The Beaches Reader

09/01/2025

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09/01/2025

Neptune Beach stepping up enforcement on E-Bike’s

09/01/2025

08/01/2025

Tonight, take the opportunity to listen as our Beaches Mayors present the 2025 State of the Beaches.

Don't miss the State of the Beaches meeting tonight! Hear from our beach mayors about the past year and plans for the coming year! This is always an informative meeting, so we hope to see you there!
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08/01/2025

Maybe you can help identify this person of interest for Jacksonville Beach Police Department.

08/01/2025

“Sources: Five Pipe bombs found in car in St. Johns County, person arrested”

A law enforcement source tells Action News Jax investigators found at least five pipe bombs in the suspect’s car.

07/01/2025

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Tree giveaway at this Sunday's farmer market to highlight AB Arbor Day celebration; reserve your free tree now at www.coab.us/treegiveaway.

The City of Atlantic Beach is commemorating Arbor Day this month with a ceremony, tree giveaway, and promotion of the City’s heritage tree program. In Florida, Arbor Day is observed on the third Friday of each January.

Atlantic Beach’s Arbor Day celebrations are carried out by City staff and the City Commission-appointed Environmental Stewardship Committee in connection with the City’s application to renew its Tree City USA designation, a recognition bestowed to communities that have programs in place to manage and expand their public trees.

The trees that are being made available to Atlantic Beach residents at the AB Farmer's Market on Sunday, Jan. 12, were purchased with funds paid by property owners or builders who removed trees on private property. Fifth three-gallon live oaks, red cedars, and magnolias will be available from 10 a.m. to noon in the drive-thru-style giveaway; volunteers and staff will load the tree in the recipients’ vehicle.

On Jan. 13, the City Commission is slated to consider approving the Environmental Stewardship Committee-nominated heritage tree designation for a landmark 68-inch-diameter multi-oak live oak tree at 1958 and 1964 Brista De Mar Circle. The proposed heritage tree is estimated to be 134 years old. In keeping with the tradition of naming heritage trees in Atlantic Beach, the property owners are naming the tree “The Twin Trees.” Although the special designation does not prevent a tree from ever being removed, it makes it more difficult and costly to remove the designated trees.

According to the City of Atlantic Beach tree-protection code, heritage trees are “any tree determined by the City Commission to be of unique or intrinsic value due to its age, size, species, and/or cultural, ecological or historical significance or some other contribution to the city’s character, specifically including all cypress, live oak and magnolia trees with diameter 30 inches or greater.”

The Arbor Day ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the Police Department flagpole.

In Arbor Day celebrations throughout the United States and beyond, citizens also are encouraged to do their part in helping to reduce air pollution, conserve energy, and beautify the environment by planting trees. Planting native trees protects the environment’s balance and beauty by preventing the spread of invasive plants and offsetting some of the potential impacts of climate change.

For more information, email [email protected] or call (904) 247-5804.

07/01/2025

Getting excited for the Superbowl and want to make a difference in your community! Join us for the Rotary Club of Jacksonville-Oceanside's IV Annual Super Co****le for a Cause tournament. Registration starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 8th at ABBQ Meat & Drink. Register a team for just $175, you'll enjoy delicious barbeque, refreshing beverages, and a chance to win some amazing raffle prizes. Plus, the top three players will receive fantastic awards! Even if you're not competing, there's plenty to enjoy with raffles, food, drinks, and even a Kids Roar Zone! Don't miss out on this incredible event - sign up to compete or come as a ticketed spectator by clicking the link below. See you there! tinyurl.com/SuperCo****leforaCauseTeam24
Benefiting Beaches Habitat for Humanity PossAbilities Plus V for Victory and other charities supported by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville Oceanside

06/01/2025

BEACHES WATCH
🇺🇸STATE OF THE BEACHES🇺🇸

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7pm

LOCATION:
Beaches Branch Library
600 3rd St.
Neptune Beach, FL 32266

Guest Speakers:
Curtis Ford, Mayor of Atlantic Beach Chris Hoffman, Mayor of Jacksonville
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Cori Bylund, Mayor of Neptune Beach

03/01/2025

31/12/2024

ARTS IN THE PARK 2025!

Arts in the Park is to be held on Saturday, April 26

What: Arts in the Park

Date: April 26

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: Johansen Park, 1600 Park Terrace W., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Contact: City of Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts & Recreation [email protected] or (904) 247-5828

Atlantic Beach—The City of Atlantic Beach will host its 22nd annual Arts in the Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 26. The event is free, open to the public, and family-friendly.

Visit with local artisans and craftspeople sharing their different artist mediums including visual art, jewelry, wood crafting, glass blowing, and more.

Johansen Park is located at the corner of Seminole Rd. and Park Terrace E and W.

For more information, email [email protected] or call (904) 247-5828.

The event is weather-permitting and could be rescheduled or canceled in the event of inclement weather (heavy rain or thunderstorms). Please be sure to check the COAB Cultural Arts and Recreation page and events web page (www.coab.us/events) for information and updates.

30/12/2024

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27/12/2024

For the first time in 30 years, the St. Johns River Ferry will get a companion.