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Atlantic Beach named to participate in 2021 LEED leadership and grant program

News Staff

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, announced the city of Atlantic Beach is among 15 new cities and counties selected to participate in the 2021 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership and Grant Program.

(From left) Mike Shackelford, Susan King and Kurtis Loftus, along with the late Dr. Thomas Bary Jr., will be honored as Beach Legends. (photo submitted)

Beaches Museum announces Beach Legends for 2021

News Staff

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Beaches Museum has announced the individuals selected to be recognized at its Beach Legends Gala set for Friday, Sept. 17, at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.

Neptune Beach presents Trident Awards to those making city better

News Staff

Monday, May 10, 2021

Neptune Beach officials are taking a three-pronged approach to recognize positive contributions to the community. The Trident Award will be presented to residents who go above and beyond to make the city a better place.

SJC asks beachgoers to protect sea turtles

News Staff

Sunday, May 9, 2021

The beaches of St. Johns County are home to several species of endangered or threatened sea turtles. Residents and visitors have a special opportunity and responsibility to protect these creatures and their vulnerable nesting sites as they return each season to nest along the beaches.

Jax Beach will honor fallen military heroes with memorial signs

News Staff

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Fallen military heroes will be honored through a memorial sign program in Jacksonville Beach. City officials Monday unanimously approved changes on the first reading of the Honorary Street Name Designation Policy to allow royal blue signs for military honorees.

Jordan (photo submitted)

Furever Friends

News Staff

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Meet Jordan, a pretty calico girl about 1 or 2 years old. Rescued and lovingly fostered by Mayport Cats, she is an ex-mom who is ready to live a peaceful life. Jordan is very sedate and would do best in a quiet home. A player she is not, but she loves to be petted and loved on.

Alexandria Cordoba, Finnur Christianson, Anna Handley and Chandler Kirton are the Beaches Exchange Club's Students of the Year. (photo submitted)

Beaches Exchange Club names Students of the Year

News Staff

Saturday, May 8, 2021

At its April 23 meeting, the Beaches Exchange Club recognized and honored four local Students of the Year with certificates and an unrestricted cash award. Representing Fletcher High School are seniors Alexandria Cordoba and Chandler Kirton.

Volunteer opportunities available with St. Johns County boards and committees

News Staff

Saturday, May 8, 2021

The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners provides residents who have an interest in serving their community and participating in local government a variety of board and committee opportunities.

BookMark hosting bestselling author

News Staff

Saturday, May 8, 2021

New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews will be at The BookMark on Friday, May 14, at 6 p.m. to sign copies of her new book, "The Newcomer." Andrews is a former journalist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and is well known for her beach reads.

ABET seeks new location

News Staff

Thursday, May 6, 2021

After three years in its current location, the All-Beaches Experimental Theatre must seek a new space to accommodate significant renovations to the former Kmart plaza in Neptune Beach.