The John TenBroeck Memorial Winter Beach Run course was on the beach at low tide. The 5 mile and the 10 mile races started together, then participants in both races ran north and back south, with the 5 milers finishing while the 10 milers ran another course down the shoreline south and back to their finish.
2/4/2012
Album ID: 1408557
Photos by Kristen Schlicht and Tara Wildes
Rooney Bin, Feb. 04, 2012
15 photos
for sale
A Mardi Gras celebration for La Chaine des Rotisseurs wound up January, along with a Beach Ball for BEAM and a Winter Wonderland dinner for Betty Griffin House. The fun keeps the winter months lively and the Rooney Bin is there to report and take photos of the activities.
1/31/2012
Album ID: 1405686
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, January 28, 2012
5 photos
for sale
January is off to a good start with women's club meetings, a fund raiser for the Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center, a Friends of the Library-Ponte Vedra Beach annual meeting and a political reunion. The Rooney Bin was there to capture it in photos.
1/22/2012
Album ID: 1400104
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, January 21, 2012
5 photos
for sale
Social activities at the Beaches got a good start in the new year with free Jazzercize exercise classes, a Sawgrass Women's Club luncheon featuring a speaker from the Wounded Warrior Project, and an announcement from Plantation at Ponte Vedra that top golfer Fred Funk has become a Plantation touring member.
1/22/2012
Album ID: 1400101
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, January 14, 2012
3 photos
for sale
The year started off with a Polar Plunge, an art exhibit and opportunities to volunteer and do good at the Beaches, as illustrated by photos from The Rooney Bin.
1/14/2012
Album ID: 1395370
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Dec. 31, 2011
4 photos
for sale
2011 at the Beaches wound up with a few contests for fun and prizes.
12/30/2011
Album ID: 1387627
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Dec. 24, 2011
12 photos
for sale
It's the time of year when everyone has or is invited to a holiday party. There were lots of Ponte Vedra Beach and Beaches parties to go to before Christmas, and Jackie Rooney was there with her camera to record the fun.
12/20/2011
Album ID: 1382961
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Dec. 17, 2011
13 photos
for sale
'Tis the season to be generous, and many Beaches organizations are gifting worthy causes, including Dreams Come True, Rolling Thunder for POW/MIAs, Firefighters for Families, and BEAM. Columnist Jackie Rooney captured these events in photos for Rooney Bin readers.
12/14/2011
Album ID: 1379081
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Dec. 10, 2011
22 photos
for sale
The glitz and glamour of the holiday season was photographed by Jackie Rooney at the Holly Ball, the Palm Valley Lighted Boat Parade, the Christ Church Christmas House tour and VIP Party and two senior center affairs.
12/9/2011
Album ID: 1376438
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Dec. 03, 2011
9 photos
for sale
Folks are getting ready for holiday shopping at the Beaches. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach hosted the Holiday Shoppes, and Home Video Studio had an open house. The Rooney Bin was out and about taking photos of all the holiday action including a handbell ringing performance and a birthday party.
11/30/2011
Album ID: 1371252
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Nov. 26, 2011
23 photos
for sale
The holidays are underway with lots of fun events at the Beaches, including Navy Appreciation Day, a Kosher food festival, a fund raiser for K9s for Warriors and a women's club luncheon. The Rooney Bin was on the job taking photos of the events.
11/22/2011
Album ID: 1366715
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Nov. 19, 2011
6 photos
for sale
Texas First Lady Anita Perry and the CEO of Ethan Allen Furniture were among the bigwigs that were in town last week. Folks also gathered to hear Susie Wiles talk about behind the scenes in political campaigns, and to learn about a proposal for a conservation center in Ponte Vedra Beach. All are documented in Rooney Bin photos.
11/13/2011
Album ID: 1361371
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Nov. 12, 2011
22 photos
for sale
Social activities are getting into full swing at the Beaches, with a golf tournament for Cystic Fibrosis, a low country boil for the Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center, a fish fry fund raiser for the Palm Valley Light Parade and more. The Rooney Bin stopped by these events to take photos for Times-Union readers.
