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Click The latest from Jacksonville Magazine online Publisher’s Letter Allow us a few words of introduction
THE BEST OF JACKSONVILLE EVERY MONTH // AUGUST 2019 10
Seen People, parties, pictures & pets
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JaxLife Hot trends, culture, travel and local style
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Agenda Looking for something to do in August?
120 Flavor A monthly roundup of local food and dining. Plus, a visit to Derby House Diner
130 Backstory Brainteasers of local financial interest
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Perspective Blood, sweat and gears pour out as Jax hosts pro motocross race
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Home When it comes to interior design, some rules are meant to be broken
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Health If emergency strikes while abroad, will you be prepared?
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History Edward Waters College was the first independent higher learning institution in Florida opened to newly freed citizens
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Family Options for funding a private school education
71 FEATURES: Money Moves You work hard for your money—so who can make your money work for you?
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Charitable Register The local organizations that give back in Jax—and how to support them
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House of Tudor A riverfront home bridges contemporary and traditional design
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WELCOME Half-a-million dollars is a lot of money. It adds up to even more when it’s donated to a charitable cause that exists to help children. So, when the folks running THE PLAYERS Championship announce they are presenting a $500,000 gift to a local foundation, it’s a notable occasion. In late June, the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation was given an enormous challenge grant from THE PLAYERS. In a nutshell, the annual golf tournament will provide a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $500,000, for all donations made to the foundation and its goal of building a new, $5-million teen center. As is the case with such occasions, the ceremony featured the handing over of a giant check made out to the charity (representing the largest single gift ever awarded to the group). And a handful of special guests were invited to speak, including PGA TOUR pro and local resident Jim Furyk and Duval County Public Schools superintendent Diana Greene.
Friday, August 2 Randal Bramblett Band Saturday, August 3 Jackie Stranger, Jesse Montoya and Luke Peacock Sunday, August 4 Folio Weekly’s Songwriter Showcase Thursday, August 8 Coles Whalen Friday, August 9 Seam Chambers Saturday, August 10 Bradford Loomis
Accepting the check and thanking those in attendance was Mal Washington, the orgaPUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF nization’s namesake and founder. His 22year-old foundation provides after-school joe@jacksonvillemag.com youth development programs while promoting academic achievement and positive life skills through tennis, a sport with which Washington is very familiar. To date, some 20,000 kids have run through the foundation’s halls and on the tennis courts of its Durkeeville home base.
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I can honestly say that my job at Jacksonville Magazine has led me to points all over Northeast Florida. But until that day I’d never been to the foundation’s facility, a truly impressive tennis center located in a residential area a few miles north of Downtown. As nice as it is, Washington and the organization’s volunteer board envision even bigger things to come. They are not alone. All across the city, countless others are contributing to good causes in ways both big and small, doing their part to improve our corner of Florida. We’re all much better off for it.
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The Chris Thomas Big Band celebrated its fifth anniversary on July 19 with a concert inside the Casa Marina Hotel’s courtyard. Thomas performed for three hours with support from an 18-piece big band. Guests took to the dance floor while table service and cocktails were provided. u — LAUREN WILLINS
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This one-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an aspiring Instagram dog influencer. Not only is she fierce in front of the camera (just look at that pose), she’s also an athlete and has won two corgi races—one at the Kanine Social and another at the Jacksonville Icemen Paws & Pucks night. Beyond sprinting her heart out, Luna loves her jerky treats, unicorn plush, and humans and dogs of any shape or size.
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Ten years ago Andrea randomly came across a sign that said “free boxer” and had to meet the discounted pup. From the moment she laid eyes on Roxy, she knew this was the dog for her. “Roxy used to chase every cat in sight, but, since the first day we got our cat, Thomas, they have been inseparable,” says Andrea. “My neighbors are always amazed to see that Roxy and my cat walk together each evening. There have also been touching moments when I've caught Roxy and Thomas sleeping together like best buds.” Roxy is fighting cancer, but that doesn’t bring her down. She jumps for joy every day when her mom gets home—and will jump into a nearby lake every time they go to the park. That’s the spirit, Roxy!
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Dunkin is a Brooklyn transplant spending his senior years down in Florida (we’re thinking he stole the New York to Florida idea from Morty and Helen Seinfeld). “He loves his big backyard in Mandarin where he rolls around on the grass all day and chases dragonflies,” says his owner, Peter. “He loves playing fetch with pinecones in the backyard, except instead of bringing them back, he just lays on them!” Typical cat. One can never expect them to play but by their own rules.
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[ Jax Life ] HERE’S THE KICKER cc Josh Lambo loves to talk music. And food. And dogs. One topic that doesn’t top his list, however, is football. “I say this pretty consistently,” he laughs. “I’m not the guy to talk about football with. It took me until my second year in the NFL to be able to name every position on the field.” For much of his life, Lambo played soccer, even making the U.S. Under-17 national team. He was drafted in the first round of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas, but retired from the sport at the age of 21. His journey to football began as largely an experiment, brought on when his mom suggested he learn how to kick field goals, too. That he did, establishing himself as one of the League’s best kickers last season, converting 19 of 21 field goals before missing the final three games due to a groin injury. He re-signed with the Jags in February at TIAA Bank Field’s dog park alongside wife Megan and the couple’s two dogs, Lana (a Staffordshire Terrier mix) and Wyatt Earp (an American Bulldog). “Megan brings Lana to every home game so she gets to play with all of her dog friends,” says Lambo. As for whether or not this will be the Jag’s year, so to speak, Lambo is confident. “I believe this rings true for most games—whether it’s football, soccer, boxing, rowing, whatever—what you do Monday through Saturday is a big indicator of what’s gonna happen on Sunday. Having the new leadership that we have in place with Nick [Foles] the consistent guys like Calais [Campbell], I think we’ve grown exponentially.” Jaguars’ pre-season begins August 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The first home game of the season takes place September 8, when the Jags face off against the Kansas City Chiefs. u WORDS BY VIRGINIA CHAMLEE // PHOTO BY AGNES LOPEZ
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Non-profit organization Waterkeepers Florida has launched a new campaign, Moms for Clean Water, inspired by a recent speech from Florida’s First Lady, Casey DeSantis. “We feel an obligation as parents and we feel we should work on behalf of all the parents of this great state to make sure their children have a clean environment and clean water to grow up on,” said DeSantis in a press conference earlier this year. The new group aims to protect state waterways from pollution at the source. According to state data, 55 percent of Florida's rivers, 80 percent of its lakes, and 31 percent of its shoreline fails to meet water quality standards. Moms for Clean Water plans to lobby for increased funding to acquire conservation land, which supports vegetation effective at removing nutrients and other pollutants from stormwater and keeping them out of our waterways.
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Blackout poetry is the art of taking a page from a book and blacking out words so that what is left makes a one-of-a-kind poem. Hope at Hand has partnered with Chamblin’s uptown to offer workshops in this unusual literary art form. The workshops are completely free, and all necessary materials such as books and markers are provided. August 3, Chamblin’s uptown.
3 Those looking for a furry friend are sure to find one on August 8, when the Jacksonville Humane Society hosts a free cat adoption event in honor of International Cat Day. The Humane Society, which facilitates the adoption of some 4,000 animals per year, took in nearly 300 cats in March alone.
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In 2006, Cathy Parker, the wife of a Bartram Trail High School football coach, learned of a football team in Barrow, Alaska, where students played football on a gravel field in one of the most unforgiving environments in the world: the frozen tundra. Parker, in collaboration with Bartram head coach Darrell Sutherland, and other community members, launched a campaign to get the team a new, proper football field. Eventually, they raised more than half-amillion dollars, and the Barrow Whalers were gifted soft, green grounds. Parker has immortalized the journey in her new book, Northern Lights (Harper Collins Publishing, $13), available at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Amazon.
No uber? No problem. Beach Buggy now offers rides to those who have over-imbibed or just parked far from their destination in the Beaches and San Marco areas (with planned expansions to other parts of town). The service is sponsored by local businesses, making it entirely free for riders (though riders are encouraged to tip their drivers). The golf cart-like vehicles take passengers between registered Beach Buggy sponsor businesses, hotels, and restaurants, and will even deliver people to residential addresses. Beep, beep!
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The newly opened San Marco shop Stubbees is 100 percent solar powered. The shelves are lined with honey sourced from American beekeepers and package-free cosmetics and body care. Look for items such as bourbon-infused honey, flavored whipped honey and Honey Hive body conditioner. • On July 1st, the Jacksonville Zoo pledged to reduce single-use plastic throughout the park. To kick off
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their movement they removed all plastic bags from their gift shop, replacing them with reusable bags that cost under $2. The zoo also encourages guests bring their own reusable bags. • St. Augustine salon VIBE Hair Company is now Certified Green Circle, meaning it repurposes and recovers up to 95 percent of the resources that are otherwise considered waste—including aerosol cans, paper, plastics and, yes, even hair. • At St. Johns Town Center, Unelma specializes in eco-friendly mattresses and bedding. Products are made of bamboo fibers combined with other natural soft fabrics that still manage to be soft and supportive. u — WORDS BY CASSIDY HOPSON // PHOTO BY AGNES LOPEZ
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WHAT’S NEW AND NOTEWORTHY IN ST. SIMONS Much of the draw of the Golden Isles lies in its history, with visitors exploring well-preserved cultural attractions as well as historic inns, such as the Jekyll Island Club Resort and The Cloister at Sea Island. There’s a new crop of attractions, though, that are injecting fresh air into the area, particularly in St. Simons Island, located roughly an hour-and-a-half from Jax. Think of The Park as a hip hotel-meets-Airbnb. The property, dubbed a “micro-resort” by its proprietors, houses five different homes in 1960sera cinderblock buildings. Each home is a two-minute walk from The Pier Village, a downtown social hub with dining and recreational activities, and a bike's ride from the beach. Bryce Brock and Kelly Revels, co-owners of The Park and also the creators of the nearby Vine Garden Market, carefully restored the space, adding abstract art, a retro pool, large oak trees and modern decor. The result is a property that’s equal parts Southern hospitality and mid-century modern—and it’s all perfectly Instagram-worthy. August rates (for a two-bedroom, four-guest house) run approximately $550 per night. The duo’s Vine Garden Market serves as a boutique-cum-event space, offering everything from custom bouquets to handmade pottery.
The space also hosts a number of events each month, including wreath workshops, yoga classes and flower crown classes. Also new to the scene, but with the old-school charm befitting the area, is Frosty’s Griddle & Shake, a modern take on the fast food joints of 1950s Georgia. So it’s only appropriate that owner Griffin Bufkin (also the owner of nearby Southern Soul Barbecue) opened the fast-casual eatery in a space that once housed a Dairy Queen. Mass-made meals, this is not, however. Instead, diners will find smashed cheeseburgers, pickle-brined fried chicken sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream and shakes made with dairy from Georgiabased Sparkmans Cream Valley. Over at The Shops at Sea Island, visitors will find a small but mighty selection of upscale boutiques, including NANCY, a women’s shop carrying high-fashion wares by Dries Van Noten, The Row and Veritecoeur. Just a few storefronts away, Cloth + Label offers a more contemporary mix (think psychedelic maxi-dresses by Dodo Bar Or and pineapple-printed bathing suits by Boys and Arrows).
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Traveling from Central to South Florida will get a little faster—if not easier. In May, Virgin Trains USA broke ground on a new high-speed rail line that will offer service from Orlando International Airport to West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. A portion of the new line will reach a top speed of 125 miles-per-hour, making it the fastest train in the southern United States. A ride from Orlando to Miami will take three hours, roughly half-an-hour less than the usual drive time. The 167-mile extension is set to begin service to the public in 2022, and from there, Virgin has plans to build even more track, eventually offering service to Disney and Tampa from the new Orlando station. u —DEANNA PISACRETA
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THE FORCE AWAKENS The Star Wars galaxy will soon not be so far, far away, with the galactic empire set to take over Disney World’s Hollywood Studios beginning August 29. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will include a host of new attractions, such as Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, where visitors can fly Han Solo’s beloved ship on an interactive mission. The new themed area has plenty of swag, too, including custom lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop and all the droids you’re looking for at Droid Depot. Of course, even seasoned stormtroopers won’t be able to access the attractions easily. The Galaxy’s Edge in California’s Disneyland reached capacity within an hour of opening its gates in May. May the Force (and patience) be with you, indeed. u —LAUREN WILLINS
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AGENDA: AUGUST Monster Mash Since 1992, Monster Jam has been championing the cause of huge tires and vehicular destruction. This month, even the biggest 4x4s in Jacksonville will be put to shame by the likes of Alien Invasion, Earthshaker, and Grave Digger. A pit party (where patrons can get an up-close look at the trucks) follows each night’s auto smashing action. August 3 & 4, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena PHOTO BY LOUIS GRASSE, SMVPHOTOS.COM
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Luke Bryan Luke Bryan is “Huntin’, Fishin’, Lovin’ Every Day,” and coming to Jacksonville. Get ready for a night of backroads, beer, and country crooning at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena.
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Iyanla Vanzant Take part in this spiritual teacher’s Acts of Faith Remix Tour, which aims to “heal hearts, empower minds, and stir souls.” Florida Theatre
Why Don’t We This pop boyband somehow straddles the line between emo and Gen Z, with songs including “Trust Fund Baby” and “I Don’t Belong in this Club.” They do, however, belong at Daily’s Place.
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Dirty Heads & 311 Are they rap? Are they reggae? Are they rock? Well, they’re kind of a mix of all three. The alternative hitmakers take the stage at Daily’s Place.
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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp The Shrimp play 10 home games in August, with themed nights including Family Faith Night and Superhero Day. Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
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Moe. & Blues Traveler Take a trip back to the 1990s as Moe. and Blues Traveler team up for their “All Roads Runaround Tour.” G. Love guest stars. Daily’s Place
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English electronic pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark burst onto the music scene in the 1980s, releasing a slew of singles that became international hits. Unfortunately, their later efforts weren’t quite as well received, with critics arguing the band destroyed its career with the experimental album Dazzle Ships. They righted the ship, so to speak, and are back to singing the type of music that shaped their career in the first place. OMD takes the stage at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall August 30.
A League of Their Own
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The 90’s classic—starring Madonna, Geena Davis, Rosie O’Donnell and Tom Hanks—tells the story of a WW2 era women’s baseball league and feels more relevant than ever. The Amp
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Provençal Dinner AUGUST 2: JAX Cooking Studio hosts a dinner featuring French favorites, such as steamed mussels with shallots, white wine sauce and grilled bread; fresh catch in parchment with oranges and olives; tomato gruyere tart, and a bittersweet chocolate tart with chantilly cream. $65, 14035 Beach Blvd., 6:30-9 PM. Bacon Fest AUGUST 9: Bacon Fest has returned. This year, the event features ten pork-infused items, from beverages to snacks, plus a performance by In Real Life. $25-$30, Sheraton Hotel, 6-9 PM
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Jax Taco Fest AUGUST 17: Speaking of fests, the inaugural Jax Taco Festival includes a tequila expo, beer bar, live music and, of course, plenty of folded tortillas—plus a taco contest, churros, Mexican street corn and fruity cocktails. Free, Hemming Park, 1 PM
Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival Established in 2005, this all-day festival features music, dancing, and a cornucopia of eats. Metropolitan Park
Taste of Jacksonville AUGUST 25: North Florida restaurants offer a variety of samples, plus live music and a kids bounce house zone. Free, World Golf Village, 1-7 PM
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He’s known for picking his guitar with a mean country twang, and singing about Nationwide insurance. Plus, of course, breakups, makeups and everything in between. Daily’s Place
Great Chefs of Amelia Island AUGUST 29: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island sets the stage for the fourth annual Great Chefs of Amelia Island, pitting two teams of the area’s culinary bests against one other. Hungry diners enjoy a multi-course meal to determine who will reign supreme. $110, The Ritz-Carlton, 6-9 PM. 904tix.com u —LW
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8/31 TURFS Masquerade Ball The Ultimate Runway Fashion Show presents a Masquerade Ball with a goal to educate and raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. The ball is a fundraiser, as Duval has a higher than average incidence of the disease. The night includes dancing and heavy hors d’oeuvres. $100, 7-11:30 PM, 618 Stockton St.
9/14-15 Sickle Cell 2019 Walkathon In honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Sickle Cell Disease Association Northeast Florida Chapter brings back its annual Walk-A-Thon to increase community awareness, promote genetic screening, and raise funds to support families impacted by the blood disorder. $20 registration fee, 8 AMnoon, Florida State College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus
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2019 Beaches Legends Gala
Mosaic Night in Jax Beach Monday, August 05
The Beaches Museum hosts its 39th Beach Legends gala. With a seated dinner and silent and live auctions, proceeds go to the educational programs and operational needs of the museum. An awards presentation honors those contributing to the on-going history of the Beaches. Tickets start at $150, 6:30-10 PM, TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. 904tix.com u —LW
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Umphrey’s McGee This group has long experimented with a variety of genres and refuses to be tied down—so defining their sound is something of a challenge. Hear it for yourself at The Amp.
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DRAMA DISTRICT Shrek The Musical Comedy featuring music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire is based on the popular animated movie of the same name. July 19–August 11, Players By the Sea, Jacksonville Beach.
Bush The ‘90s alt rock band (fronted by former Mr. Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale) performs hits including “Glycerine” and “Machinehead.” Daily’s Place
Thursday, August 15 The S#*! Show with Underdog Improv Friday, August 16 Time Sawyer
Mamma Mia! Follow a daughter the night before her wedding, as she tries to identify her father, bringing back three men from her mother’s past—all set to ABBA hit songs. Aug. 7-Sept. 15, Alhambra Theatre, Jacksonville.
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The Playground Poetry and spoken word are celebrated at this event, which also includes old-school card and board games and accompanying music. Ritz Theatre and Museum
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Saturday, August 17 Jordan Foley, Kyle Keller and Matthew Fowler Sunday, August 18 Selwyn Birchwood Blue Jay's 2 Year Anniversary
Four Southern women bond over their hatred of a hot yoga class and quickly become friends. Aug. 8-24, Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach.
Pentatonix These a capella titans bring their brand of harmonized covers to the stage at Daily’s Place.
The 15th annual Jacksonville Tattoo Convention returns August 16-18 with acclaimed tattoo artists, contests, and vendors—plus, the opportunity to get tattooed live, right on the convention floor. World Golf Village u
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Vampire Weekend The hipster darlings perform their quirky lyrics and sound to The Amp.
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Countless hits of the 1970s—”Call it Love,” “Aimee”—will be played when POCO, Firefall and Pure Praire Leagues take to the Florida Theatre.
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Blue Jay Listening Room
Beach Life Mosaics
Where every ticket is a backstage pass. Shows this month include Coles Whalen, Randal Bramblett Band, Luke Peacock, Bradford Loomis, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Brett Dennen and many more.
2457 S. 3rd St., Jax Beach
Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of mosaics but weren't sure where to start? Look no further. Choose the project, colors and design as all supplies are included.
8/3 Distiller’s Tour
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Grazing Board Workshop
Kanine Social One Year Anniversary
Italian Cheeses & Wine
The Board Grazer teams up with Declaration & Co. St. Augustine to offer guests a night of private shopping, grazing and sipping.
Guests can enjoy a craft beer fest featuring local, regional and national breweries. A few limited edition specialty tastings will be available exclusively for VIP ticket holders.
Join Grater Goods and Bernie’s Wine Stop for an intimate evening sampling Italian cheeses and wines.
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Sunset Sailing & Wine Tasting
Paint Your Pet
Take in a sunset from the St. Johns River while sipping delicious wine. Guests will learn how to sail and appreciate fine wine.
Mandarin Holiday Marina
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Participants are encouraged to bring pictures that would assist with inspiration. But leave the leash at home or bring a buddy for your pup to play with.
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Publix Bold City Showcase Building off the success of the Bold City Showdown last fall and as part of the High School 9:12 program, this event consists of three big games to kick off the high school football season.
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Over the course of the weekend-long event, some 85 riders competed— 42 in the 250 Class and 43 in the 450 Class. A main motocross race lasts roughly 20 minutes.
Blood, sweat, and gears pour out as Jax hosts pro motocross race WORDS BY JOHN NEWSOM PHOTOS BY AIRSTREAM VENTURES AND ROCKAWAY PHOTO
IT WAS FITTING THAT THE FIFTH ROUND OF THE 2019 LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP was held on June 22. The event marked the first time in 22 years that an American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) motocross competition had come to the state of Florida. On a scorching summer day, with temperatures soaring into triple digits, fans crowded into WW Motocross Park to watch the US Assure Florida National. For Marvin Musquin, winner of the 450 Class, it was his first victory of the season. In the 250 Class, Justin Cooper enjoyed the first victory of his pro career. A host of improvements were undertaken in the run up to the event, to ensure that the race met Pro Motocross standards. The track had to be lengthened, for one thing, and WW Motocross Park also constructed new fencing around the track, structures to create shade for fans, and a parking area for semitrucks. “Each team—Yamaha or Suzuki or Honda or whoever—brings in their big 18-wheelers and sets them up two days before the race,” says Alan Verlander, CEO of Airstream Ventures, the sports and entertainment company that managed the event. “That area is where the teams tweak the bikes in their workshops. They bring in 42 of these trucks. It looks very similar to what you’d see in Daytona for a NASCAR race.” u
Approximately 12,000 beers were opened and consumed at the event on race day. "We also went through about eight pallets of water (with 48 cases of water on each pallet) and 38,000 pounds of ice,” says Verlander.
WW Ranch owner Wayne Scarborough, Jr. broke ground on the motocross park—located 20 minutes from the heart of Jacksonville near I-10—back in 2012. Working with both engineers and track builder DreamTraxx, Scarborough created a course designed for year-round riding, though it is now a closed track that only hosts four races per year.
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Aside from renovations to the track itself, Airstream Ventures and WW Motocross Park gave spectators an enhanced experience all around the track with the addition of VIP Party Shacks and the WW Ranch Club options. The $500 ticket price for the Party Shacks included food, an air-conditioned space in which to watch the race on TV, a rooftop area for viewing the race, and drinks.
Some 19,500 fans turned out, coming from 20 dierent countries, including France, Great Britain, South Africa and Australia. The competitors hailed from a melting pot of countries, as well. Musquin, winner of the 450 class, is French, and other riders came from Sweden, Germany and Venezuela.
Close to 700 RVs descended on the Motocross Park during the event.
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Lawn care and home ownership go hand-inhand. For some it’s an enjoyable chore. For others... not so much. Autonomous lawn mowers aim to make the activity more environmentally friendly and easier than ever. Much like a Roomba (the autonomous vacuums that sweep the floor of a home without human assistance), these bots have a base station and a perimeter, so they won’t stray from the lawn. They’re also electric, using roughly the same amount of energy as a standard lightbulb. Locally, customers can purchase lawn-mowing robots as a service, starting at $99 per month, via businesses such as Robin Autopilot. u — LAUREN WILLINS
Rule Breakers When it comes to interior design, some rules are meant to be broken BY DEANNA PISACRETA
THINKING OF REDECORATING? DON’T BE AFRAID TO GET REBELLIOUS. That’s according to professional interior designers, who say design is a lot more rewarding when coloring outside the lines. “Breaking the rules is half the fun,” says Julie Schwartzenberger of Edge & Lines design. Though there are many guiding principles of design, turning some tried-and-true rules on their head can make for a more engaging space. Below, four design rules that local interior experts are more than happy to break.
Rule #1: Don’t mix metals or patterns According to interior designer Terry Ludwig-Manders, good design requires “the creative ingenuity to pull together mixed woods, metals and other elements to
design a particular space.” In other words, mixing and matching is almost essential in modern design. When done properly, pairing brass with silver, or different punchy patterns—in similar shades—can bring character into a room. “I think one of the key elements of modern design, is to have nothing feel too heavy or dark,” says Schwartzenberger. In addition, include plenty of organic touches (unfinished woods, rattan, white accessories) and ensure natural light fills the space. And be sure to add some contrast. “You can mix metals and mix patterns—you can make your home an eclectic mix that represents you and your travels.” She does, however, suggest shying away from layering
SMALL TOWN The non-profit Clara White Mission has unveiled plans to build a cluster of tiny homes for once-homeless veterans in Jacksonville’s Downtown LaVilla neighborhood. The community will include 18 tiny homes, a mixed-use building, park space, and relocated historic shotgun homes. Plans also feature a preserved specimen tree and an amenity building that will serve as a Ray Charles Museum. The homes are expected to measure under 200 square feet and be built of repurposed materials. The veterans who live in them will have the opportunity to help build them, learning skills involved with construction and design. u — LAUREN WILLINS
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heavy and dated fabrics, and says dark wood should be used sparingly, an accent, rather than a focal point. When mixing metals and patterns in a home, interior designer Coleen Norris suggests “treating each room the way you would an outfit.” The same way you might avoid wearing a bold patterned top with a conflicting bold patterned shoe, you should shy away from pairing conflicting loud patterns that might be confusing, aesthetically.
Rule #2: Stay away from dark paints This is one of the oldest rules in the book: light colors open up a space while dark walls make a room appear small and cramped. However, while a completely dark room can make it seem smaller than it is, adding a dark accent wall can have a major impact. Norris suggests including a navy or burgundy accent wall in an otherwise light room, which she says will add more excitement to your home than one of the pale grey walls that have dominated modern design of late. Norris often works with dark accents when designing a room—and not just on the walls. “I love using dark colors on cabinetry to bring something more to the room.”
Rule #3: Opt for matching furniture Plenty of big-name furniture chains sell rooms as a set, where the bed comes with a complementary set of side tables, a chest and even an armoire. These days, though, the matchy-matchy look often leads to one-dimensionality. Rather than picking furniture that is meant to go together, select individual pieces that fit a particular style. Ludwig-Manders suggests creating a digital design board with images you’d like to emulate in your own home, then look for furniture that mimics the shapes or colors you like. “Once you have collected a group of interiors that appeal to you, you can focus on the individual pieces in that room and go searching from there.” The end result will be a room that reflects your character rather than a sales merchandiser’s.
Rule #4: Stay symmetrical Symmetry is common in interior design and can portray a feeling of stability, calmness and dignity; but it can just as easily be seen as static, dull and unimaginative. Rather than repeating the same item within a space to achieve balance, Ludwig-Manders recommends using different elements with a similar perceived weight to achieve balance on the opposing axis. She also suggests watching design shows like Fixer Upper, which highlight non-symmetrical design that at-home designers can attempt to mimic. When shopping for one’s own home, look for statement pieces that can offset a room’s otherwise perfect balance. u
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Those going through a medical crisis don’t always know where to turn for help. And having help— specifically, in the form of a support group—can be lifechanging. Ackerman Cancer Center, for example, is one local resource that hosts support groups for those affected with multiple kinds of cancer, as well as for their family members. The programs offer the opportunity to discuss specific trauma that maybe only a select few would understand, and explore topics that might be new to them. The current schedule features a program raising awareness about the power of proton therapy and a man-to-man prostate cancer support group. All sessions take place at Ackerman Cancer Center in Mandarin. u
Healthy Holiday When emergency strikes while abroad, will you be prepared? BY MEGAN DENNENY
TRACY JESTER HAD SPENT THE DAY SIGHTSEEING BEFORE HEADING BACK TO HIS HOTEL IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND CALLING HIS MOM TO CHECK IN. He sounded healthy on the phone, but just hours later, he was found dead in his hotel room, a victim of respiratory illness, according to authorities. The Georgia native was the eleventh American tourist to die under seemingly mysterious medical conditions in the Caribbean island since June 2018. Though the U.S. State Department says there hasn’t been anything unusual about the spate of deaths, they have led many Americans to consider what might happen should emergency strike abroad. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), less than 20 percent of travelers pursued medical advice before visiting countries abroad. Local experts say that’s a trend that needs reversing.
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“Before traveling abroad, travelers can search for the closest hospital and urgent care locations,” says Dr. Stacy Quinn, family physician with Baptist Primary Care. “For an emergency, 911 doesn’t work in all other countries. Plan ahead by getting the police department and emergency medical assistance number before traveling or ask the hotel concierge upon arrival.” While the additional steps can feel like a burden on top of all the other planning that goes into a vacation, they could actually be life-saving measures. Quinn adds, “An excellent resource for travel information is the CDC, which supplies travel information for every country/region, and monitors current medical watches or disease outbreaks.” In addition, the CDC is also a good resource to investigate vaccines required for travel. “There are also travel clinics in Jacksonville that help with this as well,” says Quinn. “Some primary care
That’s where Florida ranks among all states in child well-being, according to a study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The foundation publishes a report each year that ranks states on a number of criteria. Florida fell from 34, where it ranked last year, largely due to the number of children without health insurance (approximately 325,000). According to the study, Florida stands 45th in terms of economic well-being, with around 840,000 children in poverty. The state does better in education, where it ranked 24, with roughly 222,000 young children ages three and four not enrolled in school. The number of teens who abuse alcohol or drugs in the state is a reported 64,000, worse than in previous years. u — LAUREN WILLINS
physicians will carry the routine vaccines in their office and a visit to a primary care physician is a great place to start.” Travel agents can also help. Mary Fowler, owner of Riverside Tours and Travel, says that her role is not only to organize the fun aspects of the trip, but to provide assistance even if disaster strikes while abroad. “Each agent has physically visited each place to better understand the location. They know the owners, managers and staff of these properties and, with a phone call, can ensure perfection or correct any issues.” In case of emergencies, it is Fowler and her team’s duty also to be there to lend a hand. “When clients are abroad and fall ill, we ask they reach out for medical care but also alert our agency immediately so we can monitor and make any calls needed to expedite care.” The severity of the illness dictates the next steps. “If it’s serious we contact the U.S. Embassy and, with their help, locate an appropriate hospital,” she adds. “If it’s extremely serious and a medevac is needed, our agency works with the family or resort to have the clients removed and flown back.”
