Nice catch

Riley Malling had a memorable day on the water recently, capped off by this trout. See the complete fishing report in the e-Edition.

St. Johns County celebrates 250th anniversary of William Bartram’s visit to Florida

On Saturday, May 11, the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with the St. Johns Cultural Council, will hold the 2024 Bartram Living History Fest at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, St. Johns.

Sandcastle Contest returning to Jacksonville Beach

A popular feature of the Opening of the Beaches weekends in the past is returning to the Jacksonville Beach oceanfront; the annual Sandcastle Contest is coming back after a prolonged hiatus.

Beaches Kiwanis Walkathon set for Saturday in Jacksonville Beach

The Beaches Kiwanis Club is stepping up its fundraising efforts to benefits scholarships for local students. The third annual Beaches Kiwanis Walkathon will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Oceanfront Park, located at 429 1st St. S. in Jacksonville Beach.

St. Johns County's 'Reach the Beach' app merges with Connect App

The St. Johns County Beach Services Department recently announced beaches information can be found in the SJC Connect App. The former "Reach the Beach" app will no longer be updated; users can find beach-related updates and details under the "More" tab within the SJC Connect App.

One-man show brings magic to Adele Grage

Jason Woods is more than a playwright. He’s a conduit for magic. For more than a dozen years, Woods has built enchanted worlds from dragon scales and fairy dust layered with dreamy orchestrations he composed.

Florida Chamber Music Project will perform in St. Augustine

The Florida Chamber Music Project (FCMP) will perform quartets by Haydn and Schumann on May 6 as part of the St. Augustine Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts. The concert will be at Memorial Presbyterian Church at 32 Sevilla St. from noon to 1 p.m. St.

St. Johns County hosts Earth Day event April 20

The St. Johns County Solid Waste Division has announced its inaugural Earth Day event for April 20, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Tillman Ridge Landfill, 3005 Allen Nease Road, Elkton. The event offers free services to St. Johns County residents, including e-waste recycling and paper shredding.

St. Johns County announces reopening of Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Parking

St. Johns County has reopened public access to Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Parking and beach access as progress continues on the $38.6 million Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project.

St. Johns County libraries extending hours

The St. Johns County Public Library System will expand library service hours beginning April 7. From 1 to 5 p.m., the Ponte Vedra Beach, Bartram Trail, Main and Southeast branches will open Sundays. Additionally, the Anastasia Island and Hastings branches will open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.