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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 opened in October, is a ping pong bar located off

Attraction·Community·Environmental·Events·Feature·Festivals·Jacksonville Beach·Learning·Music·Outdoors·The Beaches

Behind the Minds of Florida Fin Fest

Words by Carmen Macri If there is one thing Jacksonville loves more than its beaches, it’s a free festival. So, it comes as no surprise that our charming coastal town has eagerly embraced the arrival of the free marine conservation festival, Fin Fest. As we embark on the

Curtis DeWitt for (Unofficial) Jax Beach Mayor

“I guess I have built something.” By Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri

A1A Ocean Islands Trail, Florida Scenic Highway, Amelia Island Plantation, Photo courtesy of Amelia Island Conventions and Visitors Bureau

Jax Beach to Fernandina: The A1A Ocean Islands Trail

Along the A1A Ocean Islands Trail Jacksonville’s Beaches | Mayport | Broward House

‘The Color Purple’ Opens Hearts at Players By The Sea

September 26, 2018

Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Taking the stage before the opening of The Color Purple, director Jereme Raickett asked two things of the audience. Silence your cell phones and clear your mind of any distractions, open your heart and prepare to receive the communion that is this story. Okay, that’s technically four things but following his

'James and the Giant Peach' at ABET in its New Neptune Beach Home

DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: ‘James and the Giant Peach” at ABET, All Beaches Experimental Theatre

September 24, 2018

Atlantic Beach·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

We attended the festive debut of the brand new home of the at 544 Atlantic Boulevard in , Florida on Friday, September 22, 2018. The theatre was founded by a number of years ago and named the Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre; their new name reflects their more expansive audience. Their

‘The Color Purple’ at Players by the Sea

September 22, 2018

Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

“Like the color purple, where do it come from? Now my eyes are open – look what God has done.” An epic tale of a 40 years in the life of a family in rural Georgia unfolds tomorrow with the opening of The Color Purple at in . Based on

‘James and the Giant Peach’ at ABET in its New Neptune Beach Home

September 20, 2018

Atlantic Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre

The newly rebranded All Beaches Experimental Theatre launches its 27th season tomorrow at its new Neptune Beach home with the musical “James and the Giant Peach.” The show runs through Sept 30 (www.abettheatre.com). Director says the family-friendly musical based on the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl was the perfect

Jacksonville Beach’s Community Theatre: Players By The Sea 2018 Pelican Awards

August 28, 2018

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Performing Arts Venues·Theatre

The Pelican Awards are presented annually by Players by the Sea, Jacksonville Beach’s community theatre to honor the many contributions of its actors, musicians, technical staff, and volunteers. The celebration and awards ceremony for the 2017-18 ceremony was staged for a packed house filled with friends and passionate supporters. This

Culhane's Irish Pub in Atlantic Beach, dingle fish pie

Dangle Your Line for Dingle Fish Pie at Culhane’s Irish Pub in Atlantic Beach

August 27, 2018

Feature·Food + Drink·Neptune Beach·Restaurants

Unorthodox Irish Pub Fare Makes Devout Fans When one considers seafood in an Irish pub, a proper piece of flaky, battered cod the size of a baby’s arm and a mound of “chips” (French fries to us Yanks) is usually what springs to mind. At in , they are putting

Dishes of Fishes 🐟 Tasty Seafood Restaurants Around Jacksonville & The Beaches of Northeast Florida, Taverna, salmon, photo by Nate Mayo

Dishes of Fishes 🐟 Tasty Seafood From Restaurants in Jacksonville & The Beaches of Northeast Florida

August 23, 2018

Local Seafood Dishes Northeast Florida has a strong Southern food game, but we also shine when it comes to dishes from the water, sometimes from unexpected places. While places such as , , and others that specialize in seafood are local favorites, there are a number of from-the-water dishes that

Fishing the First Coast: Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are a Fisherman’s Paradise

10 Facts About Fishing in Florida

August 23, 2018

Atlantic Beach·Attraction·Family·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·Lifestyle·Local Fishing·Mayport·Neptune Beach·On the River·Outdoors·Perennial·Ponte Vedra·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism

Florida is a killer place to cast a line. In addition to 4 million resident anglers, approximately 2 million people visit Florida to fish annually. Fishing is a multi-billion dollar industry. From major tournaments to laid-back fishing along the , there’s a bit of something for every taste and talent.

Todd Rundgren is Still Making Friends: Sold-Out Show at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall was An Unpredictable Evening

August 17, 2018

Music·Music News·Photos·Ponte Vedra

Photos by Kim Reed Visionary rock artist Todd Rundgren returned to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall for the first time since his two sold-out shows in 2015. On Thursday, August 16, the concert hall hosted “An Unpredictable Evening with Todd Rundgren”. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Todd Rundgren began playing

Fetch! Sit Up! Pour Me a Brew! BrewHound Comes to Neptune Beach

August 16, 2018

Animals & Pets·Attraction·Business·Drink·Feature·Food + Drink·Neptune Beach·Outdoors·The Beaches

It’s no secret that people love dogs. Many of those same people also love hanging with friends over a cold beer or a good cup of coffee. Sadly, most venues won’t let you enjoy both. Jason Underwood and Lauren Wyckoff developed the concept for BrewHound, an off-leash dog park with