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…
Oh my Gosh, is that a Shrimp?
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…
Afternoon Delights in Arlington
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…
The South Got Somethin’ to Say – Featuring the Jacksonville streetwear Brand “Lafarve”
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…
Things are Slower in Springfield
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…
Korean Food in JAX + Squid Game Cookies
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…
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6 Live Jazz Spots in Jax – A “tiny” Guide by Explore Jacksonville
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…
10 Free Things to Do in Jacksonville
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…
7 Stand-Up Comedy Spots in JAX – A “tiny” guide by Explore Jacksonville
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…
Visiting Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram, a Buddha Temple in Jacksonville
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…
Explore Idea #6 – Black Rocks & Fernandina Beach
This Explore idea is all about experiencing Jacksonville's seaside. Whether that's crossing the St Johns river in a ferry boat, eating locally caught seafood, or walking on black rocks at…