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Another question travelers often face is whether or not to pay for additional insurance while out of the country. Traveler’s insurance, while not always necessary, can considerably decrease the financial burden in an emergency. Of course, with most things, paying for coverage comes with the risk of not ever needing it. A good place to start is with a current health insurance plan; some plans incorporate measures that could benefit travelers if they come across an obstacle. Additionally, there are customarily two types of insurance to think about when planning a trip. One is general cancellation protection, in case of missed flights or lost bags. The second is more comprehensive and typically covers extreme medical emergencies. Comprensive plans are highly recommended for international trips due to the fact that medical expenses vary drastically from country to country. Of course, even when planning for the unexpected, misfortune can ensue. If a traveler is feeling ill or is severely injured he or she should immediately seek assistance from a medical professional in the area. The International Society of Travel Medicine is a good resource to have on hand to locate help no matter a remote location or language barrier. The U.S. Embassy is also a primary resource when seeking help in a foreign country. As liaisons, embassy staff can ensure visitors are well treated and facilitate the best care possible. In combination with traveler’s insurance, the embassy will connect people to hospitals, medevac services, and other resources that align with their needs. u
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Today, it’s most often associated with the current President of the United States but Mar-A-Lago, the 18-acre estate in Palm Beach, has a history that dates back 100 years. In Palm Beach, Mar-ALago, and the Rise of America’s Xanadu (Atlantic Monthly Press, $27) Les Standiford details the stories of the grand 115-room home, built between 1924 and 1927 for cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. In its heyday, Mar-A-Lago played host to Vanderbilts and Kennedys and never failed to attract the attention of the society pages. After Marjorie’s death in 1973, the fate of the mansion remained in flux—it sat empty until President Trump acquired the property in 1985 at a rumored price of $10 million. Standiford’s book is set to be released this November. u — DEANNA PISACRETA
Uncharted Waters Edwards Waters College was the first independent higher learning institution in Florida opened to newly freed citizens BY JOSUE A. CRUZ
NEWLY FREED SLAVES IN 1865 FOUND THEMSELVES IN UNCHARTED WATERS. Most had no concept of regimented schooling, especially in a time when the policy towards slaves was strictly no-education-ever. But the end of the Civil War brought hope and aspiration never before seen; and, under those circumstances, the first independent institution for higher learning was opened in Florida. Better yet, it was started to educate those who previously had been barred from the ivory towers of academia. Edward Waters College opened its doors in 1866
in Live Oak. Lillie Vereen, current Edward Waters College alumni president, graduated from the school in 1969. As part of her tenure as president, she has been a driving force in raising local, regional and national awareness of the school. In 2016, she led a coalition to place a historical marker on the site of the original campus in Live Oak, a small town west of Jacksonville. “The most beautiful part of the history of this school is that someone thought it worthwhile to educate freed slaves; someone cared enough about the most disenfranchised of people,” Vereen says.
LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN It might seem like only yesterday that the Jacksonville Jaguars burst onto the NFL scene. In reality, it’s been 25 years since the team—along with the Carolina Panthers—debuted as the first expansion franchises in nearly 20 years. On September 3, 1995, the Jags played their first regular season game at home against the Houston Oilers, and earned their first win in Week 4, also against the Oilers on October 1 in Texas. Time flies when you’re tossing pigskin. On August 15, 6:30 PM, the Jacksonville Historical Society recounts the origins of the team, along with its impact on the city, with a lecture by Preston Haskell, a minority owner of the team when it was awarded to the city in 1993. The lecture takes place at Old St. Andrews Church. u — DEANNA PISACRETA
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Initially opened as the Brown Theological Institute, the first few years of the institution were tumultuous. Funding was difficult to procure and students hard to come by. “The first programs offered were general education programs, teacher training and a seminary program tied to the nation-wide congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal, better known to this day as the AME Church,” Vereen says.
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Reverend Charles H. Pearce had been sent to Florida from Philadelphia during Reconstruction to build a congregation for the AME Church. He succeeded in establishing the first independent black denomination in the United States. Reverend Pearce had been born into slavery in Maryland and bought his freedom as an adult. Educated in Connecticut and Canada, Pearce understood the significant role education would play in the lives of newly freed men and women and what that could mean socially and economically for a downtrodden group emerging from servitude, beset with a legacy of poverty and illiteracy. The initial funding from the AME Church would help swing the doors of the school open, but many hardships still loomed ahead. Some three to four years after the school was founded it abruptly closed. Securing ongoing funding proved difficult and expecting the majority of students—ex-slaves—to pay their own way was unrealistic. The idea of the college, while admirable, seemed doomed. Yet hope, and financial support arrived in the form of a few investors who would help solidify the future of the Brown Theological Institute.
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General Milton S. Littlefield had earned his fortune in the railroad business. The New Yorker had organized a company of infantry at the onset of the Civil War in 1861 and had served in the midAtlantic before being sent South to briefly command the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the first colored unit of the Union, made famous in modernity by the film Glory. General Milton’s reputation was not sacrosanct, as he was embroiled in accusations of post-war profiteering. Still, alongside Florida politicians, Lieutenant General William Gleason and State Treasurer Simon Conaber, the school re-opened in the late 1870s on a 10-acre campus in Live Oak. The school would relocate to Jacksonville in 1883 and assume the name East Florida Conference High School and later as the East Florida Scientific and Divinity High School. The move to Jacksonville had uncertain drivers, yet could certainly be attributed, in some part, to Reverend Pearce spending much of his time in the city. By 1892, the established school was receiving increased financial support from the AME Church again and it was renamed after the third bishop of the AME Church, Edward Waters. The campus buildings would succumb to the flames of the Great Fire of 1901. New land was secured in 1904—and it remains today at that same location.
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“I carry the EWC Alma Mater in my heart. Throughout the history of this school the professors have been engaged and have made sure that students advance. When I was there it was a family affair,” Vereen says. “After all these years and all the advancements in technology, the school has grown and matured, but the spirit of the school remains the same.” u
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As much of a nuisance as they might seem, bees are essential to the environment, as one-third of the global food supply relies on them for pollination. Put simply, humans can’t survive without bees. To celebrate the winged creatures, bee Friends Farm hosts its second annual Honey Bee Festival, August 17, 10 AM-5 PM, at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. The event is meant to raise awareness of the worldwide decline in bee populations and is geared toward kids, with honey samples, local vendors and a kid zone hosted by the Clay County Stingers (a 4-H club dedicated to young beekeepers). Kids can also learn how honey is produced and participate in a seedplanting. u — CASSIDY HOPSON
Options for funding a private school education by ASHLEy WILLIAMS
FROM SMALLER CLASS SIZES TO MORE INDIVIDUAL AND TAILORED ATTENTION FOR STUDENTS, there are myriad reasons why private education— and all of its costs—are often said to trump the value of public schools. Depending on a family’s financial situation, however, it’s often more difficult to actually cover private education expenses. The tuition for attending Bolles School for day students in pre-K-12, for example, can range from $11,300 to $27,240 annually, according to Bolles senior director of communications and marketing, Jan Olson. For a resident student attending the college preparatory school in the 2019-20 year, parents can expect to pay some $55,000 for room, board, and tuition. As Olson notes, those numbers require a “significant investment,” but it’s one that proponents of private education say pays off. “The cumulative tuition rates of attending an independent school like Bolles year after year is costly, but also yields great value,” Olson says. “Whether they attend an independent school like Bolles their
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whole life or attend for a year or two, students leave their educational experience well prepared to succeed in college, career and life. To most families, this is a valuable, extremely important investment of time and resources.” The cost of attending many Jax private schools, though expensive, appears to be significantly below that of comparable independent schools across the state of Florida, according to Olson. Considering the costs of enrolling in Boca Raton’s St. Andrew’s School ($24,340 to $34,300 annually) and Fort Lauderdale’s Pine Crest School ($22,840-$33,500 for Pre-K through 12th grade), that may be true. However, even the lowest-cost private school can appear out of financial reach for many families. However, there are a few options for assistance out there for families who might struggle to make tuition levels on their own. In Jacksonville, the Step Up for Students program provides a number of scholarships and financial assistance packages to families in need, including those interested in funding a private
Anxiety and confidence issues are usually associated with teenagers. However, one of the most afflicted populations, perhaps surprisingly, is senior-aged individuals. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that high levels of confidence can positively impact health, reducing issues like memory loss and stress. And what better way to boost confidence than a sashay down a runway? This month’s Seniors on the Runway fashion show encourages those ages 55 and up to strut their stuff, with clothing provided by local department stores, boutiques and consignment shops. Casting calls were held throughout the city in the months leading up to the event and models received professional training before making their catwalk debut—with the idea being that confidence and style have no age limit. A group of models will also serve as the evening’s entertainment, performing choreographed lip-sync numbers to popular songs. August 3, Ritz Theatre. u — LAUREN WILLINS
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To most families, this is a valuable, extremely important investment of time and resources.”
education. Throughout the state, more than 1,800 private schools participate in the scholarship program. Two income-based forms of financial help offered by Step Up for Students that can be applied toward funding a financial education are the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship and the Family Empowerment Scholarship, which are both geared toward low-income families. The difference between the two is that the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship allows families to choose how they want to receive the scholarship, whether it’s between financial assistance toward private school tuition and fees, or with transportation costs to get their child to a public school located in another district.
The Family Empowerment Scholarship, however, can only be used towards private school tuition and fees. “This second scholarship will fund about 18,000 students,” says Patrick Gibbons, public affairs manager for Step Up for Students. He shared that 12,001 students applied for income-based scholarships through the program for the 2019-20 school session.
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Another option provided by the program is the Hope Scholarship, granted to parents of children who have been bullied in their public school, according to Gibbons. It was created last year. “Kids can get a scholarship and can either transfer to another public school in their district, or they can get a $750 scholarship to transfer to another public school out of district. So, thats covers gas expenses, transportation costs. Or, they can get a scholarship to attend private school,” Gibbons says.
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Some private schools themselves also offer financial assistance tailored to each family, including Bolles School. “Because every family’s financial situation is so unique, it is difficult to put a generic framework around that process. The Bolles Office of Admission and Financial Aid works with the families of all qualifying students to offer assistance when possible that will support their Bolles educational opportunities in a meaningful way,” Olson says. Overall, while covering these extra costs may be tricky, it doesn’t automatically mean that a private education is out of reach for interested families. u
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SCHOOL
ADDRESS
PHONE/WEBSITE
YEAR EST.
RELIGIOUS OR OTHER AFFILIATIONS
ENROLLMENT
GRADES
GENDER
UNIFORM
Assumption Catholic
2431 Atlantic Blvd. 32207
398-1774 assumptionjax.org
1923
Catholic
535
K-8
Co-ed
Yes
Beaches Episcopal
450 11th Ave. N 32250
246-2466 beachesepiscopalschool.org
1952
Episcopal
150
PreK3-6
Co-ed
Yes
The Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd. 32217
256-5030 bolles.org
1933
None
1,600
PreK-12
Co-ed
Yes
Christ the King
6822 Larkin Rd. 32211
724-2954 ctkschooljax.com
1954
Catholic
255
PreK4-8
Co-ed
Yes
Christ’s Church Academy
10850 Old St. Augustine Rd. 32257
268-8667 ccajax.org
1995
Christian
415
K-12
Co-ed
Yes
Collage Day School
171 Canal Blvd. Ponte Vedra, 32082
900-1439 collagedayschool.org
2017
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275
3 month6th grade
Co-ed
Yes
Diocese of St. Augustine
11625 Old St. Augustine Rd. 32258
262-3200 dosafl.com/schools
1870
Catholic
11,263
K-12
Co-ed
Yes
The Discovery School
102 15th St. S. 32250
247-4577 thediscoveryschool.org
1990
Montessori/International Baccalaureate
235
toddler-8
Co-ed
Yes
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
2445 San Diego Rd. 32207
346-5620 da-arts.org
1985
None
1,167
9-12
Co-ed
No
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
4455 Atlantic Blvd. 32207
396-5751 esj.org
1966
Episcopal
890
6-12
Co-ed
Yes
Fortis College
700 Blanding Blvd. 32065
269-7086 fortis.edu
1996
None
306
College
Co-ed
No
The Foundation Academy
3675 San Pablo Rd. 32224
493-7300 foundationacademy.com
1988
Christian
340
K-12
Co-ed
No
Grace Episcopal Day
156 Kingsley Ave. 32073
269-3718 geds.net
1950
Episcopal
150
PreK3-8
Co-ed
Yes
Greenwood School
9920 Regency Square Blvd. 32225
726-5000 greenwoodjax.org
1985
None
190
6-12
Co-ed
Yes
Jacksonville Country Day School
10063 Baymeadows Rd. 32256
641-6644 jcds.com
1960
None
428
PreK3-6
Co-ed
Yes
Morning Star Catholic School
725 Mickler Rd. 32211
721-2144 morningstar-jax.org
1956
Catholic
137
K-12
Co-ed
Yes
Providence School
2701 Hodges Blvd. 32224
223-5270 prov.org
1997
Christian
1,439
PreK2-12
Co-ed
Yes
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
830 Oak St. 32204
353-5511 rpds.com
1948
Presbyterian
467
PreK3-6
Co-ed
No
St. Joseph Catholic School
11600 Old St. Augustine Rd. 32258
268-6688 stjosephcs.org
1867
Catholic
504
PreK-8
Co-ed
Yes
St. Johns Country Day School
3100 Doctors Lake Dr. 32073
264-9572 sjcds.net
1953
None
600
PreK3-12
Co-ed
Yes
St. Marks Episcopal Day School
4114 Oxford Ave. 32210
388-2632 stmarksdayschool.org
1970
Episcopal
390
Early Learning 1-6 PreK1-6
Co-ed
Yes
San Jose Episcopal Day School
7423 San Jose Blvd. 32217
733-0352 sjeds.org
1950
Episcopal
236
PreK3-6
Co-ed
Yes
Seacoast Charter Academy
9100 Regency Square Blvd. 32211
seacoastcharteracademy.org
2011
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460
K-5
Co-ed
Yes
Trinity Christian Academy
800 Hammond Blvd. 32221
596-2337 tcajax.org
1967
Christian
1,200
K3-12
Co-ed
Yes
Village Academy
145 Lewis Point Rd. 32086
797-5909 village-academy.com
1981
—
—
6 wks PreK
Co-ed
No
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NOTE: School details posted here are subject to change. Parents are encouraged to confirm all information. We attempted to verify the chart by contacting all of the schools listed. Questions we were not able to confirm were left blank. • Updated July 2019 STUDENT/ FACULTY ANNUAL TUITION RATIO
ACCREDITING AGENCY
TEAM SPORTS
#AP CLASSES
AVG. TEST SCORES
OPEN HOUSE DATES
2019-20 APPLICATION DEADLINE
K-4: 20:1 5-8: 25:1
$4,850-$10,800 in parish
FCC
Boys: 6; Girls: 6
N/A
N/A
N/A
August 13, 2019
17:1
$8,420-$14,350
FCIS, FKC, NAES
Boys: 5 Girls: 5
N/A
N/A
November 14, 2019 & January 23, 2020
January 31, 2020
20:1
$10,870-$26,190
FCIS, FKC, SACS, SAIS, NAIS
Boys: 17; Girls: 17
22
N/A
see website
rolling admissions
varies
$7,100
FCC
Boys:4; Girls: 6
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
varies
$10,000-$12,000
FCIS, FKC, ACSI, SACS
Boys: 10; Girls: 10
12
N/A
contact school
rolling admissions
varies
check website
APPLE
N/A
N/A
N/A
check website
rolling admissions
varies
$6,000-$12,000
FCC, AdvanceED
_
N/A
N/A
contact school
check website
Toddler: 6:1 4-6:10:1
$9,000-$16,000
AMS, FKC, FCIS, IBO
N/A
N/A
N/A
contact school
rolling admissions
N/A
Free
—
—
16
N/A
contact school
—
9:1
$25,750-$26,650
FCIS, SACS, SAIS, BREDF
Boys: 13; Girls: 13
23
N/A
November 5, 2019 & January 14, 2020
opens Sep. 1
8:1
Varies
ACICS
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
ongoing
15:1
sliding scale
SACS, AdvancED
N/A
1
N/A
every Tuesday
rolling admissions
10:1
$4,700-$11,900
FCIS, FKC, NAES
Boys: 5; Girls: 5
N/A
N/A
private tours by appointment
rolling admissions
12:1
$14,000
FCIS
Boys: 3; Girls: 4
N/A
N/A
visit website for Welcome Wednesdays
open enrollment
9:1
$8,000-$16,800
FCIS, FKC, AdvancED,NAIS
Boys: 6; Girls: 6
N/A
N/A
contact school
rolling admissions
12:1
$10,300(day)$10,500 (high)
FCC
N/A
N/A
N/A
by appointment
rolling admissions
14:1
$11,000-$13,415
FCIS, FKC, ACSI, AdvancED
Boys: 19; Girls: 17
—
—
see website
—
10:1
$4,200-$14,000
FCIS, FKC, SACS NAIS, ISM
Boys: 3; Girls: 3
—
—
Oct. 15, 2019, Jan. 15 & Feb. 11, 2020
open enrollment
26:1
$5,041-$6,056
FCC
Boys: 5; Girls: 6
N/A
N/A
by appointment
rolling admissions
12:1
check website
FCIS, SACS, FKC
Boys: 10; Girls: 12
20
ACT:24.4 SAT:1160
see website
Febrary 2020
varies
$3,060-$13,210
FCIS, FKC, NAEYC
Boys: 2; Girls: 3
N/A
N/A
—
—
9:1
$12,342
FCIS, FKC, SACS, NAIS, NAES
Boys: 4; Girls: 4
N/A
N/A
tours by appointment
rolling admissions
K-3, 18:1 4-5, 22:1
$0
AdvancED
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15:1
$7,940-$9,830
MSA-CESS, FACCS
Boys: 9; Girls: 9
5
—
June 11
—
—
check website
NEPCA
—
—
—
—
N/A
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The Bolles School
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xcellence. Courage. Integrity. Compassion. #ThisIsBolles. “Even more important than making good grades or expanding new areas of knowledge is the development of character and the ability to succeed in a global environment,” said President and Head of School Tyler Hodges. The Bolles School is home to approximately 1,600 day and boarding students in grades Pre-K through 12. Founded in 1933, Bolles features four diverse and co-educational campuses: the Lower School Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Beach Campuses, the Middle School Bartram Campus and the Upper School San Jose Campus. The Resident Life program can accommodate more than 90 male and female students from around the globe. These students help create a unique and exciting educational environment for themselves and their peers. Bolles offers a comprehensive fine and performing arts program with courses in drama, dance, visual arts, chorus, music and band. 80 percent of Bolles middle and upper school students enrolled in Fine and Performing Arts classes this year and 100 percent of lower school students are involved in art, music and theatre instruction.
Academically, Bolles offers 22 Advanced Placement courses and six world language studies (including Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.) In addition to oncampus activities and language courses, Bolles offers exchange programs with Schools in Spain, Japan, China, France and most recently, England, and promotes educational and service-oriented travel to other areas of the globe. Bolles students play by the School’s athletic motto “Be humble in victory, and gracious in defeat.” Most students, 90 percent, participate in one or more sport at Bolles. Students from the Class of 2019 offered or qualified for over $4.1 million in merit-based scholarships for their first year of college — more than $16.5 million for their four-year college careers. The 197 graduates are attending 105 colleges and universities and were accepted to 295 different colleges and universities. Bolles students understand that pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion is not only the school motto, but the foundation for a successful life. #ThisIsBolles.
7400 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32217 • (904) 256-5030 • Bolles.org
Starting here im mproves beginnings there. es a wide breadth Bolles provides g opportunities, p pportunities, of learning global contextt, academic resources and accomplished faculty to prep pare students for real-world suc ccess in college, career and life. Explore what Bolles B has to offer by visiting www.Bolles.org or calling us at (904) 904) 256-5030. Hannah H h Mendelson M d l
#ThisIsBolles
Bolles Class of 2018 NC State Sophomore Major: Mechanical Engineering
The Bolles School is a college preparator y day and boarding school for students in Pre - K through Grade 12. Four Unique Campuses
Ponte Vedra Beach Pre-K–5 Whitehurst Pre-K–5
Barttram 6–8 San Jose 9–12
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Christ’s Church Academy
Building a generation the world will not change.
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eadership. Scholarship. Discipleship. Sportsmanship. At Christ’s Church Academy these words are a banner of daily importance as students and staff strive to amplify Christ-honoring choices in their lives. When choosing a private school in Jacksonville, academic and extracurricular offerings are of the utmost importance for scholastic success, but the true value of Christ’s Church Academy is that the school offers all of these programs within a Christian, family focused atmosphere. Christ’s Church Academy is a private school in Northeast Florida that offers a kindergarten through twelfth grade education incorporating a superior academic curriculum, state ranked athletics program, and award-winning fine arts program all within a nurturing Christian environment. Our alumni have gone on to become engineers, nurses, doctors, missionaries, teachers and have pursued a variety of other exciting professions. Students and staff share a common mission, which magnifies Christ in all that they strive for and seeks to fulfill God’s plan for their lives in scholarship and leadership. Selecting Christ’s Church Academy means choosing an atmosphere focused on community service and Christian discipleship. Faculty and staff strive to build
foundational mentoring relationships with students through Bible courses, discipleship groups, weekly chapel services, and community service projects. CCA invests in students so that they will strive to invest in the community around them, aspire to succeed in daily life and endeavor for greatness beyond graduation. • 100% College acceptance rate • 100% of Upper School students involved in community service • Quaint 9-acre campus serving students K-12 • 26 athletic teams, state and division championship ranked athletes • Class of 2019 saw 7 student-athletes move on to compete at the collegiate level • Fully accredited: FCIS - Florida Council of Independent Schools, ACSI Association of Christian Schools International, FKC - Florida Kindergarten Council, SACS - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Christian College Preparatory
10850 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257 • (904) 268-8667 • ccajax.org
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Episcopal School of Jacksonville
College-preparatory Education with a Balanced Program of Academics, Arts, Athletics, & Spiritual Life
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piscopal School of Jacksonville provides a superior collegepreparatory education, designed to be learner-centered, in an environment marked by high expectation. Through the school’s Four Pillars -- Academics, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Spiritual Life -- Episcopal’s faculty, staff, and coaches seek to instill in each student intellectual growth, character development, responsible leadership and a commitment to community service. The school uses the Harkness Method, an established method of instruction in which the students and teacher sit at a table and students have equal opportunity to direct the discussion. The academic day is designed around the student: fewer classes with longer class periods offer a better pace for in-depth discussion and more meaningful homework.
College Counseling features a curriculum that guides students from ninth to twelfth grade in finding their best fit, providing specialized support for students seeking to play collegiately or pursue a fine arts degree. The school’s 56-acre main campus and 28-acre sports campus have undergone $17 million in recent upgrades. Sports and fine arts facilities match the excellence of the programs. As an Episcopal school, ESJ welcomes students of all spiritual traditions and encourages them to engage their faith more deeply. All members of the Episcopal community are expected to uphold and respect the dignity of every human being. Our Alumni Association coordinates internships for alumni in college and provides a lifelong network to our graduates. Visit www.esj.org to learn more about Episcopal School of Jacksonville.
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Palm Valley Child Development
Parent Options For Beaches Children
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therapy and consultation. Comprehensive services include integrating mind, body, soul, and spirit for children and families.
Mandala Family Wellness Providing in-home, clinic, community, partner co-op schools for school-based
Palm Valley Child Development Center • Pre-school & Elementary Campus • Specializing in Maximizing Developmental Abilities • Mental Health Therapy • Psychiatry & Medication Management • Developmental & Educational Testing • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy • Occupational & Speech Therapy • Academic Tutoring • Private Co-operative School
rom behavioral health to child development to private schools, Beaches-resident Dr. Katie Falwell offers parents innovative educational programs and services to maximize developmental abilities. Dr. Falwell empowers students and their parents or caregivers to be engaged. It is her laser focus for each to be engaged with the natural world, to observe, wonder and wander, and find an inner passion that separates these organizations from the traditional. She believes that through investigative experiences one can learn to creatively think clearly to solve problems, develop self-confidence and self-direction, and support a lifestyle of health and wellness for a lifetime.
171 Canal Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 • (904) 900-1439 • PalmValleyChild.org
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Providence School of Jacksonville
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rovidence School is a premier private school that provides a seamless Preschool through 12th grade education for over 1,400 bright, motivated, and talented students. Alongside a rigorous college preparatory academic program, Providence offers an award-winning fine arts program and a competitive FHSAA athletic program all in a nurturing, Christian environment. Whether a student’s talents include solving equations or scoring a touchdown, a knack for computer graphics or a scientist’s curiosity, Providence helps them discover and nurture those areas of greatest potential. How do we do that? By surrounding each individual with loving, caring faculty, broad opportunities in athletics, the arts, and Christian service in a supportive “Providence family” atmosphere. Located on a beautiful 64-acre campus near the beaches, Providence School is committed to providing a first class, Christ centered education in an all inclusive campus setting. At Providence, we partner with you in your child’s education and strive to use every resource available to provide the finest education possible for each student. Innovative learning through the STEM program begins in preschool and is designed to support learning and prepare
our students to succeed in the digital age. Our college preparatory program offers over 40 AP and honors classes and dual enrollment courses. We have consistently exceeded the state and national averages on SAT and ACT scores and have had multiple merit finalists and semi-finalists. In 2019, our graduates achieved 100% college acceptance and are attending some of the finest colleges, universities and service academies in the country. Our alumni have gone on to become doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, scientists and teachers. Our students share a common spirit which exemplifies academic excellence, unique talents and gifts, and a desire to fulfill God’s plan for their lives. • $7.8 million offered in college scholarships in 2019 • 75% of students exceeded the national average on standardized tests • 75% qualified for merit-based scholarships in 2019 • Over 42 athletic teams and 32 state championship appearances • 31 award-winning fine arts programs & over 50 clubs • Innovative instruction featuring a 1:1 blended learning environment • Over 850 families representing 140 different churches
2701 Hodges Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32224 • (904) 223-5270 ph • (904) 223-7837 fax • prov.org
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Fortis College
The Discovery School
Fortis College. Your Life. Powered By Learning.
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he Discovery School is a diverse and inclusive non-profit, independent day school that offers a personalized educational experience for students aged 18 months to 14 years through a gradual evolution from an authentic Montessori program, to a blended curriculum, to pure International Baccalaureate over the course of the child's academic career. For the 2019-2020 school year, we are expanding our campus and introducing a Middle School Program. Our multi-age classrooms and low student to teacher ratio allow children to fully experience our academically challenging and nurturing learning environment while fostering student agency. Everyday at Discovery, we are opening our students' minds, to one another, to the world, and to themselves. udents' minds, to one another, to the world, and to themselves. Discovery is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools, the American Montessori Society and is an International Baccalaureate World School. Call today for a tour of our beautiful campus.
102 15th Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (904) 247-4577 ph • (904) 247-5626 fax • thediscoveryschool.org
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ortis College in Orange Park, FL offers career training programs in growing and in-demand career fields, including dental assisting, nursing, surgical technology, medical assisting, medical assisting with basic X-ray operation, sterile processing and medical billing and coding. Our dental assisting program trains students to perform patient care, office, and lab duties at dental offices as well as to sterilize and disinfect instruments, maintain dental records, provide oral health education to patients, and work chairside to dentists. Through classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experiences, students of our Associate Degree in Nursing program develop real-life healthcare skills to become a Registered Nurse. Upon graduation, students are ready to sit for the NCLEX licensure exam to become an RN. Schedule a campus tour today! Call Fortis College now at 904-269-7086. Financial aid available to those who qualify.
700 Blanding Boulevard, Suite 16, Orange Park, FL 32065 (904) 269-7086 • Fortis.edu
Greenwood School
Jacksonville Country Day School
Academic accommodations are tailored to meet students’ learning styles and lead them from concrete skills to critical and abstract thinking.
A different way of teaching A better way of learning
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t Greenwood School, we recognize that no two students are the same and neither are their learning needs. Teachers use research-based, multi-sensory instructional methods to focus on students’ strengths in and out of the classroom. Greenwood School is home to a remarkable natural environment. Ten acres of protected wetlands provide an outdoor classroom and laboratory that presents students with practical and positive applications of class material. Greenwood School’s core middle and high school curriculum is enhanced with humanities courses and extra-curricular activities. The school provides a safe, challenging and supportive learning environment. Greenwood School, founded in 1985, is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools. The mission of Greenwood School is to provide specialized collegeand career- preparatory curriculum for middle and high school students with learning differences or difficulties.
9920 Regency Square Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 726-5000 ph • (904) 726-5056 fax • www.greenwoodjax.org
Prepared for Success at JCDS. hrough intellectual exploration — which involves project-based and Ttransformative learning experiences —Jacksonville Country Day School prepares students for success at the next academic level and beyond. Strengthened by a supportive and nurturing community of educators, peers, and parents, JCDS students learn to approach challenges with creativity, perseverance, and confidence so that they can succeed. JCDS students come to understand that responsibility is essential to having a healthy and productive life. They also learn that through teamwork and leading by example, even the toughest challenges can be mastered. Call or visit JCDS online to schedule a tour.
