Coastal Companion

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The Race Is On – Jacksonville, Florida.

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I just got an email from 1st Place Sport. Doug Alfred says that it looks like another record turnout with over 14,000 runners expected in the 15K on Saturday March 8th. That’s amazing!

If you’re interesting in watching the race, the best way this year is at the start/finish. You can watch the start on Gator Bowl Blvd on the south side of the stadium and then move into the stadium’s east club seats by way of Gate 1 located on the south end of the stadium. Please use the escalators to get to the spectator area.
You will be able to watch the live coverage provide by WJXT TV-4 during the race and then have the perfect seat to watch your favorite runner/walker cross the finish line on the football field. After runners finish they can join you in the stands.

For more information visit the website at www.gate-riverrun.com
Race Hotline (904) 731-1900 ext. 11

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Grand Opening of New Stingray Bay Exhibit at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida

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Seaweed-Cutting Ceremony Set For Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ newest exhibit, Stingray Bay, officially opens with a special seaweed-cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m.  Guests will have the opportunity to interact with the stingrays by petting and feeding them as they swim in a 17,000-gallon pool.  This exciting, interactive exhibit is made possible by of the generous support from Jacksonville’s hometown supermarket Winn-Dixie.

“This is the only opportunity in Jacksonville for families to interact with stingrays,” said Dennis Pate. “Kids large and small will enjoy and learn about these sea creatures that live right off the First Coast.”

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“HMS Pinafore” – Jacksonville, Florida

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Set sail aboard the HMS Pinafore – Gilbert & Sullivan’s hilarious comic operetta of love, hypocrisy & mistaken identities. Pledged by her father to marry the head of the British Navy, young Josephine finds herself torn when she secretly falls in love with a common sailor! A twist of fate changes everything when a secret slips, tumbling everyone into fun, frivolity and fortune.

University of North Florida Fine Arts Center; 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville
Call (904) 620-2878 or visit North Florida Fine Arts Center website
Admission: Tickets: $42, $38, $32; Students: $10

The Tempest by Shakespear at UNF – Jacksonville, Florida

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The Tempest by William Shakespeare is presented at UNF’s Fine Arts Center by The Acting Studio. In this dramatic story, lovers meet, villainy is uncovered, and passions are unleashed in this magical story from one of the world’s greatest playwrights.
University of North Florida Fine Arts Center; 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville
Call (904) 620-2878 or visit the North Florida Fine Arts Center website
Admission: Tickets: $28, $24, $20; Students: $10

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper – Jacksonville, Florida

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Close your eyes and you’ll think you’re there! This unique series takes classic albums and re-creates them in their entirety live on stage using some of the world’s greatest musicians! This album, ranked Number One on ‘Rolling Stone’s’ The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2003, is the eighth album by The Beatles. ladycherie666 welcome to the party You’ll have to hear it to believe it! The Florida Theatre; 128 East Forsyth Street, Ste. 300, Jacksonville
Call (904) 355-2787 or visit www.floridatheatre.com
Admission: General Admission: $26