Mayport Village

04/19/2026

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If you're looking for a TRUE good time in Jacksonville Beaches in N.E. Florida, this is it! Whether you're a seasoned angler or just want to feel the thrill of reeling in your first big one, Captain Carson Cook and his crew deliver non-stop action, laughs, and memories that’ll have you stompin' your feet with excitement!

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04/06/2026

Horrible crash on Mayport Road in the village

📷Pakutz

03/20/2026

Beautiful sunset from Singleton's Seafood Shack in Mayport Village.

03/18/2026

Mayport Heritage

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03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

03/09/2026

Pinto Thai Bistro is a charming, woman-owned gem tucked away in Jacksonville Beach at 756 3rd Street South, offering truly authentic Thai cuisine that's fresh, flavorful, and full of traditional comfort. This cozy spot proudly serves classic dishes like pad Thai, drunken noodles, and fragrant curries made with high-quality ingredients, earning rave reviews for its delicious, homemade taste and warm hospitality. Locals and visitors alike praise it as one of the best spots for genuine Thai food in the area, making it a must-visit for anyone craving bold, satisfying flavors right by the beach.

02/19/2026

In-Person Job Applications

Singleton's Seafood Shack, the beloved historic spot in Mayport Village serving the freshest local seafood since 1969, is looking to add to our team! We're in need of enthusiastic cooks and servers for both full-time and part-time positions. Join us in this rustic, waterfront gem where you can work with amazing fresh catches right off the boats, enjoy a casual "Old Florida" vibe, and be part of a longtime local favorite.

If you're reliable, love a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of our tight-knit crew, we want to hear from you!

We Are Hiring!

Singleton's Seafood Shack, the beloved historic spot in Mayport Village serving the freshest local seafood since 1969, is looking to add to our team! We're in need of enthusiastic cooks and servers for both full-time and part-time positions. Join us in this rustic, waterfront gem where you can work with amazing fresh catches right off the boats, enjoy a casual "Old Florida" vibe, and be part of a longtime local favorite.

If you're reliable, love a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of our tight-knit crew, we want to hear from you!

We accept applications in person on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM only.

Singleton's Seafood Shack is closed on Tuesdays, and we do not accept applications on weekends.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

02/19/2026

Could the Mayport Lighthouse be lifted onto rails and moved intact to it's new location, instead of cutting it into pieces? Many other lighthouses have been moved this way.

Specialized house movers (structural relocation experts) can and have successfully moved brick lighthouses around 100 feet tall or taller.

This is a proven engineering feat, typically done to save historic structures from coastal erosion. Companies like Expert House Movers (and partners like International Chimney Corp) have relocated multiple masonry (brick) lighthouses in the US, including some taller than 100 feet.

Here are key real-world examples:

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (North Carolina) — the tallest brick lighthouse in the US at 193–208 feet tall — was moved 2,900 feet inland in 1999. It weighed about 4,800–5,000 tons, was built of brick with a granite base, and survived the move intact with no cracked bricks. Expert House Movers handled the structural moving portion.

Other brick/masonry lighthouses moved by similar specialists include:

Block Island Southeast Lighthouse (Rhode Island) — moved 300 feet in 1993 (around 66–70 feet tall originally, but a solid brick example).

Cape San Blas Lighthouse (Florida) — relocated 12+ miles in 2014 by Ducky-Johnson House Movers (a brick tower with associated structures).

Gay Head (Aquinnah) Lighthouse (Martha's Vineyard, MA) — moved by Expert House Movers to prevent cliff collapse.

A 100-foot-tall brick lighthouse is well within the demonstrated capabilities of these experts. The process usually involves:

Carefully excavating underneath to install steel beams and hydraulic jacks.

Lifting the structure slightly.

Placing it on a system of rails or mats.
Slowly pushing/rolling it (often just a few feet at a time) to the new site.

Lowering it onto a new foundation.

Challenges depend on factors like the lighthouse's exact condition, foundation type, soil, distance to move, and terrain — but height alone isn't a barrier (taller ones have been done). For a hypothetical 100-footer, it would likely be feasible with proper engineering, permits, and funding (these projects often cost millions and take months/years of planning).