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Are Northeast Florida Teens Being Set Up to Be Financially Clueless?

September 25, 2024

Words by Kelsey Matzinger As students across Jacksonville head back to school, one crucial subject remains notably absent from curriculum — personal finance. In fact, it appears that only 31% of teens actually have access to such courses. It’s unbelievable that school systems are allowing such a big gap to exist despite widespread interest among students and a growing recognition

Charitable·Community·Environmental·Learning·Lifestyle·Outdoors

Educational Clean Up at Blue Cypress Park

Educational Cleanup – 7.17.24 (11 AM – 3 PM) Blue Cypress Park 4012 University Blvd. N. Jacksonville, FL 32277 YOU’RE INVITED! A Fun Event for All Ages! Help Keep Our Beautiful River Clean! Special Guest Appearance by Johnnie the St. Johns River Monster! Delicious Pizza & Beverages for Registered Participants!

Florida Once Upon a Time… Prohibition, Rum-Runners and Shady Characters

Words by Ted Hunt The 18th Amendment to the United States

Tapping into Nature’s Liquid Gold

By Ted Hunt Florida is renowned for its picturesque beaches, tropical climate,

Retr-O-Rama Collectibles Show

February 3, 2015

Books·Feature·Lectures·Lifestyle·Mandarin·Networking·Photos·Shopping·Technology

Sunday, February 8 is the Day of the Walking Dead in Jacksonville! It’s not the end of days but it may look like it on February 8, when the returns to the Ramada Convention Center in Mandarin at 3130 Hartley Road. The Retrorama gang is planning their biggest event yet

One Spark Speaker Summit, Downtown Jacksonville

10 Reasons to Get Your Ticket to the One Spark Speaker Summit

January 13, 2015

Business·Community·Crowdfunding·Downtown·Feature·Festivals·Lectures·Networking·One Spark·Technology

The Speaker Summit presented by is one of the best events for entrepreneurs, CEOs, small business folks, marketers, and creators in the Southeast! We know you already know that. But, we thought we’d give you 10 more reasons why you should get your ticket today! – From our friends at

Treasures of the First Coast at MOSH

January 11, 2015

Family·Feature·History·Lectures·Lifestyle

Treasures of the First Coast Odyssey’s “Shipwreck Pirates and Treasures,” exhibit currently open at is simply massive! The largest exhibit in the 73-year history of our beloved Museum of Science and History strikes the perfect chord between the two disciplines. Over 500 artifacts discovered and reclaimed from various seas from

Grow Your Own – November 2014

November 4, 2014

Grow Your Own·Lectures·Lifestyle·Outdoors

Are you familiar with how the was created, and when? This is a good time to learn because statewide networks of Extension Services all over the United States are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. In the mid-19th century the US Government established land grant colleges in each state. These

Peace of Blue: Water Journeys

October 22, 2014

Books·Lectures·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors·Uncategorized

Event: Peace of Blue: book group discussion where: St. Johns Riverkeeper offices, Jacksonville University when: November 18, 6pm info: www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/river-reads-bookgroup-peace-of-blue-water-journeys-by-bill-belleville When it comes to celebrating Florida’s wild places, author has become an authority. From documentaries of deep underground cave explorations to articles and books about journeys through Florida’s remaining natural