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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

Let’s Talk About Period Poverty

September 22, 2023

Community·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Politics

Words by Su Ertekin-Taner Alyx Carrasquel wasn’t surprised when I told her an estimated 500 million people lack access to menstrual hygiene products and facilities (according to worldbank.com). As a 27-year-old reproductive justice advocate, she expected as much, citing the stigma around periods and absence of legislation making period

Behind the Minds of Florida Fin Fest

September 13, 2023

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

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

Field of Dreams

August 21, 2023

Community·Feature·Football·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Lifestyle·NFL

Field of Dreams New multi-purpose field inspires change in Northwest Jacksonville Words by Carson Rich There has always been something to do in Jacksonville, and now you can add one more thing to that list. The Boys and Girls Club of Northeast opened a new multi-purpose field at their location

It’s Electric!

August 18, 2023

Community·Football·Neighborhoods·NFL

It’s Electric! Jacksonville Jaguars introduce new Miller Electric Center Words by Carson Rich The first step in creating the Jacksonville Jaguars’ new look has finally set sail. As they gear up for the 2023 season, what’s a better way to get settled in than with a new practice stadium. The

Curtis DeWitt for (Unofficial) Jax Beach Mayor

August 17, 2023

Feature·Lifestyle·The Beaches

“I guess I have built something.” By Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri It was a sunny afternoon when “Folio” arrived at the sky blue-painted hotel located on Atlantic Blvd. We had heard whispers of a man who runs an empire out of Jacksonville’s beaches, so we decided to meet with

The Land of the Free… and Designer Drugs.

August 17, 2023

Community·Downtown·Feature·Neighborhoods·News

The Land of the Free… and Designer Drugs. “One pill can kill” Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez A novel synthetic substance is rapidly spreading through Jacksonville — with potentially deadly consequences. Known as “N” for N-Dimethyl Pentylamine (hydrochloride), this drug falls under the category of cathinone,

Best Cheap Thrill When You’re Broke: Keg and Coin

January 25, 2023

Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink·Lifestyle

Best Cheap Thrill When You’re Broke: Keg and Coin Listen, we’ve all been young and broke. Well, some of us still are. So living in an up-and-coming city where the price of living can’t seem to slow down, finding a fun AND affordable place to hang out is a rarity.

December Nightlife Listing

December 1, 2022

Downtown·Food + Drink·Lifestyle·Nightlife

Arlington Cliff’s Bar and Grille Live music, Friday and Saturday cliffsbarandgrill.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Gusto Live music throughout the week gustojax.com Lemon Bar & Grille Live music throughout the week lemonbarjax.com Lynch’s Irish Pub Live music all week lynchsirishpub.com Mango’s Karaoke, Sunday and Wednesday mangosjaxbeach.com Mavi’s

Bar Brawl

November 1, 2022

Community·Downtown·Feature·Food + Drink

Words by Carmen Macri Spirits were high during the third quarter of the Bar Brawl at The Volstead downtown. The bracket-style competition calls for the best bartenders in the city to show the people what they’re made of, only it comes with a twist. The bartenders are given a spirit

Sing Out Loud

September 2, 2022

Music·St. Augustine

Back for its sixth year, the Sing Out Loud festival kicks off Sept. 9 with more to offer than ever before. September is the month of music, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with free music, huge headliners, local artist spotlights and even a chance for your band