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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Paid parking resumes this Friday, March 15th at 8 PM! For complete information, including how to register for the Resident Parking Program, click here.
Paid parking locations are the following:
- 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 600 block of 6th Avenue North
- on-street parking in the 6th Avenue North street-end
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Ok kids - ready, set, go! Gather as many eggs as you can!
Join us at Wingate Park for a fun Easter Egg Hunt! Enjoy a free balloon twister, face painter, and a photo-op with the Easter Bunny!
The event starts at 10am at Wingate Park - 101 Penman Rd S.
The Egg Hunt will be broken into 4 age divisions: 2 and under, ages 3 - 4, ages 5 - 6, and ages 7-8.
- 10:00 am: ages 2 and under on field 1
- 10:15 am: ages 3 - 4 on field 2
- 10:30 am: ages 5 - 6 on field 1
- 10:45 am: ages 7 - 8 on field 2
There will be a prize table for those who find prize eggs, free activity booths, and light concessions available for purchase. This event is free and no registration is necessary; all participants should bring their own Easter Basket.
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SeaWalk Sessions, your monthly dose of seaside serenity at the SeaWalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach!
Join us every first Wednesday of the month for an intimate acoustic concert as the sun set (bring your sunglasses!) Relax on the lawn, toes in the sand (optional!), and enjoy the soulful sounds of local artists while savoring delicious bites from a featured food truck.
On April 3rd, the featured artist is Alyse Doty and the featured food truck is DreamDog Food Truck..
Think laid-back vibes, ocean breezes, and the perfect soundtrack to your Wednesday wind-down. Whether you're a music lover, a foodie, or just looking for a unique way to experience the beauty of Jacksonville Beach, SeaWalk Sessions is for you!
Here's a taste of what you can expect:
- Acoustic sets by talented local musicians showcasing a variety of genres from folk and indie to blues and Americana.
- A rotating selection of food trucks dishing up mouthwatering treats to tantalize your taste buds.
- Oceanfront backdrop for the ultimate chill atmosphere.
- Free and open to the public! Come as you are, bring your friends, and soak up the good vibes.
- Mark your calendars! The first SeaWalk Session kicks off on February 7th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Follow us for artist announcements, food truck reveals, and all the beachy vibes leading up to the event.
If you or someone you know is interested in performing or being a vendor for upcoming SeaWalk sessions, please email Alyson Riley, Special Event Coordinator, at [email protected].
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Cruise into Nostalgia at the Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise!
Join us Tuesday, April 23, from 4 PM to 9 PM at Latham Plaza for a chance to:
- Marvel at a dazzling display of vintage vehicles
- Chat with car enthusiasts and learn about their prized possessions
- This is a perfect event for the whole family, whether you're a car lover or just looking for a fun night out.
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Jacksonville Beach is kicking off the summer season with a bang during the Opening of the Beaches Weekend celebration on April 26th - 28th. Get ready for a weekend overflowing with sun-soaked activities! From the energy of the volleyball tournament and the moves at the skate ramp to the artistic skills of the sandcastle competition, there's something for everyone. Cast your line in the fishing tournament, then dance the night away at a groovy silent disco. The celebration culminates in a parade that showcases the best of our beach community. Don't miss this unforgettable weekend!
Follow us on Facebook and our website for the most up-to-date information and event schedules!
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The 45th Annual Jacksonville Beach Sandcastle Contest is just around the corner, and we're ready to witness sand-sational masterpieces once again! This awesome event is brought to you by the City of Jacksonville Beach Parks and Recreation Department, Beach Life Rentals, and Visit Jacksonville.
Get ready to dig in, unleash your inner artist, and transform the beach into a gallery of epic sandcastles on April 27th.
Registration is open now until April 15th, and it's free! Groups registered by this Friday, March 15th, will receive a free t-shirt!
Follow us for more updates; in the meantime, start brainstorming your sandy masterpiece! We can't wait to see what you come up with.
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We're excited to host the 77th annual "Opening of the Beaches" parade!
Join us in Jacksonville Beach on April 28th at 2:00 pm. We can't wait to celebrate our amazing beach community with family and friends!
The parade will take place in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. It will start at 5th Ave N and 2nd Street. Once started, the parade will travel north to 11th Avenue North and 2nd Street, then turn East towards the ocean. Once the parade reaches 1st Street, it will turn south and travel all the way to Beach Blvd, where it will reach its conclusion.
To participate in the parade, fill out an application and waiver by clicking here.
All City parking lots will be open (paid parking will still be enforced) on Saturday, April 27th. All City lots will be closed at 6:00 am on Sunday, April 28th. Paid parking will resume at 4:00 pm following the completion of the parade. Avenues from Beach Blvd to 5th Avenue N, including 1st and 2nd streets, will be closed by police beginning at 9:30 am on Sunday, April 28th. This will be the staging area for the parade. Deliveries for business should avoid Sunday at all costs. Once the police department shuts down the parade area, entry into the lots and streets mentioned above will be for emergency use only.
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Calling all movie buffs & beach lovers! Mark your calendars for the EPIC return of Moonlight Movies!
Join us for FREE, starlit evenings under the moonlight, right next to the sparkling ocean! Bring your blankets, chairs, and your biggest smiles for fun activities, delicious local eats, and of course, blockbuster movies on the big screen!
Here's a sneak peek at our reel-ly awesome lineup:
- Dive into adventure with "The Little Mermaid" (2023 version) on May 10th.
