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Florida’s Miraculous Spring Waters

May 31, 2023

By Ted Hunt Medical practices during most of the 1800s relied on traditional treatments such as bloodletting, blistering, high doses of mineral poisons and vomiting. One or more of these techniques would hopefully restore the body’s natural balance, and the patient would be cured from a variety of illnesses. Bloodletting is slicing open a vein, then applying a cup to

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

Atlantic Beach·Attraction·Family·Feature·Fernandina·Ft. George / East Heckscher·Intracoastal·Jacksonville Beach·Lifestyle·Local Fishing·Mayport·Neptune Beach·Northside·On the River·Outdoors·Perennial·Ponte Vedra·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism

Fishing in Northeast Florida: Jacksonville is a Fisherman’s Paradise

Numerous fish species, unbeatable weather, and a healthy fishing infrastructure make the First Coast a fisherman’s paradise. Our state offers 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline, 10,550 miles of rivers, 7,700 lakes, and countless ponds. The First Coast offers a multitude of options. From offshore saltwater fishing, surf fishing, bridge fishing,

The Toxic Avenger, Players By The Sea in Jacksonville Beach, Photos by Josh Andrews

“Rocky Horror” Fans will Love “The Toxic Avenger” at Players by the Sea

Jacksonville Beach’s Players by the Sea opened the cult classic “The Toxic

The Toxic Avenger: St. Johns Riverkeeper and Players by the Sea Theatre Team Up for a Musical

The Toxic Avenger opens Friday October 25 on the Studio Stage at

On the River: Lost Springs of the Ocklawaha

September 10, 2017

Feature·On the River·Outdoors

BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP, Outreach Director, St. Johns Riverkeeper There are major environmental catastrophes, protests and movements getting a lot of media attention in the U.S. these days. In northeast Florida, most people know about the proposed dredging or Central Florida’s water grab from the fueled by the expansion of suburbs

Cruises, Tours, & Taxis: Sailing the St. Johns River

July 19, 2017

Feature·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors

ST. JOHNS RIVER TAXI The St. Johns River Taxi provides transportation to various downtown destinations including the , , , , , , , , and . The taxi runs continuously and loops every 30-35 minutes. Daily rates are $10 for a daily adult pass and $8 for children ages 3-12

5 Steps: How To Be A “River Friendly” Boater

July 19, 2017

Feature·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors

We use the term “River Friendly” often. Usually, it’s a reference to actions homeowners take to conserve water and reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides that can run off into nearby storm drains and waterways. Sometimes we are referring to businesses that take steps to reduce their impact on

3 Summertime Happy Hour Paddles You Can’t Miss

June 21, 2017

Feature·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors

BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP, Outreach Director, St. Johns Riverkeeper There has been a lot of talk about activating our river lately. Lots of initiatives are spinning around to revitalize and energize the tremendous waterfront Jacksonville offers. The best way to understand, explore and experience the river, is to get on the

Eating By Boat: 9 Places To Feast On The St. Johns

June 14, 2017

Feature·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors·Perennial·Restaurants·Travel & Tourism

Since our boat motor gave out last year, St. Johns Riverkeeper has been relying heavily on volunteers like our River Patrol to help us investigate and communicate pollution spills and algae blooms. This summer, we are launching a fundraising campaign to purchase a new Kencraft from Sadler Point Marina, and

On the River: Activate the St. Johns River

March 5, 2017

Feature·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors

BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP, Outreach Director, St. Johns Riverkeeper The St. Johns River is huge. The biggest river in Florida, it drains nearly a sixth of the state. Most of us only know a small part of the river: the section right in front of us. This month, is working with

On the River – Troubled Waters: Connections and Consequences

January 15, 2017

Feature·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors

Production for started with a cameraman and producer on a jon boat recording pictures and sounds on Blue Cypress Lake, a marshy haven for osprey and dwarf cypress four hours south of Jacksonville. The team followed paddlers, boaters, and community leaders for 13-days along the entire 310-mile length of the

On the River: Making use of river waste

November 4, 2016

Charitable·Community·Feature·King Street District·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors·Riverside

BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP, Outreach Director, St. Johns Riverkeeper [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=”420px”]What: Creek Creative: Repurposing Waste from McCoys Creek Cleanups When: Thursday, December 15, 6-9pm Where: Mixon Studios How Much: Free Info: www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events[/box] There’s nothing like a hurricane to demonstrate that our creeks, rivers and ocean suffer significantly from

On The River: State of the St. Johns 2016

October 13, 2016

Community·Feature·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors

BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP, Outreach Director, St. Johns Riverkeeper For the ninth year in a row, researchers from , , and have compiled data and analyzed trends regarding the health of the Lower . This area, from to , runs over 100 miles and is a unique ecological system. The Report

Finding Pollution Solutions In Jacksonville

September 5, 2016

Feature·Lifestyle·On the River·Outdoors

Jacksonville isn’t a city that usually comes to mind first when you hear the phrase “pollution solutions.” But, we can look to nearby cities and the remarkable green solutions they have already implemented for inspiration and to learn how to follow in their green footsteps. In Athens, Georgia, every bit