
Deck The Chairs 2025 Closes On Another High Note
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
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.

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

Proud of our community. Proud of our country.
Glenn Shuck Photography

With Jacksonville having such a powerful music community, it’s no wonder that festival promoters want to continue to bring unique events to the First Coast. The concept of front porch stages in specific neighborhoods used

JACKSONVILLE, FL, November 5, 2024 – Jacksonville PorchFest, presented by Corner Lot’s Corner on Main, returns to Historic Springfield for its 10th Anniversary on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Jacksonville PorchFest is a free, family-friendly music

The Air Force Super Girl Pro brought to you by Jersey Mike’s is returning to Jacksonville Beach November 8, 9 and 10, 2024, offering a multitude of events that have interest to locals, travelers, families

While breathing may be taken for granted because it’s something we do every minute of every day, to the uneducated, or maybe ‘to the unknowing’ is a better way to put it, there’s much more

Dedicating a life to community service isn’t for everyone, but for Mitch and twin brother Mike McCue it was a life choice that just came naturally. Growing up in Jacksonville Beach the McCue family had

As a young woman living in the Washington, DC area, Fran Pitre worked in advertising design and was a singer in an alternative rock band. Fran had dreams of performing on the biggest stages with

Hello Boys & Girls. I hope you’re having a lovely holiday season here on the First Coast. And I hope you are behaving nicely, too. Santa is always watching, you know. Making that list, checking