The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is requesting the submission of nominations for the 14th Annual Beaches Watch Give-Back donation. This $500 donation recognizes a nonprofit organization that helps enrich the lives of beaches residents. Nominated organizations must be a registered Florida nonprofit that primarily serves the beaches communities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach and/or Neptune Beach. Prior recipients are not eligible for consideration for 3 years after they received the Give-Back
Read more →Beaches Watch is pleased to present the 2023 Fland Sharp Memorial Scholarship to Fletcher High School senior Traci Schrock, a top First Coast scholar-athlete who is planning to attend the University of North Carolina-Wilmington this fall. Schrock, a National Honor Society member and an Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award winner, and she captained the Fletcher volleyball team and played beach volleyball. She plans to study coastal engineering. Beaches Watch awarded the
Read more →On May 16, 2023, Duval County voters will go to the polls to vote in the Jacksonville Unitary Election. Beaches voters will be voting for the Jacksonville Mayor and At-Large City Council representatives. Early voting for the Unitary Election will be held: May 1 – May 14, 2023 10am – 6pm Beaches Branch Library 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach, FL 32266 2023 JACKSONVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM: On April 28, 2023,
Read more →For the 7th year, Beaches Watch is soliciting applications for the Fland Sharp Memorial Scholarship to support a deserving senior in their next steps after high school. This $1,000 scholarship recognizes and supports our future. Applicants need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in good standing with the Dean’s Office, and submit the Fland Sharp Memorial Scholarship Application with a 500-word essay no later than 5pm, Sunday, April 30,
Read more →On March 21, 2023, Duval County voters will go to the polls to vote in the Unitary First Election for Jacksonville. Beaches voters will be voting for the Jacksonville Mayor, District 13 beaches representative and At-Large City Council representatives. Early voting for the Unitary Election will be held: March 6 – March 19, 2023 10am – 6pm Beaches Branch Library 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach, FL 32266 2023 JACKSONVILLE MAYORAL
Read more →Beaches Watch is pleased to announce the Beaches Council on Aging is the 2022 Beaches Watch Give-Back Donation recipient. On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, Beaches Watch will be presenting the Give-Back donation to representatives from the Beaches Council On Aging at 7pm at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St, Neptune Beach. The public is invited to attend this meeting to learn more about the Beaches Council on Aging as well
Read more →The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is requesting the submission of nominations for the 13th Annual Beaches Watch Give-Back donation. This $500 donation recognizes a 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 and Beaches Fine Arts Series, Deck the Chairs and the American Red
Read more →On August 23, voters will go to the polls to select the District 2 School Board representative for the beaches. Before you vote, we encourage you to learn more about the candidates so you can make an informed decision. DISTRICT 2 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM On August 3 at 7pm at the Beaches Branch Library, voters will have a chance to hear the candidates respond to questions on issues important
Read more →*** IMPORTANT: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 9, 2022 *** For the 6th year, Beaches Watch is soliciting applications for the Fland Sharp Memorial Scholarship to support a deserving senior in their next steps after high school. This $1,000 scholarship recognizes and supports our future. Applicants need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in good standing with the Dean’s Office, and submit the Fland Sharp Memorial Scholarship Application with a
Read more →LEARN ABOUT THE JACKSONVILLE CANDIDATES BEFORE YOU VOTE On February 22, 2022, the City of Jacksonville with have a special election runoff to fill the remaining term of the late Tommy Hazouri who served as the At-Large Group 3 council member. EARLY VOTING: February 12 – February 20, 2022 10am – 6pm Beaches Branch Library 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach, FL 32266 ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Learn more
Read more →Since 2010 the Beaches Watch Give Back Award recognizes an organization that has a substantial impact on the beaches communities. This year, Beaches Watch presented the Give Back donation to the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM). Established in 1985, BEAM provides rent, utility, food assistance and case management services for residents or workers within the beaches area communities, which includes Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Mayport, San Pablo
Read more →The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is requesting the submission of nominations for the 12th Annual Beaches Watch Give-Back donation. This $500 donation recognizes a 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 and Beaches Fine Arts Series, Deck the Chairs and the American Red
Read more →The Jacksonville Beach City Council will be reviewing the entire City Charter over the next 6 months to identify any changes that will be proposed and placed on the November 2022 ballot. The City Council will review the Charter during special public meetings and citizens are allowed to provide public comments at the beginning of each meeting. Meeting details and instructions for public comment will be provided with each special
Read more →In preparation for the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that begins on March 2, 2021, Scott Dudley, Director of Field Advocacy with the Florida League of Cities, was the guest speaker at the Beaches Watch meeting on Wednesday, February 3. During the Legislative Session, the Florida League of Cities provides a strong and influential presence at the state Capitol. By utilizing their new, three-pronged approach of lobbying the state and federal
Read more →On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Beaches Watch President, Maria Mark and board member, Sandy Golding, presented the $500 Give-Back donation to Our Father’s Housewares. Pictured L-R: Sandy Golding; Michael Currelley; Dan Turner; Pam Peffer; Leslee Burch; Pastor Robert McCrary; Dianne Russell; Lou Allen Aston; Maria Mark. Our Father’s Housewares was started in 2003 by Community Presbyterian with the mission to meet the needs of the poor in the beaches communities
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