Jacksonville Magazine, June 2018, Best Doctors

June 2018

198 Best Doctors in 56 specialties LIGHT THE NIGHT

MEET THE PHYSICIANS KEEPING JAXSONS HEALTHY

Revisiting the inaugural Jacksonville Lantern Parade

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The BEST places to SWIM, EAT & PLAY in Northeast Florida

QUARTERLY Latest décor trends, tips and more

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You won’t find a physiatrist in the E.R. providing

Second, they work towards Restoring Function.

chest compressions, or in the operating room

Physiatrists lead interdisciplinary teams which

asking the nurse for a scalpel. But, that’s not to

often include physical therapists, occupational

say they don’t do something equally important.

therapists,

speech-language

pathologists,

nursing staff, and physician extenders. In addition Physiatrists

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medical

doctors,

specialty

to helping patients regain strength, coordination,

trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

and other functional improvements, physiatrists

They treat a variety of disabling conditions

also work to help people adapt to new ways of

such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury,

doing things.

neurological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, developmental disorders, and chronic pain.

Finally physiatrists serve an important role in Educating patients and families. They help them

The debilitating damage following a traumatic

understand their injuries and how to provide

event can last a lifetime. Physiatrists emphasize

proper care giving during the recovery process.

long-term quality of life, creating a unique path

They provide useful information about what to

for each patient based on their functional goals.

expect, care giving and support, and how long the recovery might take.

There are three ways that physiatrists help patients in their journey.

“We understand the impairments associated with illnesses and injuries,” says Kerry Maher,

The first is Medical Management. Physiatrists are

M.D., Vice President of PM&R Consulting and

very aware of how medical issues affect a patient’s

Physian Relations. “We recognize the importance

ability and motivation to reach their goals. By

of saving of lives in medicine, but we also

having a broad base of training they are able

understand that the quality of that life is really

to use this knowledge to help patients hit their

important.”

physical, emotional, medical, and social targets.

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Parag Shah, M.D. Charles M. Dempsey, M.D. Medical Director,, Rehabilitation Services at Bartram Crossing

Medical Director,, Stroke Program, Memorial Hospital Consultant Liaison Service

Carolyn Geis, M.D. Medical Director,, Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation

Keisha Smith, M.D. Associate Medical Director,, Stroke Program

Adria Johnson, M.D.

Sarala H. Srinivasa, M.D.

Staff Physiatrist

Staff Physiatrist

Geneva Tonuzi, o M.D. Jorge Perez Lopez, M.D. Staff Physiatrist

Medical Director,, Brooks Spinal Cord Injury Program & Cybernic Treatment Center

Kerry Maher, M.D. Vice President of PM&R Consulting and Physian Relations

Marla Trapp, M.D.

Kennetth Ngo, M.D.

Howard Weiss D.O.

Medical D Director,, Brain Injury Program

Medical Director,, Pain Rehabilitation

Trevor Paris, M.D. Medical D Director for Brooks Rehabilita ation Hospitall, Vice Pressident of Brooks Rehabilita ation Medical Group, Medical D Director of University Crossing

Medical Director,, Bartram Crossing SNF

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Publisher’s Letter Allow us

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Seen People, parties & pics

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JaxLife Hot trends, culture, travel and local style

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THE BEST OF JACKSONVILLE EVERY MONTH // JUNE 2018

30 Agenda Looking for something to do this month?

160 Flavor The city’s premier monthly roundup of local food and fine dining. Plus, a visit to Crane Ramen in Five Points and a Great Chefs of Jacksonville recap.

178 Backstory The heat is on with this summer quiz

DEPARTMENTS: 38 History A long-defunct Downtown building could become a civil rights museum

40 Health Intermittent fasting

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Perspective UNF biology building is not your typical classroom

44 Home Why international buyers are snapping up properties in Jacksonville

46 Family Child developmental experts weigh in on “helicopter” parenting

FEATURES: 49 Best Doctors 2018 Northeast Florida’s top physicians as rated by their peers from The Best Doctors in America®

122 Slow Burn How soon until prescribing cannabis becomes mainstream in the Sunshine State?

128 Rhythm of the Runway A recap of IIDA’s April fashion show

135 Home Design Quarterly Look inside a waterfront stunner in Ponte Vedra. Plus, décor trends and storage ideas for small spaces

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150 Summer Fun Ideas for the best ways to cool off, dig in and drink up this summer.

156 Let There Be Light The inaugural Jacksonville Lantern Parade illuminated Downtown

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“Dr. Q” Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, Chair of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic photo by AGNES LOPEZ

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WELCOME JACKSONVILLE, YOU NEED TO SHAPE UP. Literally. As a group, the residents of Duval County comprise an unhealthy lot when compared to other regions of Florida. And our overall health and fitness show few signs of significant improvement on the horizon. We eat poorly, drink too much, smoke too much, laze around too often and our bedrooms and closets are just a mess. I added the last part, but you get the idea. According to the Florida Department of Health, we need to make some changes in our lives, folks. Sooner rather than later.

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Over the course of about a year, the health department and its public health partners developed the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for Duval County with the goal of helping us live longer and healthier lives. It’s going to be a tall order, particularly for a county where far too many orders come with a large side of French fries apparently. In Jax, more than 66 percent of adults and one-quarter of middle and high school students are overweight or obese.

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The fact that a majority of us have little worry of ever being refered to as “svelte” or “willowy” is a problem. But we’ve got JOSEPH WHITE plenty of other issues to address. In Duval, PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF deaths by coronary heart disease, stroke joe@jacksonvillemag.com and diabetes track higher than the statewide average, as do cases of gonorrhea, low birth rate and deaths caused by HIV/AIDS. And, for some reason, our high schoolers are twice as likely to attempt suicide. Thankfully, they are no more successful at it than in other parts of Florida.

The news isn’t all bad. For starters, there is a concerted effort to gather and measure a dizzying array of information and statistics necessary for recognizing and implementing plans of action. That’s good. And Jacksonville is blessed with an army of world-class health care providers combating our collective ailments, even those we too frequently bring upon ourselves.

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It should be said that we are not alone in our struggles with health and well-being. In fact, a recent study suggested some 700 million around the globe are obese and increasingly at risk for type 2 diabetes. So, while life is a journey for which we all know the final destination, a lot of us seem to be in a hurry to get there. Makes one wonder why.

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Jacksonville Magazine is hosting two group outings this month and we’d love for you to attend. On June 7 we stage the latest Secret Supper Club dinner at the Cummer Café. Fine art and fine food seem like a wonderful pairing, don’t you think? Later in June, on the 21st to be exact, join us for Crafts & Giraffes. Part of our new Explorers Club concept, the event takes place at White Oak and is highlighted by a private tour of the exotic animal conservation center and Bold City Brewery beers. Another winning pair, if you ask me. Tickets are limited and details for both found at 904TIX.com.

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She is Fierce! Live hosted Cocktails, Connections and Inspiration on Friday, April 25 at The Second Floor in Five Points. Guests enjoyed cocktails and networking, connected with local leaders and listened to featured speaker News4Jax anchor Melanie Lawson. u —PHOTOS BY KRYSTINA HARCOURT

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S The Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Jacksonville branch hosted the inaugural Frieda Awards at the Garden Club of Jacksonville on Wednesday, May 10. Guests enjoyed classical piano music while noshing on dinner and a dessert buet. The organization awarded locals for their involvement in the LGBTQ+ community and all proceeds from the event went toward the PFLAG scholarship program. u

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With This Ring Northeast Florida couples say “I do.”

KIM PARA & PATRICK ALLEN Kim and Patrick were married on January 27, 2018. The reception and ceremony were held at Club Continental. The wedding was held overlooking the river, an homage to the proposal, which took place on the Southbank Riverwalk.

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ANDREA SHAW & DANIEL VALLENCOURT Andrea and Daniel were married August 12, 2017. The ceremony and reception were held at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens—a dream of the bride’s since she was a young girl.

The couple honeymooned in Dubai and the Maldives.

—PHOTO BY FLORA + FAUNA PHOTOGRAPHY

The Spring 2018 edition of Jacksonville Magazine’s Bride is available online and at newsstands. The issue is packed with info, including local reception sites and the region’s top wedding service providers. The Fall 2018 edition of Bride will be released in August.

Recently married? Announce your wedding in an upcoming edition of Jacksonville Magazine. Details posted at JaxMagBride.com. Or call (904) 389-3622.

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JESSICA MINCH & CHARLES BADROV Jessica and Charles were wed December 27, 2017. The ceremony and reception took place at the Treasury on the Plaza in St. Augustine. While the couple currently resides in Fort Wayne Indiana, the bride was born and raised in Jacksonville, bringing the wedding back to her roots. They honeymooned in Paris over the New Year.

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JAXlife KEEP TRUCKIN’ Derek Trucks talks new music, and a new tour

cc Derek Trucks has music in his blood—quite literally, considering his uncle, Butch Trucks, was a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band. Derek has carried on his family’s musical legacy since he was a kid, becoming an official member of The Allman Brothers Band in 1999, when he was just 20 years old.

He toured with the band for 15 years before creating his own group—The Derek Trucks Band—and eventually joined forces with his wife Susan Tedeschi to form the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Their debut album, Revelator, won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Blues Album.

Today, the members of Tedeschi Trucks are preparing to kick off the "Wheels of Soul" tour, which launches June 29 at Daily’s Place Amphitheater. The tour will take the band to amphitheaters across the

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country, where they’ll play alongside other musical acts including The Marcus King Band and the DriveBy Truckers.

“We are really looking forward to this tour because we’ve selected bands who we’re big fans of to play with,” says Derek. “It’s a chance to get some real time on the road with people we admire—usually there’s a lot of musical ideas and inspiration flowing around.”

The couple is also making new music as part of a forthcoming album, which Derek says will be influenced by the loss of close friends and mentors (his uncle Butch passed away in January 2017 and Greg Allman died in May 2017), as well as the current social climate. “There are twelve people onstage we basically live with. We have people who come from a lot of different backgrounds, ethnically and socially,” he says.

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Disney princesses, super heroes, music, food, photos and games are assembled for Dream Day, an annual celebration hosted by PRI Productions at its Kings Avenue headquarters. The stars of the show are dozens of area kids dealing with life-threatening illnesses, providing them with a day to forget about their troubles and dream a little. Festivities kick off at 10 AM on June 9. Volunteers, donations and dreamers of all kinds are invited and welcome.

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As many as 100,000 people converged in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood for a span of time that would eventually be dubbed “The Summer of Love,” a gathering of music, romance and other facets of hippie subculture that we probably shouldn’t recount here. Local musicians will pay homage to the era at Summer of Love, a tribute concert featuring the music of Laurel Canyon and Monterey Pop, and benefiting Rethreaded. Hippieinspired attire encouraged. June 20, 7:30 PM. 904tix.com

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3 This time of year, beach-goers might be lucky enough to get an up close view of large but shy creatures lumbering from the ocean late at night and onto the sand to lay their eggs. Sea turtle nesting season occurs May through October, though activity tends to pick up in June and July.

Florida is the second-largest nesting area in the world for Loggerhead sea turtles, and extra caution is needed during summer (those at the beach should avoid unnecessary light or noise at night, and take care to remove all litter from the beach).

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They say 13 is an unlucky number.

For author Charles Martin, it could be quite the opposite. Martin’s 13th novel, Send Down the Rain ($16, HarperCollins), is newly published and chronicles a Florida woman who loses her family’s beloved Gulf-front restaurant. Will it make it to the big screen like Martin’s The Mountains Between Us (which was adapted into a movie helmed by Idris Elba and Kate Winslet)? Only time will tell, though the novel already has a nearperfect rating on book recommendations site Goodreads.

This month marks the 49th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a series of violent demonstrations against members of the LGBTQ+ community that culminated in a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. The riots served as a reminder that some of us were often subject to ostracization and even violence. The local LGBTQ+ community will celebrate the achievements in gay rights that have taken place since the riots at the Stonewall Arts & Music Festival, June 30, at the corners of May Street and Edison Avenue in Riverside. Local art, food trucks and vendors will be on hand, along with two stages hosting musical acts.

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LIVE WELL Graphic zebra stripes make a big impact— even on a small accessory like a pillow.

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1. Britt Bass abstract painting, $800, Urban Road, 2. Zebra cushion, $142, Sweetpea & Willow; 3. Bamileke feather headdress, $300, Safari Fusion; 4. Triangular stool $320, DaWanda; 5.

Découpés sketchbook, $15, Papier; 6. Amelia accent chair, $748, Anthropologie

Mix & Match Stripes with florals, polka dots with plaid—the new mantra in décor is “anything goes.” We’re welcoming summer with a riot of color, plenty of pattern-play and a dose of texture. —VIRGINIA CHAMLEE

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Rock On! New hotel lends glitz and glamour to Daytona Beach THERE ARE NEARLY 30 HARD ROCK HOTELS located around the world including Bali, Lake Tahoe, Ibiza and Singapore. As of March 1, one can add Daytona Beach to the roster. The 200-room property opened earlier this spring just up the beach from the coastal city’s famous pier and boardwalk and a few miles from the International Speedway. The shiny new hotel has all the amenities one would expect at an upscale beach getaway—oceanfront pool, multiple dining and drinking options, fitness center, event and meeting space, all with a decidedly contemporary vibe.

Where the Hard Rock veers off the ordinary resort path is its focus on the rock’n’roll theme. More than just a marketing gimic, Hard Rock truly caters to travelers who thoroughly enjoy making and listening to music. For example, its “WAX” program allows guests to select up to ten iconic genuine vinyl records from its inhouse collection to play in their rooms during their stay. They’ll even loan you a Crosley turntable to spin them on.

Want to jam along while listening to Hendrix or Zeppelin? Using the hotel’s “PICKS” service, guests may check out and play one of 20 Fender guitars. Choose from the stable of Stratocasters, Telecasters and bass guitars and it will be delivered to one’s room, complete with a floor amp and headphones (to ensure max volume without noise complaints from neighboring rooms).

Of course, every musician and roadie needs to get out of the suite now and again. Daytona’s wide beach is still the region’s main attraction. And, except for peak visitor periods like Bike Week, spring break and the annual running of the Daytona 500, the town is relatively quiet. A tour of the Speedway is worth the ticket, if only to experience the immensity of the place and to see first-hand how steep the track banks at the turns.

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The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a stark reminder of one of the more shameful chapters in our nation’s history—and one that’s worth a visit for Americans of all backgrounds. The museum, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is the nation's first memorial dedicated to the legacy of the enslaved, people terrorized by lynching, and African Americans humiliated by racial segregation. Visitors are confronted with a sobering view of 800 rectangular slabs inscribed with the names of more than 4,000 people who lost their lives to lynchings between 1877 and 1950. Each of the 800 slabs stands for the U.S. counties where researchers uncovered lynchings—sadly, Duval is among them. u

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GLOW IN THE PARK Splashing around at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is fun as-is, but there’s something extra special about doing so at night. On Thursday and Saturday evenings, from June 21 to August 11, the waterpark hosts Disney’s H20 Glow Nights. All attractions will be open during the events, which will also include beach dance parties and special food and beverage offerings.

