Sports & Leisure

Jacksonville earns 1-1 draw with Indy

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Monday, June 6, 2016
The Jacksonville Armada came into May 28’s tilt with Indy Eleven looking to snap lengthy scoreless and winless streaks. The Boys in Blue got halfway there.
Aaron Austin nears the finish line as he completes the 3.1-mile run to win the third of last year’s three BFAST races in July. The 31-year-old Austin was also men’s overall winner of the June 2015 race. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Aaron Austin nears the finish line as he completes the 3.1-mile run to win the third of last year’s three BFAST races in July. The 31-year-old Austin was also men’s overall winner of the June 2015 race. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Season's lone BFAST race set for July 9

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Saturday, June 4, 2016
Following three seasons at Naval Station Mayport, the Beaches Fine Arts sprint triathlon returns to Mickler’s Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach on Saturday, July 9, for its lone race of the season.  In addition to the sprint triathlon — quarter-mile ocean swim, 16-mile cycling leg and 3.
Alejandro Escovedo (photo by Jennifer Bronenkant/www.alejandroescovedo.com)

Alejandro Escovedo (photo by Jennifer Bronenkant/www.alejandroescovedo.com)

Alejandro Escovedo coming to Ponte Vedra

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Friday, June 3, 2016
Alt-country rock hero Alejandro Escovedo will perform Sunday, June 5, at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 for reserved seating. Visit www.pvconcerthall.com for information.
Tara Wildes and James Bowen (photo submitted)

Tara Wildes and James Bowen (photo submitted)

Beaches Photography Club meets Tuesday

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Friday, June 3, 2016
The Beaches Photography Club meets Tuesday, June 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. The program will be “Photographer Safety and Self Defense,” presented by Tara Wildes and James Bowen, photographers with Fieldprophoto.

Seven NASL clubs advance to fourth round of U.S. Open Cup

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Friday, June 3, 2016
New York – Seven North American Soccer League (NASL) clubs moved on in the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night, advancing to the tournament's fourth round where they will meet MLS competition in exactly two weeks.
Ponte Vedra Beach's Steve Michals with a fine-looking flounder caught last weekend from the Mayport jetties. (photo submitted)

Ponte Vedra Beach's Steve Michals with a fine-looking flounder caught last weekend from the Mayport jetties. (photo submitted)

Spotted sea trout and blues in the surf

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Thursday, June 2, 2016
In the surf, anglers are catching spotted sea trout, ladyfish, sharks and bluefish. The water is stirred up and brown with quite a bit of seaweed after the windy conditions last week.
Perfect weather and tame surf conditions greeted youngsters during the first of last year’s three Super Grom Festival events on the south side of the Jacksonville Beach Pier. The series, now in its eighth year, begins Saturday with additional events on June 25 and July 30. Visit floridasurfing.org for additional information. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Perfect weather and tame surf conditions greeted youngsters during the first of last year’s three Super Grom Festival events on the south side of the Jacksonville Beach Pier. The series, now in its eighth year, begins Saturday with additional events on June 25 and July 30. Visit floridasurfing.org for additional information. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Super Grom Fest takes place Saturday

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Thursday, June 2, 2016
This Saturday marks the first of three Super Grom Festival events set for this summer and presented by the Florida Surfing Association. The Super Grom Fest series features an introduction to surfing for children 10 years old and under.

Sharks pound Portland Steel

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Wednesday, June 1, 2016
The Jacksonville Sharks used a combination of efficient offense and defensive stops to build a two-score halftime lead on May 21 and never looked back, as Jacksonville defeated the Portland Steel by a 65-34 count in front of 10,208 on Sea Best Field at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.
Theatre on a Mission team members Chelsey Cain and Danielle Glenn with children from the orphanage. (photo submitted)

Theatre on a Mission team members Chelsey Cain and Danielle Glenn with children from the orphanage. (photo submitted)

Theatre on a Mission to host murder mystery

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Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Theatre on a Mission (TOM) will host a Murder Mystery Musical at the Alhambra Theatre and Dining on Monday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit group's trip to Kenya in July.

Late goal dooms Armada in 1-0 loss

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Monday, May 30, 2016
A late goal by Marcel De Jong gave the Ottawa Fury FC a 1-0 win over the Jacksonville Armada in North American Soccer League action May 22 at TD Place Stadium.