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World Golf Village hosts its annual community fireworks display on Sunday, July 3.

World Golf Village hosts its annual community fireworks display on Sunday, July 3.

4th of July festivities will fill the weekend

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Friday, July 1, 2016
Saturday, July 2 Void’s Great American Sip-N-Slide The Great American Sip-N-Slide begins at 5 p.m. at Adventure Landing, and includes live music, beer and wine, and full access to Adventure Landing’s water park. Advance tickets are $15. For more information, visit www.adventurelanding.com.
Jeff Altman’s grandson, Gavin, with his “double trouble” catch from the Jax Beach pier last weekend. (photo submitted)

Jeff Altman’s grandson, Gavin, with his “double trouble” catch from the Jax Beach pier last weekend. (photo submitted)

Big bull reds move up river

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Thursday, June 30, 2016
The small bait shrimp are thick in the ICW from Vilano through Jacksonville and the flounder are following them. Watch the creek mouths and mud flats during the last of the outgoing tide for bait being hit.  Fan-cast a Pearl White Gulp Swimming Mullet slowly through the area.
Ponte Vedra Sharks quarterback Nick Tronti looks for an open receiver during a spring game against Fletcher last month. Tronti recently committed to play college ball at UNC Charlotte. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Ponte Vedra Sharks quarterback Nick Tronti looks for an open receiver during a spring game against Fletcher last month. Tronti recently committed to play college ball at UNC Charlotte. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Ponte Vedra Sharks quarterback commits to UNC Charlotte

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Thursday, June 30, 2016
Ponte Vedra High School quarterback Nick Tronti wasted no time this summer making his plans for the future. The Sharks star recently announced his commitment to UNC Charlotte, where he plans to attend following his high school days.

BFAST Kids race rescheduled

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Thursday, June 30, 2016
The Beaches Fine Arts Series has rescheduled its BFAST Kids triathlon due to the sudden rescheduling of the First Coast Kids Triathlon to the planned date. Originally slated for June 12 beginning at 8 a.m., the BFAST Kids race will now take place on July 31 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Jacksonville Jaguars players joined local children to take the #LymeDiseaseChallenge.

Jacksonville Jaguars players joined local children to take the #LymeDiseaseChallenge.

Jacksonville Jaguars take #LymeDiseaseChallenge with local children to spread awareness and hope

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Lyme Disease takes a "Big Bite" out of people's lives, including local families profoundly impacted by Lyme Disease and co-infections Jacksonville Jaguars football players joined local children to take the #LymeDiseaseChallenge June 10 to shed light on the challenges Lyme patients face in...
Seven-year-old Jessie Durden with a donation bucket for Small Steps. (photo by Julie Durden)

Seven-year-old Jessie Durden with a donation bucket for Small Steps. (photo by Julie Durden)

Small Steps make big donations in 2016

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Since January, the youth-led service group Small Steps has raised more than $15,000 for The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach’s music therapy outreach and Special Olympics.

Florida leads the nation in family fishing and boating spots

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Florida swept the Take Me Fishing™ 2016 “Top 100 Family Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S.” list, hosting the top four locations with nine locations on the list in total — more than any other state.

Sharks fall to Predators 44-34

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Monday, June 27, 2016
The Orlando Predators played with a purpose June 18, beating the Jacksonville Sharks 44-34 seven nights after a gunman killed 49 people in an Orlando nightclub. Jacksonville (5-6) scored just two touchdowns in the second half – the second one coming with only 1:00 remaining.
Robert Cray (photo submitted)

Robert Cray (photo submitted)

Robert Cray Band returns to Ponte Vedra

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Sunday, June 26, 2016
The Robert Cray Band will return to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m. As a singer, guitarist and songwriter, Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the Billboard charts.