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Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park open for Easter holiday

News Staff
Friday, April 15, 2022
Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park and portions of the parking lot are now open for the Easter holiday. The pedestrian beach access and parking lot will close at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 17, and remain closed Monday through Friday to allow crews to continue working on the FEMA Dune Enhancement Project.

Here are places to be when the sun comes up on Easter

News Staff
Friday, April 15, 2022
For those who want to celebrate the meaning of Easter at the rising of the sun, there are numerous options in the beaches community. From Atlantic Beach to Ponte Vedra Beach, there will be Easter sunrise worship services offered at the beach and on church campuses.

St. Johns County issues Good Friday holiday office hours

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and Administrative offices, the Property Appraiser’s office, the Clerk of Court’s office, and the Supervisor of Elections’ office will be closed Friday, April 15, in observance of the Good Friday holiday.
This map illustrates rainfall conditions in March across the St. Johns River Water Management District. (graphic submitted)

This map illustrates rainfall conditions in March across the St. Johns River Water Management District. (graphic submitted)

Wet March relieves near drought conditions throughout most of water management district

News Staff
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
After a dry February, above-average rainfall throughout most of the region relieved signs of drought in the central and northern region of the St. Johns River Water Management District as reported in the U.S. Drought Monitor. The districtwide total of 7.

Atlantic Beach seeking donations for refugees

News Staff
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Donations are needed to help displaced refugees from the Ukraine resettle in Jacksonville. In partnership with Catholic Charities Jacksonville volunteers, the city of Atlantic Beach staff will host "AB Loves Ukraine: A Refugee Resettlement Supply Drive" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BEAM Executive Director Lori Richards welcomes guests to the grand reopening of the renovated Mayport Pantry and Service Center on Mayport Road. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

BEAM Executive Director Lori Richards welcomes guests to the grand reopening of the renovated Mayport Pantry and Service Center on Mayport Road. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

Added services celebrated at BEAM's Mayport location

News Staff
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Friends, volunteers and supporters kicked off April with a grand reopening of the Mayport Pantry and Service Center operated by the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM). April 1 was a day of celebration at the market at 1447 Mayport Road.
Clockwise, from top left: Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser, Jacksonville Beach City Council Member Sandy Golding, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman and Jacksonville Beach City Manager Mike Staffopoulos. (photos submitted)

Clockwise, from top left: Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser, Jacksonville Beach City Council Member Sandy Golding, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman and Jacksonville Beach City Manager Mike Staffopoulos. (photos submitted)

Leaders of the beaches recognized

News Staff
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Four beaches leaders were recently recognized by the Florida League of Cities (FLC) for their advocacy efforts during the 2022 Legislative Session.

Jax Beach ends negotiations with Life Saving Corps

News Staff
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Contract negotiations between the city of Jacksonville Beach and the Volunteer Life Saving Corps (VLSC) ended abruptly April 5 following accusations that members of the corps violated the terms of the new agreement.