Posted on: May 31, 2023
IQ Fiber, Northeast Florida’s only local residential fiber-optic internet service provider, and the City of Atlantic Beach announce the completion and activation of IQ Fiber’s free, high-speed, public Wi-Fi in Donner and Jordan parks a...
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Posted on: May 24, 2023
Come learn all about City of Atlantic Beach careers and more from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 14, at Jack Russell Park, 800 Seminole Road. It's geared for children and teens under 18. Info: (904) 247-5828 or recreation@coab.us.
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Posted on: May 24, 2023
The City's Cultural Arts and Recreation Department will show the movie "Moana" at 8 p.m./sunset Saturday, June 24, at the Seventh Street beach access. The community is invited; there is no charge. Info: (904) 247-5828 or recreation@coab...
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Posted on: May 22, 2023
The May 23 Board Member Review Committee meeting has been canceled. Questions? Call (904) 247-5804 or email info@coab.us.
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Posted on: May 22, 2023
Our next blood drive in the AB City Hall parking lot will be Friday, May 26, from noon to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card AND a sweet water bottle, PLUS a nifty wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, p...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
Lab tests have been completed and the precautionary boil notice has been lifted for the entire area impacted by the new water-main tie-in along Donner Road this week. The precautionary boil water remained in effect until lab tests taken over two ...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
Wild Wonders is proud to present "Scaly Sensations." This informative and interactive live show displays local and exotic reptiles. Children and adults are encouraged to participate in the program by holding select animals and performing small r...
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Posted on: May 8, 2023
Join us for this national day of outdoor play celebrated on the third Saturday of May in conjunction with the National Park Trust. We will have fun activities throughout the day at various parks:
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
City of Atlantic Beach City Manager Recruitment Update (May 15)
* Please note: The May 15 special-called City Commission time has been moved from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Here is the agenda packet, including Mr. Stewart's resume: https://coab.civicweb....
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Posted on: April 15, 2023
By Mayor Curtis Ford for Atlantic Beach Living magazine (April 2023)
While it’s hard to pinpoint what I cherish most about serving as your mayor, I don’t think anything rivals the honor it is to represent our City as we recognize and ce...
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Posted on: April 29, 2023
The City of Atlantic Beach has an active stormwater management program to help protect property in the community from future flooding. Most stormwater in Atlantic Beach is localized and will dissipate quickly; however, heavy stormwater activity may be cau...
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Posted on: April 29, 2023
Spring has sprung and growing season is here. Please be mindful when installing new plants and while trimming your landscaping. Corner lot owners should pay special attention to avoid blocking sight lines. Plants should not be placed in the city...
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Posted on: April 27, 2023
The Planning and Community Development Department will host public input meetings on land development regulations and the Comprehensive Plan at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the City Hall Commission Chamber. The same information will be presented...
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Posted on: April 19, 2023
Arts in the Park will be held on Saturday, April 22, at Johansen Park from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Artists say it is the best show they’ve ever done. Come out and enjoy this event with live music, face painting, food trucks, and artistic mediums of Visu...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
North Florida Land Trust, the Bull Family and the City of Atlantic Beach will be coming together on Earth Day, April 22, 2023, for the dedication of the Harcourt and Florence Stolbrand Bull Memorial Preserve, also known as the Bull Family Preserve. The Ci...
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Posted on: April 6, 2023
The City's annual Egg Hunt and Bunny Parade are Saturday, Apri 8. The Egg Hunt is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jordan Park, 1671 Francis Ave. The Bunny Parade begins at 2 p.m. at Russell Park. Here's the Bunny Parade route:
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Posted on: February 28, 2023

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Posted on: March 28, 2023
The City is having two upcoming community input meetings for Complete Streets studies. Our consultants will present Complete Street concepts for the community to review and provide comments.
- March 29, 6 p.m. @ Adele Grage Cultural Center Center (716 Ocea...
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Posted on: March 19, 2023
This Saturday, the City of Jacksonville Household Hazardous & E-Waste Mobile Collection Event stops at the City of Jacksonville Beach-Government Public Works Department (1460 Shetter Ave).
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Posted on: February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023 – IQ Fiber, Northeast Florida’s only local residential fiber-optic internet service provider, and the City of Atlantic Beach announce the launch of Northeast Florida’s only purpose-built, free, high-speed, ou...
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Posted on: February 7, 2023
The City of Atlantic Beach has been awarded a $184,250 resiliency grant to assist with the construction of flood protection measures at the Cavalla Road lift station. This project will assure continuity of service and prevention of sewage overflows to Hop...
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Posted on: February 6, 2023
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Posted on: February 1, 2023
The City of Atlantic Beach celebrated Arbor Day on Jan. 20 with Atlantic Beach Elementary School. Festivities began at the flag poles in front of the Public Safety Building, where Mayor Curtis Ford proclaimed the day as City of Atlantic Beach Arbor Day. T...
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Posted on: January 30, 2023
Our next blood drive in the AB City Hall parking lot will be Friday, Feb. 3, from noon to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a $20 eGift card AND a long-sleeve T-shirt, PLUS a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and chole...
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Posted on: January 26, 2023
The City Commission established a Charter Review Committee at its Jan. 23 meeting. See www.coab.us/charterreview.
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Posted on: January 19, 2023
The City's annual egg hunt -- a signature event for the community -- will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Jordan Park, 1671 Francis Ave. The annual bunny parade will follow at 2 p.m. For information, email recreation@coab.us ...
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Posted on: January 19, 2023
The Cultural Arts and Recreation Department will show the film 'King Arthur' at sunset Feb. 24 as a Black History Month activity. For information, email recreation@coab.us or call (904) 247-5828.
