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The St. Johns River Ferry returned to service March 9. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

The St. Johns River Ferry returned to service March 9. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Ferry back in service

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
The St. Johns River Ferry is back in service after closing at the beginning of the year for a nearly $2 million scheduled inspection and overhaul, required periodically by the U.S. Coast Guard.

PVHS collecting prom dress clothes

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Ponte Vedra High School is holding a prom dress drive for Best Buddies and is collecting prom dresses, jewelry, shoes for girls, and shirts, ties and dress pants for boys. All sizes are needed. PVHS students may drop off donations to Mrs.
(From left) Jason Simpson, development director at Baptist Beaches; Joe Mitrick, hospital president; Carol Carter; and Donna Wagener.

(From left) Jason Simpson, development director at Baptist Beaches; Joe Mitrick, hospital president; Carol Carter; and Donna Wagener.

RITA donation

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Monday, March 14, 2016
The RITA (Research Is The Answer) Foundation has donated $30,000 to the SenioRITAs at Sawgrass Cancer Endowment Fund through the Baptist Health Foundation.

Coastal Cleanup set

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Sunday, March 13, 2016
Volunteers are needed for the 8th annual Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, March 19, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Mike McCue Boat Ramp, located at 2510 2nd Ave. N. Volunteers can bring kayaks or canoes to help clean the waterways.
Marty Olsen as a 17-year-old drummer at Baldwin High. (photo courtesy of Windrusher Hall Press)

Marty Olsen as a 17-year-old drummer at Baldwin High. (photo courtesy of Windrusher Hall Press)

Vicar's Landing resident writes World War II memoir

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Saturday, March 12, 2016
Hanging on a wall in Marty Olsen’s home is a shadow box displaying the medals he received as a soldier during World War II, including the Bronze Star, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
An organic black cherry tomato scion grafted onto a disease-resistant root stock. The grafted plant is placed in a “healing chamber” where humidity and temperature are kept at optimum conditions. (photo submitted)

An organic black cherry tomato scion grafted onto a disease-resistant root stock. The grafted plant is placed in a “healing chamber” where humidity and temperature are kept at optimum conditions. (photo submitted)

Grafting plants at home easier than you think

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Saturday, March 12, 2016
Growing tomatoes, at least the varieties with the highest impact in flavor and production with which I was most familiar early in my life, has been more challenging for me since moving to our beach community. Some varieties are simply not well-suited for our soil and environmental conditions.

Beach access traffic in Atlantic Beach under review

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Friday, March 11, 2016
The Atlantic Beach City Commission will discuss traffic volumes in the area of the 10th Street beach access during Monday’s meeting, with recommendations for solutions to be determined no later than May 1.
'Spring ahead' on Sunday

'Spring ahead' on Sunday

Daylight saving time starts Sunday

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Friday, March 11, 2016
Turn the clocks forward one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m. Sunday marks the beginning of Daylight saving time, which means changes in watering restrictions will become effective. The hours of irrigation will remain before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.; however, watering will be increased to two days per week.

Atlantic Beach looks for fix for floods

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Friday, March 11, 2016
A request to reevaluate the city’s storm-water control system and develop a contingency plan to prevent flooding during peak rainfall events will be discussed during Monday’s Atlantic Beach Commission meeting.