11/8/2011
Album ID: 1358344
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Nov 5, 2011
13 photos
for sale
Countdown to Kickoff, a benefit for Mission House, was the big event at the Beaches last week. The Rooney Bin camera also captured luncheons for the Women's Giving Alliance, Questers and the Sawgrass Players Club Women's Association.
10/30/2011
Album ID: 1352135
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Oct. 29, 2011
39 photos
for sale
Halloween activities dominated the social scene at the Beaches from costumed pooches to children.October also wound up with fundraisers for breast cancer, Beaches Habitat and more. The Rooney Bin got around with camera in hand to record the fun.
10/24/2011
Album ID: 1348281
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Oct. 22, 2011
17 photos
for sale
The fall social scene got a lively start with A Night in the Museum at the Beaches Museum and History Center gala. JJs Liberty Bistro hosted a wine tasting for St. Vincent de Paul's Society; the World Affairs Council sponsored a luncheon at the River Club, and the Women's Giving Alliance had a meet and greet for new members. The Rooney Bin caught it all in photos for Shorelines.
10/17/2011
Album ID: 1344168
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Oct. 15, 2011
22 photos
for sale
There are lots of colorful activities at the Beaches and Ponte Vedra Beach in October, beginning with events to raise money for breast cancer research, a fashion show and a Plein Air painting event to raise money for the North Florida Land Trust. The Rooney Bin was on the go capturing photos of the events.
10/11/2011
Album ID: 1340172
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Oct. 8, 2011
12 photos
for sale
The fall season got off to a great start at the Beaches with perfect weather and lots of indoor/outdoor coffees and receptions benefiting the Cummer Museum, the Jacksonville Symphony, St. Johns Riverkeeper, BEAM and Camp No Limits, for young amputees and their families. The Rooney Bin was on the spot to take photos of the events.
10/3/2011
Album ID: 1334973
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Pre-Grand Opening party for SWAY at Jacksonville Beach
4 albums
Formerly Max's and most recently known as The Brasserie, this well known Jax Beach establishment is about to emerge under a new designation... SWAY. If the name has you conjuring up images of people dancing, smiling, and thoroughly enjoying themselves, then you are getting a good feel for what will be in store when the venue opens. Several of us from Meetup.com and many others who love to dance, came out Wednesday, September 28th to shake our booty's, enjoy some wonderful food and great conversation. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
9/28/2011
Album ID: 1331932
Photos by Anita Levy
Rooney Bin, Oct. 1, 2011
19 photos
for sale
The fall social season got off to a rousing start with a membership coffee at Ribault Garden Club, a Jacksonville Chamber Beaches Division Beach Bash in Jacksonville Beach, an artists' reception and auction at St. Johns Town Center to benefit the Cummer Museum, and the BRASS Bonanza at Sawgrass Beach Club. Rooney Bin columnist Jackie Rooney was there to take photos of the goings on.
9/26/2011
Album ID: 1329996
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, Sept. 24, 2011
19 photos
for sale
The Rooney Bin covered a wine fest, a Beachcomber's Bash and a Pearl Party that dominated the social scene at the Beaches in mid-September.
9/19/2011
Album ID: 1325277
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Flags for the Fallen
15 photos
for sale
The Neptune Baptist Church is displaying the nearly 3,000 flags through Sunday night to honor people killed on 9/11. Students from the New Leaf School helped to place every flag that is honor of each person who lost their life in the attacks.
9/9/2011
Album ID: 1318696
Friday's "Surf's up" at the Pier
30 photos
for sale
In the wake of Irene passing Jacksonville, many surfers hit the water to enjoy the large waves. They were taking huge chances just to ride that perfect wave.
8/27/2011
Album ID: 1310190
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
Irene's Waves!
34 photos
As Hurricane Irene passed our coastline, she left a 'High Surf Advisory' enjoyed by many at Mickler's Landing and Jax Beach Pier!
8/26/2011
Album ID: 1310683
Photos by Diane Arsenault
Rooney Bin, August 20, 2011
10 photos
for sale
Anniversary celebrations and a sewing circle making pillows for hospice patients topped the Rooney Bins social news at the Beaches last week.
