Community News 13
Ponte Vedra Recorder · October 29, 2015
BLUE
ANGELS
descend on
Jacksonville Beach
Photos by Beth Resch
Kelly H. McDermott
Thousands flocked to Jacksonville Beach over
the weekend for the annual Sea and Sky Spectacular, featuring two performances of aerial stunts and
demonstrations by the Blue Angels on Saturday and
Sunday.
A total of 17 officers voluntarily serve with the
Blue Angels, according to the group’s website. Each
year the team typically selects three tactical jet pilots,
two support officers and one Marine Corps C-130
pilot to relieve departing members.
The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and
professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and
service to country through flight demonstrations and
community outreach.
An estimated 11 million spectators view the squadron during air shows each year. Additionally, the
Blue Angels visit more than 50,000 people a show
season (March through November) during school
and hospital visits.
SHORT TAKES
FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Free Halloween portraits
Ponte Veda Beach Photographer,
Larry Tallis will open his garage studio
on Halloween to give each trick or
treater a portrait to take home.
The studio, located at 313 Sawmill
Lane in Odom’s Mill, will be open
from noon until the last child is photographed. Donations are accepted
and all proceeds will benefit the Tom
Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation.
Ponte Vedra YMCA Youth Basketball
registration underway
Winter Youth Basketball Registrations for youth ages 3-17 years old is
currently underway.
The season will begin with practices the week of Dec. 14, games will
begin on Saturday, Jan. 9 and will run
through Feb. 27.
For more information, call (904) 5439622 ext. 8!
Dr. Kevin Neal | Dr. Michael Winter
High Standards, Exceptional Results
100 Professional Dr. | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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(904) 285-8407