Pre-K 3 through 6th Grade 10063 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 641-6644 • www.jcds.com
A different way of teaching. A better way of learning.
• Grades middle through high school • Low student to teacher ratio • Standard and Honors curriculum • Multi-sensory instruction • Wetlands trials & outdoor classrooms • McKay, Gardiner, Hope, Florida Tax Credit and Family Empowerment Scholarship participant • Accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools
To learn more about Greenwood School, visit:
greenwoodjax.org or call (904) 726-5000 Currently enrolling new students. Call today for a campus tour.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Day school
Riverside Presbyterian Day School
Educate the mind, nurture the spirit & foster the development of the whole child.
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or 71 years, Riverside Presbyterian Day School has had a passion for foundational childhood education that uniquely lays the building blocks for a lifetime of learning. Our mission is to educate the mind, nurture the spirit and foster the development of the whole child. Our educational program reflects this commitment and is designed to build knowledgeable, well-rounded, critical thinking individuals who respect the differences of others in preparation for life in a global community. We provide a child-centered learning environment for PreK 3 through 6th Grade students that is dedicated to imagination and wonder. Our talented faculty shares a challenging academic program, designed to unwrap the joy of learning through discovery and reflection. Our students learn to value and respect the unique qualities inherent within themselves. We invite you to visit our campus and discover the advantage of a Riverside education.
J830 Oak Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 • (904) 353-3459 • rpds.com
Inspiring Learners. Creating Leaders.
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t St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, we give every student the individual attention they deserve, utilizing a purposeful approach for the way they learn, live, play, and grow. With innovation and a compassionate, faith-based support system, your child has everything they need to succeed in their academic journey. St. Mark’s is a special place. Teachers provide joyful, developmentally appropriate experiences. Our approach to learning provides students the opportunity to discover their unique gifts while also acquiring a deep academic foundation and strong sense of purpose. St. Mark’s is not just a school, it’s a community of students, parents, and faculty—all of whom are committed to one common goal for children: to inspire learners and create leaders. Founded in 1970, St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School is an independent elementary day school, accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and National Association for the Education of Young Children. Our mission to prepare children to learn and lead in a global community within a nurturing Christian environment is only the beginning. Come visit us to learn more!
4114 Oxford Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 388-2632 • stmarksdayschool.org
RIVERSIDE Presbyterian Day School Now accepting PreK 3 - 6th Grade applications for the current school year and beyond.
Age g 1 - 6th Grade ade Join us for an Admissions event: Fridayy, October 11 Kindergarten Showcase | 8 AM
Wednesday ednesday,, January 15 Peek at Pre-K | 8:30 AM
Thursdayy, January 23 Open House | 8:30 0 AM (All Grade Levels) s)
Discover the advantage of a Riverside education! www.rpds.com • (904) 353-3459
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t San Jose Episcopal Day School, we’re not just building resumes, we’re building lives. Our balanced approach between exceptional academics and spiritual formation provides endless opportunities for all students to become confident and caring individuals. Our graduates move on to thrive at the area’s most prestigious secondary schools. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning, a life of integrity, and a heart for Christian service. Through our innovative approach and wide range of resources, every student is challenged and supported to reach their fullest potential. With the flexibility of an integrated curriculum, small class sizes, and autonomy in the classroom, teachers are able to meet each student’s individual needs. We are an intimate community that values strong relationships. When you enroll at SJEDS, you not only find a school, you join a family. We invite you to tour our historic campus to see for yourself why an education at San Jose Episcopal Day School is an unparalleled experience.
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he mission of Seacoast is to provide a student-centered education, focusing on the whole child. We want our students to develop a true love for learning by creating a positive learning environment with innovative technology and high-quality education, focused on an arts-integrated, hands-on curriculum with the overall goal of giving our elementary students a lifetime appreciation of learning and the development of their unique talents and abilities. SCA embraces learning as a dynamic experience in which children will explore and learn core subjects of language arts, math, science and social studies through direct experience, using a hands-on, experiential curriculum with an arts-integrated focus as well as the use of integrated technology. SCA understands all learners have different strengths and weaknesses. With these principles in mind, the SCA curriculum aligned with the Florida Standards, approaches subject matter from multiple perspectives and includes a variety of learning activities so that every student will succeed.
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rinity Christian Academy is a fully accredited private school serving T students from K3 through 12th grade. For more than 50 years, Trinity Christian Academy has provided Jacksonville families with a caring and safe environment for their children to achieve a high-quality education that builds their character and prepares them for life. Through academic excellence, caring teachers, and enriching programs, Trinity Christian Academy offers an innovative learning community that advances students in body, mind, and spirit. Our diverse student body, college prep classes, and award-winning fine arts and athletics programs help students discover their passions while gaining the academic and biblical foundation they need to succeed in school and life. Come experience the difference when faith and learning come together. Visit www.tcajax.org to schedule a tour or learn more.
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Money Moves YOU WORK HARD FOR YOUR MONEY—SO HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT MONEY WORK FOR YOU?
HEN IT COMES TO INVESTING YOUR HARDEARNED DOLLARS, THERE IS NO TRIEDAND-TRUE FORMULA. Any financial advisor will tell you that. But most will also agree that investing in 2019 is a far different game than it was 10 or 20 years ago. Today’s investors are faced with a dizzying array of options and a multitude of headlines regarding everything from floundering tech IPOs to trade with China.
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With the complexity of modern investing being so… complex… it’s more important than ever to heed advice from experts. Those who choose to go it alone—or keep their money parked, due to lack of knowledge about investing— face an uphill battle. “Let’s face it, investing can be stressful and, at times, even painful,” says Chord McLaughlin, CFA, portfolio manager at Legacy Trust Family Wealth Offices. “Stress can cloud judgement, and the instinct to avoid pain can lead to reactionary, emotionally fueled decisions that may bring feelings of relief in the short-term but carry unintended negative consequences over the long term.”
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Sweet Charity The benefits can be boundless — DEANNA PISACRETA
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HE NEW TAX CUT AND JOBS ACT THAT WAS ENACTED IN DECEMBER 2017 made it harder to claim a tax deduction for charitable contributions. However it is not impossible. The new act raised the standard deduction on charitable giving to $12,000 for individuals and $24,000 for couples, which means if your charitable donations along with other itemized deductions are less than $12,000 a year the standard deduction will lower your tax bill more than itemizing your deductions. Attorney Dan Armstrong has a few suggestions to use your charitable donations to lower your tax bill. For those with the means, Armstrong suggests doubling up on donations every other year and itemize in the year you donated. Another option is to consult with a financial advisor about establishing a donor-advised fund (DAF) through a public charity. A DAF will allow you to make a donation and receive the tax benefits immediately. Lastly, if you are taking required minimum distributions from an IRA, Armstrong says to “donate those distributions directly through a qualified charitable donation.” When making a donation directly from the IRA the money won’t be included in your gross income, meaning lower taxes overall. u
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Had you invested $10,000 in 1998 and just had a return equal to the S&P 500, as of July of this year, you would’ve seen a 211% return on your money. —SCOTT WOHLERS, RIVERPLACE CAPITAL
hat’s where financial advisors, wealth managers and the like come in. They can custom-design an investment program to suit a range of incomes, short- and long-term needs and financial goals. Of course, the broker or advisor one trusts with their finances should be reputable, with a proven track record and a litany of qualifications. “To help ensure investment success in today’s environment, it remains critical to have a steady hand, a long-term perspective, and a welldiversified portfolio,” says McLaughlin.
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truly have a pulse on what is happening in the market,” says Wohlers. “Ask about performance as it compares to standard benchmarks and make sure they have been in business for a while. Research them online to see what organization is a good fit, then meet with them in person. You are checking to see if their approach to money management aligns with yours. Many different approaches to investing can produce excellent results. The key is consistency and discipline. They should manage a portfolio according to your risk level and timetable.”
The amount of time required to dedicate to a task matters, and financial advisors are simply able to invest more time into managing money than the average person. For new investors, advisors can help determine the proper asset allocation to fit a specific lifestyle. For those who currently have an investment portfolio, advisors can evaluate existing investments and determine if they are still appropriate for meeting short- or long-term goals.
Modern-day portfolios combine higher-risk investments with safer ones, to lower the chance of losing money and maximizing potential gains. Stocks, on average, have the highest potential return. Adding bonds tends to shrink the range of possible outcomes one could face each year—creating a lower opportunity for returns but also a reduced risk of loss. Those with a longer timeline and a higher risk tolerance might be fine with an all-stock portfolio but most of us fall somewhere in the middle, and would instead benefit from a portfolio comprised of a variety of asset types.
Selecting one is no easy task, however. “Financial advisors provide more than just investing advice; they can assist you with full financial planning, help keep you on track towards your goals, and provide resources to help with all other areas of your finances,” says Scott Wohlers, vice president of Riverplace Capital. Selecting an advisor shouldn’t be entered into lightly, though. Wohlers recommends working with a Fiduciary Financial Advisor, as they are legally bound to have their client’s best interests in mind. And don’t be afraid to ask a lot of tough questions. “It is important to make sure they
While stocks and bonds are nothing new, there is a new crop of investment products that skew more contemporary than what we’ve seen traditionally. One such trend that’s gained a lot of traction in recent years is passive investing, a strategy to maximize returns by minimizing buying and selling. Index investing in one common passive investing strategy, in which investors purchase a representative benchmark, such as the S&P 500 index, and hold it over a long time horizon. “When an investor purchases a passive
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investment, most of the money is going to the top ten holdings of that index if it is market-cap weighted,” says Wohlers. Another trend that has developed over the past 20 years is the introduction of high frequency trading and quantum trading into the marketplace. “This is where machines and algorithms conduct and execute trading orders,” explains Wohlers. “It is one of the contributing factors to the extreme fluctuations you may have observed in recent years.”
with the intention to generate a measurable beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return. The real draw of impact investing is to address social or environmental issue, unleashing the power of capital for good. “This approach is becoming more relevant in the market as part of the overall decision-making process for some investors,” says Wohlers. Research from Standard Life predicts the total impact investment sector will be worth $1 trillion by 2020, against $60 billion in 2015.
Also on the rise is the trend in impact investing, in which investments are made into companies, organizations and funds
And then there’s factor investing, which involves constructing and using an index that weights each individual stock—not
by market capitalization—but by a set of preselected factors such as free cash flow, return on investment, and debt level. “It combines the flexibility to adjust stocks over the course of the year (an active process) with the systematic, mechanical implementation based on predefined rules (a passive investment process),” says Wohlers. “With factor investing, a preset index like the S&P 500 could be weighted by scores based upon the selected factors. Those stocks that ranked highest would get the highest weightings.” As Wohlers notes, the investment landscape may look different today. However,
Estate Planning: Yes, you need to do it
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HE WORD “ESTATE” GENERALLY CONJURES UP IMAGES OF GREAT WEALTH— BUT IT ISN’T JUST THE ONE PERCENT WHO BENEFIT FROM AN ESTATE PLAN. According to Matthew T. Harrod, JD, LL.M., anyone above the age of 18—whether or not they have assets—can benefit from an estate plan. “What a lot of parents don’t know is that as soon as your kids turn 18, you are no longer legally able to make decisions for them,” says Harrod. “In fact, when our son turned 18, I had him sign a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Surrogate on his birthday, right after he bought his scratch-off Lotto tickets. Those documents came in very handy when we were at orientation at UCF. Without these docu-
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ments, the bank or your child’s college won’t speak with you.” Others who need an estate plan are those whose estate plan is older than five years. “A lot of things change in five years—new laws, changes in family dynamics and wealth,” notes Harrod. Many estate planning attorneys will review your current plan for free to let you know if it still fits your specific circumstances. Those who have recently moved out-ofstate might also find that their estate plan needs a re-fresh. “Different states have different laws and how they want their estate planning documents to be signed. I see documents every week that are signed but are either not notarized, not
witnessed or both. Depending on the document, the State of Florida may not accept it if it isn’t signed correctly under Florida law. The laws in Florida are also full of asset protection techniques and some very expensive traps if not properly planned for,” says Harrod. Of course, those recently awarded a financial windfall—like Harrod’s son, if those scratch-off tickets had any winning numbers—would also benefit from estate planning and asset protection planning. “An estate planning attorney practices this type of law on a daily basis and keeps track of any changes in the law to make sure that you and your beneficiaries are properly taken care of.” u
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Research from Standard Life predicts the total impact investment sector will be worth $1 trillion by 2020, against $60 billion in 2015. smart investing really has not changed. “Had you invested $10,000 in 1998 and just had a return equal to the S&P 500, as of July of this year, you would’ve seen a 211% return on your money. And, yes, that includes 2008. There have been new trends in investments over the past 20 years, however, the same principles good advisors give their clients remain: invest, stay invested, and stick to your plan even when the market is down.” Though portfolios may look a little different today than they did in years past, the tenets
The Money Issue August 2019
It's all about the Benjamins (and the Lincolns, and, our city’s namesake, the Jacksons).
HEN IT COMES TO CASH, MANY ARGUE “IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS.” In Jacksonville, it’s the man on the $20 bill (an illustration of which can be seen on our August cover) that gets the most attention. Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. President, is the city’s namesake, after all. He’s also a very controversial figure in the nation’s history. He certainly made his mark on Florida, invading Pensacola during the War of 1812 and sparking the Second Seminole War due to his Indian Removal policies. In addition to
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of the most successful haven’t changed and hinge on having a steady hand and a keen eye. “Emotionally charged investment decisions—often driven by greed or fear— are what most often derails investment plans,” says McLaughlin. “But we are human and by nature driven by emotions; it’s only natural and no one is immune.” So how best to navigate the world of finance? Educating yourself is a start. But hiring a wealth manager (one who has studied the impact of past financial policies and knows best how to navigate
markets responsibly) ensures investments aren’t driven by emotions and instead by experience and measurable factors. In our annual money issue, we’ve left many of our own financial questions to the experts, turning to local finance professionals for help with everything from answering questions about the stock market to new tax laws. We’ve also included a list of some notable financial designations, to help those in need of a professional determine exactly who to turn to for help. u
Money Talks oppressing Native Americans, Jackson was a slaveholder, at one time owning as many as 161 slaves—some of whom he brought with him to the White House when he was elected President. He was also known to have killed a man in a duel and, perhaps unsurprisingly, opposed policies that would have outlawed slavery in the U.S. Jackson’s legacy is so tarnished that he is slated to be replaced (at least, partially) on the $20 in 2028, when a newly designed bill—featuring abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front and Jackson on the back—is rolled out. A redesigned piece of currency might make a social impact, but it isn’t likely to affect fiscal policy. As Jackson’s legacy can attest, however, history and politics surely will. Unlike previous presidents, Jackson used party leadership to assume command rather than deferring to Congress in policy making. When the Second Bank of the United States—a private corporation that was then all but a government-sponsored monopoly—fought to be rechartered by Congress, Jackson vetoed the bill and charged the bank with undue economic
privilege. Jackson’s views won approval from voters, and in 1832 he polled more than 56 percent of the popular vote (though it’s worth noting that the electorate was then comprised solely of white men, as women and African Americans had not yet been granted the right to vote). Jackson himself left a mixed legacy, but his destruction of the Second Bank made a major impact on American finance, ultimately contributing to an expansion of the money supply and easier access to credit. It also gave Jackson the opportunity to pay off the national debt, a short-lived success story that led the economy to overheat. By the time Martin Van Buren took Jackson’s place in office, a major economic crisis was brewing. Today’s political battles look a little different than those of the 1880s but they continue to impact fiscal policy and, by extension, the way we all earn, and manage, our wealth. Talks of tariffs, escalating tensions with foreign nations, and presidential elections are all likely to make their marks on our wallets in the future—just as they did in Jackson’s time. u
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Retirement HOW TO HEDGE AGAINST A MARKET DOWNTURN tudies show most Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. In fact, a recently released World Economic Forum report warned that most retirees risk running out of money as much as a decade before death. The anxiety of being ill-prepared for one’s golden years can grow when portfolios do not, leading some advisors to recommend over-weighting stocks to provide the impetus for longterm growth.
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Retirement planner Nahum Daniels thinks the risk-reward trade-off of investing a retirement nest egg in stocks and bonds can result in even more worry. And, given a bad sequence of returns—coupled with the fact that people are living longer than in previous generations—many retirees could run out of money faster. Daniels claims the financial dynamics of retirement has shifted dramatically in recent decades. In the early 1990s the 401(k) plan replaced the defined benefit plan and the mentality surrounding retirement changed with it. The shift away from pension-based plans required 401(k) plan participants to know about a “balanced portfolio” because they became responsible for unpredictable investment outcomes. With a retirement portfolio driven by the risk/return tradeoff of Wall Street, Americans are making retirement more and more insecure. There is always volatility in the markets, even the safe bet in securities,
bonds, are not without losses. Rate manipulations by the Federal Reserve and the country’s debt makes for a highly volatile bond market. Daniels says, “The real crisis in retirement planning is not just our savings shortfall but our misguided mindset; we need a perceptual shift about what our real goals are and a tactical reset to reach them.” Daniels offers four principles to reset a retirement portfolio and hedge against a market downturn:
DE-RISK: Whether in the accumulation or spend-down phase, the retirement nest egg cannot afford market losses without eventually paying out less. “Insulate your nest egg from them and guarantee the outcome when you can,” Daniels says. “It’s unnecessary to resign yourself to self-imposed austerity to accommodate market volatility.” DEDICATE: “Size your nest egg as efficiently as possible by optimizing the sustainable yield it can generate,” he says. “Work it back from your income need. For example, if your nest egg supports a withdrawal rate of 5% rather than 3%, you can achieve your goal with 67% less capital.”
INTEGRATE: Daniels says the latest academic research favors the integration of actuarial science with investment expertise in the construction of a “stable-core” retirement portfolio. “Longevity insurance has a heightened economic value in an era of openended life expectancy,” he says, “while historically no asset class beats equities for long-term growth potential. Balancing the two is key to getting the best result and hard-boiling the nest egg.” EVALUATE: “Today’s fixed index annuity (FIA) lends itself well as the actuarial component of a retirement nest egg,” says Daniels. “Anchoring a stable-core portfolio to it can protect against market declines while still participating in a needed share of upside potential.” u
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Flip or Flop THE LOW-DOWN ON WHAT’S HOT, INVESTMENT WISE, IN THE REAL ESTATE GAME —DEANNA PISACRETA his past June, 2,829 houses changed hands in Northeast Florida. While this number is down from May 2019 and one year ago, June 2019 saw the highest monthly median, $241,000, and monthly average point, $295,386, in the last 10 years. Additionally, nearly 14% of the homes that were sold in June went for more than the listing price. In this seller’s market, real estate investing can be intriguing, especially since there are many ways to get involved. When comparing property investing to investing in the stock market, real estate attorney Ross Chafin of Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball says, “Investors should consider how important access to their investment funds will be during the investment period.”
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While some forms of real estate investing provide a steady stream of income, property is not a liquid asset. In other words, if an owner needs cash on hand, they’ll have to wait to sell or get an equity line of credit—both of which could take time. On the other hand, securities are very liquid, if you need capital fast—an investor can sell stocks at any time. Chafin recommends discussing an interest in real estate investment with legal and financial advisors to sort out estate and tax planning needs as well as reducing the risks associated with property ownership. “Legal and financial advisors can help draw out the right questions before closing (or better yet, before even signing the purchase and sale contract for the property) to avoid potentially costly mistakes,” says Chafin. There are essentially four ways to invest in real estate, and each comes with its own challenges.
RENTING The most common type of real estate investment is to buy a property for the purposes of leasing it out. With this form of investment, owners will be dealing with tenants which may be a hassle, so it is important to be prepared for this going in. Ideally, rental properties provide a steady stream of income for the owner and once the mortgage is paid off, its mostly profit. Additionally the goal is for the property to gain value after the mortgage is paid, leaving the owner with a more valuable property than they started with. However, as with any investment there are downsides. Dealing with property maintenance and tenants could be a big headache for the owner. In addition to dealing with property damage, investors need to have a cash cushion for a rental climate that may leave the property vacant for periods of time. Before buying, “Talk to Realtors about neighborhoods in which you may be interested and ask them about rentals versus buying costs,” Melanie Green with the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR). A Realtor who specializes in property management could advise on if this is a good investment for you in the current market.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT GROUPS If you are looking to own rental property without the headache involved with running it, this may be the route for you. In this more hands-off approach, a company buys a set of apartments or
condos that investors then purchase and rent out. A single investor can buy one or more units which the operating company then manages, maintains, and markets. In exchange, the company gets a percentage of the rent paid to the investor. With these groups, investors are also protected against vacancies, so even if the unit you invested in is empty you will still receive some income provided the vacancy rate among all the units doesn’t jump too high. Green says these groups are often good for newcomers to the market because they “typically offer education and discussion to potential and active real estate investors.” The downside to this investment is that the management fees could cut into an investor’s returns. As an investor, it is important to understand any fees you may be charged along with the percentage of the rent the company will be charging you before you invest with them. Additionally, even though there is some protection if the unit is vacant, there is still a vacancy risk involved when investing with a group. “If the purchase involves multiple investors, the investor group should think-through and agree in advance on how to handle major decisions involving the property, such as how long to hold the property for investment, how rental income is distributed, how capital expenditures and other expenses should be handled, and how the property will be managed,” says Chafin.
REAL ESTATE TRADING With shows on HGTV like Flip or Flop and Fixer Upper gaining popularity, this branch of real estate investment has been earning a lot of attention lately. However, without the right market knowledge and renovation eye this risky investment can lead to snowballing losses. With the right investor and market luck, this form of real estate investment can turn a greater profit in a shorter amount of time than renting. Contrary to what some of the TV shows would have you believe, pure property flippers don’t often invest in repairing a home. Instead, they search for underpriced homes with intrinsic value. Once they buy, it is back on the market almost immediately with a better marketing strategy and a higher price tag. There is a side of flipping that has to do with renovations, which is an entirely different ball game. These kinds of property flippers buy a home with intrinsic value, then add to that value with renovations. This requires more initial capital and is more of a long term investment. With this kind of investment the ability to handle, or at minimum oversee, repairs is essential to turn a profit. While alluring, flipping is unpredictable. A hot real estate market can cool down without warning, making it harder for flippers to resell and leaving them with losses or the headache of dealing with a mortgage for which they weren’t prepared.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITs) This form of investment is essentially a dividend-paying stock comprised of real estate holdings. The trust uses the money from investors to buy and operate properties, then pays out 90% of its taxable income in the form of dividends. REITs also give an entrance into investing in non-residential properties such as office spaces or shopping malls. Additionally, there are two forms of REITs. Equity REITs represent traditional ownership of real estate, and mortgage REITs provide financing for real estate and handle mortgage-backed securities focusing their income from real estate financing. The downside to REITs is that they serve essentially as a stock, meaning there’s none of the leverage that comes with traditional rental properties. u
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“Surround yourself with great people and keep them satisfied and fulfilled. Financial rewards will follow. Also, ‘You can’t beat the market’ & ‘The surest way to lose money is to try.’”
“Join the employer retirement plan as soon as you can.
— Peter Reynolds, CPA, managing partner, PIVOT CPAs
Contribute as much as you possibly can and increase that withholding every time your salary is increased.” — Kristi Quick, COO,
“Begin with the end in mind. It is always best to start thinking about the future before it arrives.”
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— Ryan Goodson, Mass Mutual SE Coast
The Best Piece of Financial Advice I Ever Received
“The best piece of advice I ever received was from the book Richest Man in Babylon. It was the story of the man who paid himself 10 percent of his salary and invested for his future. Every time I give advice to younger professionals, I always tell them to carve out 10 to 15 percent of their income and pay themselves for their future. They’ll build a lifestyle around the other 85 percent and they’ll be well on the road to financial freedom.”
There’s no shortage of financial advice in the world. But when it comes to advice that resonates the most (specifically from those in the business of doling it out), there are a few pearls of wisdom that stand out. We asked a host of local experts for the financial wisdom that’s taken them the furthest.
— Philip Rogero, FSCP, CRPS, Mass Mutual SE Coast
Pay what? Not all financial planners are created equal. Neither is how they expect to be paid for their services.
inancial planners can be paid in a variety of ways, and each has its merit. Choosing the appropriate method depends on one’s individual situation. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all model that works for all types of clients. Before entering in a professional relationship with a planner, be sure to have a clear understanding of how he will be compensated for the work provided.
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“Save first. Spend second. Save a minimum of 10% of everything you earn.” — Holly Tyrell, Legacy Trust Family Offices
• Commission-Only: This fee structure
means compensation is generated from a transaction involving a product or service and received by an agent or broker, usually calculated as a percentage on the amount of sales or purchase transactions. This can include 12(b)1 fees, trailing commissions, surrender changes and contingent deferred sales changes.
• Fee-Only: A planner may describe a • Fee and Commission: If a certified practice as “fee-only” if, and only if, all of the compensation from work on behalf of a client comes exclusively from the client in the form of a fixed, flat, hourly, percentage or performancebased fee.
financial planner and any related party receives or is entitled to receive both commissions and fees for providing professional activities, the professional must disclose his compensation as “commission and fee.” u
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The Kids Are Alright
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illennials are a stressed out generation. It could be because of all the coffee they consume on a daily basis. And it could also be because of the frequent predictions that they will be the first generation to be less well off than their parents, and that includes a less secure retirement. No longer do up-andcoming generations have guaranteed pensions to look forward to as their parents and grandparents did before them, and no longer do they have the confidence that Social Security will help to supplement some of their retirement income. “Every generation has had its own set of trials and adversaries to conquer,” says David Rosell, author of Keep Climbing: A Millennial’s Guide to Financial Planning. “However, today’s generation of young adults faces a uniquely challenging environment. And saving money for retirement is a luxury that many just can’t afford.” Before you drown your sorrows in a double macchiato, all is not lost. Rosell offers three tips to Millennials for improving the odds of securing a stress-free retirement.
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Be patient, it’s a long road ahead.
Don’t be your worst enemy.
If it’s true that the early bird catches the worm, it’s certainly true that the early investor catches a sound retirement. If you start investing $2,000 a year for seventy years in an IRA (individual retirement account) at the age of 19, you could be a millionaire by age 65. While it might not be practical for most 19 year olds to invest such an amount, Rosell says, the point is that making sacrifices and saving or investing money early makes life much easier down the road.
Patience isn’t always the word that comes to mind when thinking about Millennials. However, if you are working your first or second full-time job, and beginning to put money into investment accounts, you need to remember that retirement is a long way down the road. “Stock market volatility can be a very emotional time for investors,” Rosell says. “But the worst move one can make in the middle of such turbulence is to bail. Many investors abandon long-term strategies for the presumed safety of cash. But Millennials have time on their side to be patient with their investments.”
Obtaining guidance from a financial advisor can help Millennials learn to live the life they imagined during their working years and once they retire. The economy will go through ups and downs during your lifetime, but having a financial professional to guide you can improve your financial future and keep you from making some common, costly mistakes. u
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Alphabet $oup NavigatiNg the worlds of fiNaNcial plaNNiNg, wealth maNagemeNt, aNd accouNtiNg is mired iN aN alphabet soup of sorts. All the titles, designations certifications, degrees, and charters can make it somewhat daunting to understand a professional’s expertise and specialties. Whether it be retirement planning or alternative investments, we’ve compiled 20 of the most common professional credential abbreviations and what they mean. —Deanna Pisacreta
CFP - certified financial planner
CMT - chartered market technician
A CFP works with clients to ensure they understand their options and helps them make the best decisions for their personal financial situation. Along with passing the CFP certification exam, candidates must complete qualifying work experience and agree to follow the CFP board’s code of ethics.
CMTs are often employed in the sales and trading departments of sell-side firms; as analysts in firms that provide technical analysis to clients; or as portfolio managers and investment advisors. The CMT designation demonstrates mastery of knowledge of investment risk including approaches to market research and trading system design and testing.
CFA - chartered financial analyst CFA holders are often analysts who work in the field of institutional money management and stock analysis, rather than financial planning. They typically provide research and ratings on various forms of investments. CFA holders must pass three exams and have at least three years of qualifying work experience in order to prove their knowledge in accounting, ethical and professional standards, economics, portfolio management, and securities analysis.
CFS - certified fund specialist CFSs are advisors who specializes in mutual funds and the fund industry including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), real estate investment trusts (REITs), and similar investment offerings. They will discuss fund options with their clients, advise them on which is best suited for their portfolio, and depending on if they have a license they will buy and sell funds for their clients. The Institute of Business and Finance provides training which focuses on a variety of topics including portfolio theory, dollar-cost averaging, and annuities.
ChFC - chartered financial consultant Similar to a CFP, an individual holding a ChFC charter will help clients analyze their personal finance situation and goals. The core curriculum for a ChFC is almost identical to that of a CFP, with the exception of three electives. Clients with a niche need such as a divorce specialist or small business planning should seek out a ChFC.
CIC - chartered investment counselor A CIC is part of a subset of CFA which specifically deals with portfolio management and investment counseling. To be eligible for a CIC, a candidate must be working at an Investment Advisor Association-member firm with at least five years of experience. Clients will typically seek out a CIC if they have a large portfolio and require a high-level expert to manage their investments.
CIMA - certified investment management analyst A CIMA designation signifies a high level of consulting experience, therefore only those who are investment consultants with a minimum of three years of professional experience are eligible to receive this designation. CIMA holders often have careers with financial consulting firms which involves heavy client interaction and managing large accounts.
