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Fletcher High’s Brandon Cuevas gets ready to pin Ponte Vedra High’s Gavin Riccobono at 106 pounds in Feb. 2’s wrestling match. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Senators upend Sharks on the mat

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

In a dual meet Feb. 2 at Ponte Vedra High, Fletcher High’s wrestling team earned a 43-18 victory. At 106 pounds, Fletcher’s Brandon Cuevas pinned Gavin Riccobono 1:35 into the match. Senators wrestler Trent Daldorf earned a 14-0 major decision over Bryan Reed in their 113-pound bout.

Armada FC announces launch of Armada U-23 NPSL squad

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Friday, February 12, 2016

JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville Armada FC added another level to its developmental structure recently with the announcement of the new Armada U-23 squad, which will compete in the National Premier Soccer League.

FWC approves gag, black grouper size limit; gag season changes

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

At its Feb. 10 meeting at the Florida Public Safety Institute near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the gag and black grouper minimum size limit and the gag grouper recreational season in Gulf state waters.

Voice, the trio of Emily Burn, Victoria Couper and Clemmie Franks. (R & J Photography)

Voice to perform at St. Paul's by-the-Sea

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

The Beaches Fine Arts Series presents the British a cappella trio Voice on Friday at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach. The 7:30 p.m. concert is free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis.

“Walking Soldier” is one of 50 sculptures in “Archipenko: A Modern Legacy.” (photo submitted)

Fresh assessment of Archipenko at Cummer

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

“Archipenko: A Modern Legacy,” which offers a fresh assessment of Alexander Archipenko, emphasizing the artist’s European and American practice as a pioneer of modern sculpture, is on exhibit through April 17 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave.

Ponte Vedra High’s J.D. Pirris (1) drives the lane en route to scoring two of his game-high 21 points in last Friday’s District 5-5A championship game against visiting Palatka. The Sharks staged a second-half rally to beat the Panthers 60-52 in front of a raucous crowd at the Shark Tank. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

Ponte Vedra defeats Palatka in boys basketball

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Despite an early 9-0 deficit to begin Feb. 5’s District 5-5A title game, the host Sharks came roaring back in the second half en route to a decisive 60-52 victory.

Jim Suhler (photo by Linda Olsen)

Blues guitarist coming to museum chapel

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Texas blues guitarist Jim Suhler makes a return engagement to the Beaches Museum Chapel at 7 p.m. today. Tickets are $25 at the door. Food and refreshments kick off at 6 p.m. with a barbecue dinner on the chapel patio provided by MoJo’s Kitchen. A donation of $10 is suggested.

As American Heritage players celebrate in the background, Ponte Vedra High’s Callie Delaney hugs a teammate following the Sharks’ 2-0 loss in the Class 3A girls soccer state championship game played at Melbourne High School. (photo by Rob DeAngelo)

PV girls fall in state title game

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

MELBOURNE — For 66 minutes Feb. 4, Ponte Vedra and Plantation American Heritage were locked in a scoreless defensive battle to decide the Class 3A girls soccer state champion.

Ponte Vedra boys advance to soccer championships

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

After being knocked out of the playoffs by the Green Indians in the same round last season, the Sharks gained a measure of revenge against host Choctawhatchee in last Friday night’s regional championship game with a 4-0 victory.

Upward Flag Football registration under way

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Registration for Upward Flag Football league and cheerleading in Jax Beach is currently under way. Practices begin Sunday, Feb. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at San Pablo Elementary School fields next to Fletcher High School. Season takes place from Feb. 28 through May 1 every Sunday except for Easter.