Sautéed Grouper in Champagne Cream Sauce with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
by Chef Garrett Ley, The Fish Company • Photos by Morgan Calenberg Chef Garrett Ley is as much of a Jax Beaches fixture as lifeguard chairs and coquina shells. Born and reared east of the Ditch, he’s...
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An exclusive hotel-Private home combo nears completion on the city’s Northbank. • Photo by Morgan Calenberg Construction is steadily progressing on the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Jacksonville, a...
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New research by Jacksonville-based OCEARCH raises unexpected questions about great white sharks, why they behave the way they do and that they may have families. There’s a scene in the original summer...
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A newly built Atlantic Beach house draws inspiration from oceanside dwellings of the 1920s. Photos by Anastasia Interior Photography As is the case with most oceanside homes, the “front” doesn’t face...
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There’s nothing like connecting with friends over a few drinks, some nibbles, and meaningful conversation. by Jeffrey Spear For First Coast wine lovers, there are several neighborhood destinations that...
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Though not along Florida’s coast, Gainesville bubbles with life and libations. by Jeffrey Spear There are more than 1,000 naturally occurring springs in and around Gainesville, including the largest...
View ArticleSeasons Greetings
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to end after the dishes are cleared. By S. Gary Snodgrass Before the first slice of pie is served, the football games begin, or the dishes are passed around the table,...
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Beaches church known for its unusual architecture, textile artwork and rooftop skate boarders. By Tim Gilmore It’s off of these stone curves, these supple planes, that beach kids skateboarded the roof...
View ArticleScreen Time
A Traitors New Blood contestant is the latest reality TV star to represent Jax. By Kayla Byrd Jacksonville is home to some of country’s the best talent for logistics, healthcare, finance, and, who...
View ArticleBest in Pets 2026
From dog parks to emergency veterinary services, we highlight the First Coast’s leading people, businesses and places that make our region such a great place for our beloved pets. Pet portraits by AZ...
View ArticleRescue Me
Through the powerful bond between a suffering soul and a service dog, lives are transformed. Photos by Morgan Calenberg “Saving lives at both ends of the leash.” Perhaps no slogan has ever been more...
View ArticleOnly In Florida
Strange But True Stories from Across the Sunshine State A man carrying a hatchet gets into a fight with another man wielding a machete in a Publix parking lot… it has to be in Florida, right? And it...
View ArticleMore Than Meets the Eye
Though very traditional in many ways, the interior of one Ponte Vedra residence sneaks in a surprise or two. Photos by Muriel Silva Photography “One of the first things I learned about the homeowners...
View ArticleOlive Oil Banana Bread
with citrus mascarpone whip, spiced brown butter crumble and local honey by Chef Verousce McKibbin, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island The kitchens at The Ritz-Carlton have a decided international flavor,...
View ArticleThe Coast is Clear
Tranquility and activity await along a stunning stretch of unspoiled Florida beach. It’s been a Palm Coast fixture for more than 25 years now, and the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa only seems to...
View ArticleRising Suns
There’s a new breed of Japanese restaurants making a mark in Jax. by Jeffrey Spear Jacksonville’s dining community has seen exciting new concepts opening all over town. Of note are two styles of...
View ArticleBar None
Few, if any, taverns posses the sorted and colorful legacy of the Little Brown Jug. By Tim Gilmore Bonnie Wakeman was eight years old when her grandfather first took her to the bars on Sundays. By law,...
View ArticleHog Wild
A city slicker drives deep into “only in Florida” territory, promptly making a fool of himself. by Fabrizio Gowdy There are times and places where venturing outside, exploring the wilderness, getting a...
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It’s the small things that often mean the most to someone battling cancer. Shannon Miller has experienced a life that includes ultimate highs and debilitating lows. She is a two-time Olympian and...
View ArticleNortheast Florida’s 25 Best-Kept Secrets
Experience little-known corners of the First Coast with this guide to quirky, unusual and intriguing places and spaces across the region. Fabrizio Gowdy and Timothy Gilmore contributed to this story...
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