CMA - certified management accountant Often working on the corporate side, a CMA is a specialist in financial accounting and strategic management. They often use their management and accounting skills to make strategic financial business decisions based on data. CMAs have a variety of career options including cost accountant, corporate accountant, financial analyst, tax accountant, and budget analyst.
CPA - certified public accountant One of the more widely recognized financial designations, a CPA is a license for accountants, tax preparers, and financial analysts.
PFS - personal financial specialist A PFS has the tax expertise of a CPA with a strong knowledge of financial planning. A PFS studies estate planning, retirement planning, investing, insurance, among other areas of financial planning. Those with a PFS designation may work for accounting or consulting firms, or they may choose to run their own firms.
CLU - chartered life underwriter Individuals who hold a CLU work mostly as insurance agents. They are experts in life insurance, estate planning and risk management. Financial planners with a CFP will often get a CLU to give themselves a competitive advantage over other advisors.
FRM - financial risk manager A FRM is a risk-management specialist likely working in a bank in risk analysis. They are often not client facing, but rather assess risk for banks, accounting firms, insurance companies, and asset management firms.
CAIA - chartered alternative investment analyst A CAIA manages alternative investments such as hedge funds and real assets. CAIA certifications are becoming more popular as clients become more and more interested in diversifying their portfolios with private equity, commodities, and real estate. These alternative assets do not fall under the categories of equity or fixed income.
CMFC - chartered mutual fund counselor Similar to a CFS, CMFC holders are experts specifically in mutual fund investment. They advise their clients on which funds to buy and sell according to their individual finances. The CMFC curriculum esures those with the designation are experts in the characteristics of open and closed-end funds, risk and return, asset allocation, and retirement planning.
CRPC - chartered retirement planning counselor A CRPC is a financial planning designation that focuses specifically on retirement planning. By the time a CRPC receives the designation the applicant has an in depth knowledge of client needs both before and after retirement.
CPM - chartered portfolio manager A chartered portfolio manager specializes in carrying out investment decisions for individuals or institutions. Portfolio managers typically work with a team of researchers and analysts to develop an investment strategy for clients. This investment strategy includes asset allocation, and selecting specific investments that are best suited to the client needs.
AIF - accredited investment fiduciary An Accredited Investment Fiduciary has a full knowledge of their fiduciary responsibility, meaning they must always act in the best interests of their client.
EA - enrolled agent An Enrolled Agent is a tax practitioner who is federally licensed to represent taxpayers in all matters involving the IRS including audits, collections, or tax appeals. An Enrolled Agent must either pass an exam for the certification or have at least five years of experience as an IRS employee and pass a background check.
RHU - registered health underwriter Those with a registered health underwriter designation often work for insurance firms and assist in determining if the firm should insure an individual or group and under what terms they should be insured. They analyze risk, and determine under what premium insurance should be offered and how much they should be covered.
AAMS - accredited asset management specialist Those with an AAMS designation are specialists in managing a client’s total financial financial situation from insurance, taxes, investments, retirement, estate planning, and more. They are trained to effectively analyze and recommend strategies suited for each client’s needs. u
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Aitken & Associates at UBS Financial Services, Inc. Substantial wealth is different and more complex. Therefore, it deserves substantially different care. Why UBS Private Wealth Management? • UBS is a truly global wealth management firm with worldwide presence • UBS is financially strong with solid long-term ratings and a Basel III common equity
Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 13.4%1 • Private Wealth Management is an exclusive division within UBS created to help clients take advantage of the unique opportunities that come with substantial wealth. • We are focused and agile, with a boutique feel • Worldwide Industry Recognition2 Best Services for Ultra High Net Worth Best Global Private Bank 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014 Euromoney Clients (Greater than U.S. $30 million)
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Advisors,” “Top 1,000 Financial Advisors,” or “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” 2006-2017, 2019* • Chris was named to Financial Times Top 400 U.S. Advisors for 2014, 2016, and 2019* • Forbes named Chris to its America’s Top 200 Wealth Advisors in 2016 and to the Top 250 Wealth Advisors list in 2018. Forbes also named Chris to their Best-InState Wealth Advisor list for 2019* • He obtained the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from Wharton School of Business in 1993 • Chris has been a member of the Investment Management Consultants Association since 1990 • Chris received his B.S. in accounting from University of Maryland in 1983 • Chris and his wife reside in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and Edwards, CO. Chris has five children
Source: UBS 2Q 2018 results presentation, as of June 30, 2018. Source: For the complete list of UBS private bank and wealth management awards, visit ubs.com/awards.
the senior partner and coordinates manager research, asset allocation, and investment policy statements • Prior to joining UBS, Chris was a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch in the Private Bank & Investments Group from 2009 until 2017 • He was a Managing Director at Citi/Smith Barney Institutional Consulting from 1986 until 2008, overseeing $5 billion in assets for institutional clients • Prior to 1986, he served as an accountant with Price Waterhouse Coopers • Chris was a two-time President of the Association of Professional Investment Consultants (APIC), an independent organization dedicated to professionalism within the consulting industry • Chris has been named to Barron’s “Top 100 Financial
Why Aitken & Associates?
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Our clients have sophisticated and complex lives. They rely upon us to help simplify their lives. This does not only apply to investments, it includes legacy planning, philanthropic giving, estate and trusts planning strategies, and tax management strategies. Given this, we believe our clients benefit from our individual attention and customized strategies that are based upon your financial vision, your values, and what is critically important to you and your family. By design, we only work with a limited number of families so we can be relevant to you and deliver extraordinary services Helping you: • Manage risk profile • Ensure that your investment portfolio is appropriately aligned with your goals and needs • Facilitate cash management and liability needs • Prepare in-depth cash flow analysis regularly • Facilitate estate, trusts, tax and philanthropic planning strategies • Consolidate your total financial picture with a monthly review
on a variety of criteria including assets under management, revenue, compliance record, length of service, client satisfaction, type of clientele and more. Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. nor its employees pay a fee in exchange for these ratings. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. For more information on a particular rating, please visit ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures.
Ken Tonning Vice President – Wealth Management • Within the team, Ken focuses on
financial planning, including investment policy, asset allocation and manager selection for both institutional and ultra-high net worth clients • He also focuses in the areas of trusts & estate planning strategies, concentrated stock management, alternative investments, and credit & liquidity solutions • Prior to joining UBS, Ken worked for Merrill Lynch from 2009-2017 and EnTrust Capital from 2007-2009,
a multi-strategy hedge fund and fund of hedge funds in New York City • Before EnTrust, Ken worked as a criminal prosecutor* • Ken received his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law*. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of the South, where he earned his B.A. in U.S. History • Ken and his wife live in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL with their two children
*Ken does not provide legal advice in his capacity at UBS
816 Highway A1A N., Suite 300, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 ubs.com/team/aitken Christopher Aitken 904.280.6020 • christopher.aitken@ubs.com Ken Tonning 904.280.6021 • ken.tonning@ubs.com
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Advice. Beyond investing. Advice for the life you lead Over the past 40 years, Jeanie Taras has helped clients manage their wealth throughout good times and bad. Jeanie M. Taras, CFPŽ, CDFAŽ First Vice President– Wealth Management Senior Portfolio Manager With her clients, Jeanie focuses on asset allocation and portfolio management with a lens on retirement income planning. She also helps them with education funding, charitable giving and estate planning strategies. She has attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM DFSUJŖDBUJPO BXBSEFE CZ UIF $FSUJŖFE 'JOBODJBM 1MBOOFS #PBSE PG 4UBOEBSET completed training in divorce analysis from the Institute for %JWPSDF 'JOBODJBM "OBMZTUT BOE BUUBJOFE UIF $FSUJŖFE %JWPSDF Financial AnalystŽ DFSUJŖDBUJPO 4IF IPMET IFS '*/3" 4FSJFT BOE TFDVSJUJFT MJDFOTFT BT XFMM BT MJDFOTFT GPS MJGF BDDJEFOU and health insurance and variable annuities. Describe your practice. At Taras Wealth Management at UBS, we believe that your success is driven by our ability to understand your needs and HPBMT BOE XF PťFS HVJEBODF JO DPNQMFY VODFSUBJO UJNFT Whether it’s funding an education, retiring in today’s economy or leaving a lasting legacy for your family, we will work with you to help create a plan and deliver the resources and solutions to pursue what’s most important to you.
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Matthew T. Harrod Harrod Law Matthew Harrod first opened Harrod Law, PLLC in Ponte Vedra with the goal of better serving his clients while keeping their costs low. Today, he represents individual and commercial clients with estates, trusts and businesses of all sizes, offering vast experience with advanced transfer tax minimization techniques and planning tools that enhance privacy and protect assets from probate. Matt also advises clients with respect to planned charitable giving strategies and business creation, trademark filings, business operations, business contracts and succession planning. Originally from Ohio, he obtained his J.D. from Ohio Northern University and his LLM in Taxation from the University of Miami. Matt is a Martindale-Hubbell Rating of AV Preeminent™, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary.
822 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.473.4995 mattharrod.com
Philip Rogero, FSCP®, CRPS® Katherine B. Schnauss Naugle The Law Offices of Katherine Schnauss Naugle, P.L. Katherine is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. Her firm is in the Riverside area and she and has been practicing law since 2001. She concentrates her practice in the areas of Estate Planning, including the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and other Lifetime documents, Probate, and Guardianship (where she has represented both the guardians and the wards when there is an incapacity issue). She is invited regularly to speak to groups in the community regarding estate planning, probate and guardianship issues. She is married to Cameron Naugle, fourth generation owner of Naugle Funeral Home and has two perfect children. Katherine is a graduate of The Bolles School (1994), as well as a graduate of Emory University in 1998. She then graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2001, and an M.B.A. from Stetson University School of Business Administration in 2001. She was named a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2015 and since then has been named a Florida Super Lawyer for the past four years in a row. She was awarded “Leader in the Law” from the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and is currently President of the Woman’s Club of Jacksonville She is the current Chair of The Heritage Committee for the Woman’s Club of Jacksonville and enjoys overseeing the Club’s grants to the community each year. She is a Past President of the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, a member of the Jacksonville Chapter, D.A.R., and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Jacksonville. If she can assist you with any Estate Planning, Probate or Guardianship issues please feel free to call her at (904)366-2703.
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The importance of hard work is a value that has been instilled in Philip Rogero from a young age, As the youngest of 10 children and a third-generation financial professional, he often learned lessons on the value of long term planning, insurance and saving at the dinner table. In 2011 Rogero began his career working as a Financial Services Professional with MassMutual Southeast Coast. This work later helped him form the First Coast Legacy Group. The company is a merger between the Rogero family and the Glenn family, both of which have deep roots in the community and the financial service/life insurance industry. The company works to help clients build financial strategies for retirement, business and more. Rogero has been the proud recipient of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Florida’s award “4 Under 40” for the last two years. He has also received Agent of the Year for MassMutual Southeast Coast for the last two years. Our Mission statement We treat each client like family. We educate them on where to direct savings in a way to optimize retirement income while securing their long-term savings/accumulation strategy and protecting the ones they love.
Philip Rogero, FSCP®, CRPS® Managing Partner
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• Retirement Plan Specialist • Risk Management • Corporate Business Planning
• Bachelor’s in business management from the University of Central Florida • Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) awarded by The American College • Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist (CRPS) granted by The College for Financial Planning
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( L to R) Mark A. Jones APMA®, Chuck Crist AIF®, AWMA®, Ryan H. Jones AIF®, AWMA®, Chuck Gillingham AIF®, Brad Melvin, Amy C. Barrett
e Coastal Group of BB&T Scott & Stringfellow At the Coastal Group of BB&T Scott & Stringfellow, we firmly believe clients are best served by a team committed to building, managing, preserving and transitioning wealth. We do this not only through prudent investment management practices, but also by employing a comprehensive planning approach that provides solutions for credit and liability, risk management, estate planning, trust and fiduciary services. Our Approach An investment fiduciary is someone who manages the assets of another person and therefore establishes a special relationship built on integrity, confidence and legal responsibility. These prudent practices represent a standard of excellence that, we believe, leads to the longstanding, trusted relationships we have developed with our clients. We are committed to a distinct obligation in the fiduciary standard of care as defined by applicable laws, regulations, case law precedent and best practices. By adopting these practices into our own investment processes, we help mitigate compliance risk, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and distinguish our reputation as fiduciary specialists. We have a clearly defined investment process, which is repeatable through various market conditions. This enables us to make consistent risk-managed investment decisions within a robust framework. Our Investment Philosophy We believe mis-priced assets exist at every stage of a market cycle. It is our job to identify, examine, implement and analyze these investments with the goal of holding them until they meet our return expectations, or our outlook changes. We have no financial incentive to make unnecessary trades in client portfolios. We only take action if we believe doing so will enhance returns or reduce risk. Liquidity and transparency are important to us and our clients. Our investment style is guided by a transparent and simple approach using strong due diligence and a team-based advisory council. We believe an informed investor is a satisfied investor, and we commit a significant amount of time, energy and resources to ensure our clients are up to speed with market events.
Charles “Chuck” D. Crist, AIF®, AWMA®
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Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor Chuck Gillingham has been advising clients, foundations, businesses and families for the past 20 years and holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation awarded by the Center for Fiduciary Studies. He began his career in 1994 at Morgan Stanley. In 1997 he joined First Union Investment Advisors, a predecessor of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In 2014, Chuck and his team moved to BB&T Scott & Stringfellow. Chuck has lived in St. Augustine for the past 17 years with his wife, Jill, and two daughters, Molly and Carly. He was born in Ohio and attended Kent State University. He serves on the boards of Boys and Girls Club and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northeast Florida. Chuck is a history buff who enjoys golfing, cycling, surfing, reading and traveling with his family.
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Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor Chuck Crist began his financial services career in 1996 with Morgan Stanley. In 1998 he joined Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, where he spent 16 years as a financial advisor. In 2014, Chuck and his team moved their practice to BB&T Scott & Stringfellow. He holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation awarded by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, and the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA®) designation through the College for Financial Planning. Chuck is a graduate of Flagler College and lives in St. Augustine, with his wife, Kelli, and their three children, Dillon, Chloe, and Phoebe. He is involved in his community through the United Way of St. Johns County, where he serves on the board of directors and executive committee. He enjoys golfing, fishing, surfing and traveling.
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of cancer drugs on the heart. Recently, a new subspecialty—carto dio-oncology—has emerged specifically address the cardiovascular health of cancer patients. the “Nowadays we know what We drugs are that cause problems. YOURHEALTH colleagues to do collaborate with our 77 patients, follow-ups with our cancer to including regular echocardiograms chemotherassess any damage from “To limit apy,” Dr. Landolfo explains. a drug toxicity, we may recommend if the be limited or, put on hold sustained heart has weakened and damage.” in this area. Research is also ongoing geneticist Nadine Norton, Ph.D., a Clinic who is a part of the Mayo GeBreast Cancer Translational studying nomics Program, is actively therapeutics the link between cancer
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some of the common. Unfortunately, in cancer life-saving therapies used the heart. care can cause damage to “For most cancer patients, of care chemotherapy is the standard years, we for treatment. But over the drugs can have learned that certain system and affect the cardiovascular muscle,” cause damage to the heart Carolyn says Mayo Clinic cardiologist Landolfo, M.D.
if there and heart disease. Specifically, be afis a way to predict who will fected. of breast Women who have a type are usually cancer known as HER2+ known as given a targeted therapy to have trastuzumab, which is known Many cardiotoxicity in some patients. followwomen receive trastuzumab ing treatment with another chemotherapy drug, doxorubicin, negatively which is also known to impact the heart. medica“Not all patients on these function tions have a decline in heart way to but we don’t have any reliable to,” predict who that might happen that the rate says Dr. Norton, adding differs beof and extent of damage on the tween patients, even those people, same treatment. “For most once they the effects are reversible patients finish treatment but some
treatment may be withdrawn from early if cardiotoxicity is apparent.” percentage Norton adds that a small conof patients develop irreversible is rare but gestive heart failure.“This to be able it is still important for us will be to predict which patients to protect affected and to find a way their hearts,” she says. a part, Dr. Believing genetics plays variants Norton is reviewing genetic to idenof cancer patients and hoping risk of a tify those that might increase patient’s likelihood of cardiotoxicity.
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on DNA, “If we can predict, based for develwhich patients are at risk on the oping cardiac issues based we can current standards of care, the design experiments to identify each patient mechanism of toxicity in it,” she and then hopefully prevent says.
has been A variety of medication abnorlinked to high blood pressure, increased mal heart rhythms and an the imrisk for blood clots. Though ing pacts may be temporary—occurr on the only while the patient is caused drug—some therapies have in irreversible damage, resulting says. heart failure, Dr. Landolfo work At Mayo Clinic, cardiologists to preside-by-side with oncologists effects vent and reduce the negative
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NOW IN ITS 17TH YEAR, Jacksonville Magazine’s Charitable Register & Events Calendar is a highly anticipated resource for readers looking to give back to the community. These two extensive sections provide our readers with information on numerous charities in Northeast Florida including details about dozens of fundraisers starting in August and continuing through the spring of 2020.
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MISSION STATEMENT: Proudly providing unparalleled services to children adults and families living with disabilities. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Diane Tuttle ADDRESS: 4674 Hood Rd., 32257 PHONE: 288-7259 WEB: angelwoodjax.org
Aging True Community Senior Services MISSION STATEMENT: To provide essential and
innovative services and care for individuals, families, and communities throughout Northeast Florida to prepare for and support graceful aging. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Teresa K. Barton ADDRESS: 4250 Lakeside Dr., Ste. 116, 32210 PHONE: 904-807-1203 WEB: agingtrue.org
The ALS Association Florida Chapter
American Heart Association MISSION STATEMENT: To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Nancy Brown ADDRESS: 7751 Baymeadows Rd E #106, 32256 PHONE: 903-5205 WEB:
heart.org/en/affiliates/florida/first-coast MISSION STATEMENT: To discover treatments and a
cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Ray Carson ADDRESS: 3242 Parkside Center Cir., Tampa, 33619 PHONE: (888) 257-1717 WEB: ALSAFL.org
Alzheimer’s Association of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To eliminate Alzheimer's
Disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for all affected and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jessica Marshall ADDRESS: 4237 Salisbury Road, Ste 406, 32216 PHONE: 904-281-9077 WEB: alz.org
American Lung Association of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Harold P. Wimmer ADDRESS: 6852 Belfort Oaks Pl., 32216 PHONE: 743-2933 WEB: lung.org
American Red Cross Northeast Florida Chapter MISSION STATEMENT: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Gail J. McGovern ADDRESS: 751 Riverside Ave., 32204 PHONE: 358-8091 WEB: nefloridaredcross.org
The ARC Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To serve people with intellec-
tual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential and to participate in community life. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jim Whittaker ADDRESS: 1050 N Davis St., 32209 PHONE: 355-0155 WEB: arcjacksonville.org
Baptist Health Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: To support Baptist Health's
not-for-profit mission by working with grateful patients, civic groups, foundations, and corporations who wish to make charitable gifts to Baptist Health. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Tabitha Furyk ADDRESS: 841 Prudential Drive Suite 1300, 32207 PHONE: 202-2919 WEB: foundation.baptistjax.com
Barnabas American Cancer Society of Jacksonville
MISSION STATEMENT: Providing help and hope to
MISSION STATEMENT: The American Cancer Society’s
mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Gary M. Reedy ADDRESS: 1430 Prudential Dr. 32207 PHONE: 398-0537 WEB: cancer.org
American Diabetes Association of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To prevent and cure diabetes
Angels for Allison MISSION STATEMENT: To gather in God’s name to
help with the financial needs and ongoing support of families who are suffering with the loss of a child. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Liz Nottingham ADDRESS: 4155 Oxford Ave, 32210 PHONE: 312-9490 WEB: angelsforallison.org
and to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Tracy D. Brown ADDRESS: 7825 Baymeadows Way Ste. 104A, 32256 PHONE: 730-7200 WEB: diabetes.org/jacksonville
Angelwood
Amazing Grace Human trafficking is a horrible thing. People are ripped from safety and put through traumatic events. Afterwards it’s difficult for survivors to return to normalcy. Luckily, Rethreaded, a Jacksonville organization that hires survivors of human trafficking, is teaching women skills to rebuild their lives. Over 40 women have been hired by Rethreaded, hand making scarves, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The Grace Scarves in particular showcase their newfound skills, being each scarf is dyed individually, ensuring a unique product, and the first product each woman learns to make. Made up of individual strands that workers bind together. The product got its name through the grace everyone extends to others daily. Styles and colors vary, but proceeds from each sale supports survivors.
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individuals and families in need throughout Nassau County to improve their stability, health and wellbeing. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Wanda Lanier ADDRESS: 1303 Jasmine Street, Suite 101, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 PHONE: 261-7000 WEB: barnabasnassau.org
Ben’s Place MISSION STATEMENT: To provide social experiences
and support the independence of individuals with disabilities. Ben’s Places provides unique opportunities for individuals with developmental, physical, or acquired disabilities to interact and learn life and vocational skills with their peers in a social environment. Based on the premise that individuals with disabilities will be respected and appreciated for their own individual capabilities as they strive toward their own personal dreams. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Anne Yarbrough ADDRESS: 1956 Blanding Blvd, 32210 PHONE: 379-7570 WEB: bensplacecof.org
Best Buddies International MISSION STATEMENT: To establish a global volunteer
movement that creates opportunities for one-toone friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Anthony Kennedy Shriver ADDRESS: 4130 Salisbury Rd., Ste. 2200, 32216 PHONE: 296-0510 WEB: bestbuddies.org
Betty Griffin House MISSION STATEMENT: To offer protection and quality
services for victims of domestic violence and their minor children and/or victims of sexual assault and their families of St. Johns County, through operation of a shelter offering assistance, counseling and transitional support. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Joyce Mahr ADDRESS: 2450 Old Moultrie Rd., Ste. 202, St. Augustine, FL 32086 PHONE: 808-8544 WEB: bettygriffinhouse.org
Approximately 77 million Americans—30% of the adult population—volunteer their time to making a difference.
There are over 1.5 million charitable organizations in the United States.
Americans gave $410.02 billion to charities in 2017.
By the Numbers Millennials
Gen Xers
Baby Boomers
• 40% are enrolled in a monthly giving program. • 46% donate to crowdfunding campaigns. • 16% gave through Facebook fundraising tools. • 64% volunteer locally. • 55% attend fundraising events. • 84% give to charity, donating an annual average of $481 across 3.3 organizations. • 47% gave through an organization’s website in 2016.
• 49% are enrolled in a monthly giving program. • 45% donate to crowdfunding campaigns. • 19% gave through Facebook fundraising tools. • 64% volunteer locally. • 56% attend fundraising events. • Gen Xers are most likely to fundraise on behalf of a cause, make a pledge, and volunteer their time to an organization. • 59% of Gen Zs are inspired to donate to charity by a message/image they saw on social media.
• 49% are enrolled in a monthly giving program. • 35% donate to crowdfunding campaigns. • 21% gave through Facebook fundraising tools. • 71% volunteer locally. • 58% attend fundraising events. • 24% of Boomers say they were promoted to give an online donation because of direct mail they received. • 72% of Boomers give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,212 across 4.5 organizations. • Boomers are most likely to make recurring donations on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis.
Donations to charities • Giving to education charities added up to $58.9 billion.
The top four national volunteer activities
• Human services charities were given $50.06 billion.
Fundraising or selling items to raise money
• Foundations saw an increase of 6% to $45.89 billion.
(36.6%)
• Health charities were given $38.27 billion. • Religious groups have received the largest share of charitable donations.
Collecting, making or distributing clothing, crafts or other goods
(26.5%) Food collection or distribution
Mentoring youth
(34.2%)
(26.2%)
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To provide children facing
adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Sara Alford ADDRESS: 40 E. Adams St., Ste. 220, 32202 PHONE: 727-9797 WEB: bbbsnefl.org
448-4700 WEB: childguidancecenter.org
The Children's Home Society of Florida, Buckner Division MISSION STATEMENT: Building bridges to success for children. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Tracy McDade ADDRESS: 3027 San Diego Rd., 32207 PHONE: 493-7744 WEB: chsfl.org/buckner
Children's Miracle Network
Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To inspire and enable all young
people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Paul Martinez ADDRESS: 555 West 25th Street, 32206 PHONE: 3964435 WEB: bgcnf.org
Building Abilities of Special Children and Adults (BASCA) MISSION STATEMENT: To improve the quality of life
for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northeast Florida. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Beth Clark ADDRESS: 352 Stowe Ave., 32073 PHONE: 541-1742 WEB: bascainc.org
Cathedral Arts Project MISSION STATEMENT: The Cathedral Arts Project mis-
sion is to enrich the quality of life in Northeast Florida through unleashing the creative spirit of young people. By providing access to instruction in the visual and performing arts, we empower underserved, school-aged children to succeed in all areas of their lives. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: The Rev. Kimberly L. Hyatt ADDRESS: 207 N. Laura Street, Suite 300, 32202 PHONE: 281-5599 WEB: capkids.org
Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. MISSION STATEMENT: Catholic Charities puts faith
into action to serve the most vulnerable in our community, advocating for justice, human dignity and quality of life, while reflecting the compassion of God in Christ. This also covers Camp I Am Special. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lauren Weedon Hopkins ADDRESS: 134 East Church Street, 32202 PHONE: 354-4846 WEB: ccbjax.org
Child Cancer Fund MISSION STATEMENT: Providing emotional, practical,
educational, and financial support to families of children battling childhood cancer. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Carla Montgomery ADDRESS: 4720 Salisbury Rd., 32256 PHONE: 396-4223 WEB: childcancerfund.org
Child Guidance Center MISSION STATEMENT: Investing in our community by
providing counseling and support services to assist children and families in reaching their fullest potential. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Theresa Thweatt Rulien ADDRESS: 5776 St. Augustine Rd., 32207 PHONE:
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Community Hospice of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To improve the quality of life for patients and families and be the compassionate guide for end-of-life care in our community. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Susan Ponder-Stansel ADDRESS: 4266 Sunbeam Rd, 32257 PHONE: 866-253-6681 WEB: communityhospice.com
Community Rehabilitation Center
MISSION STATEMENT: Dedicated to improving the
MISSION STATEMENT: CRC envisions a future where
health and welfare of all children by raising funds and awareness for the pediatric programs at UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Emily Williamson ADDRESS: 580 W 8th St., Tower 1 Ste. 3510, 32209 PHONE: 244-9354 WEB: cmnjax.com
everyone experiences a holistically better quality of life and has access to effective treatment and support essential for living, working, learning and fully participating in the community. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Reginald Gaffney ADDRESS: 623 Beechwood St., 32206 PHONE: 358-1211 WEB: communityrehabcenter.org
City Rescue Mission MISSION STATEMENT: CRM exists to transform the lives
of the homeless and needy, serving them through the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Penny Kievet ADDRESS: 426 S. McDuff Ave., 32254 PHONE: 387-4357 WEB: crmjax.org
Clara White Mission MISSION STATEMENT: To preserve both the humanity
and heritage of our community through the provision of services, housing and training to the homeless and disadvantaged and through the cultural and historical exploration of its service. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Ju'Coby Pittman ADDRESS: 613 W. Ashley St., 32202 PHONE: 354-4162 WEB: clarawhitemission.org
Communities in Schools of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Steve Gilbert ADDRESS: 6261 Dupont Station Court, 32217 PHONE: 344-3900 WEB: cisjax.org
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: Stimulating philanthropy to build a better community. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Nina Waters ADDRESS: 245 Riverside Ave., Ste. 310, 32202 PHONE: 356-4483 WEB: jaxcf.org
CSI Gives Back MISSION STATEMENT: Identify and support local orga-
nizations that directly impact those in true need and provide acts of kindness and smiles to our community. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Becky Lowry, CMP ADDRESS: 9995 Gate Pkwy N. 32246 PHONE: 862-2949 WEB: csigivesback.org/
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Jacksonville Chapter MISSION STATEMENT: To cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Preston W. Campbell, III ADDRESS: 12627 San Jose Blv., Ste. 504, 32223 PHONE: 733-3560 WEB: cff.org/northfl
Daniel kids MISSION STATEMENT: To improve the lives of children and families. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lesley Wells ADDRESS: 4203 Southpoint Blvd., 32216 PHONE: 296-1055 WEB: danielkids.org
Community Health Outreach MISSION STATEMENT: To clothe the needy, feed the
hungry and heal the sick in the name of God. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Lenora Gregory ADDRESS: 5126 Timuquana Rd., 32210 PHONE: (info) 573-1333 (office) 778-1434 ext. 108 WEB: chojax.org
Downtown’s Intuition Ale Works produces the Survivor Saison— light-bodied farmhouse Ale with raspberry, vanilla, and cinnamon—each year in support of The DONNA Foundation. The Donna Foundation is a nonprofit formed by Jacksonville anchor Donna Deegan after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After beating her cancer, DONNA wanted to help others who were still fighting. Thus, The Donna Foundation was born. The organization’s mission is to provide financial assistance and support to those fighting breast cancer. Over $5 million has been dispersed to around 11,000 families and breast cancer research centers. Sold in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, $1 from each pint—which is a bright pinkish hue—sold will be donated to help the fight against breast cancer.
We’ll Drink to This
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Deck the Chairs MISSION STATEMENT: To promote the arts and
foster community pride and involvement through a creative display of public art featuring lighted iconic lifeguard chairs. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Kurtis W. Loftus ADDRESS: 3948 3rd Street South, #372 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 PHONE: 716-3853 WEB: deckthechairs.org
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is a Duval County Public School for students grades 9-12 with a desire for intensive study in the arts.
