Go: Downtown DIY art venue The Space Gallery transforms one last time for “Other Places”
Over course of a nearly a dozen shows in less than a year and a half, Downtown Jax DIY art venue The Space Gallery has been in a constant state of tran…
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Spark Notes: The weather and more conspired against the reignited Idea Festival
Unfortunately, the odds were against One Spark this past weekend, as everything from the weather to conflicting events across town—i.e. Springing the B…
Interview: French Log-Sytlist Nathan Sadoun likes North Florida, Loves Baconators
French longboard maestro Nathan Sadoun is just 19-years old. Yet the young Marseillais has already developed a refined style, evident in his steezy nos…
OPINION: Bring Us a Wave Pool!
Last summer, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, City Chief Administrative Officer Sam Mousa and Jags President Mark Lamping took …
Yardcore: Part Training Facility, Part Fantasy Factory, Atlantic Beach’s The Skate Yard Mirrors the Evolution of Skateboarding
Off Mayport Road and W. Third Street in Atlantic Beach, dug into a pile of rocks in a conspicuous corner of the new outdoor skateboard training facilit…
Localism Is not a Dirty Word
“That’s far enough slug,” the guy said with an apparent level of seriousness behind a sly grin. With only three heads in the water that morning, paddl…
From Hobby to Booming Business — The Story Behind Mahina Swimwear
Darren Mongcupa, the owner and mastermind behind local brand Mahina Swimwear, is traveling down her very own yellow brick road to success. She initiall…
Watch–Get Tarpitted with Trenton Phillips in “Pegasus”
Wanna be like North Florida's Trenton Phillips? First you'll need a cool nickname--"Tarpits" is taken, so think of another. Then, once you've secure…
Interview: Synthy Jax musician Yuno just inked a deal with Sub Pop
Since the late-80s, the unimpeachably cool Seattle-based record label Sub Pop has kept its proverbial finger on the pulse of independent music. After s…
Go: Matt Gray Memorial Doc at The Skate Yard
Nearly a dozen years ago, the death of beaches' local, Matt “Rasta” Gray, at just 21-years of age, left an enormous void in the hearts of his friends a…
Ozzie, Burch, and the Volcom Crew Rage for a Reason in NEFL
A few weeks ago, I jumped on Volcom’s tour bus--a somewhat reliable 1983 Wanderlodge--with an idiosyncratic crew of locals (Wayne Satterwhite, Daniel T…
The Jay Fund–Tom Coughlin is back in Duval, his charitable foundation never left.
When Tom Coughlin moved to Jacksonville in 1995 to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars, he created something even bigger than his team: The Tom Coughlin Jay…
Sand Your Ground: Florida bill makes it easier for private landowners to restrict beach access
On July 1, just as hounds of locals and tourists, alike, descend upon the beaches of Northeast Florida for the Fourth of July, a new bill, signed into …
8 Notorious Karaoke Bars on the East Coast
Karaoke is a beloved pastime of countless nations across the globe. Though it originated in Japan, where it is still much more popular than in the West…
Rad Jobs — Logan Bowles, NFL Photographer
Making it as a professional photographer in the age of “everyone thinks they’re a professional photographer” is no simple feat. Actually surviving sole…
When Surfer Magazine First Came to Town
The late 1980s was a boom time for the American economy. Reaganomics, Gordon Gekko, conspicuous consumption: As GDP climbed and crested in nearly every…
A Guide to The Players Championship 2018: What’s New
For those of you that enjoy watching golf, the Players Championship is the mecca of golf tournaments. The course is designed not to favor just one styl…
Turning Tired Spaces Into Lasting Places — What’s Next for the Beaches’ Kmart Lot
Anticipating the potential for disagreement and vitriol surrounding the potential reuse and redevelopment of the former, Kmart-anchored center at 500 A…
Phoenix Rising Festival Seeks to Spark New Art Movement in Jax
If you're not already familiar with the newest art movement in Jacksonville, you will be soon enough. The folks behind the Phoenix Arts District, prima…
In Search of Duuuvvvaaalll — The Quest to Find the Origins of the Team’s War Cry
This excellent 2017 season posted by the Jacksonville Jaguars has instilled great hope for the NFL team and has also generated multiple questions. One…
One Spark 2018 — Back to Basics
Suit up Jacksonville and get your creative juices flowing because One Spark, the world's largest idea festival is returning April 6 and 7 at Daily’s Pl…
Bold City Shapers
Jacksonville is the home of many wonderful individuals. From philanthropists, artists, community leaders, coaches, politicians and everything in-betwee…
Watch: Braeden Kopec will fill you with Envy
North Florida super-grom, Braeden Kopec has a lot going for him. A repertoire of full rail carves. Steezy hand placement. And a full head of sun-bleach…
Bistro Aix Reopens After Hurricane Irma
When Hurricane Irma finally reached Jacksonville, the category one hurricane was supposed to be fairly mild. While that may have been true for some are…
Jax’s New Slogan: Does “easy” really do it?
Are you one who ascribes to slogans? Would you, when offered a shot of alcohol just as the bar has announced last call, exclaim, “YOLO!” Or, more perti…