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More sand coming to Ocean View beaches

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By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot March 31, 2015

NORFOLK

It's been a long time coming, but the city's Ocean View beaches are finally getting more sand.

Thank Hurricane Sandy, or at least the federal money that flowed after the 2012 disaster.

Starting in November, roughly 7 miles of Chesapeake Bay beaches between Little Creek inlet and Willoughby Spit will be widened by 60 feet. The project is scheduled to be finished by May 2016.

The 1.2 million cubic yards of sand will come from the bottom of the nearby Thimble Shoal shipping channel.

If you have trouble imagining just how much sand that is, Chuck Joyner, Norfolk's assistant engineer, can help:

"It's a football field stacked with 560 feet of sand," he said.

The main purpose is for storm protection, but the extra sand will also create more room for beachgoers, Joyner said.

Mayor Paul Fraim called it the city's "single-biggest investment in beaches to date" at a Monday afternoon news conference.

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Around the Region: Fernandina Beach Library book sale and more

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BEACHES Beaches Watch Friend of the Beaches Award presentation

Beaches Watch will hold its member social, and present its 2015 Friend of the Beaches Award to the Beaches Branch Library, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Beaches History Museum and State Park, 381 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. For more, beacheswatch.com.

NEPTUNE BEACH AARP Safe Driver Course

AARP Instructor Rita Simon holds AARP Safe Driver Course 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Neptune Beach Senior Center, 2004 Forest Avenue. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. For more, (904) 270-1688.

GREEN COVE SPRINGS Celebrate Earth

Clay County Parks hosts Celebrate Earth 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Camp Chowenwaw Park, 1517 Ball Road. Event includes a guided bird walk at 8:15 a.m. with activities like art demonstrations and childrens crafts and games until 3 p.m. For more, (904) 529-8058 or parks.claycountygov.com.

CLAY Garden Club of Fleming Island Caring for Citrus

The Garden Club of Fleming Island is proud to host Mike Barwald from Flying Dragon Citrus Nursery to speak and answer all your questions regarding caring for citrus tress in Northeast Florida. Caring for Citrus will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14th, at The Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd, Orange Park. Event is free and open to the public. For more, (904) 923-2678

FERNANDINA BEACH FOL book sale in April

The Friends Of The Fernandina Beach Library hold the annual Book Sale from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, April 10, and 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Peck Center Gym, 516 S. 10th St. More than 20,000 books have been organized into categories, along with CDs, DVDs and audio and childrens books. Proceeds support the Fernandina Beach Library. The Friends of the Library Members Preview Sale is from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, but non-members may join at the door.

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Dogs not allowed on some beaches starting April 1

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SOUTHEASTERN N.C. | Starting Wednesday, some visitors wont be allowed on some local beaches.

Thats when a ban on dogs on the beach begins in many communities. The bans, which generally remain in effect through September, are meant to improve the safety and welfare of the beachs human visitors.

Fines for taking mans best friend on the beach vary by community, but can range up to $250.

Among the towns that ban dogs from their strands during the busy warmer months are all three New Hanover County beach towns Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure beaches.

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area allows leashed dogs on its beach year-round.

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. | Starting Wednesday, some visitors won't be allowed on some local beaches.

That's when a ban on dogs on the beach begins in many communities. The bans, which generally remain in effect through September, are meant to improve the safety and welfare of the beach's human visitors.

Fines for taking man's best friend on the beach vary by community, but can range up to $250.

Among the towns that ban dogs from their strands during the busy warmer months are all three New Hanover County beach towns Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure beaches.

Fort Fisher State Recreation Area allows leashed dogs on its beach year-round.

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TripAdvisor: World's best beaches

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1. Baia do Sancho, Brazil For the second year in a row, Baia do Sancho occupies the No. 1 spot on the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice list of the world's best beaches. Located on the Brazilian island of Fernando de Noronha, the beach requires a little work to access, but visitors are rarely disappointed.

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2. Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, retained its No. 2 spot on this year's list.

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3. Rabbit Beach, Italy Rabbit Beach on the Italian island of Lampedusa moved up one spot from 2014 to become the No. 3 beach in the world, according to this year's Travelers' Choice list. Visit from May to September for the best swimming weather.