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Blue Note New Orleans-born jazz singer, actor and all-around handsome guy Harry Connick, Jr. performs at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on June 8. Those baby blues aren't going to gaze into themselves, ladies.

Jumbo Shrimp The Shrimp play 15 home games in June and 17 in July. Plenty of opportunities to break the recently set fan streaking record (just kidding, keep your clothes on).

Baseball Grounds.

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Azaleas to Zinneas A juried art exhibition at the Cummer Museum featuring works by members of the Jacksonville Artists Guild supporting the Garden Reconstruction Fund.

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Summer Jazz Concert Series SeaWalk Pavilion in Jax Beach hosts this second concert in an annual series featuring headliner Mindi Abair.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang In this musical, an eccentric inventor restores an old race car only to discover the vehicle has magical flying abilities. Alhambra Theatre & Dining.

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Lavell Crawford Comedian best known for playing Huell Babineaux, the bodyguard, assistant and pickpocket for Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul plays the Comedy Club of Jacksonville.

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I Love the ‘90s Tour Salt-N-Pepa, Kid ‘n Play, Coolio, Tone Loc, Thea Austin and C&C Music Factory escape from your old Walkman and take the stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

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Great Atlantic Country Music Fest This 29th annual Jax Beach festival’s tagline is “Beach, Boots, Bikinis and Brews.”

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Chart-topping 1980s band Pixies was an influence on Nirvana, Radiohead, Weezer and other pioneers of the alternative genre. So, in a way, they are partly responsible for your early ’90s wardrobe. The group visits the Florida Theatre June 24 to play the hits as well as tunes from their sixth studio album, Head Carrier.

Brit Floyd Pink Floyd tribute band recreates the band’s final 1994 “Division Bell” tour, complete with light show, screen, arch, lasers, inflatables and plenty of theatrics.

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The Armada take to the pitch at UNF’s Hodges Stadium against Boca Raton FC, Miami United FC and Palm Beach United in June.

Come Back To The Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

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In a small town dime store in West Texas, the “Disciples of James Dean” gather for their 20th reunion. June 1-24, Limelight

Jax Sharks It’s “Halloween in June” night when the Sharks play the Maine Mammoths at Veterans Memorial Arena, the arena football team’s only home game this month.

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West Side Story On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for control of the turf. The situation becomes complicated when one member falls in love with a rival's sister. June 8-July 1, Orange Park Community Theatre, Orange Park

Bring It! Live Tour Miss D and her Dancing Dolls bring the elite world of hip-hop competition from their Lifetime series to the Florida Theatre stage. DD4L!

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Moonlight Movies Jacksonville Beach hosts its

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CLASS ACT Now in its 11th year, the St. Augustine Music Festival is the largest free classical music fest in the country. Taking place this year June 21-23 and 28-30, the event includes performances by Jorge Peña (pictured above), Jin Kim-Peña, Nigel Armstrong, Stephen Robinson and Elissa Lee Koljonen, all at the St. Augustine Cathedral Basilica.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mischief is in the air with love potion and wedding celebrations, as Puck assures the audience that it is all just a dream.

June 7-9, 14-17, 21-23, Amelia Community Theatre, Amelia Island

The Laramie Project In October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a student at the University of Wyoming was killed outside of Laramie. This play explores the aftermath. June 15, 16, 18, 22-24, 29 & 30, July 1, The 5 & Dime, Downtown u

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annual summer series on the lawn at Seawalk Pavilion.

This month’s selection is Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

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Downtown Jacksonville Northbank & Southbank 9:45 PM

Where to see fireworks on the Fourth of July:

Jacksonville Beach Jax Beach Pier 9 PM Orange Park Moosehaven 9:20 PM

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Boy George & Culture Club

St. Augustine Castillo de San Marcos 9:30 PM

They’re working on their first new music in 20 years and kicking off a 40-city tour with the B-52s this month at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

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Bikes & Brews The Rotary Club of Jacksonville-Oceanside presents the first annual Bikes & Brews to benefit the group’s community-wide bike rack program. The event is a combination pub crawl and scavenger hunt with participants encouraged to ride their bikes to each location. $25. 1 PM. Really Good Beer Stop, Jacksonville Beach.

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The Jacksonville Axemen, our hometown rugby team, take on the Copperheads RLFC at the UNF soccer fields.

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25th Anniversary Gala The Riverside Fine Arts Association celebrates its 25th anniversary with a black-tie gala featuring musical performances, a silent art auction and dinner. $100. 6 PM. 1100 Stockton St.

6/16 Mutts & Mimosas Enjoy a brunch buffet, refreshing mimosas, live music and a silent auction to benefit Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) at the third annual Mutts & Mimosas.

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Thirty Seconds to Mars Actor Jared Leto’s rock band has a “Dangerous Night” with guests Walk the Moon at Daily’s Place.

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Summer Movie Classics Series The Florida Theatre screens classic films on Sunday

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FOJA works to benefit the lives of shelter animals by focusing on fundraising to assist with medical care, enrich the shelter environment and promote adoptions. Furry friends are welcome! $25-$35. 10 AM. Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel.

6/16 White Attire Benefit Event This event has donated more than $12,000 to random charities since its inception. The 11th annual celebration includes live entertainment and white attire is, of course, required. $30. 10 PM. Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park.

6/16 Juneteenth Sneaker Ball Don your best gowns and suits and lace up your sneakers. The second annual soirée, hosted by The Influence Crew, celebrates the Independence Day of Americans who attained freedom from slavery June 19, 1865 and is free to attend with a donation of a pair of sneakers for youth in need. 7 PM. Karpeles Manuscript Library. u

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What do you think Bret Michaels is hiding under that bandana? Receding hairline?

Maybe a forehead tattoo?

Get a closer look during this show at Daily’s Place.

Number of calls received by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on April 28, 2017, the day rapper Logic released his single "1-800-273-8255,” the second-highest in its history. Since then, the number of calls received has remained 25% higher. See Logic at Daily’s Place on June 23.

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ACROSS THE BOARD BEACHES MUSEUM TAKES A LOOK BACK AT THE JAX BEACH BOARDWALK

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From the 1910s to the 1970s, the Jacksonville Beach boardwalk served as a hub of entertainment.

“The boardwalk was a popular destination for locals and visitors. Tourism spurred development of Pablo Beach [as Jacksonville Beach was known before 1925], and the boardwalk provided plenty of amusements,” says Sarah Jackson, archives and collection manager at the Beaches Museum. “There were typical boardwalk concessions and games as well as specific locations such as the pier, the roller coaster, amusement centers like Griffin Amusement Park and the Band Shell. It was a center of activity for the community.”

Spots such as Perkins Hotel and Bathhouse, Hitching Post and Mermaid Tavern were familiar fixtures. Little Coney Island was a popular tourist stop featuring a dance floor, swim room, bowling alley and skating rinks. However, the boardwalk isn’t a place that everyone recalls fondly—if at all. “The boardwalk was a longstanding institution that continues to stand out in the memories of Beaches residents, both with its good and bad moments,” Jackson says. “[It] exacerbated a divide in the community between the white and black population. Blacks were banned from the boardwalk and beachfront until desegregation in the 1960s, but the boardwalk was already fading away by that time.”

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afternoons in the summer, presumably because nobody wants to be outside in the heat. The series kicks off with Grease on July 1 and The Sandlot on July 8.

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Under the Oaks Music Jam Got a guitar or mandolin or some other acoustic instrument? Bring it by the Mandarin Museum to jam with some fellow good ol’ boys and girls.

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Flagler50 As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Flagler College showcases its historic campus through enhanced public tours in July.

Family Band Donny and Marie Osmond were 18 and 16 when their eponymous TV show premiered in 1976, making them the youngest variety show hosts in TV history. Their record was broken the next year by the Keane Brothers, but Donny and Marie are performing at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on July 1. Where are the Keane Brothers now? Checkmate, guys.

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Barenaked Ladies This alt-rock group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in March. See them with Better Than Ezra and KT Tunstall at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

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THAT SINKING FEELING The Maple Leaf was a civilian merchant steamship, chartered as a transport by the Union Army during the Civil War. On April 1, 1864, she struck a Confederate torpedo and sank in the St. Johns River. In 1994, the wreck was designated as Duval County’s first National Historic Landmark.

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FLYING CARS ARE A REALITY… SORT OF To bring the 1968 British musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to life on stage, the Alhambra Theatre and Dining’s design team got especially creative. Set designer Ian Black had to create a vehicle that would not only drive, but fly and float as well. Jax Mag talked with Black about the car, though he couldn’t share how it works— it’s all part of the magic, which you can see for yourself June 13-July 29.

• Is the show at the Alhambra much different from the movie with which people are familiar? The musical follows the same story arc of the classic film. The main difference between the two is, as with any adaptation from film to stage, you have to get creative with locations. And there's a lot of them in this show.

• So, about the car... I've worked at the Alhambra for five years now and this car is by far the most ambitious project we have ever attempted. One of the biggest challenges has been trying to build a car that fits in our intimate little theatre, but still lives up to the expectations of an audience that is already familiar with what the car should look like and what she should do.

• Had you ever built something like this before? My background is in a lot of things, mostly metal and wood fabrication. In preparation for this project I did a ton of research (watched lots of YouTube videos) and decided it was best to leave the hydraulics to the professionals. I found a battery-powered system that would work and bought it online. One week later we were ready to start.

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When she's done she will have taken about two months to build.

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Jacksonville is now home to a small piece of world history, with the University of North Florida being gifted a collection of writings from a Nobel Prize winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Born and raised in South Africa, Tutu endured the country’s regime of apartheid and was inspired to end the racial divide. After nearly 40 years of fighting racism, Tutu played a significant role in helping end government-sponsored segregation in the African nation. In the 1990s, he served as a UNF professor for one semester, returning in 2005 to receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the university. To mark UNF president John Delaney’s recent retirement from the school, Tutu gave the university some of his most significant writings, now housed in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library’s Special Collections and viewable to faculty, staff and students, as well as the public by appointment. u

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A long-defunct Downtown building could become a civil rights museum

BY JOSUE CRUZ

SHOPPERS OF ALL CREED AND COLOR ambled purposefully in and out of the stores surrounding Hemming Plaza in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, August 27, 1960, many of them looking to take advantage of back-to-school deals. The day started off innocuously and as lunchtime approached a group of protesters entered the W.T. Grant Company department store to engage in another peaceful lunch counter sit-in.

Energetic members of the Jacksonville Youth Council and the NAACP had been practicing sitins for the previous two weeks hoping to ignite integration conversations in local government.

On the other side of Hemming Plaza, the Ku Klux Klan was handing out ax handles and bats to angry members enraged by the momentum

gained by the demonstrations. What ensued would come to be known as Axe Handle Saturday, one of the most violent days in Jacksonville history, as the mob attacked any and every person of color in their path. Amidst the chaos, folks ran for shelter only to find shopkeepers locking their doors and flipping the Open sign to Closed. On the corner of Monroe and Laura streets, the Snyder Memorial Methodist Church remained open and provided haven to many of the battered and injured.

“After Axe Handle Saturday, we afforded an unofficial biracial committee at Snyder Memorial, proactively hosted by Reverend Robert Gisler, pastor of Snyder Memorial at the time,” says Rodney L. Hurst, Sr., who was, in

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A humble house on Jacksonville’s Westside seems an unlikely place for a historical marker at first glance—though 5419 Woodcrest Rd. is a part of local (and national) music history. Brothers Ronnie, Johnny and Donnie Van Zant lived here with their parents and sisters from the 1950s to the 1980s, before shaping Southern rock history with the founding of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The current owner of the house, Todd Smith, is renovating the structure to reflect true ’70s style. Smith plans to turn the house into a Skynyrdthemed Airbnb. Will there be a “Freebird” suite? u —ERIN GARNETT

1960, the president of the Jacksonville Youth Council and one of the leaders of the sit-ins. Today, he is a proponent of opening a Civil Rights Museum at the vacant Snyder Memorial. “On that committee were white business owners, the NAACP, local religious leaders and activists, proposing that the city desegregate. The church was still a segregated congregation, at the time.

“Remember that in Jacksonville, you never had circumstances during the day where blacks and whites met to discuss any issues and certainly not around a conference table like we were doing at Snyder Memorial,” Hurst continues.

The stone structure, originally completed in 1903 as Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, is a Late Gothic Revival style, according to U.S. Department of Interior’s National Park Service, which added the building to its National Register of Historic Places in March 2013. After the original building was severely damaged by the 1901 Jacksonville Fire, the church was rebuilt and renamed after longtime pastor E.B. Snyder.

“We have the DNA of powerful examples in our own community history,” says Chris Janson, director of University of North Florida’s Center for Urban Education and Policy.

“The narratives are scattered around the city,” Janson adds, referring to the lack of a central repository of Jacksonville’s civil rights history. “The national line of sight is being directed more towards Jacksonville concerning civil rights and historical events, I mean Beyoncé sang ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ at Coachella this year.” The song, often called the Black National Anthem, written by Jacksonville native James Weldon Johnson was part of the superstar’s concert in April.

“A central holding space will help magnify the power of all of these (civil rights) stories so our community can develop and grow in healthier and stronger ways. The Snyder Memorial is a pretty great location based off the role it’s played.”

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deconsecrated in 2000 when it was sold to the St. Johns River City Band, who planned to use the building as administrative and performance space. In 2004, the building was purchased by the City of Jacksonville and has remained unoccupied since that sale.

According to the National Register of Historic Places, the church “has most of its original and historic fabric and has no significant alterations to the basic design.”

“There are civil rights museums in other major cities of civil rights importance, such as Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis and Montgomery,” says Hurst. “We have museums and organizations here, such as The Ritz Museum, the Durkeeville Historical Society and the Jacksonville Historical Society, but they are not museums with a specific emphasis on civil rights.”

According to Hurst, there is a wealth of appropriate material available that could go into a museum. “The fact that Snyder Memorial is right across Hemming Plaza from City Hall and right across the street from where the Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-ins occurred can make it a focal point for our community.”

In fiscal year 2017-18, the City of Jacksonville proposed $600,000 for interior renovations to the building. The city has already invested more than $400,000 in repairs to the foundation and the roof.

“There is very, very rich civil rights history here in Jacksonville. Six of the 18 persons in the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame are from Jacksonville,” continues Hurst.

“My mentor and eighth-grade history teacher, Rutledge Pearson, is included among them.

