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Staff officers of the Jacksonville Beach Volunteer Life Saving Corps, from left, Reed Pilcher (1st registrar), Nicole Emerson (3rd mate), Josh Singletary (2nd mate), Dan Leonard (1st mate), Max Ervanian (lieutenant), Bill Horn (captain), Ryan Karish (instructor), Kaitlin Whited (asst. instructor), Travis Blakeslee (1st quartermaster), George Alverio (2nd quartermaster) and Alex Pilcher (1st registrar). (photo by Johnny Woodhouse)

Staff officers of the Jacksonville Beach Volunteer Life Saving Corps, from left, Reed Pilcher (1st registrar), Nicole Emerson (3rd mate), Josh Singletary (2nd mate), Dan Leonard (1st mate), Max Ervanian (lieutenant), Bill Horn (captain), Ryan Karish (instructor), Kaitlin Whited (asst. instructor), Travis Blakeslee (1st quartermaster), George Alverio (2nd quartermaster) and Alex Pilcher (1st registrar). (photo by Johnny Woodhouse)

Horn takes over as Jacksonville Beach lifeguard captain

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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Bill Horn never intended to pursue a career in emergency medicine, but a summertime surfing accident on Jacksonville Beach changed all that. In June 1991, Horn was surfing 10 blocks north of his home on 15th Avenue South when he suffered a depressed skull fracture after slipping off his surfboard.

DONNA Marathon Weekend starts Friday

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Thursday, February 11, 2016
The 9th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend will be held Friday through Sunday. The event includes a marathon, half marathon, and 5K and family run run. The event begins Friday with a social shakeout run at Southern Grounds, The Courtyard at 200 First Street, 200 1st St., Neptune Beach, at  8 a.m.

Exhibit showcases Made in St. Johns manufacturing

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Thursday, February 11, 2016
The Made in St. Johns County exhibit, on display from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Feb. 19 at the County Administrative Building, features a blend of small businesses and employers that manufacture a range of products locally. Hosted by the St.

Support Groups

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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery meets Fridays at Beaches Chapel on Florida Boulevard in Neptune Beach. Dinner is at 6 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Child care is provided. Call 477-7156 for information. Ostomy Support Group The Amelia Island Ostomy Group meets monthly at 6:30 p.m.
Haley Humphrey is the winner of the second annual Davidson Cares Cooler & Cocktail Raffle. (photo submitted)

Haley Humphrey is the winner of the second annual Davidson Cares Cooler & Cocktail Raffle. (photo submitted)

Davidson Realty named raffle winner

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Haley Humphrey was named the winner of Davidson Cares 2nd Annual Cooler & Cocktail Raffle – a contest that has raised more than $3,500 for St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) since November. With more than 250 onlookers watching at Davidson Realty’s grand opening in Jacksonville Beach on Jan.
Shown are, from left, Don Lynn, Father William Kelly, the Rev. Jack Swann and the Rev. Gabe Goodman. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

Shown are, from left, Don Lynn, Father William Kelly, the Rev. Jack Swann and the Rev. Gabe Goodman. (photo by Linda Borgstede)

Founders of Beaches Ministerial Association tour Mission House

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Four of the founders of the Beaches Ministerial Association were on hand recently to tour the newly completed capital improvements to Mission House in Jacksonville Beach. It was under their leadership that the alliance of faith leaders started BEAM and Mission House.
Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruette presents a plaque to Richard Keene. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruette presents a plaque to Richard Keene. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Richard Keene recognized for service

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruette presented a plaque to Richard Keene Feb. 1, recognizing him for his service in the community.