Capt. David’s Fishing Report
By Captain David Lifka
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The cost of fishing tackle can sometimes be considered to be on the little bit ridiculous side. There are fishing rods and reels that can vary from $30 to $300; gear,...
Q & A with Jacksonville City Council Member Michael Boylan, District 6
Q: Do you have a construction update on the Mandarin Senior Center?
A: I walked through the facility in early November. They are making good progress, but my understanding is that they are still targeting...
Q & A with Duval County School Board Member Lori Hershey, District 7
Q: What do you have to share regarding the first day of school?A: Our first day of school is just around the corner, on Aug. 14. I encourage parents to check their...
Travel | Asheville for the Holidays
By Debi Lander
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Visions of sugarplums danced in my head as I drove to the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. I made the trip last December to the historic Blue Ridge resort to...
Local storyteller Billy Barwald passes away at 97
By Sandy Arpen
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Mandarin lost a legend when Montifiore William “Billy” Barwald passed away in May at the age of 97. He had been a member of the community since electricity and paved roads first...