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Over 100 people, places and things we love (or love to hate) in the Bold New City of the South.
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An unapologetically unscientific assessment of local dining establishments of which we can't get enough.
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After winning Miss America in 1993, this Jax native set out out to conquer Hollywood.
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What happens when a family transitions from a 'town' house to a sand castle?
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As the months grow colder, layering up is not only practical, it leaves a gorgeous side effect.
We believe that each new year is a challenge: to learn from the previous year’s successes and failures, to strive for improvement, to make the most out of the months ahead. With this thought in mind, we bring you the Best of Jacksonville issue to kick off 2012. In years past, we celebrated the First Coast’s most-loved establishments in December. But this year, we extend our own challenge to each winner: keep doing what you did well in 2011. It’s working.
Additional editorial highlights of the January issue include:
• Twenty things to see and do in Jacksonville this month
• A visit to the Florida Yacht Club kitchen to learn what executive chef Stephen Bechan can’t cook without
• The gun-riddled story of the Hyslers, a First Coast family known for their moonshine, crime and violence in the Roaring Twenties
• An in-depth look into the home appraisal process, and what it means for Jacksonville’s real estate recovery
• A glimpse into the philanthropic education that students receive at three River City private schools
To view the December 2011 digital edition, click here.
904: Northeast Florida’s Business & Executive Life Authority is the market’s sole glossy periodical designed to chronicle the region’s unprecedented growth, as well as cover the provocative people and issues that affect our economic future. 904 was created to combine in-depth feature stories, opinion pieces, personality profiles and a wealth of business-related articles prepared by a cadre of professional writers, photographers and graphic designers.
The four-color magazine contains a variety of on-going department articles on topics such as executive travel, personal finance, networking and VIP Q&As. In addition, feature articles planned for 2011 include focuses on new banking strategies, international trade, corporate giving, executive health and an overview of the year’s business winners and losers.
To view the December/January 2012 digital edition of 904, click here.
904 Magazine is looking for Northeast Florida’s most community-minded business. To nominate your company, complete an application by January 3, 2012.
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To learn more, please call (904) 389-3622. For a 904 media kit, click here.
The Fall 2011 edition of Home features 100 pages packed with beautiful photography and informative articles. Like all Jacksonville Magazine publications, the editorial content is engaging, smart, sometimes humorous and at all times professional. Highlighting the Fall 2011 edition is the story of a Middleburg volleyball coach and her family. After Carrie Prewitt took in three sisters whose parents had died, an entire community of her former players submitted her story to the producers of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Carrie gave photographer Russell Martin and writer Kerry Speckman an inside look at the brand new home that was built for her family in just one week.
In addition, the magazine features a few of the most beloved home profiles from the pages of Jacksonville Magazine, a profile of a San Marco home that received a complete face lift from a local decorator, an exclusive six-month garden planner from the horticulture manager of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, a compilation of stories about First Coast residents and their collections, recipes for holiday cocktails, a how-to guide for making a tire swing and a look at what football grub costs at different supermarkets. Plus, check out four fabulous holiday gifts that you can make at home.
To view the Fall 2011 digital edition, click here.
To order copies or for advertising information, call (904) 389-3622.
Interior designer Amanda Webster transforms an Amelia Island condo into a work of art. One word: vanilla. That’s all interior designer Amanda Webster, ASID, needed to describe the beige walls, ivory trim, tan floor tiles, cream carpet and white popcorn ceilings of the oceanfront condo in Amelia Island she was hired to make over. Even [...]
The Schwartzes thought it would be more cost effective to add a second story to their existing house than purchase a new model double its size. But after working with an architect to draw up plans, they soon realized remodeling wasn’t the best solution.
For Bonnie and Terry Dennis, restoring a century-old mansion in Avondale was a matter of civic duty. Affectionately known as “the White House” by area residents, the Colonial Revival home has been featured in the book Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage and has earned recognition from the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission. Take a peek inside.
Vibrant decorations for the perfect gathering Channel the warmth of spring and summer into charming outdoor party scapes that pop with bright colors, floral accents and shabby chic décor. First, decide which furniture pieces will comprise your entertaining area, and don’t discount sturdy pieces from inside. “For a special event, you can bring indoor furniture [...]
Keep Your Plants Looking Tip-Top Through The Spring & Summer April If you did not fertilize the lawn or landscape plants in March, then now is the time to do it. Use a time released granular or organic granular fertilizer, carefully following label instructions. Fertilizing is not necessary if the size and condition of your [...]
This past March, Jacksonville Magazine hosted a competition featuring eight of the city’s top chefs battling it out for the dining pleasure of more than 150 guests. Two teams of four chefs apiece created an amazing menu of four courses, each paired with wine. If you weren’t fortunate enough to be among the diners that [...]
Twice each year Jacksonville Magazine publishes the region’s top resource devoted to serving the needs of First Coast brides and grooms. Our bridal magazine features practically everything a bride needs when planning one of life’s truly special occasions. Reception sites, beauty tips, hot new trends, useful resources, gorgeous gowns, honeymoon destinations, gift ideas—each edition is packed with need-to-know info. And our exclusive list of local wedding service providers gives contact information for the region’s leading wedding industry pros, from cake makers and caterers to jewelers and lingerie shops and everything in between. If you are planning a wedding in Northeast Florida, Jacksonville Magazine’s Bride is a must-read publication.
To view the Fall/Winter 2011 digital edition, click here.
Printed copies of the latest edition of Bride may be ordered by calling (904) 389-3622.
