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Amulet for Light I (gold) by Carlos Betancourt. (photo submitted)

Amulet for Light I (gold) by Carlos Betancourt. (photo submitted)

Betancourt exhibit closes out J. Johnson

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Sunday, April 3, 2016
The J. Johnson Gallery closes its 15-year run with an exhibition of work by Miami artist Carlos Betancourt. For this final exhibition, the artist will present a series of his newest photographs, as well as some larger wall works and two installation pieces.

Players Charity Challenge scheduled

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
The Players 17th Hole Charity Challenge will take place on Monday, April 4, where 16 local charities that benefit from The Players will participate on a shootout on the 17th hole at The Players Stadium Course.
Outgoing volunteer chairman Brian Franco (right) introduces his successor, Michelle McManamon, at the conclusion of last year’s Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Outgoing volunteer chairman Brian Franco (right) introduces his successor, Michelle McManamon, at the conclusion of last year’s Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

McManamon calls tourney volunteers the 'heartbeat' of 2016 Players Championship

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
When she reported for duty as a first-time volunteer for The Players Championship, Michelle McManamon was dressed for success.
Ponte Vedra High’s Chandler Garcia, left, leads a pack of runners in the boys varsity 3,200-meter run during last Saturday’s UNF Spring Break Invitational track meet. Garcia finished in fourth place with a time of 11:28.84. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Ponte Vedra High’s Chandler Garcia, left, leads a pack of runners in the boys varsity 3,200-meter run during last Saturday’s UNF Spring Break Invitational track meet. Garcia finished in fourth place with a time of 11:28.84. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Ponte Vedra's Moritz wins mile at UNF track meet

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Running in the Elite division, Ponte Vedra High's Claire Moritz won the girls 1,600-meter race at March 26’s University of North Florida Spring Break Invitational track meet. Moritz, a sophomore, crossed the finish line in 5:16.35 to edge Space Coast High’s Skye Zeller, who clocked 5:16.
Mr. Sipp performs at 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday as part of the three-day Belk Springing the Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach. The annual event is free to the public. Daily VIP tickets are $20. Music begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the SeaWalk Pavilion. For more details, visit springingtheblues.com. (photo submitted)

Mr. Sipp performs at 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday as part of the three-day Belk Springing the Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach. The annual event is free to the public. Daily VIP tickets are $20. Music begins at 5 p.m. Friday at the SeaWalk Pavilion. For more details, visit springingtheblues.com. (photo submitted)

Springing the Blues

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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Friday Main Stage 5:00 - 6:00 Toots Lorraine & The Traffic 6:20 - 7:20 Sean Chambers Band 7:40 - 8:40 Selwyn Birchwood 9:00 - 10:00 Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots Friday Blues Lounge 5:00 - 6:00 Selwyn Birchwood 6:20 - 7:20 Victor Wainwright & the Wildroots 7:40 - 8:40 Toots Lorraine & The...
Snowy Plover on nest. (photo from FWC.com)

Snowy Plover on nest. (photo from FWC.com)

Tips to help beach-nesting shorebirds

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Shorebird nesting season is under way along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beach-goers to watch out for and to avoid disturbing birds and their young.

New no-wake zones to be posted

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Monday, March 28, 2016
The new idle-speed, no-wake zones that activate during flooding on the Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers will be posted this spring, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials.