Jacksonville Beach, FL (April 12, 2015) – The Beaches Branch Library was presented the 2015 Friend of the Beaches Award at the Beaches Watch Membership Social on April 1, 2015 at the Beaches History Museum. In addition to the Beaches Branch Library and staff, the 2015 Friend of the Beaches Award recognized the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library volunteers as well as Yvonne and Mike Appell for their exemplary
Read more →On April 1, the Beaches Watch Board of Directors hosted the fifth annual Beaches Watch member social at the Beaches History Museum. The turnout was great and everyone enjoyed food and fun and many won fabulous raffle prizes donated by area businesses and individuals. We would especially like to thank the businesses and individuals who supported Beaches Watch by donating over $1,300 in raffle prizes! We hope you will support
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (December 4, 2014) – On December 3, local nonprofit organization Beaches Fine Arts Series (BFAS) was presented the 5th Annual Beaches Watch “Give-Back” donation. Kathy Wallis, Executive Director for Beaches Fine Arts Series and Tracy Morris, President of the Board of Trustees, were in attendance to receive the $1,000 donation and provide a presentation about the Beaches Community Kitchen organization. Since 1972, Beaches Fine Art Series has
Read more →Founded in 2004 by beaches residents, Beaches Watch has been providing 10 years of service to the beaches communities. On Saturday, September 27, the Beaches Watch 10 Year Anniversary Celebration was held at the Cobalt Moon Water Studio to celebrate this wonderful milestone. During the 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, Beaches Watch recognized Neptune Beach Mayor Harriet Pruette for her years of service to the beaches communities by presenting her the
Read more →On June 25, Jerry Holland (Duval County Supervisor of Elections) and Beth Fleet (Candidate and Records Director) presented a candidate training workshop to Atlantic Beach candidates, their campaign teams and others that are considering running for office in the future. “An important element to a smooth election is to have informed candidates who are knowledgeable of the election laws,” said Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland. At the candidate training workshop,
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (December 4, 2013) – On December 4, local nonprofit organization Beaches Community Kitchen (BCK) was presented the 4th Annual Beaches Watch “Give-Back” donation. Mary Jane Brown, President of the Board for Beaches Community Kitchen, and other BCK representatives were in attendance to receive the $1,000 donation and provide a presentation about the Beaches Community Kitchen organization. Beaches Community Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (June 5, 2013) – Lillie Sullivan has been chosen by the Board of Directors of Beaches Watch, Inc. as the recipient of the 2013 Friend of the Beaches Award. The award was presented at the Beaches Watch monthly meeting on June 5 at 7pm in the Beaches Branch Library Community Room, 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach. The public is invited to attend. Lillie Sullivan is being recognized
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (December 5, 2012) – Lend An Ear Outreach, recipient of the 3rd Annual Beaches Watch “Give-Back” donation, was presented a $1,000 donation at the Beaches Watch meeting on Wednesday, December 5 at 7pm in the Community Room of the Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach. Lend An Ear Outreach representatives were in attendance to receive the donation and made a very informative presentation about the
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (April 18, 2012) – The St. Johns River Ferry Task Force has been chosen by the Board of Directors of Beaches Watch, Inc. as the recipient of the 2012 Friend of the Beaches Award. The award will be presented at the Beaches Watch monthly meeting on May 2 at 7pm in the Fletcher Middle School Cafeteria, 2000 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach. The public is invited to
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (December 7, 2011) – On December 7, 2011, Beaches Council for the Disabled and Ish Brandt Beautification Committee representatives were each presented a $500 donation as the recipients of the 2nd Annual Beaches Watch “Give-Back” donation. The donation was presented by Beaches Watch President Sandy Golding to Kara Tucker, President of Beaches Council for the Disabled and Barbara Jackson, President of the Ish Brandt Beautification Committee at
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (November 9, 2010) – On November 9, 2010, Dial-A-Ride representatives were presented a $1,000 donation as the recipient of the inaugural Beaches Watch “Give-Back” donation. The donation was presented to Dial-A-Ride president Bennie Furlong by Beaches Watch President Sandy Golding at the Bennie Furlong Senior Center, 281 19th Ave. S., Jacksonville Beach. This year, the Beaches Watch Board of Directors established an annual Beaches Watch “Give-Back” donation
Read more →Gretchen Ferrell and the Beaches Local Food Network have been chosen by the Board of Directors of Beaches Watch, Inc. as the recipient of the 2010 Friend of the Beaches Award. The award will be presented at the Beaches Watch monthly meeting on February 2 at 7pm in the Council Chambers of Neptune Beach City Hall, 116 1st St., Neptune Beach. The public is invited to attend. The Beaches Local
Read more →On November 4th, Beaches Watch celebrated our fifth anniversary with a high-rise cake and memorabilia from the first efforts of Beaches Watch. Five years ago, Beaches Watch was formed to educate and involve citizens in the decisions that affect our beaches quality of life. Our group’s first effort was to sponsor the 35 foot height referendum for Jacksonville Beach. On November 2nd, 76% of voters approved the height limit, so
Read more →At the February 5, 2014 Beaches Watch meeting, a distinguished panel of experts spoke about the proposed dredging of the St. Johns River. If you were unable to attend this meeting, you can watch the meeting video: February 2014 Beaches Watch Meeting Video. The proposed dredging panelists consisted of the following: Lisa Rinaman (St. Johns Riverkeeper); Dr. Quinton White (Executive Director Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute); Eric Summa (Corps
Read more →On May 19, Duval County voters will go to the polls to vote in the General Election for the Jacksonville elections. Early voting for the General Election will be held: May 4 – May 17, 2015 10am-6pm Beaches Branch Library 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach, FL 32266 MAYOR & SHERIFF CANDIDATE FORUM: On April 16, 2015, Beaches Watch hosted a candidate forum so beaches voters can learn more about the
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