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Miss Fletcher Scholarship Pageant is March 11

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Saturday, March 5, 2016
The 2016 Miss Fletcher Scholarship Pageant presents "You Can’t Touch This" in the Fletcher Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11. Fletcher High School faculty member Michelle Huff will direct the pageant, along with Mayport Middle School teacher Christin Norris.
Fletcher High’s 2016 law team features (from left, front row) senior Emily Shapiro, junior Kaylee Hoffman, senior Marissa Abry and volunteer coach Katie Shapiro. Back row from left: attorney/coach Jay Howell, senior Devon Roddel, attorney/coach Amber Rumancik, freshman Cory Gann, senior Luke Kasbarian, senior Sarah McWilliams and teacher/sponsor Bruce Wouters. (photo by Johnny Woodhouse)

Fletcher High’s 2016 law team features (from left, front row) senior Emily Shapiro, junior Kaylee Hoffman, senior Marissa Abry and volunteer coach Katie Shapiro. Back row from left: attorney/coach Jay Howell, senior Devon Roddel, attorney/coach Amber Rumancik, freshman Cory Gann, senior Luke Kasbarian, senior Sarah McWilliams and teacher/sponsor Bruce Wouters. (photo by Johnny Woodhouse)

Law team keeping Lange's legacy alive

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Friday, March 4, 2016
Ed Lange died in his sleep on June 10, 2015, a day after retiring as a law teacher at Fletcher High. Six days later, following a celebration of his life at St.

Five apply to be Atlantic Beach city attorney

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Friday, March 4, 2016
A special meeting of the Atlantic Beach City Commission will be held Tuesday, March 8, regarding the selection of a city attorney. During the meeting, oral presentations will be made from the top candidates and the commission will make its final selection.

Builder seeks nearly double density on valley project

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Friday, March 4, 2016
The proposed Palm Cove development, located on the west side of Palm Valley Road and adjacent to Landrum Middle School and the Palm Valley YMCA, is requesting a major modification from the county to utilize green development density bonuses that would increase the number of allowed dwelling units...
The Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol works in Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach – the phone number is 904-613-6081. Reports from any other locations should be directed to Florida Fish and Wildlife at 888-404-3922.

The Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol works in Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach – the phone number is 904-613-6081. Reports from any other locations should be directed to Florida Fish and Wildlife at 888-404-3922.

Turn off lights shining on the beach

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Thursday, March 3, 2016
Sea turtles digging their nests to lay eggs on Florida’s beaches face a new 21st century hazard: someone snapping a flash photo with a cell phone. March 1 is the official start of the sea turtle nesting season.
“Rhapsody in Blue” by Ponte Vedra Beach Cultural Center artist member Janet Wilson. (photo submitted)

“Rhapsody in Blue” by Ponte Vedra Beach Cultural Center artist member Janet Wilson. (photo submitted)

Annex Gallery space at Vicar's Landing

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Thursday, March 3, 2016
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach has partnered with Vicar’s Landing to offer annex gallery space featuring the work of its artist members. The exhibition space provides the unique opportunity for residents and visitors to view and purchase local art.
Those who attend the sixth annual Legacy Trust PVB Home and Art Tour and Sunset and Tapas Home Tour will get to visit seven homes, including two featured homes located in Marsh Island in TPC and on Ponte Vedra Boulevard. (photo via The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach)

Those who attend the sixth annual Legacy Trust PVB Home and Art Tour and Sunset and Tapas Home Tour will get to visit seven homes, including two featured homes located in Marsh Island in TPC and on Ponte Vedra Boulevard. (photo via The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach)

Home and Art Tour adding evening of tapas to Cultural Center's fund raiser

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The 6th annual Legacy Trust Ponte Vedra Beach Home and Art Tour will return in April, showcasing five homes in Ponte Vedra Beach. In addition to the regular home tour scheduled for Saturday, the event will add a special home tour on Friday, April 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.