Project boundaries for dune protection to be expanded in Jax Beach

The boundaries of the dune protection project will be expanded to provide additional coverage in south Jacksonville Beach.

Monthly food distribution upcoming

Neptune Baptist Church volunteers and BEAM distribute food monthly. The next Foodshare is Saturday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. For information about how to give and receive, visit neptunefoodshare.org.

St. Johns County offering emergency home assistance for elderly

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP) that was previously administered by the Council on Aging will now be offered by St. Johns County.

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Jax Beach addresses solid waste collection problems

“Garbage roulette” exacerbated by staffing woes was addressed Oct. 11 by Jacksonville Beach officials. The City Council discussed the recent issues plaguing the city’s solid waste collection following an Oct. 7 meeting with representatives of Waste Management.

Atlantic Beach terminates agreement to purchase Lily Street property

An agreement between the city of Atlantic Beach and a private owner to purchase a flood-prone piece of property is dead in the water. The City Commission Oct. 11 unanimously voted to terminate the agreement to purchase the lots at Lily Street which were once used as a historic dump site.

Pumpkin Patch is open at Christ United Methodist Church

Christ United Methodist Church at 400 Penman Road in Neptune Beach is helping the Beaches communities celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving and the arrival of the fall season by holding its annual Pumpkin Patch this year. The pumpkin patch is open through Oct. 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Spooktacular returns to Jacksonville Zoo

Spooktacular will be held at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy., Jacksonville, Oct. 15 through 17, and Oct. 22 through 31, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers and free for children 2 and younger. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Visit www.

Atlantic Beach may reconsider Lily Street land purchase

A flood-prone piece of property considered for purchase by the city of Atlantic Beach may not be worth the asking price after several feet of garbage was discovered during a recent environmental survey.

Atlantic Beach seeks residents' input for community vision

Atlantic Beach officials are asking residents to participate in a process to help define the vision for the community. That vision will serve as a blueprint for the city’s future and will include input from community stakeholders.