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“A Cool Place to Live”: new Beaches Museum exhibit upcoming

Darvin Nelson, Reporter • Oct 23, 2019

The Beaches Museum’s mission is “to preserve and share the distinct history and culture of the Beaches area.” With that being said, the Beaches Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Neptune...

Figurative art on display in Jacksonville Beach

Jesse Raymer • Jun 5, 2017

UNF Alum Taylor Castner and local artist Aaron Shelton held an exhibit at the 1st Street Loft this past weekend in Jacksonville Beach. Castner, a graduate from the UNF sculpture program, created sculpture...

The Weekend Ahead: July 28-31

Courtney Stringfellow • Jul 28, 2016

Celebrate the end of summer session with some fun around Jax. Friday, July 29 — UNF School of Computing Pokemon Go Tournament What: A Pokemon Go tournament is finally coming to a campus near you....

Fourth on First: Independence Day tips for Jax Beach

Mark Judson • Jul 1, 2016

A Jacksonville bucket list of where to go on the Fourth of July isn’t complete without a trip to the beach. There’s something about mixing bikes, beaches, fireworks and friends that seems perfectly...

UNF sculptures to brighten up Jax Beach

Danae Leake • Jun 3, 2016

Five large-scale outdoor sculptures created by UNF students will be displayed at a new sculpture park on June 20th at 480 1st street south in Jacksonville Beach.

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6 Beach Activities to Heat Up Your Summer

Patrick Grabowski • Apr 14, 2016

Whether you’re heading to the beach to catch some rays, swim in the ocean or pretend spring break didn’t end, try a better alternative to having fun with friends— or just enjoy the natural beauty we have right in our own backyard.

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Local Eatery of the Week: Angie’s Subs

Courtney Stringfellow • Feb 22, 2016

This week's featured local eatery of the week is Angie's Subs--a sandwich shop in Jax Beach well worthy of a trip.

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Jacksonville Beach loses local music venue Freebird Live

Patrick Grabowski • Oct 9, 2015

The popular music venue will be converted into a new restaurant and bar January of next year.

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Faith City Fiasco makes a stir with ‘ugly guy rock’

Spinnaker • Feb 2, 2010

Jax Beach delinquents band together to churn out some rap-influenced hardcore tunes.

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Lose your stress, use your brain

Spinnaker • Oct 6, 2009

Lecturer visits UNF, gives five steps to reduce stress School work, exams, papers, weight and time management, jobs, finances and a social life. College students attempt to juggle all these activities...