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 →On March 20, the Jacksonville Beach City Council voted 5-2 to put a referendum on the May 16 ballot proposing an amendment to the City Charter to allow a height increase to 55 feet on the Latham Plaza parking lot property to allow the City to redevelop the property with a mixed use development and parking garage. Councilmembers Sandy Golding and Bill Horn voted AGAINST placing the referendum on the
Read more →At the February 13 City Council Briefing, Jacksonville Beach City Manager Mike Staffopoulos suggested the City Council consider a Charter amendment to allow increased height on ONE PROPERTY in the Central Business District, the Latham Plaza parking lot property south of Latham Plaza. As a result, the City Council is considering an amendment to the City Charter to allow a height increase to 55 feet on the Latham Plaza parking
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 →Three seats are up for election on November 8 for Atlantic Beach. Click on the candidate’s name to see their website. Mayor – Commissioner Seat 1: Curtis R Ford Sean Keane Brittany Norris Commissioner Seat 4: Candace Kelly (incumbent) Jennifer Deery Lagner Commissioner Seat 5: Kevin Nottingham Jessica Ring ATLANTIC BEACH CANDIDATE FORUM: Beaches Watch hosted a candidate forum on October 3 for Atlantic Beach candidates
Read more →NEPTUNE BEACH SEAT 4 CANDIDATE INFORMATION: Click on the name below to see the candidate websites/biographies: Christine Burke Josh Messinger NEPTUNE BEACH CANDIDATE FORUM: Beaches Watch hosted a candidate forum on October 12 for Neptune Beach Seat 4 candidates who will be on the November 8 general election ballot. If you were not able to attend the forum, you can watch the video here: IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTING: General Election:
Read more →After a full review of the Jacksonville Beach City Charter, the Jacksonville Beach City Council has placed 16 Charter amendments on the November 8, 2022 ballot to address various things in the City’s Charter. Jacksonville Beach voters are encouraged to read and understand each amendment before you vote. Read the JAX BEACH CHARTER AMENDMENTS. Watch Jacksonville Beach Mayor Hoffman provide an overview of the Jax Beach Charter Amendments: Here is a
Read more →The City of Jacksonville Beach will be hosting budget workshops to brief the City Council on the proposed budget for 2022-2023. Citizens are encouraged to attend the budget workshops to learn about where your tax dollars are proposed to be spent in the coming year. Citizens are encouraged to mark your calendars and plan to attend the budget workshop meeting. All Budget Workshop meetings will be held in City Hall
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 →Neptune Beach has announced a tentative schedule for the remaining public meetings for the Land Development Code updates beginning with a roundtable on March 29 through the July 5 Council meeting. To see the tentative schedule and details, click HERE. Tentative dates are as follows: May 11 at 6pm: Community Development Board Meeting, City Council Chambers May 16 at 6pm: City Council Workshop, City Council Chambers June 6 at 6pm:
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 →From April 2021 to October 2021, the Jacksonville Beach City Council reviewed the entire Jacksonville Beach City Charter with the assistance of charter expert Cliff Shepherd. As a result of the charter review, the City Council has identified several areas of the Charter that need to be updated. The identified changes to the Charter could be placed on the November 2022 ballot for citizens to vote on. On Monday, March
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