Jacksonville has opened an RFP for a Riverfront Plaza beer garden operator; proposals are due Aug. 13 with a mandatory pre‑bid on July 27. The city wants a build‑out-ready operator to run a family‑friendly brew‑pub.

Blue Spring State Park will require day‑use reservations starting July 15; booking opened July 8 and applies to all visitors, including passholders. Plan ahead and have your confirmation ready.

A mating herd off Porpoise Point left an exhausted female and two males beached Saturday; wildlife crews guided all three back to deeper water.