Awards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacksonville Beach, FL (November 13, 2009) – The River Branch Foundation has been chosen by the Board of Directors of Beaches Watch, Inc. as the recipient of the 2009 Friend of the Beaches Award. The award will be presented at the Beaches Watch monthly meeting on December 2nd at 7pm in the Community Room at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St., Neptune Beach. The public is invited to attend.

On February 1, 2010, Beaches Watch was presented a certificate of merit by the Northeast Florida Regional Council.  As a nominee for the 2009 Regional Quality of Life Award, Beaches Watch received the certificate of merit in recognition for the group’s activities that contribute to the livability and quality of life in Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville Beach, FL (December 3, 2008) – Marcy Silkenbaken of Ponte Vedra has been chosen by Beaches Watch, Inc. as the 2008 Friend of the Beaches Award recipient. The award was presented to Marcy on Wednesday, December 3 at 7pm at the monthly meeting at Fletcher High School. Marcy was nominated by Bonnie Barnes and chosen for the award based on her community involvement and contributions over the last decade

(December 5, 2007) – Bennie Furlong from Jacksonville Beach has been chosen by Beaches Watch, Inc. as the 2007 Friend of the Beaches award recipient. The award was presented to Bennie on Wednesday, December 5th at 7pm the Beaches Watch monthly meeting at Fletcher High School. Bennie was nominated by Tom Taylor and chosen as the 2007 award recipient based on her exemplary, life-long contributions to the quality of life