Dive into the heart of First Coast life with our Community section, where we celebrate the diverse tapestry of people, places, and events that make Jacksonville truly special. From neighborhood gatherings and local traditions to grassroots initiatives and unsung heroes, we explore the connections, collaborations, and shared experiences that weave our vibrant community together.
Dive into the heart of First Coast life with our Community section, where we celebrate the diverse tapestry of people, places, and events that make Jacksonville truly special. From neighborhood gatherings and local traditions to grassroots initiatives and unsung heroes, we explore the connections, collaborations, and shared experiences that weave our vibrant community together.
As a family and wedding photographer, I spend most of my time chasing the energy of weddings and families here in Jacksonville and the Ponte Vedra Beach area. I’m usually looking to capture those genuine
Baseball has been constant here in the First Coast for over 135 years, especially right here in Jacksonville, FL. Baseball history began when the city hosted a major league spring training back in 1888 and
The atmosphere was electric at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre as the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and St. Johns County Fire Rescue faced off in a charity boxing event. Over the course of fifteen bouts,
The Tour of Homes will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., featuring 15 exceptional homes plus two bonus stops across Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach.
Written by Tobias Wilson This October, the US Navy will celebrate 250 years of service of defending the seas and our nation. The Navy has had a significant presence here in the First Coast area
Essence: the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character. Where did you grow up, and when did you discover the Jacksonville Beach area, in particular, Atlantic Beach? I
Thanks John for checking in. So what’s your background with Ragtime? The first time I truly remember going into Ragtime was in, I believe, 1986. We were living in Atlantic Beach and were doing laundry
For many years Jacksonville has been an international player in the music industry with bands like the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Limp Bizkit and others all hailing from the First Coast. As time
It’s not often you can evaluate an endeavor and claim that is an overall win win win win win win situation, but in the case of the Jacksonville Beach Deck The Chairs, founder Kurtis Loftus
The Jax Beach Polar Plunge is scheduled to come off once again on the morning of January 1, 2025.
Every holiday season in Jacksonville Beach a unique Christmas light show takes place in Latham Plaza in the Seawalk Pavilion. Deck The Chairs is the brainchild of Kurtis Loftis, and is now in its twelfth
Last year I painted a friend and veteran as Santa, LIVE, at Christmas Made in the South show in Jacksonville, FL. I finished him in gold leaf and he sold to a collector. So, this
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