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World War II Jets Send Sky-High Message: GEICO Skytypers to Debut at NAS Jacksonville Air Show
The World-Famous GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team will roar into Jacksonville later this month to wow crowds with an entirely new flight demonstration at the 2018 Air Show (October 27-28). The squadron of aircraft will participate in a full weekend of jaw-dropping exhibitions showcasing both civilian and military aviators. The
Finding Home: Military Relocation and Retirement on the First Coast
It’s moving season. Each summer, approximately 200,000 military families relocate from their
DUAL CRITICS REVIEW: ‘In The Heights’ at Players By The Sea Theatre
Over the years, Jacksonville Beach’s Players by the Sea community theatre has
Jacksonville’s Military Heritage: 10 Fascinating Things You Should Know
Jacksonville boasts a long and varied military history. Here are some of the most interesting highlights: The Southernmost Battle of the Revolutionary War Was Fought in NE Florida. The Battle of Thomas Creek occurred near Yulee on May 17, 1777, when the Patriots faced off against the Loyalists, Brits,
PHOTOS: Solar-Powered Spacesuit, BlessYourHeartCrew Collaborative Exhibition
The #BlessYourHeartCrew unveiled their collaborative exhibition called SolarPoweredSpaceSuit September 19 at FSCJ Kent Campus Gallery featuring artists , , , , , and . Checkout the show in room E112A, it’s open Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm. Here’s a sneak peak from photographer Cristina Danielle O’Connor:
Honor & Duty: A Look at the History of the Military in Jacksonville, Florida
Heading south in a 1972 Monte Carlo bought with his last $500, Bill Spann caught a glimpse of the Jacksonville skyline as he made his way down I-95 to his new home at Naval Station Mayport. “I thought, ‘How did I never know about this before?’ I fell in love
Creative Spaces: Michael and Christie Leach of Bee Friends Farm
When he was sixteen years old, an employer advised beekeeper to quit his job every five years. “Incidentally, that’s what’s happened,” says Leach. Yet the bee business seems to stick. These days, he’s on his third year of the honey product development side of with his wife, Christie, and their
Friday night happening at The Arc Jacksonville
Ask anyone who attends Club Arc, and you’ll quickly find it’s a regular Friday night happening at The Arc Jacksonville. “I get excited about it every week!” said Eric W., a faithful Club Arc attendee who enjoys dancing and playing Bingo with friends at Club Arc. Club Arc is open
The Jacksonville Cannons, Professional Ultimate Frisbee Makes it to Jacksonville
After winning three weeks in a row at home, The Cannons are now 4-3 Jacksonville — Last Saturday, the beat The Atlanta Hustle 26-22 increasing their overall record to 4-3. The Cannons now sit only one game out of the playoffs and control their own destiny, as the first place Raleigh Flyers
FREE PARKING – Centuries of History in Ortega’s Parks
The is known for its giant oak trees, waterfront views, and historic homes. Nestled between the St. Johns and Ortega rivers, the area was designated as a US historic district in 2004. The peninsula is a mostly residential area with abundant green spaces and a wealth of parks. On
Home Sweet Ortega
Ortega: Historic & Beautiful Once an island, now a spit of a peninsula protruding into the ’s western waters and threading into the Ortega and s, there is a neighborhood called . Its eastern part is known as and western as , split in the middle by Roosevelt Boulevard,
Big Smiles For Ortega Landmark – Old Carter’s Pharmacy
Ask any resident about , and you’ll get a big smile. That’s because it’s been a part of the local landscape for decades. Tucked away in Old Ortega, on Corinthian Avenue off Ortega Blvd, this old-fashioned pharmacy and lunch counter has been catering to the neighborhood for sixty years. ,
Timuquana Country Club and the Florida Yacht Club: History of Ortega’s Private Clubs
Golf Clubs & Mainsails – Ortega’s Private Clubs In the early days of the 20th century, Jacksonville was a social and cultural hotspot. With a flourishing silent film industry and a warm climate, the city attracted wealthy families from all over the country for social events and recreational activities during
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