BEAM experiencing high demand for assistance

Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) continues to experience a significant increase in requests for financial assistance over the past year, with the last three months seeing requests as high as during the pandemic.

VLSC seeks to reopen dialogue with Jacksonville Beach

Following a failed attempt at a citizen-led referendum, members of the Volunteer Life Savings Corps (VLSC) are hoping to reopen the dialogue with city leaders to continue their mission in Jacksonville Beach.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers installs first Blue Roof in Fort Myers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is announcing the installation of the first Blue Roof in Fort Myers, Oct. 8.   The installation is a part of the FEMA assigned Corps-managed Operation Blue Roof program.

Beaches offering support to storm-damaged areas

Beaches officials are pledging to support the storm-ravaged regions of Southwest Florida as they begin the recovery from Hurricane Ian. The communities devastated by the category four storm didn’t look that much different than Jacksonville Beach before landfall.

Neptune Beach conducting internal investigation regarding allegations against city manager

An internal investigation is underway to decide if action should be taken against a Neptune Beach official in light of recent allegations made public during a recent City Council meeting. On Sept.

Business Damage Assessment Survey now open

St. Johns County business owners who sustained damage or loss from Hurricane Ian are urged to complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey at the below link through FloridaDisaster.

Planning Commission denies proposed land use change

A divided Planning Commission denied a proposed land use and rezoning change to replace Adventure Landing with a 427-unit apartment development in Jacksonville Beach.

St. Johns County may create Sales Tax Advisory Committee

During the regular commission meeting on Sept. 20, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners directed county staff to provide the board with recommendations for the potential creation of a Sales Tax Advisory Committee.

Jax Beach operations set to be restructured at several facilities

Operations will be restructured to maximize space and address future growth at several city facilities in Jacksonville Beach. On Sept. 19, the City Council awarded the contract to Ebert Norman Brady Architects.

Revitalization will help Latham Plaza regain vibrancy

Latham Plaza in Jacksonville Beach will undergo a facelift to improve use of the entertainment hub in the city’s center. The city’s Downtown Action Plan identified a public spaces project to address priorities for future downtown projects.