Archaeological Institute meets Saturday

The Jacksonville Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America will meet at noon Saturday, Aug. 24, in Building 51 at the University of North Florida. Dr.

'Marvin's Garden' park in Atlantic Beach may be renamed

An Atlantic Beach park dubbed “Marvin’s Garden” after its unofficial mascot could be renamed if city officials approve a resolution.

Vote for new Neptune Beach city attorney to be held Aug. 21

Neptune Beach officials are narrowing down the search for a new city attorney. Three applicants were invited to deliver a short presentation to the City Council during Monday’s meeting. The deadline for applicants to submit proposals expired July 10.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners votes to proceed with termination of FCC Environmental Services solid waste contract

At its regular meeting Aug. 20, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) took actions to address the concerning performance of its solid waste provider, FCC Environmental Services.

'Bat Boy' concludes this weekend

"Bat Boy: The Musical" is being performed at Players by the Sea, 106 N. 6th St., Jacksonville Beach. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 and 24. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.abetjax.com.

St. Johns County hosting homeowner outreach meetings

St. Johns County, in coordination with the city of St.

Sept. 10 is deadline to appeal property value in SJC

The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office is reminding residents that the annual St. Johns County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) petition filing period began Aug. 16 and runs through Sept. 10.

Discovery School holds ribbon-cutting

The Discovery School, a Jacksonville Beach-based, not-for-profit, independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate Day school, recently held the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest landmark, The Peter & Jennifer Sleiman Building.

Defense attorney seeks Gardner's release on bond

Defense attorneys for the woman accused of murdering Jared Bridegan two years ago in Jacksonville Beach have petitioned the court for her release on bond, alleging the state failed to disclose evidence in the capital murder case. A hearing was scheduled for the morning of Aug.

FWC holding public workshop

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a public workshop Friday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited. The workshop is a statewide webinar. More information about how to participate in the webinar is available at www.myfwc.