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Welcome to Folio’s Summer like no other. The suits in this 2023 spread are from Keeks Vintage swim collection and Arcane Swim. Keeks Vintage is an ethically sourced second-hand clothing company, suited and tailored for everyone. Arcane Swim is a sustainable swimwear brand that uses biodegradable fabrics and is all about body positivity. Special thanks to Beach Life Rentals for providing us with all of our beach needs: Bikes, surfboards and a very convenient golf cart. In need of new swimwear for the season? Head over to Arcaneswim.com or Depop.com/Kiley_davis. If you have a fun beach day planned, head over …

Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show is a reinvention of the internationally beloved favorite.  It is a theatrical show that consists mainly of traditional Irish music and step dance. With a score composed by Bill Whelan, it originated as an interval act during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest featuring Irish dancing champions Jean Butler and Michael Flatley.  The 25th Anniversary North American Tour was shut down in March 2020 during a sold-out return engagement due to the pandemic. I had the opportunity to speak with Matthew Gardiner about Riverdance, Irish dance, life on the road, and what happened during the Covid pause.   Just …

Women’s Work Can Lakesha Burton seal the deal? MAYBE! Words by Shelton Hull   With more than 3,000 civilians, corrections officers and sworn officers, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is one of the largest law enforcement organizations in the South, and Lakesha Burton knows the agency, backward and forward. “It’s a massive organization,” the retired JSO assistant chief/zone commander and current candidate for sheriff and one she is ready, willing and able to take on.   The run-off to the special election takes place Nov. 8. It is one of the most contentious contests in a midterm election cycle that is …

Words by Carmen Macri If I told you Jacksonville is home to some of the most notorious liars, would you believe me? Everybody lies. Whether it’s a little white lie or a tale of a rogue military mission gone wrong. (We will get there soon.) The only difference between the lies we hear in our everyday lives and the lies that are so big they are turned into documentaries is these people got caught, big time. (That and some of them were stealing millions of dollars from global franchises, but that’s beside the point.) In their “honor,” I am going …

Leo Happy birthday, babe! It wouldn’t be your season without a bit of drama. Looks like this month will hold some intensity for you. You’ll face some challenges at work. Make sure to keep a level head and use self-restraint in handling things. A hot temper could make things worse. Virgo You’ll get some residual drama from your neighbor, Leo. Your difficulties will probably play out with friends or other close relationships. This hiccup will quickly pass to reveal a mellow month. Libra August will see a positive shift in how you carry yourself. Those around you will notice your …

Kales Boucher Gemini Happy Gemini season! Now more than ever, be honest with yourself. It’s OK to be a little blunt with others as you share this honesty. Remember your values, though, and let them guide your truth. Cancer You’re feeling a little tired and stuck. Don’t worry, it’s just your cue to take a little break. It’s summer after all; give yourself a little early birthday vacay. Leo It feels like as soon as you start to feel comfortable in your day to day life, you start to question everything. It’s OK to re-evaluate periodically, but don’t be scared …

Janie Day Juneteenth, also called Jubilee Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, is a holiday that takes place on June 19—the day that marks the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans from Galveston, Texas in 1865. While President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all enslaved people in the Confederate states in 1863 (it took the 13th Amendment for slaves living in Union states to be freed), the news didn’t make it to Texas, a Confederate state with minimal Union army presence, for two years. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger finally arrived in Galveston, notifying the enslaved people …

The political capital required to achieve office often happens by hand-shake agreements in back rooms. It is all part of the illusion. While looking at the smile – your pocket is picked.  Eye contact is never lost. Many of these ringmasters are wealthy, white and successful. A few are quiet and get by without bringing attention to themselves.  However, most crave the spotlight. Folio’s “The Circus,” detailed corruption and greed in Jacksonville politics. Whether it’s born from narcissism or nepotism, politicians are either the ringmasters or, at times, the clowns.  It depends on the person, but both positions require a …

Waves, boards, music, watering holes and much more! Read the summer issue online here

Ariel Rademeyer Sunrises, sunsets, sunglasses, beautifully warm beaming sun rays, and tanning while completely slathered in sunscreen depict the ideal Summer vacation. After the most dreaded time for high school students, Junior year, we finally have begun approaching the end. With summer break right around the corner, this presents upcoming Seniors with the perfect opportunity for daily ritual beach trips and time for rising Seniors to begin considering the realities of this college application season.  While the highly anxiety-inducing sentiment of applying to a college may appear quite intimidating, the process, if pragmatically planned and thought out, is not as …