8/15/2011
Album ID: 1303341
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, August 13, 2011
6 photos
for sale
Summertime and the living is easy, with plans in the works for a Beach Ball as well as fundraisers ranging from a lemonade stand, a jet ski journey to Miami and a rum tasting party.
8/10/2011
Album ID: 1300873
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, August 6, 2011
14 photos
for sale
Beaches residents had tropical fun on their minds when they attended a Christmas in July in the tropics for Red Hat Foxes and a grand opening of Nippers Beach Grille at the Beach Marine. The Rooney Bin was there to capture the excitement.
7/31/2011
Album ID: 1294919
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Ladies of Asbury Court visit Florio Palm Valley Ranch
5 albums
Ladies of Asbury Court visited Florio Palm Valley Ranch to enjoy afternoon tea and a visit with the horses. One of the ladies once own her own horse ranch another had already celebrated her 102nd birthday. Florio Palm Valley Ranch boards horses on their farm. Like them on Facebook.
7/27/2011
Album ID: 1293235
Photos by Anita Levy
Rooney Bin, July 30, 2011
7 photos
for sale
An early morning coffee, an afternoon wine tasting and an informal reception with an interesting talk at the Beaches History Center entertained Beaches residents during the dog days of summer.
7/24/2011
Album ID: 1291022
Photos by Jackie Rooney
MS 150 Warmup: Sawgrass to St. Augustine
10 albums
Bicyclists lined Highway A1A from Sawgrass to the Vilano Beach Causeway as they rode either 30 miles or 45 miles in support of the MS150 to be held in October. Cycling teams signed on for the October MS 150 2-day event got a chance to work on teamwork and strategy for finishing the 150 mile trek from St. Augustine to Daytona Beach.
7/24/2011
Album ID: 1290719
Photos by Randy Lefko
Jacksonville Beaches Junior Lifeguard Competition
8 albums
Teams from Flagler, Fernandina Beach, Jax Beach and St. Johns competed with their best lifeguards from 7-17 years old in lifeguard related events.
7/24/2011
Album ID: 1290729
Photos by Randy Lefko
Rooney Bin, July 23, 2011
5 photos
for sale
From a Daughters of the American Revolution convention in the nations capital to an art exhibit in Ponte Vedra Beach, Beaches residents beat the heat with cool activities during the first half of July.
7/18/2011
Album ID: 1288142
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Montoya BFAS Triathlon
36 albums
The third event in the 2011 Montoya Beaches Fine Arts Series (BFAS) triathlons brought over 500 athletes to Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on July 9, 2011 for a .25 mile ocean swim, 13.5 mile cycle and 3.1 mile run. The BFAS triathlons raise funds for free music, fine art and education events in the community, with the sponsorship of Montoya Brower and Associates.
7/9/2011
Album ID: 1282928
Photos by Tara Wildes and James Bowen
4th of July in Jacksonville Beach
143 photos
for sale
Jacksonville Beach was filled with people for the 4th of July, enjoying the sunshine and fireworks show at night.
7/4/2011
Album ID: 1280423
Photos by Jessica Mullendore
Rooney Bin, July 09, 2011
19 photos
for sale
Wine fests and a July 4th parade kept things lively at the Beaches this month. Jackie Rooney captured much of the excitement in photos for Times-Union readers.
7/4/2011
Album ID: 1279753
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Save Cross Country 5K
17 albums
On July 2, 2011, fans of cross country running from across the northeast Florida region traveled to Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns County to raise funds to keep their sport alive at the high school level in Duval County. Sponsored by Doug and Jane Alred of 1st Place Sports, all proceeds from the event will go to the 17 high schools in the Jacksonville area in danger of losing "the sport you don't play," as the slogan read on wrist bands of the competitors. The event raised over five thousand dollars toward the preservation of cross county in Duval County high schools. High school cross country teams represented included Bartram Trail, Creekside, Fleming Island, Lee, White, Sandalwood, Stanton, Baldwin, Nease and Mandarin. Some of the most excited to finish were Micah Drum, 13 (932) Matthew Taylor (749) and Gabriel Moran, 12 (702).
