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Holly Rubin Sills was a pioneer surf champion as one of the first female surfers in Northeast Florida.

Holly Rubin Sills was a pioneer surf champion as one of the first female surfers in Northeast Florida.

Surf community legend dies

Beaches1
Friday, March 13, 2020
The Northeast Florida surf community has lost a legend. Holly Rubin Sills, 64, passed away Feb.
Rick Mailloux, Phil Jabornik and Seth Denison with handfuls of sheepshead and black drum. (photo submitted)

Rick Mailloux, Phil Jabornik and Seth Denison with handfuls of sheepshead and black drum. (photo submitted)

Spring patterns emerging

Beaches1
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Another weekend, another breezy cold front. After the slight reprieve last Sunday, the trend this winter continues.

Ponte Vedra lacrosse notches two wins

Beaches1
Friday, February 28, 2020
The Ponte Vedra Lady Sharks lacrosse team travelled to Wolfson recently. The Lady Sharks dominated the Wolves, and saw their hard work pay off, winning with a final score of 18-0. Multiple Ponte Vedra players scored in the game, including Pierson Schuchart and Tori Balser, both with two goals each.

PV girls basketball season ends

Beaches1
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The Ponte Vedra Lady Sharks (12-13) basketball season ended in the District Finals Feb. 7 as they battled the Yellow Jackets of St. Augustine High School (18-5). The Lady Sharks started the game with strong defense and a conservative offense.
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Big catch

Beaches1
Monday, February 17, 2020
George Avinger with an African pompano he caught fishing aboard Low Pressure with Capt. Ritch Mabry.
The Floozies (photo submitted)

The Floozies (photo submitted)

The Floozies will perform at The Amp

Beaches1
Monday, February 17, 2020
On Wednesday, April 22, electronic-funk duo The Floozies will bring the “Dayglow Funk Tour” to the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, with Sunsquabi + Nobide. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the St.
The Ponte Vedra boys soccer team. (photo submitted)

The Ponte Vedra boys soccer team. (photo submitted)

PV boys soccer wins district title

Beaches1
Sunday, February 16, 2020
The Ponte Vedra High School boys soccer team won another district title by defeating Englewood 4-2 on Feb. 7. Goals were scored by Alex Devincentis, Nico Gosendi (2) and Jack McBrayer.
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Beaches Chapel School wins JCAL Championship

Beaches1
Friday, February 14, 2020
Beaches Chapel School’s middle school boys basketball team won the Jacksonville Christian Athletic League Championship for the first time Jan. 31 at First Coast Christian School.