Sports & Leisure

Kathleen Tobin and Ashley Cokley with one of several red drum caught last weekend near the Little Jetties Park. (photo submitted)

Kathleen Tobin and Ashley Cokley with one of several red drum caught last weekend near the Little Jetties Park. (photo submitted)

Springtime at Guana means gator trout

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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Last week was tough fishing for many anglers with the wind gusts nearing 30 mph and the wave heights climbing to almost 11 feet.    However, a few were lucky enough to find a break in the weather.
The 40th Annual Sandcastle Contest is Saturday at Jacksonville Beach.

The 40th Annual Sandcastle Contest is Saturday at Jacksonville Beach.

Sandcastle Contest is Saturday

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Thursday, April 21, 2016
The 40th annual Sandcastle Contest will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on the beach at the end of Beach Boulevard. Spaces are still available in some of the categories, and registration is open at the Jacksonville Beach Recreation Department until 4 p.m. Friday. Call 247-6236 for information.
Tannahill Weavers. (photo submitted)

Tannahill Weavers. (photo submitted)

Club Scene

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Thursday, April 21, 2016
The Tannahill Weavers will be performing at Lynch's Irish Pub on April 26 from 7-10 p.m. For more information on upcoming concerts, see the Club Scene in the e-Edition.
Blake McClure is Peter Pan in a new adaptation of the classic tale which runs through April 24 at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra. (photo submitted)

Blake McClure is Peter Pan in a new adaptation of the classic tale which runs through April 24 at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra. (photo submitted)

Christ Church presents Peter Pan

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
An adaptation of the classic tale Peter Pan is featured at Christ Episcopal Church. Follow characters Peter Pan, Wendy, Tink and Captain Hook in this timeless story newly adapted for the stage by Jason Woods, featuring new songs, music and one very large crocodile. The show runs through April 24.
Artwork by Steve Williams. (photo submitted)

Artwork by Steve Williams. (photo submitted)

Hue – a spring art exhibition

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Monday, April 18, 2016
Stellers Gallery at Ponte Vedra Beach will exhibit the work of nationally-recognized painters Michelle Armas, Shawn Meharg, Enrique Mora and Steve Williams on Friday, April 29, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at 240 A1A N. in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Junior anglers Nicholas Fox and Aiden Nelson with their first mahi mahi caught last week fishing out of the Mayport Inlet. (photo submitted)

Junior anglers Nicholas Fox and Aiden Nelson with their first mahi mahi caught last week fishing out of the Mayport Inlet. (photo submitted)

Big WT was a success in Jacksonville Beach

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Sunday, April 17, 2016
I recently had the opportunity to attend the World’s Largest Whiting Tournament, The Big WT, hosted monthly here in Jacksonville Beach at the Ritz Bar.  The whiting are on fire in the surf, folks! A total of 63 anglers weighed in fish, with Noel Kuhn taking home first place and over $800 with a 30.
Sharks midfielder Andrew O’Dare gets ready to fire a shot on goal against the Panthers. O’Dare won a number of crucial face-offs and scored three times to help Ponte Vedra secure its sixth consecutive district championship (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Sharks midfielder Andrew O’Dare gets ready to fire a shot on goal against the Panthers. O’Dare won a number of crucial face-offs and scored three times to help Ponte Vedra secure its sixth consecutive district championship (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Sixth straight district title for Ponte Vedra boys lacrosse

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Saturday, April 16, 2016
While Nease High proved a pesky adversary in April 7’s District 6 championship game, the Ponte Vedra High boys lacrosse team used a seven-goal barrage late in the third quarter and into the fourth to prevail 19-11 and win its sixth consecutive district crown.

'Wings 'N' Wheels' is April 23

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Friday, April 15, 2016
The 2016 Wings ‘N’ Wheels JAXEX will be held Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport, 855 St. Johns Bluff Road N., Jacksonville.

Joe Reynolds returns to Fletcher football

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Friday, April 15, 2016
Former Fletcher High head football coach Joe Reynolds will helm the program once again — at least for practices this month and next, as the team prepares for its annual spring game.