St. Johns County holding ice cream social for county administrator finalists

St. Johns County invites the public to get the scoop on the county administrator finalists at the free ice cream social that will be held in the County Administration Rotunda, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30.

Deck the Chairs seeking extension from Jacksonville Beach

With the current three-year contract set to expire next year, Deck the Chairs founder Kurtis Loftus asked Jacksonville Beach leaders to renegotiate a new agreement to stage the annual holiday event for the next five years at the Seawalk Pavilion.

Beaches Town Center celebrates return of jaguar

The Beaches Town Center Agency celebrated the return of the jaguar at an unveiling Oct. 17 in Neptune Beach.

Beaches Watch hosting town hall

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., Beaches Watch will host a town hall with state legislators Rep. Kiyan Michael and Sen. Clay Yarborough. The meeting will be held at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third Street, Neptune Beach, and is open to the public.

St. Johns County to close 2700 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd. public beach parking lot

On Thursday, Oct. 26, St. Johns County will temporarily close the 2700 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd. public beach parking lot for public safety as crews begin work on the next phase of the FEMA Dune Enhancement Project. The parking lot closure is anticipated to last about three weeks, weather permitting.

St. Johns County Public Library System hosting Small Business Development Day Resource Fair

The St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) is hosting the Small Business Development Day Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, 101 Library Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in the community.

Sea & Sky Air Show returns to Jacksonville Beach

The 2023 Sea & Sky Air Show will take to the skies this weekend in Jacksonville Beach. Thousands are expected to flock to the oceanfront for two days of dynamic displays showcasing the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, along with air acts and demonstrations from other military teams.

Ingram bringing appreciation of the blues to The Amp

It’s been a whirlwind few days for blues phenom Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. The 24-year-old Clarksdale, Miss., native dropped his third release, “Live in London,” Friday the 13th, recorded before a sold-out crowd at The Garage in London, followed by a live show with the legendary Buddy Guy.

Search under way for new Jacksonville Beach city attorney

The Jacksonville Beach city attorney is stepping down after less than two years in the role. Sandra Robinson submitted her notice of resignation Oct. 4; the vacancy is effective Nov. 20. Orlando-based attorney Cliff Shepard will provide legal services during the last two weeks of her tenure. On Oct.

BEAM receives check from CBV Cares

A check for a $500 grant was presented to Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM)’s Executive Director Lori Richards at the BEAM offices in Jacksonville Beach Oct. 4 by local Coldwell Banker Beaches Realtor Group CBV Cares and Broker Manager Michele DeLiberto.