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First Wednesday Art Walk – Jacksonville, Fla

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Downtown Jacksonville on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 5pm-9pm (Rain or Shine). The October Art Walk Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness

First Wednesday Art Walk JacksonvilleHighlights for the Art Walk:

MOCA Jacksonville – Kick-off breast cancer awareness month with 26.2 with Donna, The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer at the October Art Walk. This is the perfect opportunity to get the inaugural commemorative marathon poster, and have it signed by local artist, Kurtis Loftus. Also making an appearance at the Art Walk will be the official marathon VW Beetle Convertible. Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket for this one-of-a-kind car. Come out and start the month off taking strides against breast cancer!

Join The Art Center as they celebrate their 1st Anniversary and present artist Marsha Hatchers, “Drawing With Paint”. Enjoy live music by keyboard artist Brian Harris and the Ryan Sinclair Band.

CSX presents the first ever “Keep on Living” Safety Walk at the Florida Theatre. Join them for a reception and be sure to pick up your “Keep on Living” passport at these participating locations: Florida Theatre, MOCA, TTV Architects, and Shelby’s Cafe in the Main Library. Each completed & stamped passport can only be entered for a special giveaway at the Florida Theatre while supplies last. Enjoy live music by Steve Vandergriff.

Come visit Bread & Butter and celebrate their Grand Opening on Art Walk night. Enjoy samples of their delicious pastries, smoothies and sandwiches. View works by Suzanne Pickett and Ingrid Mathurin.

The Official Art Walk After Party at The Twisted Martini. Turn in your flyer at the door for a complimentary premium cocktail, bottled or draft beer, glass of house wine, or the featured martini of the day. Must be 21 and over with proper ID and attire. Enjoy live demonstrations by Andrea Cody on the main stage.

Books by the Beach – Fernandina Beach, Fla

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Come enjoy this casual outdoor gathering. authors give short, fun talks describing their stories.

  • Great Authors
  • Free Admission
  • Free Book Drawing
  • Free Food

Slider’s Seaside Grill, 1998 South Fletcher Ave.
Friday Oct 5, 4-6 pm

New Weekend Event Features America’s Oldest City’s Art, Antiques and Architecture – St. Augustine, Fla.

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uptown-saturdayArt, antiques and architecture will be combined to create irresistible weekend getaway opportunities in St. Augustine Florida, America’s oldest city.

More than 30 of St. Augustine’s best art galleries are participating in an expanded version of the art communities First Friday Art Walk. Participating galleries will have extended hours on both Friday and Saturday nights with lively street music, hospitality, and new works by Florida artists.

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Latest Red Tide Status in Florida Report by Phone

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Florida residents and visitors can now call a toll-free number to hear the current red tide status report. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) established the new red tide status line earlier this year to provide the public an easy way to obtain the most up-to-date red tide status information in Florida.

Beachgoers, waterfront residents, and boaters alike can call 1-866-300-9399 at anytime, from anywhere in Florida to hear a recording detailing red tide conditions throughout the state. Callers located outside of Florida can dial 727-552-2448 to hear the recording.

FWRI updates the recording each Friday by 5 p.m. after sampling efforts for the week have been completed and analyzed. The status line is not the only way beachgoers can make sure red tide doesn’t prevent them from having fun in the sun. Web users can log on to http://research.MyFWC.com to find the latest red tide status reports, which describe red tide severity and location, as well as learn more about red tide and the research conducted by FWRI.

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