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Posted on: January 19, 2023
Atlantic Beach Youth Council meetings have been set for 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at Adele Grage Culture Center; March 2 at Adele Grage; April 6 at Adele Grage; and May 11 at Jordan Community Center. For information, email recreation@coab.us or call (904) 247-5828.
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Posted on: February 20, 2023
With an understanding that effective leadership in the public sector requires open communication and accessibility, I treasure establishing relationships with our residents.
Thank you, Atlantic Beach, for making me feel welcome and comfortable, f...
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Posted on: January 20, 2023
Greetings, fellow residents of Atlantic Beach. It’s a tremendous privilege to begin the new year as your mayor. The impressive November election turnout confirmed that we live in a community where civic engagement – individual and collective actions that ...
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Posted on: January 17, 2023
The City of Atlantic Beach, a Tree City USA designee, invites the community to join in the celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, Jan. 20.
The festivities begin at 9 a.m. in front of the police station (at the five-way) with opening remarks by Mayor...
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Posted on: January 17, 2023
After five years on the job with the City of Atlantic Beach, including three years as city manager, Shane Corbin has accepted a leadership position with the City of New Smyrna Beach. The City Commission is slated to begin discussing its path toward fillin...
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Posted on: January 17, 2023
Join City of Atlantic Beach's elected officials, staff, Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) members, and residents to celebrate the city's LEED Gold certification as well as learn more about the city's sustainability and r...
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Posted on: January 10, 2023
** Update: The Charter Review Committee application deadline has closed. The City Commission is accepting applications to the soon-to-be-established Charter Review Committee through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Visit www.coab.us/CharterReview...
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Posted on: January 5, 2023
Songwriters and Acoustic Concerts are held at 6 p.m. Sundays at Gulliford Hall at Adele Grabe Cultural Center and Bull Park, respectively.
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
The Beaches Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in Jacksonville Beach at the SeaWalk Pavilion, 75 First St. N.
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Posted on: November 23, 2022
The City of Atlantic Beach has achieved LEED Gold certification and is the first city in the world to recertify under the LEED for Cities and Communities Rating System from the pilot version to v4.1 version. The City of Atlantic Beach is part of a growing...
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Posted on: November 22, 2022
NOV. 21, 2022
Congratulations to Curtis Ford (Mayor), Candace Kelly (City Commission Seat 4), and Jessica Ring (City Commission Seat 5) for being elected to office on Nov. 8. Following a recount, the Duval County Supervisor of Elections has certified the f...
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Posted on: November 10, 2022
The City of Atlantic Beach Public Utilities Department will be working on Donner Road, from Mayport Road to Jordan Street, on Monday night, November 14, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
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Posted on: November 7, 2022
City of Atlantic Beach Tropical Storm Nicole FINAL UPDATE
2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11
Tropical Storm Nicole has come and gone, and although the beach and dunes were walloped, no injuries or flooded homes or buildings were reported in our community.
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Posted on: October 31, 2022
A Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee grant-funded program offers hip hop classes to children and teens at Jordan and Baker community centers. Email recreation@coab.us or call (904) 247-5804 for information.
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Posted on: October 25, 2022
The Atlantic Beach City Commission unanimously adopted a new law Monday prohibiting smoking cigarettes in public parks, on the beach, and at beach accesses. Effectively immediately, the new law enables police to write $75 tickets to violators. Va...
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Posted on: October 18, 2022
Thanks to our residents, the City has a newly acquired oasis for our residents to enjoy -- Selva Preserve. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the 11th Street trailhead.Visit www.coab.us/selvapreserve to link to a fac...
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Posted on: April 28, 2023
If your neighborhood, civic or school groups wants to learn more about city government, the City of Atlantic Beach will gladly provide a guest speaker?
Just email (info@coab.us) or call (904-247-5804) us.
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Posted on: October 11, 2022
The City of Atlantic Beach Public Utilities Department will begin removing the water tower and upgrading water treatment plant #1 at 469 11th St. on October 12, 2022, with completion slated for fall 2023.
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Posted on: October 6, 2022
Thanks to some volunteer master gardeners, the City of Atlantic Beach is rallying to do its part to sustain the otherwise-dwindling monarch butterfly population for generations to come.
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Posted on: October 1, 2022
THE DUNES DID THEIR JOB. NOW, LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THEM.
Our coastal protection partners say that Atlantic Beach’s dunes sustained moderate damage – roughly a quarter of the dune system was lost &ndas...
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Posted on: September 26, 2022
City of Atlantic Beach Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ian Update
1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29
With Ian mercifully behind us and a beautiful weekend ahead, we are grateful to report that the City is not aware of any storm-related injuries or any flooding of homes in ou...
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Posted on: September 26, 2022
Department of Defense Approves $90 Million in Grants Under Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program, including $596K for Atlantic Beach project
SEPT. 23, 2022
The Department of Defense today announced the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation ...
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Posted on: September 8, 2022
Here in our special city, we have a program called Atlantic Beach Cares that enables our utility customers to assist others in financial need with their utility bills. By choosing to regularly donate a few extra dollars a month on top of your own utility ...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
King tides are exceptionally high tides that occur when the orbits and alignment of the Earth, moon and sun combine to produce the greatest tidal range of the year. King tides typically occur several times per year and bring unusually high water levels. W...
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Posted on: August 26, 2022
Here are a few crime prevention tips to lower the possibility of falling victim to trending crimes in the area:
1. LOCK YOUR CAR. Every time, even at home or in your garage.
2. Put outgoing mail in a SECURED mailbox. When using the post office, use the drop...
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Posted on: August 25, 2022
Tai Chi is offered at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.; and 11 a.m. Thursdays at Gail Baker Community Center, 2072 George St. There is no charge. For information, email recreation@coab.us or call (904) 247-5804.
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Posted on: August 24, 2022
In 2018, the City Commission began establishing annual priorities, and in 2021, City Hall engaged the Atlantic Beach community and businesses in a conversation that resulted in the Commission adopting the 2040 Community Vision Statement. The City&rsqu...