“This will be driven by private interests and it just makes sense. The time has come to celebrate the vibrant civil rights history in our community. As things have evolved in this community and nationally with great civil rights museums, the obvious question is ‘Why not Jacksonville?’” u JUNE 2018 / JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM

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GUIDE BOOK deborah Gomer was working as an oncology nurse when, in a frightening coincidence, she was diagnosed with cancer. Her journey from diagnosis to treatment led her to write a book, the By-Your-Side Cancer Guide: Empowered, Proactive, Prepared ($16, Cunningham House Publishing), which offers a unique take on the disease. "I have been on both sides of the spectrum,” she says. “I understand the fear and uncertainty that comes with a cancer diagnosis." Gomer’s book serves as a guide for cancer patients navigating the many difficult medical choices along the way so, as she says, they can "take control of their medical care and their life." The book is available at barnes and Noble and on amazon. u —STEPHANIE WOLFF

Feast or Famine Intermittent fasting may promote weight loss, slow aging and disease, according to new study

by Melody Taylor

WHEN OUR HUNTER-GATHERER ANCESTORS adapted to long periods of hunger between meals, it likely wasn’t done out of personal preference. But new research suggests that their eating and fasting tendencies may have been the right way to go all along.

In a recent study published in the journal Obesity, UF Health researchers found in a review of scientific literature that intermittent fasting can not only promote weight loss, but may also enhance cognitive and physiological performance and slow the aging and disease process.

It all relates to the body flipping a “metabolic switch” during fasting—moving from burning glu-

cose for energy to fatty acids and their byproduct— ketones. “Ketones are the alternative energy source that the body can use when glucose levels are low,” says Stephen Anton, division chief of clinical research for the UF College of Medicine’s department of aging and geriatric research and the paper’s lead author.

As an aging and geriatric researcher, Anton says he was interested in the effects that intermittent fasting regimens would have on body composition and muscle loss or lack thereof. Anton and other UF researchers examined the results of 14 clinical trials—10 that involved “alternate-day fasting,” or a

UP IN SMOKE Northeast Floridians need to kick a bad habit. According to the Florida Department of Health, every county in Northeast Florida—with the exception of St. Johns—exceeds the current statewide smoking rate of 15.5 percent.

Nassau County is at 15.85 percent; Clay, 17.83 percent; and Duval County tops the group with 18.61 percent. The health effects of cigarette smoking are numerous and, according to the CDC, include lung disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Smoking causes practically all lung cancer deaths and 80 percent of all deaths by COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). u 40 |

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method of eating approximately 25 percent of one’s overall calories in one day, followed by a true feasting day the next—and four trials that involved “time-restricted fasting,” in which participants went extended periods during a 24-hour period without eating.

The researchers found that most participants experienced weight loss in 10 out of 10 alternate-day fasting studies, whereas time-restricted fasting produced weight loss in three out of four studies.

Although studies of timerestricted fasting didn’t produce as compelling weight loss results as alternate-day fasting, “the type of weight loss appeared to be predominantly body fat because there was not significant loss of lean tissue with the time-restricted method,” Anton says.

The simplicity and results of intermittent fasting have made it an appealing and popular choice for many but, as with any diet, it’s important to consider whether it’s right for you and to talk it over with your doctor before starting.

Lauri Wright, director of nutrition and dietetics at the University of North Florida, recommends working with a registered dietician to ensure that you aren’t in a high-risk group that could be harmed by fasting, and also to evaluate what you do eat on the days when you eat. “A dietician can help make sure you’re getting all the nutrition you need and also that you don’t overeat.

More research supports overeating when fasting than not,” she says.

With any type of weight loss, says Wright, dieters “typically see lipids go down and blood sugar go down, so you have to ask, was it the diet itself or the weight loss [that brought these down], and what are the long-term effects?”

Wright does not recommend any variation of intermittent fasting for the elderly or seniors, or those with diabetes or some conditions related to the heart, liver or kidneys. “If they’re on an insulin, holy cow, that could really

throw them off,” she says. “A few studies have also shown that when people are physically active while they’re fasting, it can increase fatigue. In the elderly, they can go out walking and get light-headed or fatigued—and we don’t want them to fall.”

Another consideration shared by both Wright and Anton is muscle loss, or sarcopenia—although timerestricted intermittent fasting showed fewer impacts on lean tissue according to research.

“As we age, we tend to naturally lose muscle mass, and it is associated with more falls, more hospitalizations, longer hospitalizations, and greater mortality,” Wright says. “A lot of it is about having protein three times a day. Sometimes seniors will skip breakfast, eat something light for lunch— maybe toast or something— and then eat protein only with their dinner. That is a typical pattern we see that can contribute to sarcopenia.”

If you don’t fall within a high-risk group for intermittent fasting and you get the green light from your doctor to give it a try, Anton recommends starting gradually and increasing time-restricted intervals by only 15 minutes or so every couple of days. “I’m working on a book that would help people specifically with starting—because now we realize it’s good for us, but how the heck do you do it?” he says.

“One tip is not to try to do the first 16 hours the first day. It’s like, you wouldn’t go try to run a marathon the first time you start running. You can start gradually and increase the time that one spends fasting, otherwise it might be too much of an adaptation for the body.”

In addition to beginning slowly, Anton says that going for a walk, distracting yourself or engaging in cognitive activities like reading could also help to make hunger periods more tolerable. His personal preference is to drink coffee during his typically 16-hour intermittent fasts. “For some, it could stimulate appetite, but in many cases it seems to be helpful in ketone production,” he says. u JUNE 2018 / JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM

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Down to a Science UNF biology building is not your typical classroom SURE, THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA’S BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BUILDING has lecture halls just as one would expect, but there’s also a necropsy lab, rooftop greenhouse, salt watermaking system and microscopes that cost as much as a house. Completed in 2012, the structure encloses more than 116,000 square feet and is the most environmentally friendly building on campus. The natural world is the key area of study for the department, and with the St. Johns River, Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean only miles away students often make their way to the great outdoors to study. However, what’s housed inside is worth closer inspection.

With so many projects involving ocean life, the department was importing thousands of gallons of salt water. The inefficiency of this led to the decision to produce salt water on-site. Instant Ocean, as the mixture is called, provides more regulated and consistent water. From its production room, which stores 6,000 gallons, the water is pumped throughout the building to rooms that have a tap exclusively for salt water and specialized furniture to withstand wet conditions.

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The facility’s necropsy lab (pictured above), is the only one of its kind in Northeast Florida. Once or twice a year, large marine animals such as sharks, dolphins, manatees or even whales are brought here for autopsies. Brought in through a garage-like door in the back of the building, the animals are kept in a walk-in freezer until the time of examination. The examination table can hold animals up to 10 feet long and weighing up to 2,000 pounds.

Examinations of large species often attracts considerable crowds of curious scientific onlookers. The room fits about 20 people around the table, and there are mirrors mounted above the table to provide added perspective.

The interior courtyard, Darwin’s Garden, is filled with native plants all labeled with both their common and scientific names, providing students with living botany. While the garden is home to only a handful of plants, across campus the 300 acre nature preserve fills in any remaining gaps. Five green walls, made of wire with plants wrapping and growing around them, provide natural shade to the building, contributing to its environmental qualities.

Four rooms in the building are built on floating foundations with specially designed concrete, making them vibration resistant. One of these rooms, the microscopy suite (pictured right), houses a laser scanning confocal microscope—a $300,000 piece of technology that takes optimal cross sections through an object, similar to an MRI, and has software that then displays the object three dimensionally and allows the user to view all sides and angles. To work properly, the machine must be absolutely still, hence the nonvibrating floors. The microscope was donated to UNF by Johnson & Johnson.

On the roof of the three-story building is an automated greenhouse designed to hold plant collections for botany labs and for experiments requiring natural light.

The structure’s glass is full-spectrum and allows all wavelengths of light through, including ultraviolet. Both light and temperature are regulated at all times. Shades can be drawn or retracted depending on preference. One side of the greenhouse houses a cooling system for use during hotter months, while heaters are suspended from the ceiling for winter. This summer, the greenhouse will be the site of an experiment involving alligator eggs which will be hatched in different temperatures to see if it affects the sex of the hatchlings.

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FULL BLOOM National Garden Week falls during the first week of June this year, and is meant to celebrate both the amateur and the expert gardener, and plants from shrubs to flowering trees. The Garden Club of St. Augustine will get in on the fun with an open house June 9, 9 AM-1 PM, at the Garden Center.

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Foreign Currency Why international buyers are snapping up properties in Jacksonville

BY KERRY SPECKMAN

THE BRITISH ARE COMING! The British are coming! So, too, are the Chinese and the Germans. And they’re buying up property in Jacksonville.

Once again, Florida leads the country in foreign residents buying property in the United States.

According to the National Association of Realtors, 22 percent of all international real estate purchases made in the United States in 2016 were made in the Sunshine State.

While the majority of buyers purchased in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach and Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan statistical areas (MSA), the Jacksonville MSA (including Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties) ranked eighth as a destination for foreign buyers in the state. And with $19.5 billion in property sold throughout the state (or seven percent of existing home sales in the nation), being No. 8 is nothing to shake a “for sale” sign at.

Sacha Higham, realtor and principal with

Traditions Realty, is not surprised Jacksonville has become so popular with foreign residents and investors.

During the recession, he says, foreign buyers started picking up foreclosure properties as investments, and the trend has continued. Higham, whose company has worked with buyers in China, Canada and Israel, believes Jacksonville is growing in popularity with foreign buyers for several reasons.

“Jacksonville is known as a great place to invest money in Florida. Compared to South Florida and Orlando, properties are at a great price point,” he says. “Not only are homes themselves less expensive, but the [homeowners] insurance is cheaper, too.”

He also cites the large number of single- and multi-family homes, many of which are not part of homeowner’s associations, as selling points to foreign buyers. “By purchasing homes that aren’t in

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an HOA, it allows investors to better control their profits and budget their investments.”

With the economy picking up, it’s not only investors who are buying property. In fact, 72 percent of Florida’s foreign buyers were more likely to purchase property for vacation use or residential rental versus 44 percent nationally, according to the National Association of Realtors 2016 “Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity in Florida.”

Purchasing a second or vacation home in Jacksonville makes sense to JAX Chamber president and CEO Daniel Davis.

“One of the main attractions [of the area] is there’s really something for everyone in Jacksonville. We have historic neighborhoods and Beaches communities, riverfront condos and 5-acre lots. Our quality of life is incredible, and people … are always amazed at how much house they can get for their money here.”

It doesn’t hurt that Jacksonville’s cost of living is five percent lower than the national average.

The area’s natural amenities are also an attraction to international buyers, especially those who like to hit the links, says Marc Fagan, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices .

“We have a lot of people purchasing second homes [in Northeast Florida] for the golf alone,” Fagan says. “With the PGA TOuR being headquartered here, World Golf Village and so many championship courses, it’s a great place to vacation, especially if you own your own home.”

For those foreign buyers who are looking to expand or relocate their companies in the united States, the city’s businessfriendly government presents a win-win situation.

Jacksonville’s status as an intermodal transportation hub (and if you forget we’re “America’s Logistics Center,” please refer to the highway sign at the Baker/Duval county line) is another incentive for international businesses to purchase property.

Then there’s the city’s reputation as a financial hub. With EverBank and Fidelity National Financial headquartered here— and central offices for many other financial institutions such as Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch making it attractive for foreign investors to purchase property as second homes for executives—temporary housing for relocated employees and even opening locations in Jacksonville.

In the aforementioned report, NAR states buyers from Asia and Europe were the largest groups of buyers in the Jacksonville MSA. But in terms of specific countries, the most popular origins of buyers specific to the city were Canada, China, Costa Rica, Germany and Israel. Fagan also notes Jacksonville’s exposure in the united Kingdom as a result of the Jacksonville Jaguars playing in London. u

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HEAD’S UP! Sure, it gets hot here this time of year. But there is plenty of incentive for families to head to the great outdoors. And thanks to generally clear skies and warm weather, summer is an ideal time to go star-gazing. On June 16 at 7:30 PM, the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society hosts a public star-gazing event at Kathryn Abbey Hannah Park, with local representatives pointing out stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Park entry is $5 per car. u —REGGIE JOLLY

Helping or Hovering?

Child developmental experts weigh in on “helicopter” parenting

BY SENÉE MOBLEY

Power of Play QTearing kids away from the tablet or smart phone is no easy task, though hands-on activities can combine both play and education and are said to aid in child development. That’s the idea behind the annual Orange Park Kids Fest, which offers opportunity for sensory play for those 12 and younger—think train rides, finger painting and a Touch-a-Truck Zone. Parking and admission to the festival is free. June 8-9, 10 AM-4 PM, at 2042 Park Ave. u —REGGIE JOLLY 46 |

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PARENTING BLOGS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT GROUPS have debated the pros and cons of “Helicopter Parents” for years. Today, it’s easier than ever for parents to micromanage a child’s decisions and track nearly every move. So, how might that style of parenting affect a child’s behavior in the long run?

Dr. Max Horovitz, child clinical psychologist at Keystone Behavioral Pediatrics, provides assessment and therapy for children ages 2 to 17 years with behavioral difficulties and developmental disabilities. He explains that helicopter parenting has been called different things at different times over generations. “The term is more colloquial than scientific,” he says, though it is “beginning to enter into scientific literature.” While it occurs across childhood, he explains that “a lot of the research is focused on college-aged children and kids emerging into adulthood.”

Among older children, this can include “parents filling out college applications, going to the school signing them up for classes, making their appointments” and essentially handling all of a child’s personal matters.

"It concerns me when I'm asking the student questions and the parent is answering," says Dionne Clayton, guidance counselor at Paxon School of Advanced Studies. In these cases, a child is not given the opportunity to verbalize their thoughts or feelings or even

express what it is they want to do after high school because the parent is speaking for him. “It's even more concerning when I ask the student questions and they've gotten so used to the parent answering for them that they look to the parent. Sometimes too much support can cripple them to the point that they can't think and express themselves on their own."

Karen Tozzi, Director of Maternal and Child Health at Duval County Health Department, explains, “Your whole goal in parenting is to develop healthy young adults.”

As parents, kids should be enabled to make their own decisions and learn to handle situations with respect to their developmental level.

“The problem of helicopter parenting, is that you’re not giving your kids the knowledge that you trust their ability to make decisions and resolve conflicts,” says Tozzi. “If one consistently saves the kids, and consistently goes in and does things for them, the message to them is that they are not capable of doing it themselves.”

Interestingly, though, many parents who may be labeled as “helicopter parents” probably don’t view themselves that way. “The parent may view themselves as just trying to be helpful,” says Horovitz, “but the child may view [the parent] as overprotective or over-

involved.”

The easiest way for parents to know if they are too protective is by talking to their child—though, as Horovitz admits, that can often be “the hardest way.” Some children may require a more involved approach, while others might crave more independence. Talking to the child, he says, is “the best way to know if you are infringing on the child’s developing autonomy.”

Still, parents do need to be involved in their child’s development and there’s a fine line between stepping back and allowing a child to make all of his or her own decisions, which isn’t healthy either, warns Horovitz. “Where you want to be is in a healthy place where you’re providing that support, help and guidance the child needs to be successful. But also, where you’re helping that child develop autonomy, a sense of self and individuality and skills they’re going to need to become selfreliant. This is very important. And if you’re doing everything for your child, they’re not going to have that opportunity.”

Supporting this sentiment, Tozzi adds, “When parents hover, [kids] learn Mom or Dad is going to take care of everything, they don’t have to be responsible for their own actions and they don’t have to learn to handle things themselves.”

