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How to Support Local Businesses during these strange times
Hey, we make a print magazine here! A free one, it should be noted. And it’s free because of all the businesses, small and large–but mostly small–that …
Best of ’19: These stories filled the Void in 2019
Print's not dead. And if our humble publication is to be taken as an example, print's kinda like the J-Lo of the media landscape--as youthful and glowi…
Do Good: Skateboarding provides a built-in community for many
For those of us who grew up skating, it’s obvious after some reflection that skateboarding has given us a lot. It’s something special when you could be…
Some ACTUALLY fun things to do at the Town Center
What does your perfect Jacksonville Saturday look like? There are some obvious choices. An early morning setting up shop at the beaches might lead to …
Muzak Mondays: Modern Sounds of Northeast Florida
We know there are naysayers out there. What with their “Remember the good ol’ days of music?”, their “Kids would rather play video games than play mus…
We Made a Record
In March, the team here at Void began inviting local acts into our office to play three song sets of original music. While far from a novel idea (NPR’s…
PREVIEW: Beaches Art Fest
The 5th Annual Beaches Art Fest is going down this weekend, rain or shine, at the Beaches Museum off Beach Blvd and third and the surrounding streets. …
Know Your Rights: Shaper Gallery, Ken White
Over the course of 20 years shaping surfboards, humble St. Augustine board builder Ken White's rubbed elbows with his share of legends. Aside from work…
Support Your Neighbors, Shop Local
It shouldn’t be news to anyone that giant retail chains have been threatening small businesses for ages. The more our city expands, the more big busine…
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is — The Best Local Food Movements to Support
Become a Locavore Striving to keep your diet coming from growers and distributors within a 100-mile radius not only positively impacts our local econo…
July 2017 Album Spotlights
Bigfoot Barefoot – Bigfoot Barefoot Chances are, you might’ve heard this local group on a Spotify playlist recently. Their cover of Sublime’s “Badfi…
Bloody Marys Get Extreme with Congaree and Penn
Bloody Marys have evolved dramatically from the days of V8 and vodka. Restaurants across America are clamoring to fill their brunch menus with new vers…
Go Further For Father’s Day — Great local gift ideas
The holiday that some people seem to forget about is right around the corner ... Father's Day! Now that I've reminded you, you probably just switched t…
Bold City Music Playlist Showcases Local Artists
All too often, Jacksonville's music scene can get overlooked, especially on streaming services like Spotify. To showcase some of our awesome local tale…
February 2017 Album Spotlights
Eddy Braveaux – Alabaster Sand Castles Jacksonville hip-hop producer and artist Eddy Braveaux has been featured on the pages of Void before, and w…
Do You Know Where Your Food Came From?
The local food you're eating is probably a lie. An intrepid long-time food critic in the Tampa Bay area conducted a thorough investigation of several F…
Where to Find Great Vegetarian Food at the Beaches
It’s not always easy to be the only vegetarian in a group, especially when so many social gatherings revolve around going out to eat. That problem seem…
Featured Waterman: Paul Dozier
Grab your fishing pole and head 60 miles east of Mayport and you just might find Paul Dozier at “the ledge,” one of his favorite spots to fish. Paul is…
12 Days of Christmas Events
Here are some ideas on how to spend your 12 days of Christmas. A partridge in a pear tree not required. Saturday 12/13 Breakfast with Santa Enj…
Local Deserts for Your Thanksgiving Spread
You can't have Thanksgiving dinner without the pièce de résistance, because who could resist a perfectly warm wedge of apple pie à la mode or a slice o…
Connection Festival Launches Tomorrow!
Jacksonville's largest art and music festival of the Fall is here! Tomorrow, Connection Festival 2014 kicks off, and it spans from September 12 to 14. …
Featured Local: Sally Keiser
Michigan Native, Sally Keiser, has always dared to be different. At the tender age of 8, Sally learned how to use a sewing machine. Who knew that this…
Sunny Side Up at Taste Food Studio
Taste Food Studio opened at 9726 Touchton Road on January 30 of this year in the space that formerly housed Urban Flats. The interior is airy and mod…