Sports & Recreation

No excuses; Get Outdoors Florida!

Submitted by My Community, Community News
Monday, June 4th, 2012, 12:00pm

 

School is out! All across Florida, students looking for summer activities. No wonder so many national programs highlight the fun of getting outdoors. June has the most daylight hours and the longest day of the year, providing plenty of opportunity for families and friends to enjoy nature and each other.

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FWC reminds boaters to boat smart, safely

Submitted by My Community, Community News
Friday, May 18th, 2012, 8:05pm

 

Because Memorial Day weekend, which kicks off summer activities, is right around the corner, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds all boaters in Florida to rededicate themselves to boating safely.
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3rd Annual Spring-4-A-Cure Relay slated for March 24

Submitted by Ed Albanesi, Community Blogger
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012, 11:36am
3rd Annual Spring-4-A-Cure Relay slated for March 24

This year’s Spring 4-A-Cure 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, March 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The race will begin and end at the St. Augustine Shores Riverview Club.

All proceeds from entry fees will be donated to the American Cancer Society. The race is being sponsored by the Mason Manatee Relay for Life team.

Awards will be given to the overall female and male winners. Recognition will also be given to the top three finishers in various age categories. Ample parking will be provided for all participants.

The course is scenic, safe, well marked, and has drink stations. You can preregister online by going to http://www.racesmith.com/races/Spring-4-A-Cure5K.html.

Mail-in registration forms are also available online by going to http://www.racesmith.com/brochures/Spring-4-A-Cure5K2012.pdf.

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Gate River Run: Scenes From Throughout the Race | SLIDESHOW

Submitted by Bill Bortzfield, First Coast News Digital Director
Saturday, March 10th, 2012, 2:52pm
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Gate River Run: At the Starting Line | SLIDESHOW

Submitted by Bill Bortzfield, First Coast News Digital Director
Saturday, March 10th, 2012, 2:07pm
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Jim Abbott to Speak at Brooks Rehabilitation’s Celebrate Independence Event Saturday

Submitted by jmatejcek on Wednesday, February 29th, 12:54 pm
Jim Abbott to Speak at Brooks Rehabilitation’s Celebrate Independence Event Saturday

Brooks Rehabilitation invites you to join us as we Celebrate Independence on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. This FREE event will feature insightful speakers, exciting demonstrations, exhibits, health screenings, and refreshments.  Our keynote speaker will be Jim Abbott, the famed one-handed Major League Baseball player who overcame the birth defect of having only one hand to become an amazing professional pitcher and ball player.

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Jax Ice Offers Free Clinics

Submitted by rdaigle on Tuesday, December 20th, 5:03 pm
Jax Ice Offers Free Clinics

The New Year is the perfect time for young people to try out a fun, new activity. Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex invites kids, teens and parents to visit the ice rink for a FREE day of ice hockey and ice skating clinics.

What:     FREE learn to play hockey and learn to skate clinics

When:    Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.

·         8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. – FREE learn to play hockey clinics, equipment included

·         10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – FREE learn to skate clinics, equipment included

Where:   3605 Philips Highway

 

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