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Posted on: August 23, 2022
City of Atlantic Beach staff will host two traffic-safety public input meetings for residents of Main Street and vicinity on Thursday, Aug. 25, at City Hall. The City hired a traffic consultant to review Main Street for traffic calming and had se...
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Posted on: August 8, 2022
By Kevin Hogencamp, City of Atlantic Beach Deputy City Manager
Greg Franek was distraught, with plenty of justification.
A kidney-transplant-hopeful for more than two years, Franek is undergoing dialysis treatment.
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Posted on: July 15, 2022
Donner Road construction underway
Traffic will be impacted with detours for several months, at least. Please carefully follow the signage; at times, the road will be completely closed to traffic. Please make a special effort to avoid parking on t...
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Posted on: July 28, 2022
Tai Chi is a gentle, slow-moving mind-body exercise. Practicing Tai Chi improves balance, flexibility, and strength, reduces stress, and helps to prevent falls. Tai Chi is open to everyone. For information, email recreation@coab.us or call (904) 247-5828....
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Posted on: July 8, 2022
State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Jaden Perkins has pleaded guilty to Attempted Second Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer and Resisting an Officer with Violence. Per the plea agreement, the Honorable London Kite sentenced Perkins to 10 ...
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Posted on: June 30, 2022
“Elements”
- Type of art: Sculpture
- Location: Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Station 55, City Hall Complex, 850 Seminole Road.
- Material: Cast concrete
- Artist: Brad Talley
- Year installed: 2004
- Additional details: Interactive and interp...
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Posted on: June 17, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 22-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ADDITION OF THE OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH, JUNE 19TH, AS AN OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAY.
WHEREAS, Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and Freedom D...
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Posted on: June 8, 2022
Verified Tree Service Providers
Promote your business, your environmental-protection commitment, and know-how as a City of Atlantic Beach-Verified Tree Service Provider!
The City of Atlantic Beach invites your company to be verified under Chapter 23 of the ...
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
The City of Atlantic Beach publishes this Beaches Community Resources Guide to make it easier for individuals, organizations, religious institutions, and businesses to access helpful information about various resources and services that are available, inc...
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Posted on: June 1, 2022
To advance the City’s Parks Master Plan objective to improve ADA accessibility in parks, the City has partnered with Beaches Kiwanis and the Florida League of Mayors to install and provide accessibility to an outdoor musical sensory garden and p...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
Hurricane Preparedness: Are you Ready?
May 1 kicks off Hurricane Preparedness Week. Sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) before the June 1 start of the Atlantic hurricane season, the wee...
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
We want your input! Please attend the upcoming Community Input Workshops on the City’s proposed Green Works Community Action Plan on May 19 (Topics: Energy & Climate; Green Building & Infrastructure; Natural Systems & Ecology; and Water) and M...
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Posted on: May 9, 2022
Engaging your elected officials is a powerful action step you can take to make sure your voice is heard. Click the links below for some tips and resources on how to contact your federal, state and local elected leaders.
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
May 2022
The Public Utilities Department updating and modernizing the water plant. This will make it much more energy-efficient and reliable as well as provide better continuity of service during a hurricane or other severe storm event. The water tower was...
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
At last: AB finally honors marshal who perished in ’32 Town hall fire
On Sept. 10, 1932, the original Atlantic Beach Town Hall burned, critically injuring Town Marshal Paul M. Patrick; and tragically, on September 12, 1932, Marshal Patri...
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Posted on: April 15, 2022
City of Atlantic Beach is the First Municipal Demonstration Site in the U.S. to Deploy INZECTO’S Environmentally Friendly Mosquito Trap
University of Florida’s Entomology Department and U.S. Department of Defense Devel...
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Posted on: April 15, 2022
Mayor Ellen Glasser has proclaimed April as Water Conservation Month in Atlantic Beach.
We all tend to take our precious natural resources for granted, but we should do our best to conserve water both indoors and outdoors. The...
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Posted on: April 15, 2022
Leaders of Tomorrow:
Atlantic Beach Elementary's Dani White, Fletcher Moody serve as 'Mayors for a Day'
The two exemplary students toured City facilities, met with City leaders, and helped Mayor Glasser lead the City Com...
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Posted on: April 7, 2022
Especially due to concern about the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists in our increasingly active community, the City of Atlantic Beach is conducting a speed limit review for City-owned streets. U.S. Department of Transportation data c...
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Posted on: April 1, 2022
The City of Atlantic Beach Environmental Stewardship Committee is partnering with the Word Revolt Art Gallery of Atlantic Beach to host our Second Annual Earth Day Art Show and Juried Art Competition. The theme of this event is Transformation. The art sho...
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Posted on: March 24, 2022
AB Businesses and Residents,
About 200 British Royal Navy sailors will be arriving Friday, March 25, at Naval Station Mayport, and departing on Monday, March 28. They are assigned to the frigate HMS Portland. The visit is for liberty purposes – a...
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Posted on: March 24, 2022
Placing power lines underground improves communities’ aesthetics and resiliency, reduces right-of-way tree-trimming requirements, and potentially increases property values. Are the benefits of underground worth the cost?
A community dis...
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Posted on: March 15, 2022
A Daytona Beach, Fla., business, Florida’s Tree Surgeons, solicited tree-removal and tree-cutting business door-to-door in Atlantic Beach in early March without the requisite permit. This is a violation of City of Atlantic Beach code.
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Posted on: March 15, 2022
Here is the resolution adopted March 14, 2022:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING UKRAINE AGAINST RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT AGGRESSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, ...
