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Atlantic Beach Patrol Sgt. Lenny Jevic receives the 2015 Beaches DAR Public Servant Armed Forces Veteran Award last month from Alice Stratton (left) and Sylvia Millard. (photo submitted)

Atlantic Beach patrol sergeant receives DAR award

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Monday, January 25, 2016

The Jean Ribault Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented Atlantic Beach patrol Sgt. Lenny Jevic with its 2015 Public Servant Armed Forces Award.

Meeting on preserve appeal is delayed

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

The procedural clarification for the Ponte Vedra Preserve appeal that was scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19, will be continued to a later date due to the lack of a full board being present.

Some of the Beaches Hospitality Network's board and advisory members past and present were among those in attendance for BHN's monthly mixer held on Tuesday night at Zeta. Jan. 19 marked the 20th year of the organization and a celebration will be held later this year to commemorate the anniversary. Pictured are Robin Theriault, Kourtney Webb, Rob Nicholson, Amy Galbreath, Irene McDill, Joelle Bretz, Carolyn Herman, Gay Dunn and Sterling Joyce (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Hospitality group welcomes chance to promote 'all things happening at the Beaches'

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Last week marked 20 years since the Beaches Hospitality Network (BHN) became an incorporated organization in an effort to garner support for the local hospitality community.

Baptist Medical Center Beaches (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Beaches Baptist earns award

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Baptist Medical Center Beaches has received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s best hospitals for obstetrics.

'Celebrate Art 2016' continues at Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

“Celebrate Art 2016,” a juried artist member exhibition, featuring the work of more than 60 artists, is on exhibit until Feb. 18 at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

'Mermaid Magic V' on exhibit

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Friday, January 22, 2016

“Mermaid Magic V” is on exhibit through April 5 at First Street Gallery in Neptune Beach. Local artists Linda Olsen, Susan Fitzgerald, and Cheryl Wencel are just a few of the artists represented in this mermaid-themed show of paintings, photography, ceramics, metal, jewelry and soft sculptures.

Home sales at Beaches set pace not seen since 2006

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Friday, January 22, 2016

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) is calling 2015 a “banner year” as northeast Florida saw the largest number of home sales since 2006. The statistics come from NEFAR’s 2015 annual report of the northeast Florida housing market.

National Stroke Association’s website, stroke.org, offers resources and support.

New national movement unites stroke survivors

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Never before has there been a way for the nearly 6.5 million stroke survivors in the United States to rally together as they travel the path to recovery.

PV Coalition meets Monday

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Greg Leonard of the Citizens Traffic Task Force (CTTF) will continue his scheduled presentations throughout the community during Monday's meeting of the Ponte Vedra Beaches Coalition.

Hazardous waste collection is Saturday

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Jacksonville Beach will host a hazardous waste and e-waste mobile collection event on Saturday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Jacksonville Beach Operations and Maintenance Facility, located at 1460 Shetter Ave. The event is open to all Duval County residents with proof of residency.