Love Thy Neighborhood
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.
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Top Docs
We highlight some 800 Northeast Florida physicians who practice in 13 select specialties and are certified by the board that sets the standards for these particular specialties. These doctors go above and beyond what is professionally required.
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the country. So, of course, tourists want to see the Oldest House, Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, Old Drugstore and Authentic Old Jail. But for locals who have been there, and done that, and done it again, wouldn’t it be nice to see something new for a change?
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Color Pop
These pops of color will make a fashion statement this summer. Photos by Agnes Lopez.
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25 Best Beer Bars
What separates one beer from another? We’ve provided our pick for the 25 best local beer bars.
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Yucatan Gold
Casa Maya is a well-kept culinary secret in St. Augustine. The renovated house-turned-bistro is located on Hypolita Street, a narrow, one-way alley. But locals and regular visitors to the Oldest City revere the menu as a refreshing homage to traditional Mexican fare, prepared with local ingredients in the Yucatan Peninsula style. Warm simplicity is a [...]
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Sweet Vegatable Quiche
Eat Your Veggies An “egg-cellent” and sweet quiche idea for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Suit Up
Is it hot in here, or is it just us? Summertime inches closer with each passing day. How will you beat the Northeast Florida heat this season? Perhaps more important, what will you wear while doing it? Photography, Art Direction & Layout | Natalie McCray Makeup Artist | Kimtasha Armstrong Styling | Anya Kovalenko Photo Assistant | Dawn Matthews Model | [...]
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Bali Wood
One of a kind home brings the tropics to the beaches. Michael Smith’s Atlantic Beach home may be a custom build and based on tradition, but there’s nothing customary or traditional about it. Not by American standards anyway. Designed and built by Mike Phillips of Phillips Builders, the three-story, 3,800-square foot abode was inspired by [...]
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Ultimate Fan’s Guide
The Players Championship is the PGA Tour’s Super Bowl. While technically not a “major” golf tournament, it is the biggest annual happening the Tour itself hosts each year. And, just like the Super Bowl, the action on the field of play represents only a fraction of the activity associated with the event. It all tees [...]
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Getting to Know
Mike & Tera Barz Action News Team members are co-anchors on air—and in life. It’s a wonder Tera and Mike Barz ever went on one date, let alone became a couple. At WFLD-TV in Chicago, they worked opposite schedules: she as a nightside anchor and reporter and he a morning news anchor. Then there was her [...]
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My Big Fat Greek Dinner
From the piped-in music to the white-and-blue décor, everything about Taverna Yamas! feels Greek and casual, even on a slow Monday night. Upon entering the Souhside restaurant, our party was greeted with “Opa!” as the host led us to a cozy corner booth. Seating is ample in this relatively new dining spot, and the establishment [...]
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Top Lawyers
Everyone knows a lawyer joke or two, but the truth is, there are many professional, skilled attorneys in the Jacksonville area. Our annual report showcases the best lawyers around, as well as board-certified experts in various fields. Hopefully, you won’t need one of these outstanding professionals, but just in case…
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Natural Inspirations
Bright hues, floral accents, shells and beaded accents—spring is here, alright. With a nod to earthy color palettes and designs, fashions from local boutiques are presented in a gorgeous photography spread that brings the nature of style to full bloom.
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Getting To Know…
One of these days, an American Idol producer is going to get fired because of Jordyn Jackson. The “jazz-pop” singer-songwriter auditioned for the show eight years ago in Atlanta and was sent home golden ticketless. But since then, Jackson, 26, has released six CDs and performed everywhere from the Jacksonville Jazz Festival to the Italian Riviera.
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Bon Chance
Step through the doors of the The Brasserie (1312 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, 249-5800, brasserierestaurant.net), located in a strip mall just a half-block from the beach, and the sophisticated ambiance will tantalize. A large bar offers live music nearly every night, and a lounge-like reception area is separated from the main dining area with sweeping [...]
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Corner Seat
The Corner Bistro and Wine Bar is the newest eatery to enter the Tapestry Park lineup, joining III Forks and Lime Leaf Thai in a mixed-use development that has become a hot spot for restaurants. Owner Andi Vito used ideas he had from years spent building restaurants while working as a contractor to design the flow [...]
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In the Mixx
Mixx reminds me of Ketchup, a restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles that caters to diners who want to be able to eat an eclectic range of favorite foods in a hip setting, with inexpensive prices. Chef Toni Acireale and his wife, Shari, opened Mixx because the family had hit a wall with Giovanni’s, the [...]
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Hidden Jax
Think you know the River City? Of course you are familiar with the major attractions like the zoo, EverBank Field, TPC Sawgrass and St. John’s Town Center. But what about the hard to find, the odd and unusual? This month, we sought out some of the more off-the-beaten-path locales, everything from nature parks to funky restaurants.
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Ponte Vedra Home Tour
It’s not hard to understand why home tours are so popular. At the homes, visitors can find design inspiration, pick up decorating tips and get advice from other homeowners, not to mention indulging in their inner snoop. More difficult to grasp, however, is why homeowners would agree to allow complete strangers to traipse through their house.
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