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The scoop on the tickets

Tickets for the Jacksonville Jaguars preseason game August 18 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers go on sale Sat. July 28 at 9 a.m. Fans may purchase tickets online at the official Jaguars site, or by calling 904-633-2000 (extension 3). By going to the stadium ticket office, located in the North End of the stadium, on Saturday, July 28, from nine a.m. until noon. This will coincide with the Jaguars’ first day of training camp.

The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium ticket office, located next to the West Crown Royal Touchdown Club, is open Monday-Friday from nine a.m. until five p.m.

Single-game ticket prices for the 2007 season are as follows: $42, $52, $57, $70 and $95. Crown Royal Touchdown Club seats are also available upon request. Single-game tickets for regular-season games will go on sale on Saturday, Aug. 18, at nine a.m., based on availability.

Season ticket and group tickets for parties of 10 or more are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling 904-633-2000 or 1-877-4-JAGS-TIX. (Photo of Coach Jack Del Rio is from official Jaguars press room.)

Tips for fans

The first preseason game I attended in Jacksonville taught me a few things. Here are some tips to maximize your fun:
~Dress for the heat.
~Leave early. Traffic is heavy.
~Avoid alcohol (I know it’s breaking your heart, but it’s all about the heat.)
~If you tailgate, prepare light foods that have a low spoilage index.
~Hydrate before, during and after the game (water not alcohol).

Michael Austin Davis of Jacksonville, Fla., has been missing since June 25. I promised to keep this story in the public eye in hopes someone will come forward with information. To learn more, visit these links:

Our About Jacksonville FL column July 11.

Michael Austin Davis pages at MySpace.

Web site about Michael Austin Davis at iticomputers.com.

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Season tickets time

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed rookie linebacker Chad Nkang June 21. Nkang was drafted with offensive lineman Andrew Carnahan (not shown) in the Jaguars’ final two picks in the seventh round. Photo courtesy of Jaguars News Room.

It’s time to buy those season tickets so you can tailgate and cheer on Jacksonville’s NFL team. You can purchase them on the Web. There’s clear information about seating and prices.

Most of us fans are hoping the Jags will take Tennessee down when our Jax team travels to Nashville on November 11. Last year’s Titan victory means we’re out for payback.

All 86 team members report for football duty on July 27. The first practice session will take place on Saturday, July 28 at 10:15 a.m. on the practice fields northwest of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.

Training camp will be open to the public for viewing through August 9. Training camp will feature 20 practice sessions over two weeks before the start of the Jaguars’ preseason on August 11. There is no admission charge for training camp, and parking will be available in the parking lots surrounding the stadium.

Complete details are available on the Jaguar Web site.

Literacy Pros needs tutors; training session announced

Literacy Pros of Jacksonville, Inc. will hold a Tutor Training Workshop at First Presbyterian Church, 118 East Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The workshop will be held Monday, July 16, Wednesday July 18, Monday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 25, 2007 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Literacy Pros trains tutors to work with adult non-readers in the community.

Please contact Literacy Pros of Jacksonville at 358-7323 or attend the first workshop session to sign up. To learn more about the volunteer organization, visit the Web site.

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