DePaul School of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To understand and educate students with specific learning issues, such as visual and auditory deficits and dyslexia. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Amber Oliveira ADDRESS: 3044 S. San Pablo Road, 32224 PHONE: 223-3391 WEB: depaulschool.com
Dance Instrumental Vocal Music Performance Technical Theatre Film & Video Production Creative Writing Visual Arts
DLC Nurse & Learn MISSION STATEMENT: To provide year-round
high quality education, nursing care, and therapies to children of all abilities so that children and families have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Amy Buggle ADDRESS: 4101-1 College St., 32205 PHONE: 387-0370 WEB: dlcnl.org
DONNA Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: To provide financial assistance and support to those living with breast cancer and fund groundbreaking breast cancer research. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Amanda Napolitano ADDRESS: 11762 Marco Beach Dr., Ste. 6, 32224 PHONE: 551-0732 WEB: thedonnafoundation.org
Where Arts and Academics Meet in Excellence
2445 San Diego Road Jacksonville, FL, 32207 904.346.5620 DA-ARTS.org
The Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: To provide critical
funding necessary to ensure the school meets its mission of providing students “cutting edge” training , experiences and intensive study in one of several arts areas offered. Executive Director: Jackie Cornelius ADDRESS: 2445 San Diego Rd. PHONE: 208-0962 WEB: douglasandersonfoundation.com
Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: Committed to helping people with Down Syndrome achieve their full potential and helping to create a community that is educated, supportive, and inclusive of individuals with Down Syndrome. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Debbie Revels ADDRESS: 630 May St., 32204 PHONE: 353-6300 WEB: dsaj.org
Dreams Come True of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To bring hope and joy
to every first coast child battling a life threat-
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ening illness. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Sheri Criswell ADDRESS: 6803 Southpoint Parkway, 32216 PHONE: 904-296-3030 WEB: dreamscometrue.org
TIVE: Jim & Tabitha Furyk ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2867, Ponte Vedra Beach, 32004 PHONE: 735-0624 WEB: jimandtabithafurykfoundation.com
DENT: Anna M. Dooley ADDRESS: 1468 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207 PHONE: 398-5757 WEB: greenscapeofjacksonville.com
Eldersource MISSION STATEMENT: To empower individuals to age
with independence and dignity by providing leadership, direction, advocacy and support for a comprehensive, coordinated continuum of care. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Linda Levin ADDRESS: 10688 Old St. Augustine Road, 32257 PHONE: 391-6600 WEB: myeldersource.org
Epilepsy Foundation of Florida, Jacksonville Chapter MISSION STATEMENT: To lead the fight to overcome
the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Meredith Terriah ADDRESS: 5209 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 101, 32207 PHONE: 7313752 WEB: epilepsy.com/florida
Episcopal Children's Services MISSION STATEMENT: To create opportunity so that
the children we serve can achieve their full potential. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Connie Stophel ADDRESS: 8443 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 32256 PHONE: 7261500 WEB: esc4kids.org
Family Support Services of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To be the leader in providing
safety, stability and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit. CHAIR: Mark Bridwell ADDRESS: 1300 Riverplace Blvd., 32207 PHONE: 421-5800 WEB: fssjax.org
Guardian Ad Litem Gabriel House of Care MISSION STATEMENT: To provide affordable, temporary lodging in a “community healing” environment for adult cancer and organ transplant patients and their caregivers who come to Jacksonville for medical treatment. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Valerie Callahan ADDRESS: 4599 Worrall Way, 32224 PHONE: 8218995 WEB: gabrielhouseofcare.org
Gateway Community Services MISSION STATEMENT: To deliver effective treatment
and recovery services based on proven steps to help people suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction and related mental health issues. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Candace Hodgkins ADDRESS: 555 Stockton Street, 32204 PHONE: 904-387-4661; Gateway Connect (877) 389-9966 WEB: gatewaycommunity.com
smart and bold through life-changing programs and experiences that help girls navigate gender, economic and social barriers. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Robin Rose ADDRESS: 100 Festival Park Rd., 32202 PHONE: 731-9933 WEB: girlsincjax.org
Girls Rock Jacksonville
MISSION STATEMENT: Feeding Northeast Florida,
through the distribution of food and other essential goods, promoting healthy living and by advocating for the well-being of those struggling with hunger, our mission is to address social and health care issues, to educate the community about food insecurity and to collect relevant data to improve the welfare of our community. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Josh Martino ADDRESS: 1116 Edgewood Ave. N., Units D/E, 32254 PHONE: 513-1333 WEB: feedingnefl.org
and positive identity development in girls, trans, and gender nonconforming youth through music experimentation, DIY media and peer collaboration. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3523, Jacksonville, 32206 PHONE: 323-1189 WEB: girlsrockjacksonville.org
Friends of Hemming Park into a modern, urban space that engages diverse communities and restores vitality to our city’s public square. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Christina Parrish ADDRESS: 303 N Laura St. G5, 32202 PHONE: 5155098 WEB: hemmingpark.org
Furyk Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: To make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. CHIEF EXECU-
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Habijax: Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Mary Kay O’Rourke ADDRESS: 2404 Hubbard St., 32206 PHONE: 798-4529 WEB: habijax.org
Hart Felt Ministries MISSION STATEMENT: To utilize a network of com-
munity volunteers to demonstrate love and provide, at no charge, non-medical services that build relationships, enhance environments, and preserve the independence of frail seniors. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Kelly Moorman Coggins ADDRESS: 7235 Bonneval Road, Ste. 123, 32256 PHONE: 861-2799 WEB: hartfelt.org
Haven Hospice MISSION STATEMENT: Honoring life by providing
comfort, care and compassion for those we serve. ADDRESS: 9143 Philips Highway, Ste. 480, 32256 PHONE: 844-544-4836 WEB: beyourhaven.com
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council MISSION STATEMENT: Girl Scouting builds girls of
courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Mary Anne Jacobs ADDRESS: 1000 Shearer Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205 PHONE: 877 764-5237 WEB: girlscoutsgateway.org
MISSION STATEMENT: To transform Hemming Park
for the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program and its affiliated circuit non-profit organizations in order to promote Guardian ad Litem representation for 100% of abused, neglected and abandoned children in Florida’s dependency system. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Eric Clark ADDRESS: 214 N. Hogan St., 32202 PHONE: (850) 922-7213 WEB: flgal.org
Girls Inc. of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: Inspiring all girls to be strong,
MISSION STATEMENT: To cultivate self-empowerment
Feeding Northeast Florida
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide additional resources
Goodwill Industries of North Florida MISSION STATEMENT: Goodwill Industries of North
Florida is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting all individuals who face barriers to employment. We do this by providing innovative employment, training and placement services. Our ultimate goal is to enable such individuals to acquire employment and to develop careers. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Robert Thayer ADDRESS: 4527 Lenox Ave., 32205 PHONE: 384-1361 WEB: goodwilljax.org
Greenscape MISSION STATEMENT:To enrich Jacksonville through planting, protecting, and promoting trees. PRESI-
HEAL Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: Inspiring, educating and fund-
ing services for those affected by autism in our community. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jason Gurka ADDRESS: P.O. Box 140, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004 PHONE: 904-716-4198 WEB: healautismnow.org
Heekin Clinic MISSION STATEMENT: A non-profit organization which maintains the area’s largest independent joint registry. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Dr. R. David Heekin ADDRESS: 2 Shircliff Way, Ste. 605, 32204 PHONE: 328-5979 WEB: heekinclinic.com
Hope Haven Children's Clinic and Family Center MISSION STATEMENT: To ensure that children and
families realize their full potential by providing specialized services and individualized educational opportunities. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Stella Johnson
ADDRESS: 4600 Beach Blvd., 32207 PHONE: 346-5100 WEB: hope-haven.org
Hubbard House MISSION STATEMENT: Safety, empowerment
Providing help and hope to individuals and faamilies in need throughout Nassau County to improve their stability,, health and well-being.
and social change for victims of domestic violence and their children. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Stella Johnson ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4909, 32201 PHONE: 354-0076 WEB: hubbardhouse.org
Hunger Fight MISSION STATEMENT: To end hunger and illit-
eracy through the provision of nutritious meals and books to children, seniors and families in need by informing, engaging and mobilizing communities and partners. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Sherri Porter ADDRESS: 2935 Dawn Rd., 32207 PHONE: 374-5623 WEB: hungerfight.org
Independent Living Resources Center of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To empower all people with a disability to live independent, selfempowered lives. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Tyler Morris ADDRESS: 2709 Art Museum Dr., 32207 PHONE: 399-8484 WEB: theILRC.org
In The Pink MISSION STATEMENT: To assist cancer patients
by providing knowledge about their disease, the side effects, their choices, products and the availability of resources in their community through a unique “store front” where retail and giving activities come together. CEO/ FOUNDER: Jeri Millard ADDRESS: 522 Third Street North Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 (main location, 2 others) PHONE: 372-0029 WEB: jaxinthepink.com
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
1303 Jasmine Street, Suite 101 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 261-7000 BarnaabasNassau.org
Charity Navigator 4-Star Rating for 13 Yeears 1 Consecutive Y
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS
MISSION STATEMENT: Providing free civil legal assistance to those who could not otherwise
Football and charity now go hand-inhand, thanks to the Jaguars Give & Go Program. Local nonprofits in Northeast Florida can raise funds and send people to games at the same time. Nonprofits are given tickets to sell at a reduced price, and for each ticket they sell, part of the money goes to them. For the first 25 tickets sold, the organization gets $10 per ticket. When they reach 125 tickets, they’ll qualify for a $1,500 grant from the Jaguars Foundation. Some prominent organizations involved are Micah’s Place, Lutheran Social Services Northeast Florida, and Habitat for Humanity. Others include the Duval County Medical Society Foundation and BASCA. All organizations that want to participate need to be located in Duval, Clay, Nassau, Baker, or St. Johns counties. Give to these organizations and go support the Jaguars in the same motion.
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afford it. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: James A. Kowalski, Jr. ADDRESS: 126 W. Adams St., 32202 PHONE: 3568371 WEB: jaxlegalaid.org
Jacksonville Urban League MISSION STATEMENT: To assist African Americans
as well as other underserved communities to secure economic self reliance, parity, power and civil rights. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Richard Danford ADDRESS: 903 W. Union St., 32204 PHONE: 7234007 WEB: ul-jacksonville.iamempowered.com
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Jacksonville Children’s Chorus MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a high-quality
choral music education for children of diverse backgrounds, fostering teamwork, self discipline, accomplishment and pride while filling an important cultural need in the community and sharing the beauty of the choral art form through artistically excellent performances. PRESIDENT/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Darren Dailey ADDRESS: 225 E. Duval Street, 32202 PHONE: 353-1636 WEB: jaxchildrenschorus.org
MISSION STATEMENT: To foster understanding of
the interaction of people, wildlife, and their environment by creating experiences that engage our guests, providing fun and innovative educational opportunities, funding operations, expansion and programs through entrepreneurial spirit with public and private partnerships, and instilling passion in the next generation as responsible stewards of the future. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Tony Vecchio ADDRESS: 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 PHONE: 757-4463 WEB: jacksonvillezoo.org
JASMYN: Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network MISSION STATEMENT: JASMYN supports and
Jacksonville Humane Society MISSION STATEMENT: The Jacksonville Humane
Society is a resource to the community for all companion animal-related issues. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Denise Diesler ADDRESS: 8464 Beach Blvd., 32216 PHONE: 725-8766 WEB: jaxhumane.org
Jacksonville Public Education Fund MISSION STATEMENT: To inform and mobilize the
community to advocate for universally high quality public schools for all children. INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Rachael Tutwiler Fortune ADDRESS: 40 E Adams Street, Ste. 110, 32202 PHONE: (904) 356-7757 WEB: jaxpef.org
Jacksonville School for Autism MISSION STATEMENT: Dedicated to helping chil-
dren with autism and their families by tapping into all available resources to provide "outside of the desk" thinking. With a focus on whole child development and individualized programs that encourage both family and community involvement, JSA is able to nurture each child to reach his/ her full potential. Not just a place for learning, JSA creates an environment where relationships grow and lives are changed. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Michelle Dunham ADDRESS: 9000 Cypress Green Dr., 32256 PHONE: 7324343 WEB: jsakids.org
Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center MISSION STATEMENT: Providing the highest qual-
ity professional and compassionate care to all individuals with hearing, speech and/or language disorders in our community. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Mike Howland ADDRESS: 1010 North Davis Street, Ste. 101, 32209 PHONE: 355-3403 WEB: shcjax.org
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empowers LGBTQ young people by creating safe space, providing health and wholeness services, and offering youth development opportunities, while bringing people and resources together to promote equality and human rights. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Cindy Watson ADDRESS: P.O. Box 380103, 32205 PHONE: 389-3857 WEB: jasmyn.org
Jewish Family and Community Service MISSION STATEMENT: To strengthen the entire community by providing family and individual social services in the Jewish tradition of “helping people help themselves.” CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Colleen Rodriguez ADDRESS: 8540 Barycenter Rd., 32256 PHONE: 448-1933 WEB: jfcsjax.org
Stocking Up
JASMYN needs the community’s help. The Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network requires constant donations to its Food and Hygiene Pantry, which provides essentials to all enrolled youth and the wider community on Tuesdays. JASMYN’s mission is to support and empower LGBTQ youth by providing safe spaces and services. There’s youth development opportunities and resources that help promote equality. The organization’s goal is to help LGBTQ youth become confident in their identities, futures, and importance to the Northeast Florida community. The Food and Hygiene Pantry is part of that. The pantry needs canned or boxed meals, pasta, shampoo and conditioner, ethnic hair care products, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, personal wipes and laundry soap. Every donation brings JASMYN one step further to supporting and lifting up youth who need it.
Jewish Federation of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: The Jewish Federation of Jacksonville is a fundraising organization supporting the local and global Jewish community by funding local and overseas partner agencies, forging strong connections with Israel and helping Jews across the Diaspora, supporting fellow Jews in need, inspiring the next generation to embrace Jewish identity and value Jewish education and providing programs and services designed to engage the local Jewish community. PRESIDENT: Ken Jacobs ADDRESS: 8505 San Jose Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32217 PHONE: 448-5000 WEB: jewishjacksonville.org/
Junior Achievement of North Florida MISSION STATEMENT: JA of North Florida's volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students in our community to dream big and reach their potential. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Steve St. Amand ADDRESS: 4049 Woodcock Dr., Suite 200 PHONE: 398-9944 WEB: Janfl.org
Junior League of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: The Junior League of
Jacksonville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Katie Thompson Neilson ADDRESS: 2165 Park Street, 32204 PHONE: 387-9927 WEB: jljacksonville.org
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Brooks Biagini ADDRESS: 9700 Philips Hwy., Ste. 106, 32256 PHONE: 739-2101 WEB: jdrf.org/northflorida
The Kate Amato Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: The Kate Amato
Foundation is dedicated to finding safer, smarter and more effective treatments for children with cancer. Our mission is to fund innovative pediatric cancer research that accelerates the pace of progress and saves
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LIFE SKILLS,
young lives. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lisa Amato, PhD ADDRESS: 135 Professional Drive, Suite 102, Ponte Vedra Beach PHONE: 629-8300 WEB: kateamatofoundation.org
TENNIS L’ARCHE JACKSONVILLE MISSION STATEMENT: L’Arche Jacksonville is a
The MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation is an after-school & summer youth development organization providing homework assistance, life skills, and tennis instruction to K-12 students in Jacksonville’s Urban Core. The Foundation strives to give youth the resources they need to rise to their full potential and become productive members of society. By volunteering or donating to the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation you are joining a community of caring adults who come together to impact the First Coast for generations to come. To learn more or tour our facility, please visit www.malwashington.com
SERVING HOPE, CHANGING LIVES
community with four family-style homes, the Blanchart Community Center and an off-site day program called the Rainbow Workshop. We believe that by creating an environment where people with intellectual and physical disabilities can share their gifts, we are affecting a positive change in the world. We believe that these shared gifts have the power to transform the lives of those who are open to receiving them. We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need for one another. We resolve to explore and appreciate the diverse cultures and faith practices within L’Arche and to work together toward a more evolved and caring human society. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Melanie Saxon ADDRESS: 700 Arlington Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32211 PHONE: 721-5992 WEB: larchejacksonville.org
Learn to Read MISSION STATEMENT: To increase literacy aware-
ness and improve adult literacy in Jacksonville through a volunteer based program. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Marcus Haile ADDRESS: 40 East Adams St. LL 30, 32202 PHONE: 238-9000 WEB: learntoreadjax.org
Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: Motivated and guided by the compassion of Christ, we serve and care for people in need. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Mary Strickland ADDRESS: 4615 Philips Hwy., 32207 PHONE: 448-5995 WEB: lssjax.org
Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida MISSION STATEMENT: Together, we create lifechanging wishes for children with critical illnesses. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Kathryn Vroman ADDRESS: 3938 Sunbeam Rd., Ste. 3, 32257 PHONE: 580-5906 WEB: cnfl.wish.org
Malivai Washington Youth Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation is to develop champions in classrooms, on tennis courts and throughout communities. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Terri Florio ADDRESS: 1096 W. 6th St., 32209 PHONE: 359-5437 WEB: malwashington.com
March of Dimes MISSION STATEMENT: To improve the health of
babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Stacy Stewart ADDRESS: 4040 Woodcock Dr. 147 PHONE: 398-2821 WEB: marchofdimes.com/florida
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Mental Health America of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To raise awareness, pro-
vide training on mental health and wellness, help people navigate the system and impact mental health policy and legislation. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Wendy Hughes ADDRESS: 8280 Princeton Square Blvd W, 32207 PHONE: 7388420 WEB: mhajax.org
Micah's Place MISSION STATEMENT: To provide prevention and
intervention services to victims of domestic violence and to provide education within our community to effect change in behavior and attitudes relating to domestic violence. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Heather Woody Jones ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16287, 32035 PHONE: 491-6364 WEB: micahsplace.org
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Mission House
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide food, clothing,
medical care, support services and avenues to self-sufficiency for adults in the Beaches community affected by homelessness. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lori Anderson ADDRESS: 800 Shetter Ave E., 32250 PHONE: 241-6767 WEB: missionhousejax.org
Monique Burr Foundation for Children MISSION STATEMENT: To protect children from
bullying, digital dangers, abuse and exploitation with comprehensive, evidence-based, prevention education programs. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lynn Layton ADDRESS: 7807 Baymeadows Rd. E., Ste. 202, 32256 PHONE: 642-0210 WEB: mbfpreventioneducation.org
The Muscular Dystrophy Association MISSION STATEMENT: To foster and promote the
alleviation of the conditions of persons with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular disorders. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lynn O'Connor Vos ADDRESS: 6196 Lake Gray Blvd., Ste. 105, 32244 PHONE: 296-7434 WEB: mda.org/office/jacksonville
Nassau County Council on Aging MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to enhance
the lives of older adults through services and compassionate care designed to improve the health, independence and economic security of Nassau County seniors and their families. CHIEF DIRECTOR: Janice Ancrum ADDRESS: 1367 S. 18th Street, Fernandina Beach, 32034 PHONE: 261-0701 WEB: nassaucountycoa.org
EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE FOR TROUBLED BOYS Safe Harbor Boys Home
The Nemours Foundation
Safe Harbor steers adolescent boys on the right course. Safe Harbor Boys Home was founded in Jacksonville in 1984, and is 100% funded by private donations.
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide leadership,
institutions and services to restore and improve the health of children through care and programs not readily available, with one high standard of quality and distinction,
Please visit us at www.boyshome.org 4772 Safe Harbor Way Jacksonville, FL 32226 P(904) 757-7918 | office@boyshome.com
BECAUSE OF YOU: We graduate high school We finish tasks Our families belive in us again We attend college We join the Armed Forces We are valued employees We are good husbands We are good fathers We create positive outcomes
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regardless of the recipient’s financial status. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Dr. Lawrence R. Moss ADDRESS: 10140 Centurion Pkwy N., 32256 PHONE: 697-4100 WEB: nemours.org
The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: The Nonprofit Center connects, strengthens and advocates for a strong nonprofit community. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Rena Coughlin ADDRESS: 40 E. Adams St., Ste. 100, 32202 PHONE: 425-1182 WEB: nonprofitctr.org
North Florida Healthy Start Coalition MISSION STATEMENT: The Healthy Start Coalition leads a cooperative community effort to reduce infant mortality and improve the health of children, childbearing women and their families in Northeast Florida. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Faye Johnson ADDRESS: 644 Cesery Blvd., Ste. 210, 32211 PHONE: 723-5422 WEB: nefhealthystart.org
North Florida School for Special Education
First Coast Heart Walk
Saturday September 21st | Metropolitan Park Activities begin at 8AM Heart Walk begins at 9:30AM
MISSION STATEMENT: To discover and foster each student’s unique abilities revealing their highest potential within an engaged community. HEAD OF SCHOOL: Sally Hazelip ADDRESS: 223 Mill Creek Rd., 32211 PHONE: 724-8323 WEB: northfloridaschool.org
Register Today firstcoastheartwalk.org Northeast Florida STEM2 Hub MISSION STATEMENT: To convene, inspire and
invest in the STEM2 field by providing the essential missing elements to accelerate the growth of STEM2 education and careers. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Kathleen Schofield ADDRESS: 644 Cesery Blvd., Ste. 210, 32211 PHONE:502-0958 WEB: stem2hub.org
Pace Center for Girls MISSION STATEMENT: PACE provides girls and
young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Mary Marx ADDRESS: 2933 University Blvd. N., 32211 PHONE: 4488002 WEB: pacecenter.org/jacksonville
Patrons of the Hearts MISSION STATEMENT: To create an endowment
fund to provide financial support for the evaluation and treatment of children with congenital heart disease for underdeveloped countries at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jose Ettedgui and Hilda Ettedgui ADDRESS: 841 Prudential Drive, Ste. 1300, 32207 PHONE: 2024581 WEB: patronsofthehearts.com
The PGA Tour MISSION STATEMENT: The PGA TOUR's mission is
to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in communities in which it plays and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jay Monahan ADDRESS: 100 PGA Tour Blvd, 32082 PHONE: 285-3700 WEB: pgatour.com
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Pine Castle MISSION STATEMENT: To empower adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities through opportunities to learn, work and connect. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lori Ann Whittington ADDRESS: 4911 Spring Park Rd., 32207 PHONE: 733-2650 WEB: pinecastle.org
Pit Sisters
Visit Jacksonville's Most Historic Park, in the Heart of the City
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide voices, homes
and love to those who cannot speak. To educate an advocate for homeless dogs and focus on education for both families and dogs in order to make dogs more adoptable and to keep dogs and their families together. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jennifer Deane PHONE: 710-5198 WEB: pitsisters.org
Players by the Sea MISSION STATEMENT: Dedicated to enriching the
community through excellence in theater. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: C. Suzanne Hudson-Smith ADDRESS: 106 North 6th Street, 32250 PHONE: 249-0289 WEB: playersbythesea.org
Police Athletic League of Jacksonville
Friends of Hemming Park is working to make our city's most historic public space beautiful and vibrant, with public art, food trucks, dance and music performances and family friendly festivals that are always free to attend.
Join us for our upcoming events
To learn more about Hemming Park, visit www.hemmingpark.org or ďŹ nd us on facebook, instagram and twitter @hemmingpark.
Quigley House
Back to School Food Truck Rally August 24 from 11 AM-3 PM
Hispanic Heritage Celebration September 21 from 5:00-8:30 PM Fall Family Day October 12th from 10 AM-3 PM
MISSION STATEMENT: Enriches the lives of chil-
dren by creating positive relationships between law enforcement officers and the youth of our community through educational, athletic and leadership programs. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: A.C. Lakesha Burton ADDRESS: 3450 Monument Rd., 32225 PHONE: 854-6555 WEB: jaxpal.com
Skyway Saturdays Free rides on the JTA Skyway August 24; September 21; October 12: November 6; and December 14
See you in the park! 135 W. Monroe St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
www.hemmingpark.org
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Quigley
House is to provide advocacy and empowerment to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault while providing community education to heighten awareness. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Ellen Siler ADDRESS: P.O. Box 142, Orange Park, 32067 PHONE: 24 hr. hotline 284-0061; Office 284-0340 WEB: quigleyhouse.org
River Region Human Services MISSION STATEMENT: To provide integrated
health services that change lives, rebuild families and restore communities. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jacqueline Dowdy ADDRESS: 2055 Reyko Rd., Ste. 101, 32207 PHONE: 899-6300 WEB: rrhs.org
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: Ronald McDonald House
CharitiesÂŽ of Jacksonville supports the health and well-being of children by providing lodging, meals, transportation and a community of care to critically ill children and their families who need to be near a hospital for treatment. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Diane Boyle ADDRESS: 824 Children's Way, 32207 PHONE: 807-4663 WEB: rmhcjacksonville.org
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disciplined atmosphere, to instill self-esteem, responsibility and reliability in the boys. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Robbie W. Smith ADDRESS: 4772
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St. Vincent's Healthcare Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: To commit ourselves to serving all persons, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually-centered, holistic care, which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words. PRESIDENT: Tom VanOsdol ADDRESS: 1 Shircliff Way, 32204 PHONE: 308-7306 WEB: jaxhealth.com
The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: General Brian Peddle ADDRESS: 328 N. Ocean St., 32202 PHONE: 301-4800 WEB: salvationarmyflorida.org
Sanctuary on Eighth Street MISSION STATEMENT: To encourage and
empower Jacksonville youth and families in need by ministering to their spiritual, physical, social and intellectual needs. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Rick Cartildge ADDRESS: (mail) P.O. Box 3301, 32206 (physical) 120 E 8th St., 32206 PHONE: 356-3588 WEB: sanctuaryon8th.org
Seamark Ranch MISSION STATEMENT: A nurturing Christian home
and family system that gives children from families in crisis the tools they need for a brighter future. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Fred Meiners ADDRESS: 3750 San Jose Pl. PHONE: 529-1951 WEB: seamarkranch.com
The Shoelace Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: To empower underprivi-
leged youth to become productive members of society. Taking a holistic approach, The Shoelace Foundation seeks to educate and culture deserving children by promoting academic excellence, physical/emotional well-being and social development. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Denard Robinson ADDRESS: P.O. Box 551029, 32255 PHONE: 479-5925 WEB: theshoelacefoundation.org
The Spina Bifida Association of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To advocate for, educate and serve people whose lives have been touched by spina bifida. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Demery Webber ADDRESS: 2970 Mercury Road, 32207 PHONE: 699-6640 WEB: spinabifidajax.org
Sulzbacher Center MISSION STATEMENT: To empower homeless
and at risk women, children and men through health, housing and income services thereby restoring hope and self-sufficiency. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Cindy Funkhouser ADDRESS: 611 E Adams St., 32202 PHONE: 359-0457 WEB: sulzbacherjax.org
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Take Stock in Children MISSION STATEMENT: To provide students hope
through in-school mentoring and full four-year scholarships. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Leah Lynch ADDRESS: 4527 Lenox Ave., 32205 PHONE: 3841361 WEB: takestockjax.org
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation MISSION STATEMENT: To help families tackle
childhood cancer by providing comprehensive financial, emotional and practical support. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Keli Coughlin ADDRESS: P.O. Box 50798, Jacksonville Beach, 32240 PHONE: 543-2599 WEB: tcjayfund.org
United Way of Northeast Florida MISSION STATEMENT: To solve our community’s
toughest challenges by connecting people, resources and ideas. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Michelle Braun ADDRESS: 40 E. Adams St., Ste. 200, 32202 PHONE: 390-3200 WEB: unitedwaynefl.org
Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: To provide free outpatient
primary and specialty medical services to Northeast Florida’s working, low-income and uninsured individuals and families to keep them healthy, employed and out of our hospital emergency rooms. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Jennifer Gornto Ryan ADDRESS: 41 E. Duval St., 32202 PHONE: 399-2766 WEB: vim-jax.org
The Women's Board of Wolfson Children's Hospital MISSION STATEMENT: To further awareness in
the community of services and facilities of Wolfson Children’s Hospital and to raise funds to ensure the finest available pediatric health care. PRESIDENT: Katherine A. Forrester ADDRESS: 1325 San Marco Blvd., Ste. 802, 32207 PHONE: 202-2886 WEB: womensboardwolfsonchildrenshospital.com
Women's Center of Jacksonville MISSION STATEMENT: Improving the lives of
women through advocacy, support and education and providing rape recovery services for individuals of all genders in Duval, Nassau and Baker counties. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Teresa G. Miles ADDRESS: 5644 Colcord Ave., 32211 PHONE: 722-3000 WEB: womenscenterofjax.org
YMCA of Florida's First Coast MISSION STATEMENT: To put Christian principles
into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Eric Mann ADDRESS: 40 E. Adams St., Ste. 210, 32202 PHONE: 296-3220 WEB: firstcoastymca.org u TO INCLUDE AN ORGANIZATION, SEND DETAILS TO MAIL@JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM. SPACE IS NOT GUARANTEED.
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Charitable calendar JULY 19-OCTOBER 29
THROUGH AUGUST 29
AUGUST 2
By the Water-Alma Ramirez
Jacksonville’s Golden Ticket
Stuff the Bus
CAP presents a gallery of abstract artist Alma Ramirez’s paintings. The exhibition is free and open to the public and takes place at the Heather Moore Community Gallery. 9 AM-5 PM.
