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County may identify funds for traffic study of Ponte Vedra

Beaches1
Thursday, March 10, 2016
The St. Johns County Board of Commission will decide next week whether it will approve a specific funding source for the required 50 percent match to the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) to conduct a comprehensive traffic study for the Ponte Vedra and Palm Valley area.
A drone captured this image of Jacksonville Beach's oceanfront recently. (photo by Kyzandrha Lahey)

A drone captured this image of Jacksonville Beach's oceanfront recently. (photo by Kyzandrha Lahey)

Drone use upsets some high-rise residents

Beaches1
Thursday, March 10, 2016
The increasing popularity of aerial drones has some oceanfront residents complaining about invasion of privacy.
Nease NJROTC cadet Michaela Heinrich conducts a live radio interview on WSOS 99.5 FM after being named the St. Johns County Character Counts Student of the Month. (photo submitted)

Nease NJROTC cadet Michaela Heinrich conducts a live radio interview on WSOS 99.5 FM after being named the St. Johns County Character Counts Student of the Month. (photo submitted)

Nease NJROTC cadet named St. Johns County Student of the Month

Beaches1
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Nease High School Naval Junior ROTC Cadet Michaela Heinrich received the St Johns County School District’s top honor as the Character Counts Student of the Month on Feb. 18 during a ceremony at Beaver Toyota in St. Augustine that included a 30-minute live radio interview on WSOS 99.5 FM.
The Sawgrass Village redevelopment is expected to be completed in time for The Players in May. Pictured: Pineapple Post, the first tenant to open in the project's Building E, was joined by J. Turner & Company on the corner of the Village Main Street. (photo submitted)

The Sawgrass Village redevelopment is expected to be completed in time for The Players in May. Pictured: Pineapple Post, the first tenant to open in the project's Building E, was joined by J. Turner & Company on the corner of the Village Main Street. (photo submitted)

Sawgrass Village redo nearing completion

Beaches1
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Construction at Sawgrass Village is in its final stages and expected to wrap up in time for The Players in May. Phase two of the redevelopment began construction in early 2015 with the demolition of several office buildings and site work enhancements on Village Main Street.
Kurtis Loftus

Kurtis Loftus

Kurtis Loftus to devote full time to Deck The Chairs

Beaches1
Monday, March 7, 2016
The namesake of The Kurtis Group (TKG) stepped down as president/creative director effective March 1. After 30 years leading the award-winning Jacksonville Beach advertising boutique, Kurtis Loftus will be taking a full-time position as Director of Deck The Chairs, Inc.

Feds assessing shoreline

Beaches1
Monday, March 7, 2016
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is inviting the public to review and comment on the St. Johns County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project draft feasibility study and environmental assessment through April 4.
Penny Kennedy's kindergarten class (photo by Claire Dickson)

Penny Kennedy's kindergarten class (photo by Claire Dickson)

Box Tops for Education challenge met

Beaches1
Monday, March 7, 2016
Penny Kennedy's kindergarten class at Ocean Palms Elementary School (OPE) met its Box Tops for Education challenge by collecting more than 1,500 Box Tops this quarter, more than any other class at OPE.
Mandisa (photo from mandisaofficial.com)

Mandisa (photo from mandisaofficial.com)

Rock and Worship Roadshow coming to Jacksonville

Beaches1
Sunday, March 6, 2016
The 8th annual Rock & Worship Roadshow will be Thursday, March 17, at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Scheduled to perform are Newsboys, Jeremy Camp and Mandisa, Phil Wickham, Family Force 5, and Audio Adrenaline. General admission is $10 at the door, with VIP tickets for $50 per person.
Rory Diamond

Rory Diamond

Rory Diamond to seek seat on Neptune Beach council

Beaches1
Saturday, March 5, 2016
After running against and tying Vice Mayor Richard Arthur for the Neptune Beach City Council Seat 4 in 2014, Rory Diamond has announced he will seek Neptune Beach City Council Seat 3 during the 2016 election. Seat 3 is currently held by Kara Tucker, who has announced she will seek the mayor’s seat.