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Lions and Tigers and a Bear, Oh My!

August 26, 2024

The wonder and sacrifices behind Catty Shack Ranch Words and photos by Mallory Pace In the northside depths of Jacksonville, tucked away on a road less traveled by, is home to some of the most exotic and beautiful animals the world has to offer. Each animal was rescued from very serious and dangerous situations from all around the world,

Community·Family·Feature·Lifestyle

NAVIGATING BI-CULTURAL IDENTITY AS A CHILD OF IMMIGRANTS

Words & photos by Kara Carter For first-generation children of immigrants, the journey of self-discovery is uniquely complex. These individuals often find themselves balancing the rich cultural traditions of their families with the expectations and norms of the society they live in. This duality can lead to unique challenges that

The Lore of Florida Man And the Blue Collar Barefoot Brawler

We’ve read the headlines, seen the memes and watched the news —

Summer Break & Child Hunger: Free Meal Sites for Kids and Teens Around Jacksonville

Words by Mallory Pace It is estimated that around 30 million U.S.

MOSH in the Year of the River

October 12, 2015

Family·Feature·Learning·Lectures·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·On the River·Outdoors·Southbank

BY MELISSA BEAUDRY, Museum of Science & History Much of Jacksonville’s history revolves around the river, and for , the river acts a major teaching tool for natural science education. As the cultural current of our community, it is a major component to our identity and an aspect of our

It Fits to a (Mana)tee:

October 12, 2015

Animals & Pets·Charitable·Community·Family·Feature·Festivals·Learning·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Northside·On the River·Outdoors·Parks

Cultural Fusion, Year of the River, and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens BY LYNDSAY PLEMMONS, Assistant Manager of Marketing at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens what: Jacksonville Manatee Festival when: November 14, 2015, 10am–4pm where: Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens info: www.jacksonvillezoo.org The word “inspiration” is mentioned frequently, especially when talking about

HEMMING PARK HERALDS IMPROVEMENTS

October 9, 2015

Community·Downtown·Drink·Family·Feature·Festivals·Food + Drink·Hemming Park·Lifestyle·Music Venues·Neighborhoods·Outdoors·Parks·Restaurants·Urban Planning

Friends of Hemming Park unveiled a new collaboration that will enhance our city’s central park with improvements beginning next year. has partnered with to help establish a main stage near Hogan Street. Black Sheep Restaurant Group has also plans to open a kiosk in the park’s café area near the

Talbot Island State Parks

October 7, 2015

Family·Ft. George / East Heckscher·Lifestyle·Northside·Outdoors·Parks

Many park enthusiasts consider the Talbot Island State Parks as the premier park experience in Northeast Florida-rare undeveloped barrier islands on the edge of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Our land’s ancestors-Native American, French, Spanish, British-all knew this area well. The Talbot Islands are surrounded by natural beauty and

FERRY FEST WITH LISA KING – OUR FERRY GODMOTHER

October 7, 2015

Drink·Family·Feature·Festivals·Food + Drink·Local Seafood·Mayport·On the River·Outdoors

When settled with her family on the St. Johns River across from Mayport 17 years ago, she was drawn to the area’s natural beauty and the warmth of the community. Their neighborhood was removed from rush-hour gridlock, commercial development and urban sprawl but, with a quick ferry ride across the

Think Pink: October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 6, 2015

Community·Family·Feature·Health & Wellness·Lifestyle

Never has anything been so perfect in PINK! A collaboration of people from all walks of life are banding together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in one united fight. This October, events include the and Pink Ribbon Symposium Survivors Celebration 5k Run/Walk on October 3; a musical concert

RIVER CITY PRIDE WEEKEND OCT 3-4

October 2, 2015

Events·Family·Festivals·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Music·Outdoors

The largest and longest-running pride event in Northeast Florida kicks off on Saturday, October 3rd with the always-popular Pride Parade, which starts in Avondale and ends in Five Points. The parade will be followed by a block party on Lomax Street, featuring local vendors and sponsors. The fun continues on

DIVERSE GROUP OF AUTHORS TO VISIT THE LIBRARY THIS FALL

September 24, 2015

Books·Downtown·Family·Feature·Hemming Park·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods

A Former Navy Pilot, Historian, Researcher, and Documentary Filmmaker Will Present Their Unique Stories From cheating death while piloting a supersonic Tomcat fighter aircraft, to celebrating the wild side of Florida, to the controversial history of Florida’s Cross Barge Canal, library visitors will have a wide range of fascinating topics to

When Every Drop Counts: Musicians Gather for Clean Water Music Fest IV

September 21, 2015

Charitable·Community·Family·Feature·Festivals·Health & Wellness·Learning·Local Musicians·Music·Music Venues·Musician Interviews·Outdoors·Ponte Vedra·Technology

Clean water changes everything. Every day, 4,100 children die because of waterborne illness in regions like Ethiopia, Rwanda, Mali, and Niger. Women and children walk hours upon hours every day to collect water that inevitably makes them sick. Families must decide how much of their precious water supply they want