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Posted on: March 15, 2022
We get asked from time to time if we have or recommend any volunteer opportunities. While there certainly are dozens of ways to help our neighbors, here are some of them:
Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts & Recreation Department
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Posted on: March 2, 2022
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233-5445
www.coab.us
March 2, 2022
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
These past two years have been terribly difficult, challenging our resilience and humanity. Now, the world is an...
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Posted on: March 1, 2022
The Feb. 28 City Commission meeting kicked off with a presentation of the City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board 2021 Government/Institutional Award to the City of Atlantic Beach "for leadership of the municipal government and dedication...
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Posted on: February 18, 2022
Polystyrene foam, commonly known as “Styrofoam”, is not easily recyclable and is a common source of plastic pollution on the City’s parks and beaches. It easily breaks down into smaller pieces, creating micro-plast...
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Posted on: February 15, 2022
The City of Atlantic Beach paid special homage March 11, 2022, to the five people whose efforts resulted in the City acquiring -- and more importantly, preserving -- Dutton Island Preserve.
The 40-acre Dutton Island Preserve, formerly known as Pi...
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Posted on: January 20, 2022
There are lots of ways to participate in local government -- this is just one of them! Here are more ideas for staying informed and engaged: www.coab.us/intheknow.
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Posted on: November 23, 2022
The City of Atlantic Beach welcomes you to celebrate Arbor Day with us on Friday, Jan. 20. Our festivities are being planned. Please stay tunred.
Arbor Day, much like Earth Day, celebrates nature. Its purpose is to encourage pe...
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Posted on: January 12, 2022
Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser and the Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach mayors presented annual state-of-the-city reports Jan. 12 to Beaches Watch.
The Beaches Watch meeting video -- including the mayors' narration of their presentations -...
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Posted on: January 12, 2022
Donner Park Pickleball Etiquette Guidelines
- Bicycles, skates, skateboards and pets are not allowed on the courts.
- Except when City clinics/events are planned, courts are for open, drop-in play, every day.
- Being public, the courts have no set schedul...
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Posted on: January 6, 2022
Construction is scheduled to begin this week on operational and safety improvements at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard (State Road 10) and 3rd Street (State Road A1A) in Atlantic Beach and pedestrian improvements at the 3rd Street/Bay Street and 3r...
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Posted on: December 10, 2021

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Posted on: December 6, 2021
(Yes, that's free, free, free!)
The City of Atlantic Beach is excited to announce that the newly updated Chapter 23 (commonly known as the tree code, but it also protects the environment) of the Code of Ordinances expands the use of tree-conserva...
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Posted on: November 24, 2021

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Posted on: November 13, 2021
The design of the walkover replacement is complete and the City is working with the adjacent property owner to formulate a mutually acceptable plan of action for construction. There is no way to predict when that agreement will be in place.
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Posted on: November 5, 2021

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Posted on: November 2, 2021
Please see the graphic below for information about 9 a.m. Nov. 9 Zoom meeting pertaining to the Blue Zones opportunity for the Beaches communities.
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Posted on: November 1, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach received the Ribault Garden Club’s Outstanding Business Yard of the Month award for October. The City’s landscaping at the five-way intersection at Plaza, Sherry Drive and Seminole Road earned the City the ga...
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Posted on: October 22, 2021
2040 Vision
(Only by imagining the future can a community figure out how to get there. And that’s just what we’ve done together as a community in Atlantic Beach. A comprehensive, collaborative four-month visioning process facilitated in...
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Posted on: September 9, 2021
King tides are exceptionally high tides that occur when the orbits and alignment of the Earth, moon and sun combine to produce the greatest tidal range of the year. King tides typically occur several times per year and bring unusually high water levels. W...
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Posted on: September 9, 2021
King tides are exceptionally high tides that occur when the orbits and alignment of the Earth, moon and sun combine to produce the greatest tidal range of the year. King tides typically occur several times per year and bring unusually high water levels. W...
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Posted on: September 7, 2021
A 9/11 memorial observance will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Atlantic Beach Public Safety Complex, 850 Seminole Road.
The event will be broadcast via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/atlanticbeachpd.
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Posted on: August 19, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach provides financial support for organizations and schools providing cultural arts and recreation programs to the residents of Atlantic Beach.
Application for grants are invited from eligible non-profit 501(c) 3 community organizat...
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Posted on: August 14, 2021
From Atlantic Beach Ocean Rescue Capt. John Phillips
Rookie of the Year
The Rookie of the Year award is given to the first-year guard who stood out from their peers and went above and beyond what was asked of them during their first year at Atlantic Beach O...
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Posted on: July 29, 2021
The Jazz Fest scheduled for Sept. 4 has been postponed; a new date has not been established.
For information, email recreation@coab.us or call (904) 247-5828.
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Posted on: July 29, 2021
From Beaches Go Green, our partner in environmental education and action:
Have you seen the public recycle bins at Beaches Town Center? It took years and a grant from Keep America Beautiful to get them in place. We are grateful to have them in our communit...
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Posted on: July 23, 2021
(FROM MAYOR ELLEN GLASSER FOR ATLANTIC BEACH LIVING MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2021)
Small, independent businesses are the lifeblood of a dynamic and equitable economy, and they otherwise enhance the quality of life in our community and country by ...
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Posted on: July 22, 2021
There are 20 locations within a 5-mile radius of Jacksonville Beach that have COVID-19 Vaccines in stock. The best way to continue fighting this virus is to get vaccinated. For more information on the vaccines and any concerns that you may have, visit&...
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Posted on: July 19, 2021

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Posted on: July 2, 2021
STARS, STRIPES AND SAFETY: KEEPING PETS SAFE DURING JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 30, 2021 — Independence Day is a holiday characterized by warm weather, barbecues and fireworks. For many p...
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Posted on: July 15, 2021
LETTER FROM MAYOR GLASSER
TO THE JACKSONVILLE WATERWAYS COMMISSION CHAIR
Nov. 23, 2022
Read the letter here.