Thinking back on her own parenting experiences, Tozzi says, “when my kids came home and complained about something that happened at school, I would, first over all, say ‘tell me exactly what happened.’ Because if I need to intervene, I need to make sure I’m intervening appropriately. Then, we talked about ways they could handle it themselves, if possible.”

As for the negative impacts of helicopter parenting, Horowitz says it can lead to increases in anxiety and depression, as well as poor development of social roles. “It varies a lot, so it’s not to say these things are going to happen to a child who has a helicopter parent. A lot of it depends on the child and his or her perception of the situation. If the child feels the parent is overcontrolling, there’s an increased risk for some of those things.”

When asked how to mitigate the negative outcomes of helicopter parenting, without hesitation, Horovitz responds, “Warmth. One of the most important things that research shows is that parental warmth is one of the most important factors.”

So, if the parent is over-involved but is doing it in a way that is emotionally expressive, affectionate and sensitive to the child’s needs, then there’s less risk for some of those more negative outcomes.

Conversely, if a parent is hovering without that warmth, then there’s increased risk for negative outcomes.” u

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BEST DOCTORS 2018

GOOGLE, FACEBOOK, YELP— there are so many avenues through which one can find a doctor these days, a convenience that often can make the medical landscape difficult to navigate. That’s why, year after year, we partner with organizations such as Best Doctors, a 40,000 member database that identifies and partners with the best medical experts across more than 450 specialties. Best Doctors provides a biennial, peer-reviewed list of leading physicians in the country. Perhaps unsurprisingly, those already in the medical field have a pretty good idea what it takes to be the best. Trust them. They’re doctors.

These lists are excerpted from The Best Doctors in America* 2017-2018 database, which includes close to 40,000 U.S. doctors in more than 40 medical specialties and 450 subspecialties. The Best Doctors in America* database is compiled and maintained by Best Doctors, Inc. For more information, visit www.bestdoctors.com or contact Best Doctors by telephone at 800-675-1199 or by e-mail at research@bestdoctors.com. Please note that lists of doctors are not available on the Best Doctors website.

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ABOUT BEST DOCTORS

All phone numbers Are in the (904) AreA code unless specified

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY JACOB DALE SCHRUM Nemours Children’s Specialty Care division of pediatric Allergy and immunology 807 children's Way, 8th fl Jacksonville, 697-3788

ANESTHESIOLOGY MARTIN D. ABEL Mayo Clinic department of Anesthesiology 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-0853

STEVEN CLENDENEN

founded in 1989 by harvard medical school physicians, best doctors is a global benefits provider and medical information services company that connects individuals facing difficult medical treatment decisions with the best doctors, selected by impartial peer review in over 450 subspecialties of medicine, to review their diagnosis and treatment plans. best doctors seamlessly integrates its services with employers’ other health-related benefits to serve more than 40 million members in every major region of the world. more than a traditional second opinion, best doctors delivers a comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s medical condition— providing value to both patients and treating physicians. by utilizing best doctors, members have access to the brightest minds in medicine to ensure the right diagnosis and treatment plan. best doctors’ team of researchers conducts a biennial poll using the methodology that mimics the informal peer-to-peer process doctors themselves use to identify the right specialists for their patients. using a polling method and proprietary balloting software, they gather the insight and experience of tens of thousands of leading specialists all over the country, while confirming their credentials and specific areas of expertise. the result is the best doctors in America® list, which includes the nation’s most respected specialists and outstanding primary care physicians in the nation. these are the doctors that other doctors recognize as the best in their fields. they cannot pay a fee and are not paid to be listed and cannot nominate or vote for themselves. it is a list which is truly unbiased and respected by the medical profession and patients alike as the source of top quality medical information. best doctors’ innovative services include access to an unrivaled database of physicians who have been selected as the best in their field by other leading physicians, analytics and technology.

With every service offered, the goal remains the same: to help people in need get the right diagnosis and treatment, significantly improving health outcomes while reducing costs.

Mayo Clinic department of Anesthesiology 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

ROY F. CUCCHIARA Mayo Clinic department of Anesthesiology 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, fl 953-2000

CHERYL L. DIXON Baptist Medical Center-Beaches department of Anesthesiology 1350 13th Ave s Jacksonville beach, 238-4147

JOHN J. DOYLE Memorial Hospital Jacksonville Anesthesia consultants 3625 university blvd s Jacksonville, 702-6111

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JEFFREY D. HOSENPUD Mayo Clinic transplant center mayo bldg, 3rd fl n 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 956-3272

FRED KUSUMOTO Mayo Clinic department of cardiovascular medicine davis bldg, 7th fl e 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

GARY EDWARD LANE Mayo Clinic department of cardiovascular medicine davis bldg, 7th fl e 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

KEITH OKEN Mayo Clinic department of cardiovascular medicine davis bldg, 7th fl e 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-7279

J. NORMAN PATTON Mayo Clinic department of cardiovascular medicine davis bldg, 7th fl e 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

ROBERT FARISH PERCY UF Health Jacksonville cardiovascular center Ambulatory care center, 5th fl 655 W 8th st Jacksonville, 383-1011

NEIL G. FEINGLASS

SABRINA D. PHILLIPS

Mayo Clinic department of Anesthesiology 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

BRUCE JAMES LEONE

Mayo Clinic department of cardiovascular medicine davis bldg, 7th fl e 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-7274

Mayo Clinic department of Anesthesiology 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 956-3327

St. Vincent’s Cardiology Riverside 1824 King st, ste 300 Jacksonville, 388-1820

JOANNE RAMJOHN Baptist Medical Center-Beaches department of Anesthesiology 1350 13th Ave s Jacksonville beach, 627-1642

JOHN WOESTE Riverside Pain Physicians 1375 roberts dr, ste 205 Jacksonville beach, 389-1010

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE THEODORE A. BASS UF Health Jacksonville cardiovascular center Ambulatory care center, 5th fl 655 W 8th st Jacksonville, 383-1011

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MICHAEL S. CUNNINGHAM St. Vincent’s Cardiology Southside Joe Adams professional bldg, ste 2069 4205 belfort rd Jacksonville, 450-8500

GEORGE S. PILCHER

DANIEL S. YIP Mayo Clinic transplant center mayo bldg, 3rd fl n 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 956-3272

MARTIN M. ZENNI II UF Health Jacksonville cardiovascular center Ambulatory care center, 5th fl 655 W 8th st Jacksonville, 383-1011

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE NEIL G. FEINGLASS

LESLIE COOPER

Mayo Clinic department of Anesthesiology 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

Mayo Clinic department of cardiovascular medicine davis bldg, 7th fl e 4500 san pablo rd Jacksonville, 953-6351

Memorial Hospital Jacksonville intensive care consortium 3625 university blvd s Jacksonville, 702-6111

BRUCE P. KRIEGER

ALFREDO ~ QUINONESHINOJOSA CHAIR OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY MAYO CLINIC

THE GOOD DOCTOR FROM SURGICAL SUITE TO SILVER SCREEN He’s known as “Dr. Q,” the affable Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and researcher with a welcoming bedside manner. But for Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, the road to the operating room was an unlikely journey.

Born in a village outside Mexicali, Mexico, Quiñones-Hinojosa was just 19 when he illegally crossed the border into the U.S., determined to make a better life for himself and his family back home. He found work as a laborer on a farm in California, scraping together his earnings to pay for English classes. “When you grow up in a developing country and you see the amazing culture in the U.S.—one built on hard work, on a history of immigration and innovation—you can’t help but dream that one day, maybe if you work hard enough, you’ll be able to make something out of your life despite the odds,” he says. (continued on page 59)

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DERMATOLOGY SCOTT WILLIAM FOSKO Mayo Clinic Division of Mohs Surgery 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

JAMES H. KEELING III Mayo Clinic Department of Dermatology Davis Bldg, 4th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

MICHAEL E. LUTZ Jacksonville Skin Cancer Center 4465 Baymeadows Rd, Ste 5 Jacksonville, 737-0111

MICHAEL WALLACE

ELIZABETH A. JOHNSON

Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2221

Mayo Clinic Cancer Center at St. Vincent’s Riverside DePaul Bldg, Ste 400 2 Shircliff Way Jacksonville, 308-4000

MALGORZATA KALUZA Southlake Family Practice 308 Kingsley Lake Dr, Ste 802 St. Augustine, 827-0788

DUAINE DUCHAMP MURPHREE St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Center 2627 Riverside Ave Jacksonville, 308-7372

GASTROENTEROLOGY

ALISON O. MOON

ERNEST BOURAS

First Coast Dermatology Associates 3200 S 3rd St, Ste 200 Jacksonville Beach, 249-6110

Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2221

DOUGLAS N. ROBINS UF Health Dermatology-Deerwood Park 10475 Centurion Pkwy N, Ste 106 Jacksonville, 383-1430

ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM VICTOR J. BERNET Mayo Clinic Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism & Nutrition Davis Bldg, 2nd Fl W 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

ROBERT C. SMALLRIDGE Mayo Clinic Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism & Nutrition Davis Bldg, 2nd Fl W 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0323

FAMILY MEDICINE CLIFFORD C. ARN St. Vincent’s Primary Care 6856 103rd St Jacksonville, 777-0616

SAMIR ARRAY UF Health Jacksonville Baymeadows Family Practice and Pediatrics Center 8274 Bayberry Rd Jacksonville, 633-0800

H. JACKSON DOWNEY III Baptist Primary Care-Family Medicine 810 Lane Ave S Jacksonville, 783-9680

CHARLES J. HADDAD UF Health Jacksonville Dunn Avenue Family Practice Center 2377 Dunn Ave Jacksonville, 633-0700

JUDELLA HADDAD-LACLE UF Health Jacksonville Department of Community Health and Family Medicine Ambulatory Care Center, 4th Fl 655 W 8th St Jacksonville, 383-1002

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AMRA HADZIC UF Health Jacksonville Dunn Avenue Family Practice Center 2377 Dunn Ave Jacksonville, 633-0700

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JOHN RICHARD CANGEMI Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2221

HERBERT C. WOLFSEN Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2221

HAND SURGERY PETER M. MURRAY Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Davis Bldg, 2nd Fl W 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2496

STEPHEN D. TRIGG Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Davis Bldg, 2nd Fl W 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

HEPATOLOGY

KENNETH DeVAULT

ANDREW P. KEAVENY

Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2221

Mayo Clinic Transplant Center Mayo Bldg, 3rd Fl N 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 956-3200

DAWN L. FRANCIS Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2254

MICHELE DOMINICK LEWIS Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0189

INTERNAL MEDICINE JULIE MARIE MCKAY North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System Jacksonville VA SouthPoint 6900 Southpoint Dr N Jacksonville, 470-6900

MICHAEL F. PICCO

INTERNAL MEDICINE/ HOSPITAL MEDICINE

Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2453

Baptist Medical Center Baptist Inpatient Services 820 Prudential Dr, Ste 304 Jacksonville, 202-3860

BENOIT C. PINEAU Borland-Groover Clinic 100 Whetstone Pl, Ste 105 St. Augustine, 829-9557

MASSIMO RAIMONDO Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2221

DOUGLAS RIEGERTJOHNSON Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2221

JAMES FULMER

MEDICAL GENETICS PAMELA HAWKS ARN Mayo Clinic Division of Medical Genetics Davis Bldg, 4th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-6213

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY ASHER CHANAN-KHAN

MARK EDWARD STARK

Mayo Clinic Division of Hematology and Oncology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-7290

Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Davis Bldg, 6th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0323

Mayo Clinic Division of Hematology and Oncology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

GERARDO COLON-OTERO

NEPHROLOGY R. GLENN DAVIS Nephrology Consultants 3129 Hendricks Ave Jacksonville, 398-8266

PETER M. FITZPATRICK Mayo Clinic Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Davis Bldg, 4th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

WILLIAM E. HALEY Mayo Clinic Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Davis Bldg, 4th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

MARTIN LOUIS MAI Mayo Clinic Transplant Center Mayo Bldg, 3rd Fl N 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 956-3309

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY H. GORDON DEEN, JR. Mayo Clinic Department of Neurosurgery Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2103

RICARDO A. HANEL Lyerly Neurosurgery Tower B, 11th Fl 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 861-0316

ERIC W. NOTTMEIER Mayo Clinic Department of Neurosurgery Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

MARK A. PICHELMANN Mayo Clinic Department of Neurosurgery Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-3435

STEPHEN PIRRIS St. Vincent’s Spine & Brain Institute 4205 Belfort Rd, Ste 1100 Jacksonville, 296-3103

~ ALFREDO QUINONESHINOJOSA

Mayo Clinic Department of Neurosurgery Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 956-3435

ERIC SAUVAGEAU Lyerly Neurosurgery Tower B, 11th Fl 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 388-6518

CLARENCE B. WATRIDGE

TODD D. ROZEN

Mayo Clinic Department of Neurosurgery Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 956-3435

Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0853

ROBERT E. WHAREN, JR.

