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Florida Chamber Music Project will perform at Beaches Museum

The Florida Chamber Music Project will continue its 10th season with a concert Sunday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. in the Beaches Museum Chapel. To purchase tickets for the concert, click here. The Beaches Museum is located at 381 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach. Call 904-241-5657 or visit www.

Jax Beach pilot program designed to help business development

A pilot program encouraging restaurants located in the Jacksonville Beach “Civic Corridor” to apply for outdoor seating received preliminary approval Dec. 19. The City Council unanimously voted in favor of the city’s new Outdoor Dining Incentive Plan. The second reading will be held at the Jan.

Adventure Landing will stay open through 2023 season

Adventure Landing announced Dec. 20 that the family amusement and water park will remain open through the 2023 season. The park has received several extensions throughout the approval process for a multi-unit apartment development planned for the site at 1944 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach.

Kurtis Loftus is 'Architect of Joy' for Deck The Chairs

When Kurtis Loftus first realized his vision of framing an event around the iconic lifeguard chairs in Jacksonville Beach, he never imagined it would evolve into a nationally-recognized holiday tradition.
The Deck The Chairs exhibit at the Seawalk Pavilion.

The Deck The Chairs exhibit at the Seawalk Pavilion.

Deck The Chairs continues in Jax Beach

The annual Deck The Chairs exhibit is open at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach through Jan. 1, 2023. The exhibit features decorated lifeguard chairs, weekend programs, stage events, light shows and live music. The event is free, with light concessions available for purchase.

'Coats for Kids' continues through Dec. 31

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Inc. is holding its annual clothing donation drive event, "Coats for Kids," through Dec. 31. New or gently-used coats, jackets, scarves, socks and hats may be dropped off at Northeast Florida AHEC, 4811 Beach Blvd.

Support local art, music, theatre this holiday season

The holidays are centered around family and the exchanging of gifts. This year, shop local to find that perfect present for everyone on the list. Think outside the box and support the local community.