- Get ready for pure imagination with "Wonka" (2023 version) on June 14th.
- Buckle up for high-flying thrills with "Top Gun: Maverick" on September 6th.
- Get Grinchin' with "The Grinch" during a December screening (date TBA).
Movie times will vary with the sunset, so stay tuned for more details!
Don't miss out on these unforgettable nights of community, laughter, and cinematic magic!
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You can make a difference in our community by utilizing your skills and experience. The City of Jacksonville Beach is taking applications for residents interested in serving on various volunteer boards.
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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:
- Equipment Operator
- Grounds Maintenance Worker
- Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
- Police Officer
- Police Records Specialist
- Property and Evidence Officer
- Public Saftey Communications Officer
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Jacksonville Beach is working to create a multi-modal urban trails network for the City of Jacksonville Beach that provides safe access and usability for all ages and abilities of residents and visitors.
In 2021, the City of Jacksonville Beach embarked on an effort to develop an Urban Trails Master Plan. The goal was to provide City residents and visitors of all ages and abilities with a high-quality network of urban trail infrastructure that would serve as a multi-modal transportation network as well as provide a system for activity and recreation.
This Urban Trails Master Plan provides a framework for implementing such a comprehensive trail system. Utilizing public input obtained from discussions with the community, the trail plan identifies.
- A vision and framework for a city-wide, multi-use trail system.
- Links between neighborhoods, beaches, parks, commercial focal points, and natural areas.
- Routes, providing design parameters and concepts for various facility types.
For the most recent updates and to view the Construction Design Plans, click here.
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Penman Road is a City of Jacksonville roadway, so any improvements to the road are the responsibility of the City of Jacksonville. Penman Road is a roadway that accommodates vehicles, but it’s not safe for pedestrians or bicyclists.
In an effort to advocate for safety improvements to Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach, all passed resolutions in 2019 asking the City of Jacksonville to make Penman Road a Complete Street. When the City of Jacksonville received the resolutions, they agreed to install lighted pedestrian crosswalks at 4th Ave N and 15th Ave N as an interim safety measure until long-term safety improvements could be installed. The Jacksonville City Council also approved over $20 million for a Penman Road Complete Streets Study, design of safety improvements, and construction to improve Penman Road.
Click here for full updates on the Penman Road project.
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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 [email protected].
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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)
There are now two live surf cams at the Jacksonville Beach Pier!
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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)
- March 18, City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
- March 20, Board of Adjustment, 6:00 PM
- March 21, CRA Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:00 PM
- March 25, CRA Meeting, 3:00 PM
- March 25, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 PM
- March 27, Special Magistrate Hearing, 2:00 PM
- April 1, City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
- April 2, Board of Adjustment, 6:00 PM
- April 8, City Council Briefing, 5:30 PM
- April 8, Planning Commission Meeting, 6:00 PM
- April 10, CRA Workshop, 3:00 PM
- April 15, City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
- April 16, Board of Adjustment, 6:00 PM
- April 18, CRA Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting, 3:00 PM
- April 22, CRA Meeting, 3:00 PM
- April 22, Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00 PM
- April 24, Special Magistrate Hearing, 2:00 PM
Community Events
- March 15, X-Golf Simulator Activation, 3:00 - 10:00 PM, Latham Plaza
- March 16, Jax Beach Holi Celebration, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, on the beach in front of Oceanfront Park, 429 1st St. S
- March 23, American Legion Challenge 22, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Latham Plaza
- March 26, Class Car Cruise, 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Latham Plaza
- March 27, Unite Worldwide Farmers & Artisan Market, 12:00 - 9:00 PM, Latham Plaza
- March 30, 38th. Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Wingate Park
- March 31, 74th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, 6:45 - 8:30 AM, Latham Plaza
- April 3, Seawalk Sessions featuring Alyse Doty, 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Latham Plaza
- April 5 - 7, Springing the Blues, Latham Plaza
- April 13, Walk MS: Jacksonville, 8:00 - 11:00 AM, Latham Plaza
- April 24, United Worldwide Farmers & Artisan Market, 12:00 - 9:00 PM, Latham Plaza
- April 27, 45th Annual Jax Beach Sandcastle Contest, 2:30 - 5:30 PM, on the beach just north of the Pier
- April 28, 77th Annual Opening of the Beaches Parad, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
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From April 1st through September 30th, dogs are only allowed on the beach BEFORE 9am and AFTER 5pm.
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.
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Watering Schedule as of March 10, 2024
Residential odd-numbered addresses:
Wednesday & Saturday
Residential even-numbered addresses:
Thursday & Sunday
Non-residential Commercial:
Tuesday & Friday
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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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- Relish Burgers, 500 3rd St. North
- Now open!
- Smoothie King, 1020 3rd St. South
- Now open!
- Starbucks, 476 N 1st St. N, (Underneath SpringHill Suites)
- Opening soon!
- Lukumades, 504 1st St. N
- Opening soon!
- Beach Bowl, 818 Beach Blvd
- Opening soon!
- Bahama Bucks (former Sonic location), 700 Beach Blvd)
- Opening soon!
- Click here to read about it in the Jacksonville Daily Record
- Dick Mondell's, 1177 3rd St.
- Opening soon!
- Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, & J. Crew Factory - South Beach Shopping Plaza
- Opening Spring 2024
- Click here to read more!
- Jax Beach Kava Bar, 1372 Beach Blvd
- 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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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.
Please note that City Council meetings will not be live-streamed due to technical issues until further notice.
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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