Jacksonville Beach City Manager George Forbes Announces His Retirement
Has served in the post for 23 years. Jacksonville Beach City Manager George Forbes announced his plans to retire from the position effective August 1st.
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Jacksonville Beach Low-Volume Sound Ordinance One Vote Away from Being Made Permanent
Pilot program passed last year deemed to be successful The city of Jacksonville Beach has made its low-volume sound ordinance permanent, after evaluating the program for nearly a year. The ordinance was passed last June. Jacksonville Beach Police Chief Pat Dooley said that there have not been any complaints about sound coming from restaurants and bars since the temporary ordinance
Read moreDeveloper Seeks to Lease Public Parking in Jacksonville Beach
New owner of the former J. Johnson Gallery plans upscale restaurants.
Read moreJacksonville Pier Back in Business
Safe portion of the pier opened Thursday After sustaining significant damage from hurricanes Matthew and Irma, a much loved Jacksonville landmark is again open to the public. Nearly half, approximately 625 ft., of the Jacksonville Beach Pier reopened Thursday morning.
Read moreJacksonville Beach Gives Initial Approval to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Update: Since this story was first written, the council voted for final approval of the legislation. Changes zoning code to define a “pharmacy” to meet state requirements.
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