DEVON RUBIN

Mayo Clinic Department of Neurosurgery Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2103

Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0321

NEUROLOGY

SCOTT SILLIMAN

KEVIN BARRETT Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0853

ALAN BERGER UF Health Jacksonville Neuroscience Institute Tower I, 9th Fl 580 W 8th St Jacksonville, 244-9922

DAVID J. CAPOBIANCO Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0321

DAVID CHABOLLA St. Vincent’s Spine & Brain Institute 4205 Belfort Rd, Ste 1100 Jacksonville, 308-7959

WILLIAM P CHESHIRE JR. Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0321

ELLIOT DIMBERG Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-6915

ERIC R. EGGENBERGER Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology Davis Bldg, 2nd Fl W 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

BENJAMIN H. EIDELMAN Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-7271

NEILL R. GRAFF-RADFORD Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0321

KATHLEEN DONOVAN KENNELLY Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0321

UF Health Jacksonville Neuroscience Institute Tower I, 9th Fl 580 W 8th St Jacksonville, 383-1022

WILLIAM O. TATUM IV Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

RYAN J. UITTI Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0853

NUCLEAR MEDICINE LAWRENCE E. HOLDER UF Health Jacksonville Division of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Center, 2nd Fl 655 W 8th St Jacksonville, 244-2945

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE JAMES M. LANCE, JR. Mayo Clinic Division of Occupational Medicine Cannaday Bldg, 3rd Fl 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-1545

OPHTHALMOLOGY JAMES BOLLING Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology Davis Bldg, 2nd Fl W 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-7110

FRANK W. BOWDEN III Bowden Eye and Associates 7205 Bonneval Rd Jacksonville, 396-1908

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

SHAHLA MASOOD UF Health Jacksonville Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Clinical Center, 1st Fl 655 W 8th St Jacksonville, 244-4387

DAVID MENKE Mayo Clinic Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY JACOB DALE SCHRUM Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 807 Children's Way, 8th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3788

JORGE ACEVEDO Southeast Orthopedic Specialists 2627 Riverside Ave, 3rd Fl Jacksonville, 634-0640

R. DAVID HEEKIN Heekin Clinic DePaul Bldg, Ste 605 2 Shircliff Way Jacksonville, 328-5979

OTOLARYNGOLOGY WILLIAM E. BOLGER North Florida Sinus Center 6817 Southpoint Pkwy, Ste 502 Jacksonville, 953-7475

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY ROBERT BRYSKIN Wolfson Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Critical Care 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 202-8208

STEFANIE SCHRUM Wolfson Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Critical Care 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 697-3725

AKASH SHARMA

J. DOUGLAS GREEN, JR.

Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0853

Jacksonville Hearing and Balance Institute 10475 Centurion Pkwy N, Ste 303 Jacksonville, 399-0350

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

DREW MICHAEL HORLBECK

Wolfson Children’s Hospital UF Health Pediatric Cardiovascular Center 841 Prudential Dr, Ste 100 Jacksonville, 633-4110

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY TIM BAIRD Women’s Physicians of Jacksonville 6879 Southpoint Dr N Jacksonville, 296-2441

STEPHEN L. BUCKLEY Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Gynecologic Cancer Center 915 W Monroe St, Ste 300 Jacksonville, 389-3993

WILLIAM H. LONG North Florida OB/GYN Associates Dillon Bldg, Ste 200 3 Shircliff Way Jacksonville, 384-3699

JILL MAULDIN Regional Obstetric Consultants 836 Prudential Dr, Ste 1800 Jacksonville, 398-7684

MATTHEW ROBERTSON Mayo Clinic Division of Gynecologic Oncology Cannaday Bldg, 2nd Fl W 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0853

Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology 807 Children's Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3707

LARRY B. LUNDY Mayo Clinic Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Davis Bldg, 3rd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0468

RUSSELL B. SMITH Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Head and Neck Cancer Center 1325 San Marco Blvd Jacksonville, 844-632-2278

PATHOLOGY MARK A. CAPPEL Mayo Clinic Department of Dermatology Davis Bldg, 4th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

RANDALL BRYANT

JOSE A. ETTEDGUI Wolfson Children’s Hospital UF Health Pediatric Cardiovascular Center 841 Prudential Dr, Ste 100 Jacksonville, 633-4110

PEDIATRIC CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA ROBERT BRYSKIN Wolfson Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Critical Care 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 202-8208

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE KHAL ABOUDAN Wolfson Children’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 396-5682

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PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY PEARL KWONG 10175 Fortune Pkwy, Suite 1203 Jacksonville, 519-5292

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGYONCOLOGY MANISHA BANSAL

GARY D. JOSEPHSON

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology 807 Children's Way, 8th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3789

Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology 807 Children's Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3707

ROBERT C. LUTEN

CYNTHIA GAUGER

UF Health Jacksonville Department of Emergency Medicine Clinical Center, 1st Fl 655 W 8th St Jacksonville, 244-4433

Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology 807 Children's Way, 8th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3789

Pediatric ENT for Kids 10475 Centurion Pkwy N, Ste 302 Jacksonville, 398-5437

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY J. ATILIO CANAS Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Endocrinology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3759

LARRY A. FOX Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Endocrinology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3759

PRISCILA C. GAGLIARDI Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Endocrinology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3759

NELLY MAURAS Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Endocrinology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3759

MICHAEL JOHN JOYCE Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology 807 Children's Way, 8th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3789

ERIC S. SANDLER Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology 807 Children's Way, 8th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3789

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE MOBEEN H. RATHORE UF Health Pediatric Multispecialty Center Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology Aetna Bldg, Ste 1900 841 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 633-0920

ROBERT C. OLNEY Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Endocrinology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3759

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY JILL DORSEY Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3756

JONATHAN S. EVANS Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3756

DONALD EDWARD GEORGE Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3756

KATHERINE E. MCGOOGAN Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3756

SALIK TAUFIQ Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3756

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PEDIATRIC NUTRITION JONATHAN S. EVANS Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology 807 Children's Way, 6th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3756

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY DAWN N. DUSS Pediatric Eye Consultants of North Florida 240 Ponte Vedra Park Dr, Ste 202 Ponte Vedra Beach, 425-5075

BRUCE ROBERT MADDERN

SASWATA ROY ENT Specialists of North Florida 11705 San Jose Blvd, Ste 103 Jacksonville, 880-0911

R. JAY CUMMINGS Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Department of Orthopaedics 807 Children's Way, 2nd Fl Jacksonville, 697-3731

ERIC ARTHUR LOVELESS Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Department of Orthopaedics 807 Children's Way, 2nd Fl Jacksonville, 697-3731

DAVID M. MANDEL Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Department of Orthopaedics 807 Children's Way, 2nd Fl Jacksonville, 697-3731

RONALD P. CARZOLI, JR. St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside Pediatrix Medical Group of Florida Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1 Shircliff Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 308-7994

LILY CUEVAS UF Health Jacksonville Division of Neonatology Clinical Center, 6th Fl 655 W 8th St Jacksonville, 244-3056

DENISE A. SHERMAN

MARK HUDAK

Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology 807 Children's Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3707

UF Health Jacksonville Division of Neonatology Clinical Center, 6th Fl 655 W 8th St Jacksonville, 244-3056

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY BONNIE HUDAK Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 807 Children's Way, 8th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3788

DAVID A. SCHAEFFER Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Pulmonology 807 Children's Way, 8th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3788

PEDIATRIC RADIATION ONCOLOGY NANCY P. MENDENHALL UF Health Proton Therapy Institute 2015 N Jefferson St Jacksonville, F588-1800

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY STEVEN PAUL CUFFE UF Health Jacksonville Department of Psychiatry Tower II, 6th Fl 580 W 8th St Jacksonville, 383-1038

MICHAEL DE LA HUNT

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE

Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 807 Children's Way, 3rd Fl Jacksonville, 697-3563

ELISE M. FALLUCCO UF Health Jacksonville Department of Psychiatry Tower II, 6th Fl 580 W 8th St Jacksonville, 383-1038

THERESA J. RANDAZZOBURTON Wolfson Children’s Hospital Department of Psychiatry 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 697-3600

ARTHUR J. VAUGHN St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside Pediatrix Medical Group of Florida Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1 Shircliff Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 308-7994

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/PEDIATRIC METABOLIC DISEASES PAMELA HAWKS ARN Mayo Clinic Division of Medical Genetics Davis Bldg, 4th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-6213

PEDIATRIC SURGERY NICHOLAS POULOS Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric General Surgery 807 Children's Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3740

DANIEL ROBIE Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric General Surgery 807 Children's Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3740

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY MARK AUBREY BARRAZA Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Urology 807 Children's Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3747

MICHAEL JAMES ERHARD Nemours Children’s Specialty Care Division of Pediatric Urology 807 Children's Way, 4th Fl Jacksonville, 697-3747

PEDIATRICS/GENERAL VICTORIA C. ARRAY UF Health Jacksonville Baymeadows Family Practice and Pediatrics Center 8274 Bayberry Rd Jacksonville, 633-0800

T. CAREY MERRITT

DAVID A. MILLER

Behavioral Healthcare Network Merritt Care Psychiatry 6817 Southpoint Pkwy, Ste 304 Jacksonville, 296-3113

Mayo Clinic Department of Neuroradiology Davis Bldg, 2nd Fl N 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

JAMES W. CHEEK The Carithers Pediatric Group 2121 Park St Jacksonville, 387-6200

PULMONARY MEDICINE

THOMAS J. CONNOLLY

Memorial Hospital Jacksonville Intensive Care Consortium 3625 University Blvd S Jacksonville, 702-6111

The Carithers Pediatric Group 2121 Park St Jacksonville, 387-6200

BRUCE P. KRIEGER

AMY GARRETT Island Pediatrics 4611 Hwy 17, Ste 2 Fleming Island, 264-4333

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

RICHARD GEHRET

Mayo Clinic Department of Radiation Oncology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-1000

Orange Park Pediatric Associates 2140 Smith St Orange Park, 269-2140

KEVIN KASYCH Mandarin Pediatrics 14810 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Ste 106 Jacksonville, 268-7701

JAMES WALER Baptist Primary Care-Pediatrics 9090 Regency Square Blvd N Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-855-1335

ELISA ALTER ZENNI UF Health Pediatrics-North 15255 Max Leggett Pkwy, Ste 4000 Jacksonville, 383-1540

PEDIATRICS/HOSPITAL MEDICINE DEBORAH ANN ABRAM Wolfson Children’s Hospital Division of Hospital Pediatrics 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, 697-3032

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION PETER THOMAS DORSHER Mayo Clinic Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Davis Bldg, 4th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

STEVEN J. BUSKIRK

JAMIE CESARETTI Terk Oncology 7017 AC Skinner Pkwy Jacksonville, 888-339-0588

RANDAL H. HENDERSON UF Health Proton Therapy Jacksonville 2015 N Jefferson St Jacksonville, 588-1800

NANCY P. MENDENHALL UF Health Proton Therapy Jacksonville 2015 N Jefferson St Jacksonville, 588-1800

MITCHELL TERK Terk Oncology 7017 AC Skinner Pkwy Jacksonville, 520-6800

RADIOLOGY MELANIE CASERTA Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0143

LEO FRANK CZERVIONKE Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

DAVID J. DiSANTIS Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-1496

MICHAEL D. OSBORNE

LAWRENCE E. HOLDER

Mayo Clinic Pain Rehabilitation Center 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2272

UF Health Jacksonville Division of Nuclear Medicine Clinical Center, 2nd Fl 655 W 8th St Jacksonville, 244-2945

THOMAS D. RIZZO, JR.

NOLAN KARSTAEDT

Mayo Clinic Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Davis Bldg, 4th Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2823

Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-2000

PSYCHIATRY

Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0143

CHIRAG V. DESAI Desai Health 8823 San Jose Blvd, Ste 303 Jacksonville, 379-0802

GERALD R. MAY

PATRICIA MERGO Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0143

AKASH SHARMA Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0853

DANIEL A. SIRAGUSA UF Health Jacksonville Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology Clinical Center, 2nd Fl 655 W 8th St Jacksonville, 244-6073

DANIEL WESSELL Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0143

HUGH J. WILLIAMS Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-0143

THORACIC SURGERY JOE B. PUTNAM, JR. Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Lung and Thoracic Cancer Center 1235 San Marco Blvd Jacksonville, 844-632-2278

UROLOGY GREGORY A. BRODERICK Mayo Clinic Department of Urology Davis Bldg, 3rd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-7330

STEVEN P. PETROU Mayo Clinic Department of Urology Davis Bldg, 3rd Fl E 4500 San Pablo Rd Jacksonville, 953-7330

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In addition, our site includes a link to Best Doctors in America and features the physician and practice profiles highlighted on pages 63-117.

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HEALTH AT HOME DOLPHIN POINTE, a $22 million senior living facility, opens mid-year offering 120 private suites, a gym, and aquatic system—all overlooking the St. Johns River. Clear Choice Health Care purchased 64 acres adjacent to Jacksonville University and will partner with the school to cultivate a multi-generational environment for students and seniors. “This is a fresh, new approach to senior living,” says Greg Nelson, senior living developer and former board member for JU. “No other school of healthcare sciences in Florida has such a relationship with and proximity to a senior living facility.” The three-phase project will include independent living, assisted living, a medical office building, urgent care and a student health center.

Aside from providing work opportunities for students and continuing education for seniors, the facility’s goal is to maximize physical wellness, promote independence and healing, and enhance personal dignity.

—SENÉE MOBLEY

According to the Census Bureau, baby boomers now account for 22.9 percent of the U.S. population. At this rate, one in every five U.S. residents will hit retirement age by 2030. As the population ages, the demand for home health care increases. Seth Movsovitz, owner of Ponte Vedra Home Care, offers the following tips for selecting a home health agency.

• Know the difference. A Home Health Care Agency is one that is Medicare-certified, requiring patients to have both a treatment prescription from a doctor and Medicare benefits. There are also differences between “skilled” and “non-skilled” care, with non-medical care referring to companion and personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, assistance with meal preparation and housekeeping.

• Do your due diligence. “Ask the agency what the average amount of caregiving experience is for their entire staff,” recommends Movsovitz.

“This is important because many agencies hire caregivers with little to no experience.” Determine whether the agency allows patients to meet the caregiver prior to starting services.

• Ask the hard questions. Movsovitz urges those seeking home health care services to ask agencies how much they pay their caregivers. “Most caregivers are actually underpaid, making just $9 to $10 per hour, and leading to higher turnover rates.”

• Check the paperwork. Ask the agency if they’re licensed to provide

MOBEEN H. RATHORE

MD, cPE, FaaP, FPiDs, FiDsa, FacPE, FsHEa UniVErsity oF FloriDa cEntEr For HiV/aiDs, rEsEarcH, EDUcation & sErVicE (UF carEs), ProFEssor anD DirEctor UF HEaltH DEPartMEnt oF PEDiatrics, associatE cHair inFEctioUs DisEasEs anD iMMUnology, WolFson cHilDrEn’s HosPital, cHiEF

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What made you want to become a doctor? “it is a cliché answer. My mother wanted me to be a doctor. What cemented the decision for me was when i got very sick when i was 14 years old and was in a coma for three days. My doctor really impressed me and i wanted to do what he did, how he was caring and compassionate and especially how he dealt with my parents.”

What was the most impactful moment in your career?

“Establishing a program in northeast Florida that decreased the transmission of HiV infection from an infected mother to her child by nearly 100 percent.”

Is there a patient or procedure you’ll never forget? “there was a young girl who got HiV infection after repeated sexual assault. she was very ill. i had the privilege of visiting her at home.

Her spirit and gentleness even after the terrible experience was very uplifting. When she passed away it impacted me greatly. i will never forget her.”

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the services they say they offer. There are several different Home Care Licenses issued by the State of Florida. For example, some agencies are not licensed to provide personal (hands-on) care, only companion care.

Movsovitz recommends checking the validity of an agency license number and their full scope of allowed service using the floridahealthfinder.gov website. —Reggie Jolly

RAMI MANOCHAKIAN MD, oncologist Mayo clinic

What made you want to become a doctor? “suffering is no doubt one of the worst experiences any human being faces. For me, suffering has always been a rival which has made me take the most serious steps in my life and has led me to challenge its existence in other people's lives. one of these steps was to become a doctor. i have a brother who has cerebral palsy. i grew up watching his situation while being enlightened by the way my parents devote themselves to improve his life. it gave me a firsthand experience in the suffering of patients and their families, and has built my compassion towards them. after i graduated high school in syria, i decided to pursue a career in medicine. this decision was influenced by my brother's experience and also by my Boy scout life which enriched my personality with strong principles that could be summarized by the words of Baden Powell, the founder of the world scouting movement: ‘the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. try and leave this world a little better than you found it.’”

EDWARD GORAK DO, MBA, MS, FACP MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER

What made you want to become a doctor? “I actually think medicine chose me. People ask ‘when did you want to become a doctor’ and it was probably elementary school, to be honest. I remember in third or fourth grade telling my parents I was going to be a doctor and drawing pictures of ambulances and things like that, so I think that has always been my trajectory.