Junior Achievement of North Florida allows participants to donate for the chance to win the ultimate entertainment package, which includes two tickets to an upcoming Celine Dion concert, two tickets to the Gator Bowl, two tickets to Jacksonville Sharks and Giants games, and more. 398-9944, juniorachievement.org
A school supplies collection to benefit more than 57,000 students of Full Service Schools, an initiative led by United Way of Northeast Florida and First Coast News. The Markets at St. Johns Town Center, 7 AM-7 PM
AUGUST 3
AUGUST 5 & 6
Community Wellness Fair
“Unstuffing” the Bus
This free event at Jefferson Davis Middle School is sponsored by United Way of Northeast Florida and hosts vendors that provide services to promote physical, mental, and financial health. unitedwaynefl.org
Volunteer project sorting tens of thousands of donated school supplies from First Coast News and United Way of Northeast Florida’s Stuff the Bus event, benefitting Full Service Schools. Registration required. Southside Middle School. All day.
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AUGUST 25
SCHOOL BUS
SEPTEMBER 6
Give Back Nights
Jewish Community Day
Annual ReadingPals Luncheon
Angels for Allison teams up with Lilly Pulitzer at the St. Johns Town Center. The store will donate a percentage of the proceedings from every purchase. 5-7 PM. 312-9490, angelsforallison.org
This event at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens—sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville—includes a day of art and a museum-wide scavenger hunt. jewishjacksonville.org
Meet and greet for new and returning volunteers of ReadingPals, an early-learning initiative led by United Way of Northeast Florida.
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AUGUST 27
An Evening of Promise
Womenade
Music, food, and cocktails are served at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, with funds going to support the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. 7 PM, 697-3600, nemours.org
Guests are encouraged to bring jewelry to honor a former Daniel Kids’ volunteer at this women-only event at Arbor Mill Oakleaf Plantation. The jewelry will be donated to boys and girls part of Daniel’s “Project Prepare.” 4:30-7 PM. 296-1055, danielkids.org
AUGUST 24
Back to School Food Truck Rally Friends of Hemming Park hosts this event featuring multiple food trucks, with proceeds going to local students, 11 AM-3 PM. 515-5098, hemmingpark.org
AUGUST 24
The Angelwood Gala The annual event has returned to the Sawgrass Marriott at Ponte Vedra Beach. Guests can support Angelwood and its families through live and silent auctions, dinner, and dancing. Tickets are $150. 6 PM. 288-7259, angelwoodjax.org
SEPTEMBER 6
Pediatric Cancer Kick-Off Mini Bar Donuts plays host to the Pediatric Cancer Awareness Kick-Off Party, 4:30-7 PM. A special themed donut and coffee drink will be sold at Mini Bar throughout the month of September, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the Nemours Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders. nemours.org
SEPTEMBER 1-30
Annual ReadingPals Book Drive United Way of Northeast Florida and Jacksonville Public Libraries join forces to collect gently used Pre-K books for participants in United Way’s ReadingPals early-learning initiative.
SEPTEMBER 5
First Thursday Community Night L'Arche invites community members to celebrate, learn and pray at its monthly open house. Other events held October 3 and November 7. Blanchart Community Center, 6-7:30 PM
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SEPTEMBER 8 Springfield Bike Social After meeting at SPAR Council, attendees of this United Way of Northeast Florida event will bike to the Eastside for a mural tour. After the tour, they’ll bike to Intuition Ale Works to watch the Jags’ game. unitedwaynefl.org
SEPTEMBER 9 Kocktails for Kate Childhood Cancer Awareness kickoff party for the Kate Amato Foundation. $30, 5-8 PM, Cowford Chophouse kateamatofoundation.org
SEPTEMBER 10
Women’s Council Luncheon The Gabriel House of Care presents its Women's Council Luncheon at 11:30 AM TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. The luncheon features guest speakers on the topic: Facing Life's Changes with Resilience. 821-8995, gabrielhouseofcare.org
SEPTEMBER 14
Taste of the Town Angelwood presents this event at St. Johns Town Center, in which visitors can enjoy tastes from area restaurants. $25. 4-7 PM. 288-7259, angelwoodjax.org
SEPTEMBER 16 Golf Tournament The Gabriel House of Care’s 8th annual golf tournament takes place at Marsh Landing Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach. 10 AM. 821-8995, gabrielhouseofcare.org
SEPTEMBER 19 Transformations This annual Sulzbacher Center gala features several success stories from the non-profit who have overcome homelessness and will tell their stories firsthand. 5 PM. 359-0457, sulzbacherjax.org
SEPTEMBER 19
Women of Distinction St. Johns County 2019 This event at the Casa Monica Hotel—sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council—honors the women of the St. Augustine area who have positively impacted their community. girlscouts-gateway.org
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SEPTEMBER 21 Toast to the Animals Drinks, hors d’ oeuvres, and music by The Band Be Easy in the West Club at TIAA Bank Field benefits the Jacksonville Humane Society.
SEPTEMBER 21 Redfish Roundup Who can bring home the most redfish? This fishing tournament benefits the Safe Harbor Boys Home and its quest to teach boys to become independent individuals. 757-7918, safeharboracademy.com
SEPTEMBER 21 Driving for Dreams Join Dreams Come True at the Autobahn Indoor Speedway for a car show with a twist—where all judging is conducted by the kids of Dreams Come True. 8 AM. 296-3030, dreamscometrue.org
SEPTEMBER 21 First Coast Heart Walk The American Heart Association brings back its annual walk. One among 300 Heart Walks held around the nation, the fundraiser is open to the community. Everyone is encouraged to walk to cure heart disease and stroke. 8 AM at Metropolitan Park. Free.
SEPTEMBER 21
Hispanic Heritage Celebration This acknowledgement of Hispanic history takes place at Hemming Park with authentic dances and food. Friends of Hemming Park hosts. 4:30-9:30 PM. 515-5098, hemmingpark.org
SEPTEMBER 26
Compassion by the Sea Soirée Ponte Vedra’s 3 Palms Grille hosts an evening of food, drinks and dancing, with all proceeds going to fund Mission House. 5:30 PM. 241-6767, missionhousejax.org
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OCTOBER 6 St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival The 10th annual event—taking place in Downtown St. Augustine—raises funds for the Boys & Girls Club, St. Augustine. 1 PM. 825-1975, bgcnf.org
OCTOBER 7
3rd Annual Cathedral Arts Project Golf Tournament CAP hosts the annual event at the Deerwood Country Club, with a goal to raise funds for K-8 students in Duval County to have greater access to arts education.
OCTOBER 8
Hometown Huddle
Transforming young lives through the arts since 1993.
United Way of Northeast Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars partner for their annual community service event to promote youth and neighborhood success.
OCTOBER 10
Handbags & Happy Hour
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Join Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida at the Omni Jacksonville for hors d’oeuvres, a fashion show with local boutiques, and the chance to bid on new and vintage handbags. 6-9:30 PM. 580-5906, cnfl.wish.org
OCTOBER 11 Bridging the Gaps Charity Gala Hart Felt Ministries hosts this gala at TPC Sawgrass, with a mission to raise awareness for seniors in need. Expect silent auctions, entertainment, food, and drinks. 861-2799, hartfelt.org
OCTOBER 12
Springfield Bike Social to San Marco At this free bike social sponsored by United Way of Northeast Florida, riders meet up at SPAR Council and bike as a group to Aardwolf Brewing Company in San Marco. unitedwaynefl.org
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OCTOBER 12 Festival of Flight Angels for Allison’s largest annual fundraiser includes a memorial service for families who have lost children. Afterwards, enjoy games, bounce houses, a raffle, food and drink. 10 AM. Intuition Ale Works. 312-9490, angelsforallison.org
OCTOBER 12
Princess & Superhero Brunch HEAL calls on all inner Disney princesses and superheroes to enjoy a brunch buffet. Elsa, Moana, Batman, Captain America, and more will be on hand to help support research and how to heal autism. There are two seatings at 8:15 AM and 10 AM. The Sheraton Hotel. 716-4198, healautismnow.org
OCTOBER 12
Fall Family Day Enjoy food trucks, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, and more at Hemming Park. Friends of Hemming Park hosts. 10 AM2 PM, 515-5098, hemmingpark.org
OCTOBER 17
Champions for Children Gala This event raises the funds needed to support and expand the programs of the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation. 6 PM, Florida Blue Conference Center
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:30pm - 10:00pm Join us for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, live music by “The Band Be Easy”, silent and live auction in the West Club at TIAA Bank Field to benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society Medical Fund for pets in need. Event Chairrs David & Joelle Caldwell
GET TICKETS & LEARN MORE jaxhumane.org/toast
Miracles Gala The theme of this annual event, which benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, is An Evening for Kings & Queens. The night includes a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, a special Fund A Cure segment, inspirational program, dinner, and dancing. Sawgrass Marriott
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OCTOBER 26 Cocktails in the Park Gabriel House of Care hosts a concert featuring music from The Chris Thomas Band. 4 PM. 821-8995, gabrielhouseofcare.org
Join us for the Angelwood Golf Classic hosted by the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. This event has become known as one of the best golf tournaments in town! Bring your friends, colleagues, & clients for an afternoon of fun for a great cause! Proceeds benefit Angelwood programs such as Group Homes, Respite Care, Behavior Services, Supported Employment, Summer Day Camp for children and a Career Development/ Adult Day Trraining program.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Monday, November 4, 2019 12:00 p.m. Lunch & Registration Unlimited Range Balls 1:00 p.m. Shotgun start Killer scramble 5:30 p.m. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres 6:00 p.m. Awards ceremony
For more info: angelwoodjax.org
For Sponsorship Opportunities contact Damara Farwell at 904-288-7259 or dfarwell@angelwoodjax.org
OCTOBER 26
Flounder Pounder Tenth annual charity fishing tournament has raised more than $250,000 for the Jacksonville School for Autism since it launched in 2010. This year’s tourney sets sail from Beach Marine. 732-4343, jsakids.org
OCTOBER 28
Florida Forum The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital hosts their annual Florida Forum, where guest speakers help raise community awareness and funds. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is the speaker. Tickets begin at $300. 7 PM.
NOVEMBER 2019
Junior Achievement’s $mart Women Make Change! This event benefits the JA Girl$ program, which has educated more than 19,000 girls and young women in financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship since 2006. Tables start at $1,500. Date TBD. janfl.org
NOVEMBER 2-NOVEMBER 14 JCA 2019 Cultural Arts Festival This annual event includes nearly two weeks of film, performances, and the signature Jewish Book Festival where visiting authors’ books will be for sale. Profits from the book sale will go towards the Jewish Community Alliance. jewishjacksonville.org
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Southern Expressions The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus presents Southern Expressions with special guest Violet Bell. All JCC performance choirs will perform. 7 PM, Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church. jaxchildrenschorus.org
NOVEMBER 4
Angelwood Golf Classic Golfers can enjoy the newly redone course at Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. The event benefits Angelwood. 11:30 AM-7:30 PM. 288-7259, angelwoodjax.org
NOVEMBER 4
4th Annual Beaches Boys & Girls Club Tournament
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida hosts their annual golf tournament. Starting at 11:30 AM, the tourney features a shotgun start and various contests for prizes. The event takes place at the Atlantic Beach Country Club. 396-4435, bgcnf.org
NOVEMBER 4
Daniel Golf Classic The 19th annual tournament is back at the Timuquana Country Club. Golfers enjoy 18 holes of golf, a swag bag and a boxed lunch with drinks. 11:30 AM. 296-1055, danielkids.org
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NOVEMBER 8-JANUARY 23, 2020 The Stories Within-Tiffany Manning Cathedral Arts Project showcases Tiffany Manning’s art and creativity at the Heather Moore Community Gallery. 9 AM-5 PM.
NOVEMBER 8
2019 Empty Bowls Luncheon This Barnabas event is meant to help people dealing with food insecurity. Local restaurants donate bread, soup, and dessert. Guests can take home hand-painted bowls made by volunteers as a permanent reminder of the “bowls” that still need to be filled. Noon-1 PM. 261-7887, barnabasnassau.org
NOVEMBER 9 HEAL 5K
Race for a cause at this 5K which benefits HEAL and supports children and adults with autism. The race starts at Surfer the bar, in Jacksonville Beach. 716-4198, healautismnow.org
NOVEMBER 9 Ride for Dreams Dreams Come True hosts this 11th annual event which includes a police-escorted motorcycle ride, as well as breakfast and a post-ride celebration. 9 AM. 296-3030, dreamscometrue.org
NOVEMBER 15 Empty Bowls
Feeding Northeast Florida presents its annual luncheon at WJCT Studios. Participants feast on soup and bread while gaining an understanding of hunger issues. At the end of the night, everyone takes home a hand crafted bowl made by local students. 513-1333, feedingnefl.org
NOVEMBER 16
River Garden 27th Annual Gala This annual event is the River Garden’s largest fundraiser of the year. The proceeds from this black tie evening of dinner and dancing benefit the River Garden Hebrew Home and Wolfson Health & Aging Center. jewishjacksonville.org
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NOVEMBER 23 10th Annual McKenzie’s Run Located at the TIAA Bank Field, runners are encouraged to come out and show off their strength and stamina. The event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. 396-4435, bgcnf.org
NOVEMBER 23-JANUARY 1 Deck the Chairs
This annual lighted sculptural exhibit uses the iconic chairs of The American Red Cross Life Saving Corps, with community members decorating and displaying the chairs in Jacksonville Beach. Exhibit lights are on display each night, 5:15 PM-1 AM. A special light show will be held every Friday-Sunday at 7, 8 and 9 PM. Free.
NOVEMBER 25
Kate Klassic Golf Tournmanet Foursome tickets $750, Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club. kateamatofoundation.org
DECEMBER 7
20th Annual St. Augustine Reindeer Run Runners meet at the Visitor’s Center Lawn to run like the reindeer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida hosts. 396-4435, bgcnf.org
DECEMBER 6-8
2019 Art & Antiques Show
Maddy D's Cookie Decorating Class Saturday, August 10
Located at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, guests can shop and view items from more than 40 art and antiques dealers. There are also lectures and the annual Children’s Fashion Show, where current and former Wolfson patients strut their stuff. The event benefits The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital and patients.
DECEMBER 11
Hope for the Holidays The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation hosts this eighth annual event in which families are invited to help pack holiday meals for food insecure children in Northeast Florida. In addition, for $10/per bag supporters can supply a meal to a family of four. jimandtabithafurykfoundation.com
DECEMBER 14
Cool Side of Yuletide The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus presents its holiday-themed concert, featuring all JCC performance choirs. 2 PM & 5 PM, Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, jaxchildrenschorus.org
DECEMBER
A Visit from St. Nicholas
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Annual United Way of Northeast Florida event where backpacks filled with books, toys and health/wellness items are delivered by St. Nick to more than 5,500 elementary students in Title I schools across Duval, St. Johns and Clay counties.
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JANUARY 19-25, 2020
MLK Week of Service Led by United Way of Northeast Florida,
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community-wide volunteer projects take place across Northeast Florida to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of community service. Various locations and times.
JANUARY 22, 2020 Florida Forum
Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prizewinning author Jon Meacham speaks. Tickets start at $300. 7 PM.
JANUARY 25, 2020
First Coast Honors Choir Festival An all-day event culminating in a performance by gifted students recognized by their educators. 5 PM, First Coast Baptist Church, jaxchildrenschorus.org
FEBRUARY 22, 2020
Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus hosts the annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. All JCC performance choirs will perform. 2 PM, Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, jaxchildrenschorus.org
Join us for our annual, signature fundraising event on November 15, 2019 at 11:30am!
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FEBRUARY 25, 2020 Florida Forum Three-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice speaks at the annual Florida Forum. The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital hosts. Tickets start at $300. 7 PM.
FEBRUARY 29, 2020 Thin Mint Sprint 5K
Participants of this 5K in St. Johns Town Center will all receive a tee-shirt and medal, and Cookie Crawl runners will receive a medal. All proceeds of the run will go towards the support of the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. girlscouts-gateway.org
MARCH 8-9, 2020
DON’T MAKE HIS DAY. MAKE HIS LIFE.
Furyk & Friends Concert and Celebrity Golf Classic Two days of entertainment, food and community, all in an effort to raise awareness and funding to benefit children and families in need. Join the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation as it celebrates 10 years of giving back and supporting project-specific partnerships with local charities. jimandtabithafurykfoundation.com
APRIL 2020
JA of North Florida Golf Classic Held at THE PLAYERS Championship Course. Proceeds benefit Junior Achievement of North Florida and their quest to provide programs for students in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce preparation. Date TBD. janfl.org
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MAY 2020
Women of Distinction
Cathedral Arts Project Performing Arts Showcase
Women of Distinction is Girl Scouts of Gateway Council's signature fundraising event to honor outstanding women in Northeast Florida for their professional accomplishments, service to others and community impact.
APRIL 17, 2020
16th Annual Spring for the Arts Cathedral Arts Project’s signature fundraiser, guests are encouraged to come to support arts education. Donations go towards access to arts education along the First Coast. Tickets are $150 and the event takes place at The River Club.
Located at the UNF Lazzara Performance Hall, CAP’s students show off the skills they’ve learned throughout the year. Performances include theatre, step, violin, and more. Tickets are at the door.
MAY 2020
Cathedral Arts Project Visual Arts Showcase CAP’s visual arts students show their work at the JU Alexander Brest Gallery. Various media is revealed, including drawings, paintings, and digital animations. The exhibition is free and open to public.
MAY 2020
JUNE 6, 2020
Junior Achievement Hall of Fame
Jax Dancing With the Stars
The event acknowledges individuals, companies and supporters who contribute to Junior Achievement. The event honors an individual who shows significant support and influences business and education in Jacksonville with the Thompson S. Baker Award. Date TBD. janfl.org
The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus Partners with A Social Affair Dance Studio to put on Jax Dancing with the Stars. Local celebrities will be paired with professional ballroom dancers to learn how to dance. The pairs will then compete for a trophy and the title “Jacksonville’s favorite dancer.” 7:30 PM, Munnerlyn Center, jaxchildrenschorus.org u
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JACKSONVILLE AREA AN ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF THE JACKSONVILLE AREA LAWYERS WHO RANKED TOP OF THE LIST IN THE 2019 FLORIDA SUPER LAWYERS NOMINATION, RESEARCH AND BLUE RIBBON REVIEW PROCESS
Allen, A. Graham, Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
Griffin, Lee T., The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic, Jacksonville
Anderson, Jr., Geddes D., Murphy & Anderson, Jacksonville
Hazelip, Christopher C., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
Barbour, Jeptha F., Marks Gray, Jacksonville
Holshouser, Eric J., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
Barksdale, David, The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville
Humphrey, Bruce, Birchfield & Humphrey, Jacksonville
Bishop, Thomas E., Bishop & Mills, Jacksonville
Miller, Robert N., Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Jacksonville
Busey, Stephen D., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville
Murphy, Niels P., Murphy & Anderson, Jacksonville
Coker, Howard C., Coker Law, Jacksonville
Myers, Ashley M., Ashley M. Myers, Jacksonville
Coxe, III, Henry M., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville
Spohrer, Robert F., Spohrer & Dodd, Jacksonville
Creed, Rebecca Bowen, Creed & Gowdy, Jacksonville
Tanner, Michael G., Gunster, Jacksonville
Delegal, III, T.A. (Tad), Delegal Law Offices, Jacksonville
Wells, David M., Gunster, Jacksonville
DeVault, III, John A., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville
Worman, Cheryl L., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
Farnell, II, R.H., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville
Zisser, Elliot, Zisser Law, Jacksonville
Gowdy, Bryan, Creed & Gowdy, Jacksonville
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PRACTICE AREA INDEX Alternative Dispute Resolution .......................... S-4 Appellate ............................................................. S-4 Bankruptcy: Business .......................................... S-4 Bankruptcy: Consumer........................................ S-4 Business Litigation .............................................. S-4 Business/Corporate ............................................ S-4 Civil Litigation: Defense ...................................... S-6 Civil Litigation: Plaintiff ....................................... S-6 Class Action/Mass Torts ..................................... S-6 Construction Litigation ....................................... S-6 Creditor Debtor Rights ........................................ S-6 Criminal Defense ................................................. S-6 Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI................................ S-6 Criminal Defense: White Collar .......................... S-6 Elder Law ............................................................. S-6 Eminent Domain ................................................. S-6 Employee Benefits............................................... S-6 Employment & Labor .......................................... S-6 Employment Litigation: Defense ........................ S-6 Employment Litigation: Plaintiff .........................S-7 Environmental ......................................................S-7 Environmental Litigation .....................................S-7 Estate & Trust Litigation ......................................S-7 Estate Planning & Probate ..................................S-7 Family Law............................................................S-7 Franchise/Dealership ..........................................S-7 General Litigation.................................................S-7 Health Care...........................................................S-7 Immigration ..........................................................S-7 Intellectual Property ............................................S-7 Land Use/Zoning .................................................S-7 Legal Aid/Pro Bono..............................................S-7 Media & Advertising .............................................S-7 Mergers & Acquisitions ........................................S-7 Personal Injury General: Defense ........................S-7 Personal Injury General: Plaintiff........................ S-8 Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff.............................................................. S-8 Personal Injury Products: Defense ..................... S-8 Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff ...................... S-8 Professional Liability: Defense ........................... S-8 Professional Liability: Plaintiff ............................ S-8 Real Estate .......................................................... S-9 Schools & Education ........................................... S-9 Social Security Disability ..................................... S-9 State, Local & Municipal ..................................... S-9 Tax........................................................................ S-9 Transportation/Maritime .................................... S-9 Workers’ Compensation...................................... S-9
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Bajalia, Mark, Bajalia Law Group, Jacksonville Birr, III, James O., Jimerson Birr, Jacksonville Bishop, Thomas E., Bishop & Mills, Jacksonville Pg. S-3 Busey, Stephen D., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville Pg. S-3 Coll, Patrick P., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville
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Cook, Kevin B., Rogers Towers, Ponte Vedra Beach
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DeVault, III, John A., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
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Fackler, Michael T., Milam Howard Nicandri Gillam & Renner, Jacksonville Farnell, II, R.H., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
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Franklin, Jr., Fred D., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
Cole, Robert A., Upchurch Watson White & Max, Jacksonville
Freed, Michael R., Gunster, Jacksonville
Cooper, William G., Cooper Ridge, Jacksonville
Giurato, Gerry A., Murphy & Anderson, Jacksonville, 904-598-9282 Pg. S-3
Schmidt, Terrance E., Bledsoe Jacobson Schmidt Wright & Sussman, Jacksonville
Greene, Christopher J., Purcell Flanagan Hay & Greene, Jacksonville Hamilton II, Lawrence J., Holland & Knight, Jacksonville
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Jimerson, Charles B., Jimerson Birr, Jacksonville
Boggess, Rhonda B., Taylor Day Grimm & Boyd, Jacksonville
Kellison, Lee G., Lee G. Kellison, Atlantic Beach
Creed, Rebecca Bowen, Creed & Gowdy, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
Liles, Rutledge R., Liles Gavin, Jacksonville
Gowdy, Bryan, Creed & Gowdy, Jacksonville Pg. S-3 Graessle, William S., Attorney at Law, Jacksonville
Luikart, Christen E., Murphy & Anderson, Jacksonville, 904-598-9282 Pg. S-3
Harrell, Jessie L., The Harrell Firm, Jacksonville
Lunny, Gregory F., Burr & Forman, Jacksonville
Kent, William Mallory, Kent & McFarland, Jacksonville
McCarthy, III, Edward, Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
Korn, Michael J., Korn & Zehmer, Jacksonville, 904-356-5500 Pg. S-9
McLauchlin, Matthew P., Eavenson Fraser Lunsford & Ivan, Jacksonville
Russell, Cristine M., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
Murphy, Niels P., Murphy & Anderson, Jacksonville, 904-660-0715 Pg. S-3
Sichta, Rick, The Sichta Firm, Jacksonville
Lotterhos, III, Frederick J., Holland & Knight, Jacksonville
Orr, Michael Fox, Dawson | Orr, Jacksonville Pulignano, Jr., Nicholas V., Marks Gray, Jacksonville
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Rogerson, III, John T., Adams and Reese, Jacksonville
Brown, Jacob A., Akerman, Jacksonville Burgess, Jason A., The Law Offices of Jason A. Burgess, Atlantic Beach, 904-372-4791 Pg. S-9
Rumrell, Richard G., Rumrell McLeod & Brock, St. Augustine Russell, Lanny, Bishop & Mills, Jacksonville
Burnett, Jason B., GrayRobinson, Jacksonville Smith, R. Troy, GrayRobinson, Jacksonville Otero, David E., Akerman, Jacksonville Tanner, Michael G., Gunster, Jacksonville Pg. S-3 Rust, Adrian, Burr & Forman, Jacksonville Thomas, M. Scott, Burr & Forman, Jacksonville Summers, Jr., J. Ellsworth, Burr & Forman, Jacksonville Tomchin, Kenneth A., Tomchin & Odom, Jacksonville Thames, Richard R., Thames Markey & Heekin, Jacksonville
Tucker, IV, John A., Foley & Lardner, Jacksonville Weedon, Gerald W., Marks Gray, Jacksonville Wells, David M., Gunster, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER Parker, Chip, Parker & Dufresne, Jacksonville
BUSINESS/CORPORATE BUSINESS LITIGATION
Chism, Lorie L., Amelia Law Group, Amelia Island
Adams, Jr., William E., Gunster, Jacksonville
Driver, Jr., G. Ray, Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow, Jacksonville
Allen, A. Graham, Rogers Towers, Jacksonville Pg. S-3 Anderson, Jr., Geddes D., Murphy & Anderson, Jacksonville, 904-598-9282 Pg. S-3
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Bradford, II, Dana G., Smith Gambrell & Russell, Jacksonville
Lockett, L. Lee, Lockett Law, Jacksonville Beach, 904-858-9818 Pg. S-9
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Tromberg, Fred, Law Offices of Fred Tromberg, Jacksonville, 904-396-5321
Brooke, II, Allan F., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville Coxe, III, Henry M., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville Pg. S-3 Lembcke, Charles B., Charles B. Lembcke, Jacksonville
CLASS ACTION/MASS TORTS Yegelwel, Evan J., Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, Jacksonville
ELDER LAW Meux, Jr., Joseph Clay, Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION Adams, III, Adam G., AG Adams Law, Jacksonville, 904-256-4112 Pg. S-9 Atwood, Jr., F. Eugene, Regan Whelan Zebouni & Atwood, Jacksonville Bachara, Jr., Henry G. (Chip), Bachara Construction Law, Jacksonville
EMINENT DOMAIN Brigham, Andrew P., Brigham Property Rights Law Firm, Jacksonville Humphrey, Bruce, Birchfield & Humphrey, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
Baggett, Amanda Parker, Baggett Law, Jacksonville Settembrini, Jr., Joel, Saalfield Shad, Jacksonville Cobb, Christopher M., Cobb & Gonzalez, Jacksonville DeCandio, Michael J., Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, Jacksonville Ferguson, Elizabeth B., Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, Jacksonville Grimm, Reed W., Taylor Day Grimm & Boyd, Jacksonville Henderson, Jr., Reese J., GrayRobinson, Jacksonville Norrie, G. Kenneth, Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Farrell, IV, Thomas M., Farrell Disability Law, Jacksonville
EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Andrews, William H., GrayRobinson, Jacksonville Cairns, Scott S., McGuireWoods, Jacksonville
Regan, Jeffrey C., Regan Whelan Zebouni & Atwood, Jacksonville
Corbin, Peter R., FordHarrison, Jacksonville
Smith, Troy K., Burr & Forman, Jacksonville
Delegal, III, T.A. (Tad), Delegal Law Offices, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
Tripp, Jr., C. Warren, The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville Whelan, Edward M., Whelan Construction Law, Jacksonville Worman, Cheryl L., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
Dickinson, John F., Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, Jacksonville Duvall, John E., FordHarrison, Jacksonville Erdelyi, Susan S., Marks Gray, Jacksonville Fix, René M., Rogers Towers, Ponte Vedra Beach
CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS Macdonald, John B., Akerman, Jacksonville
Gerlach, Gregg, Gerlach Employment Law, Jacksonville Harper, G. Thomas, The Law and Mediation Offices of G. Thomas Harper, Jacksonville
CRIMINAL DEFENSE Barksdale, David, The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
Holshouser, Eric J., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
Coughlin, Brian T., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville
Hyde, Kevin E., Foley & Lardner, Jacksonville
Cushman, Thomas E., Attorney at Law, St. Augustine