You Are Invited To Announce Your Wedding in Jacksonville Magazine Picture your wedding announcement and story in Northeast Florida’s most-read magazine. At Jacksonville Magazine, we receive dozens of wedding photos and stories from happy brides and grooms every month. Unfortunately, we aren’t able to include all of them within our pages. That is until now. [...]
Registration for Jacksonville Magazine’s fourth annual Great Wedding Giveaway has officially closed. Since 2009, three lucky couples have won dream packages that include services provided by the city’s leading wedding and event planning professionals. In fact, our 2011 winning couple Katherine and Kevin tied the knot in June with a ceremony and reception overlooking the ocean at the beautiful Serenata Beach Club. This once-in-a-lifetime prize package has become the most-talked about contest in all of Northeast Florida.
The next step in the selection process is the Nearlywed Game, a live game show taking place January 12, 2012, at River City Brewing Co. Modeled after the 1970′s game show the winner of the same, wins the $40,000 grand prize.
Exciting News: Through a partnership with WJXT-TV 4, the 2012 Great Wedding Giveaway will be broadcast across Northeast Florida. In addition to featuring the springtime wedding on air (tentatively set for late May of 2012), the entire process—from announcing the opening of the registration process to selecting the semi-finalists to helping host this year’s Nearlywed Game – will be promoted and covered by the hometown TV station.
Congratulations to Adrienne Cartagena, Nicole Sommers and Julie Vonn, the three brides-to-be who participated in our inaugural Wedding Gown Slim Down. The fitness and health experts at Shannon Miller Lifestyle put the women through a 12-week routine, led by fitness guru Jackie Culver, designed to improve their overall health. And all with the added bonus of looking great in their wedding dresses.
Who are the top wedding services pros in Northeast Florida? Jacksonville Magazine’s Bride “Best of” poll invites you (and your mom, family, friends, coworkers and others) to tell us the answers to that very question. We have assembled approximately 40 categories, including everything from cakes to invitations to photographers, and we want to know who [...]
Anjna Chauhan and Saswata Roy met on a blind date three years ago. Both of Indian descent, they had an “instant chemistry” and spoke to one another every day after their first date. After a two-year courtship, Saswata purchased a duplex apartment in Atlantic Beach where the couple would live. He took Anjna there under the [...]
Whitney Korchun and Ryan Lindholm met through her best friend of 20 years, who happened to be a co-worker of Ryan’s at the time. Whitney says that “sparks flew” when they were introduced, and they have been together ever since. Ryan completely surprised Whitney when he proposed, then followed up by treating her to a day of [...]
Diana Monell and Jonathan Fanning were introduced by mutual friends at a Jaguars-Patriots playoff game party the night after Diana spotted Jonathan’s picture on her friend’s iPhone. The two hit it off immediately and dated for 11 months before Jonathan proposed on Christmas Eve among their family and friends. Jonathan had his mom gift-wrap a [...]
Winners of the 2011 Great Wedding Giveaway are treated to a dream ceremony, reception and honeymoon. It must have seemed like a dream. To some degree it really was. By providing the correct answers to a handful of questions in front of an audience of friends and family, Katherine Novgrod and Kevin Kyle found themselves the [...]
Professional Tips for Achieving a Big-day Look That’s Flawless and Natural. Face If possible, treat yourself to a facial a few days before the ceremony, says makeup artist Jackie Neal. Hydrate skin with a moisturizer before doing anything else. “I recommend Mary Kay Oil Free Gel Moisturizer. Follow with a good primer, which creates a [...]
Jacksonville Magazine subscribers received their copy of the 2011 edition of Taste in the mail with the February edition. Taste is an annual supplement featuring dining listings and menus from more than 250 First Coast restaurants and bars. Taste is the most comprehensive locally produced publication focusing on eating and drinking in Northeast Florida.
To view the 2011 digital edition of Taste, click here.
Its 100 pages are packed with personalized restaurant listings, feature stories about area dining and full-page menus from top eateries. This is a must-have resource for newcomers and First Coast foodies. For Taste advertising information, call (904) 389-3622, or e-mail at mail@jacksonvillemag.com.
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Adrienne Cartagena, Nicole Sommers and Julie Vonn, three First Coast brides-to-be, have been selected to participate in Jacksonville Magazine’s inaugural Wedding Gown Slim Down. Beginning June 20, the three women will be led through a 12-week health and fitness routine by trainer Jackie Culver and the experts at Shannon Miller Lifestyle. Adrienne, Nicole and Julie [...]
Jennifer McPatterson is a thirtysomething-year-old professional living in Jacksonville who knows there are countless places one can go on a first, second, or last date. Lord knows McPatterson has been to most of them. Follow her as she discusses her social life including the dates, locations and insights into the local singles’ scene. Among the [...]
Written by local style maven Amanda Zitzman, Pink POLISH is a fashionista’s wardrobe inspiration! Packed with runway reports, celebrity and designer interviews, Pink POLISH stays on top of all the latest trends and shows you where to shop for the looks you love. Our fashion ‘webisodes’ are filled with local style & beauty tricks, deals [...]
Kris Chislett takes the world one winery at a time, and created JacksonvilleWineGuide.com in order to give people an unpretentious, user-friendly, fun, interactive guide to the world of wine. Born and raised in England, Kris now resides in Jacksonville and is a Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) and Certified Specialist of Wine (Society of [...]
For more than a decade, Jacksonville Magazine has partnered with a number of professional organizations in an effort to bring our readers the city's most respected service providers practicing in a variety of professions, including doctors, lawyers, wealth managers and dentists. 
Nearly 2,000 Readers cast a ballot in this year's poll. Here are their selections of over 100 people, places and things we love (or love to hate) in the Bold New City of the South, including hair salon, bar eats, organic foods, dance club, pet stuff and more. 