What I love about medicine and being a physician is you really get to balance the science and the art of it. I think that’s where my mind and my focus sits because I have appreciations for both. Medicine isn’t as regimented and experimental as you’d think, like a chemistry or a physics course— at least what I do. Some parts of medicine are very technical, but particularly in oncology it’s really about the interpersonal relationships you have with your patients and their families.”

Is there a patient or procedure you’ll never forget? “There are definitely patients you’ll never forget. There are patients who I keep in touch with that I met 15 years ago. I think the patients that you remember the most are often the patients that were the most difficult to handle, the most challenging.”

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What made you want to become a doctor? “I wasn't sure that medicine was my calling. While studying radiology technology I developed an x-ray for the radiologist and it was abnormal. When I questioned the physician if it was lung cancer, he answered me that as a technologist I didn’t need to know that. That was my wakeup call. I knew then that my purpose in life was to serve, heal and care for my patients.”

JUDELLA HADDAD-LACLE

MD, MEDICAl DIRECTOR UF HEAlTH COMMUNITy AND FAMIly MEDICINE

What was the most impactful moment in your career? “Becoming the first Medical Director for the Total Care Clinic (TCC) with UF Health and naming the clinic. Being identified by the University of Florida and Shands to lead this innovative process was very impactful in my career. TCC is an innovative approach to healthcare delivery where multi-specialty providers are working together with primary care providers, pharmacists and care coordinators to create a unified and patient-centered approach to serve Duval County residents who do not qualify for Medicaid nor meet the established poverty guidelines and are uninsured.”

What was the most impactful moment in your career?

“During my third year of medical school, I remember admitting a young college student who was presented with the new diagnosis of diabetes type 1.

Knowing all the lifelong complications of diabetes and the challenges that this young athlete would face devastated me as I prepared myself to counsel her on her new diagnosis. She took it amazingly in stride, though I think her reticence probably represented more shock than acceptance. By the time of her discharge, we got her plugged in with a good endocrinologist and wished her good luck. Fast forward one year, I was on my transplant rotation and we were preparing a pancreas organ for transplant in a middle aged man whose body was ravaged by the consequences of diabetes and persistent hyper and hypoglycemic episodes. I remember the moment the surgeon had completed the connections to the pancreas, and immediately the blood sugars in the patient started to return to normal. It was amazing. Few times in medicine, do we get to make instantaneous changes for patients with such challenging chronic diseases.”

DAVID LEE

MD, TRANSPlANT SURgEON MAyO ClINIC

What made you want to become a doctor?

“The vividness and memory of our family's general practitioner having very early morning coffee at the kitchen table with my parents after coming to the house to treat my sister who had a high fever played a part.”

LARRY HOLDER MD, DIAgNOSTIC RADIOlOgy AND NUClEAR MEDICINE UF HEAlTH

What was the most impactful moment in your career? “In Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology we perform many imaging studies to see if cancer has been successfully treated or if cancer has recurred after treatment. Patient's emotions and expressions of relief when I can tell them after reviewing the studies that there is no evidence of cancer reminds me every day that images are people.

Especially on a Thursday or Friday afternoon when the patient doesn’t have to wait over the weekend to get the results.”

Dr. Q (continued from page 51) Of course, “making something” out of his life proved difficult on a farmhand’s salary, and his initial plan (to save money in the U.S. before eventually bringing his earnings back to Mexico) was near-impossible on $3.35 per hour.

A few years later, he had a new job working for a railroad company and was taking classes at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. After two years, he began applying to more prestigious schools, ultimately accepting a scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley.

He began studying psychology, though an interest in medicine didn’t emerge until later. His paternal grandmother—“Nana Maria”—was a healer and a midwife in Mexico.

Today, he credits her with providing the inspiration that ultimately led to his own career. “I didn’t even understand the incredible influence she had on my life until I was at U.C. Berkeley, years after her death.” His senior year at Berkeley, he decided to pursue a career as a surgeon.

Medical school would be the natural next step along the path and, for Quiñones-Hinojosa, that path would go through Harvard.

Making the move from field hand to Harvard medical student might seem like a big jump, though he says the first step was a fairly simple one. “First, you need to apply. And to apply to a school like that requires both a deep understanding of who you are,” he laughs, “and a high level of arrogance.”

In 1997, 10 years after crossing into the U.S. to work on a farm, Quiñones-Hinojosa earned his U.S. citizenship while enrolled at Harvard Medical School. Today, he is the William J. and Charles H. Mayo Professor and Chair of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, where he continues to perform surgeries on brain cancer patients and oversees a science research lab. Though most would struggle to compare farm labor and neurosurgery, Quiñones-Hinojosa says the two aren’t all that different. “As a farm worker, I used my hands and today, I use my brain to guide my hands,” he says.

His incredible story formed the basis of his memoir, Becoming Dr. Q, which caught the eye of Disney and Plan B Productions (Brad Pitt’s movie company), who bought the rights for a film based on Quiñones-Hinojosa’s life. The film isn’t in production yet, though Quiñones-Hinojosa says his family often jokes about who might play him. “Of course, I say Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson would be a great choice,” he jokes. “And my son says Danny DeVito.”

Despite Hollywood taking an interest in his life, the doctor remains devoted to medicine. Ask him to explain his love for the human brain, and his eyes light up. “The brain has a tremendous capacity,” he explains. “There are about 164 trillion synapses going on in your brain right now—more synapses than there are stars in the galaxy. Isn't that amazing? The most amazing galaxy—you can hold it, right between your hands.”

Technology, politics and the economy have all made tremendous impacts on his field since he first came to America, Quiñones-Hinojosa notes, though the basics of medicine and the human body haven’t changed at all. “I have seen brains from people of different races, ethnicities, backgrounds,” he says. “Every time I open their brain, I am fascinated by one constant: they all look the same.”

As for the journey he took to ultimately land where he is now, the doctor admits that it hasn’t always been easy.

But the pull to come to a land of great opportunity remains perhaps even greater today than ever before. “I have no doubt that the American dream is still alive and well,” he says. “Today, I am even more sure than before. I live it every single day.” u

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ELIZABETH L. DEVOS

M.D., M.P.H., MEDICAL DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE EDUCATION; PROGRAM DIRECTOR, COM INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE UF HEALTH JACKSONVILLE

What made you want to become a doctor? My parents were both in the healthcare field. I was always around pediatric hospitals as a child and always thought I would be interested in medicine—emergency medicine came later for me. I’ve worked in research in emergency departments over the years, different places during medical school and really enjoyed the fact that I could have the opportunity to see patients with all different kinds of diseases across the whole life spectrum.

What’s the hardest thing about being a doctor? I think the hardest thing for us in emergency medicine is we need to make decisions with very limited information very rapidly. So, we have to trust history from many different people and piece together the best story we can and make the best decisions we can with a little bit of information. We don’t have the privilege of knowing our patients for years and years. There is some degree of puzzle solving and putting those pieces together.

What was the most impactful moment of your career? I’ve been really fortunate to have the opportunity to work in the development of emergency medicine abroad. I lived in Rwanda all of 2014 teaching emergency medicine in the first specialty training program for emergency medicine in the country. That was a particularly gratifying opportunity. It’s been really exciting to see those first graduates now get ready to host an international conference and also take over as leaders in their country this year, just five years into the existence of the specialty in the county. u

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ESTRELLITA REDMON

MD, PRESIDENT ST. VINCENT’S MEDICAL GROUP & CLINICAL INTEGRATION

What made you want to become a doctor? “At the age of 12 my great grandfather died of an MI [heart attack] on Christmas Day, after opening his Christmas presents. It was that event that made me decide to be a physician.”

What was the most impactful moment of your career? “The first month of my internship in Roanoke, Virginia a young boxer was training in the middle of the day, running, and he had on a sweat suit and ended up collapsing from hypothermia. He came into the ED and ultimately died from hypothermia, and I think that had a really large impact on me. He was in his early 30s and I had to actually go and tell his wife, who was pregnant with their second child, that her husband was going to die—mind you I was only 25 years old at the time. I got out of medical school really early, so that was very, very traumatic for me. I think it framed how I deal with patients and family members. Then there’s my son and his diagnosis of leukemia and seeing a loved one suffer from a different perspective. I think these things made me a lot more compassionate for everyone involved and realizing that it’s not just the patient and their direct family members, but it’s the friends, it’s the aunts and uncles.

Everyone is impacted when someone is ill.

What is the hardest part of being a doctor? “I think we are so driven to take care of others that we forget to pause and really take care of ourselves and spend time with our loved ones, so I think physician burnout is a big issue that starts very early. It starts in residence in training, and we need to address it not just during the residency but even when we get out into practice. I think setting aside time for personal reflection and contemplation and doing the things that you love, taking time to do that is so very important. You have to be very intentional about taking out time for yourself and your family, otherwise you’ll look around and the kids are grown and you’re old and you’re wondering what happened, where did the 25 years go?” u

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sub-specialists in their field. Currently, our physicians are involved in several FDA research trials, all of which bring new surgeries and drugs to treat cataracts, glaucoma and retinal diseases to the area.

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Jacksonville Dental Specialists Our practice is Jacksonville’s premier dental treatment facility being the area’s only multi-specialty dental practice in northeast Florida that is operated by multiple doctors who are all American Dental Association (ADA) recognized dental specialists. By combining a team approach and patient-centered care philosophy with our advanced specialty training and state-of-the-art technology, our doctors are able to successfully treat some of the most difficult surgical, full-mouth restorative and dental implant cases.

The various dental specialists in our group practice include a Prosthodontist and a Periodontist. Our doctors take pride in providing the highest quality specialty care for patients all in one convenient office location.

Dr. Matthew Nawrocki is our American Dental Association accredited Prosthodontist who practices the full scope of prosthodontics and implant dentistry. After completing his dental training, he completed his residency training in prosthodontics at the University of Florida. A Prosthodontist is one of the nine recognized dental specialties and spends 3-4 years of additional formal training in a hospital-based accredited program beyond that of dental school. Prosthodontists are responsible for the esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth and are considered the “quarterbacks” of the dental team, collaborating with general dentists, dental specialists, health professionals, and laboratory technicians to restore optimum appearance and function to your smile. Among the various treatments that Prosthodontists provide are: esthetics/cosmetics, crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, dental implants, TMD-jaw joint problems, traumatic injuries to the mouth’s structures, congenital or birth anomalies to teeth, snoring, sleep apnea, and oral cancer reconstruction and continuing care.

Dr. Richard Aguila is our Board Certified Periodontist who practices the full scope of periodontics and implant dentistry. He completed his residency training in periodontics and dental implant surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. A periodontist completes three additional years of residency A D VE RT I S I N G F E ATUR E

training beyond dental school. Periodontists are specialists in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the supporting structures (gum tissue and bone) around the teeth and the surgical placement and maintenance of dental implants.

Dr. Aguila’s areas of expertise include both traditional and minimally invasive laser-assisted periodontal surgery to help patients save their teeth, all aspects of dental implant surgery, including advanced bone grafting and sinus grafting, cosmetic periodontal plastic surgery for smile enhancement (gum grafts and gum lifts) and oral and intravenous conscious sedation to maximize the comfort of his patients. Dr. Aguila truly enjoys treating the most complex and challenging cases with Dr. Nawrocki, as well as collaborating with some of the finest dentists in northeast Florida through the traditional, referral based side of his practice.

Our doctors at Jacksonville Dental Specialists have been certified as the exclusive provider of HYBRIDGE in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Our full-arch HYBRIDGE is a patented dental implant supported fixed prosthesis that replaces up to 12 teeth in the upper or lower jaw in far less time and at far less the expense than the traditional fixed implant prosthesis. The HYBRIDGE treatment protocol has allowed our doctors to perform more full-mouth, implant supported restorations than any other dental practice in northeast Florida during the past four years. ™

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Dr. Nawrocki and Dr. Aguila are both very passionate about patient education and currently co-host a weekly dental health and wellness segment called “Dental Health Watch” on First Coast Living on WTLV 12. The doctors further promote dental wellness in the community by providing free monthly patient education seminars to help patients understand the various dental treatment options available to them today in dentistry.

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Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute Exceptional Orthopaedic & Rehab Leadership is found at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (JOI). Our comprehensive network for muscles, bones and joints is focused on you achieving and maintaining optimum health and fitness. JOI physicians provide complex invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures as well as pain management and orthopaedic oncology. JOI Rehab offers a full-range of comprehensive physical therapy throughout your journey with us.

Advanced Orthopaedic Care is easy to find out if you’re a candidate for our advanced services.

• Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement which treats large rotator cuff tears or shoulder arthropathy by artificially replacing the joint’s ball and cup to give the arm better mobility.

• Robot-Assisted Makoplasty™ (hip or knee) reduces healthy bone loss and increases range of motion with less recovery time.

• Needle Aponeurotomy treats Dupuytren’s Contracture by releasing restrictive cords in the hand to free finger movement with less recovery time.

• Hip Labral Reconstruction reconstructs the damaged hip labrum using a graft tendon.

• Biocartilage is a synthetic material used to help in the recovery of microfracture procedures of the ankle.

• ConforMIS 3-D Knee Replacement uses a 3-D knee scan to craft a tibial and femoral implant.

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JOI Rehab is a regional leader and offers: • Deep Tissue Laser Therapy to stimulate cellular healing for acute pain, chronic conditions or post-op pain.

• AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill reduces gravity’s impact (20-100% of body weight) for better rehab of an injury or surgery. As the region’s most respected name in orthopaedics, JOI’s board-certified physicians are proven leaders with the highest level of training and expertise. We are dedicated to delivering conservative and comprehensive, high quality exceptional care for your muscles, bones and joints to ensure the best possible outcome for your quality of life.

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Exceptional Leadership Proud Team Physicians for the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars since 1995, JOI physician and rehabilitation staff work closely with the Jacksonville Jaguars staff, athletic trainers, coaches, and players to keep the team fit and healthy–just like we work with you to meet your orthopaedic and rehab needs.

We have the experience it takes and are the Sports Medicine Provider for the National Arena League Jacksonville Sharks, Jacksonville Armada FC, The Jacksonville Axemen, Jacksonville University, FSCJ, and nine local high schools.

TEAM:

35 Board-certified Physicians 7 Physician Offices 10 Rehab Clinics 2 Spine Centers LOCATIONS:

Baptist Beaches Physicians L-R : Phillip Bell, MD Brandon J. Kambach, MD Jennifer L.M. Manuel, MD Gregory Solis, MD Richard A. Picerno II, MD Sunday U. Ero, MD Stanton L. Longenecker, MD Michael L. Adams, MD Richard R. Grimsley, MD Hudson Berrey, MD James Perry, DO Brett P. Frykberg, MD

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Michael Yorio, MD Hiram A. Carrasquillo, MD Bruce Steinberg, MD Robert G. Savarese, DO Gregory C. Keller, MD Carlos R. Tandron, MD R. Stephen Lucie, MD Steven M. Crenshaw, MD Kevin M. Kaplan, MD Garry S. Kitay, MD William G. Pujadas, MD; Carl Freeman, MD

M. John Von Thron, MD David A. Doward, MD Dale A. Whitaker, MD Edward D. Young, MD Timothy R. Hastings, MD Steven J. Lancaster, MD Kamal I. Bohsali, MD Nigel W. Sparks, MD Scott McGinley, MD Megan Manthe, MD Gregory N. Smith, MD

Baptist South Fleming Island/ Clay County JOI Nassau Riverside San Marco University APPOINTMENT LINE:

JOI-2000 904.564.2000 joi.net

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Terk Oncology Cutting-Edge Technology Meets Compassion Dr. Mitchell Terk graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University with an undergraduate degree in psychology. He then graduated from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He completed his residency training in Radiation Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Terk moved to Jacksonville in 1997 and has since developed one of the nation’s premier cancer programs.

