Jacksonville Beach Board Approves Variance for Historic Home Renovation

Overview: The Jacksonville Beach Board of Adjustment approved a variance request to allow a reduced sideyard setback for a single-family home renovation on South 3rd Avenue. The approval permits a three-foot setback in lieu of the standard five feet, aligning proposed additions with the existing structure and addressing non-conformities.

Jacksonville Beach City Council Appoints New Board Members Amid Policy Changes

Overview: The Jacksonville Beach City Council meeting focused on appointments to various boards and a update to the city’s purchasing policy manual. Notable decisions included appointing Karen Doherty to the Board of Adjustment, alongside approving updates to increase the city’s bid threshold. The meeting also saw the appointment of new leaders for the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Planning Commission, highlighting an active evening of civic engagement.

Jacksonville Beach Pension Board Approves $2.5 Million Commitment to Stockbridge Smart Markets Fund Amidst Strategic Realignment

Overview: At its recent meeting, the Jacksonville Beach Pension Board decided to commit $2.5 million to the Stockbridge Smart Markets Fund. This decision comes amidst a broader dialogue about the board’s strategic positioning, the pacing of capital commitments, and the implications of these investments on asset allocation.

Jacksonville Beach Council Delays Decision on Golf Course Changes Amid Community Concerns

Overview: During the recent Jacksonville Beach City Council meeting, attention was devoted to the proposed changes to the Jacksonville Beach Golf Course bylaws, which have sparked considerable public debate. The council decided to defer a decision on the amendments to the golf course policies, following extensive feedback from residents.

Jacksonville Beach Planning Commission Greenlights Beauty School Amid Holiday Meeting Schedule Changes

Overview: The Jacksonville Beach Planning Commission, during their meeting on November 10, 2025, approved a conditional use request for a new beauty school on North 10th Avenue, Unit B, and discussed potential changes to the commission’s meeting schedule around the holiday season.