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Anchors Dawn Lopez and Phil Amato

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have both raised their kids in Jacksonville

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Chandler Morgan gia. Born in raised in Atlanta, the peach

She graduated from The University of

state has always been close to her heart.

Mississippi with a Bachelor's degree in

Even at a young age, Chandler always

Broadcast Journalism with a specializa-

knew she wanted to be a news anchor.

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There’s something really special when you think about what ‘the morning’ of your day really means...

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"Every day you wake up, you get another chance to change your life." It’s a saying Chandler Morgan thinks about every morning as she’s getting ready to help you get your day started on Action News Jax. Chandler anchors Action News Jax weekday mornings alongside co-anchors Phil Amato and Dawn Lopez. “There’s something really special when you think about what ‘the morning’ of your day really means,” says Chandler. “It’s a blank page, a new journey awaits.” For Chandler, her journey started in Geor-

years at the local ABC and FOX station in Columbus. Chandler then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina joining the local CBS station as an anchor and reporter for 3 years. During her time in Charlotte, she was nominated for four EMMYs and would eventually go on to win an EMMY for her outstanding field anchoring coverage.

“After my first day of Pre-K, my teacher called my dad to tell him I was quite the

As 2021 came to a close, Chandler started

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major concern for cancer survivors is returning to physical activity after treatment, which can significantly weaken them physically and emotionally. Recovery looks different for every survivor, so it’s important they have resources to get connected with others who have been through similar experiences and professionals who know how to help. LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free, evidence-based program dedicated to helping cancer survivors get back on track and reach their full recovery potential. Through the combination of fitness routine and emotional support, the First Coast Y team is prepared to lead survivors through their journeys by rebuilding their spirits, minds and bodies in a safe and supportive environment. “When we first started the program, people came in and were a little shy in the gym and were worried about what they could do and how they would fit in,” said trainer Mary Airheart. “In a very, very short time, they built a great community together.” Mark Ferry was one of those participants who was apprehensive at first but quickly embraced the program. “I would say to anybody who wants to get back into working out, this is a great introductory program because these instructors know their stuff and they move

you right along and you feel confident,” Mark said. LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA works with certified fitness instructors trained in cancer survivorship, post-rehabilitation exercise and supportive cancer care. They create personalized exercise plans for each cancer survivor. Those regimens help survivors regain their strength and endurance, increase flexibility, utilize their ability to overcome challenges, expand their support network and decrease cancer-related fatigue. “My goal was to feel normal,” said participant Sharon Cockrell. “The cancer journey is not only physical; it's very emotional and it's very important to get back to the point where you feel like you're normal and that you can actually live a normal life. That's been the greatest impact for me.”

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August 4 SUNSET CONCERT SERIES; BOLD CITY CLASSICS At St. Johns Golf & Country Club. Grab some friends, a blanket or two, and join us on the event lawn on August 4 at 7 PM for music from Bold City Classics! Playing all your favorites from the Rat Pack, to Motown, Soul, Country, 80's, 90's, and today. Get ready for an energetic show with BIG SOUND! www. stjohnsgolf.com/events/st-johns-golfcountry-club-sunset-concert-seriesbold-city-classics

July 23 to September 3 Magic Hideaway A brilliant magic and mind-reading experience with award-winning Master Magician Bill Abbott at the iconic Casa Monica Resort & Spa. Indulge in a complimentary cocktail in the opulent Cobalt Lounge before being ushered into the Magic Hideaway, a boutique showroom with a vintage jazz vibe. One of the most intimate magic shows in the world featuring interactive mind-bending illusions happening literally inches away from you! Don’t miss this magical experience with two performances at 6 p.m. and Saturdays and 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. Tickets are $125 per person and include a welcome cocktail, Cobalt Lounge VIP access, Pre-Show Sleight of Hand, the Magic Hideaway experience and a post-performance social for autographs and photos. Casa Monica Resort & Spa, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine. www. magichideaway.com

August 5 First Friday Art Walk

Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine the first Friday of every month from

5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries.Enjoy the complimentary shuttle service that runs from 6-9 p.m. provided by Old Town Trolleys. Shuttles can be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold Art Gallery near Hypolita Street. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online. 904-824-2310.

August 6th Guided Exploration GTM

On the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m., visitors can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity during a guided hike. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to learn about and save these resources. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana Dam. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are required and space is limited.

