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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.

A Century-Old Rivalry: Top Plays This Millennium for the Florida-Georgia Football Game

October 28, 2019

Attraction·Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·Football·History·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·NCAA College Football·Perennial·Travel & Tourism

The rivalry between the and the has a long, storied past. Since 1915, the has been one that not only fans of the two schools look forward to, but, in most years, it’s a marquee matchup that often decides the fate of the Southeastern Conference Championship game, held later in

A Fairy-Tale Delight: Into the Woods at The Island Theater

October 28, 2019

Family·Feature·Fleming Island·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Fairy-tale lovers, delight! Into the Woods at The Island Theater in Fleming Island is the perfect family-friendly live theater experience to share with your children this Fall. Quirky, delightful, and entertaining from beginning to end, you’ll enjoy the show just as much as the kids as you revisit fairytale favorites

2019 Sea & Sky Spectacular Returns to Jacksonville Beach This Weekend!, GEICO Skytypers Delta

Geico Skytypers: 2019 Sea & Sky Spectacular Returns to Jacksonville Beach This Weekend!

October 25, 2019

Attraction·Events·Family·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·Military·Outdoors·The Beaches

A Look at the Geico Skytypers Team It’s a skyward display of epic proportions as the 2019 Sea & Sky Spectacular returns to . The free, three-day event offers breathtaking demonstrations from many of the premiere flying teams including the . With the bringing the sleek, fast-flying maneuvers that make

Let’s Get Spooky! Halloween Events In & Around Jacksonville, Spooktacular

Let’s Get Spooky! Halloween Events for Kids & Adults around Jacksonville

October 17, 2019

Attraction·Events·Family·Feature·Holidays·On Stage

Fun and frights on the First Coast The weather is cooling, store shelves are filled with candy and plastic skeletons, and horror movies make up about half of what’s on TV at any given moment. Yes, my fellow Jacksonvillians, Halloween is officially upon us! Next to Christmas, this is the

Gram Parsons Guitar Pull Comes Back to Okefenokee Fairgrounds in Waycross for its 22nd Year

September 26, 2019

Family·Feature·Festivals·Get Away·History·Music·Outdoors

It started with a few local pickers gathering in Dave Griffin’s Waycross backyard. Two years later, the collection of musicians evolved into an annual celebration of the life and music of Gram Parsons. By 2001, the event drew a bigger crowd than Griffin could comfortably accommodate. “My home has always

Fishing the First Coast: Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are a Fisherman’s Paradise, Photos by James Brown

5 Outdoor Activities You Can Do with Your Family in Jacksonville

September 25, 2019

Downtown·Family·Feature·Outdoors·Perennial·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism

Though it doesn’t always make the top beach lists, Jacksonville is one of Florida’s more unique cities with plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy. The city is a nature lovers dream, and you’ll be hard-pressed to see all the wildlife and amazing environments that exist in and around

A Beauty of a Start to a 50th Season at Orange Park Community Theatre

September 9, 2019

Family·Feature·On Stage·Orange Park·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast With a rendition of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast that had everyone laughing, clapping, ooh-ing and aah-ing, kicks off its 50th Anniversary season. For a small stage, this theatre touts big talent. Director brings to life a show that delights the senses of young and

Art by Megan Lawson from Tinx Just Stinks And Charlie Doesn't by Jason Woods, ©2019 All Rights Reserved

Tinx Just Stinks (But Charlie Doesn’t): Local Actor Jason Woods Creates Children’s Book

August 23, 2019

Art News·Books·Community·Crowdfunding·Family·Feature

Jason Woods uses crowdfunding to Launch his new book Tinx Just Stinks (But Charlie Doesn’t) He’s an actor, director, playwright and composer and this month, adds children’s author to his curriculum vitae. “Tinx Just Stinks (But Charlie Doesn’t)” is a charming story laced together in verse, a fanciful fairy tale of

Pump It Up, Indoor Playgrounds, Trampoline and Adventure Parks, Bowling, Skating, and Other Indoor Activities Around Jacksonville, Florida

Indoor Playgrounds, Adventure Parks, Bowling, Skating, and Other Indoor Activities Around Jacksonville

August 3, 2019

Attraction·Family·Feature·Perennial·Summer Experience Guide·Theme Parks·Travel & Tourism

As summer stretches on and the temperatures tick skyward, Florida families know that sometimes the best place to play is inside where the AC is cool and sunscreen is not required. Thankfully, the First Coast is home to plenty of indoor activities so you’ll never be bored while beating the

Around and Near Jacksonville: Best Beaches on the First Coast, Mickler's Beach in Ponte Vedra, Sharks Teeth

Around and Near Jacksonville: The Best Beaches to Visit on the First Coast of Florida

July 28, 2019

Atlantic Beach·Attraction·Family·Feature·Outdoors·Perennial·Ponte Vedra·Summer Experience Guide·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism

The expression “Life’s a beach” looks at the bright side of things, putting a sunny spin on a phrase that when substituting its more vulgar counterpart means the exact opposite, or at the very least a female dog. “A day at the beach” also serves as a unit of measurement