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Black Tie & Baggies Gala 2013
Get out your snazziest formal wear and give it some surfing style! Black Tie and Baggies is finally here! It’s First Coast Surfrider’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s name is also the dress code: formal wear (black tie) mixed with surf wear (baggies). There’s going to be food, music, raffles, auctions, a best-dressed [...]
FL Legislative Update – February
FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE This information was presented by Surfrider Foundation FL Regional Coordinator, Holly Parker, at our February meeting. State Issues: Ocean Outfall Bill It’s back! Since the Surfrider Foundation successfully passed an Ocean Outfall Closure bill in 2009, there have been numerous attempts to delay or weaken its implementation. This year, like the last [...]
OFG Tip O the Month 4
When I moved to Jacksonville seven years ago and moved into our new home I wanted to do some landscaping to make my yard more ocean friendly. Unfortunately I had very little clue as to what plants and coverings were native to the area. I incorrectly assumed that what was being sold at the box [...]
November Update from Paul
There is a part of me that truly believes that the sport of surfing and the ocean have saved my life. Both have given me strength, comfort and confidence when it was most needed throughout my life as well as a great deal of joy and happiness. It is often said that when someone saves [...]
Member/Volunteer Survey
In an effort to fulfill our mission the chapter needs to engage it’s members and make best usage of their background and talents. Each member joined Surfrider with a specific purpose in mind and brings with them special background and talents that they believe will help make a positive impact on the environment. This survey [...]
OFG Tip O the Month 3
When considering establishing an OFG at your home, business or community it is beneficial to know your rights to do so under Florida law. In 2009 the State of Florida passed a new law, Statute 373.185 regarding Florida friendly landscaping which in part states a deed restriction or covenant may NOT prohibit any property owner [...]
OFG Tip O the Month 2
A great deal of run off that enters our waterways and oceans comes from yards, gardens, and golf courses. Due to the heavy usage of fertilizers and pesticides on our yards and grassy areas coupled with extensive watering, a substantial mix of these substances ends up running onto our streets and down the street drains. [...]
Spring Into Native Plants
Are you interested in: – Reducing your water bill? – Increasing your leisure time? – Eliminating costly lawn care? – Attracting birds & butterflies? Then don’t miss this fabulous, FREE event from our good friends at the Florida Native Plant Society. When: Saturday, April 28, 10 am – 2:30 pm Where*: UNF Student Union Auditorium [...]
Black Tie and Baggies Gala this FRIDAY!
When: Friday, April 27 @ 7-11pm Where: In the Garden @ Casa Bella Village 510 Shetter Avenue, Jacksonville Beach, FL What: First Coast Surfrider’s biggest and best fundraiser of the year. A party where the dress code is half-surf, half-formal (for inspiration try here or here, wear whatever you want, get creative). Why: The money [...]
Hanna Park Access Threatened
Do you surf, bike, run, or play in Hanna Park? Your access to the park is being restricted! The official closing time in the summer months (April through October) is 8pm. However, recently the park has been closing at 6pm due to “budget cuts,” and parking citations are being issued to anyone that is in [...]
