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Sharks volleyball player Aya Kusumoto (13) attempts to block a shot by Pedro Menendez player Marley Banton (1). The Sharks won the match 3-0. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Sharks volleyball player Aya Kusumoto (13) attempts to block a shot by Pedro Menendez player Marley Banton (1). The Sharks won the match 3-0. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Sharks fall in Orlando volleyball tournament

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Friday, September 16, 2016
The Sharks started the week off right, handing visiting Menendez a loss, improving to 4-0 on the season, 2-0 in district play. Ponte Vedra won the hard-fought match in three games, sending the Pirates packing with a  Mackenzie Morris led the Sharks with 9 kills.
Sharks quarterback Nick Tronti fires a pass against Oakleaf High at The Shark Tank. Tronti tossed three touchdowns in the Sharks' win. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Sharks quarterback Nick Tronti fires a pass against Oakleaf High at The Shark Tank. Tronti tossed three touchdowns in the Sharks' win. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Sharks win in home opener over Oakleaf

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Friday, September 16, 2016
Ponte Vedra started strong against visiting Oakleaf Sept. 9 at The Shark Tank, jumping out to a 17-0 lead early and never slowing down. The end result was a 42-24 win. The Sharks (2-0) were well-rested after an unscheduled off week following a canceled game against Palatka due to Hurricane Hermine.

Flounder plentiful along north side of river

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Friday, September 16, 2016
Inshore, the flounder are hungry and plentiful. Anglers are catching their limit of flatties using live finger mullet or a white Gulp mantis shrimp on a jig head. The reports I received are mostly from the north side of the St. Johns River. Simpsons and Myrtle Creeks seem to be hot spots.
Senators running back Anthony Evelyn returns a punt in the third quarter against Providence. Evelyn added a touchdown in the win over the Stallions. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Senators running back Anthony Evelyn returns a punt in the third quarter against Providence. Evelyn added a touchdown in the win over the Stallions. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Fletcher dominates Providence at home

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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Fletcher had little trouble with Providence last Friday night at Jack Taylor Stadium, handing the Stallions a 35-10 loss. The Senators (3-0) win comes on a short week, having played that Monday following a rescheduled game from Hurricane Hermine.
The subjects of the Salty Dog Portrait Series must meet two requirements: They must have a minimum of 25 years of surfing experience, and they must get salty before the shoot. Clockwise from top left are Jason Motes, Kurtis Loftus, Steven Dix, Nancy Seely, Matt Hite and Mike VonDolteren. (photos submitted)

The subjects of the Salty Dog Portrait Series must meet two requirements: They must have a minimum of 25 years of surfing experience, and they must get salty before the shoot. Clockwise from top left are Jason Motes, Kurtis Loftus, Steven Dix, Nancy Seely, Matt Hite and Mike VonDolteren. (photos submitted)

'Salty Dog' photo series celebrates wave runners, surf culture

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Thursday, September 15, 2016
A new photo exhibit captures the heart, culture and spirit of the surfing community. The Salty Dog Portrait Series was created by Atlantic Beach photographer Chad Dennis to document the history and share the stoke of local wave riders.

NW Florida red drum bag limit to remain at one fish

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Thursday, September 15, 2016
The recreational red drum daily bag limit in the Northwest Red Drum Management Zone (Escambia County through Fred Howard Park near Pasco County) will remain one fish per person. The bag limit was changed from two fish to one in May via a temporary order.

Sharks' girls volleyball win in Matanzas

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
The Ponte Vedra (3-0) volleyball team traveled to Matanzas High  Aug. 30, leaving the Pirates court with a 25-10, 25-12, 25-12 3-0 win. Aya Kusumoto led the Sharks with nine kills. Lilliana Kinder and Sydney Parker each added six kills in the win.
Wylie Rasmussen uses discarded surfboards as canvases. (photo submitted)

Wylie Rasmussen uses discarded surfboards as canvases. (photo submitted)

Colorful art brings new life to old surfboards

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Monday, September 12, 2016
The surfboard is one of the most iconic images associated with the salt lifestyle. When Ponte Vedra artist Wylie Rasmussen moved from a quaint English cottage to a California beach house, she wanted her new home to reflect her new surroundings.