Sports & Leisure

Beaches Museum hosting archaeological fair

The Archaeological Institute of America-Jacksonville Society and the Beaches Museum are sponsoring an archaeological fair Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 381 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach.

Use five strategies to combat stressful triggers

Stress – the physical or mental response to external causes like overwhelming work assignments or difficult life moments – can add unnecessary pressure to your day to day.

Artists invited to take part in Jacksonville Beach mural event

Local artists are encouraged to participate in a new mural event in partnership with the Jacksonville Beach Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC).

Paws Dog Park members will get extension

Eligible members will receive a one-time extension for membership to Paws Dog Park in Jacksonville Beach. The City Council Monday authorized the extension as an act of good faith to members with an active membership during the timeframe impacted by the cyber attack earlier this year.

Fall fishing has arrived

Nice conditions for both inshore and offshore anglers kicked off October. Fall fishing is here despite the warm days; the nights are getting longer and the fishing patterns are in transition. See the complete fishing report in your e-Edition.

Attract backyard birds with the right seeds

While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety of fine feathered friends to your feeders.

Suwannee Roots Revival canceled

The 8th Annual Suwannee Roots Revival, originally scheduled to be held Oct. 10 through 13 in Live Oak, has been canceled due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. Visit www.SuwanneeRootsRevival.com for information.

Atlantic Beach policy for reserving tennis courts causing concerns

Atlantic Beach residents have reservations over what they claim is a misuse of a policy established to regulate the use of city-operated tennis courts at Jack Russell Park. At Sept.

Atlantic Beach Fall Festival postponed

The Atlantic Beach Fall Festival, originally scheduled to be held Sept. 28, will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at Donner Park, 2072 George St., Atlantic Beach, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. There will be food trucks, games, music and children's crafts. Bring lawn chairs.

FWC classifies oceanic whitetip shark as a prohibited species

At its September meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved classifying the oceanic whitetip shark as a prohibited species within Florida state waters.