The Jacksonville Beach City Council has scheduled budget workshops to review the proposed budget for FY 21/22. The public is encouraged to attend to learn about how your tax dollars are being spent. BUDGET WORKSHOP CALENDAR BUDGET WORKSHOP VIDEOS Budget Showcase and Financial Condition Report Executive & Legislative, Finance and HR Police Public Works, Planning & Development, Redevelopment Beaches Energy, Parks & Recreation BUDGET HEARINGS Tuesday, 9/7/21 at 5:45pm: first
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
Read more →The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is requesting the submission of nominations for the 11th Annual Beaches Watch “Give Back” donation. This donation recognizes a nonprofit organization that enriches 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, Deck the Chairs and the American Red Cross Volunteer
Read more →LEARN ABOUT THE HOUSE DISTRICT 11 CANDIDATES Beaches Watch asked the Florida House District 11 candidates to respond to a questionnaire about issues important to beaches voters. You can see the candidate responses by clicking on the name of the candidate. Read candidate questionnaires: Cord Byrd Joshua Hicks Check out the candidates’ websites: Cord Byrd Joshua Hicks LEARN ABOUT COUNTY CHARTER AND STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS On the 2020 General Election
Read more →2020 ATLANTIC BEACH ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to the Atlantic Beach candidates who were elected on November 3rd to serve the citizens of Atlantic Beach! Mayor: Ellen Glasser See Mayor ELECTION RESULTS Commissioner Seat 2: Bruce Stanley Bole See Commissioner Seat 2 ELECTION RESULTS Commissioner Seat 3: Dr. Michael L. Waters See Commissioner Seat 3 ELECTION RESULTS Special thanks to all the candidates who worked hard to have the opportunity to
Read more →2020 JACKSONVILLE BEACH ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to the Jacksonville Beach candidates who were elected on November 3rd to serve the citizens of Jacksonville Beach! Mayor: Chris Hoffman See Mayor ELECTION RESULTS At-Large Seat 1: Fernando Meza See At-Large Seat 1 ELECTION RESULTS At-Large Seat 3: Chet Stokes See At-Large Seat 3 ELECTION RESULTS Special thanks to all the candidates who worked hard to have the opportunity to serve the citizens
Read more →The Jacksonville Beach City Council has scheduled budget workshops to review the proposed budget for FY 20/21. The location will be in the Council Chambers and the public is invited to attend to learn about how your tax dollars are being used. BUDGET WORKSHOP CALENDAR Friday 7/31/20: 2:00 – 4:30pm Budget Showcase / Financial Condition Report Monday 8/3/20: 4:00 – 6:00pm Executive & Legislative, Finance and Human Resources Tuesday 8/4/20:
Read more →The Atlantic Beach City Commission has scheduled budget workshops to review the proposed budget for FY 20/21. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the budget meetings will be held virtually. For instructions for viewing the meetings and providing public comment: CLICK HERE The public is invited to attend to learn about how your tax dollars are being used: Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:00
Read more →2020 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to Kerry Chin who has been re-elected to serve as the Neptune Beach City Council Seat 3 representative. Esther Byrd: 869 (43.02%) John Cauley: 110 (5.45%) Kerry Chin: 1,041 (51.53%) To see results details: CLICK HERE LEARN ABOUT THE CANDIDATES BEFORE YOU VOTE! Beaches Watch asked all the Neptune Beach Seat 3 candidates to respond in writing to questions about Neptune Beach issues. Click on the name
Read more →The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is pleased to present the 2020 Fland Sharp Memorial Scholarship to Fletcher High School senior Jack Rowan who shares in our mission to preserve and improve the wonderful quality of life of our special beaches communities. Choosing from all of the deserving scholarship applicants always presents a challenge for Beaches Watch. This year, Jack stood out for his scholastic achievements, his commitment to improving
Read more →In 2016, the City of Atlantic Beach (COAB) suspended enforcement of content-based sign regulations that were in conflict with a 2015 Supreme Court ruling. That ruling held that sign regulations must be “content neutral.” The COAB City Commission will review the code ordinance and vote on proposed changes addressing intent, definition, and proposed changes for residential, commercial, and industrial districts. Specific issues include number of signs and flags on a
Read more →In what has become a year of uncertainty and dramatic change for our students, Beaches Watch offers a bit of continuity. For the 4th year, we encourage Fletcher High School seniors to apply for the Fland Sharp Memorial Scholarship. 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
Read more →The Beaches Watch Board of Directors is honored to announce Bill Gulliford as the recipient of the 2020 Friend of the Beaches Award. The award will be presented at the Beaches Watch Membership Social on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL. The Friend of the Beaches Award honors individuals, businesses or organizations who have greatly contributed to enrich our
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