How about relaxing in the ocean breeze listening to cool jazz? The City of Jacksonville Beach is hosting its sixth annual SUMMER JAZZ SERIES – unique concerts on July 13 and August 17, 2008 at Sea Walk Pavilion on Jax Beach. Don’t miss this opportunity to dance, eat and enjoy family and friends while listening to nationally recognized jazz performers. This is a free event.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Walk – Edisto Beach, SC
One of the secret treasures of Edisto Beach is the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Learn about these fascinating reptiles who return to our beaches to nest every summer. After a short, informative program, we will venture down the beach in search of a nesting loggerhead sea turtle. This program has been designed for ages 11 and up. Advanced registration to the event is required. Please call (843) 869-4430 to reserve your spot.
The Art of Spoken Word – Jacksonville, Florida
The first Thursday of every month, the lobby of the Ritz is transformed into a stage for poets and poetry lovers. Poets of all ages can read their poetry at the podium and hear the poetry of others. (904) 632-5555
www.ritzlavilla.org
Excellence in Harmony 2008 – Jacksonville, Florida
Take this opportunity to listen to the finest in men’s a-capella harmony at The Big Orange Chorus annual show, called Excellence in Harmony 2008 at Jacksonville’s historic Florida Theatre. Our show will include the 2007 Barbershop Harmony Society Gold Medal Champion, MaxQ, the 2007 Sweet Adeline 2nd Place Silver Medalist, Jackpot and the 2007 Sunshine District Chorus Champion, The Big Orange Chorus. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $25 for preferred seating, general admission seating may be purchased in groups of 15 or more for $18 each. June 28, 2008 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Florida Theatre, downtown Jacksonville.
www.bigorangechorus.com
NOAA Issues Rule to Prevent Overfishing of Atlantic Sharks
NOAA’s Fisheries Service today announced a new rule to lower significantly the fishing quotas for sandbar and porbeagle sharks in order to rebuild these depleted species. NOAA will also implement new regional quotas for the other large coastal sharks.
The new shark regulations will take effect starting on July 24. [Read more…]