Jax council members speak at Beaches Watch meeting

Beaches Watch hosted a town hall with Jacksonville City Council President Ron Salem, and the at-large council members, Aug. 2 at the Beaches Branch Library. Nearly 90 citizens attended to hear the priorities for the coming year from Matt Carlucci, Terrance Freeman, Nick Howland and Chris Miller.

Jacksonville mayor addresses residents on issues concerning beaches

A standing-room-only crowd greeted Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan Aug. 15 to gain insight on several initiatives impacting the beaches.

Area residents reflect on Maui, Lahaina wildfires

On Sept. 10, 1964, Hurricane Dora smashed ashore just after midnight as the first hurricane to hit Jacksonville head-on.

Applicant for Atlantic Beach city manager withdraws candidacy

It’s back to the drawing board for city officials in Atlantic Beach after the final applicant selected for the city manager position withdrew his candidacy last week.

SJC public hearing for Ponte Vedra Resort rescheduled to Sept. 21

The St. Johns County Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA) public hearing for PUD 2023-02 Ponte Vedra Resort will be rescheduled to Sept. 21 at the request of the applicant, Ponte Vedra Corporation. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. in the St. Johns County Auditorium, located at 500 San Sebastian View.

St. Johns County receives $100,000 grant from Florida Department of Environmental Protection to enhance Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program

At the Aug. 1 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting, the BOCC approved a resolution accepting a one-time $100,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environment Protection (FDEP) to enhance the St. Johns County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program. St.

Beaches Back-to-School Book Bash is Saturday

The Beaches Back-to-School Book Bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Donner Park in Atlantic Beach.

Enjoy a workday reset

When the sun is shining and comfortable weather is calling you outdoors, focusing on tasks at work can become a challenge. Workdays are often long and strenuous, making that blue sky and fresh air all the more tempting. Don’t let a full to-do list bog you down.

Cultural Center presenting 'Awareness Exhibition'

The First Coast Cultural Center presents the “Awareness Exhibition” Friday, Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Morris Center, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. The free exhibition will feature refreshments and the artwork of local artists Sloane Keats, R.J.

Tracey Enerson Wood to speak at Beaches Branch Library

Tracey Enerson Wood will be at The Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, Tuesday, Aug. 15, on the first stop on the multi-state tour for her newest book, "The President's Wife." Wood will sign copies of her book (available for sale on-site from The BookMark) after the program.