The Fabric Of Our Communities
Locally sourced short stories

Mayport Lighthouse Association Launches Campaign to Save Historic St. Johns River Light
Campaign is underway to Save Historic St. Johns River Light after study finds plan is feasible.
Photography Has Become Too Beautiful
Issue #271 — When every photograph is designed to impress, fewer of them have anything to say. The sunset picture above, when posted to my

FROM SERINO WITH LOVE
The importance of ancestry is vital to understanding of self. This tale of the origination of my name LUCIA, provides a link to my past

Another Library Gone
My grandmother had a saying: “another library burnt down.” When my friend Jay passed, I wrote him a song. Why whisper when you can howl.

Surfing is For All … Surf Quest
For the past 12 years, Surf Quest, which is a program offered by the ARC of St. Johns, has provided free adaptive surfing for individuals

Women’s Basketball is Here on the First Coast
Professional women’s basketball has arrived in the First Coast area. The Upshot League, featuring four teams, premiered on Friday, May 15, at the VyStar Veterans

Photographers Anxious at Sunset (P.A.S.)
“I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.” First, a disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am not qualified to diagnose

A Quiet Morning Break on the First Coast
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

Jacksonville’s Best Kept Secret for Baseball History
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

ANGEL IN AN APRON
I raced to the black and white TV when I heard the first rousing measure of the William Tell Overture. This familiar tune meant my






