The Beaches Leader

The Dec. 9, 2009, print edition of The Beaches Leader features the following: Full Story »

TAMPA – More than 180 injured veterans will set off across Florida on Dec. 12, starting the six-day, 350-mile Ride 2 Recovery Florida Challenge. The event is presented by UnitedHealthcare. Ride 2 Recovery Florida Challenge will raise funds to support indoor Spinning® Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at military and VA locations around the United States, aiding the rehabilitation and ... Full Story »

More than 900 local children will awake to a merrier Christmas thanks to the YMCA Angel Tree program which provides less fortunate families with gifts they would have otherwise been unable to afford. Full Story »

Tons of food are needed each week to feed the hungry and needy at the Beaches, and donations are vital. Full Story »

R and R Christmas Trees, located at the corner of Penman Road and Atlantic Boulevard in Neptune Beach (in front of Winn-Dixie), has launched a seasonal food drive for BEAM. Rick Sauls and Russ Alwood, owners of R and R, noted, "In addition to collecting food for BEAM from now until all our trees are sold, we will also be donating a portion of the proceeds from all Christmas tree sales to BEAM." Full Story »

JACKSONVILLE – Taylor Morrison is partnering with Second Harvest North Florida to provide food and grocery products to the hungry this holiday season. Taylor Morrison’s four communities throughout Northeast Florida will serve as drop off locations for canned goods and non-perishable items through Dec. 20. Full Story »

The Beaches Town Center Holiday Celebration will be held Saturday, Dec. 5. This free holiday event will be held where Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach meet the beach. Full Story »

The Dec. 2, 2009, print edition of The Beaches Leader features the following: Full Story »

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging Floridians to protect their health and the environment this holiday season, and all year long, by remembering to properly dispose of and recycle old, unwanted or unused household chemicals and electronics at household hazardous waste collection centers conveniently situated throughout the state. These ... Full Story »