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PIRATES WIN DISTRICT
The Pirates captured the District 4-3A title Saturday night at Pirate Gym, giving the Fernandina Beach High School basketball program its first district crown since 1976. FBHS defeated Ribault 67-45, the Trojans' first district loss this season. The Pirates got sweet revenge on Valentine's Day, avenging an earlier loss this season to Ribault and they also defeated the only other team to beat them on Friday night with a win over Yulee in the district semifinal. The Pirates (26-2) host the regional quarterfinal Thursday night at Pirate Gym. The Pirates include, front row from left, Jake Brogdon, Patrick Garvin, Carlos Holcey, Terin Dallas and Zach Rocheleau; back row, Andrew Vrancic, Chris Keffer, Tai Alford, Stacey Lynch, James Russell and Billy Hunt.
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Friday, February 13, 2009 Edition
14th St. site cleared for Aging use
The city of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County are moving forward with a plan to find a new home for the Nassau County Council on Aging, which must relocate from its current Baptist Medical Center-owned location by 2011. At issue is a county-owned property on 14th Street, originally the site of Humphreys Memorial Hospital and later a county annex.
American Beach groundbreaking
A groundbreaking ceremony for the commencement of the American Beach Community Center project is scheduled at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the corner of Mary and Julia streets in American Beach.
Election season for city
Qualifying begins today for this spring's city elections. Two commission seats will be on the ballot.
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Pirates, Hornets meet in Friday's district semifinal
The fat lady will be singing for two teams tonight. The season will come to a close for the losers in both District 4-3A semifinal games. The winners advance to the title game Saturday and, win or lose, both have earned a state playoff berth.
Opening day
A standing room-only crowd watched game one as the Bridge Family Worship Center took on Springhill Saturday, opening day for the Family Driven Softball League. Springhill won 18-6 with a strong defense led by pitcher Sean Hollis. Pastor Sean Gossett went 4-for-4 for Springhill. Steve Johnson led the Bridge with a 2-for-4 performance.
Surf season finale
The Eastern Surfing Association's First Coast Florida District held its final contest of the season Sunday.
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Clubs & Organizations - 2008
AARP lobbies for senior citizen benefits at the national, statewide and local level and is a social group with service to others in mind. It meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the second Monday at the Community Room at the Fernandina Beach Police Department, 1525 Lime St. Call John Megna at 277-2143.
Monday, February 16, 2009
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