Occasional columns from guest contributors across the Beaches community. Views expressed are the author's own and do not reflect the positions of the Beach Gazette or Beaches News, Inc.
In the early days of aviation, beaches themselves served as ideal runways, providing long, unobstructed stretches of firm sand for aircraft to take off and land.
For 14 seasons, I've watched something extraordinary happen in Jacksonville Beach.
What began as a simple vision to celebrate one of our community's most recognizable symbols,
Beach Gazette is launching "Did You Know?" a new history column brought to you by The Beaches Museum, highlighting the people and events that shaped our coastal community. Look for new entries in the coming weeks as the series gets underway.
They say that news is the first rough draft of history. A real community newspaper doesn’t just record history; it binds a community together. That is why my heart is swelling with pride at the debut of the Beach Gazette.
