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Arts in the Park will feature jewelry, wood crafting, glass blowing, metal art and more. (photo from coab.us/1015/Arts-in-the-Park)

Arts in the Park will feature jewelry, wood crafting, glass blowing, metal art and more. (photo from coab.us/1015/Arts-in-the-Park)

Atlantic Beach hosting Arts in the Park Saturday

News Staff
Friday, April 21, 2023
The city of Atlantic Beach will host its 20th annual Arts in the Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Shown are VLSC Treasurer Sean O’Brien, Jacksonville Beach Attorney Sandra Robinson, VLSC member Jack Morgan, VLSC President Jim Emery, VLSC Vice President Duggan Harrison, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman, Jax Beach Ocean Rescue Supervisor Rob Emahiser, VLSC Captain Thomas Cassaro, Jax Beach City Manager Mike Staffopoulos, VLSC Lieutenant Timothy Kline, Jacksonville Beach Attorney Cliff Shepard, VLSC Attorney Josh Roberts and Jacksonville Beach Parks and Recreation Director Jason Phitides.

Shown are VLSC Treasurer Sean O’Brien, Jacksonville Beach Attorney Sandra Robinson, VLSC member Jack Morgan, VLSC President Jim Emery, VLSC Vice President Duggan Harrison, Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman, Jax Beach Ocean Rescue Supervisor Rob Emahiser, VLSC Captain Thomas Cassaro, Jax Beach City Manager Mike Staffopoulos, VLSC Lieutenant Timothy Kline, Jacksonville Beach Attorney Cliff Shepard, VLSC Attorney Josh Roberts and Jacksonville Beach Parks and Recreation Director Jason Phitides.

New agreement will allow VLSC to continue its mission

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Following a year of legal maneuvering that seemed to seal the fate of the 112-year history of the Volunteer Life Saving Corps in Jacksonville Beach, city officials have reached a new five-year agreement that allows the organization to continue its mission.

Palm Valley Festival set for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
A new event will celebrate the rich history and unique culture of the Palm Valley community. The inaugural Palm Valley Festival will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the community center located at 148 Canal Blvd. in Ponte Vedra.

Sea turtle nesting season starts May 1

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1, and St. Johns County officials are asking residents, visitors and businesses to help protect natural habitat by observing all nesting season laws and regulations. The beaches of St.

Ponte Vedra Writers group meets Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
All writer draws from their life experiences when fleshing out scenes for both fiction and nonfiction. But how to use the most impactful life experiences and translate them into a meaningful narrative takes time and thought.
A sampling of treats offered by Steph's Pet Pastries. (photo submitted)

A sampling of treats offered by Steph's Pet Pastries. (photo submitted)

Atlantic Beach resident offers organic pet pastries

News Staff
Sunday, April 16, 2023
To launch her pet bakery, Atlantic Beach resident Stephanie Baptist started from scratch. She made phone calls, secured the proper licensing, researched recipes, and sourced all the right ingredients to create the “ultimutt” products that are both healthy and delicious.

Neptune Beach developer may get access to Atlantic Beach water supply

News Staff
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach share infrastructure, occupy space at Beaches Town Center and divvy up revenue from the paid parking program. Now the cities are discussing a proposed plan to allow a Neptune Beach development to tap into the neighboring water supply in Atlantic Beach.

Neptune Beach may scrap senior center project

News Staff
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Neptune Beach officials are divided over whether to continue construction of the new senior activity center or scrap the project and sell the modular buildings in an effort to recoup expenses.

BMC Beaches named one of 'World's Best Hospitals'

News Staff
Friday, April 14, 2023
Baptist Medical Center Beaches has been named one of the “World’s Best Hospitals 2023” by Newsweek magazine. This is the fourth consecutive time BMC Beaches has earned 'World's Best' status. This places Baptist Beaches among the top 10 Florida hospitals earning this recognition.