Sports & Leisure

Joe Pulido with a nice Jacksonville Beach pompano.

Joe Pulido with a nice Jacksonville Beach pompano.

Weather may make maintenance, boat work preferable to offshore fishing

Beaches1
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
It’s been a windy week on the water and that trend looks to continue into the weekend. Looking out at the forecast with a chance of tropical development, it’s a good time to do some boat work or get out the surf rods.

Atlantic Beach offering Virtual Recreation Center

Beaches1
Sunday, May 10, 2020
The city of Atlantic Beach has launched the Virtual Recreation Center. It will serve as a place for individuals to obtain resources and links to free online fitness and educational activities for various ages. To visit the Virtual Recreation Center, go to www.coab.us/virtualrecreation.

Lifeguards preparing for weekend beach traffic

Beaches1
Friday, May 8, 2020
With restrictions lifted for all Duval County beaches, lifeguards are stepping up safety measures in anticipation of weekend crowds. More beach traffic boosts the need for social distancing, but it also increases chances of an emergency and elevates the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Brandon Willis with a nice gulf flounder caught off the nearshore wrecks.

Brandon Willis with a nice gulf flounder caught off the nearshore wrecks.

The fishing has been fantastic

Beaches1
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
After a couple chilly mornings to start May the fishing the has been fantastic the last few days. From the looks of the boat ramps this weekend plenty of you were out there enjoying the sunshine.
Josh Doerr with a stud cobia he sight-fished off a manta ray out of Vilano this week. (photo submitted)

Josh Doerr with a stud cobia he sight-fished off a manta ray out of Vilano this week. (photo submitted)

It's one of the best times for fishing

Beaches1
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The weather has been good and the boat ramps have been slammed. I don’t think I can recall a Tuesday morning where the overflow parking was full by 8 a.m. Long story short, the late spring bite is in full swing and it’s one of the best times for any type of fishing in N.E. Florida.

Beaches open

Beaches1
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced that beaches and parks throughout Duval County will reopen Friday, April 17, at 5 p.m., with restrictions for essential activities only.

Follow local, CDC guidelines to safely catch fish

Beaches1
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The lock downs have been extended, but lucky for us in North Florida fishing is still essential and the spring bite is in full swing. I hope everyone is staying safe and sane in these trying times.

Gator Bowl Sports announces John Duce as chairman

Beaches1
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Wells Fargo executive John Duce has taken the reins as the 2020 chairman of Gator Bowl Sports, and will preside over all Gator Bowl Sports entities including the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl football game and game week events, as well as Gator Bowl Charities youth initiatives.
Leah Williamson of Jacksonville Beach, in costume as Mermaid Kiki, poses in a hand-crafted mermaid tail. Each tail takes hundreds of hours to complete.

Leah Williamson of Jacksonville Beach, in costume as Mermaid Kiki, poses in a hand-crafted mermaid tail. Each tail takes hundreds of hours to complete.

Mermaids group consists of hobbyists and professionals

Beaches1
Friday, April 10, 2020
They had her at "shello."        When Leah Williamson relocated to Jacksonville Beach from Utah, she was excited to discover a like-minded collective of women who shared her love of mermaids and passion for protecting our natural resources.

New PGA Tour Champions tournament to debut in 2021

Beaches1
Thursday, April 9, 2020
The Jim and Tabitha Furyk Foundation, Constellation and PGA TOUR Champions announced a new event set to debut in Jacksonville in 2021. Through a multiyear agreement, the Constellation Furyk & Friends tournament will be held at Timuquana Country Club the week of Oct. 4 through Oct. 10.