Attending Cork Open Studios for the First Time
Although I've been absorbing all things Jacksonville for the past three years, there are many well-known places I have yet to discover. Cork Studios was one of them. Sometimes my…
Although I've been absorbing all things Jacksonville for the past three years, there are many well-known places I have yet to discover. Cork Studios was one of them. Sometimes my…
Local fisherman, Adna holds a shrimp he caught from the St. Johns River in San Marco. The last time I was in Miami, I had a local beer at a…
When it rains hard in Jacksonville, where do you usually find yourself? A few months ago, I found myself near Bulls Bay Preserve, a small park that features hiking &…
The best part of running this account is when I meet people serendipitously. And sometimes, the string of events that happened before meeting them, the ones that allowed me to…
What does it mean to capture the essence of a city’s style? One must first see, accept, then gather all of their surroundings and never fill in the blanks with…
In Springfield, time seems to pass a little slower. I was there last week from mid-morning to afternoon, and the neighborhood's noticeably relaxed nature was similar to Atlantic Beach. But…
When was the last time you had Korean food? You know, bibimbap, kimchi rice, Korean bbq? How many times have you had it? I have to admit, although I love…
Three City Buildings with Outstanding Design and History
Most of us know Jazz music originated in New Orleans, but how many of you know that Jacksonville emerged as an African-American cultural exchange partner with New Orleans? Decades after…
It’s no secret that there’s an unending stream of things to do in the city of Jacksonville. But if you’ve already blown your budget this month or you're saving up…
OK, Jax peeps, here is our official stand-up comedy "tiny" guide. The cool thing about this list is that all of the shows are during the week. So if you…
It's no wonder Jacksonville is a difficult city to define or label. We all have our opinions about the city, but what do we really know...
Did you know there are five Buddha temples in Jacksonville? If you're like me, you didn't even know there was one. Several months ago, I met a guy in a…
One of the first clues you're in Atlantic Beach (or AB, as the locals like to call it) is an onset feeling of calm. You could be five minutes outside…
Are you interested in discovering Jacksonville's coffee culture? If so, you're in the right place. We recently created our first free printable guide for Jacksonville, which happens to be a…
1. Hangout in These Two Neighboring Park’s - Alexandria Oaks & Brown L. Whatley Memorial Park Alexandria Oaks Park Alexandria Oaks Park. Alexandria Oaks Park. Brown L. Whatley Memorial Park…
We sat down with Rex for an exclusive interview and photoshoot this week. Once again, we're impacted by Rex's bravery and persistence. Read below for the full interview. Explore Jax:You've been…
Several weeks ago, we did a poll in our Instagram stories asking if you were interested in Jacksonville's local film industry. Guess what? 84% of you said YES! Poll from…
Do you remember Downtown Jacksonville in 1969? I know I don't. I wasn't even born yet. But I did meet someone who does know a lot about downtown Jacksonville. He…
1. Drink Coffee and read books at Chamblin's Uptown Books Actionable Item:Grab a coffee and a bagel at the cafe inside Chamblin's Uptown Books. Then make your way to the…