The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission joined community partners on Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Harter Pier at Lake Montgomery Fish Management Area.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Lifeguards, deputies and police in St. Johns County are preparing for whats anticipated to be a busy beach weekend. Heres what you need to know before heading to the beach this weekend:Lifeguards and beach flagsLifeguards will be on duty at various locations on St. Johns County beaches from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout Labor Day weekend, weather permitting. Beach driving updates will be provided on the Reach the Beach mobile app and the St. Johns County Beaches Facebook page and Twitter feed. St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing PierThe St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier and Gift Shop is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. For more information regarding St. Johns County beaches, visit www.sjcfl.us/beaches, follow St. Johns County Beaches on Facebook or Twitter, or call 904-209-0331.