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Fish on!
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Blaine Keister is ecstatic about his first redfish on artificial.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Sports & Leisure
June Williams of the Beaches Aquatic Center gives instruction to two young swimmers. (photo submitted)
BAC provides safe space for swim lessons
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Bill and June Williams, the managers of the Beaches Aquatic Center (BAC), have been teaching kids to swim for 42 years now. They work countless hours a week, between swim classes and pool maintenance, and they do it for free.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
FWC needs you to improve recreational fisheries data collection
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Did you know there are multiple ways you can contribute to fishery data collection as a recreational angler? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) collects data in many ways including mail surveys, dockside interviews and even a phone app.
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Members of the Mammoglams join members of the Jacksonville Dragon Boat Club for a group photo. (photo submitted)
Boat club team earns gold
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The Mammoglams, a Jacksonville Dragon Boat Club (JDBC) team of breast cancer survivors, participated in the Mount Dora Paddle Fest June 1, bringing home the gold medal.
After a brief rain delay, the team of 10 took to the water to paddle the 380-meter race distance for three heats.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Geoff Heekin and Dale Feldman hold a Mahi they caught fishing with Austin Bayoumi out of Mayport this week. (photo submitted)
Keep an eye on weekend forecast
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There's no denying that summer is here this week, with record temperatures and a hot bite to go with them! From the grass flats to the ledge, reports have been good.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Gabe caught his biggest fish yet on fly. (photo submitted)
Weekend weather forecast looks promising for First Coast anglers
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The weather is hot, but so is the fishing! The last few weeks have been excellent for First Coast anglers, and this weekend is looking like another great opportunity to get out on the water.
Friday, May 31, 2019
Local teams play at Jax Beach Brawl
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The 2019 Jax Beach Brawl, a youth fastpitch softball tournament for girls ages 4 through 16, was held May 18 and 19 at Wingate Park in Jacksonville Beach.
Participating teams are chosen to represent their home park over the summer in a series of tournaments.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Laurie Sikes, Laurie Harris, Tammy Blades and Magi Jones. (photo by Kelly Valentine)
PLGA hosts annual tournament
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The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach Ladies Golf Association (PLGA) held its annual Member-Guest tournament on May 9 and 10. There were two flights in the Margaritaville-themed event.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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Hole-in-one made at Windy Harbor
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Bill Pinner made a hole-in-one May 16. The shot was made on the fly on hole number 7 at Windy Harbor Golf Club on the Mayport Naval Station.
Monday, May 27, 2019
photo by Lani Marie
PBR jam successful
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The First Planet Bicycle of Atlantic Beach PBR Jam was a success, with a ramp for tricks set up in a shopping center parking lot.
Sunday, May 26, 2019