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Adventure Landing project gets approval

News Staff
Friday, October 21, 2022
The Jacksonville Beach City Council Monday voted to move forward with a new residential project slated for the Adventure Landing site. Officials approved the rezoning request in a 6-1 vote following nearly three hours of discussion to attach conditions to the Planned Unit Development designation.
The Seahorse Oceanfront Inn is among the properties being purchased by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan. (photo by David Bailey)

The Seahorse Oceanfront Inn is among the properties being purchased by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan. (photo by David Bailey)

Jaguars owner purchasing properties in Neptune Beach

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Changes are on the horizon for Beaches Town Center. Shad Khan, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham Football Club, announced recently that he plans to purchase the Lemon Bar, Seahorse Oceanfront Inn and “nearby properties” in Neptune Beach.

Beach Bash to raise funds, awareness for affordable housing

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Beaches Habitat for Humanity, a local 501(c)3 affordable housing non-profit, has opened ticket sales for Beach Bash, the organization’s annual signature event. This year, Beach Bash will return to the beach, starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at Atlantic Beach Barbeque (ABBQ).
Volunteers following the community cleanup. (photo submitted)

Volunteers following the community cleanup. (photo submitted)

Beaches Go Green hosts Jax Beach cleanup

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Beaches Go Green hosted a community cleanup recently in Jacksonville Beach. More than 640 volunteers cleaned up more than 84 bags of trash and more than 18,000 cigarette butts. Several local schools were represented from St.
This map illustrates rainfall conditions in September across the St. Johns River Water Management District. (graphic submitted)

This map illustrates rainfall conditions in September across the St. Johns River Water Management District. (graphic submitted)

Portions of central Florida received more than 20 inches of rainfall in September

News Staff
Monday, October 17, 2022
A majority of the St. Johns River Water Management District received well above average rainfall in September thanks to Hurricane Ian. County-wide rainfall totals for the past 12 months ranged from a high of 72.3 inches in Seminole County to a low of 29.9 in Nassau County.

Beaches Watch seeks nominations for 'Give Back' program

News Staff
Saturday, October 15, 2022
The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is requesting nominations for the 13th Annual Beaches Watch "Give Back" donation. This $500 donation recognizes a nonprofit organization that enriches the lives of beaches residents. Nominations should be submitted by midnight Sunday, Nov.
LaToya Thomas and her father, Sam, will be in an episode of the HGTV show, "The Renovator," airing Oct. 18. (photo by David Bailey)

LaToya Thomas and her father, Sam, will be in an episode of the HGTV show, "The Renovator," airing Oct. 18. (photo by David Bailey)

Carver Center director one of first participants on new HGTV show

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The big question being asked of property owners featured in the new HGTV show “The Renovator” is, “What would it take to make you fall in love with your home again?” Hosted by entrepreneur, designer and television personality Marcus Lemonis, the series is centered around the “business of home.