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FHS Band's Donut Dash is Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Fletcher High School Band will hold its annual run to raise money for uniforms, equipment, competition fees and other annual expenses. It also creates some friendly rivalry between band sections while promoting physical activity.
photo by Brenda Baird photography

photo by Brenda Baird photography

Vintage-inspired vendors coming together at Clay County Fairgrounds

News Staff
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
More than 120 vendors from 14 states are gearing up to showcase their finest vintage-inspired home décor, original artwork and boutique fashion. Vintage Market Days is back with their spring “Walking on Sunshine” event.
The Monique Burr Foundation for Children’s annual charity fundraiser, A Night in the Vineyard, presented by Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS at SoNapa Grille, raised $200,000. (photo submitted)

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children’s annual charity fundraiser, A Night in the Vineyard, presented by Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS at SoNapa Grille, raised $200,000. (photo submitted)

Night in the Vineyard raises more than $200,000 for the Monique Burr Foundation

News Staff
Saturday, April 8, 2023
The Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF)'s annual signature fundraising event, A Night in the Vineyard, presented by Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS at SoNapa Grille in Jacksonville Beach, raised more than $200,000 for the Foundation.

Atlantic Beach may enforce paid parking daily

News Staff
Friday, April 7, 2023
Paid parking could be enforced seven days a week at 18th and 19th streets in Atlantic Beach. Commissioner Mike Waters said during the March 27 meeting that the program would offer more benefits to the city with expanded hours of operation.

Atlantic Beach considers changes to lifeguard station design plan

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Plans to renovate the historic Atlantic Beach lifeguard station are underway, but reconfiguring the layout to include restrooms could send the project back to the drawing board. Police Chief Victor Gualillo updated the City Commission on the progress at a March 27 meeting.
The 1953 Easter Sunrise Service in Jacksonville Beach. (photo courtesy of Beaches Museum archives)

The 1953 Easter Sunrise Service in Jacksonville Beach. (photo courtesy of Beaches Museum archives)

Easter Sunrise Service a beaches tradition

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
A beach tradition of 72 years will unfold again this Sunday, April 9. That is the Easter Sunrise Service in Jacksonville Beach, open to all. Based on the expected time of sunrise, the service will begin at 6:45 a.m. at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.

St. Johns County offices, libraries closed for Good Friday

News Staff
Monday, April 3, 2023
All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners and administrative offices, the Property Appraiser’s office, the Clerk of Court’s office, and the Supervisor of Elections’ office will be closed Friday, April 7, in observance of the Good Friday holiday.