Erin Thursby
November 7, 2019
#EatUpJax, 5 Points, Arlington, Atlantic Beach, Business, Downtown, Feature, Fernandina, Food + Drink, GastroJax, Local Seafood, Mandarin, Murray Hill, Neptune Beach, Rail Yard District, Riverside, San Marco, Southside, Springfield, St. Augustine, St. Johns Town Center, The Beaches
#EATUPJAX is a monthly column featuring restaurant openings, closings, new locations and other food news in the local Jacksonville food scene brought to you by on the is now closed. If you still have gift cards or turkey orders, they will be honored at ’s restaurant, Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen. Craving some vegan and gluten-free? This November, coming to 311 West Ashley Street near the Duval County courthouse in , is Grenville Kitchen. They’ll be serving pastries, soups, salads, and Caribbean-inspired cuisine. The most intriguing of their selections: the voxtail, a vegan version of an oxtail. The super-swanky Downtown eatery, , …
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Liza Mitchell
December 11, 2017
Charitable, Community, Feature, Holidays, Lifestyle
‘Tis better to give than to receive, and there’s no shortage of ways to give back this holiday season. Many charitable organizations, civic groups, and individuals throughout the city open their doors and their hearts to those in need of a helping hand, a warm meal, a new coat, or toy donations to bring Christmas cheer to the less fortunate. This year, the currently has 66 children in the shelter and the goal is for each child to receive three presents on Christmas morning. To help reach the goal, sign up at www.sulzbachercenter.org to participate in the annual holiday toy …
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Shannon Blankinship
June 21, 2017
Feature, Lifestyle, On the River, Outdoors
BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP, Outreach Director, St. Johns Riverkeeper There has been a lot of talk about activating our river lately. Lots of initiatives are spinning around to revitalize and energize the tremendous waterfront Jacksonville offers. The best way to understand, explore and experience the river, is to get on the water. Here are some ways you can escape into your own backyard this summer and enjoy what we have to offer. June 21: Pottsburg Creek Happy Hour Paddle 6pm, Beach Blvd. Boat Ramp – Pottsburg Creek flows underneath Beach Blvd in between All Wet Sports and the . The exposed Cypress knees …
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Erin Thursby
June 7, 2016
Animals & Pets, Feature, Lifestyle, Outdoors, Parks
Looking for place to train your dog? Jacksonville has plenty of options, and some unusual offerings. We hope this round-up K-9 classes can help get you started! If you want your dog to be a therapy dog, getting the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification is one of the first steps. Gaining this certification can be tougher than you think, and not all dogs have the temperament for it.Try the for the class & Good Citizen Certification. Cost is $100. Do realize that wherever you get Good Citizen Training, it’s not that easy to pass–in a group of ten dogs …
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Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom
June 11, 2012
Dual Critics, Food + Drink, On Stage, Southside, Theatre, Theatre Reviews
Some early results are in for the 2012 election year. The Alhambra Theatre decided to choose its summer play based on the votes of its fans and patrons, and The Wizard of Oz was the winner of the popular vote. The musical has now opened and will be playing through July 23rd. It’s not a surprise that it won; the novel by L. Frank Baum that inspired the play has had a strong following since it was first published in 1900, 112 years ago. In 1939, an Academy Award nominated film starring Judy Garland was made. The Wizard of Oz film …
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