Dr. Jamie Cesaretti completed undergraduate studies at Columbia University and then obtained his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine, a Masters of Scientific Research from New York University and completed a residency in Radiation Oncology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He remained at Mount Sinai as faculty and was awarded research grant funding from the Department of Defense and the American Cancer Society.

Drs. Cesaretti and Terk are considered amongst the most experienced prostate cancer specialists in the world, and the most experienced in lung and breast cancer treatment in the region. In 2016 and 2017, both were named in the New York Times as the Top Cancer Specialists in the nation and the Top Prostate Cancer Specialists in the nation.

Terk Oncology, their state-of-the-art cancer center, is located in the Southside area of Jacksonville, Florida, where they offer the latest cutting-edge technologies in a highly personalized environment. Their team will spend all the time it takes to attend to both your physical and emotional needs while providing a cure rate that is largely unmatched by even the largest research hospitals in the country.

Mitchell Terk, MD

Jamie Cesaretti, MD

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NY Times: Castle Connolly Top Prostate Cancer Specialist

NY Times: Castle Connolly Top Prostate Cancer Specialist (2016-2017)

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NY Times: Castle Connolly Top Cancer Specialist (2016)

NY Times: Castle Connolly Top Cancer Specialist (2016) NY Times: Castle Connolly Top Doctor’s Award (2014-2015) Jacksonville Magazine’s Top Doctor’s Award (2014-2015)

NY Times: Castle Connolly Top Doctor’s Award (2015) Vitals’ Compassionate Doctor Award (2014) Vitals’ On Time Award (2014)

Vitals’ Compassionate Doctor Award

Orlando Style Magazine’s Elite Doctor’s Award (2014)

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Best Doctors Award (2010 -2014)

Vitals’ On Time Award (2014)

Patients’ Choice Award (2008-2014)

Top 10 Doctors Award (2014)

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Atlantic Eye Institute Neil T. Shmunes, MD • Charles V. Duss, MD • Karim J. Samara, MD Michelle L. Diaz, MD • Sushma K. Vance, MD C. Steven Lancaster, OD, FAAO • Danielle T. Callegari, OD, FAAO The Eye Guys at Atlantic Eye Institute believe in providing each patient with personalized, affordable and effective solutions using the most advanced technology and surgical techniques.

With five board certified ophthalmologists and two board certified optometrists, you can relax knowing that your eyes are in the hands of a knowledgeable and experienced team of doctors. Founded in 2000, Atlantic Eye Institute offers three convenient locations and emergency care to their patients 24/7.

Considering LASIK? The key to producing the best results in laser refractive surgery is to combine the best technology available with a skilled surgeon. The Eye Guys are proud to offer custom LASIK with the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser System. This state-of-the-art excimer laser technology means safer and faster vision correction with superior results.

Complimentary LASIK consultations are offered and will give you the chance to meet your

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surgeon and find out if you’re a candidate. These appointments are even offered on weekends to better suit your schedule.

Seeing glare and halos? If so, cataract surgery may be in your future. Relax…cataract surgery isn’t what it used to be. With the LenSx Laser combined with customized lifestyle premium lenses, you can move forward with confidence knowing that you’ve chosen the most advanced technology available for this life-changing procedure. ®

Whether you are looking for a new pair of glasses or in need of surgery, The Eye Guys do it all!

They specialize in LASIK, laser cataract surgery, oculoplastic surgery, glaucoma treatments, retina care and comprehensive eye care for all ages.

Most insurances are accepted and affordable financing plans are available through Care Credit.

Go to theeyeguys.com or visit one of their three locations today. Your eyes are their focus!

Atlantic Eye Institute LOCATIONS :

Jacksonville Beach 3316 Third Street S. Suite 103 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 Southside 6207 Bennett Road Jacksonville, FL 32216 Atlantic Retina 2710 Third Street South Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.241.7865 theeyeguys.com

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Patrick L. Basile, M.D. Plastic Surgery & Wellness Dr. Patrick Basile, founder of Patrick L. Basile, M.D. Plastic Surgery & Wellness, is a board-certified plastic surgeon trained in plastic & reconstructive surgery. He offers the most advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques available today coupled with personalized patient-centered care. The practice also offers skin care, nutritional counseling and wellness training to maximize total body health.

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Dr. Basile has extensive training from the University of Rochester where he completed his General Surgery Residency, Research Fellowship and Plastic Surgery Residency. He served in the U.S. Navy and was the Assistant Chief of Plastic Surgery & Director of Microsurgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, the largest military medical facility in the world, which cares for the majority of combat wounded from the Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts.

Beaches 572 Jacksonville Dr. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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In addition to his impressive educational background and medical training, Dr. Basile is also an accomplished author and speaker. He has been an invited speaker at regional, national and international meetings, lecturing on topics including non-invasive procedures, cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques. Most recently he has traveled to Asia to help launch cutting-edge technologies, such as CoolSculpting.

Fleming Island 1675 Eagle Harbor Pkwy.

Suite A Fleming Island, FL 32003

His patient approach starts with a thorough discussion about expectations, treatment options and outcomes.

Dr. Basile believes that being a physician is a privilege — a profession that requires honesty, integrity and the highest of ethical standards.

904.222.6262 patrickbasilemd.com info@patrickbasilemd.com

Dr. Basile is now accepting new patients at two convenient locations: Jacksonville Beach and Fleming Island.

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Brown Fertility—Conceiving Miracles

Samuel E. Brown, MD • Rafael A. Cabrera, MD • Bruce I. Rose, MD, Ph.D. • Lori Hollins, MD Emily Opdycke, ARNP • Elizabeth “Camie” Carson, CNM, ARNP Over the last 20 years, the providers at Brown Fertility have helped thousands of couples grow their families by providing them with the cutting-edge fertility treatments they need along with the compassionate care they deserve.

After building the state’s most modern in-vitro-fertilization (IVF) lab and partnering with one of the country’s most experienced embryologists, Brown Fertility boasts some of the highest pregnancy rates in the nation — up to 100 percent higher than the national average.

At the heart of Brown Fertility’s high success rates is a team of experienced providers. Dr. Samuel E. Brown, founder of Brown Fertility, is a nationally recognized leader in the field of reproductive medicine and is dually board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He was the first reproductive surgeon in the state of Florida to pioneer minimally invasive robotic gynecological surgery for the treatment of infertility, and completed his fellowship at the renowned Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine.

Dr. Rafael A. Cabrera is dually board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and also completed his fellowship at the prestigious Jones Institute. Together, Dr. Cabrera and Dr. Brown make up the only team of Jones Institute graduates practicing together in the state of Florida. A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Cabrera is fluent in Spanish, and has been recognized as a “Best Doctor” by U.S. News & World Report.

Dr. Bruce I. Rose is dually board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. With over 30

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years’ experience Dr. Rose, an MD/Ph.D., is an acknowledged leader within the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and is an experienced researcher with hundreds of publications and cases, including focus on IVM (In-Vitro Maturation).

Dr. Lori Hollins, the newest provider at Brown Fertility, is dually board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. With over 20 years’ experience Dr. Hollins has worked in academic medicine and private practice and has conducted and published research on women’s health. She comes to Brown Fertility from the Cleveland Clinic and will undoubtedly enhance the practice.

Emily Opdycke, ARNP is a board certified women’s health nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience. She received her nursing degree from the University of North Florida in 2003 where she graduated top 10 percent and earned a Master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Elizabeth “Camie” Carson, CNM ARNP received her BSN from the University of Florida and began her career as a labor and delivery nurse. She received her Master of Science degree from the University of Florida and joined an infertility practice in 2004, broadening her scope of practice to include Reproductive Endocrinology.

Exceptionally high success rates, experienced and compassionate providers, and state-of-the-art technology are just some of the reasons why patients, both national and international, consistently chose Brown Fertility to help realize their dreams of parenthood.

Samuel E. Brown, MD BOARD CERTIFICATIONS :

Obstetrics & Gynecology Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility FELLOWSHIPS :

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine LOCATIONS :

8149 Point Meadows Way Jacksonville, FL 32256 14540 Old St. Augustine Rd. Bldg. 2, Suite 2497 Jacksonville, FL 32258 904.260.0352 BrownFertility.com

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Aamer Farooq, MD – Hematology/Oncology

Hassan Hassan, MD – Hematology/Oncology

Shazia Bashir, MD, MPH, FACOG – Gynecologic Oncology

Hema Vankayala, MD – Hematology/Oncology

Waseet Vance, MD, DABR – Radiation Oncology

Cancer Specialists of North Florida Hematology/Oncology

Yousif Abubakr, MD Safeer Ashraf, MD Ayed Ayed, MD Suprith Badarinath, MD Thomas Davis, MD Aamer Farooq, MD Leann Fox, MD Hassan Hassan, MD Kevin Hunger, MD, FACP Sahana Kalmadi, MD

Daniel Kobrinski, DO Maria Valente, MD Hema Vankayala, MD Sejal Kuthiala, MD Marc Warmuth, MD Mehdi Moezi, MD, FACP Radiation Oncology Miten Patel, MD Jessica Bahari-Kashani, MD, DABR Raji Shameem, MD Richard Cassidy, MD Ilicia Shugarman, MD Brian Deegan, MD Steven Siegel, MD Emily Tanzler, MD, DABR Bijoy Telivala, MD Waseet Vance, MD, DABR Unni Thomas, MD Gynecologic Oncology Gaurav Trikha, MD Shazia Bashir, MD, MPH, FACOG Anna Priebe, MD, FACOG Susmitha Vaka, MD

Macclenny 159 N 3rd Street, Suite E Macclenny, FL 32063 904.388.2619

St. Augustine 9 San Bartola Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32086 904.825.4500

Beaches 1375 Roberts Dr., Suite 103 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.997.3800

Southpoint 7015 A C Skinner Pkwy.

Bldg. 100 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904.516.3737

St. Vincent’s Clay 1658 St. Vincent’s Way Suite 230 Middleburg, FL 32068 904.214.8050

Fleming Island 2370 Market Dr. Fleming Island, FL 32003 904.264.6201

Southside 5742 Booth Rd., Suite A Jacksonville, FL 32207 904.739.7779

St. Vincent’s Riverside 2 Shircliff Way, Suite 800 Jacksonville, FL 32204 904.388.2619

Baptist South 14546 Old St. Augustine Rd. Bldg. 1, Suite 317 Jacksonville, FL 32258 904.260.9445

CancerSpecialistsNF.com A D VE RT I S I N G F E ATUR E

At Cancer Specialists of North Florida we strive to provide the highest quality comprehensive, integrated care to each and every patient. We have nine convenient locations throughout Northeast Florida. Our team of experts includes board certified Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Gynecologic Oncologists, and Hematologists. We are proud to be able to offer minimally-invasive surgical procedures, cutting-edge radiation techniques, and an extensive list of clinical research trials all under one roof. In the spirit of treating the whole patient we provide support services including an in-house laboratory, imaging and pharmacy services, as well as financial, nutrition, and social work services.

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The Carlson Group THE MOST ADVANCED Dr. Richard Carlson has been a trusted and respected name in dental excellence in the Jacksonville area for over 25 years. After outgrowing his location on San Jose Blvd., he designed and built a world-class Bartram facility from the ground up in order to deliver a great dental experience to the community. The result is a beautiful, relaxing practice filled with a caring and talented dental team. In 2015, the practice expanded yet again—to a second location Downtown. Both practices provide the very latest in ultramodern technology, techniques, and creature-comforts. To complement this, Dr. Carlson employs a highly experienced team of private-practice doctors and professional support staff. The group emphasizes superb service, personal consultations, patient education, and advanced family and cosmetic dentistry in a very comfortable, clean, and private environment.

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT At The Carlson Group, we take the fear out of dentistry. Our caring doctors have extensive training, and a calming demeanor to help relax your fears. Our goal is to deliver the best patient experience, each and every time!

In addition to providing a full range of all general dental procedures including cleanings, exams, fillings, extractions, root canals, dentures and children’s dentistry, The Carlson Group also provides what most other offices cannot, such as: Sedation Dentistry Snooze through your treatment with multiple options of sedation fit to your needs.

Facial Esthetics The most advanced techniques to help you look 10-15 years younger Dental Lasers Used to treat gum disease, lasers provide more comfort and better results that traditional gum surgery. Lasers also allow the doctors to perform fillings without the need for a shot of anesthetic—great for children!

Straighter Teeth The Carlson Group is one of the only Preferred Invisalign providers in the area—who also offer veneers and crowns—for that beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

Dental Implants Dr. Carlson and his staff can place and restore dental implants in one convenient locations, saving you both time and money.

Less than 1% of all dentists in the U.S. offer all of the services we provide under one roof!

Richard Carlson, DMD DOWNTOWN 501 Riverside Ave., Suite 104 Jacksonville, FL 32202 BARTRAM 13241 Bartram Park Blvd., Bldg. 1700 Jacksonville, FL 32258 904.586.4768 CarlsonDentalGroup.com FacialEsthetics.com

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Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons We make our patients feel like the world revolves around them.

From our inception, our mission was simple — to make a difference in the communities that we serve, and to always put the needs of our patients first. After 40 years, that mission still holds true.

Longevity speaks volumes about our relationships with one another and our commitment to our patients. For over four decades, Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons have provided thousands of patients with comprehensive eye care, medical excellence and quality customer service.

Clay Eye has the finest Comprehensive Eye Care team in the region. Their physicians are leaders in their field, utilizing state-of-the-art approaches to eye disease and prevention.

Their clinical and administrative teams work collaboratively to support these physicians and provide the best experience possible for each and every patient.

Comprehensive Eye Care Includes: • • • • • •

Laser Cataract Surgery Glaucoma Surgery Diabetic Eye Disease Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Family Eye Care Eyewear for the Whole Family

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LASIK Surgery Macular Degeneration Cornea Surgery Pediatric Ophthalmology Contact Lenses

C.M. Harris, MD John D. Wilcox, MD John P. Donovan, MD Donald Downer, MD Russell Pecoraro, MD

General Ophthalmology General Ophthalmology Oculoplastic / LASIK / Laser Cataract Surgery Cornea Surgery / Laser Cataract Surgery Retina / Diabetes / Macular Degeneration / Laser Cataract Surgery

Lawrence Levine, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology/Eye Muscle Surgery/ Laser Cataract Surgery

P. Vernon Jones, MD David Hayes, DO David Green, OD Melanie Javier, OD Susan M. Frick, OD

General Ophthalmology Glaucoma Surgery / Laser Cataract Surgery Optometric Services / Contact Lens Specialists Optometric Services / Contact Lens Specialists Optometric Services / Contact Lens Specialists

Orange Park 2023 Professional Center Dr. Orange Park, FL 32073

Mandarin 11790 San Jose Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32223

Fleming Island 1615 County Rd. 220 Suite 140 Fleming Island, FL 32003

Riverside St. Vincent’s Hospital/DePaul Bldg.

