New Bicycle Repair Station in Jack Russell Park

Bikes are a way of life here in Atlantic Beach, and we now have our first bicycle repair station! You can find it in Jack Russell Park, by the tennis courts and skate park entrance. Jack Russell Park is located at 800 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233-5444 Free Bike Repair Station in Atlantic Beach … Continue reading New Bicycle Repair Station in Jack Russell Park

Hurricane Helene Causes a Mess in Atlantic Beach, but No Major Damage

Hurricane Helene crashed into the Florida panhandle this week as a massive category 4 hurricane and made its effects felt all the way to our coast in Atlantic Beach. It got really loud and windy around midnight. Things kept banging into the house and waking me up. Then all the power went out, and the … Continue reading Hurricane Helene Causes a Mess in Atlantic Beach, but No Major Damage

Apply for Free Trees for Atlantic Beach Residents

Did you know Atlantic Beach, FL residents can apply for two free trees for their front yard? Thanks to an update on the Chapter 23 (commonly known as the tree code) code of ordinances, the city has expanded the use of tree-conservation funds to plants trees in font yards on private property. Funds to plant … Continue reading Apply for Free Trees for Atlantic Beach Residents

Atlantic Beach and the Island with No Name

The city of Atlantic Beach is located on a barrier island along the northeastern coast of Florida. It is one of the state's many charming beach towns with a unique heritage and a vibrant community. You'll hear residents refer to it as "the island," because it has no other name. History of Atlantic Beach The … Continue reading Atlantic Beach and the Island with No Name

The Hidden Gems of the Sea: Exploring the World of Sea Glass

I had never found sea glass until we moved to Atlantic Beach, FL, but now it is a favorite part of our evening beach stroll. Sometimes we just find a piece or two, and sometimes we get a whole pocketful, but we almost never come home empty-handed. Sea glass, also known as beach glass, is … Continue reading The Hidden Gems of the Sea: Exploring the World of Sea Glass