Sports & Leisure

Fletcher defeats Mandarin 9-8 in boys lacrosse

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Saturday, March 5, 2016
In a district battle Feb. 23 at Jack Taylor Stadium, the Senators edged the visiting Mustangs for a key victory. With four goals in the game’s opening two minutes, Mandarin surged ahead early but saw Fletcher battle back with a pair of goals to make it a 4-2 game at the half.
Fletcher High starting pitcher Korey Prince picked up his team’s first victory of the season by tossing six innings of four-hit ball against visiting Lee High last Thursday. The senior right-hander improved to 1-2 this campaign as the Senators rolled to a 12-2 victory with the game ended via run-rule. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Fletcher High starting pitcher Korey Prince picked up his team’s first victory of the season by tossing six innings of four-hit ball against visiting Lee High last Thursday. The senior right-hander improved to 1-2 this campaign as the Senators rolled to a 12-2 victory with the game ended via run-rule. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Fletcher High baseball earns first wins of season

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Friday, March 4, 2016
After struggling with five straight losses to open the season, Fletcher High baseball put a pair of run-rule wins on the board last week by defeating Lee 12-2 and First Coast 12-0.
Ponte Vedra High freshman pitcher Michelle Holder delivers to the plate against Fletcher High March 4. The right-hander scattered seven hits over seven innings as the Sharks earned a 7-2 victory and Holder improved to 8-0. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Ponte Vedra High freshman pitcher Michelle Holder delivers to the plate against Fletcher High March 4. The right-hander scattered seven hits over seven innings as the Sharks earned a 7-2 victory and Holder improved to 8-0. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Sharks suffer first softball defeat

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Friday, March 4, 2016
Heading into Monday night’s game against Orange Park, Ponte Vedra High softball had been perfect on the season in stacking up eight victories without a loss.
Michelle Berting Brett (photo submitted)

Michelle Berting Brett (photo submitted)

'We've Only Just Begun' comes to Alhambra

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Friday, March 4, 2016
“We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered” will be performed Monday at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. The 8 p.m. show features singer Michelle Berting Brett, who will be accompanied by a four-piece Nashville band. For more information, call 641-1212 or visit www.
The Jason Marsalis Quartet features (clockwise from left) bassist Will Goble, drummer David Potter, pianist Austin Johnson and Jason Marsalis on the vibes. (photo submitted)

The Jason Marsalis Quartet features (clockwise from left) bassist Will Goble, drummer David Potter, pianist Austin Johnson and Jason Marsalis on the vibes. (photo submitted)

Jason Marsalis Quartet performs at the UNF Fine Arts Center

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Friday, March 4, 2016
The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet and the UNF Jazz Ensemble 1 will perform at 7:30 p.m. today in the UNF Fine Arts Center’s Robinson Theater. The free concert is a joint collaboration between the Beaches Fine Arts Series and the UNF Great American Jazz Series. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Jud Durel caught this 26.75-inch redfish on Feb. 27. (photo submitted)

Jud Durel caught this 26.75-inch redfish on Feb. 27. (photo submitted)

Some nice redfish and flounder caught

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Thursday, March 3, 2016
William Goodling and Terry McCue took the Dixie out on Sunday of last week for one redfish, some puppy black drum and sheepshead along with two 20-inch red snapper. All of their fish were caught in 40 feet of water. On Monday, Feb.
The Action Trackchair provides outdoors enthusiasts with impairments all-terrain access for a variety of activities including hunting, fishing, bird watching and more. (photo from Action Trackchairs Web site)

The Action Trackchair provides outdoors enthusiasts with impairments all-terrain access for a variety of activities including hunting, fishing, bird watching and more. (photo from Action Trackchairs Web site)

Action Trackchairs donated to FWC

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Anglers, hunters and other outdoor recreation enthusiasts with impairments will have greater access to the outdoors, thanks to a group of partners who have pledged to donate Action Trackchairs to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Thuja Blue Cone in a patio container. (photo submitted)

Thuja Blue Cone in a patio container. (photo submitted)

Transition accent patio trees back into landscape

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Monday, February 29, 2016
A few seasons ago, I purchased a Weeping Yaupon Holly, which is native to our region, to place in a moderately large patio container in which I enjoy keeping vertical evergreens to accent the entrance to a bridge over our koi pond.