Sports & Leisure

PGA TOUR and THE PLAYERS take part in Thanksgiving meal drive

PGA TOUR employees came together to donate meal kits for Thanksgiving dinners, and THE PLAYERS matched the effort with Publix gift cards for turkeys, supporting the Betty Griffin Center and Clara White Mission.

PLAYERS takes part in Veterans Day parade

For the first time, THE PLAYERS participated in the Jacksonville Veterans Day parade with a float featuring members from K9s For Warriors, Will of Iron, Operation New Uniform, Next 18, the Red Coats and PGA TOUR HONOR.

Deck The Chairs returns to Jacksonville Beach

For the past 12 years, Deck The Chairs has evolved into a sought-after holiday tradition that draws families to the center of Jacksonville Beach time and time again.

Seasonal closure for recreational snook harvest begins Dec. 15 on Florida's East Coast

The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 1 in all West Coast snook management regions (Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Southwest) and Dec. 15 in all east coast snook management regions (Southeast, Indian River Lagoon and Northeast).

Christmas-inspired surfboards on display at Beaches Town Center

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas by the sea, with 12 new hand-painted surfboards installed throughout the Beaches Town Center (BTC). Artists were invited to submit their designs to be featured on surfboards as part of the BTC “Christmas in July” art initiative.

Holiday Happenings

Wednesday, Nov. 27 Holiday Toy Drive: Better Together, a nonprofit for families and children, is hosting a holiday toy drive through Dec. 10. Jacksonville locations are Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyles Realty, 9726 Touchton Road; Client Focused Media, 1611 San Marco Blvd.

Recreational harvest of flounder reopens Dec. 1

The recreational harvest of flounder in all Florida state and federal waters will reopen Dec. 1. The minimum size limit for flounder is 14 inches total length and the daily recreational bag limit is five fish per person. To learn more about current recreational flounder regulations, visit MyFWC.

Give thanks for a no-bake dessert

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, hosts know pumpkin pie will be on the menu. Save some space in the oven this year with this no-bake Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, and find more recipes for the holiday season at Culinary.net.

FWC offering license discounts through Jan. 3

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed an executive order directing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to provide substantial discounts on select resident hunting and fishing licenses through Jan. 3, 2025.

Smoke Thanksgiving turkey for a tasty twist on tradition

Make room in the oven this Thanksgiving with a Spatchcock Smoked Turkey recipe that stays moist and tender. By relying on the smoker rather than a traditional baked bird, you can keep the oven freed up for savory sides and delectable desserts. Visit Culinary.net to find more Thanksgiving recipes.