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Archive for April, 2008

Pictures of Surfrider’s 2008 Black Tie & Baggies

Monday, April 14th, 2008 Posted in Fundraising Events | 2 Comments »

Thanks to George Arco and Danny Barley for photography. They did a terrific job documenting the fun! Thank You again to our amazing title sponsor and caterer: Paco's Mexican Grill Also, thank you to Rosie True and Jaffi's for a smokin' hot ...

The Beach is Falling! The Beach is Falling!

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 Posted in St Johns County | No Comments »

For anyone that missed the news today it appears as though St Johns County's beach erosion problem just got kicked into high gear. Grab details on the story from Christina Abel's Shorelines coverage, Commission May Declare Emergency for Five ...

Online Auction for 3rd Annual Black Tie and Baggies

Sunday, April 6th, 2008 Posted in Fundraising Events | No Comments »

THE ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW LIVE! How it works: You can bid as high and as often as you like online, but by noon on Saturday, April 12th we'll stop the online bids! At that point the bidding is on hold until ...

The Best Jacksonville Beach Event EVER

Friday, April 4th, 2008 Posted in Fundraising Events | No Comments »

It's almost here!!! The 3rd Annual Black Tie and Baggies is a week from Saturday. Catering and title sponsorship from Paco's Mexican Grill! @The Atlantic Bar and Club LIVE MUSIC from Sky Pilot! FASHION SHOWS featuring Rosie True and Jaffi's Sponsors include: Paco's Mexican ...

How to Run a Beach Cleanup

Friday, April 4th, 2008 Posted in Beach Cleanups | 1 Comment »

First Coast Surfrider hosts monthly beach cleanups in partnership with Sisters of the Sea, but other organizations often contact us to be part of a bigger event or help kick start their own conservation program. So, we decided to create ...

Surfrider Remembers B.J. Romaine

Friday, April 4th, 2008 Posted in Surfrider Members | No Comments »

B.J. Romaine 56, long time Surfrider Foundation member and a true waterman, passed away on March 8, 2008 after a short and unexpected illness. B.J. was a Floridian by adoption and temperament. St. Augustine and the beaches provided him with a ...