Welcome to "The Beach Life" newsletter. This resource, directly from the City of Jacksonville Beach Government, is meant to serve as a short, informative, and meaningful way to provide news, resources, and other information to Jacksonville Beach residents and others who care about our beautiful beach community!

Photo credit: John Tesh, Jacksonville Beach photographer

🎶 The Full Lineup is Here for Jax Beach Country Fest!

We’re counting down the days until the Seawalk Pavilion turns into a stage for some of country music’s rising stars! Join us on Saturday, June 14, for a day full of live music, good vibes, and beachside fun.

Here’s who’s coming to the stage:

Tigirlily Gold • John Morgan • Bryce Leatherwood • Katie O • Emily Mikus • Darrell Rae

Mark your calendar, grab your boots (or flip flops), and get ready to sing along all day long at Jax Beach Country Fest!

Click here to view a video with updates about this year's event.

🎶 SeaWalk Sessions: June 4

Ease into summer with live music and local flavor at SeaWalk Sessions, happening Wednesday, June 4 from 6 - 8 PM, at the Seawalk Pavilion. This month’s featured artist is Liz Bechtle, bringing laid-back acoustic vibes, while Spanish American Cuisine serves up delicious eats.

Expect chill tunes, tasty food, and that unbeatable oceanfront atmosphere — all free and open to the public. Whether you’re winding down midweek or just love discovering local talent, SeaWalk Sessions is your new favorite beach tradition.

Park Enhancements in Jacksonville Beach

Exciting developments are underway to enhance our community spaces:

Fountain View Park: An upcoming 8-foot-wide path will improve pedestrian access, making it safer and more enjoyable for walkers and cyclists alike.
Carver Center: A brand-new playground is being installed, replacing the previous equipment to provide a fresh, fun, and safe environment for children and families.

These upgrades aim to enrich the recreational experiences for all residents and visitors. Stay tuned for more updates as these projects progress!

Click here to view a video about the updates to these parks!

🧘‍♀️ Free Yoga at the Pavilion

Stretch, breathe, and soak up the beach vibes! Hot Spot Power Yoga is partnering with the City of Jacksonville Beach to offer a free, all-level yoga class at the Seawalk Pavilion. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just getting started, this class is the perfect way to move your body and enjoy our beautiful oceanfront setting.

Next class: June 17, 6 - 7 PM

📍 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach

🧺 Bring a mat, towel, water — and a friend!

🚗 Classic Car Cruise at the Beach! 🏁

Rev up your engines and cruise into Latham Plaza for the Classic Car Cruise, happening every 4th Tuesday of the month from 4–7 PM! 🚙✨ Stroll along the beach and admire a stunning collection of classic and vintage cars while enjoying the ocean breeze.

📅 4th Tuesday of Each Month

⏰ 4 – 7 PM

📍 Jacksonville Beach

Car enthusiasts and families alike won’t want to miss this free, fun, and nostalgic event by the shore!

Flood zone information is available upon request from the City of Jacksonville Beach Planning and Development Department. FEMA updated the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for Duval County in 2018. The new maps became effective on November 2, 2018.

To request flood zone information on a property, please contact the Planning and Development Department with the street address, real estate number, and/or legal description of the property. If an exact determination cannot be made, the reference number of the FIRM Community Panel that shows the property can be provided. You can also obtain flood information on property by visiting https://maps.coj.net/jaxgis/ and selecting Duval Property.

Copies of elevation certificates for developed properties in flood zones are also available for most properties built since 1990, if the structure was in a flood zone when constructed. Copies of elevation certificates for developed properties since January 1, 2017, may also be available through the Florida Department of Emergency Management by visiting https://florida.withforerunner.com/properties.

Contact the Planning and Development Department for more information at 904-247-6142 or email at planning@jaxbchfl.net. For more information, you can access the City’s Flood Map Information handout by clicking here. It is important to know information about a property’s food zone before purchasing or making improvements.

You may have noticed some recent updates to the Jacksonville Beach Lifesaving Station — including a fresh coat of paint and new signage proudly declaring it the home of Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue and the Volunteer Life Saving Corps. These improvements are part of a temporary refresh while the City begins long-term planning for more extensive repairs and renovations.