7/2/2011
Album ID: 1278854
Photos by Tara Wildes
Rooney Bin, July 02, 2011
8 photos
for sale
Beaches folks ended June with fun in the sun on the golf course and at the beach, and indoors at a party and an art reception. The Rooney Bin gallery has photos of all the goings on.
6/27/2011
Album ID: 1276343
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, June 25, 2011
5 photos
for sale
Beaches' folks wound up Spring with a Jacksonville Symphony Guild luncheon, a luau Night in the Village benefit for Monique Burr Foundation, and an Alaskan cruise sponsored by the Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center. The Rooney Bin gallery features photos from each event.
6/21/2011
Album ID: 1272299
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Krishna Devotees Celebrate Hindu Festival of Chariots
20 photos
for sale
As part of the Hindu Festival of Chariots Krishna devotees pulled a decorated chariot down Jacksonville beach Saturday afternoon.
It's summertime and the living is easy at the Beaches, where the Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center celebrated its fourth anniversary; the political season got off to a start with a meet and greet for state House candidate Kim Kendall, and UConn Huskies basketball coach Jim Calhoun was in town.
6/14/2011
Album ID: 1267902
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Velobrew Hosts Summer Criterium Series
10 albums
The Velobrew Jacksonville Cycling team hosted the first of their summer criterium series races at the Morocco Shrine on St. Johns Bluff on Tuesday. Cyclists race in three categories; juniors, B riders and A riders. Next race is June 28 at 6pm. See Velobrew.com for more information. More photos will be added.
6/14/2011
Album ID: 1268538
Photos by Randy Lefko
Rooney Bin, June 11, 2011
4 photos
for sale
Awards for local heroes topped the excitement at the Beaches this week, and Jackie Rooney captured it with her camera.
6/6/2011
Album ID: 1263210
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Life Rolls On in Jacksonville Beach
41 photos
The Florida Surfing Association Team together with Life Rolls On held this event to help people with mobility disabilities get back into the Ocean.
6/4/2011
Album ID: 1262155
Photos by Cindy Eller Bolling
Rooney Bin, June 04, 2011
15 photos
for sale
The Rooney Bin photo gallery includes May highllghts, such as Arti Gras benefiting The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, and the 20th anniversary dinner of BRASS with a performance by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. And area women's clubs held installation luncheons for new officers.
5/29/2011
Album ID: 1257865
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Dancing in the Street - 2011
5 albums
This year marked the 25th Anniversary of Dancing in the Street, where Atlantic Boulevard meets the Atlantic Ocean in Neptune Beach. Many people came out to listen to some of Jacksonville's best local bands and view art work from local artists.
Were you spotted early Saturday Afternoon?
5/25/2011
Album ID: 1255051
Photos by Bobby King
Rooney Bin, May 28, 2011
7 photos
for sale
A fundraiser for Florida House attended by Florida's first lady was a highlight of recent social events at the Beaches.
5/23/2011
Album ID: 1253781
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Hokey Pokey record attempt
24 photos
for sale
Thousands dance during an attempt to break the World Record for the "World's Largest Hokey Pokey Dance" during the 25th annual "Dancin' in the Street" festival at the Beaches Town Center in Jacksonville Beach Saturday. The previous record is 7,384 people during FryFrest in Coralville, Iowa on September 3, 2010.
5/21/2011
Album ID: 1252634
Photos by Gary Mills
Rooney Bin, May 21, 2011
20 photos
for sale
A party where everyone dressed in plaid, a wine and dine event, an All-Class reunion for Fletcher High School alumni and a Beaches Habitat fundraiser were among the fun events Jackie Rooney took photos at last week.
5/16/2011
Album ID: 1248934
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Rooney Bin, May 14, 2011
14 photos
for sale
Birdhouse builders at Bird Island Park, Daughters of the American Revolution, a kick-off party for K9s for Warriors and the annual McGala were among the events Jackie Rooney photographed for Times-Uion readers.
5/10/2011
Album ID: 1244567
Photos by Jackie Rooney
Pops at the Beach
41 photos
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performed a Mother's Day concert at the Beaches Pavilion sunday afternoon.
