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Ink & Barley

August 29, 2024

Where tattoos and brews flow Words and Photos by Carmen Macri & Evergold Photography As you stroll through the bustling streets of Downtown St. Augustine, it’s easy for certain spots to fade into the background, overshadowed by the grandeur of old Spanish architecture and the looming fort. But for those who slow down and take a closer look, there’s

Drink·Entertainment·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Museum·Neighborhoods·St. Augustine·Travel & Tourism

The Wanderer: 100 Things To Do In St. Augustine Before You Die

Words & photos by Amiyah Golden One of the many reasons I love our great city of Jacksonville is the proximity and access to a variety of experiences: I can hop in the car and enjoy the springs, beaches and historical landmarks to tantalize my curiosity. I grew up here,

“The Living Room of Jacksonville”: Residents Rage Against Sale of Five Points Theater

Words by Mallory Pace Since 2011, the Sun-Ray Cinema has been a

Bold Love Fest

Words by Emily Cannon A festival for bold love in the Bold

Make America Late Again – The San Marco Train Saga

March 28, 2024

Community·Editorial Opinion·Feature·San Marco

Words by Carmen Macri Remember when Wendy’s Twitter account went supernova with their comeback tweets a few years back? Well, brace yourself for déjà vu, but on a neighborhood level. This time, it’s not a fast-food joint, it’s the San Marco Train Twitter account causing a stir. Yep, that infamous

Community Empowerment & Celebrating Black-Owned Local Businesses in Jax

February 23, 2024

Feature·LocalLy Ownded·Neighborhoods

Words by Briana Pereira Two Sisters and A Deviled Crab: Who are the Two Sisters? Jo Johnson and Kiara Simons are sisters who grew up in Tampa, and like most Tampa natives, grew up eating deviled crabs. For those who might not be familiar, deviled crab is similar

Seeing St. Augustine, One Bar at a Time

February 1, 2024

Feature·Food + Drink·St. Augustine

Words by Briana Pereira Who doesn’t love a good bar crawl? Especially in a city where there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of the breweries or love a fancy cocktail, St. Augustine has it all. For my crawl I stuck to the historic district and tried to

Rally 904: How Dean Grant Serves up Community in Atlantic Beach

December 29, 2023

Atlantic Beach·Editorial Opinion·Feature·The Beaches

Words and photos by Travis Zittrauer While the last few months have brought families together around the dinner table, Dean Grant has been working hard to bring the Jacksonville community around a different kind of table: a table that is 9 feet long and 5 feet wide. Rally 904, which

The Effects of Redlining and Food Deserts in Jacksonville

December 22, 2023

Community·Downtown·Education·Feature

Words by Kelila Ritchie In a city where Whole Foods, Publix and Fresh Market can amicably exist within a three-mile radius from each other; just on the other side of a connecting bridge, an entire community struggles to make ends meet daily. This is the situation in District

New Cummer Museum Fall Art Exhibits

November 1, 2023

Feature·Riverside

Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez Unveiling Tradition: Tattoos in Japanese Prints Contrary to what some may believe, tattoos became mainstream well before the 21st century. And no, I am not referring to the 1970s when tattoos started to become socially acceptable and a fashionable trend. I’m talking about

Welcome Aboard

November 1, 2023

Downtown·Feature·Nightlife

Shipyard Social takes the concept of a party to uncharted waters. Words by Ambar Ramirez My weekend nightlife routine has consisted of going to the beach bars, Silent Disco at Rootdown or simply staying in, so when I got an extended (and slightly vague) invite to a party on

Raising the Bar: Hardwicks

November 1, 2023

Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink·LGBTQIA·Nightlife

Words by Kelila Ritchie “Refreshing, welcoming and different.” These are three words Sarah Merritt used to describe her new gig as a bartender at Hardwicks Bar. Located in the Elbow District Downtown (in the old London Bridge space), Hardwicks is the perfect place to go if you want

Pesca Vilano

November 1, 2023

Feature·Food + Drink·St. Augustine

Words by Jessica Walton The latest addition to North Florida’s fine dining landscape is a feast for the eyes as well as the belly. Located inside the modern, beachside Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach, Pesca Vilano focuses on “globally inspired coastal cuisine with bold Latin flavors and fresh from Florida

Welcome to the Gayborhood

October 23, 2023

Community·Editorial Opinion·Education·Feature·LGBTQIA·Riverside

Words by Kelila Ritchie Rainbows, loud music, infectious laughter, dance parties in the middle of the street. River City Pride is the place to be every October. It’s something I personally look forward to every single year. People from so many different walks of life, dancing together, drinking together,