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Youth take a swing at golf. Submitted photo

Youth take a swing at golf. Submitted photo

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Youth take a swing at golf

Beth Jones
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Thea Seagraves, the edu-cation director of the Amelia Island Museum of History, asked for volunteers to help her put together a program allowing the older children at the America’s Youth pro-gram in Fernandina Beach to be introduced to the great game of golf.
The Nassau Ballerz hosted the Last Ride Bash basketball tournament Friday through Sunday. Winners included Future Stars out of Waycross, Ga., third- and fourth-grade girls, above right. Submitted photo

The Nassau Ballerz hosted the Last Ride Bash basketball tournament Friday through Sunday. Winners included Future Stars out of Waycross, Ga., third- and fourth-grade girls, above right. Submitted photo

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In pictures: Last Ride Bash tournament champions

Beth Jones
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Capt. Danny Flynn and son, Aiden, are pictured with two large Amelia Island red snapper caught just a few miles offshore of Amelia Island during the 2022 red snapper two-day season. Photo by Terry Lacoss/Special

Capt. Danny Flynn and son, Aiden, are pictured with two large Amelia Island red snapper caught just a few miles offshore of Amelia Island during the 2022 red snapper two-day season. Photo by Terry Lacoss/Special

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Overpopulation of snapper

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Capt. David Hagins guides his charter guests offshore of Amelia Island on a regular basis and has developed firsthand knowledge on the current status of hard-fighting and excellent-eating red snapper, which is currently a big subject among avid fishermen and seafood lovers, too.
The Nassau Ballerz hosted the Last Ride Bash basketball tournament Friday through Sunday, with games played at Yulee Middle School and the Yulee Sports Complex. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

The Nassau Ballerz hosted the Last Ride Bash basketball tournament Friday through Sunday, with games played at Yulee Middle School and the Yulee Sports Complex. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: Ballerz host last ride bash

Beth Jones
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The Nassau Ballerz hosted the Last Ride Bash basketball tournament Friday through Sunday, with games played at Yulee Middle School and the Yulee Sports Complex.
Pictured are, from the left, Shawn Arnold, NSFA president, recipients Ryan Demario, Ana Rodriguez, Amelia Cutshaw and Madison Hicken and Brad Reese, NSFA scholarship chairman. Submitted photo

Pictured are, from the left, Shawn Arnold, NSFA president, recipients Ryan Demario, Ana Rodriguez, Amelia Cutshaw and Madison Hicken and Brad Reese, NSFA scholarship chairman. Submitted photo

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NSFA awards $18,000 in scholarships

Beth Jones
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Nassau Sport Fishing Association presented a total of $18,000 in scholarships to six seniors from Nassau County high schools this year.
UNF coaches and players held a soccer camp for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County June 26-30 at the Miller Freedom Center. More than 60 children participated. Submitted photo

UNF coaches and players held a soccer camp for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County June 26-30 at the Miller Freedom Center. More than 60 children participated. Submitted photo

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Boys & Girls Clubs, UNF hold soccer camp

Beth Jones
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County partnered with the University of North Florida in hosting a soccer camp June 26-30 on the Miller Freedom Center athletic field. More than 60 youths ages 6-13 participated each day from 8 a.m.
YMCA's youth basketball summer league. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

YMCA's youth basketball summer league. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: YMCA youth basketball

Beth Jones
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The McArthur Family YMCA's youth basketball summer league is in full swing, and games were played Saturday morning at the Y on Citrona Drive in Fernandina Beach. For information, visit www.FCYMCA.org.
Elm Street All Stars. Submitted photo

Elm Street All Stars. Submitted photo

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Elm Street All Stars

Beth Jones
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The Elm Street Little League 10U All Stars played in the District 11 softball tournament at Hilliard Saturday. Elm Street lost Saturday and its Monday game to cap the season. Elm Street is hosting a softball and pitching camp July 10-14 for girls ages 7-14. Register at https://tshq.bluesombrero.
The Nassau Ballerz. Submitted photo

The Nassau Ballerz. Submitted photo

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Tournament champs

Beth Jones
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The Nassau Ballerz 12U team for went 3-0 over the weekend to bring home the championship trophy at the annual Lakercats AAU Tournament in Valdosta, Ga. The Ballerz are hosting a tournament July 7-9. The Last Ride Bash includes boys and girls divisions. Call 583-6042 for information.
Fernandina Beach police officers stopped by the Fernandina Beach High School gym Tuesday and played dodgeball with the children attending the P.E. Camp this summer. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Fernandina Beach police officers stopped by the Fernandina Beach High School gym Tuesday and played dodgeball with the children attending the P.E. Camp this summer. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

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Bringing the heat

Beth Jones
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Fernandina Beach police officers stopped by the Fernandina Beach High School gym Tuesday and played dodgeball with the children attending the P.E. Camp this summer. The camp is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday July 10-13, July 17-20 and July 24-27 and is open to children ages 5-14.