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MAIL⎯ U2C: Future of transportation

August 16, 2024

Words by Kaleb Mantela U2C: Future of transportation? Or looming liability? The revamp of the Skyway is long overdue. Opened in 1989, the Skyway operated only three stations, but was expanded in the subsequent years, with the final addition in 2000. That’s roughly 33 years the Skyway has operated for Jacksonville in and around the downtown area. Famously underutilized, the

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,

Pedaling Through History and Culture: St. Augustine to host Giro d’Italia Ride Like a Pro event

Words by Carson Rich One of the biggest sporting events in the

Behind the Minds of Florida Fin Fest

Words by Carmen Macri If there is one thing Jacksonville loves

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

5 Outdoor Activities You Can Do with Your Family in Jacksonville

September 25, 2019

Downtown·Family·Feature·Outdoors·Perennial·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism

Though it doesn’t always make the top beach lists, Jacksonville is one of Florida’s more unique cities with plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy. The city is a nature lovers dream, and you’ll be hard-pressed to see all the wildlife and amazing environments that exist in and around

30,000 Music lovers and farm supporters attend the 34th Farm Aid in Alpine Valley, Margo Price and Native American, Photo by Kim Reed

30,000 Music Lovers and Farm Supporters Attend 34th Farm Aid in Alpine Valley

September 25, 2019

Charitable·Feature·Get Away·Music·Photos·Photos + Video

FARM AID 2019 PHOTO ESSAY Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp organized the first Farm Aid concert in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms and to raise funds to keep farm families on the land. joined the Board of Directors in 2001. The organization has

The Lark, a New Creative Space for Downtown Jacksonville

September 10, 2019

Art News·Attraction·Business·Community·Creative Spaces·Downtown·Feature·Hemming Park·Visual Art

Our great city is home to dozens of iconic buildings Downtown that have their own unique, cultural history to tell. The Bryan Building on Hogan Street at is one such superstructure that is layered with decades of creative owners and establishments that only add to its rich authenticity. With the

Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine, Lauris Vidal

Sing Out Loud Festival: Free Music in St. Augustine for the Month of September

September 6, 2019

Charitable·Community·Events·Feature·Festivals·Get Away·Music·Music News·Outdoors·St. Augustine

4th Annual Sing Out Loud Festival The 4th annual kicks off September with a roster of 334 national, regional, and local artists performing in live concerts at various venues. The month-long free festival held on the four weekends from September 6th-29th features eclectic presentations of concerts by country music star

Legacy of Lynchings exhibit at MOSH unlocks Jacksonville’s hidden racial history

August 23, 2019

Art Exhibitions·Attraction·Community·Downtown·Feature·History·Learning·Southbank·Travel & Tourism

The Equal Justice Initiative and Jacksonville Community Remembrance Project Brings Legacy of Lynchings to Jacksonville Knowledge is the key to understanding. The , in partnership with the Jacksonville Remembrance Project, unlocks the city’s often hidden racial history in a compelling new exhibit. Legacy of Lynchings opens Aug. 24 and will run

The Corbitt-Clampitt Experience Performs for Troops at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

August 19, 2019

Feature·Get Away·Local Musicians·Military·Music·Music News

Local musicians serve up a heaping helping of southern roots rock and blues in Guantanamo Bay A group of local musicians has embarked on a four-day trip to perform for US troops stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. and Isaac Corbitt of the traveled from to the storied military compound where

A Fierce New Look at the Jaguars’ Stadium, New Jaguars Mural by Nicole Holderbaum, Nicole Holderbaum, New mural at TIAA Bank Field for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Photo by Allan Pimenta

A Fierce New Look at the Stadium, Nicole Holderbaum Finishes Jaguar Mural

August 15, 2019

Art News·Attraction·Community·Downtown·Feature·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Public Art·Visual Art

Nicole Holderbaum Finishes Mural for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 25th Anniversary at TIAA Bank Field Two words you won’t typically find in the same sentence: art, and football. Currently in Jacksonville however, these two words will be growing in frequency and sharing the same playing field and our local sense of

Hanna Park Ramp, Brooks Rehabilitation Center Teams Up with the City of Jacksonville to Create 11 New Adaptive Kayak Launches

Brooks Rehab Teams Up with the City of Jacksonville to Create Adaptive Kayak Launches

August 11, 2019

Atlantic Beach·Attraction·Feature·Health & Wellness·On the River·Outdoors·Parks·Perennial·The Beaches·Travel & Tourism

Physical Therapy Takes on New Meaning with Adaptive Kayak Launches Hanna Park is one of three recreational sites in Jacksonville with a new adaptive kayak launch to serve the disabled community. As part of the City of Jacksonville’s Adaptive Recreation Program, the Disabled Services Division and Brooks Rehabilitation have partnered

Pump It Up, Indoor Playgrounds, Trampoline and Adventure Parks, Bowling, Skating, and Other Indoor Activities Around Jacksonville, Florida

Indoor Playgrounds, Adventure Parks, Bowling, Skating, and Other Indoor Activities Around Jacksonville

August 3, 2019

Attraction·Family·Feature·Perennial·Summer Experience Guide·Theme Parks·Travel & Tourism

As summer stretches on and the temperatures tick skyward, Florida families know that sometimes the best place to play is inside where the AC is cool and sunscreen is not required. Thankfully, the First Coast is home to plenty of indoor activities so you’ll never be bored while beating the

Universal Orlando Resort Announces Ambitious New Theme Park Coming to Florida: Universal’s Epic Universe

August 2, 2019

Attraction·Feature·Theme Parks·Travel & Tourism

“Universal’s Epic Universe” Will Bring Experiences Beyond Your Wildest Imagination to Life Universal Orlando Resort is building a new, fourth, theme park to be called Universal’s Epic Universe. The vision: create an entirely new level of experience that forever changes . Universal’s Epic Universe will take guests on a journey