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Atlantic Beach to detail marsh master plan

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

A discussion of Atlantic Beach's Marsh Master Plan will take place during Monday's commission meeting, with proposed improvements to Tideviews Park to be addressed.

Port and JEDC will be key to Mayport Village overhaul

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

A lack of funds could stymie traditional redevelopment efforts for Mayport Village, so a partnership between the Port Authority and the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission is being pursued.

Nocatee developer to address coalition

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

A representative for the PARC Group, the developers of Nocatee, will make a presentation to the Ponte Vedra Beaches Coalition on Feb. 22 regarding the growth of the development.

John Miller (right), 2016 overall JAX Chamber Small Business Leader of the Year, is joined by 2015 winner Shai Tzabari at the awards program. (photo submitted)

Beaches lawyer-musician named top businessman by Jacksonville chamber

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

John Miller, founder and owner of Rock Solid Business Law PLLC in Jacksonville Beach, has been named the 2016 overall JAX Chamber Small Business Leader of the Year. "Small business is the life blood of commerce in our community," said Daniel Davis, JAX Chamber President.

Shoppers lined up early to see the new Jacksonville Beach store.

New BEAM thrift store open at 7North

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

The waiting is over. The new BEAM Thrift Store has opened in Jacksonville Beach at the site of the old Post Office, now named 7North. With state-of-the-art merchandising, this store is complete with display windows, a book nook with comfortable chairs, and movable displays of current items.

Players by the Sea celebrates anniversary

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

The Beaches Museum and History Park will present a spring history exhibit featuring a retrospective of the past 50 years of Players by the Sea and a look toward the future. Players by the Sea has worked to enrich the community through excellence in theater since 1966.

Meetings

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Thursday Coastal Quilters: The Coastal Quilters Guild of Northeast Florida meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center, 2004 Forest Ave., Neptune Beach. Visit www.coastalquilters.com for information.

Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant is currently hiring. Applications are available at www.safeharborseafoodrestaurant.com.

New restaurants open

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Monday, February 15, 2016

The new Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant opened its doors at its new location at 2510 2nd Ave. N. in Jacksonville Beach. County officials said work is planned to improve drainage on the road near the restaurant, which is located one block from a county boat ramp.

2015 marks record year for shark attacks

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Last year’s reported 98 unprovoked shark attacks worldwide set a new record for most shark attacks in a single year, beating the previous record set in 2000 by 10, with Florida seeing the most attacks in the United States.

A new unit to focus on the needs of older patients has opened at Baptist Medical Center-Beaches. Registered nurse Jennifer Stalmann cares for patient Anne Thompson. (photo submitted)

Baptist Medical Center focuses on older patients

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Baptist Medical Center Beaches staff announced that it is the first hospital in the region to open a unit specifically designed to meet the needs of older patients.