August 6 & August 28 Sangria Stroll

4:30pm to 7:00pm.. Sangria is the most famous Spanish cocktail and of course, you will want to try it while visiting the nation's oldest (Spanish) city. This refreshing tour will be sure to bring a 'touch of summer' to your lips and it includes 2.5 hours of experiencing a variety and styles of classic Spanish sangria t live music venues. This fully guided city tour is conducted by a licensed tour host. Tickets are $75 per person and tours leave from 24 Cathedral Pl., #401, St. Augustine. www.thetastingtours.com

August 7th & 22nd GUIDED BIRD WALK AT ANASTSIA STATE PARK

Anastasia State Park will host an educational Bird Walk Program from 8:15-10 a.m. Meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk.Open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails and other areas. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes and a field guide. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill pavilion located at the end of the main park drive. The program is free with regular park admission, which ranges from $8-$2. 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine 904-4612033 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia

August 4, 11, 18 & 25 Concerts in the Plaza

Often called “the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine,” Concerts in the Plaza is produced by the City of St. Augustine’s Public Affairs Department and offers the best in local and regional musical performers. Corner of Cathedral Place and King St., St. Augustine 904825-1004 www.citystaug.com/657/ Concerts-in-the-Plaza

AUGUST 12 History of Vilano Beach Walk

Interested in our local history and beach walks? Join a St. Johns County Parks and Rec volunteer for a historical beach walk to learn what Vilano Beach was like before the 21st century. This walk leaves from the Vilano Beach Pavilion at 3 p.m. and is free. Vilano Beach Pavilion, 2750 Anahma Dr., St. Augustine. www.sjcfl. us/recreation

AUGUST 19 TO AUGUST 21 The Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament At Vilano Beach ramp where competing athletes are from more than 75 different beaches throughout Florida, the United States and the world. Visit the website for the start times, which are subject to change. www.rundropslide.com/flproam.1 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine

AUGUST 19 TO AUGUST 21 Nocatee SuNset Kayak Trip Join county naturalists for a beautiful guided trip of the intracoastal waterway. Prices vary, SJC Resident Providing Own Boat: $20 per person; Non-resident Providing Own Boat: $30 per person; SJC Resident Us-

ing a County Boat: $40 per person; Non-resident Using a County Boat: $50 per person. Pre-registration is required for a trip but does not guarantee your spot. Space on a trip is allocated on a first-come, first served basis. Contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@ sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335

AUGUST 19 TO AUGUST 21 Jacksonville Tatoo Convention

Visit World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort for this event that features tattooing, art vendors and more on Friday 1-11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. General admission is $20 and $40. 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine

August 20th Nocatee Farmer’s Market

From 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Nocatee Farmers Market. Every third Saturday of the month at Nocatee Station Field, enjoy a traditional market with a new and unique theme. The Nocatee Farmers Market is full of activities, shows, and demonstrations for the entire family. With so much to do, everyone is sure to have a great time. This market offers a wide variety of selections including the freshest locally grown produce and herbs as well as homemade jams, jellies, home-baked goods, hand-stitched quilts, plants, art, and pottery items. Nocatee Station Field, 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra. www.facebook.com/NocateeLiving

August 20Th The Vilano Beach Market Walk

takes place from 4-8 p.m. along the sidewalks near the Vilano Beach Pier. Local artisan-made items, plants,

home décor, datil pepper sauces, and much more. Free parking and admission. Vilano Beach Pier, 259 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine laurelberntsen@gmail.com

August 17, 24, 31 Music by the Sea

This free weekly concert series at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier features a wide variety of musical genres from 7-9 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket along with a favorite beverage and get ready to dance. Starting at 6 p.m., a local food truck will be on-site. Concert goers are encouraged to car pool. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 904-3478007 www.freebeachconcerts.com August 17 - The Committee (Pop Rock - Dance) August 24 - Soulfire (Disco - Pop Dance) August 31 - Amy Alysia & Soul Operation (R & B, Jazz, Blues)

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Principal: Greg Bergamasco Location: 200 Great Barracuda Way Saint Johns, FL 32259

ith explosive growth over the

classroom building. This building houses

ment (AP), Cambridge (AICE), Dual

past few years and projec-

general education classes, ESE classes,

Enrollment and Career-Technical Edu-

tions it will continue into

and science labs, along with a collab-

cation certification programming will

the future, northern St. Johns is building

orative concourse on each floor. These

be available. A comprehensive course

new schools. One new school set to

collaborative areas will provide a space

catalogue will be available in December/

open its doors to students this August is

for project-based learning, small group

January 2021, courses subject to change

Beachside High School. Beachside High

instruction, and flexible groupings.

based on student interest.

located off Beachwalk Boulevard within

Zoning

The AICE/Cambridge program will

the Twin Creeks development. The

Students who were previously zoned for

be offered only to 9th-grade students

school will open in August 2022 with ap-

Bartram Trail High School and Liberty

zoned for Beachside High School for

proximately 1,100 students in grades 9-11,

Pines Academy in the Stonehurst Planta-

the 2022/2023 school year. For the

with the total number of students reach-

tion, Johns Creek, Cimarrone, South

2023/2024 school year AICE/Cambridge

ing 2100 in subsequent years.

