Sports & Leisure

St. Johns County commits to keeping IMAX Theater open

Following the recent transition of ownership of the IMAX Theater and World Golf Hall of Fame building, St. Johns County has reaffirmed its dedication to keeping the IMAX Theater open to the public. With the announced departure of the World Golf Hall of Fame Foundation in 2023, St.

FWC accepting applications for School Fishing Club Program grant

The application period is now open for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC's) School Fishing Club Program. This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best fishing practices to help ensure the future of fishing in Florida.

WildQuest scavenger hunt starts in April

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host the annual Florida WildQuest event April 27 through May 5.

Kenari Quartet to perform at St. Paul's by-the-Sea

The Beaches Fine Arts Series presents the Kenari Quartet in a free concert Sunday, March 10, at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach. Doors open at 3:15 p.m., with the concert at 4 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Florida State, Florida to play baseball in Jacksonville

Gator Bowl Sports recently announced that the 2024 "Fresh from Florida" Sunshine Showdown Florida State vs Florida baseball game is officially back. This year’s neutral site game will be held Tuesday, March, at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville with a 6 p.m. first pitch.

Temperatures keeping the bite steady

February has historically been a slower month for fishing along the First Coast. Cooler water and windy days with lethargic and picky fish are the norm. This year, however, has bucked the trend, at least so far.

Art and music summer camps coming to St. Augustine

The Friends of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre (FOSAA) recently announced the return of their summer camps. The Summer Music & Art Camp is for kids in the first through the sixth grade. Camp Rock is an experience for ages 12 to 18.

Seawalk Music Festival is this weekend in Jacksonville Beach

The 12th annual Community First Seawalk Music Festival will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.

Recreational regulation changes for Atlantic snowy grouper begin Feb. 25

Starting Feb. 25, the snowy grouper recreational season will close in Atlantic state waters, including all state waters of Monroe County. The modified recreational season is May 1 through June 30, with a new reduced possession limit of one fish per vessel per day.

Seven steps to start growing produce at home

Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a project even a beginner can tackle with ease.