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Fletcher High’s 2016 state championship law team (from left) senior Luke Kasbarian, junior Kaylee Hoffman, sophomore Sarah McWilliams, seniors Emily Shapiro, Devon Roddel and Marissa Abry, and freshman Cory Gann at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando. (photo submitted)

Fletcher High’s 2016 state championship law team (from left) senior Luke Kasbarian, junior Kaylee Hoffman, sophomore Sarah McWilliams, seniors Emily Shapiro, Devon Roddel and Marissa Abry, and freshman Cory Gann at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando. (photo submitted)

Fletcher High law team wins state finals

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Thursday, March 24, 2016
For the second time in three years, Fletcher High will represent the state of Florida at the National High School Mock Trial Championships in May.

Trump top choice for Beaches Republicans

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Thursday, March 24, 2016
The close of March 15's presidential primary election resulted in Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton taking the win in their respective parties for the state of Florida. Nearly 200,000 votes were cast in Duval County, with Trump receiving 52,588 of the republican votes (47.
From left are James Phelan, Nick Noblejas, Catalina Bustos, teacher Yan Li, Philip Kinder and Garrett Tedde. (photo submitted)

From left are James Phelan, Nick Noblejas, Catalina Bustos, teacher Yan Li, Philip Kinder and Garrett Tedde. (photo submitted)

Ponte Vedra High takes part in Chinese competition

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Thursday, March 24, 2016
Ponte Vedra High School participated in the 11th Annual Florida State Chinese Competition last month at the Gulliver School in Miami.
Members Lyle Reimann and Rebecca Zellars were among those who served in the hallway near the polling place at the church.  (photo by Linda Borgstede)

Members Lyle Reimann and Rebecca Zellars were among those who served in the hallway near the polling place at the church.  (photo by Linda Borgstede)

Communion offered to voters

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
First Christian Church of the Beaches, 2125 Oceanfront, offered communion to voters on March 15’s election day. The Rev. Nathan Loewen explained, “We believe we are here to make disciples for Jesus Christ and we wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to reach people and advance the Kingdom.
Bobby Cobble, Rev. Jerry Curtis and Debbie Simmons celebrate the ministry of Sonrise Worship Center, 600 Levy Road.

Bobby Cobble, Rev. Jerry Curtis and Debbie Simmons celebrate the ministry of Sonrise Worship Center, 600 Levy Road.

It's more than paint that refreshes Sonrise Worship Center in Mayport

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016
The Rev. Jerry Curtis has been laboring in the fields of the Lord, locally, for 16 years. As the spiritual leader of Sonrise Worship Center, 600 Levy Road in Mayport, he has seen the ups and downs of outreach programs serving that community.

Pop-up shop honors women's history

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Drift Boutique and Jacksonville Area’s National Organization for Women will open a pop-up shop on Tuesday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. to benefit ReThreaded and celebrate National Women’s History Month. The pop-up shop will feature ReThreaded’s Spring 2016 collection.
With the right tips, it's simple to keep your attire and entertaining linens fashionable and fresh. For more ideas, visit www.electroluxappliances.com.

With the right tips, it's simple to keep your attire and entertaining linens fashionable and fresh. For more ideas, visit www.electroluxappliances.com.

Laundry room soaks up time so make it attractive place

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Keeping your wardrobe and entertaining linens fresh and clean is no easy task – from fitting your laundry routine into your lifestyle to removing the toughest stains from your bright whites.
Award-winning international fine artist and painting instructor Anthony Whiting is displaying some of his work during the run of “Almost, Maine” at Players by the Sea. (photo by Steve Leimburg)

Award-winning international fine artist and painting instructor Anthony Whiting is displaying some of his work during the run of “Almost, Maine” at Players by the Sea. (photo by Steve Leimburg)

Whiting display at Grune Family Gallery

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Monday, March 21, 2016
Visual artist Anthony Whiting is displaying his work until March 26 in the Grune Familly Gallery at Players by the Sea in Jacksonville Beach. Whiting was born in Mexico and has lived in Latin America, North Africa, Asia, Italy, Sweden and England. He received a B.Arch.

Egg hunt set for Jacksonville Beach

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Monday, March 21, 2016
The city of Jacksonville Beach, and Department of Recreation Parks and Ocean Rescue, will host the 33rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. at South Beach Park, located at 2508 South Beach Pkwy. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 129, the egg hunt is free to all participants.