A STATEMENT/UPDATE FROM MAYOR GLASSER
Sept. 22, 2022
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Posted on: May 27, 2021
Hurricane season is coming, but it is NOT time to prune your Palms with a hurricane cut.
WHAT EXPERTS KNOW
Some pruners make easy money convincing homeowners that the “hurricane cut” keeps palms healthy and safe in a windstorm....
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Posted on: May 18, 2021
Eighth-grader Layla McLaren says that if she were her community’s mayor, she would focus her efforts on public safety, anti-crime, anti-drug use, and anti-poverty initiatives.
The Seaside Community Charter School student and Na...
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Posted on: May 11, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach is asking that the City of Jacksonville partner on initiatives to promote Hanna Park, including but not limited to military access, as a means to make public beaches more accessible.
In a resolution unanimously adopted Monday, th...
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Posted on: May 11, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach Youth Council has been selected as one of five Florida League of Cities’ Youth Council Community Service Award winners.
The Youth Council (ABYC) partnered with Blessings in a Backpack, a national nonprofit organization,...
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Posted on: May 10, 2021
The City Commission has approved a Connectivity Plan, which is expected to be a valuable tool when budgeting connectivity projects that will also help guide decisions for capital improvement projects.
The Commission unanimously adopted the plan at its meet...
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Posted on: May 10, 2021
Survey Kicks Off 21st Century Urban Branch Library Envisioning Project
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 10, 2021 — Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is inviting all Duval County residents to help our public library system with its 21st Cen...
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Posted on: May 10, 2021
Baptist Health is inviting the public to watch the online presentation of the Blue Zones Activate Jacksonville Assessment Report at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11. The City of Atlantic Beach's 2021 priorities include taking part in the City of Jacksonvil...
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Posted on: May 6, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach is reviewing the viability of purchasing 0 Lily Street – a +/-2-acre marsh-front parcel on the Intracoastal Waterway. The property currently can be subdivided and developed into two single-family homes.
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Posted on: May 9, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach is honoring Joyce Schellhorn, recipient of the 2021 National Defense Distinguished Citizen Medal, presented recently by the Jean Ribault Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Schellhorn, direct...
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Posted on: March 6, 2021
We want you to participate in what happens at City Hall. Below you’ll find some of the ways to stay in the know with 800 Seminole Road.
1) Join a board or committee . Our city benefits greatly from the work and experience of our citizens...
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Posted on: May 5, 2021
Connectivity Plan
- The plan will be presented to City Commission for proposed adoption on May 10, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall.
- Town Hall Meeting was held on April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Gail Baker Center (...
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Posted on: May 3, 2021
Atlantic Beach is a lot more colorful these days, thanks to the Mayport Road public art project. Mayor Ellen Glasser joined WJCT's First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross today with details. The AB portion of the interview begins at about 33:00 -- ...
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Posted on: May 3, 2021
Beaches Watch will host its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. The topic: “To Recycle or Not: Examining Our Choices.”
Beaches Go Green founder Anne Marie Moquin and a representative from Republic Services will ...
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Posted on: May 3, 2021
U.S. Green Building Council Announces City of Atlantic Beach to Join the 2021 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership and Grant Program
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. – (April 30, 2021) -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), cre...
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Posted on: April 29, 2021
The workshop is at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road.
Workshop topics:
• Frequently cited myths of beach renourishment parking count
• FDEP’s r...
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Posted on: April 28, 2021
Atlantic Beach becomes one of 15 local governments selected for 2021 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program. Atlantic Beach, Fla. Billings, Mont. Claremont, Calif. Coral Gables, Fla. Durango, Colo. Hattiesburg, Miss. Houston, Texas Jupiter In...
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Posted on: April 27, 2021
In 2018, the Atlantic Beach City Commission began undertaking an annual exercise that results in it establishing priorities for city government. This endeavor is facilitated by Atlantic Beach resident Linda Lanier, who volunteers her services. L...
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Posted on: April 24, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach has a handful of angels in the community who keep the City’s Little Free Libraries at Donner, Jordan, Russell, Bull and Johansen parks stocked.
The children's book supply for the Little Free Libraries is runnin...
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Posted on: April 23, 2021
The annual memorial ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the tragic 1987 attack of the USS Stark will be held at 10 a.m. May 17 at Beaches Veterans Memorial Park.
The park is at 1 W. First St. in Atlantic Beach, just off Atlantic Boulevard an...
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Posted on: April 23, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach will host Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinics at two sites on Saturday, May 1. The clinics are open to the public and will be administered by the Florida Department of Health and Health Hero Florida.
The clinics are fro...
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Posted on: April 22, 2021
Earth Day (April 22) is especially meaningful in a community that prioritizes and celebrates environmental stewardship in countless ways as Atlantic Beach does.The City of Atlantic Beach Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) has partnered with the Wor...
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Posted on: May 8, 2023
Inter-city governmental cooperation is vital and ever-emerging. As cities become more interconnected, it is becoming increasingly important for us to work together to address common challenges and opportunities. Here's just one example.Beaches City offici...
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Posted on: April 16, 2021
The Dig Local Network (www.diglocalnetwork.com) Beaches Green Market is now held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at Penman Park, 321 Penman Road in Jacksonville Beach.
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Posted on: April 16, 2021
The City Commission has adopted a resolution opposing legislation in the Florida Legislature that would remove the State of Florida’s promises to provide (1) 100-percent tuition for Academic and Medallion Scholars, and (2) a full textbook stipen...
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Posted on: April 15, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach is holding a Public Meeting to discuss the Donner Road Construction Project from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road.
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Posted on: April 14, 2021
The City Commission will hold a Special Called Meeting at 5:15 p.m. Monday, April 19, in the Commission Chamber of City Hall, 800 Seminole Road. The purpose of this meeting is to hold a hearing on WAIV20-002 (1306 Violet Street) Request for a wa...
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Posted on: April 14, 2021

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Posted on: April 14, 2021
The City Commission will hold a special called meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in the Commission Chamber of City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to consider an amendment to Resolution No. 21-25, approved by the City Commission on April 12, 2...
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Posted on: April 6, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) has partnered with the Word Revolt Art Gallery of Atlantic Beach to host an Earth Day art show and juried art competition. Earth Day is April 22. The theme of this inaugural event is Sus...
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Posted on: April 3, 2021
From the City of Jax: Update from the Florida Division of Emergency Management concerning age eligibility requirements that change on Monday, April 5th at their Regency Mall COVID19 vaccine site: On Mon, April 5, 2021 the State run, Florida Division of Em...
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Posted on: April 3, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach will hold a public meeting at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Commission Chambers at City Hall (800 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233). The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public input for related to our coastal vu...
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Posted on: April 1, 2021
Mayors Ellen Glasser of Atlantic Beach, Chris Hoffman of Jacksonville Beach and Elaine Brown of Neptune Beach have issued proclamations recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the work of the Women’s Center of Jacksonville (WCJ)....
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Posted on: March 31, 2021
For several years, private investors and the City of Atlantic Beach have been targeting the Mayport Road corridor for revitalization and investment. And now, many of the pieces are coming together.
One of those crucial pieces is public art. And, boy, is it...
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Posted on: March 30, 2021
The City of Jacksonville's Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now accepting applications online and in person for eligible Duval County residents who have been unable to pay their rent or utilities due to a loss of income related to COVID-19....
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Posted on: March 30, 2021
The City of Jacksonville’s Housing and Community Development Division will distribute more than $4 million of federal funds to Duval County residents who are unable to pay their mortgage payments due to a loss of income related to COVID-19. The ...
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Posted on: March 15, 2021
To: Residents living along the beach in Atlantic Beach
RE: Sea turtle protection
The City of Atlantic Beach continues to request your help in protecting sea turtles, as scientific studies conclude that certain types of artificial lighting have a d...
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Posted on: February 14, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach is aware of malfunctions with traffic signals on Atlantic Boulevard and Mayport Road, which are state-owned roadways, and routinely reports issues to the City of Jacksonville Traffic Engineering Division. Through an agreement wi...
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Posted on: February 12, 2021
(FEB. 14, 2021) The City of Atlantic Beach has repaired a water-line break at the apartment complex at 791 Assisi Lane, restored water service, and lifted the boil-water notice.
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Posted on: February 12, 2021
Make-up days will be offered to individuals who received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at either Mandarin or Lane Wiley senior centers and missed their appointment for the second shot. Individuals must return to the location where their first inj...
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Posted on: February 12, 2021
In observance of Presidents’ Day, Atlantic Beach City Hall and other City offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 15. There will be no change to the garbage, yard waste and recycling collection schedule.
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Posted on: February 9, 2021
The City of Atlantic Beach receives more than 100 residential fence permits annually. To efficiently serve this high-demand permit type, the City is now offering homeowners and contractors a faster and easier way to apply for permits for residential fence...
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Posted on: February 3, 2021

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Posted on: January 28, 2021
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH COVID-19 UPDATE
If you experience a problem with any web links or otherwise have any questions or concerns, please email info@coab.us or call 247-5804. Please note, recently posted information has ...
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Posted on: January 21, 2021
From the City of Jacksonville: The City of Jacksonville has distributed its allotted supply of the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this crucial vaccine to our citizens. The Lane Wiley and Mandarin ...
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Posted on: January 20, 2021
AB youth honor Beaches legend Sandy Forsyth
The Atlantic Beach Youth Council replaced and rededicated a plaque honoring late Beaches legend Sandy Forsyth at Oceanside Rotary Skate Park in Atlantic Beach. After the original plaque was stolen recen...
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Posted on: January 20, 2021
The 2021 Atlantic Beach MLK Community Service Award selectees are Atlantic Beach police Sgt. Jimmy Hundley, Jacksonville City Council Vice President Sam Newby, and Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center President Lillie Sullivan.
The three were honored i...
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Posted on: January 14, 2021
Arbor Day Celebration Friday Jan 15. Come join us in person or virtually:) We will be broadcasting via Facebook live at each location.
Schedule for the events/locations:
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Posted on: January 14, 2021

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Posted on: January 14, 2021
- The City of Jacksonville currently has two "Open-PODS". For more information, visit http://jaxready.com/virus.
- The Florida Department of Health - Duval County currently has one "Open-POD" located at the Prime Osborn Center. For more inf...
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Posted on: January 12, 2021
The cities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach have received many inquiries on when beaches citizens will be able to receive recently approved and distributed COVID-19 Vaccinations. Our local municipal governments do not have control ...
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Posted on: January 7, 2021
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) - January 9, 2021
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Posted on: December 24, 2020
We encourage our residents not to feed wildlife, including geese. Resisting the urge to enjoy this otherwise enjoyable pastime helps keep wildlife wild and healthy.
Feeding wildlife can lead to one or more of these serious problems:
- Human food is not health...
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Posted on: December 22, 2020
Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) and the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) are inviting residents to participate in the Silent Night program by fostering a shelter pet through the holiday. Animal lovers can visit the two shelters now through Dec...
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Posted on: December 9, 2020
Atlantic Beach small business relief grant awardees
November 25, 2020 -- Understanding the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy, particularly on small businesses, the City of Atlantic Beach set aside $50,000 in "Better Jax" sales tax proceeds to as...
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
This free, family-friendly annual holiday event will be a socially distanced team effort of the City of Atlantic Beach, the City of Neptune Beach, and the Beaches Town Center ...
