North Florida Land Trust purchases Small Islands

The cluster of marshlands known as the Small Islands will be protected from future development following the acquisition by the North Florida Land Trust.

Teenager victim of armed robbery in Atlantic Beach

An Atlantic Beach teenager was robbed at gunpoint Sept. 17 at Donner Park in Atlantic Beach. The park is the setting for the city’s family-friendly Twilight Movies in the Park, which was held at 7:45 p.m. the following night at 2072 George St. Shortly after 7 p.m. Sept.

Annual Pumpkin Patch at UMC starts Oct. 2

Christ United Methodist Church at 400 Penman Road in Neptune Beach will help the Beaches communities celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving and the arrival of the fall season by holding its annual Pumpkin Patch this year.

Jacksonville Beach launches new, improved website

The city of Jacksonville Beach has launched its new website that improves functionality and meets the most current ADA compliance standards while embracing the beach life. The outdated system had not received a substantial update in more than 10 years.

9/11 service held at St. Paul's

Community members gathered for a service for unity and remembrance for 20th anniversary of 9/11, held at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church.

Beaches Watch meeting to provide updates on Mayport Village

Beaches Watch will host a virtual presentation Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. to provide updates about Mayport Village. Participants can join the meeting using the Zoom platform. The meeting is open to the public. For information on how to join the meeting, visit www.BeachesWatch.

City asks businesses to help improve curb appeal during construction

Businesses under construction in downtown Jacksonville Beach will soon have access to resources to help improve the property’s curb appeal. Sept.

Suwannee Roots Revival upcoming in Live Oak

The 5th Suwannee Roots Revival will be held Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 14 through 17, at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak.

Jax Beach may expand Community Redevelopment District Boundaries

Jacksonville Beach city officials are considering a plan to expand the boundaries of the downtown Community Redevelopment District. In a Sept. 13 briefing, the City Council weighed the possibility of redrawing the district lines to encapsulate some of the older buildings west of 3rd Street.

Winton Circle Drainage Improvement Project to break ground

St. Johns County is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the Winton Circle Drainage Improvement Project Monday, Sept. 20, at 9 a.m. at 4857 Winston Cir. This important project has been a high priority for the community and the Board of County Commissioners.