Future improvements could take up to two years and will ensure this iconic facility remains a historic landmark and continues to serve our community safely and effectively for decades to come.

Jacksonville Beach City Council has adopted an updated Land Development Code. You can view it by clicking here.

🚧 Milling & Paving Project Update 🚧

The City of Jacksonville Beach is undergoing an extensive milling and paving project.

What You Need to Know:

The project will cover 13 sections across Jacksonville Beach.
We are working with our contractor to develop and share a schedule as soon as possible.

Stay Informed:

Updates will be shared through CodeRed notifications and, when possible, flyers delivered door-to-door.
You can also contact us directly at 904-247-6195 with any questions.

We will post updates to Facebook and our website.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we prepare for this important infrastructure improvement.

As you head to the beach this spring, keep our beach rules in mind!

No drinking alcoholic beverages in public;
No public intoxication or endangerment of the safety of another person or property;
No nudity is allowed
No possession of controlled substances;
No glass bottles or containers on the beach;
No throwing debris on the beach or into the ocean;
No walking, sitting, or standing on the sand dunes; and
No grills on the beach
No smoking on the beach

Read our complete list of rules by clicking here.

Paid Parking Information

The paid parking program of the City of Jacksonville Beach began on March 01, 2025, and will end on November 2, 2025.

Days

Paid parking program days are Friday through Sunday, special events, and select holidays.

Hours

Paid parking program hours are 8 pm on Friday until 2 am Saturday; 10 am. Saturday until 2 am. Sunday; and 10 am Sunday until midnight.

Paid Parking Locations

14 1st Street North (Latham Plaza)
422 1st Street North
503 1st Street North (Pier)
450 2nd Street North
102 2nd Avenue North parking lot
On-street parking in the 100 block of 6th Avenue North
On-street parking in the 6th Avenue North street-end
On-street parking spaces for First, Second, and Third Avenues, South, including the street-end, 100 Block, and 200 Block.

Regular Costs

Costs for paid parking are $4 for the first two hours and $2 per hour for each additional hour, with a maximum of $12. City of Jacksonville Beach residents park for free if they have registered their license plates with the paid parking vendor. You can find the link to the registration page here.

Holidays / Special Events

Costs for holidays and special events are $15 flat rate for Springing the Blues weekend, Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July weekend, Labor Day weekend, and Beaches Oktoberfest Weekend. Note - If the 4th of July falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, the $15 flat rate is for that date only. Paid Parking will not be utilized during the Sea and Sky Spectacular or Opening of the Beaches Parade.

Stay informed in just two minutes! Every Tuesday at 2 PM, we bring you quick, engaging videos highlighting important updates, events, and news from Jacksonville Beach. Whether it’s city projects, community events, or helpful tips, Take 2 Tuesdays keeps you in the loop without taking too much of your time.

If you’re uninsured and need care, contact Healthlink JAX.

This free, 24/7 service connects Duval County residents without health insurance to doctors via video call. Our doctors and care navigators are available to answer questions, treat illnesses, refill prescriptions, and guide patients to free clinic resources. Call 904-925-CARE (2273) to get started.

Visit www.healthlinkjax.com for more information!

We receive many questions about several areas in the City. We are working hard to move projects along; please see below for updates.

Pier Parking Lot

Dumpster Enclosure: Completed with a beautiful mural! Come check it out!
Parking Lot: The parking lot is open! We are still working on landscaping.

Welcome to Jacksonville Beach Sign

The new sign has been installed and is fully functional!

Gonzales Park

Now open!

This park renovation is complete, including the baseball field and tree planting courtesy of the Jacksonville Tree Commission.

900-Day Construction Project

This project contains reconstruction of the city blocks east of SR A1A, from 5th Avenue South to 10th Avenue South. The work includes a new stormwater conveyance system. Contractors will also regrade the area to improve surface water flow, install new sidewalks, driveways, lighting, add public parking, and replace the existing water and sewer facilities which are coming to the end of their lifespan.

