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Spinster Abbott’s: A Jack of All Trades

April 1, 2025

Business·Creative Spaces·Entertainment·Feature·St. Augustine

What was once an 1945 Indian River Fruit stand is now an eclectic soul’s paradise Words by Carmen Macri Spinster Abbot’s is a one-stop playground where creativity and community collide. Walking through the space feels like stepping into a reimagined Florida five-and-dime, filled with character at every turn. You’ll first pass through the bodega, a snug spot stocked with

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Danger Zone: The Growing Threat To Our Children At Local Bus Stops

Words by Andrew Carswell That morning started out like any other: 16-year-old Alondra Martinez, a bright, intelligent student at Atlantic Coast High School, was walking to her bus stop, on her way to school. She was working part-time at Chick-fil-A, saving up for the car she had always

Simply Stitch Co.

Words by Jillian Lombardo In today’s competitive business landscape, standing out from

We Are Itching to Know More About Fleabag

Words by Carmen Macri For those of us who’ve witnessed Jacksonville’s evolution,

Teachers wanted: How politics has infiltrated Florida classrooms

September 26, 2023

Business·Community·Education·Feature·Learning·Politics

Words by Mallory Pace School is back in session for Florida students, but as the state faces another year with a short staff of teachers, both school and alarm bells are ringing. Florida’s teacher shortage dates back to 2016 when the Florida Education Association first counted 2,400 open

Lets Be Real

August 29, 2023

Community·Creative Spaces·Events·Feature·Lifestyle

Words by Amiyah Golden As a blossoming 21-year-old, my post-college fears aren’t limited to career options or how much my first month’s deposit will be — but the overwhelming fear of finding … adult friends. Scary! I’m curious as to how my mom made friends as an

For the Record …

August 29, 2023

Albums·Business·Feature·Music

For the Record … By Ambar Ramirez Before there were music streaming services, mp3 players and CDs, before we were illegally downloading music onto our desktops, there were cassettes and vinyl records. The latter faced a kiss of death within the music industry during the late 1980s and

Palette Popstar

August 29, 2023

ART·Creative Spaces·Feature·Local Artists·Local Galleries·Visual Art

Janaya Bradley is a self-taught visual artist, “sometimes” creative writer, model and full-time ‘bad bitch’ Words and Photos by Carmen Macri “I went to school for creative writing, which is why I’m a ‘sometimes writer,’ “but school beat the passion for writing out of my body,” Bradley recalled.

Darby’s Dungeon: Where Pints, Puzzles and Polyhedral Shenanigans Collide!

May 31, 2023

Business·Events·Feature·Food + Drink·LocalLy Ownded

Words by Carmen Macri When my boyfriend called and asked if I wanted to go to Darby’s Dungeon with him, I was a little concerned. Not knowing anything about the place besides the name, my head went straight into the gutter (can you blame me?). But upon arrival, I

You Got Served: Wine & Dine

January 25, 2023

Business·Community·Feature·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Restaurants

Best Ramen: Domu There are only a few of its kind: two in Orlando and one in Jacksonville near St. Johns Town Center. With homemade sake and unique dishes like Cheezus (that, quite literally, tastes like it was sent from the heavens), it’s no wonder Domu is so popular. But

Best Vintage Clothing Store: Disco Dolly

January 25, 2023

Business·Community·Fashion·Feature

Best Vintage Clothing Store: Disco Dolly What else would you expect from a vintage clothing store called Disco Dolly than a wardrobe full of outfits you would definitely wear to Studio 54 (or on any night out in the city)? The locally-based online vintage store is owned and operated by

Best Local Crusader: Hope McMath

January 25, 2023

Community·Creative Spaces·Feature·Lifestyle

Best Local Crusader: Hope McMath A crusader is someone who campaigns vigorously for social, political or religious change. And when Jacksonville was asked to name its “Best Local Crusader,” they resoundingly voted for Hope McMath. A graduate of Jacksonville University, McMath is the founder and director of Yellow House, an

Deck the Halls… Jacksonville Beach Style

December 19, 2022

Community·Creative Spaces·Family·Feature·Lifestyle

Words by Molly Britt A look into the annual Deck the Chairs exhibit in Jacksonville Beach As a Floridian, I can tell you, I know how it feels to hope for the dreamy white Christmas. Snow falling, lights up around the house, and hot chocolate without sweating while we drink

The Magnitude of the 26th Amendment

October 26, 2022

Feature·Learning·Legal·Politics

Words by Ariel Rademyer Voting facilitates expression for the people. Serving as a vital and core attribute of the United States of America, selecting government officials is our nation’s blessing. We, the people, hold the power to make our voices heard on a larger scale. On July 1st, 1971, the

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Business

Spinster Abbott’s: A Jack of All Trades

Danger Zone: The Growing Threat To Our Children At Local Bus Stops

Simply Stitch Co.

We Are Itching to Know More About Fleabag

Teachers wanted: How politics has infiltrated Florida classrooms

For the Record …

Palette Popstar

Darby’s Dungeon: Where Pints, Puzzles and Polyhedral Shenanigans Collide!

You Got Served: Wine & Dine

Best Vintage Clothing Store: Disco Dolly

Best Local Crusader: Hope McMath

Deck the Halls… Jacksonville Beach Style

The Magnitude of the 26th Amendment

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