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William Morgan working at his former Jacksonville office on East Forsyth Street in the 1970s. (photo submitted)

William Morgan working at his former Jacksonville office on East Forsyth Street in the 1970s. (photo submitted)

Morgan one of the most distinguished, honored architects of his generation

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Thursday, January 28, 2016
In 1950, Bill Morgan was wandering somewhat aimlessly through his undergraduate studies at Harvard when he was intercepted by the school’s dean of admissions, Wilbur Bender. “I was in my sophomore year, and was going to change my major one more time and he said, ‘Oh, no, you’re not.
K9 Brownie is shown with warrior Michelle (center), along with Interact members Mark Caldwell, Eli Reeves, Gabe Reeves, Jaxon Naramore, President Matthew Caldwell, Vice President Ashley Peterson and Brown. (photo submitted)

K9 Brownie is shown with warrior Michelle (center), along with Interact members Mark Caldwell, Eli Reeves, Gabe Reeves, Jaxon Naramore, President Matthew Caldwell, Vice President Ashley Peterson and Brown. (photo submitted)

K9s for Warriors dog graduates

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Thursday, January 28, 2016
Members of the Interact Club at Fletcher High School recently attended the graduation of their K9s for Warriors service dog, Brownie, named after club sponsor Doug Brown. To assist with dog funding, the club will host a $10 trivia night on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at Angie's Subs. The event is open to all.

Gulliford to address Beaches residents

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Thursday, January 28, 2016
Jacksonville District 13 City Councilman Bill Gulliford, representative for the Beaches, will be the speaker at the Feb. 3 Beaches Watch meeting. During the meeting, Gulliford will discuss Jacksonville issues for 2016 that will impact the Beaches.
Neptune Beach Elementary principal Elizabeth Kavanagh, left, and fifth-grade teacher Karen Anthes are seeking mentors who want to make a difference in the lives of students in need. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Neptune Beach Elementary principal Elizabeth Kavanagh, left, and fifth-grade teacher Karen Anthes are seeking mentors who want to make a difference in the lives of students in need. (photo by Chelsea Wiggs)

Mentors needed for school program

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Karen Anthes, a fifth grade teacher at Neptune Beach Elementary, is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth at her school and she is encouraging others to join her growing army.

Player's Club aims to add bus loop

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016
The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) has received an Individual Environment Resource Permit Application to widen the Players Club's existing clubhouse service drive road and add pavement and a bus loop.
Guests will have the opportunity to bid on handbags during the Feb. 24 Bag Lady Luncheon at Sawgrass Country Club. (photo from Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach)

Guests will have the opportunity to bid on handbags during the Feb. 24 Bag Lady Luncheon at Sawgrass Country Club. (photo from Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach)

Bag Lady Luncheon returns to Ponte Vedra

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016
The Friends for the Arts, the affinity group for the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, will host its annual Bag Lady Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sawgrass Country Club. The luncheon is the biggest annual fund raiser presented by the group.

North Beaches Pharmacy to present Chariots of Fur

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Monday, January 25, 2016
St. Francis Animal Hospital has announced North Beaches Pharmacy as the presenting sponsor of the 2016 Chariots of Fur Beach Run and Festival. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Jacksonville Beach SeaWalk Pavilion.
Proper posture can help to reduce back pain as you age.

Proper posture can help to reduce back pain as you age.

Five simple ways to help manage pain

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Monday, January 25, 2016
Sooner is better when it comes to managing nagging aches and pains that can hamper your healthy lifestyle. In fact, the coming winter months are when pain pops up the most for people of all ages, according to celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza.