New city manager Killingsworth on the job

Bill Killingsworth, an experienced administrator who has served in the public sector for more than 30 years, has taken the helm of Atlantic Beach city manager. He began Sept. 26.

Killingsworth served as the City of Jacksonville’s planning and dev...

AB Commission poised for historic tax reduction

The Atlantic Beach City Commission is set to take a historic vote to lower the ad valorem tax rate to the rollback rate Sept. 25.

At its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13, the City Commission preliminarily approved fully rolling back the tax rate, meaning tha...

Sept. 15 update: AB resurfacing project

A City of Atlantic Beach contractor’s asphalt milling and resurfacing project is continuing. Lewis Street, West Ninth Street, Sea Oats Drive, Selva Marina Drive, DeWees Avenue, Coquina Drive, Coral Street and Shell Street are completed. ...

Idalia update

City of Atlantic Beach Idalia Update

5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30

www.coab.us/idalia

Good afternoon, AB.

With Idalia mercifully wayfaring into the sunset and with nice weather directly ahead, we are grateful to report that we are not aware of any storm-related i...

Prepping construction sites for high winds

The City of Atlantic Beach is concerned about Hurricane Idalia’s potential impact in the community. Construction sites can be at-risk for collapse during high winds, and flying debris also is dangerous. If you haven’t already done so, ...

Cleaning up after the storm.

• Be particularly mindful of safety when clearing trees and yard debris. 
• Contractors that you hire to do work, such as tree-cutting and fence work, are responsible for debris removal.
• Don’t bag your yard/storm debris. Please bag your leave...

Nuisance Flooding: August 2023

In the fall, the orbits and alignment of the earth, moon and sun combine to produce some of the greatest tidal ranges of the year with exceptionally high water levels. We typically expect minor local nuisance flooding in low lying areas and impacts to the...

FY 2023-24 budget process under way; hearings set for Sept. 13, 25

The City of Atlantic Beach is developing its budget for fiscal year 2023-24, which begins Oct. 1, 2023. Public input to City staff and the City Commission is welcome throughout the process.

Here is the budget workshop and public hearing calendar, which is ...

About final building inspections

All building permits (i.e. remodeling, roofs, driveways, windows/doors, pools, sheds, fences, etc.) require final inspections. The final inspection assures you that the work is meeting the safety requirements established in the Florida building codes. Fin...

Yard Waste Collection Guidelines

Yard Waste Collection GuidelinesTo keep our community looking spiffy, everyone needs to pitch in. Lawn, tree and other vegetative debris is picked up curbside once a week. All yard waste is to be behind the curb or edge of pavement.Contractors or homeowne...

New Partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida

On Monday, July 24, the Atlantic Beach City Commission voted to authorize Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida to provide after-school and summer programming in partnership with the City. This collaboration enables our community’s youth to ...

New stop sign at East Coast and Fourth

July 21-22 Shakespeare producation moved to Adele Grage's Gulliford Hall due to weather

Apex Theatre Studio will present Shakespeare’s hilarious and touching romantic comedy, Twelfth Night, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, inside Gulliford Hall at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.  

The annual &a...

Grant funding update

City staff presented a 2024 grant funding update to the City Commission on July 10.

Here is the presentation.

For more information, email info@coab.us or call (904) 247-5804.

Track your water use

Town Hall meeting set for June 27 on potential water system expansion into Neptune Beach

The City Commission will hold a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, on a potential water system extension into Neptune Beach.  For information, visit www.coab.us/projects; email info@coab.us; or call (904) 247-5804.

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More public input meetings set for June 22 for land development regs, comprehensive plan updates

The City will host public input meetings at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, June 22, in the Commission Chamber at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road. For information, visit www.coab.us/projects; email info@coab.us; or call (904) 247-5804.

Safety, Traffic and Parking Committee work under way

On June 12, 2023, the City Commission formed a Safety, Traffic and Parking (STOP) Committee. The committee's first meeting was July 5; the second meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in the City Hall Commission Chamber.

STOP Committee ...

Donner Park splash pad update

June 16, 2023

The City is moving forward with its Donner Park splash pad project, per a City Commission decision on June 12 to direct the City Manager to reallocate $200,000 from the Greenway mural project budget, and negotiate an agreement with ACON Const...

IQ Fiber’s Free, High Speed, Public Wi-Fi Now Available in Donner, Jordan parks in Atlantic Beach

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...

May 23 Board Member Review Committee meeting canceled

The May 23 Board Member Review Committee meeting has been canceled. Questions? Call (904) 247-5804 or email info@coab.us.

UPDATE: Precautionary boil-water notice lifted for areas impacted by Donner Road project

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 ...

Wild Wonders 2023 schedule

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...

Kids to Parks Day set for May 20

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:

1. Paddleboard Tour of Dutton Island Preserve -  8 ...

City Manager Recruitment Update

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....

Honoring our military personnel: An AB priority

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...

Flood protection in-a-nutshell

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...

Gardening reminder: especially on corner lots

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...

Public input meetings on land development regs, comprehensive plan, to be held May 3

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...

Arts in the Park at Johansen Park on April 22

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...

April is Water Conservation Month in AB

Want more info on conserving water? Email info@coab.us.

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North Florida Land Trust, Bull Family, City of Atlantic Beach to dedicate Bull Family Preserve

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...

Egg Hunt and Bunny Parade - Saturday, April 8

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:

Environmental Stewardship Committee Speaker & Salon Series 2023 Schedule

Upcoming Complete Streets public input meetings - Ahern Street and Main Street/Levy Road

Charter Review Committee to meet March 23

The City Commission-appointed Charter Review Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in the Commission Chamber of City Hall, 800 Seminole Road.

Here's the agenda packet: https://coab.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/41750/?preview...

IQ Fiber launches Northeast Florida’s first, free high-speed Wi-Fi in a public park -- in AB

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...

City of Atlantic Beach awarded $184K via the Resilient Florida Grant Program

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...

AB Elementary joins City Arbor Day celebration; new heritage tree designation honors ABET founder

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...

Charter Review Committee established

The City Commission established a Charter Review Committee at its Jan. 23 meeting. See www.coab.us/charterreview.

Egg hunt on tap for April 8

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 ...

'King Arthur' on tap for Black History Month program

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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Mayor's Message (February 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...

Mayor's Message (January 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 ...

City of AB to celebrate Arbor Day Jan. 20

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...

City Manager Shane Corbin accepts New Smyrna Beach position

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...

You are invited: COAB Leed Gold Certification Celebration Jan. 24

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...

Charter Review

** 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...

Protect Our Beaches Campaign

ONLINE RESOURCES:

Beaches Go Green

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Eco-friendly products

Education

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Plastic pollution

Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol

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Protect nesting habitats

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

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Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being publishes final report

Here is the final report.

Here is the committee's website.

Read on...

City of Atlantic Beach achieves LEED Gold, becomes first city in world to recertify

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...

November 8 Municipal Election Update

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...

Nighttime Sewer Main Construction on Nov. 14 on Donner Road

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.

This nighttime work zone will affect residents along Donner Road as well as the ...

Tropical Storm Nicole Update

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. 

The ...

Hip hop classes offered to children, teens at AB community centers

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.

Volunteers sought for Cultural Arts and Recreation programs and events

Interested? Visit www.coab.us/volunteer, email recreation@coab.us, or call (904) 247-5828.

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City of AB bans smoking in parks, on the beach, and at beach accesses

Now open, Selva Preserve (ribbon-cutting Oct. 22)

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...

Need a local government speaker? Give us a shout

Notice of Upcoming Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and Tower Removal

The City of Atlantic Beach Public Utilities Department will begin removing the water tower and upgrading water treatment plant #1 at 469 11^th St. on October 12, 2022, with completion slated for fall 2023. 

Heavy equipment and trucks will be enteri...

Volunteer gardeners, City of AB teaming up to save monarch butterflies

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.

The City’s new monarch butterfly bed, waystation and garden ...

The dunes did their jobs; let's work together to protect them

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...

City of Atlantic Beach Tropical Storm/Hurricane Ian Update (1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30)

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...

City of AB receives $596K DoD infrastructure grant

Adopt-a-Tree, why don't ya

Here's the link: www.coab.us/adoptatree.

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Please join the AB Cares team, if you can

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 ...

King tides in AB during fall 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...

Crime prevention tips

Tai Chi offered at Adele Grage, Gail Baker centers

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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Atlantic Beach hero Greg Franek honored by Jacksonville's mayor

Longtime Atlantic Beach resident Greg Franek was honored Aug. 24 by Mayor Lenny Curry and JFRD Chief Keith Powers with the JFRD Award of Merit for Civilian Lifesaving. This was done to recognize Franek's heroism during a June fire on Beach Avenue...

City adopts mission, values statements

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...

Make sure your signs meet code

For information about the City's sign regulations, visit www.coab.us/signs.

Read on...

Main Street traffic safety public input meetings Aug. 25

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...

'Working together as a community': Mayor honors heroic resident, firefighters

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.

And – as with others – ...

Mosquitoes buggin’ ya? We feel ya.

Here’s City of Jax Mosquito Control info: https://www.coj.net/departments/neighborhoods/mosquito-controlThe number to call to request mosquito control service is 630-2489 (CITY).Or you can fill out a form accessible from this link: http...

Donner Road construction underway

Senior Tai Chi classes

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....

Perkins sentenced to 10 years for attack on Atlantic Beach officer

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 ...

Sculptures of Atlantic Beach

“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...

City of Atlantic Beach to observe, celebrate Juneteenth

The City of Atlantic Beach is a partner in the Juneteenth celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the SeaWalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.

Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and Freedom Day was first observed on June 19, ...

City of AB-Verified Tree Service Provider

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 ...

Beaches Community Resources Guide

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...

Making Music and Memories at Jordan Park: A Project for Everyone

Hurricane Preparedness: Are you Ready?

City of Atlantic Beach Environmental Stewardship Community Action Plan Workshops May 19, May 26

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...

A Guide to Contacting Your Elected Leaders

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.

General Tips:

? Be concise a...

Water Treatment Plant 1 Upgrade and Cell Phone Tower Project Q&A

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...

Honoring fallen town marshal Paul Patrick's service and sacrifice to the community

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...

City of AB first U..S. municipal demonstration site for new mosquito trap

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...

April is Water Conservation Month in AB

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...

ABE students serve as 'Mayors for a Day'

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...

Lower Speed Limit = Safer Community

Earth Day Art Show April 22

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...

Welcome, British Royal Navy sailors

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...

Underground power lines in AB: A community discussion

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...

Consumer alert and tree-protection advisory

City Commission adopts resolution supporting Ukraine against Russian government aggression

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,  ...

Volunteer Opportunities

Mayor Glasser's message regarding the Russian government's agression against Ukraine

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...

City of AB wins Environmental Protection award

'Styrofoam' prohibition ordinance in effect March 1

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...

City of AB honors 'Dutton Island 5'

Town Hall meeting this Saturday

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.

Read on...

Join us for Arbor Day activities Jan. 20, 2023

Mayor Glasser presents 'State of Atlantic Beach' to Beaches Watch

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 -...

Donner Park Pickleball Etiquette Guidelines

Donner Park Pickleball Etiquette Guidelines

1. Bicycles, skates, skateboards and pets are not allowed on the courts.
2. Except when City clinics/events are planned, courts are for open, drop-in play, every day.
3. Being public, the courts have no set schedul...

Construction is under way this week at Atlantic Boulevard and Third Steet

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...

Complete Streets Project: Main Street

Complete Streets: A Primer

COAB Tree Giveaway Program

(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...

Complete Streets on Main Street meeting set for Dec. 1

16th Street beach walkover project update

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.

The structural ...

FDOT to host Atlantic Boulevard-A1A construction open house Nov. 16

Beaches community invited to online Blue Zones meeting Nov. 9

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.

Register for the meeting here or by clicking on the graphic below:  https://www.bluezones.com/activ...

City of AB receives Ribault Garden Club honor for five-way landscaping

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...

Latest City of Atlantic Beach Utility Bill Newsletter

November City of Atlantic Beach Utility Bill Newsletter

With residents’ help, City of AB now has a 2040 community’s ‘vision’

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...

King tides in AB during fall 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...

King tides in AB during fall 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...

City of AB to host 9/11 memorial observance

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.

Because of the continuing COVID-19 pu...

City offering arts, culture, recreational grants

City of Atlantic Beach COVID-19 Update

CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH COVID-19 UPDATE

This information is published at www.coab.us/coronavirus, which is regularly updated. If you experience a problem with any web links or otherwise have any questions or concerns, please email info@coab.us&...

Check out this Florida Times-Union article on the AB Farmer's Market

From the Florida Times-Union-Shorelines

Sunday farmer’s market

in Atlantic Beach

off to a blazing start

The new Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market cut its teeth in the heat of summer – traditionally one of the most sluggish...

McCarthy, Dalton honored as top AB lifeguards

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...

AB Jazz Fest postponed

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.

Please help us stop recycle bin contamination!

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...

Saluting AB’s Small Businesses

(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 ...

COVID-19 vaccination locations update 7-22-21

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&...

Trees in AB: Call before you cut

Sunday AB Farmer's Market kicks off July 11

Think pet safety on Independence Day

STARS, STRIPES AND SAFETY: KEEPING PETS SAFE DURING JULY 4^TH CELEBRATIONS

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 30, 2021 — Independence Day is a holiday characterized by warm weather, barbecues and fireworks. For many p...

Bridgeport barge update

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

Linked is a story about the barge that ran aground off our coast after hitting the jettie...

About palm tree pruning

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....

Mayport Naval Station eighth-grader wins Florida mayors’ essay contest

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...

AB Commission adopts resolution promoting increased Hanna Park accessibility

AB Youth Council’s ‘Blessings in a Backpack’ wins state honor

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,...

AB Commission approves Connectivity Plan

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...

Survey Kicks Off 21st Century Urban Branch Library Envisioning Project

Survey Kicks Off 21^st 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 21^st Cen...

Blue Zones Activate Jacksonville Assessment Report at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11.

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...

Lily Street property purchase under consideration for conservation, flood mitigation

USO Director Schellhorn to be honored by City Commission

 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...

Stay in the Know, AB

City of AB Connectivity Plan

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 (...

New Atlantic Beach Murals: "Bringing People Together After a Really Hard Year"

Beaches Watch will tackle recycling at its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

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 ...

City of Atlantic Beach to Join the 2021 LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership, Grant Program

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...

Public Parking Workshop May 6

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...

City of AB helping 'LEED' the way.

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...

City Commission Priorities

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...

Wanted: Children's books for Little Free Libraries

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...

USS Stark ceremony to be held May 17

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...

City to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics May 1

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...

AB Celebrating Earth Day, Mother Nature

Public input being sought on City's coastal vulnerability assessment

The City of Atlantic Beach is soliciting public input on the coastal City's vulnerability assessment plan.

A copy of the coastal vulnerability assessment plan can be found at: https://www.coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/11070/COAB-Coastal-Vulnerabilit...

Three Beaches, One Community: Beach season is here!

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...

Beaches Green Market now at Penman Park in Jax Beach

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.

Read on...

City Commission opposes Bright Futures Scholarship change

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...

Donner Road Improvement Project Meeting

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.

 This project extends from Mayport Road to ...

Special Called City Commission meeting on April 19

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...

Aquatic dog park to be temporarily closed for improvements in May

Special Called City Commission meeting on April 15

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...

No )*#@r (Litter) Sherlock ... yep, you heard that right

Earth Day 'Sustainable' Art Show and Competition on tap

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...

Vaccinations for ages 16 and up starting Monday, April 5.

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...

Public input sought on City's coastal vulnerability assessment

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...

Beaches Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign under way

ArtRepublic Mayport Road mural project to highlight AB’s past, present and future

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...

Assistance for Duval County residents who lost income due to COVID-19

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE ANNOUNCES DETAILS & APPLICATION PROCESS FOR MORTGAGE RELIEF PROGRAM

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 ...

Beachfront property owners a key part of sea turtle-protection efforts

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...

It's easy for AB residents to register for free parking -- and to park -- in Beaches Town Center

About traffic signals …

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...

Water service restored, boil notice lifted at 791 Assisi Lane

(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.

City of Jax offering make-up days for people who missed second COVID-19 vaccination dose appointment

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...

City Hall Closed Presidents’ Day

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.

 Citizens can email (info@coab.us), c...

Atlantic Beach Launches Same-Day Residential Fence Permitting

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...

We want YOU ... to serve on a citizen board or committee

Feb. 3 Connectivity and Complete Streets Policy Open House

COVID-19 Update

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 ...

COJ-run COVID-19 vaccine sites closed to those seeking first dose; state-run site coming to Regency

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 ...

AB youth honor Beaches legend Sandy Forsyth

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...

Hundley, Newby, Sullivan honored at AB MLK event

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...

2021 AB Arbor Day Observance: A Progressive Tree Planting

MLK Celebration to be held online

Latest COVID-19 testing information

• 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...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update, 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 ...

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) - January 9, 2021

Please don't feed geese and other wildlife

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...

ANIMAL SHELTERS ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO GIVE THE GIFT OF A TEMPORARY HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY

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...

COAB Small Business Relief Grant awardees

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...

Beaches Town Center Holiday Celebration featuring a Bike and Golf Cart parade- Saturday, Dec. 5

Update: Here's a photo gallery from the 2020 golf cart and bike parade!

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 ...

When you shop local, how about adding some AB Swag? Wear it, buy it, share it, love it!

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...

Put AB Under Your Tree

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...

Mayor Glasser Calls for Quit Attempts, Awareness During Great American Smokeout

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...

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO OFFER FREE FLU VACCINATIONS AT SELECT COVID-19 TESTING SITES

Mayor, new Atlantic Beach City Commission members scheduled to be sworn in this month

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....

Duval County election results

Exchange Club improves Tide Views on ‘Day of Service’

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...

City Commission presents contributions to senior-serving agencies

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...

AB Youth Council wins statewide photo competition

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...

Atlantic Beach Police Department Shares Trick-or-Treat and Halloween Safety Tips

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...

Baptist Medical Center-Baptist officials on COVID-19 and flu: Don't let your guard down

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...

Would you like a tree planted in the right-of-way in front of your home?

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...

The 1-2-3-4 of Beaches Town Center paid parking for AB residents

Small Business Grant Pre-Applications due Oct. 19

Flu, COVID-19 focus of Saturday AB Town Hall

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.

 Vincy Samuel, Bapti...

AB Youth Council gets ‘Halloweeny’ for Hospice

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 ...

Howell Park enhancements under way

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. 

Read on...

Temporary mini-roundabout proposed at Main Street and West Ninth Street

A community meeting is planned via conference (Zoom) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Here is the public notice and instructions on how to watch and/or participate in the meeting.

Here is the project webpage.

If you have questions, want more information, or...

Atlantic Beach sea turtle-protection ordinance

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...

Get the SaferWatch app

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,...

Popular art piece in Beaches Town Center missing

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...

Young first-responder advocate honors AB officers

After three practice runs, Atlantic Beach’s Gualillo is now ‘chief’

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”...

Atlantic Beach mulling small business grants

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.

The i...

Restaurants and bars to be allowed to serve alcohol until 2 a.m.

‘North Beaches’ parking program (check back for updates)

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.

JULY 7, 2020 UPDATE

Nept...

City of Atlantic Beach meeting with local business operators 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8

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.

Busin...

Public Notice: Sherman Creek Lagoon Flood Mitigation project grant application

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...

Public Notice: Aquatic Gardens Flood Mitigation project application

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...

Public Notice: Stanley Road Flood Mitigation project grant application

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...

18th Street Enhancement Project update

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...

City Commission budget workshop Thursday, Aug. 6

Isaias Update

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...

Are you storm-ready?

In anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaias ... We recommend that everyone download the JaxReady app or otherwise follow www.jaxready.com -- and start preparing now.

Here is a very valuable readiness tool: The 2020-21 City of Jacksonville Preparedness & R...

Twenty (trees) for '20: Celebrating the Class of 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...

City budget process under way; hearings set for Sept. 14, Sept. 28

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...

Jacksonville Officials and Telescope Health Launch no-cost COVID-19 Testing Site At the Beaches

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...

Stay safe at the beach

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...

Postponed: July 11 Commission workshop on promoting racial equality

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.

The City is in the early stages of this critical communit...

Postponed: June 29 City Commission workshop on promoting racial equality

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...

Promoting Racial Equity

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...

Juneteenth Freedom Day

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...

AB coronavirus information (check back for updates)

Please visit www.coab.us/coronavirus for the City of Atlantic Beach’s last update.

Sign regulations update

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...

AB participates in first Florida Government Finance Professionals Week

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...

About Atlantic Beach's sign regulations ...

Did you know?

1. 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.
2. In 2015, the U.S. Sup...

Coronavirus information

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...

Please help us help you by suggesting improvements to the City's website

Residents and businesses: Please help us improve your city's website

The City is undertaking a website improvement project -- and wants to hear from you!

Read on...

AB to celebrate fallen native son with 'Leroy Everett Day' on Feb. 15

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...

Arbor Day 2000: It’s a C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-I-O-N (AB-Style)

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...

AB MLK awards presented to Freeman, Jackson, Lawrence

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...

JEA trimming trees in Atlantic Beach

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...

The 2020 Census at a Glance: Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place.

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 ...

‘North Beaches’ parking program (check back for updates)

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...

Beach renourishment coming to Atlantic Beach and neighboring communities

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...

AB Commission celebrates 50 years of home rule in Florida

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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