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Ponte Vedra High guard J.D. Pirris (1) drives to the basket for two of his game-high 24 points against Alachua Santa Fe in the regional semifinal round of the playoffs Feb. 16 at the Shark Tank. PV won 59-54 to advance to Feb. 19’s Regional 2-5A final. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Ponte Vedra High guard J.D. Pirris (1) drives to the basket for two of his game-high 24 points against Alachua Santa Fe in the regional semifinal round of the playoffs Feb. 16 at the Shark Tank. PV won 59-54 to advance to Feb. 19’s Regional 2-5A final. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Hoop dreams end with OT loss

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Friday, February 26, 2016
A step away from its first-ever final four appearance, the Ponte Vedra High boys basketball team nearly upended highly-favored Zephyrhills in Feb. 19’s Region 2-5A final, but the host Bulldogs prevailed 76-68 in overtime.
Allen Solomon, pictured here in 2014 with family members at Beach Bowl, was recently named youth coach of the year by the United States Bowling Congress. (photo by Johnny Woodhouse)

Allen Solomon, pictured here in 2014 with family members at Beach Bowl, was recently named youth coach of the year by the United States Bowling Congress. (photo by Johnny Woodhouse)

Solomon named youth bowling coach of the year

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Friday, February 26, 2016
Allen Solomon of Jacksonville Beach, who has been the youth director at Beach Bowl for 27 years, has been selected to receive the 2016 David Dahms Coach of the Year Award.

Archery tournament is Saturday

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Thursday, February 25, 2016
The 2016 National Archery in the Schools Program Florida State Tournament, under the direction of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), will be held in Bartow on Feb. 27. Admission is free.
Fletcher High third baseman Claudia Riddle gets set to throw to first base after fielding a ground ball in last Friday night’s game against visiting Atlantic Coast. The Stingrays rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to claim a 4-2 victory in the clash of District 2-8A softball foes. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Fletcher High third baseman Claudia Riddle gets set to throw to first base after fielding a ground ball in last Friday night’s game against visiting Atlantic Coast. The Stingrays rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to claim a 4-2 victory in the clash of District 2-8A softball foes. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Senators fall to Stingrays in softball

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Thursday, February 25, 2016
Fletcher High was seeking to even its District 2-8A record entering last Friday night’s softball showdown against Atlantic Coast, but a four-run Stingrays rally in the fourth inning turned the tide in the visitors’ favor.
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine will perform at the Community First SeaWalk Music Festival. (photo from www.communityfirstseawalkmusicfest.com)

Grandpa’s Cough Medicine will perform at the Community First SeaWalk Music Festival. (photo from www.communityfirstseawalkmusicfest.com)

SeaWalk music festival is this weekend

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Thursday, February 25, 2016
The Community First SeaWalk Music Festival will be held this weekend in Jacksonville Beach. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The third annual festival features local artists, food vendors and more.
“Floating Imagery” by fine art painter John Bunker, who has a fascination for the “quadrant” painting format. (photo submitted)

“Floating Imagery” by fine art painter John Bunker, who has a fascination for the “quadrant” painting format. (photo submitted)

'Natural Currents' opens Feb. 26 at CCPVB

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Thursday, February 25, 2016
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach will unveil its next main gallery exhibit, “Natural Currents,” on Friday, Feb. 26. “Natural Currents” pairs two esteemed local artists, John Bunker and Brian Frus, for a unique exhibition of paintings and glass sculpture.

Training clinic for veterans

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
A free three-day youth umpire training clinic for military veterans, with new 501(c)(3) Officials Helping Warriors of War, will be held Monday, Feb. 29, through Wednesday, March 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. No experience is needed, equipment is provided and certifications to start are paid for.
Fletcher High starting pitcher Jennifer Poston delivers to the plate in Feb. 12’s 7-2 softball victory over Sandalwood. Poston allowed four hits and two earned runs to notch her first victory of the season. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Fletcher High starting pitcher Jennifer Poston delivers to the plate in Feb. 12’s 7-2 softball victory over Sandalwood. Poston allowed four hits and two earned runs to notch her first victory of the season. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Senators overcome Saints in softball

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Monday, February 22, 2016
Despite falling behind by two runs in the top of the first inning Feb. 12, Fletcher High’s bats came alive to the tune of 15 hits en route to a 7-2 softball victory over Sandalwood.

Fletcher players named to All-Gateway soccer teams

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Monday, February 22, 2016
A number of Fletcher High players were named to the All-Gateway conference boys and girls soccer teams. On the girls squad, goalkeper Taylor May, forward Morgan Patton and midfielders Mikaela McGee, Erika Middleton and Danielle Van Liere made first team.
The PLAYERS has announced that Toby Keith will perform during this year’s Military Appreciation Day, May 10. (photo submitted, Shock Ink)

The PLAYERS has announced that Toby Keith will perform during this year’s Military Appreciation Day, May 10. (photo submitted, Shock Ink)

Toby Keith to perform at TPC

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Saturday, February 20, 2016
The PLAYERS Championship has announced that Toby Keith will perform for this year’s Military Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 10.