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
Atlantic Beach businesses, as we encourage everyone to buy local this holiday season once again with our #PutABUnderYourTree campaign, we thought we’d spice it up a bit this year.
Does your brick-and-mortar business have T-shirts, coffee mugs, or...
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Posted on: December 2, 2020
As we encourage everyone to buy local this holiday season once again with our #PutABUnderYourTree campaign, we thought we’d spice it up a bit this year.
Does your local Beaches brick-and-mortar business have T-shirts, coffee mugs, or ot...
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Posted on: November 19, 2020
November 19, 2020 -- With the annual Great American Smokeout taking place Nov. 19, Tobacco Free Florida in Duval County is using this observance to encourage people to make a plan to quit smoking using the free tools and services available to Flo...
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Posted on: November 13, 2020
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO OFFER FREE FLU VACCINATIONS AT SELECT COVID-19 TESTING SITES (800 Vaccines a Week Will be Available to Residents of Duval County)
Beginning Monday, Nov. 16, the City of Jacksonville and Logistics Health Inc. will provide free flu va...
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Posted on: November 9, 2020
The swearing-in ceremonies for Atlantic Beach Mayor Ellen Glasser and new City Commission members Mike Waters and Bruce Bole are tentatively scheduled for Nov. 23, pending certification of the Nov. 3 election.
Waters and Bole were elected to office on Nov....
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Posted on: November 4, 2020
Here is the link to Duval County election results, which includes the Atlantic Beach municipal elections.
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Posted on: October 26, 2020
Exchange Club of the Jacksonville Beaches members cleaned and repainted a pavilion at Tide Views Park in Atlantic Beach on two Saturdays in October as a “National Day of Service” Project.
The Exchange Club has been providing c...
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Posted on: October 26, 2020
At its meeting Monday, Oct. 26, the Atlantic Beach City Commission presented the Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center, Beaches Council on Aging Dial-A-Ride program, and Beaches Emergency Assistance Agency (BEAM) with $2,000 contributions to help fund seni...
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Posted on: October 23, 2020
An entry by Atlantic Beach Youth Council member Ava Rathet was selected as a winner of the 2020 Florida League of Cities Youth Council Photography Competition.
The competition asks Florida’s municipal youth councils to showcase what they love abo...
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Posted on: October 23, 2020
Date: 10/22/20
Contact: Commander Tiffany Layson, Public Information Officer
Email: tlayson@coab.us phone: 904-247-5876
While Halloween may look and feel different this year due to the on...
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Posted on: October 15, 2020
At an Oct. 10 Atlantic Beach "virtual" Town Hall meeting, Baptist Medical Center-Beaches President Joe MItrick and epidemiologist/employee health director Dr. Vincy Samuel had a prevailing message: Masking, social distancing and other preventati...
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Posted on: October 15, 2020
Would you like a tree planted in the right-of-way in front of your home? If so, the City of Jacksonville will do just that! Simply call 630-CITY and request a tree and you will be contacted by one of the city’s arborists. Trees are planted withi...
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Posted on: October 13, 2020

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Posted on: October 7, 2020
The City of Atlantic Beach will hold a virtual town hall meeting focusing on flu season and COVID-19 on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The town hall – which will be held via Zoom teleconference – is at 10 a.m.
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Posted on: October 6, 2020
Atlantic Beach Youth Council members had some Halloween fun this week – for a good cause.
The youth group’s "Halloweeny" Wizard of Oz display on the porch at Adele Grage Cultural Center on Ocean Drive supports "Halloween ...
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Posted on: September 30, 2020
Work crews are busy replacing a bridge and walkways at Howell Park. Please forgive us for the inconvenience this is causing for park visitors. We think it will be worth the wait -- and that it will be business-as-usual within a couple of weeks.
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Posted on: September 25, 2020
We take great pride in our community’s sea turtle-protection, as Northeast Florida’s beaches serve as critical nesting grounds.
Atlantic Beach has about 150 oceanfront property owners in Atlantic Beach; all but one – Ocean Ocean Resort – are resi...
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Posted on: September 22, 2020
SaferWatch in Atlantic Beach
The SaferWatch Mobile Application is a communication tool which helps to make citizens and communities safer and more informed. SaferWatch enables Atlantic Beach residents and visitors to report suspicious activity, crime tips,...
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
A popular public art piece in Beaches Town Center is missing. The “Wings of the Phoenix” sculpture at Atlantic and Ocean boulevards in Atlantic Beach was reported missing about 4 p.m. Sunday. We do not whether the art was vandalized an...
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Posted on: September 20, 2020
An unforgettable moment today at City Hall. The City is eternally grateful to our first responders -- and to young Zechariah, 11, who proudly presented a $7,500 grant and his second “Hero’s Hero” award to Atlantic Beach Polic...
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Posted on: September 20, 2020
Already, three times during times of transition, Vic Gualillo had stepped up to serve as Atlantic Beach’s interim chief of police.
Now, Gualillo’s gotten the call, again.
Only this time, there’s no “interim”...
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Posted on: September 14, 2020
The City of Atlantic Beach is considering a grant program for restaurants, retail establishments and other businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
The City is reaching out to businesses to determine if there is interest in the program.
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Posted on: September 11, 2020
The cities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Neptune Beach continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic at the local level and are working to provide residents and visitors with the safest environment possible, while also working to ensure that ou...
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Posted on: September 4, 2020
REGISTERED ATLANTIC BEACH RESIDENTS GET THREE HOURS FREE PARKING IN THE ATLANTIC BEACH SPACES. NO NEED TO USE THE APP OR KIOSK. REGISTER AT WWW.NORTHBEACHESPARKING/ATLANTIC. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? EMAIL INFO@COAB.US OR CALL 247-5804.
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Posted on: September 4, 2020
The City of Atlantic Beach will hold a public meeting with local business operators at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Due to these extraordinary times, the meeting will not be held in person; rather, the meeting will be held via videoconference.
