🌱 What’s different between Florida Fin Fest in Jax Beach and St. Pete?
Jacksonville Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readCheers Jacksonville Beach! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s different between Florida Fin Fest in Jax Beach and St. Pete?
- See Jacksonville Beach and Jacksonville life frozen in 1994 photos
- How did Jacksonville Beach’s Alex McLean fare in national vintage racing?
Also on today's calendar: San Marco Bookstore Hosts Book Signing for 'Hidden History of Jacksonville' and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 77 degrees.
- Friday: A heavy thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 78. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Ocean Conservation Festival Adds St. Pete Pier Stop for November (wild941.com) — A Jacksonville Beach-based ocean conservation festival, Florida Fin Fest, is expanding with a new two-day stop at St. Pete Pier this November while maintaining its original Jacksonville Beach edition. Organizers promise hands-on marine science exhibits, VR dives, and eco-minded food and drink. The St. Pete event will charge admission, unlike the Jacksonville Beach version, and band announcements are still to come. 
2. What was Jacksonville like in 1994? These photos tell the story (jacksonville.com) — Jacksonville Beach shows up repeatedly in this nostalgic 1994 photo tour, from a local cafe owner cooking breakfast on Third Street South to police and residents reacting after a high-profile arrest. The gallery captures everyday life across Jacksonville and the Beaches, including festivals, sports, downtown changes, and neighborhood landmarks that longtime locals will recognize and newer residents may be discovering.
3. AHRMA Vintage Cup Race Recap: Gingerman & Blackhawk (roadracingworld.com) — A Jacksonville Beach-based rider, Alex McLean, is highlighted in detailed results from recent AHRMA Vintage Cup motorcycle races at Gingerman Raceway and Blackhawk Farms. The recap walks fans through dramatic lead changes, mechanical issues, and shifting championship points, and previews the upcoming Nelson Ledges round and October finale at Barber. It’s a niche but fun look at how one local racer stacks up nationally.
4. Jennifer Ryan (pontevedrarecorder.com) — Jacksonville Beach gets a shout-out from nonprofit leader Jennifer Ryan, who says she loves how easy it is to get around town by bike on weekends. In this Q&A, she talks about running Volunteers in Medicine, leading the Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary Club, and why Northeast Florida’s beaches, parks, and healthy dining options keep her rooted here.
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★ Featured events ★
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San Marco Bookstore Hosts Book Signing for 'Hidden History of Jacksonville' →
1971 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville
10:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Beaches Green Market →
Jacksonville Beach, FL Calendar, 321 Penman Road, Jacksonville Beach
10:00 am -
Addison for City Council! →
Blue Sky Golf Club, 1700 Monument Rd, Jacksonville
6:45 pm -
Yoga in the Park →
Atlantic Beach Parks Department Jack Russell Park - 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach FL 32233
9:00 am -
Farmers Market →
Atlantic Beach Parks Department Jack Russell Park - 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach FL 32233
10:00 am -
Songwriters Concert →
Atlantic Beach Parks Department Bull Memorial Park & Adele Grage Cultural Center - 716 Ocean Boule
6:00 pm -
Allie Wolfes Birthday!
Young Life 1100 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 -
Community Yoga
Atlantic Beach Parks Department Bull Memorial Park & Adele Grage Cultural Center - 716 Ocean Boule
9:00 am -
Community Redevelopment Agency Workshop →
Jacksonville Beach, FL Calendar, 11 3rd St North First Floor, Jacksonville Beach
3:00 pm -
Noah's Birthday!
Young Life 1100 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Police Union Contract Negotiation Session
Atlantic Beach City Meetings City Hall, North Conference Room - 800 Seminole Road Atla
11:00 am -
Martial Arts Class
Palm Valley Community Association Center, 148 Canal Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
4:45 pm -
Branches of Christ Church
Palm Valley Community Association Center, 148 Canal Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
2:00 pm -
First Babtist Church of Ponte Vedra
Palm Valley Community Association Center, 148 Canal Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
8:00 am
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- COOKOUT, new fast food on Beach and Suni Pine just opened.
Tried their burger. It had onion, cheese,good beef , tomatoes, lettuce , outdoor grilled flavor . Great for less than $4 bucks. Did not try anything… (Nextdoor Bonaventura Ave) - I’m looking for recommendations for a licensed carpenter or contractor to repair my 12 x 20‘ wood deck.
Many boards, as well as the benches, need replacing. (Nextdoor South Beach)
- MarineMax, Inc. posted a job opening for Yard Team Member in Jacksonville Beach. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Atlantic Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville Beach here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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