By CAREN BURMEISTER JACKSONVILLE BEACH - Jacksonville's effort to buy 140 acres of ecologically sensitive land along the Intracoastal Waterway from the owners of Beach Marine received a big boost with a $1.4 million state grant meant to help preserve wildlife habitat and green space.

By DREW DIXON Atlantic Beach's recent agreement to manage 100 acres of pristine land owned by Jacksonville highlights a growing trend of increased public acquisition of property along the Intracoastal Waterway.

By CAREN BURMEISTER Jacksonville didn't get a Florida Forever grant Friday to purchase 140 acres of sensitive land on the Intracoastal Waterway in Jacksonville Beach, but it is a runner-up.

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By BETH KORMANIK The Jacksonville City Council approved a mixed-use development on 77 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway despite concerns of Beaches officials over hurricane evacuation.