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Ponte Vedra Rotary volunteers gather at the litter pickup event. (photo submitted)

Ponte Vedra Rotary volunteers gather at the litter pickup event. (photo submitted)

Rotarians hold volunteer event to pick up trash

About 10 people took part in a litter pickup event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra in Nocatee recently.
Steven Tyler with his portrait by John Douglas. (photo courtesy of John Douglas Art)

Steven Tyler with his portrait by John Douglas. (photo courtesy of John Douglas Art)

Artist bringing images of rock legends to life

Like most kids, musician-turned-artist John Douglas was banging on pots and pans before he could walk. He grew up and found his rhythm as a drummer with big dreams of rock superstardom.

Creative Academy presenting 'A Wrinkle in Time'

Christ Church Creative Academy presents "A Wrinkle in Time" Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 5, 6 and 7, at 8 p.m. in the courtyard at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach.

BookMark hosting virtual story time

Children's author David L. Harrison and illustrator Kate Cosgrove will participate in The BookMark's virtual story time author event Saturday, July 31, at 9 a.m., to introduce their new children's picture book, “The Dirt Book: Poems About Animals That Live Beneath Our Feet.
Beaches Kiwanis members (front row, from right to left) Bob Burch, Bill MacLeod, Ellen Canaday, Mary Ann, Lucy Watson, Chuck Watson, Gerry Petrick, (back row) Dennis Eller, Max Robinson, Mike Harper, Karl Price and Jim Lee. (photo submitted)

Beaches Kiwanis members (front row, from right to left) Bob Burch, Bill MacLeod, Ellen Canaday, Mary Ann, Lucy Watson, Chuck Watson, Gerry Petrick, (back row) Dennis Eller, Max Robinson, Mike Harper, Karl Price and Jim Lee. (photo submitted)

Beaches Kiwanis meeting in person

The Beaches Kiwanis Club is now meeting face-to-face the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, in the large conference room.
Members of the Fletcher Middle School Beaches Go Green Club. (photo submitted)

Members of the Fletcher Middle School Beaches Go Green Club. (photo submitted)

Fletcher Middle club wins Green Schools award

Fletcher Middle School Beaches Go Green (FMS BGG) Club won the 2021 USGBC’s Green Schools award for “Broad Engagement” on environmental education.

BEAM working to assist displaced seniors

As the housing market continues to soar at unprecedented levels, local seniors are being forced out of rental properties as new owners eye revitalization.
Commission member Candace Kelly, Cord Byrd, commission member Bruce Bole, Mayor Ellen Glasser, commission member Mike Waters, commission member Brittany Norris and Public Works Director Scott Williams. (photo submitted)

Commission member Candace Kelly, Cord Byrd, commission member Bruce Bole, Mayor Ellen Glasser, commission member Mike Waters, commission member Brittany Norris and Public Works Director Scott Williams. (photo submitted)

State grants funds to Atlantic Beach

A ceremonial presentation of a $500,000 State of Florida appropriation was made to the Atlantic Beach City Commission by State Rep. Cord Byrd.