Kitchen, F. Damon, Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, Jacksonville
Kachergus, Matthew R., Sheppard White Kachergus & DeMaggio, Jacksonville
Turci, Amy R., FordHarrison, Jacksonville
Reinhold, Travis, Reinhold Law Firm, Jacksonville
Williams, P. Daniel, Magid & Williams, Jacksonville
Seiden, Mark, Mark Seiden, Jacksonville Beach
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Sieron, Mark, Aguilar & Sieron, Green Cove Springs
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE
Stone, Mitchell A., Mitchell A. Stone, Jacksonville
Alexander, Mark G., Alexander Degance Barnett, Jacksonville
Thomas, D. Gray, Law Office of D. Gray Thomas, Jacksonville
Brice, Thomas R., McGuireWoods, Jacksonville
Willis, Robert Stuart, Willis & Ferebee, Jacksonville
Coleman, Patrick D., FordHarrison, Jacksonville
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SUPER LAWYERS Margulies, Richard N., Jackson Lewis, Jacksonville
O’Steen, Kimberly, Kimberly A. O’Steen, Jacksonville
Riegel, Jr., Robert G., Rogers Towers, Ponte Vedra Beach
Zisser, Elliot, Zisser Law, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: PLAINTIFF
FRANCHISE/DEALERSHIP
Magid, Leonard S., Magid & Williams, Jacksonville
Hill, Debra S., FisherBroyles, Jacksonville
Thomas, III, Archibald J., Law Offices of Archibald Thomas, Jacksonville
GENERAL LITIGATION Bean, Daniel K., Abel Bean Law, Jacksonville
ENVIRONMENTAL Ansbacher, Sidney F., Upchurch Bailey & Upchurch, St. Augustine
Hazelip, Christopher C., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville Pg. S-3 McDermott, Timothy J., Akerman, Jacksonville Pillans, III, Charles P., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville
ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION Flowers, Wayne E., Lewis Longman & Walker, Jacksonville
Roberson, Helen P., Bishop & Mills, Jacksonville Schulz, Jr., George E. (Buddy), Holland & Knight, Jacksonville
ESTATE & TRUST LITIGATION Cole, John P., Gunster, Jacksonville
HEALTH CARE Bittinger, Ann M., The Bittinger Law Firm, Jacksonville
ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE
Chiu, Charmaine T.M., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville
Buzby-Walt, Anne, Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Jacksonville
Watrel, Stephen, Steve Watrel, Jacksonville, 904-723-0030
Crawford, John R., Marks Gray, Jacksonville Dawkins, Robert A., Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Ponte Vedra Beach Flanagan, Timothy L., Purcell Flanagan Hay & Greene, Jacksonville Furtick, Beverly H., Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Ponte Vedra Beach Havens, Jason E., Holland & Knight, Jacksonville Hay, Jonathan L., Purcell Flanagan Hay & Greene, Jacksonville Iseley, Jr., Robert F., Grimsley Marker & Iseley, Jacksonville
IMMIGRATION Carson, Giselle, Marks Gray, Jacksonville
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Broughan, Crystal T., Marks Gray, Jacksonville Saitta, Thomas C., Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow, Jacksonville Vermut, Richard S., Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow, Jacksonville
Ivan, Jr., Michael J., Ivan & Daugustinis, Jacksonville Kelley, Sean W., Kelley & Kelley, St. Augustine Lawlor, III, John E., Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Jacksonville Miller, Robert N., Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
LAND USE/ZONING Hainline, Jr., Theodore R., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
LEGAL AID/PRO BONO
Naugle, Katherine Schnauss, The Law Office of Katherine Schnauss Naugle, Jacksonville
Drysdale, Lynn, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Jacksonville
Stockton, Richard L., Holland & Knight, Jacksonville
MEDIA & ADVERTISING
Tousey, III, Clay B., Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Jacksonville
Birk, Edward L., Marks Gray, Jacksonville
Tousey, Jr., Clay B., Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Ponte Vedra Beach
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS FAMILY LAW
Howard, G. Alan, Milam Howard Nicandri Gillam & Renner, Jacksonville
Datz, Lawrence C., Datz & Datz, Jacksonville
Moore, Jr., Stephen D., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville
Green, Mark M., Law Office of Mark M. Green, Jacksonville Greene, Deborah L., Combs Greene, Jacksonville, 904-447-7133 Pg. S-6, S-7
PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE
Myers, Ashley M., Ashley M. Myers, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
Dore, Dennis P., Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer, Jacksonville
Ondriezek, Elizabeth R., Law Office of Elizabeth R. Ondriezek, Jacksonville
Barbour, Jeptha F., Marks Gray, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
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Kissane, Joseph T., Cole Scott & Kissane, Jacksonville Leach, Eric L., Milton Leach Whitman D’Andrea & Eslinger, Jacksonville Stokes, III, Joseph B., Saalfield Shad, Jacksonville
Pajcic, III, Stephen J., The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic, Jacksonville, 904-358-8881
Ragatz, Eric C., Edwards & Ragatz, Jacksonville, 904-399-1609 Pg. S-8
Phillips, John M., Law Office of John Phillips, Jacksonville
Tygart, Lindsay L., Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5
Pickert, Alan M., Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, Jacksonville
Stone, William T., Saalfield Shad, Jacksonville
Posgay, Matthew N., Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5
Van der Linde, Kristen M., Boyd & Jenerette, Jacksonville
Prysock, Gregory D., Morgan & Morgan, Jacksonville
PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: DEFENSE Corley, William M., Marks Gray, Jacksonville
Rosenberg, Mark L., Rosenberg Calvin, Jacksonville
PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF Baggett, Matthew B., Baggett Law, Jacksonville Butler, Howard, Butler Law Group, Jacksonville Camerlengo, Jr., Joseph V., The Truck Crash Law Firm, Jacksonville Coker, Howard C., Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-3, S-5 Combs, Steven P., Combs Greene, Jacksonville, 904-359-5505 Pg. S-6, S-7 Costantino, R. Scott, The Costantino Law Firm, Jacksonville Griffin, Lee T., The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic, Jacksonville, 904-358-8881 Pg. S-3
Schickel, John J., Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5 Sorenson, Charles A., Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5 Spohrer, Robert F., Spohrer & Dodd, Jacksonville Pg. S-3
PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCTS: PLAINTIFF Patacca, Jr., Angelo M., Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, Jacksonville Reid, Jr., Raymond P., The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic, Jacksonville, 904-358-8881
Weaver, Dianne J., Weaver & Weaver, Jacksonville Whitman, Joshua A., Milton Leach Whitman D’Andrea & Eslinger, Jacksonville
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: DEFENSE Ramsey, Richard E., Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy & Ford, Jacksonville
PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF Abbott, Fred, Abbott Law Group, Jacksonville
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: PLAINTIFF
Ossi, Michael A., Ossi & Najem, Jacksonville
Ashton, Frank A., Hardesty Tyde Green & Ashton, Jacksonville Beach
Pennington, Rufus, Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5
Pajcic, Curry G., The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic, Jacksonville, 904-358-8881
Edwards, Jr., Thomas S., Edwards & Ragatz, Jacksonville, 904-399-1609 Pg. S-8
St. Denis, Donald W., St. Denis & Davey, Jacksonville, 904-396-1996 Pg. S-2
Hogan, Wayne, Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, Jacksonville
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SUPER LAWYERS
REAL ESTATE
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
Ansbacher, Barry, Ansbacher Law, Jacksonville
Miller, Tracy Tyson, Law Office of Tracy Tyson Miller, Jacksonville
Brock, III, Lindsey C., Rumrell McLeod & Brock, Jacksonville Buhler, Phillip A., Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones, Jacksonville
Cook, David C., Foley & Lardner, Jacksonville Ezell, Brenda B., Ezell Law Firm, Jacksonville, 904-432-3200
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Dodd, Roger J., Spohrer & Dodd, Jacksonville
STATE, LOCAL & MUNICIPAL Laquidara, Cindy A., Akerman, Jacksonville
Moseley, Jr., James F., Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones, Jacksonville
TAX
Kent, III, Frederick H., Marks Gray, Jacksonville
Bonnette, Jr., Harris L., Fisher Tousey Leas & Ball, Jacksonville
McAfee, Matthew S., Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow, Jacksonville
Larsen, Peter O., Akerman, Jacksonville
Slater, Thomas F., The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic, Jacksonville, 904-358-8881
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Peek, J. Jacob R., Peek & Associates, Jacksonville
O’Rourke, Michael, O’Rourke & Akers, Jacksonville
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION Upchurch, III, Frank D., Upchurch Bailey & Upchurch, St. Augustine
Rudolph, Michael D., Rudolph Israel & Ellis, Jacksonville
TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME Boyd, Jr., Thomas A., Boyd Law, Jacksonville
ADAM G. ADAMS, III
JASON A. BURGESS
DAVID L. HAAS
AG ADAMS LAW, PA
THE LAW OFFICES OF JASON A. BURGESS, LLC
HAAS LAW, PLLC
1522 Oak Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 Tel: 904-256-4112 lep@agadamslaw.com www.agadamslaw.com
201 South Orange Avenue Suite 1017 Orlando, FL 32801 Tel: 407-755-7675 david@haaslawpllc.com www.HaasLawPLLC.com
1855 Mayport Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Tel: 904-372-4791 Fax: 904-372-4994 jason@jasonaburgess.com www.jasonAburgess.com
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
BANKRUPTCY: BUSINESS BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Adam Gillespie “Lep� Adam, III founded AG Adams Law, P.A. in 2015. Since 2005 Mr. Adams has been Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and brings more than 35 years of experience representing construction industry clients in resolution of construction disputes. Representative projects include oceanfront condominiums, hotels, government buildings and other commercial and multi-family residential developments. Mr. Adams’ practice also focuses on advising clients on risk analysis, contracts and project delivery methods to minimize and manage risk and financial exposure.
Jason is a Board Certified Business Bankruptcy attorney who concentrates his practice on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and complex bankruptcy litigation. While in law school and for a time after graduation, Jason practiced in the creditor’s rights area for many large financial institutions. Later Jason decided to use his knowledge of the creditor’s side for the debtor’s advantage and switched sides. Now he concentrates his practice on helping businesses and individuals reorganize. Jason is often called upon as a Chapter 11 consultant when other debtor or creditor attorneys run into Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
David L. Haas is a nationally recognized federal and state criminal defense attorney. He founded Haas Law, PLLC and dedicates his practice to representing individuals and corporations in federal courts around the United States and Florida. Mr. Haas worked as an Assistant United States Attorney for nearly ten years where he handled complex white collar matters including money laundering, tax evasion, corporate and business related criminal violations, financial crimes, and drug offenses. As a former federal and state prosecutor, he has extensive jury trial experience, including handling more than 65 jury trials. Mr. Haas frequently serves a legal analyst for local and national media. A fifth-generation Floridian, he graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2001.
MICHAEL J. KORN
L. LEE LOCKETT
KORNÂ & ZEHMER, PA
LOCKETT LAW
501 Riverside Avenue Suite 903 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Tel: 904-356-5500 Fax: 904-356-5502 mkorn@kornzehmer.com www.kornzehmer.com
1548 The Greens Way Suite 2 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Tel: 904-858-9818 Fax: 904-858-9819 lee@lockettlaw.net www.knowbeforeyoublow.com
APPELLATE GENERAL LITIGATION ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI CRIMINAL DEFENSE APPELLATE
Michael Korn practices civil trial and appellate litigation in all courts in Florida. After graduating from the University of Virginia and the University of Florida College of Law, Mr. Korn was a judicial clerk at the Florida First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee. Mr. Korn then returned to Jacksonville, where he represents a wide range of clients, including individuals, closely held companies, national corporations, and governmental entities. Mr. Korn has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and provides trial support as part of his appellate practice. He served for many years on Florida’s Appellate Court Rules Committee and currently serves on the Rules of Judicial Administration Committee.
Lee Lockett has been practicing for more than 20 years and has in excess of 45 jury trials to his credit. He is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Northeast Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College Of DUI Defense, DUI Defense Lawyers Association, Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar, The Florida Bar Association, Law Week Committee 2005-2006, Judicial Relations Committee of the Jacksonville Bar Association, Gator Bowl Committee 2004-2007, the Traffic Court Rules Committee of the Florida Bar, and the Florida Bar Grievance Committee (4C) Chairman 2019. Lee Lockett is the co-chair and faculty member of Florida’s most recognized statewide DUI seminar, Breath, Blood, and Tears.
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RISING STARS
Phone numbers included only for attorneys with paid Rising Stars print advertisements.
Bannon, Shylie A., Dennis Jackson Martin & Fontela, Jacksonville Edwards, Ashlea A., Akerman, Jacksonville Hartsell, Gabriel M., McGlinchey Stafford, Jacksonville Lasseter, Richard L., Dennis Jackson Martin & Fontela, Jacksonville Mydock, Kimberly T., McGuireWoods, Jacksonville Poitier, Joni A., Moseley Prichard Parrish Knight & Jones, Jacksonville Sausaman, Alison H., Carr Allison, Jacksonville Small, Tashia M., Conroy Simberg Ganon Krevans Abel Lurvey Morrow & Schefer, Jacksonville Vickers, Heath L., Carr Allison, Jacksonville
Only attorneys who data verified with Super Lawyers for current year included on this list. All current selections reflected on superlawyers.com profiles.
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION
THE LIST BY PRIMARY AREA OF PRACTICE The list was finalized as of December 14, 2018. Any updates to the list (for example, status changes or disqualifying events) will be reflected on superlawyers.com. Names and page numbers in RED indicate a profile on the specified page.
APPELLATE Mahfood, Daniel, Creed & Gowdy, Jacksonville Sichta, Susanne K., The Sichta Firm, Jacksonville
BANKRUPTCY: CONSUMER King, Taylor, Mickler & Mickler, Jacksonville McCormick, Courtney A., McGuireWoods, Jacksonville
BUSINESS LITIGATION Apolito, Alessandro A., Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, Ponte Vedra Beach Baker IV, John S., Burr & Forman, Jacksonville Balz, Davis D., Murphy & Anderson, Jacksonville, 904-598-9282 Pg. S-3 Barauskas, Aleksas A., Akerman, Jacksonville Brandon, Adam, Rogers Towers, Ponte Vedra Beach Calhoun, Austin B., Jimerson Birr, Jacksonville Crocker, Bradley W., Holland & Knight, Jacksonville Edgecombe, Adam B., Jimerson Birr, Jacksonville George, Christian, Akerman, Jacksonville Gregory, Geremy, Balch & Bingham, Jacksonville Grimsley, Will, McGlinchey Stafford, Jacksonville Haines, Kayla A., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville Hamilton, Austin T., Jimerson Birr, Jacksonville Holladay-Tobias, Sara F., McGuireWoods, Jacksonville Houston, Hal, McGuireWoods, Jacksonville Joyce, Patrick W., Milam Howard Nicandri Gillam & Renner, Jacksonville Kennelly, Scott J., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville Kisz, Amy B., McGlinchey Stafford, Jacksonville La Bouef, Joshua R., Brennan Manna Diamond, Jacksonville Lockamy, Michael E., The Bedell Firm, Jacksonville Meadows, Brandon C., Jimerson Birr, Jacksonville Moon, Megan, Gunster, Jacksonville Morcom, Nicholas W., Woolsey Morcom, Jacksonville O’Leary, Emily Friend, Foley & Lardner, Jacksonville Olinto, Jamie W., Adams and Reese, Jacksonville Palmeri, Salvatore A., Bataineh Palmeri, Jacksonville Purdy, Lauren Vickroy, Gunster, Jacksonville Rogan, Joseph W., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville Stocker, Allison, Akerman, Jacksonville Syed, Asghar A., Gunster, Jacksonville Thomas, John R., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville
BUSINESS/CORPORATE Hill, Alexandria Vita, GrayRobinson, Jacksonville Peebles, Sally Kent, Vicente Sederberg, Jacksonville Sarnowski, Edward S., Holland & Knight, Jacksonville Thomas, Amanda B., Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow, Jacksonville
Achem, Jr., Sami R., Cole Scott & Kissane, Jacksonville
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HEALTH CARE Hedrick, Timothy D., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
IMMIGRATION Winston, Karen, Law Office of Karen Winston, Jacksonville
INSURANCE COVERAGE Davis, Todd M., Davis Law Firm, Jacksonville Underhill, W. Ashby, Coquina Law Group, St. Augustine
Crafton, Gabriel, Rogers Towers, Jacksonville Elder, Nicholas J., Gunster, Jacksonville MacLeod, Todd, Cole Scott & Kissane, Jacksonville Padgett, Scott A., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville
LAND USE/ZONING Trimmer, Cynthia K., Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow, Jacksonville Wallace, John W., Lewis Longman & Walker, Jacksonville
CONSUMER LAW Moore, Ryan, First Coast Consumer Law, Jacksonville Beach
PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: DEFENSE Cole, Blake H., Cole Scott & Kissane, Jacksonville Little, Bradley, Cole Scott & Kissane, Jacksonville Weedon, John K., Pozo-Diaz & Pozo, Jacksonville
CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS Hyde, Ryan, Thames Markey & Heekin, Jacksonville Markwalter, Catrina, Taylor English Duma, Jacksonville Neilson, Robert A., Burr & Forman, Jacksonville
CRIMINAL DEFENSE Alexander, Joshua S., Alexander Law Firm, St. Augustine Bonderud, Andrew Michael, The Bonderud Law Firm, Jacksonville Dreicer, Jesse, Tassone Dreicer & Hill, Jacksonville Hill, James P., Tassone Dreicer & Hill, Jacksonville Johnson, Diana L., Johnson and Lufrano, Jacksonville Leombruno, John P., Arnold Law Firm, Jacksonville Lufrano, Matthew I., Johnson and Lufrano, Jacksonville
CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DUI/DWI Schott, Shannon B., Plata Schott, Jacksonville
EMPLOYMENT & LABOR
PERSONAL INJURY GENERAL: PLAINTIFF Ahmed, Fraz, Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5 Foster, Sarah, Morgan & Morgan, Jacksonville Harris, Joel, Coker Law, Jacksonville, 866-549-5611 Pg. S-5 Iracki, Daniel A., Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5 Kirch, Janeen, Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5 Kirilloff, Robert M., Kirilloff Jowers, Jacksonville Portigliatti, Stefano, Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5 Steger, Brett L., Davis Broussard & Steger, Fernandina Beach Thompson, David, Coker Law, Jacksonville, 904-356-6071 Pg. S-5 Wagner, Katherine C., The Lawrence Law Group, Jacksonville Wilkes, Alisa D., Wilkes & Mee, Jacksonville
Chauncey, David E., Alexander Degance Barnett, Jacksonville Dave, Yash B., Smith Gambrell & Russell, Jacksonville Horovitz, Samuel J., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville Kynes, Cameron, McGuireWoods, Jacksonville Poindexter, James, Delegal Law Offices, Jacksonville
PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: DEFENSE
EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION: DEFENSE
PERSONAL INJURY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: PLAINTIFF
Bannon, Jesse D., Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, Jacksonville Richardson, Jennifer Shoaf, Jackson Lewis, Jacksonville
Taylor, Joshua W., Edwards & Ragatz, Jacksonville, 904-399-1609 Pg. S-8
Heiden, Megan R., Smith Hulsey & Busey, Jacksonville
REAL ESTATE
ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Hershorin, Brian J., Purcell Flanagan Hay & Greene, Jacksonville
Wilson, III, Thomas G. (Trey), Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow, Jacksonville
TAX
FAMILY LAW Bulger, Cydney, The Bulger Firm, Jacksonville Guerrero, Christie, Kinney & Sasso, Jacksonville
Sooriash, Jonathan D., J David Tax Law, Jacksonville
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION GENERAL LITIGATION
CIVIL LITIGATION: DEFENSE
Owens, Janet C., Rogers Towers, Jacksonville Von Roenn, Nicolle, Morgan & Morgan, Jacksonville
Cummings, James H., Smith Gambrell & Russell, Jacksonville
Akers, Holley N., O’Rourke & Akers, Jacksonville Tucker, Zachary G., Doolittle & Tucker, Jacksonville
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HARLES AND DAWN DUSS TRADED THE COAST FOR THE RIVER, moving from Neptune Beach to Riverside. Connie Riik of CSR interiors designed their coastal home with bright colors and a light and airy feel, so it only seemed fitting to bring her back into the picture to help design their new abode on the St. Johns. Charles grew up in the area and loves historic homes. When they decided it was time for a larger home, he and his wife looked to the Riverside area. The home they chose is a
distinct traditional Tudor Revival, built in 1925 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. “Although my clients love the Tudor style they do not like fussy details and prefer clean lines. They also appreciate color and pattern and are not afraid to incorporate those elements in their interiors, which we styled in a transitional fashion, respecting both the architecture of the home and the clients’ style and preferences,” says Riik. “Transitional looks bridge contemporary and traditional and were a perfect fit for this home.”
When Riik first began working on the space the couple asked for a light refresh: paint the walls, refinish the floors, add a bit of millwork. But within three weeks of moving in, Hurricane Irma came roaring up the state and flooded much of the neighborhood, water damaging the entire first floor of the home. “Future plans to remodel the kitchen and reconfigure the garage wing became top priority, along with mitigating water damage,” says Riik. The final results yielded a project more complicated than expected, but one with soft colors, classic lines, and playful pops of color. AUGUST 2019 / JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM
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Riik first selected the deep blue color of the kitchen island. From there she found tile that tied in the backsplash and added an additional pop of color and pattern. The chairs and bench sitting in the breakfast nook were also sourced to match the deep shade.
READY FOR IMPACT “I love wallpaper and how it can transform a space. I often hear people say ‘walllpaper is back,’ but I don’t think it ever left,” says Riik. “In particular, I like to use it in small spaces because it adds such impact. It is a great way to create interest with pattern, color and texture. It can be bold and fun or elegant and understated or everything in between.” 112 |
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The maps depict all of the places from where the couple’s families originate. “Dawn had the brilliant idea to infuse personal meaning into the display in this manner,” says Riik. “She actually did all of the research and located the maps which we then had framed. They fit perfectly into the home in a prominent place in the living room.”
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CHILDREN’S ROOM “I think children’s rooms should absolutely be fun,” says Riik. “I also think, if possible, they should be designed to last at least to middle school and will transition to the high school years and beyond. I think the choices we made for the Duss’ children will take them will into their early teens.”
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“The wine cellar was originally a closet that had been reimagined with a pass through to the adjacent living room to create a sort of bar,” says Riik. “We worked closely with JBL Corp to turn it into a cooled wine cellar. We continued the marble from the foyer into the space and utilized a wine storage system that facilitates maximizing bottle count in the small space.”
Vendor & Artist Sources: JBL Corp • Josiah Duff • Kravet • Scalamandre • JP & G Baker • Romo Fabric and Wallcovering • York Wallcoverings • Thibaut fabrics and wallcoverings • Thibaut Furniture • Duralee/ Clarke & Clarke • Schumacher • Visual Comfort • Currey & Co. • CTH Sherrill • Charles Stewart • Hickory White • Worlds Away • Arteriors u
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GET THE LOOK Patterned wallpaper, gold accents and bold accessories help emulate the Duss’ Tudor home.
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Vintage marbled map $45, Nat Maks
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Blue & white abstract patterned wallpaper $189, Mindthegap
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Multi-colored towels $4 each, Tom Tailor
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Granite soapdish $15, Garden Trading
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La Plage candle $50, Maison Balzac
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SOME THINGS ARE CLASSIC. Derby on Park—so named for its location on the corner of Park Street in Five Points—is one of them. Originally a Texaco Gas Station in the 1950s, the space has undergone a few transformations, serving as a greasy spoon for years before reopening as a more upscale spot in 2012, changing hands in 2018 and ultimately closing later that same year. In 2019, Chad Munsey and Michael Schmidt (owners of San Marco BBQ joint The Bearded Pig and Five Points arcade bar Rec Room) took over, reimagining the menu and the interior as a modern-day diner, and rebranding as Derby House Diner. The revamped restaurant is cozy and comfortable with a soda bar and banquette seating. Outside, a full shaded patio offers a place to unwind with a cocktail from the full liquor bar, which serves tropical classics like daiquiris ($10) and painkillers ($10). In true diner style, the menu focuses on a mix of comfort food classics and trendier dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner. Dig into the traditional diner breakfast plate with two eggs any style,
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hashbrowns or grits, a choice of meat and toast ($9). The hashbrowns are of the shoestring variety—ultra-crisp and ready for ketchup— and best followed up with a fluffy, flavorful short stack of pancakes ($4). If more contemporary eats are your jam, try the crab omelet ($12). The dish is surprisingly light considering it’s stuffed to the brim with jumbo lump crab and dressed with Hollandaise. Lunch and dinner options are of the heartier variety—cheesy Reubens dripping with Thousand Island ($12), flat-top burgers stuffed with thin patties ($9.50)—but there are healthier options, too. In fact, Derby is one of the only restaurants in Riverside offering juicy (and vegetarian) Beyond Burgers ($9.50), with sides ranging from salt-and-pepper fries to kale salad. For dessert, check out the display case of cakes and cookies baked by Anita Adams, former owner of popular Avondale confectionary Let Them Eat Cake. Need help deciding? Just ask Jackie, a waitress who’s worked at the Derby since 2012. Some things never change. u
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Brunch is served on weekends, 9 AM-3 PM, and includes Build Your Own Mimosas: a bottle of champs and a choice of two juices for $19.
The black-and-white photos lining the walls offer a glimpse at the Five Points of years past.
A daily Blue Plate Special (think meatloaf) will soon be offered each day.
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LET’S EAT! A curated primer to dining out in Northeast Florida Jacksonville Magazine offers a select list of area restaurants as a service to its readers. The directory does not include every restaurant in town. It does, however, feature many of the magazine’s Top 50 choices of must-try eateries, as well as a sampling of other notable Northeast Florida dining establishments. Restaurants to add or other suggestions from readers are welcome. Please contact us at mail@jacksonvillemag.com. ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside (641-1212; alhambrajax.com). With Executive Chef DeJuan Roy creating a fresh, new menu for each show, the Alhambra is becoming known as much for its culinary experience as it is for its Broadway-caliber productions. No longer a buffet service, the Alhambra prides itself on exceptional table service with the highest degree of professionalism. Meals feature a three-course prix-fixe menu, but the chef sneaks in a fourth course if the script calls for it. Full bar with an eclectic wine list. L, D, SB, $$$.
AL’S PIZZA 8060 Philips Hwy., Southside (731-4300;
mark serves family style meals with all the fixings one can handle. L (Sunday), D, $.
THE BEARDED PIG 1224 Kings Ave., San Marco (619-2247; thebeardedpigbbq.com). Resting on the Southbank of the St. Johns River, this barbecue joint specializes in Southern barbecue dishes ranging from brisket to pulled pork. Try a bit of everything with The San Marco platter that includes four meats and two sides. Complete with an outdoor seating area, the restaurant also offers an array of wine and local beer options. L, D $$.
alspizza.com) plus five other locations. Al’s is casual with a menu chock-full of pizza, calzones and pasta dishes. But its slick and funky atmosphere, not to mention unexpected dishes like mussels in wine and garlic butter sauce and fried chicken salad, also make it a favorite with foodies who normally wouldn’t dine at a pizza joint. During the week, Al’s offers $1.50 cheese slices at Happy Hour. L, D, $.
BELLWETHER 100 N. Laura St., Downtown (8027745, bellwetherjax.com). Expect minimalist decor and farm-to-table fare at this Downtown eatery, which serves up a fast-casual, order-at-the-counter lunch and offers an upscale dinner service. Burgers are always a great choice, but chef’s specials (such as the daily catch) are also worthy of attention. Don’t forget a cup of soft-serve ice cream. L, D, $$$.
AQUA GRILL 395 Front Street, Ponte Vedra Beach (285-3017; aquagrill.net). Since 1988, Aqua Grill has been wowing diners with an eclectic, multi-ethnic menu featuring the freshest local ingredients, prepared to order. For banquets, Aqua offers lakefront, climatecontrolled al fresco dining or a private dining room. They have a popular full service bar with all DirecTV sports packages. Casual. L, D, $$$.
BISCOTTIS 3556 St. Johns Ave., Avondale (3872060; biscottis.net). One of the few places where you can be seated between a Red Hat Society member and a purple-haired creative director, this Avondale institution specializes in innovative updates on old favorites like meatloaf served with apricot marinara sauce and duck confit pizza (dinner specials change daily). Casual. B, L, D, SB, $$.
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BISTRO AIX 1440 San Marco Blvd., San Marco (398-1949; bistrox.com). San Marco’s Bistro Aix (pronounced “X,” FYI) is stylish, yet unpretentious, in both décor and menu. The Mediterranean and Frenchinspired fare includes grilled lamb shank, a raw bar with oysters and seasonal seafood and handcrafted cocktails. If you can find a seat at the glowing martini bar, you won’t even mind a wait for a table. L, D, $$.
1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach (249-7402; oneoceanresort.com). The signature restaurant of One Ocean Resort blends culinary influences from Europe, the Caribbean, the Americas, and of course, the ocean. The menu includes signature dishes such as a cast-iron seared jumbo blue crab cake, coriander-dusted Hawaiian bass, Hudson Valley foie gras, Eden Farms pork chop and Mishima Ranch Wagyu beef tenderloin. B, L, D, $$$.
BARRIQUE KITCHEN & WINE BAR 3563 St. Johns Ave. Jacksonville, FL, (619-2150). This Avondale wine cellar-inspired restaurant emphasizes wining and dining with a wine list that spans some 200-plus selections and a menu of rustic offerings including goat cheese ravioli, lamb chops, veal meatball sliders, clams and calamari. The ‘small plate approach’ encourages sharing, though there are sandwiches and pizzas, as well. L, D, $$. BAR ZIN BISTRO & WINE BAR 924 1st Coast Hwy., Fernandina Beach (310-6620). While the libations are the draw here, this bistro’s eclectic menu features dishes in support of its farm-to-table philosophy. With inside or al fresco dining, enjoy seasonal specials such as rum and pepper painted Florida snapper, fried green tomato Napoleon and seared North Carolina trout. L, D, $$.
BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT 1534 Oak St., Five Points (380-3091; blacksheep5points.com). The independent restaurant offers a menu that emphasizes local ingredients, as well as a full bar and rooftop dining. Popular items on the menu include chicken and dumplings, shrimp and grits and beef short rib pot roast. L, D, $$. BLACKSTONE GRILLE 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Fruit Cove (287-0766; blackstone-grille.com). Serving a variety of modern American fusion choices, such as pan-seared sea bass, filet mignon au poivre and scallop and shrimp Newburg. Private dining room. Upscale. L, D, $$$. BLK SHP @ INTUITION 929 E. Bay St., Downtown
bb’s 1019 Hendricks Ave., San Marco (306-0100;
(683-7720) Local beer and good eats: the perfect pairing. At BLK SHP @ Intuition guests can enjoy locally brewed varieties of Intuition beer, alongside upgraded bar eats like brisket barbecue, fried cheese curds, and a pretty addictive cheeseburger. L, D, $.
bbsrestaurant.com). The San Marco bistro’s upscale comfort food, which includes yellowfin tuna tartare, ancho-spiced rotisserie turkey, white truffle pizza and warm goat cheese salad (specials change daily) and to-die-for desserts, keep patrons filling up the oneroom dining space. Enjoy the slow-roasted springer chicken with a glass of pinot noir. L, D, SB, $$.
BLUE BAMBOO 3820 Southside Blvd., Southside (646-1478; bluebamboojacksonville.com). Innovative menu features miso-marinated salmon, lemongrass crab cakes, Cantonese orange duck, ahi tuna salad and Mandarin orange cake. Features a wine lounge and patio dining. Casual. L, D, $$.
BEACH ROAD CHICKEN DINNERS 4132 Atlantic Blvd., Arlington (398-7980). Beach Road has been serving fried chicken, biscuits, fries and sweet tea to area families since the 1930s. The Jacksonville dining land-
BLUE ORCHID 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville (723-1300; blueorchid.menu). Blue Orchid focuses on offering a taste of Thailand, utilizing traditional ingredients such as palm sugar, Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves.
GUIDE to the GUIDE: B–Breakfast; L –Lunch; D–Dinner; SB–Sunday Brunch $ — $10 or less; $$ — $11 to $20; $$$ — $21 to $30; $$$$ — $31 or above These $ categories are based upon the average cost of a dinner entrée excluding drinks, desserts and/or gratuities.
Note: Some restaurant entrée prices do not include à la carte sides or salad. All phone numbers are in the (904) area code. Cafeterias, fast food joints and primarily takeout restaurants are not eligible for inclusion.
Coconut shell curry, pad thai and dynamite chicken are among the house specialties with a range of curries, stir frys, noodle and rice dishes to choose from. L, D, $$.
BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS 869 Stockton St., Riverside; 2400 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach; 1903 Hendricks Ave., San Marco (boldbeancoffee.com). This small-batch, artisanal coffee house is popular for its fresh-baked muffins and scones, hip clientele and, of course, strong brews. Bold Bean specializes in handmade, single-origin coffee and espresso beverages with homemade syrups like spicy chocolate and honey vanilla. B, L, $. BONO’S BBQ Multiple locations (880-8310; bonosbarbq.com). Meat is the draw at Bono’s Pit Bar-BQ, which has been pit-smoking everything from turkey to pork since 1949. Try the Slawpy Pig, a heaping pile of pulled pork topped with coleslaw and served with sides such as fried corn on the cob, collard greens, or Brunswick stew. L, D, $. THE BREAD & BOARD 1030 Oak St., Five Points (thebreadandboard.com). Pretty much everything is homemade at this gourmet deli in Five Points, from the breads to the spreads. Sandwiches are tasty and inventive, like the pork & collards with smoked pork shoulder, ham, white cheddar, Carolina mustard sauce and a baguette—and daily specials are always on offer. On weekends, locals line up for brunch service, which includes oversized sticky buns, wings and waffles, and funfetti French toast. L, D, SB, $$. BREW FIVE POINTS 1024 Park St., Five Points (374-5789). Brew Five Points offers flavored waffles, quiche, breakfast tacos, sandwiches, salad and sweets to accompany the variety of toasts with toppings including avocado, radish, hummus and chocolatepecan spread. Try the Loki’s Escape toast with rosemary garlic bread, dill cream cheese, smoked salmon and shaved asparagus. B, L, SB, $. BURLINGAME RESTAURANT 20 S. 5th St., Fernandina Beach (432-7671). New to the Fernandina Beach scene, this casual fine dining restaurant offers patrons an eclectic menu of Southern favorites and seafood dishes that change with the season. Try the heirloom tomato and peach salad with country ham, burrata, sherry vinegar reduction and toasted pine nuts. D, SB, $$$. BURRITO GALLERY 21 E. Adams St., Downtown (598-2922); 300 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach (246-6521); 90 Riverside Ave., Brooklyn (355-4889). The art-filled yet laid-back Burrito Gallery continues to turn out traditional Mexican favorites, albeit with a twist—along with some new menu offerings. Tacos, queso, nachos, enchiladas, ‘dillas and salads are all on the menu, and so are entrée-sized plates such as flat-iron steak, jerk chicken, and fresh fish. All best served with an ice cold margarita, of course. L, D, $. AUGUST 2019 / JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM
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¾ tsp. kosher salt ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper ¼ tsp. sugar
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5.Combine cheddar cheese and cream cheese by hand until well incorporated. 6.Combine mayo mix and cheese; mix together by hand. 7. Chop remaining peppers and add to mixture until well blended.
1 ¼ lbs. cheddar, shredded Makes two cups of pimento cheese. Whittington recommends using a grind of pure brisket— sourced from your local butcher—to create burgers. Just hand-patty and lightly season with salt and pepper. u
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CAFFE ANDIAMO 225 Village Main St., Ponte Vedra Beach (280-2299; caffeandiamo-pvb.com). A copper pizza oven highlights this chic eatery specializing in frutti di mare, pollo paisano, veal chop carbone and vongole Positano. Pasta highlights include linguini with a medley of seafood with your choice of marinara or garlic and olive oil. The “rustica” pizza is topped with grilled chicken, caramelized onions and roasted red peppers. L, D, $$.
helped bring luxury back to Downtown Jax, thanks to a gold and marble-clad champagne and caviar bar, personal wine lockers, and a rooftop lounge. Dining at Cowford is an experience, right down to the tabletops (the design mimics the flow of the St. Johns River). Thankfully, it isn’t completely over-the-top. That aforementioned caviar, for instance, comes served with homemade tater tots. There are also plenty of hand-cut steaks, chops and hefty sides served á la carte. L, D, $$$$.
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is best-known for its wine (the namesake winery produces around 600,000 gallons of vino per year). The menu is vast as well, and includes gluten-free options and dishes such as churrasco-grilled steak, pistachio-crusted grouper and gnocchi carbonara. L, D, $$.
COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER 630 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach (246-0304; cousinsmainelobster.com). Lobster, lobster, and more lobster, this restaurant chain has brought New England cuisine to the residents of Neptune Beach. They offer wild-caught, sustainable, premium lobster straight from Maine. Offering two style of lobster rolls, as well as lobster tots, lobster tacos, and lobster mac and cheese. L. D, $$$.
COWFORD CHOPHOUSE 101 E. Bay St., Downtown (862-6464; cowfordchophouse.com). When Cowford Chophouse finally opened in 2017, it
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COOP 303 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (372-4507; coop303.com). New to the Jacksonville Beach area, this restaurant opened its doors in late August. Offering an innovative take on classic Southern dishes such as peaches & cream, a fried green tomato starter served with a peach jam, and bacon bourbon sundae, topped with a white chocolate blondie and candied bacon. L, D, $$.
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(683-7182). Opened by a brothersister team who strive to create fromscratch comfort meals, this eatery serves authentic southern fare from start to finish. Diners can start their meal with boiled peanuts or pimento cheese fritters, or even a fried vegetable trio. The menu offers everything from fried chicken to shrimp and grits to chicken pot pie (and don’t forget the biscuits). B, L, D, $$.
EL JEFE 947 Edgewood Ave S., Murray Hill (619-0938; eljefejax.com). Puffy tacos, two types of salsa, copious amounts of queso and strong margaritas are the focus at this spacious Tex-Mex restaurant in the heart of Murray Hill. Choose from the standard tacos, fajitas and the like, or venture off the beaten path with a street corn salad and an order of mole-grilled chicken. L, D, $$.
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ELEVEN SOUTH BISTRO 216 11th Ave. S., Jacksonville Beach (241-1112; elevensouth.com). This upscale eatery features an extensive wine list, mesquite wood grill and outdoor patio. Seafood martini, lobster mac and cheese, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass and mesquite-grilled certified Angus beef tenderloin highlight the menu. L, D, $$$$.
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11362 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin (2620006; chophouse13.com). Long known as The Tree Steakhouse, this Mandarin mainstay reopened as ChopHouse Thirteen in May after a full-scale renovation and rebrand. The new name pays tribute to its location off of State Road 13, while the new look evokes a classic chophouse atmosphere. The menu, however, remains largely the same, with a focus on 100 percent certified Black Angus steaks, seafood, in-house prepared sides and a diverse wine selection. L,D, $$$.
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THE FISH COMPANY 725-12 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (246-0123; thefishcojax.com). With a crowded raw bar, oyster specials Monday-Saturday 2-7 PM, and a wide variety of fresh, locally-caught seafood. The Fish Company offers a little something for everyone. Chef Bill Pinner's menu combines signature items, like fried Mayport shrimp baskets with new favorites, such as the Szechuan fish. The restaurant offers several specials throughout the week. L, D, $$$. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach (853-5680, flyingiguana.com). This Neptune Beach taqueria features an eclectic assortment of tacos, as well as heartier fare, like Peruvian rotisserie chicken, blue corncrusted grouper and Agave-brined pork chops. The bar features more than 100 tequilas, as well as nightly live music and al fresco dining. L, D, SB, $$.
GILBERT’S SOCIAL 4021 Southside Blvd., Southside (647-7936; gilbertssocial.co). Top Chef’s Kenny Gilbert brings his culinary style to Jacksonville’s Southside. The menu features many of the Southern dishes (Fernandina Beach hot chicken, pork spare ribs, cast iron roasted broccoli)
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creating their favorite beverage. Manifest Distilling has launched a Bottle-Your-Own Whiskey Program, allowing guests to fill up a personal bottle of straight rye whiskey directly from its aging barrel. The 750 ml bottles ($55) include Manifest packaging, along with a neck label that bottlers can sign and date themselves. The first barrel contains Manifest’s core organic rye whiskey recipe distilled with 60 percent rye and 40 percent hard red spring wheat, and was aged for 26 months in a 30-gallon oak barrel. “We have worked hard over the past 18 months to scale up our rye whiskey production and we can’t think of a better way to highlight that than to offer it at cask strength, right from the barrel,” says Manifest president David Cohen. The bottles can be filled during Manifest’s normal tasting room hours, 2-7 PM, Thursday through Sunday. Private bottle-filling experiences are available by appointment. u — LAUREN WILLINS
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Meat alternatives have gone from science fiction to the dinner table, with a number of producers now offering products that look, smell and, in some cases, even “bleed” like the real thing. Impossible Foods makes their namesake burger by fermenting a genetically engineered yeast to create a blood-like substance that emulates red meat. Sounds strange, but the resulting burgers are so popular that they’ll soon be available at Burger Kings nationwide (test markets have already experienced shortages of the Impossible Whopper due to high demand). Beyond Meat’s burger is similar—plant-based but marketed to meateaters—and can often be found in the meat aisle at grocery stores. Proponents of these plant-based alternatives say they produce significantly less food waste than conventional meat and don’t come with the negative health consequences. Even well-known meat purveyors, such as Tyson, Bell and Cargill, seem convinced, having invested millions into lab-grown and alternative meat technology. The Impossible Burger is available at a handful of local eateries, including Kickbacks Gastropub and Red Robin, and the Beyond Burger can be ordered at all area BurgerFi locations. u
listed on the Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen menu located in Fernandina Beach. L, D, $$$.
HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE 46 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine (824-7765; hookedon harrys.com). Located at the foot of the Bridge of Lions, Harry’s has a waterfront view, which diners can enjoy from either the indoor seating area or the tree-lined courtyard. The menu features Cajun favorites such as jambalaya, shrimp and scallops Orleans. L, D, $$. HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE 1001 Park St., Five Points; 241 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. (eathawkers.com). Small plates are the draw at this boisterous, group-friendly fusion restaurant. Don’t miss the roti canai—a Malaysian flatbread served with a side of signature curry sauce—before chowing down on copious bowls of noodles, spicy soups and rice dishes. L, D, $$. KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT 9965 San Jose Blvd.; Mandarin (683-9903). Kazu aims to please sushi connoisseurs with an eclectic list of rolls including the Dancing Eel Roll with eel, shrimp, tobiko, seaweed salad, avocado and spicy mayo, or the Super Kazu Roll with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, shrimp, crab, avocado, cucumber and tobiko. Other dishes include pork and shrimp dumplings coated in wasabi, Kazu spicy beef and a variety of bento boxes. L, D, $$$. MARKER 32 14549 Beach Blvd., Intracoastal West (223-1534). This classic go-to caters to a more grown-up Beaches crowd, albeit one that’s fun and kind of buzzy. The broiled oysters are always topnotch, and the bar is perpetually two to three people deep—even so, a glass of crisp white wine while taking in the view of the Intracoastal Waterway is totally worth it. L, D, $$$. MATTHEW’S RESTAURANT 2107 Hendricks Ave., San Marco (396-9922). The ever-changing menu brings influences as diverse as Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian and Southern to the plate. Look for escargot or venison carpaccio, Maine diver scallops and nightly soufflés. Petrossian and Osetra caviar, too. D, $$$$.
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METRO DINER Multiple area locations including 3302 Hendricks Ave., San Marco (398-3701; metrodiner. com). The interior atmosphere is reminiscent of the Art Deco era, with black and silver vintage bar stools overlooking an open kitchen where cooks flip pancakes and burgers. Don’t forget to check the blackboard for breakfast and lunch specials and try the Yo Hala on the Square, as featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. B, L, SB, $. MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR 110 1st St., Neptune Beach (249-5573, mezzarestaurantandbar.com). Pan-seared scallops, hand-made pappardelle and wood-fired pizzas highlight a creative menu at Mezza, which offers dinner in three different spaces: the bar and lounge, where children can make their own pizzas at a wood-fired oven in the early part of the evening; a covered patio, where guests can sit outdoors protected from the elements; and a main dining room for those who like their evening meal to be a little bit more formal. D, $$$. THE MINI BAR 1300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach (minibardonuts.com) With specialty flavors and Instagram-worthy eats and decor, the Mini Bar is sure to please a variety of palates. Donuts are about the size of a golf ball, so guests can try several of the shop’s 16 signature flavors, like maple bacon and sea salt caramel. They also offer a wide variety of coffee and espresso drinks from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters. B, SB, $.
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DINING OUT What’s new in the First Coast restaurant scene? Chef Anita Dalton has opened Catie Rosie’s Comfort Cuisine in Springfield, a food truck specializing in, well, comfort food. The menu focuses on seasonal, fresh, and locally sourced produce, seafood, and dry goods and will soon be parked in and around the Urban Core. Speaking of Springfield, String Sports Brewery has completed the neighborhood’s trifecta of breweries along the Main Street corridor. This sports-themed brewery is situated in a former service station and every beer on the menu has a sports-related name. Strings also has an in-house restaurant, Strings Street Fare, helmed by Chef Patrick Dillon, formerly the sous chef at famed Charleston restaurant Edmunds Oast. 1. 5. 10. 15. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
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Jacksonville institution Beach Road Chicken Dinners has been sold to new owners and temporarily closed. Nathan Stuart and Margo Klar intend to reopen the landmark as Beach Road Fish House & Oyster Bar. But don’t worry. Jacksonville’s oldest restaurant will still offer the fan-favorite fried chicken on its new menu. Derby on Park has been transformed once again. The Five Points restaurant reopened on June 17 as the Derby House Diner. Customers can expect traditional—but slightly sophisticated— twists on diner food, like burgers, steak and fries, and tuna melts. The full bar and covered patio remain. Chimney Lakes has a new food addition. Tbaar Cafe Oakleaf recently opened and serves fresh pressed juices, smoothies and milk tea. Fla. Juice + Bowl, a fast-casual eatery specializing in smoothies, juices, poke bowls and acai bowls, will open a second location on San Marco Blvd. Its first location, in Jacksonville Beach, serves lunch and dinner. u — LW
catfish and buttermilk fried chicken. Full catering services, live music (Beaches and St. Augustine only). L, D, $$.
MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 225 E. Coastline Dr., Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Northbank (354-4350; mortons.com). After more than five years of closing its Southbank location, Morton’s returns to Jacksonville but this time on the other side of the St. Johns River. The high-end steakhouse has been serving signature cuts for nearly 40 years. Before cutting into one of the steaks and chops, start out with the ahi tuna tower. Sides are served family style, just enough to share. Don’t forget the restaurant’s signature hot chocolate cake. D, $$$$. MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS St. Johns Town Center, Southside (998-9744; moxiefl.com). Unique dishes like pimento cheese toast with potato chips and chicken and waffles with maple mousse and pepper jelly are Chef Tom Gray’s personal take on contemporary regional American cuisine, influenced from his Southern upbringing, extensive travels and past professional experiences. L, D, $$-$$$. M SHACK 1012 Margaret St. (423-1283); St. Johns Town Center (642-5000); 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (241-2599); 641 Crosswater Pkwy., Nocatee (395-3575). An expanding venture of brothers and chefs Matthew and David Medure gets back to the basics. Hormonefree beef burgers (with toppings like foie gras and bacon onion compote) and all-beef hot dogs make up most of the menu, but sweet potato tots and hand-spun milkshakes in flavors like pecan pie and marshmallow brûlée add a gourmet flair. L, D, $. NINETEEN Sawgrass Clubhouse, Ponte Vedra Beach (273-3238; tpcsawgrass.com). Gorgeous clubhouse open to all serves a variety of fare such as grilled grouper with poblano grit cake, corn-crusted flounder, “Jim Furyk’s” filet mignon and “Phil Mickelson” lobster ravioli. Sunday features a buffet, while the rest of the week holds a nightly happy hour. B, L, D, SB, $$. NORTH BEACH BISTRO 725-6 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (372-4105; nbbistro.com). Since 2008, North Beach Bistro has created a loyal following with hand-cut steaks, local seafood and dishes such as seafood paella and ahi tuna tacos. A secluded art gallery provides private dining space in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. Casual. L, D, $$. OCEAN 60 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach (247-0060; ocean60.com). Chef-owned, CIA-certified restaurant serving shrimp and goat cheese spiedini, Costa Rican shrimp ceviche, seafood chowder, whole fried fish and veal Montrachet. Upscale. Martini room with live music Wednesday through Saturday. D, $$$. ORSAY 3630 Park St., Avondale (381-0909; restaurantorsay.com). Acclaimed neighborhood bistro specializes in French-inspired cuisine. The house-made charcuterie options are can’t-miss, as are the escargot with mushrooms, lemons and garlic. Entrée standouts include mussels, bouillebaisse and coq au vin. The lobster pot pie is the stuff of legend. Save room for the vanilla bean crème brûlée. On cool evenings the outside tables and lounge chairs fill up fast. A small bar is ideal for a cocktail as one waits for a free table. D, SB, $$$$. PEONY ASIAN BISTRO 10586 Old St. Augustine Rd., Mandarin (268-3889). The strip mall location belies the delicious Cantonese-style plates being served inside Mandarin’s Peony Asian Bistro. The restaurant’s interior is inviting, with attentive servers who are happy to make recommendations. And while the go-tos are available (fried rice, sweet and sour chicken), wise diners will venture outside the standards, opting for orders of umami-rich salt-and-pepper squid and salted fish and eggplant hot pots. L, D, $$. POE’S TAVERN 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (241-7637; poestavern.com). This Edgar Allen Poe-inspired gastropub is best known for its gourmet hamburgers, like the Pit & Pendulum with applewood bacon and cheddar cheese, or the Tell-Tale Heart, topped with a fried egg. Fish tacos, bountiful salads, and a daily market fish sandwich round out the menu and all are served with hand-cut fries. More than 50 beers are available and the expansive outdoor patio—with prime people watching opportunities—is open during lunch or dinner. L,D, $.
RAGTIME TAVERN 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (241-7877; ragtimetavern.com). Open for more than 20 years, Ragtime is Northeast Florida’s first microbrewery. The menu is loaded with items like shrimp bruschetta, Louisiana crawfish and sautéed mussels. Try the bistro filet and crab-stuffed shrimp, Cajun fettuccine or the sesame tuna. L, D, SB, $$. THE RAINTREE 102 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine (824-7211; raintreerestaurant.com). This standby for special occasions specializes in steak and seafood in a Victorian home, complete with a fireplace and a koi pond. Dinner runs the gamut from beef Wellington to shrimp and lobster pasta. Don't miss the decadent dessert bar with made-to-order crepes, adult ice cream cocktails, warm cookies and cake. D, SB, $$$. THE REEF 4100 Hwy. A1A, St. Augustine (824-8008; thereefstaugustine.com). The menu at this casual oceanfront restaurant encompasses a variety of seafood, fresh fish, steaks and pasta entrées, as well as soups, salads and sandwiches. Prime rib, fresh grouper and organic salmon are favorites with the locals, but the main attraction is The Reef’s “famous” Sunday champagne brunch, featuring eggs Benedict, crab legs, waffles and a carving station. L, D, SB, $$$. RESTAURANT DORO 106 1st St., Neptune Beach (853-6943; restaurantdoro.com). This beach chic restaurant offers "New American" cuisine—think fresh fish and locally sourced veggies—with an upscale bent. Dining is intimate with seating for approximately 40 guests and reservations are recommended. Save room for the hot fudge sundae for dessert. D, $$$. RESTAURANT MEDURE 818 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach (543-3797; restaurantmedure.com). This restaurant features high-end favorites like escargot and caviar while also making room for classics like meatloaf. They are known for their fish and pasta dishes made of only local produce. When it comes to wine, their house sommelier puts the menu together. Hand-crafted cocktails and local and international beers are also available. Keep an eye out for the soufflé of the evening. D, $$$.
RUE SAINT-MARC 2103 San Marco Blvd., San Marco (619-0861; ruesaintmarc.com). Executive Chef Scott Alters alongside beverage director Gabrielle Saul have joined together with chefs Matthew and David Medure to open this French-inspired restaurant. Breakfast items such as French-styled omelets, poached eggs on a croissant and rainbow trout are served Monday through Friday beginning at 7 AM and at 8 AM on Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sunday. Lunch features a selection of sandwiches among other items, and for dinner entrées include dishes such as roasted cornish hen and Moroccan lamb shoulder.B, L, D, SB, $$.
SALENTO 11018 Old St Augustine Rd., Mandarin (374-5882). Pink-tinged walls and platters overflowing with meat make this Colombian steakhouse a highly Instagrammable restaurant, but the food is every bit as delicious as it looks on social media. For a true taste of South America, order off the “from the grill” section of the menu, which includes a variety of proteins: shrimp, chicken, pork and fish among them. There’s also a smattering of arepas filled with everything from ham and pineapple to beef and avocado. L, D, $$. SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK 1018 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach (372-4456; saltlifefoodshack.com); 321 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Enjoy a wide array of specialty menu items, including a tuna poke bowl, hand-rolled sushi, local fried shrimp and beer can chicken. L, D, $$. SOUTH KITCHEN + SPIRITS 3638 Park St., Avondale (475-2362, south.kitchen); 150 Pine Lake Dr., Nocatee. The varied menu at South features everything from popcorn shrimp to superfood salad, Bold City braised beef stroganoff to the ham, egg and cheese burger. With seating for 230 and plenty of cocktails to try (including a duck fat Sazerac), there’s no hurry to make up your mind here. A table on the covered patio is always nice, weather permitting. L, D, $$. TACOLU 1712 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach (249-TACO; tacolu.com). Offering a blend of Baja-style cuisine, this ever-popular, casual Beaches sit-down
eatery offers a new twist on the traditional taco. But what really sets it apart from the pack is its selection of over 50 tequilas. L, D, SB, $.
TAVERNA 1986 San Marco Blvd., San Marco (398-3005; taverna.restaurant). San Marco Square’s upscale dining option features handcrafted Italian dishes with seasonal produce and meat from local purveyors. Handcrafted cocktails, salads, meats and pizzas made in a wood-burning oven are top sellers. L, D, SB, $$. TOWN HALL 2012 San Marco Blvd., San Marco (398-0726; townhalljax.com). Town Hall is the kind of place where you can wile away the better part of an evening with a plate of duck fat cornbread and a bottle of rosé. The food is excellent but the experience is made even better by the fact that the space is appointed with comfortable couches, warmly hued artwork, and thoughtful design touches, such as outlets at every high-top table in the bar area (perfect when your phone needs a charge). D, SB, $$$. TREYLOR PARK 158 Marketside Ave., Ponte Vedra Beach (834-7356; treylorpark.com). Located in Nocatee's Town Center, Treylor Park leans into its name with wooden tables, industrial seating, televisions and bric-a-brac adorning the walls in its 100-seat main space that features a full bar. Executive Chef Marvin Sterling III’s offerings include inventive combos like PB&J chicken wings tossed in a peanut, pecan butter and peach jelly sauce, and Panko crusted avocado fries with Sriracha aioli. L, D, $$. TRUE FOOD KITCHEN ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Center (996-7333; truefoodkitchen.com). One of St. Johns Town Center's newest dining options shuns overwhelming portions in favor of nutritious, satisfying eats. Founded by celebrity doctor Andrew Weil (and backed by Oprah), True Food Kitchen focuses on all things sustainable, organic, and responsibly sourced. Expect dishes such as dashi ramen, turkey burgers and spaghetti squash casserole. L, D, $$$.
VALLEY SMOKE 11 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach (285-3235; valleysmoke.com) . Valley Smoke features a menu that’s a modern take on traditional barbecue. Heavy Southern influences like housemade cornbread, beef brisket and pulled pork plates are balanced by items such as Atlantic salmon and venison Jagerschnitzel. L, D, $$$. VERNON’S SAWGRASS MARRIOTT 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach (280-3405) Panoramic views, a robust sustainability program and an open concept kitchen are the draws at Vernon's. The menu is peppered with locally sourced veggies, house-made honeys, prime steaks, chops and salads. B, D, $$$.
V PIZZA 1406 Hendricks Ave., San Marco (527-1511; vpizza.com); 528 1st St. N., Jacksonville Beach (8536633); 12601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin (647-9424). This eatery turns pizza-making into an art form. Three wood-fired ovens show patrons just what they’re getting when they order one of the Neopolitan-style pizzas. Go with a classic margherita with mozzarella, basil and tomato or try the pizza carnivora with sausage, pepperoni, pancetta, red onion, roasted garlic, basil and mozzarella. In addition to pies, V Pizza offers salads, calzones, paninis and even roasts chicken wings in the wood-fired ovens. L, D, $$. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP 2032 C.R. 220, Orange Park (269-4198; whiteysfish-camp.com) . Situated adjacent to Swimming Pen Creek, Whitey’s began as a tackle shop in 1963, but it wasn’t until 1988 that the establishment was complete with a full service bar, kitchen, dining room and outside deck. Daily blackboard chef’s specialty entrées include north-of-theborder steamed snowcrab legs, shrimp boil, beerbattered fried grouper, sautéed crab and shrimp cakes, and all-you-can-eat catfish. Come by boat or car and look for an open table out by the water. L, D, $$. u Send food and restaurant news, ideas or questions to mail@jacksonvillemag.com. AUGUST 2019 / JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM
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The Quiz Since this is our Money issue, we thought it fitting to include a few brain teasers of local finanical interest
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Jacksonville’s original Main Library—a fourcolumned building Downtown that still stands today and now houses law offices—was built in the early 1900s with funds from what wealthy industrialist? A. Andrew Carnegie B. John D. Rockefeller C. Henry Ford D. Cornelius Vanderbilt
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Giancarlo Stanton played for the Jacksonville Suns baseball team for one year (in 2009) before being called up to the Major Leagues. In 2014, Stanton signed what was then the largest contract in the history of North American sports. What were the terms? A. 10-year, $120 million B. 11-year, $150 million C. 12-year, $225 million D. 13-year, $325 million
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In 2017, over 20 homes in Northeast Florida were sold for more than $2 million. The most expensive was a five-bedroom, two and a half bath, 10,000 square footer on San Jose Blvd. (pictured). Within $100,000, how much did it sell for?
The 1997 film G.I. Jane starring Demi Moore shot most of its scenes in Jacksonville. How much money did the Ridley Scott-directed movie gross at the box office? A. $97.1 million; B. $178 million; C. $100.4 million; D. $129.2 million
5 6 The Welcome Food Store on Loretto Road can be regarded as the luckiest place in town. How many people have won big Florida Lottery jackpots with tickets purchased at the store? A. 11; B. 9; C. 2; D. 6
According to the Jacksonville Daily Record, among the highest-paid executives in Jax is Black Knight CEO Anthony Jabbour. Within $500,000 (including salary and incentives) how much was he paid in 2018?
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According to Forbes, the Jacksonville Jaguars are worth $2.075 billion. Shad Khan purchased the team from Wayne Weaver in 2011. How much did he reportedly pay for the franchise? A. $440 million B. $550 million C. $770 million D. $880 million
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