Sports & Leisure

Ponte Vedra Sharks attacker Reid Smith in action last season against Lake Brantley. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Sharks' lacrosse players named All-Americans

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Saturday, June 18, 2016

Four members of the Sharks lacrosse program were named 2016 North Florida All-Americans by US Lacrosse North Florida Chapter recently. Reid Smith and Andrew O'Dare represented the Sharks boys team on the list, while Emma Dotsikas and Ellie Lecker were listed on the girls side.

Beef rack of ribs

Get your grill on

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Friday, June 17, 2016

Firing up the grill is an American tradition. The farm families who produce the food so many people enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an appreciation for how food gets from the farm to the table.

Plenty of black drum spotted in Guana Lake

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Anglers are having fun following a huge school of black drum in the Guana Lake. The school is estimated to be 100 or more fish in the 20-pound range and has been spotted throughout the lake in a feeding frenzy. The water in the lake has been drawn down.

Greg Mason rides a wave to the beach under the watchful eye of volunteers. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Riding the waves and defying the odds

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

On June 11, nearly 60 disabled participants got the opportunity to hit the surf, thanks to a partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation’s Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program and the Life Rolls On Foundation.

HEAL Riding the Wave of Autism Surf Camp coming to Jax Beach

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

The HEAL Foundation's Riding The Wave of Autism Surf Camp is coming to Jacksonville Beach June 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at 16th Ave. S. in Jacksonville Beach. The free camp is for children ages 8 and up.

Gena Heylock of Ponte Vedra plays the role of Ariel in Theatre Jacksonville's production of "The Little Mermaid." (photo submitted)

Ponte Vedra girl stars in 'Little Mermaid'

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Monday, June 13, 2016

Gena Heylock of Ponte Vedra Beach will take her talents under the sea this month, playing the lead role of Ariel in Theatre Jacksonville's production of "The Little Mermaid.

Jessie Miller (photo submitted)

Beaches' Miller takes first in weapons contest

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Monday, June 13, 2016

Beach resident Jessie Miller won the 2016 Southeast District in weapons. The bo staff is Miller's weapon of choice, and it proved to be the best of the seven-state district ATA championship held in Georgia, where the top 10 students of each state are invited to compete for the top honor.

Beaches Soccer League registration under way

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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Beaches Soccer League will conduct registration through June 30 for its fall season at Soccer Stop, 13799 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. BSL offers recreational soccer teams for players from Pre K (must have turned four years old by Sept. 1, 2016) through fourth grade.

The Band Be Easy will perform at 5:30 p.m. (photo from saltlifefest.com

Festival season begins with Salt Life Music Festival

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Sunday, June 12, 2016

The inaugural Salt Life Music Festival takes place Saturday, June 18, from noon to 10 p.m. at the SeaWalk Pavilion. Family-friendly entertainment will include live music, marketplace vendors, food vendors and more. A sunrise yoga session will be held before the festival at 6:15 a.m.

A Super Grom attendee gets a helping hand from instructor David Martin. (photo by David Rosenblum)

Super Grom Fest takes over the waves

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Saturday, June 11, 2016

Several young surfers hit the waves during the first of three Super Grom Festival events scheduled for this summer and presented by the Florida Surfing Association Saturday, June 4. Sunny skies and tame surf greeted the future surfers on the south side of the Jacksonville Beach Pier for the event.