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Rose Ann Points holds the new Autism Certification St. Augustine Sailing recently received. (photo submitted)

Rose Ann Points holds the new Autism Certification St. Augustine Sailing recently received. (photo submitted)

St. Augustine Sailing achieves autism certification

News Staff
Monday, October 2, 2023
When Chuck and Rose Ann Points acquired St. Augustine Sailing, they dreamed of sharing their love of sailing with everyone. And by everyone, they mean everyone.

BEAM has new executive director

News Staff
Saturday, September 30, 2023
New leadership is in place at the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM). The organization announced Sept. 22 that Jeff Winkler was named the new executive director, replacing Lori Richards, who will retire at the end of the year.
Trey and Shandy Thompson

Trey and Shandy Thompson

Beaches couple facing fourth return of cancer

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
A beaches family is facing an unimaginable diagnosis with an unsinkable spirit. Trey and Shandy Thompson were a young family, just starting their lives together with a toddler and a new home in Jacksonville Beach, when tragedy first struck.
Dropping off food donations at the BEAM food bank are, from left, John Mullins and Bobby Bass of the Exchange Club; Jennifer Logue of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach; Susan Dixon of the Jacksonville Beach Lions Club; Cathryn Hagan of the Oceanside Rotary Club; Pat Schaaf of the Jacksonville Beach Lions Club; and Mike Johnson of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach. (photo submitted)

Dropping off food donations at the BEAM food bank are, from left, John Mullins and Bobby Bass of the Exchange Club; Jennifer Logue of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach; Susan Dixon of the Jacksonville Beach Lions Club; Cathryn Hagan of the Oceanside Rotary Club; Pat Schaaf of the Jacksonville Beach Lions Club; and Mike Johnson of the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach. (photo submitted)

Local organizations host joint food drive

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Members of several beaches community service organizations observed Celebrate Community Week, Sept. 11 through 17, by holding a joint food drive to benefit the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM).
Tre Peterson

Tre Peterson

Local Boy Scout earns all merit badges

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Tre Peterson, a 17-year-old Boy Scout in Troop 277 in Ponte Vedra Beach, has achieved something that few Scouts have achieved since the organization started 113 years ago. Peterson will be recognized Oct.

Man dead following shooting in Jacksonville Beach

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A man is dead and a woman is behind bars following a weekend shooting in Jacksonville Beach. Police responded around 9 p.m. Sept. 24 to O-Ku sushi restaurant at 502 1st St. N. near the Jacksonville Beach Pier after receiving reports of a person shot.
Pets (on leashes or in carriers), stuffed animals and pet photographs are invited to St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church's Blessing of the Pets.

Pets (on leashes or in carriers), stuffed animals and pet photographs are invited to St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church's Blessing of the Pets.

Blessing of the Pets set for Oct. 1

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, will hold a "Blessing of the Pets" Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to noon. All people and pets are invited. Pets should be leashed or in a carrier. You may also bring a stuffed animal or a photo of your pet. Visit www.

Beaches Watch seeks nomination for 'Give Back' donation

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is requesting the submission of nominations for the 14th Annual Beaches Watch "Give Back" donation. This $500 donation recognizes a nonprofit organization that enriches the lives of beaches residents.