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Published on Mar 16, 2017

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Skaters are hitting the ramps at a brand-new skate park in Jacksonville Beach.
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Skaters are hitting the ramps at a brand-new skate park in Jacksonville Beach.
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The grand opening of the Jacksonville Beach Skate Park happens after 17 years of debate and push-back from some in the community.
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Photograph by Leake, Danae (CMG-JacksonvilleTV)
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Mayor Charlie latham was present at the ribbon-cutting on Thursdau morning.
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Some neighbors are concerned about noise and safety. They said they wished that they had a chance to vote on the matter.
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Some parents, however, believe that the park is a positive thing for the community.
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Mayor latham said the skate park will be open from dawn until dusk as a way to address concerns in the community.

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Photograph by Leake, Danae (CMG-JacksonvilleTV)
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Photograph by Leake, Danae (CMG-JacksonvilleTV)
Photograph by Leake, Danae (CMG-JacksonvilleTV)
Photograph by Leake, Danae (CMG-JacksonvilleTV)
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Photograph by Leake, Danae (CMG-JacksonvilleTV)
Photograph by Leake, Danae (CMG-JacksonvilleTV)
Photograph by Leake, Danae (CMG-JacksonvilleTV)

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