Brenton Crozier

Brenton has lived in Jacksonville for nearly 25 years and worked in various capacities in the digital marketing industry. He was the Multimedia Producer for the NPR show, State of the Re:Union and has written for EU Jacksonville for more than 7 years. Follow him on Twitter: @brentoncrozier.

Sit Back & Rock On – Jacksonville PorchFest

Brenton Crozier

November 4, 2015

Community·Family·Feature·Festivals·Lifestyle·Local Musicians·Music·Neighborhoods·Outdoors·Parks·Springfield

By name alone, PorchFest conjures images of jug bands, old men in rocking chairs alongside their old hound dogs, and one hell of a hootenanny once the hooch sets in. It’s entirely possible that one or all of those things may be found on November 7th during in Springfield. However, I don’t want to misrepresent the event or lead

Downtown·Family·Feature·Festivals·History·Local Musicians·Music

The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Is Here

When: Wednesday, November 5th – Sunday, November 16th Where: 510 Fairgrounds Place Info: www.jacksonvillefair.com, (904) 353-0535 It’s that one time during the year when you can smell that unique blend of funnel cake, livestock, and excitement in the air. is back and is full of spectacular headline entertainment, activities, animals,

Sublime, Not Serene – Tycho at The Freebird

As Tycho hit the first note of their opener, “Adrift,” a girl

Mighty Oaks Music Festival

When: August 15th & 16th Where: 5 Points Info: mightyoakfest.com Florida State

Downtown Developments in 2016

January 6, 2016

Business·Community·Downtown·Feature·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Urban Planning

Downtown Jacksonville is no longer on the verge, but is actually undergoing a transformation. This transformation is not a rapid one, but rather the thoughtful type of renewal that it has long needed. It’s understandable if you’re cynical about it. Jacksonvillians have long heard mayoral campaign promises about downtown, but

Jacksonville Landing Gives Art a Riverfront Home

September 7, 2015

Art News·Business·Downtown·Feature·Learning·Local Galleries·Neighborhoods·Northbank·Technology·Urban Planning·Visual Art

It always struck me oddly when the bubbled up as a suggestion of where to take out-of-town company. The view is picturesque, and it’s one of the most prized pieces of commercial real estate in the area, but it has never really had a cohesive cultural offering. There have always

Now for Something Really Cool: The Ice Plant

August 20, 2015

Drink·Food + Drink·Local Seafood·Restaurants·St. Augustine

The Ice Plant 110 Riberia St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-6553 iceplantbar.com It’s hard to believe that the gap between a good and bad cocktail has so much to do with the ice. This idea is the cornerstone of the in St. Augustine, a bar and restaurant that is

A Toast!: St. Augustine Distillery Co.

August 17, 2015

Business·Drink·Food + Drink·St. Augustine

is relatively new in name, but their ethos, practices, and location have roots that reach far into the area’s past. The business operates with a tenacious sense of place, an exacting emphasis on quality, and a circuitous conscience that results in their distillers grains getting turned into soil or

Eco Relics: The Biggest Selection of Old Wood in Town

July 5, 2015

Business·Feature·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Riverside·Shopping

If reclaimed wood is your thing, well then partner, have I got some exciting news to share with you. The team at has recently salvaged a large load of heart pine beams from the historic building in downtown Jacksonville. The building, constructed in 1904, was the first skyscraper built in

The Day The Movies Died: Southbank’s Rich Film History

June 4, 2015

Downtown·History·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Perennial·Southbank

In just the last handful of years, Jacksonville has permitted more than 400 film, television, and digital media productions. () called the city “a great asset” due to the diverse locations after shooting Lonely Hearts and Basic here. Film and television is on the rise in Jacksonville and is

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Eco Relics: Home Decor with a bit of Southbank History

June 2, 2015

Business·History·Lifestyle·Southbank·Urban Planning

The Southbank area’s history is quite the study in vicissitude, full of highs and lows and ornamented with unfulfilled promises and ideas. It’s a beautiful area and should be one of Jacksonville’s most desirable attractions—you know, that postcard shot. , considered the grandfather of Florida’s major tourist attractions, was once

Viva LaVilla: It’s Ours for the Taking

May 7, 2015

Business·Downtown·Feature·LaVilla·Neighborhoods

LaVilla has an incredibly rich and interesting history, and there are many who are passionate about sharing that and making the neighborhood everything it could once again be. One of those individuals is , the CEO of , a custom sign fabrication company with a prominent list of national clients.

Calling All Collectors – Eco Relics Has Your Find

May 7, 2015

Business·Feature·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Shopping·Springfield

Eco Relics is a haven for those looking for that perfect reclaimed piece or materials for that next home remodeling project . . . wait for it, wait for it . . . but there is so much more there. You will find yourself amidst a world of rare memorabilia

Eco Relics at One Spark

April 5, 2015

Crowdfunding·Downtown·Feature·Festivals·One Spark·Ortega·Shopping

It’s a time warp. The 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse is busting at the seams with items that span centuries. In addition to the age of the inventory, it’s a time warp in the sense that you can spend hours in Eco Relics without realizing it. The items are a recycled