School begins in St. Johns County
Amidst a bustle of minivans, yellow buses, bike riders and walkers, schools opened for the first day of the 2016 – 2017 school year in St. Johns County on Aug. 10 More »
Kickoff is right around the corner for SenioRITAs
The main event is the three-day tennis tournament that will be held Oct. 21 – 23 at the Sawgrass Racquet Club with more than 300 women from all over north Florida participating. More »
Mandarin’s mysterious frogs
Since 2015, people have been talking about the colorful concrete frogs placed along the roadways in Mandarin. And they all wonder, “Where are these frogs coming from?” More »
Mammoglams paddle to win battle
The Mammoglams are an all-breast cancer dragon boat team that is part of the Jacksonville Dragon Boat Club. They live by the motto, “We won the battle, now let’s paddle.” More »
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Travel: Wonderful family-friendly Wales
By Debi Lander
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American tourists often overlook Wales, an independent country about the size of Massachusetts, belonging to the United Kingdom along with Scotland, England and Northern Ireland; however, of all the countries I’ve visited, Wales is the most family-friendly I’ve encountered.
The Pantry Raiders | Turn dinner time into family time
Fall for football food
By Scott Stegmaier
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With September quickly passing by comes the season we all seem to enjoy: fall. There is so much to endure during these fun months, especially football. A time for family, friends and food — and what would football be without the food?
Gardening: Storms and autumn delights
By Lesley Arrandale
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As September rolled in, so did Hurricane Hermine. We watched with bated breath as the track gradually shifted and lifted to the north and breathed again as we were spared the worst of the storm. Not everyone was so lucky.
Captain David’s Fishing Report
By David Lifka
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Have you ever noticed the crowds often fishing the banks at the Shands Bridge on State Road 16 and wonder what they are catching? On certain days people can be seen lined up almost elbow to elbow with fishing poles in hand. If you watch long enough you will probably get to see an angler hook up, battle and land this mystery fish, tossing it into their cooler and quickly casting out again.
Stetson and Spark — Still changing lives
By Susan D. Brandenburg
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For those who admire the works of the late Stetson Kennedy, this year marks an important milestone in perpetuating his incredible legacy. Born on Oct. 5, 1916, Kennedy’s centennial is bringing him long-overdue recognition for his lifetime accomplishments as an author, civil rights activist, environmentalist, and folklorist. October 5 has been named Stetson Kennedy Day in his hometown of Jacksonville; the Stetson Kennedy Foundation is sponsoring several celebratory events in his honor during the month of October; the Magnolia Fest at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on Oct. 15 will pay tribute to Kennedy, and other organizations are remembering him as well.