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4. Playa Paraiso, Cuba Playa Paraiso in Cayo Largo, Cuba, moved up from No. 11 last year.

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5. Playa de Ses Illetes, Spain Playa de Ses Illetes is on the Balearic Island of Formentera. Get there early in the summertime to avoid crowds.

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Top 7 Uncrowded Beaches Near Metro Manila to Beat the Summer Heat

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Top 7 BeautifulBeaches Near Metro Manila to Beat the Summer Heat

People in Metro Manila feel the summer heat coming. And, it is a perfect time of the year to go to the beach. Yes, you want to enjoy the white sand, plunge yourself into the crystal clear water and witness the beautiful sunrise and sunset but do you know where to go to beat the heat?

Cagbalete Island (photo by 10nisboy via Flickr)

Well, let me give you these top 7 unspoiled beaches near the metro. Read on:

Cagbalete Island photo by Pansacola Beach Resort FB

Boasts of white sand, Cagbalete Island is a perfect place to go to if you dont want to go to overrated beaches. Exciting activities you can do in this not-so-commercialized island include swimming, kayaking, snorkeling as well as trekking. To get there: You can ride a bus at Jac Liner Buendia Terminal going to the city of Lucena. Upon getting off, take a mini-bus ride to Mauban then walk towards Pantalan port to take a public boat going to Cagbalete Island. Estimated expenses is around P1000 pesos, including entrance fee, food and miscellaneous.

Nagsasa Cove photo by Nagsasa Cove FB

Seated in San Antonio, Zambales, Nagsasa Cove is a new-found paradise. You can reach the place from Manila in approximately five hours. This perfect summer getaway destination can be reached via a boat or you may choose to do mountain trekking going to the Nagsasa Cove. Unlike other beaches, this place has a grayish sand. But of course, it boasts of crystal blue water. Apart from it being serene and picturesque, Nagsasa Cove also houses waterfalls. This place is also near to other scenic destinations: Capones Island and Anawangin Cove.

Malagawa Island photo courtesy of AmadaResort.com

Magalawa, located in Palauig, Zambales, is a place to unwind your tired limbs and soul. Here, you and your family can enjoy exciting activities, such as bamboo rafting as well as snorkeling. Its charm: its white sand, picturesque landscape as well as blue clear waters. To avoid the scorching heat of the sun, you can rent your own tent in the place. One can avail tour packages from the Magalawa Island Resort, Ruiz or Armada, which include transportation, meal, and fun activities.

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Bataans centuries-old churches, beautiful beaches

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BALANGA CITY, Bataan Theres no need to go far if you want to see beautiful beaches and centuries-old churches.

Vicky Sandejas- Garcia, chairwoman of the Bataan Tourism Council, said: [Bataan has] beautiful beaches in Morong and Bagac towns. We have sevencenturies-old churches which have been declared pilgrimage sites, unique waterfalls, and other tourist sites that are all accessible.

Thanks to the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway that passes through northern Bataan, Manila to Bataan is only two hours by land and 30 to 45 minutes by ferry.

Clark and Angeles City are only 25 minutes away when passing through SCTEx, while SBMA to Bataan takes only 15 minutes away.

Garcia said the seven old churches in the province have been built 214 to 427 years ago, and declared pilgrimage sites.

These centuries-old churches are located in the towns of Hermosa, Orani, Samal, Abucay, Pilar and Orion and the City of Balanga. Balangas St. Joseph shrine was declared a shrine last week.

Lorelly del Rosario, chair of Bagac tourism council, said aside from the beaches, the town plays host to Limutan falls in barangay Binukawan that is accessible to motorcycles and four-wheel drive vehicles.

We called it Limutan because once you go there you cannot forget the area due to its unique environment, breathtaking site and fresh air, said del Rosario.

Some claim that Bagacs church is also the house of St. Catalina. The faithful visit the church which is known for due to mysterious curing of some illnesses.

The Church of Abucay, five kilometer away from the capital city,is the oldest in Bataan and one of the first built in the country as it is already 427 years old. Sto. Domingo de Guzman is the churchs patron saint.

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