Sports & Leisure

Capt. Matt Chipperfield has been closely monitoring the increase in tarpon activity along our local beaches this week. (photo submitted)

Capt. Matt Chipperfield has been closely monitoring the increase in tarpon activity along our local beaches this week. (photo submitted)

Weekend should offer a great chance for fishing

News Staff
Saturday, July 1, 2023
The changing weather pattern over the last week has been a welcome relief from last week’s torrential downpours. We’re finally feeling some late June heat for fishermen and fish alike.
An artist's visual interpretation of the Atlantic Beach splash pad. (copyright 2022 Waterplay Solutions Corp.)

An artist's visual interpretation of the Atlantic Beach splash pad. (copyright 2022 Waterplay Solutions Corp.)

Donner Park will get new splash pad

News Staff
Monday, June 26, 2023
A new splash pad will be installed at Donner Park following a unanimous vote recently by the Atlantic Beach City Commission. The water feature is planned for the 0.6-acre site at George Street and Dutton Island Road.

Eddie Lee Vickers inducted into SJCPAR Hall of Fame

News Staff
Saturday, June 24, 2023
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation celebrated the career of the late Eddie Lee Vickers by posthumously inducting him into the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation (SJCPAR) Hall of Fame at the June 20 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
ABET's "Burn This" features stellar performances from Tyler Hammond and Danielle Dobies on the Players by the Sea Studio stage. (photo by Jon Scherf)

ABET's "Burn This" features stellar performances from Tyler Hammond and Danielle Dobies on the Players by the Sea Studio stage. (photo by Jon Scherf)

'Burn This' presented by ABET at Players by the Sea

News Staff
Friday, June 23, 2023
ABET’s latest offering, “Burn This,” explores the quiet solitude of grief, that moment when the outside world narrows to a pinpoint and finally gives way to an inky blackness. Directed by Josh Andrews, All Beaches Experimental Theatre stages Lanford Wilson’s masterpiece at 7:30 p.m.
St. Johns County Beach Services will offer two free shuttles during the July 4 holiday. (photo submitted).

St. Johns County Beach Services will offer two free shuttles during the July 4 holiday. (photo submitted).

St. Johns County offering July 4 shuttle service

News Staff
Monday, June 19, 2023
The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest holiday weekends on St. Johns County’s beaches. St. Johns County Beach Services will offer two free shuttles to reduce traffic congestion. St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier shuttle July 1 through July 4 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From St.

Fishing trip leads to catch of a lifetime

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
It’s not often you get to watch a friend catch the fish of a lifetime; far more common are stories of the one that got away. The huge thump that you couldn’t turn, bringing up a chaffed and frayed cut leader, a telltale sign of defeat that a big fish got you into the ledge or rock pile.