Current Phase: Phase 3

Phase Information:

This phase involves reconstruction of the existing City roadway and alley right-of-way to bring roadways, sidewalks and driveways to current city standards. New curb inlets will be constructed and piped to the new storm trunk line on 1st St. S. The existing potable water main on the west side of 2nd St. S. from 7th to 5th will also be replaced, as the existing pipeline has reached its end of useful life. All existing water mains on the Avenues within this phase will be replaced. The existing gravity sewers in the alleyways will be removed and replaced. The existing water meter service boxes and electrical boxes will also be replaced throughout project limits. The existing street lighting on 2nd St. S. will be relocated, as necessary, and new conventional street lighting installed on the avenues. The contractor will coordinate with property owners to maintain vehicular and pedestrian access as well as emergency vehicle access within project limits. Oceanfront Park will also be milled and resurfaced during this Phase.

Construction Work Zone Limits:

Encompasses 2nd St. S. from 11th to 10th Ave. S., 8th to 7th Ave. S. and 5th to 4th Ave. S.and also 10th, 7th and 5th Ave. S. from 2nd to 1st St. S. Oceanfront Park will also be milled and resurfaced during this Phase.

For complete information, including interactive maps, you can visit:

Beach Boulevard Construction

This is a Florida Department of Transportation project that began in June 2024 and is scheduled to be finished in Fall 2025. The project consists of milling and resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, traffic signals and highway signing installation, sidewalk improvements, and other incidental construction. Traffic will be maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project.

For complete information on this project, click here.

The City of Jacksonville Beach is hiring for several open positions! Apply to be a part of our fantastic beachside team. You'll join a group of skilled professionals partnered with a positive work environment and excellent benefits!

Open positions currently include:

Apprentice Relay Technician
Assistant to the City Manager
Equipment Operator (D&C)
Equipment Operator (Streets Maintenance)
Mechanic
Meter Reader
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Public Safety Communications Officer
Utility Plant Operator or Trainee

Upcoming Positions:

Utility Plant Instrumentation Technician

Click here to view job descriptions and to apply.

You can now make reservations for tennis courts at the Jacksonville Beach Tennis Club, Pickleball Courts at South Beach Park, and eight cabanas at South Beach Park.

To make a reservation for the Tennis Center, click here! Reservations have court and/or membership fees, which can be paid at the tennis center with cash.

For cabanas, each unit can be booked for up to 2 hours at a time and up to 30 days in advance. Seven cabanas have BBQ grills for use; only #2 does not. The center cabana in the playground area is not included in reservations; it is for shade in the play area. To make a reservation, click here.

If you need help, please contact our Parks & Recreation office Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at 904-247-6236 or recreation@jaxbchfl.net.

Beach Life Rentals now manages Jacksonville Beach Pier.

The Pier has fees for walking and fishing.

$2.00 Day Pass (non-local)
$1.00 Day Pass (local)
$90 Annual Pass (includes VIP discounts)
$5.00 for day fishing (non-local)
$4.00 for day fishing (local)
$300 Annual Pass (includes VIP discounts)

For more information, visit: https://www.thejaxpier.com

There are now two live surf cams at the Jacksonville Beach Pier!

Upcoming Events

For more detailed information on any of the meetings or events, visit the calendar on our website by clicking here. All meetings and events are subject to change and/or cancellation.

City Council and Board Meetings (all meetings are in City Council Chambers unless noted otherwise)

June 2, 2025: City Council Meeting – 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers
June 5, 2025: CRA Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting – 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers
June 9, 2025: City Council Briefing – 5:30 PM, City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room
June 9, 2025: Planning Commission Meeting – 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers
June 11, 2025: CRA Workshop – 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers
June 16, 2025: Special Council Briefing – 5:00 PM, City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room
June 16, 2025: City Council Meeting – 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers
June 17, 2025: Board of Adjustment Meeting – 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers
June 23, 2025: CRA Meeting – 3:00 PM, City Council Chambers
June 23, 2025: Planning Commission Meeting – 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers
June 25, 2025: Special Magistrate Hearing – 2:00 PM, City Council Chambers

Community Events

June 7, 2025: Jax Beach Arts Market - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion
June 14, 2025: Jax Beach Country Fest – 2:00 PM–9:00 PM, Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion
June 17, 2025: Yoga at the Pavilion – 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion
June 22, 2025: 904 Pop Up - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion
June 24, 2025: Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise – 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion

Ongoing Event:

Every Saturday: The Beaches Green Market - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Penman Park

Starting April 1, dogs are only allowed on the beach before 9 AM and after 5 PM.

