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DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: ‘In The Heights’ at Players By The Sea Theatre

July 26, 2018

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Over the years, Jacksonville Beach’s Players by the Sea community theatre has presented a number of outstanding summer musicals. This year’s selection, staged during July 20 – August 12, 2018 is noteworthy in many ways. In 2008, “” was nominated for 13 Tony awards and won 4, including Best Musical and Best Original Score; in 2009, it was a finalist

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FREE PARKING – Centuries of History in Ortega’s Parks

The is known for its giant oak trees, waterfront views, and historic homes. Nestled between the St. Johns and Ortega rivers, the area was designated as a US historic district in 2004. The peninsula is a mostly residential area with abundant green spaces and a wealth of parks. On

Home Sweet Ortega

Ortega: Historic & Beautiful Once an island, now a spit of

Big Smiles For Ortega Landmark – Old Carter’s Pharmacy

Ask any resident about , and you’ll get a big smile. That’s

Timuquana Country Club and the Florida Yacht Club: History of Ortega’s Private Clubs

April 13, 2015

Community·Feature·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Ortega·Outdoors·Riverside

Golf Clubs & Mainsails – Ortega’s Private Clubs In the early days of the 20th century, Jacksonville was a social and cultural hotspot. With a flourishing silent film industry and a warm climate, the city attracted wealthy families from all over the country for social events and recreational activities during

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

The 14 Best Things that Happened in Jacksonville in 2014

January 1, 2015

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Now that it is possible to fully reflect on the year that was 2014 it is safe to say it was the most energized and productive 12 months seen in Jacksonville in decades! EU Jacksonville invites you to be inspired by our listing of the 14 Best Things of 2014.