Beach Legends

September 23, 2016 - 6:30 pm -10:30 pm

TPC Sawgrass

Due to popular demand, this event is SOLD OUT!

We are forming a wait list. Please contact Chris Hoffman at director@beachesmuseum.org or 904-241-5657 x 113 to add your name to the list!

 

Legends LogoRecognizing that tomorrow’s history is being made today, the Beaches Area Historical Society is happy to announce the extraordinary individuals selected to be recognized at its third Beach Legends event, Friday, September 23 at the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse. The highlight of the evening will be an awards presentation honoring these well-known members of the community, who have made and are making significant contributions to the on-going history of the Beaches.

Beach Legends for 2016 are:

Rev. Don Lynn and Barbara Lynn – Don and Barbara Lynn have been growing, healing and strengthening the lives of Beach children and adults for two decades. Rev. Lynn cared for the spiritual health of patients and their families as the Senior Chaplain at Baptist Medical Center Beaches since 1990. Barbara served as the Preschool Director at Community Presbyterian Church for 20 years and was a leader in the local effort to improve early learning quality.
Captain George Strate – Almost anyone who loves offshore fishing in Northeast Florida has a fond story to tell about Captain George Strate. As the captain of the Miss Mayport, and later the Mayport Princess, Captain George has over 40 years of experience as a deep sea fishing guide and advocate for the sport, helping adults and children experience the wonder and thrill of the sea.
Coach John “Wimpy” Sutton – Beloved Fletcher High School science teacher for 30 years, member of the Jacksonville Beach Volunteer Life Guard Corp, exercise coach, swimming instructor and coach, fishing captain, member of the Duval County School Board and family man. Wimpy encouraged students, friends and acquaintances to be better than they thought they could be and changed the lives of thousands.
Leslie Weed – Nationally known in the world of Autism advocacy, Leslie has helped change the world for children with Autism. Inspired by her own family’s challenges in raising their daughter, Lanier, who is profoundly affected by Autism, Leslie and her husband Bobby co-founded Helping Every Autistic Life (HEAL) in 2004. Headquartered in Ponte Vedra, HEAL supports summer camps, classroom enhancements and community programs for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families across Northeast Florida.
Tom Wood – In 2016, Tom Wood ended his 33 year career as the publisher of the Beaches Leader and the Ponte Vedra Leader. With the philosophy that “strong newspapers build strong communities,” these local weekly newspapers have been a mainstay reporting our news, celebrating our triumphs and tracking our neighborhood concerns. Tom’s leadership has fostered a community voice and helped build our sense of place at the Beach.

 The evening includes a cocktail hour with an open bar, auctions and a sit-down dinner with wine. Live and silent auctions promise vacation getaways, dining and golf specials as well as prizes to bid on donated by generous Beaches merchants. The price of admission is $150 and sponsorship opportunities are available.  This year’s event will be presented by Walter Dickinson & Helen Coppedge.

Proceeds from Beach Legends will cover about a third of the budget for educational programs and operational needs of the Beaches Museum & History Park.

2016 Legends Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Walter Dickinson & Helen Coppedge

Landmark Sponsors

Maxwell & Edna Dickinson

Preservation Sponsors

E.J. & Rob Taylor

Baptist Medical Center – Beaches

Jack & Lori Schmidt     Bill & Holly Hillegass

Monument Sponsors

Ullmann-Brown Wealth Advisors     Dave & Shannon Hillegass Maura

Icon Sponsors

Intrepid Capital Management     Jerry & Susan Miller

Jean H. McCormick Family     Bob & Suzanne Taylor

Fletcher Stein Insurance     Frank & Mary Watson

Neil & Kathie McGuinness     Richard & Hope Hana

Swindell, Bohn, Durden & Phillips     Judy Beauboef

Community Newspapers     Dink NeSmith

Brower Financial Group     Fleet Landing

Frances King, King and Associates Insurance Agency

Hastings & Jacqueline Williams

Berry and Co. Real Estate/Clare Berry

Thurston S. Roberts Charitable Fund

Ed & Billie Jo Burr

Media Sponsor

The Beaches Leader and The Ponte Vedra Leader

In-Kind Sponsors

MorganMackenzie llc (designed communications)

Sight and Sound

Deanne Dunlop Photography

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