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September Digi Horoscopes

August 29, 2024

Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Aries September is your lucky month, Aries. And by that, we mean you will be seeing an influx of cash soon. Whether you find a few hundred in an old jacket pocket or you get a big raise at work, money is coming your way. Mars, Venus and Jupiter will find themselves

Feature·Food + Drink

The Hunt: Finding the best loaded tots in Jacksonville

Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri You know them, and you love them. We’ve said it once, and we will say it again: The potato is the most versatile food. It could be a group of its own on the food pyramid. You have mashed potatoes, baked potatoes,

Bringing Fire to the Bold City

Words & Photos by Kara Carter Watch the full interview here. Fire

Ink & Barley

Where tattoos and brews flow Words and Photos by Carmen Macri &

The Stroke Of Love: Shako

July 31, 2024

Feature·Local Artists

Words by Amiyah Golden Art has no bounds as it soars through the atmosphere with the ability to touch the souls of those who hold the paintbrush and those who bear witness to the imagination of the virtuoso. The selection of a chosen medium that allows artists the ability to

Bite by Bite

July 30, 2024

Food + Drink·Restaurants

Arlington Cajun Crab Juice Seafood & Bar Jax cajuncrabjax.com Cliff’s Bar & Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com El Fogón de Munchies facebook.com/elfogonMunchiesBoricuas Fancy Sushi & Grill Japanese Restaurant fancysushiandgrill.com Fuji Sushi fujisushi-fl.com The Good Place Nutrition facebook.com/thegoodplacenutrition Grinders American Diner grindersamdiner.com La Palmerita orderlapalmerita.com Lauren’s

August Art Listing

July 29, 2024

ART·Art Exhibitions·Local Artists·Local Galleries·Museum·Public Art

The Art Center Cooperative “View From My Window,” through Sept. 14 tacjacksonville.org Beaches Museum “Exalted Shores: The Work of Clint Burbridge and Tom Schifnella,” through Sept. 29 beachesmuseum.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery butterfieldgarage.com The Corner Gallery at The Jessie “Sarah Crooks: The Long Way(t) Home,” through Aug.

HOT WHEELS : FOLIO Weed July 2024

July 24, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature·Folio Weed·Lifestyle

Words by Shelton Hull If you’re anything but stone-blind, the sight should be familiar by now: I’m talking about that purple van with the neon lights and retro wrap that drives around selling cannabis products, usually near bars and clubs because that’s where the action is. Of course, I was

The Vooswar

July 24, 2024

ART·Community·Feature·Lifestyle

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden Jacksonville’s vast landscape encompasses far more than just Downtown and the Beaches — while notable landmarks remain faint in comparison to all the city has to offer. History winds and turns throughout the city all the way to the Beaches with establishments holding true

NAVIGATING BI-CULTURAL IDENTITY AS A CHILD OF IMMIGRANTS

July 24, 2024

Community·Family·Feature·Lifestyle

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

FLORIDA COWBOY: LIVING OFF LAND

July 24, 2024

Feature·Lifestyle·Outdoors

Just Buy A Boat Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri There’s the charm of van life, the endless highways and nomadic existence. Then there’s the rugged isolation of off-grid camps, far from civilization. But our personal favorite? Living off the land—not to be confused with living off

WOLFSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY: A FESTIVE SUMMER TRADITION

July 24, 2024

Charitable·Community·Lifestyle

Words by Angelica Santini Hernandez Every year as the summer sun reaches its peak, Jacksonville residents find a delightful and unusual yet heartwarming Christmas in July celebration. Organized by Wolfson Children’s Hospital, this event has become a beloved tradition, bringing the joy and magic of Christmas to the heat

The Lore of Florida Man And the Blue Collar Barefoot Brawler

July 18, 2024

Animals & Pets·Feature·Lifestyle·Military·Wrestling

We’ve read the headlines, seen the memes and watched the news — “Florida man arrested for trying to get alligator drunk.” “Florida man charged with DUI after driving scooter into Walmart shelves.” “Florida man shot Walmart drone because he thought it was ‘watching him.’” But who is Florida Man, really?

Combined Minds: Books to Read at the Beach Based on Your Favorite Genre

July 15, 2024

Books·Combined Minds·Lifestyle

Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri AMBAR: We know what it’s like to have a TBR (to be read) list so overwhelming that you end up doom-scrolling instead — especially when it comes to picking a book for the beach. With sand, water, children screaming and music blaring, you