The Mayor and Commission will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, January 21st at the Commission Chambers, 800 Seminole Road from 10 am to Noon. Citizens will have an opportunity to provide their input on City government and other issues. Atlantic Beach citizens are encouraged to attend and share your questions, comments and concerns with your Atlantic Beach Mayor and Commissioners.
Read more →A public workshop was held Monday, December 5, 2016 in the Jax Beach Council Chambers to bring elected and appointed officials, staff and the public up to speed on the progress of the Downtown Action Plan – Implementation and Management Plan. To gain additional public input into the preparation of this plan, a survey has been prepared and is available at the following link: www.jaxbeachliving.net. Simply enter your email address
Read more →The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Fletcher High School Coastal Marine Science Service Club has been selected to be the recipient of the 7th Annual Beaches Watch “Give-Back” donation and will be presented a check in the amount of $1,000 at the Beaches Watch meeting on Wednesday, December 7 at 7pm in the Community Room of the Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach.
Read more →When Hurricane Matthew hit Northeast Florida, the dunes along Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach protected the coastal communities from serious storm surge damage. However, the dunes sustained significant damage and future storms could now result in flooding without the dune protection. On Wednesday, November 2, Beaches Watch hosted a speaker panel to discuss plans to restore the dunes. Speakers were Kevin Bodge, coastal and ocean engineer with Olsen and Associates;
Read more →The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is requesting the submission of nominations for the 7th Annual Beaches Watch “Give Back” donation. This donation recognizes a beaches nonprofit organization that helps enrich the lives of beaches residents. Prior recipients have been Dial-A-Ride, Beaches Council for the Disabled, the Ish Brandt Beautification Committee, Lend An Ear Outreach Ministries, Beaches Community Kitchen, Beaches Fine Arts Series, and Deck the Chairs and the American
Read more →On November 8, 2016, Jacksonville Beach voters will go to the polls to vote in the General Election to vote for Mayor and three At-Large Council seats. GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUM: On Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Beaches Watch in cooperation with the JBEPTA MaPS Academy held a candidate forum for the Jacksonville Beach Mayor and City Council candidates on the general election ballot at the Jacksonville Beach Elementary School Cafetorium. The Jacksonville Beach Candidate forum gave voters
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (March 2, 2016) – On March 2, 2016 Kathy Christensen, the Education Director for Beaches Habitat was presented the 2016 Friend of the Beaches Award by the Beaches Watch Board of Directors. The Friend of the Beaches Award honors individuals, businesses or organizations who have greatly contributed to enrich our quality of life at the beaches. As the 2016 Friend of the Beaches recipient, Kathy is being recognized
Read more →On March 2, the Beaches Watch Board of Directors hosted the sixth annual Beaches Watch member social at the Beaches History Museum. The turnout was great and everyone enjoyed food and fun and 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 the raffle prizes! We hope you will support these businesses with your
Read more →Jacksonville Beach, FL (November 23, 2015) – The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Deck the Chairs and the American Red Cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corps have been selected to be the recipient of the 6th Annual Beaches Watch “Give-Back” donation and will be presented a check in the amount of $1,000 at the Beaches Watch meeting on Wednesday, December 2 at 7pm in the Chapel at
Read more →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
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