Hampton, and Shearwater neighbor-

will be offered to all 9th & 10th-grade

hoods will now be zoned for Beachside.

students. The Advanced International

Design

Students living along County Road 210

Certificate of Education (AICE) Program

An architectural contract with Schen-

between I-95 and U.S. 1, including Twin

offers a rigorous international pre-univer-

kelShultz Architecture was approved at

Creeks and Sandy Creek, along with

sity curriculum and examination system

the July 14, 2020 School Board meet-

those on RaceTrack Road who are cur-

which emphasizes the value of broad

ing for the reuse of a prototype design.

rently zoned for Nease High School will

and balanced study for academically ad-

This ultramodern school was designed

also move to Beachside as well. (please

vanced students and offers students the

by utilizing a reuse of a middle/high

checkwww.stjohns.k12.fl.us/zoning for

opportunity to tailor their studies to their

school from another school district that

changes and details).

individual interests, abilities and future

School in northeast St. Johns County is

was adapted to the best practices of

plans within an international curriculum

the St. Johns County School District. It

Academics

is comprised of five separate buildings

Beachside will offer a diverse collection

surrounding a secure courtyard, includ-

of courses in academics, career, techni-

Students in 10th & 11th grade attending

ing the administration/ media center,

cal, and elective areas. It is our goal to

Beachside High School will have the op-

auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, and a

provide a rigorous learning path that

portunity to take Advancement Place-

classroom building. Classrooms ex-

prepares each student for the future.

ment and Dual Enrollment courses.

ist in all buildings except the Cafeteria,

Exceptional Student Education (ESE),

but most are housed in the three-story

Standard, Honors, Advanced Place-

framework.

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Sports The school mascot is the Barracudas. Beachside High School administration personnel are in the process of securing local facilities for athletic practice and competition. Locations for these facilities will be announced in future newsletters. Varsity and Junior Varsity fall, winter, and spring programs will be available at the opening of the 2022 – 2023 school year based on student interest. Beachside is planning on offering a full battery of athletic programs (football, volleyball, baseball, softball, swimming and diving, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, golf, weightlifting, cross country, track and field, competitive cheer, competitive dance, and wrestling). The start time for Beachside will be the same as other high schools. School will start at 9:20 a.m. and release at 3:50 p.m. There will be a one-hour early release on Wednesday at 2:50 p.m. Good luck to all the students attending the new school! We hope you have a great year. www.stjohnsmag.com

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asthma attacks can happen spontaneously or from an allergy and can be lifethreatening if not treated immediately.

heodosia, a 2 year old female spayed domestic shorthaired cat, presented last week for some symptoms of occasional coughing that has occurred over the last few months. She was also acting lethargic. Theo is owned by Faith, one of our experienced veterinary technicians. Faith had noticed some very vague symptoms that had progressed gradually. She became worried when she noticed that Theo was breathing heavy at rest. On presentation, Theo did have an increased respiratory rate and some mild wheezing which could be heard with the stethoscope. She was immediately taken to get an x-ray of her chest which showed the classic appearance of feline asthma. She was given some antibiotics and steroids and was sent home since she was stable and Faith was instructed to monitor her closely for signs of improvement. Even after just a few days, Theo was showing marked signs of improvement. Asthma is defined as an inflammatory process that causes recurring respiratory compromise that features the constriction of the airways. Physiologically, anatomically, and clinically, feline asthma and human asthma are very similar, and they can occur at any age. Acute

In cats, sometimes symptoms are mild, and it may go unnoticed for some time. Cats may have a low-grade chronic cough or exercise intolerance that may not cause immediate alarm. But when they are having a crisis, it’s usually very distinctive. Cats will breathe through an open mouth, have a rapid respiratory rate, and usually have a strong abdominal component to their breathing, as the abdomen has to work really hard to push air out. Cats who are demonstrating any of these acute signs should always be considered an emergency and taken to your vet or an after-hours emergency clinic right away. It’s important to know that acute asthma symptoms can also mimic a cardiac crisis, so heart disease is always something veterinarians are thinking about when making a diagnosis. Chest x-rays are very helpful in sorting it out, because they help us see the anatomical changes that can occur with both diseases. Occasionally, cats with asthma will have normal x-rays, so diagnosis can be a challenge. Sometimes the only way to know for sure if it is asthma is to treat for it; cats will almost always quickly respond to the treatments.

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