Year-round rules:

Dogs must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter
Dogs must wear proof of valid rabies vaccination
Dog waste must be picked up and disposed of
Dogs are not allowed on the sand dunes at any time

Dogs in the Atlantic Ocean within the owner's voice and visual contact are allowed to swim unleashed and then immediately put back on the leash before returning to the beach. This does not include walking the dog in the water or fetching.

Violations may result in a fine of $55.00 per City Ordinance 5-41.

A new watering schedule began March 9, 2025.

Residential odd-numbered addresses:

Wednesday and Saturday

Residential even-numbered addresses

Thursday and Sunday

Non-residential Commercial

Tuesday and Friday

Be sure to water before 10 am or after 4 pm! For more information, you can view the St. Johns River Water Management District's Information (PDF)

Visit the Beaches Green Market!

Saturdays from 10am-2pm at Penman Park at 321 Penman Road Jacksonville Beach

Vendors at the market sell a wide selection of in-season, local and organic produce, local all-natural meats, free-range eggs, cut flowers, locally roasted organic coffees, edible plants and trees, orchids, handcrafted teas, gluten-free and vegan foods, handcrafted cheeses, locally made desserts, freshly baked breads, local honey, and other seasonal delights.

Are you a new business in town? Do you operate a business from home? Did you know you need to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt from the City Clerk’s office?

It’s simple! Click here to find, print, and fill out the application on our website (Bring it in with your Articles of Incorporation, photo ID, and your State license (if applicable). You can call the City Clerk’s office to obtain the fee amount for your business. Remember, we only accept cash or check.

Development Updates

Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen, 333 1st St. North, #110
Now open
Ajua Mexican Kitchen and Bar, 311 3rd St. North
Now open
Cedar and Olive, 1500 Beach Blvd, #115
Now open
Strings Sports Brewery, Penman Road
Now open
Shake Shack, 3956 S. Third St. (South Beach Regional Shopping Center)
Opening 2025
Click here to read about it in the Jacksonville Daily Record.
TJ Maxx - South Beach Shopping Plaza
Now open
Bahama Bucks (former Sonic location), 700 Beach Blvd)
Opening 2025
Click here to read about it in the Jacksonville Daily Record.

Stay Informed!

Jacksonville Beach City Council meetings continue to be held in person in City Hall on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6 PM. Briefings are held in person on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 PM.

Meeting dates are subject to change and special meetings may be called; click here to view the most up-to-date meeting schedule.

You can see the agenda for City Council Meetings here.

You can view a live-stream of meetings and watch all past City Council and Board meeting videos on YouTube.

CITY COUNCIL CONTACT INFO

Mayor Chris Hoffman: choffman@jaxbchfl.net; 904-877-1058
Bruce Wouters, At-Large Seat 1: bwouters@jaxbchfl.net; 904-270-1617
Dan Janson, At-Large Seat 2: djanson@jaxbchfl.net; 904-247-6103
Greg Sutton, At-Large Seat 3: gsutton@jaxbchfl.net; 904-895-4694
John Wagner, District 1, Seat 4: jwagner@jaxbchfl.net.; 904-877-1298
Bill Horn, District 2, Seat 5: bhorn@jaxbchfl.net; 904-895-4659
Sandy Golding, District 3, Seat 6: sgolding@jaxbchfl.net; 904-877-0675

Please note you can call or text the Council members at their city phone numbers.

COJB Jobs

We believe that talented, customer service-driven employees are essential to fulfill the needs of our citizens. If you would like to be a member of our team, we encourage you to apply with us, see our current employment opportunities or sign up here to receive email notifications of new job postings.

Get Involved

Are you interested in making a difference and putting your skills and talents to work as a volunteer Board Member? Jacksonville Beach has five different City Boards in need of high-quality candidates that are dedicated to our community. Click here to learn more.

Live Streams

If you want to stay in the loop on developments in Jacksonville Beach, but are unable to attend or view a meeting live, The City streams and archives many public meetings to YouTube. Click here to view past meetings and live streams of upcoming meetings.

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