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
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On Saturday, November 18, 2023, The Jacksonville Beach Police Department will host an accelerated hiring process.
Applicants will complete the following in one day:
- Physical Abilities Test
- Written Exam
- Oral Board
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA)
You must apply before October 25, 2023. After applying, email Detective Ikram at yikram@jaxbchfl.net to RSVP. If you are chosen to attend the process, an invitation will be sent to you.
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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:
- Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Seasonal)
- Ocean Rescue Lieutenant (part-time)
- Police Officer
- Pro Shop Lead
- Public Safety Communications Officer
- School Crossing Guard
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You can now make reservations for tennis courts at the Jacksonville Beach Tennis Club 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.
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Beach Life Rentals now manages Jacksonville Beach Pier.
Beginning January 1, 2023, the Pier will have a fee 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)
There are now two live surf cams at the Jacksonville Beach Pier!
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Hurricane Season is June 1 - November 30. Now is the time to prepare!
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Sanitation Services Changes |
The cost for garbage collection will increase effective on April 1, 2023. The new rate will be reflected on your monthly bill. The City of Jacksonville Beach always aims to maintain affordable rates while providing the best service for customers. The new rate will allow us to keep pace with the current cost of garbage collection services. The city will maintain the same service level of 2x per week residential garbage pickup, 1x per week recycling pick up, and 1x per week yard waste collection.
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Jacksonville Beach Parking Updates |
Paid parking for the 2023 season has begun! It started on March 17 and goes through October 29, 2023.
Paid parking rates do NOT apply to Jacksonville Beach residents that have registered for the Resident Parking program. To register for this program, click here. (If you have registered in the past, you do not need to register again!)
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Consider being involved in the Jacksonville Beach community, making a difference, and putting your skills and talents to work as a volunteer Board Member.
If you are interested, please click here for our Board Descriptions and Application for Appointment to a City Board.
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For more detailed information on any of the meetings or events, visit the calendar on our website by clicking here.
City Council and Board Meetings (all meetings are in City Council Chambers unless noted otherwise)
- October 2, City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
- October 3, Board of Adjustment, 6:00 PM
- October 9, City Council Briefing, 5:30 PM
- October 9, Planning Commission, 7:00 PM
- October 16, City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
- October 17, Board of Adjustment, 6:00 PM
- October 18, CRA Workshop, 3:00 PM
- October 19, CRA Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:00 PM
- October 23, City Council Briefing, 5:30 PM
- October 25, Special Magistrate Hearing, 2:00 PM
- October 30, CRA Meeting, 3:00 PM
Community Events
- October 6 & 7 - Beaches Oktoberfest, Latham Plaza
- October 7, Wavemasters Surf Contest, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Jax Beach Pier
- October 14, Buddy Walk, 12:00 - 5:00 PM, Latham Plaza
- October 21 & 22, Sea & Sky Air Show
- October 29, 904 Pop-Up, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Latham Plaza
- November 4, Jax Beach Arts Market, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The City of Jacksonville Beach offices will be closed on the following dates:
- Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, in observance of Thanksgiving
- Friday, December 22, and Monday, December 25, in observance of Christmas
- Monday, January 1, in observance of New Year's Day
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Pickleball Court Reservations |
Have you played pickleball at South Beach Park yet? We have two beautiful courts. You can make reservations online in advance. Click here for more details and to make your reservation.
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October 1st through March 31st dogs are allowed on Jacksonville Beach at any time!
Year-round rules are:
- 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; and
- 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 Ordnance 5-41.
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Watering Schedule as of March 12, 2023
Residential odd-numbered addresses:
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Residential even-numbered addresses:
Thursdays and Sundays
Non-residential Commercial:
Tuesday and Fridays
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Visit the Beaches Green Market!
Saturdays from 10am-2pm at Penman Park / 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.
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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.
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- Bahama Bucks (former Sonic location), 700 Beach Blvd)
- Expected to open 4th Quarter of 2023
- Click here to read about it in the Jacksonville Daily Record
- Dick Mondell's, 1177 3rd St.
- Under Construction
- Smoothie King, 1020 3rd St. South
- Under Construction
- Nordstrom Rack, South Beach Shopping Plaza
- Opening Spring 2024
- Click here to read more!
- Jax Beach Kava Bar, 1372 Beach Blvd
- Now open!
- Talkin' Tacos, 1300 Beach Blvd
- Now open!
- Goodwill (remodeled), 1036 Beach Blvd
- Now open!
- Oaxaca Club, 131 1st Ave North
- Now open!
- Jekyll Brewing, 131 1st Ave North
- Now open!
- Parlor Donuts, 528 Beach Blvd
- Now open!
- Lone Wolf Co, 1500 Beach Blvd #115
- Now open!
- ABSTRAKT Filipino Essence Resautrant, 1500 Beach Blvd
- Now open!
- Refinery Restaurant (formerly Seachasers), 831 1st St. North
- Now open!
- O-Ku Sushi, Downtown Jacksonville Beach
- Now open!
- Safe Pedestrian Crossings on Penman Road
- Construction completed on safe pedestrian crossings on Penman Road. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) have been installed at Penman and 4th Ave N and Penman and 15th Ave. The RRFBs are now in operation!
- FDOT has plans to install two additional RRFB crossings on 3rd Street (A1A) at 2nd Avenue North and 15th Avenue North.
- Not sure how to properly use an RRFB?
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Click here for an instructional video.
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Click here for an instructional flyer.
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Jax Beach Town Center
Oaxaca Club & Jekyll Brewin are both now open!
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SpringHill Suites
Now open!
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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.
If you don't wish to attend the meetings in person, you can watch the City Council meetings streamed live on YouTube.
You can also watch all past City Council and Board meeting videos on YouTube.
CITY COUNCIL CONTACT INFO
Please note you can call or text the Council members at their city phone numbers.
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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.
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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.
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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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