• Yes, Chef!

    In a profession dominated by men, one local woman is changing the way we think about food and the way it can serve a community.  Words By Ambar Ramirez   I…

  • A Woman, Still

    “A Woman, Still” Poem By Suni Storm Trekking uncharted tight ropes. Trained hands trembling from shuffling through the faces of adversity. I am a woman, still. …

  • Combined Minds: What Objects Were Made for vs. How We Use Them Today 

    What Objects Were Made for vs. How We Use Them Today    Carmen: A friend of ours once asked us if we knew what a chainsaw was used for before it was used f…

  • Fahrenheit 904

    A 2023 Dystopian Novel by Florida Government Words By Carmen Macri    Some Duval County students returned from winter break to an empty class library. Why?…

  •  The Killers

    Jacksonville’s Forgotten Teenaged Spree Killers Words by Scott Grant   On the afternoon of May 29, 1961, 43-year-old Althea Ottavio and 25-year-old Patricia Ann…

  • Spanish Treasure Scattered Across Florida’s Coast

    The Spanish Treasure Fleet of 1715  Words by Ted Hunt   In July 1715 in Havana, Cuba, 11 Spanish treasure ships and one French warship were preparing to sail to…

  • Bricks and Bouqs

    BOUQS To Sulzbacher’s new Urban Rest Stop Social Services Bus, a joint venture of the City of Jacksonville and Sulzbacher. The mobile unit provides social servi…

  • Dear Dumbs,

    Dear Dumbs, You guys kick bootie. And speaking of bootie, I’m hoping for a little guidance. I’m closing in fast on my 40th birthday and as far as relationships …

  • Folio Weed: Celebrity Skins

    Words by Shelton Hull   Much of the explosive growth that initially characterized the country’s cannabis market has certainly cooled off a bit, but that’s …

  • March Horoscopes

    Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri   Aries If you have been wanting to pick up a practice to connect yourself to something spiritual, March is the mon…

  • Oh, To Be A Woman

    Words By Ambar Ramirez   Aside from the best part about being a woman is “the prerogative to have a little fun” as Shania Twain puts it, is having a whole …

  • Chat GPT: The Artificially Intelligent Friend You Never Knew You Needed!

    By Carmen Macri and Open AI Chat GPT Chat GPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that enables virtual agents to have natural conversations with users…

  • Weird Wild Stuff

    April Fools’ Day is right around the corner, but foolishness of all kinds is already well underway, and here are just a few recent examples. We’ll start in Flor…

  • Magnetic Attraction With Robin Wesner

    Words By Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri   If you thought that after all of these years of “knowing” what sign you’re compatible with and basing your dating life…

  • Little Mice VS. Little Men

    Words By Carmen Macri, Ambar Ramirez and Tysen Romeo   We arrived at the quaint neighborhood of Whispering Oaks around 9 a.m. and were greeted by one of th…

  • JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is Resurrected Downtown

    With Easter close at hand, the 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR comes to downtown Jacksonville.  This piece is an early work of Sir Andrew Lloyd …

  • Brickbats and Bouquets

    BOUQ: Sulzbacher’s new Urban Rest Stop Social Services Bus. A joint venture between Sulbacher and the City of Jacksonville, the mobile unit was designed to brin…

  • Public Transportation But Make It Fun

    How accessible and efficient is our public transportation system?   By Ambar Ramirez   I’ve had the privilege of having access to private means of tra…

  • Born in A Barn

    The Clay County Agricultural Fair returns to the Clay County Fairgrounds in Green Cove Springs March 31-April 9  with another full slate of midway rides, livest…

  • Best of the Small Screen

    Words By Harry Moore   “Poker Face” (Peacock)          Television may be several years removed from the days of “case of the week” shows being a mainstay of air…

  • Special St. Augustine Events

    Upcoming Special Events in St. Augustine-area    March 11-12 St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival Francis Field celticstaugustine.com   Ma…

  • Pour Some Sugar On Me

    By Ambar Ramirez   That’s right. The moment we have all been waiting for is here. Sugar Factory American Brasserie is opening its newest location right her…

  • “Not So Saint” St. Augustine

    Words by Tysen Romeo   Did you know the person they named St. Augustine after was actually an atheist, a thief and a playboy? Turns out “Saint” Augustine of Hip…

  • They Might Be Giants

    Words By Tysen Romeo   After a late-night viewing of the 1971 film “They Might Be Giants,” two high school friends, both named John, came up with the perfe…

  • Empowered Women Empower Women

    The Rise of Girls of Virtue  Words By Carmen Macri  It comes as no surprise that being a woman in today’s society can be terrifying. Our rights are being stripp…

  • Pineapples To Oranges

    Words by Ted Hunt   Such a delicious and healthy fruit, the pineapple. It can be diced, sliced, baked, grilled, even served on pizza, and its sweet juice is the…

  • March’s Bite By Bite

    Arlington Cliff’s Bar & Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com Rice + Noodles Korean Restaurant riceandnoodles.net Tabouleh Cafe taboulehcafe.com Beaches Angie’s Subs …

  • Girl Scout Cookies Are Back … or Should We Say ‘Bock’?

    Ever wonder what Girl Scout cookie tastes best with a hefe-weizen, a doppelbock or a brown ale? Fortunately for you, Ambar, Carmen and Kerry put their tastebuds…

  • March Horoscopes

    Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Aries If you have been wanting to pick up a practice to connect yourself to something spiritual, March is the month to d…

  • New Music Releases March

    Words By Tysen Romeo   March 3 It’s been five years since Macklemore released “Gemini,” and he’s back with a new album, “Ben.”   “Red Moon in Venus” is Kal…

  • Film Reviews

    Words By Harry Moore   “Avatar: The Way of Water” After a 13-year sabbatical, James Cameron takes us back to the alien world of Pandora with his ambitious …

  • March Special Events

    March 2 Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Wine Tasting Gala Venue 841 Riverfront Weddings & Events tcjayfund.org    March 3 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Adirondac…

  • March Theater/Dance

    Through March 5 “Camelot & Camelittle” Artist Connection Theatre artistconnectiontheatre.org   “The Lifespan of a Fact” ABET Theatre abetjax.com  …

  • March Trivia, Etc.

    All games are general knowledge trivia unless otherwise noted.  Mondays The Brix Taphouse (music bingo), 7 p.m. Donovan’s Irish Pub, St. Augustine, 7 p.m. Hurri…

  • March Nightlife Listing

    Arlington Cliff’s Bar and Grill cliffsbarandgrill.com   Beaches/Ponte Vedra Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com   The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebea…

  • March Art Listing

    The Art Center Cooperative  Wild Things,” through March 26 tacjacksonvillegallery.org   Butterfield Garage Art Gallery Featured artists include Pat Arenas,…

  • March Comedy Listing

    March 1 Two Dykes Comedy Zone comedyzone.com Improv Night Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine thecolonialoakmusicpark.com March 2-4 Jimmie Walker Comedy Zone…

  • March Concert Listing

    March 1 Weedeater, Rebelmatic and guests Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com   March 2 Blake Shelton: Back to the Honky Tonk Tour VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxev…

  • Best of Jax Party Photos

    Click Here to View all of the photos   …

  • Jacksonville’s Visual Vigilante

    Jacksonville’s Visual Vigilante  Words By Ambar Ramirez   On the door to his studio, in red lettering, it reads, “No police beyond this point without a warrant.…

  • They’re So Big Because They’re Full Of Secrets

    Words By Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez Even if you say you don’t, we all love fast food. The question is: how much do you really know about these fast food gia…

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