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Atlantic Beach Board of City Commissioners seeks comments from their citizens pertaining to plans to submit certain grant applications to the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity, in pursuit of U.S. HUD fu...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Atlantic Beach Board of City Commissioners seeks comments from their citizens pertaining to plans to submit certain grant applications to the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity, in pursuit of U.S. HUD fu...
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Posted on: August 21, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Atlantic Beach Board of City Commissioners seeks comments from their citizens pertaining to plans to submit certain grant applications to the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity, in pu...
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Posted on: August 17, 2020
To address nearby residents’ concerns about safety, congestion and garbage, City staff implemented some low-cost, City Commission-directed 18th Street enhancements this month.
The measures are the latest in an ongoing effort to improve the qualit...
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Posted on: August 3, 2020

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Posted on: August 1, 2020
City of Atlantic Beach Isaias Update (3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3)
** Current conditions: All local National Weather Service warnings and watches have been canceled.
Dangerous surf conditions
Atlantic Beach Ocean Rescue requests that everyone stay out of the water...
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Posted on: July 20, 2020
The Atlantic Beach Youth Council, City of Atlantic Beach, and Environmental Stewardship Committee will dedicate 20 trees planted at Tide Views Preserve in honor of the 2020 graduates. A dedication event dubbed :Twenty for ’20: Celebrat...
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Posted on: July 17, 2020
The City of Atlantic Beach is developing its budget for fiscal year 2020-21, which begins Oct. 1, 2020. Public input to City staff and the City Commission is welcome throughout the process.
- Here is the FY 2020-21 budget workshop and public hearin...
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Posted on: July 14, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., JULY 14, 2020 – Telescope Health, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, will open a COVID-19 testing site this Thursday, July 16th in Neptune Beach to provide beaches-area residents with convenient access to crucial t...
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Posted on: July 9, 2020
The cities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic at the local level and are working to provide residents and visitors with the safest environment possible.
Please be aware that lifeguard staffin...
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Posted on: July 8, 2020
Due to the rising positive COVID-19 numbers, the City of Atlantic Beach has postponed the City Commission’s July 11 workshop on promoting racial equality in the interests of public health.
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Posted on: June 29, 2020
Due to the rising positive COVID-19 numbers, the City of Atlantic Beach has postponed the City Commission’s June 29 workshop on promoting racial equality in the interests of public health.
A decision on whether to postpone the July 11 workshop on...
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Posted on: June 19, 2020
The City of Atlantic Beach is reflecting on the organization’s commitment to working with the community to continue to address racial inequity through sustained action. As such, the City Commission is having a series of workshops to define, desi...
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Posted on: June 19, 2020
Mayor Ellen Glasser has declared June 19, 2020, Juneteenth Freedom Day in Atlantic Beach.
Juneteenth (short for June nineteenth) commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to alert enslaved people they were finally free. T...
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Posted on: May 7, 2020
Did you know, AB?
The City of Atlantic Beach adopted its first sign ordinance in 1966 and has updated it 19 times to address new issues. In 2013, the Atlantic Beach City Commission specifically added flags to its sign regulations by a unanimous vote, witho...
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Posted on: March 10, 2020
March 16-20 is the first Florida Government Finance Professionals Week, an occasion to recognize these valuable public employees for the vital services they provide our organization and community.
Mayor Ellen Glasser presented a Government Finance Professi...
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Posted on: March 4, 2020
Did you know?
- The City of Atlantic Beach first adopted sign regulations in 1966. The regulations were amended in 1968 (twice), 1981, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1997 (twice), 2001, 2002, 2003 (twice), 2004, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
- In 2015, the U.S. Sup...
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Posted on: March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020
To: City of Atlantic Beach residents and employees
From: Shane Corbin, Atlantic Beach City Manager
As we continue to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, it is important to remain calm and stay informed about the virus. The Florida Dep...
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Posted on: February 26, 2020

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Posted on: February 18, 2020
The City is undertaking a website improvement project -- and wants to hear from you!
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Posted on: February 3, 2020
The Atlantic Beach community will celebrate fallen native son with a special event on Feb. 15, which is being proclaimed "Leroy Everett Day".
During a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m., the City will unveil a road sign designating the road in Dutton...
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Posted on: January 22, 2020
At Atlantic Beach’s 3½-hour Arbor Day celebration on Jan. 17, trees were planted in each of the City’s four districts – at Veterans Park, Jordan Park, Bull Park, and on Seminole Road -- and at Atlantic Beach&rs...
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
Community trailblazers Mattie Freeman, Orpah L. Jackson and Robert Lawrence received the 2020 Atlantic Beach Martin Luther King Community Service Awards on Monday.
The awards were presented at the community’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day cele...
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
JEA is trimming trees near power lines to better ensure that the utility provides consistent, reliable electrical service.
The seven- to eight-week project began Jan. 20. JEA says that it follows best tree-care practices by trimming trees throughout its se...
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Posted on: January 16, 2020
Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first taken in 1790, as mandated by the Constitution. It ...
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Posted on: September 4, 2020
JULY 7, 2020 UPDATE
Neptune Beach will be terminating the contact with RTA consulting in mid-August after the license plate cameras and software are installed on the enforcement vehicle. Neptune Beach will officially take over the management once the contr...
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Posted on: August 14, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District awarded a Duval County Shore Protection construction contract for $15,682,725 on Aug. 13 to restore critically eroded beaches and dunes to their original engineered design.
The Corps awarded the contr...
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Posted on: August 14, 2018
The Atlantic Beach City Commission has adopted a resolution honoring 50 years of municipal home rule in the Florida Constitution and committing to an educational initiative to help citizens understand this beneficial right.
Home rule powers, the foundation...
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