2 Shircliff Way, Suite 120 Jacksonville, FL 32204

904.272.2020 • ClayEye.com

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Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center & Miracle Spa Members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The Mark of Distinction in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery® It’s easy to see why Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center & Miracle Spa has been voted “Best in Jax” for Best Plastic Surgery 22 years in a row. With Dr. Loren Clayman and his son, Dr. Mark Clayman, at the helm, patients in need of cosmetic, reconstructive or non-surgical procedures to correct or enhance their faces and bodies receive extraordinary results from the award-winning medical team with over 50 combined years of surgical experience.

With degrees from Harvard University and Tufts University, Loren became interested in plastic surgery after serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He performed reconstructive surgery on soldiers with deforming injuries and operated on the first prisoners of war in Vietnam when they were released from captivity.

Renowned for his skill in breast enhancement, facelifts, liposculpture, labiaplasty, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, BOTOX, facial fillers, laser hair removal, and medicalgrade skin care, Loren is also the only surgeon in North Florida who is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Both Loren and Mark are also devoted supporters of numerous community outreach efforts, including The National Blood Clot Alliance, various breast cancer nonprofits, Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida, and Her Song. They developed their interest in community involvement through Loren’s father, also a doctor, who devoted his life to treating underserved communities.

Mark’s favorite part of the practice is the unique approach and planning that goes into ensuring each patient has the best possible outcome. “This partnership allows us to

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build upon years of experience and expertise to provide the best care possible for each patient.”

Mark developed a passion for plastic surgery while working with breast cancer patients in medical school. “The diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating, and one of the treatments, a mastectomy, can further negatively affect a patient’s body image,” he explains. “In this case, breast reconstruction is the absolute best opportunity to restore the patient’s confidence, giving them a more positive image, both physically and emotionally.”

Loren Clayman, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of OtolaryngologyHead & Neck Surgery AFFILIATIONS :

Past President of Jacksonville Society of Plastic Surgeons

Mark also earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, completed his surgical and plastic surgery training at the University of Florida, and enhanced his training working with world-renowned experts throughout the U.S. and Brazil.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Like his father, Mark is a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Highly recognized for his craft, Mark has received numerous awards, including the 2016 Patient Satisfaction Award; Top 40 under 40 Award for his numerous and notable accomplishments; Top 10 Doctor in Northeast Florida; Compassionate Doctor Award; and The Patient’s Choice 5th Anniversary Award (given to only 1% of all doctors nationwide). He has also twice received the Outstanding Research Award by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and by the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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Voted “Best in Jax” and “#1 in the 904” in the category of Top Plastic Surgeons in Northeast Florida and recipient of “Companies with Heart” and “Bold City Best” awards, this award-winning medical team of Drs. Loren and Mark Clayman provide experienced, quality surgical expertise to Northeast Florida.

Mark Clayman, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery AFFILIATIONS :

American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

2 Shircliff Way Suites 200 & 220 DePaul Professional Bldg.

Jacksonville, FL 32204 904.208.2727 ClaymanMD.com ClaymanPlasticSurgery.com

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Contoura Facial Plastic Surgery Dr. Roberto Garcia is the founder and principal of Contoura Facial Plastic Surgery. With two locations, St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach, Contoura Facial Plastic Surgery is the premier center for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in Northeast Florida. ®

As the developer of Contoura and Contoura Lift, Dr. Garcia has been a leader in providing his patients with the latest innovations in surgical and non-surgical anti-aging facial procedures.

He has performed over 14,000 surgeries of the aging face, published nine scientific articles and written five books. His newest book, The Art of Facial Aesthetics, is widely recognized as an excellent resource for patients considering facial aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Garcia is a believer in specialization. As a Plastic Surgeon that specializes solely in the face, he recognizes the importance of seeking the advice of a physician that performs ONLY surgeries of the face. “There are many other medical specialties that perform facial procedures, but are not specialists in the face. Our practice has seen tremendous growth due to the realization in today’s society that a dedicated specialty of Facial Plastic Surgery exists to meet this growing demand,” says Dr. Garcia.

As a leader in his specialty, Dr. Garcia is excited about the growth of facial plastic surgery as an area of specialty in our community. It is indicative of a more knowledgeable and better informed patient population. Dr. Garcia is a strong advocate of patients doing their due diligence and being selective when considering having a facial procedure done on themselves or a family member.

For more information about Dr. Roberto Garcia and Contoura Facial Plastic Surgery, please call (904) 686-8020 or visit www.contourafps.com.

Roberto E. Garcia, MD, FACS BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery FELLOWSHIP:

American College of Surgeons 190 Florida A1A, Suite 1 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.686.8020 contourafps.com A D VE RT I S I N G F E ATUR E

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Doctors Lake Family Dental Doctors Lake Family Dental is honored to have been voted “Bold City Best Dental Practice, 2016 and 2017,” as well as “Bold City Best Place to Work–Small Business 2017” by the community and one of Jacksonville Magazine’s “Top Doctors” since 2014. Our practice has been privately owned and operated for 37 years. Dr. Boitet, Dr. Andreolas and their talented team treat the entire family for their general, cosmetic, dental sleep medicine and dental implant needs. The beautiful Mediterranean style practice provides state-of-the-art dental care with the most modern equipment available and a picturesque nature view of protected wetlands from every chair. The office is equipped with CEREC technology which allows the dentists’ team to fabricate metal-free, porcelain restorations or crowns in one visit! Dr. Boitet uses top-of-the-line, in-house 3-D CT scans and digital X-rays for a more accurate diagnosis for our patients, versus 2-D imaging typically found in other dental offices. They also have flat screen tvs in all treatment rooms, a spa whitening room, and they offer extended hours. New patient gifts, WiFi, a comfort menu (sound-reducing headphones, iPods, essential oils, warm blankets, leg pillows, and fresh baked cookies) ensures a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

You can expect expert, professional and compassionate service, fair fees and assistance with insurance needs. Services include: Implants (more than 7,500 restored), Composites (tooth-colored fillings), Crowns (including metal-free crowns in a day), Veneers, Bridges, Root Canals, In-Office Whitening, Dentures, Partials, Occlusal Appliances, Partials, Bleaching, Cleaning, Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Disorders, and Invisalign. Dr. Boitet’s implant expertise stems from being trained by the inventor of modern dental implants, Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark. He is also a Diplomat in the American Sleep and Breathing Academy and a member of the International Academy of Sleep. He is in the process getting our office accredited for dental sleep medicine, an honor few dental offices in the country are able to pursue. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Lauren Andreolas to our team. Following an extensive hiring process, Dr. Boitet handpicked Dr. Andreolas to join our dental family. Her years of experience, uplifting attitude and dedication to quality patient care makes her the perfect fit for our patients and team.

The team at Doctors Lake Family Dental are active in the community and support more than 30 Clay County charities. This quarter they have adopted Halo Keepers and single handedly put on a day to fulfill a terminal child’s wish list. Additionally, they gave away a 2017 Jeep Wrangler, The Cavity Crusher.

They are currently giving away a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro RS. We pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of dental trends to provide patients with the newest proven technologies and advancements by attending continuing education courses. The team is professional, but fun, offering a family atmosphere where patients of all ages can enjoy coming to the dentist. Doctors Lake Family Dental values its patients’ time, as well as their experience and concerns, from the moment you make a reservation until the moment you leave.

Doctors Lake Family Dental is open Monday-Friday 7AM-7PM. Please check our Facebook page to see what patients are saying about Doctors Lake Family Dental and to see what we are up to! We offer a wide variety of payment plans and in-house dental insurance experts and we can’t wait to take care of you and your family. Your expectations will be exceeded every step of the way. We guarantee it!

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Dayn C. Boitet, DDS Lic. # 8344 EDUCATION : D.D.S. Indiana University School of Dentistry Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy AFFILIATIONS : Past-President: Clay County Dental Society • Academy of Osseointegration • Academy of Osseointegration Foundation • Titanium Society; Fellow: Academy of Osseointegration • Academy of Osseointegration Foundation • Titanium Society; Member: Clay County Dental Society • Northeast District Dental Association • Florida Dental Association • American Dental Association • International Academy of Sleep; Diplomat: American Sleep and Breathing Academy

Lauren Andreolas, DMD EDUCATION : D.M.D. University of Florida (magna cum laude) AFFILIATIONS : Fellow: International Congress of Oral Implantologists; Member: Spear Study Club • Northeast District Dental Association–Chair for the Council on Dental Benefits & Care • Academy of General Dentistry (pursuing fellowship); Residency: Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Orlando

1665 Eagle Harbor Pkwy., E. Fleming Island, FL 32003 • 904.637.4410

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ENT Specialists of North Florida Mary Jo Schuh, AuD • Maria Jenkins, AA • Saswata Roy, MD Michele Hargreaves, MD • Jonathan Schug, AuD • Jason D. Meier, MD

ENT Specialists of North Florida is the premier otolaryngology (ENT) group of Northeast Florida.

Our double board certified and fellowship trained physicians, Drs. Meier, Roy and Hargreaves offer the highest level of specialty care for all ear, nose and throat problems for both adults and children. We have a comprehensive hearing and balance center with Drs. Schuh and Schug, including complete care for all dizziness and balance disorders, as well as hearing problems, cochlear implantation and hearing devices. We strive to provide the best medical treatment and the best patient experience possible. We also have a strong relationship with referring physicians in the area, working together to provide complete patient care.

Dr. Jason Meier is double board certified in Otolaryngology as well as Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Meier sees patients on a variety of ENT issues while focusing on minimally invasive allergy and sinus treatments, obstructed nasal passageways, head/ neck tumor treatment and skin cancer reconstruction.

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Surgery. He has fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery, and Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery. Dr. Roy’s practice focuses on pediatric and adult ENT problems, including head and neck, reconstructive and craniofacial disorders.

Dr. Michele Hargreaves is a double board certified Neurotologist. Dr. Hargreaves offers comprehensive treatment for hearing loss, including cochlear implantation, dizziness, balance disorders, chronic ear infections, as well as other otologic (ear) problems. She has expertise in a range of specialized procedures, including stapectomy, revision surgery for chronic ear disease, and cochlear implantation.

Dr. Mary Jo Schuh and Dr. Jonathan Schug received their doctoral degrees in Audiology at A.T. Still University and University of Memphis giving them the advanced knowledge needed to provide patients with the highest level of care. They specialize in all aspects of hearing and balance solutions including cochlear implantation and hearing aid devices and are certified by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association.

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All are double board certified & fellowship trained surgeons LOCATIONS :

Mandarin 11705 San Jose Blvd.

Suite 103 Jacksonville FL 32223 Southside 4203 Belfort Rd. Suite 340 Roger Main Bldg.

Jacksonville, FL 32216 Beaches 1370 13th Ave. S. Suite 116, Bldg. A Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.880.0911 entspecialistsnorthflorida.com

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FABEN Obstetrics & Gynecology Women Physicians For Women. We have a special empathy for the struggle of balancing home, work, and family and understand the importance of having a personal physician you can trust. Establishing an honest, open relationship with each patient is a priority in order to foster a nurturing and secure environment. To this end we endeavor to provide comfortable settings in our offices. We offer an easy-to-navigate web portal with online bill pay. You can ask us any question from routine care to sexual health. We serve women of all ages, including high-risk obstetrics and gynecology for teens.

Treatments include those for fibroids, abnormal bleeding, contraception, hormone replacement therapy, infertility, and urinary incontinence.

As recognized regional leaders in OB/GYN, we work intimately with other doctors to facilitate coordination of care. With our extensive surgical training for robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopy and other minimally invasive modalities, we offer in-office surgeries and procedures, including

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endometrial ablations, non-incision permanent birth control,and treat endometrial polyps and fibroids.

As members of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, we are proud to be the first OB/GYN office in Northeast Florida to be SCOPE certified (Safety Certification in Outpatient Practice Excellence). Look for this certification when considering office-based surgery, such as tubal interuption, endometrial ablation, and LEEP for precancerous cervical conditions. Our personal commitment to modern medicine and technology demonstrates the collaborative goals of our FABEN team.

Grow With Us. “This continues to be an exciting time as our practice grows from two locations to three while we continue to provide the care to our patients we seek ourselves,” says Dr. Caccam, a founding practice member. “Each patient is unique, and we strive to treat everyone individually.

Each of us is dedicated to the delivery of quality care—each patient is a priority.”

TEAM : (Physicians L-R)

Kristin Caldow Dawn Mormak Jennifer Guram Porter Ana Hicks Bettina Kohaut Evaleen Caccam Felicia Fox LOCATIONS :

San Marco Baptist Women’s Pavilion 836 Prudential Dr., Suite 1506 Jacksonville FL 32207 Southpoint 4181 Southpoint Dr. E., Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32216 Avondale/Ortega Coming Fall 2018 904.346.0050 FABENobgyn.com

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First Coast Cardiovascular Institute Established in 2002, First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (FCCI) has served thousands of patients across the nation, from north to south. We often find ourselves blessed with patients who have taken every method of transportation to seek our help.

Over the years, we have evolved into a multispecialty group offering board certified services in cardiovascular medicine, sleep medicine, pulmonology, and wound management. “Housing many specialties under one roof ensures patients receive comprehensive, expedited, and personalized care,” says Dr. Yazan Khatib, President, “We focus on providing patients with the right care, at the right time, and at the right place. This means a commitment to the full spectrum of health, from prevention to the most complex of disease states.”

At the heart of our practice is an amputation prevention program. We hold a decadelong tradition of saving legs. We have a team of board-certified endovascular specialists, who restore the blood flow so patients can return to a healthy life. We have been able to inspire hope in patients who were previously told nothing could be done for them.

As innovators, we have consistently been among the first in Northeast Florida to bring new technologies to the area, from carotid stenting to structural heart procedures. This allows our patients to benefit first from the newest, exciting technology. As innovative technologies emerge, our collection of “firsts” will continue to grow and so will our roles as innovators.

“Our patients and their families have dictated how we choose to run our practice,” Dr. Khatib says, “As the landscape of healthcare evolves, patient care stays at the forefront.”

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS : • Cardiovascular Medicine • Interventional Cardiology • Electrophysiology • Nuclear Cardiology • Echocardiography • Vascular & Endovascular

Medicine • Pulmonology • Sleep Medicine • Podiatry & Wound

Management LOCATIONS :

Duval, Clay, Putnam & St. Johns Counties firstcoastcardio.com 904.493.3333

We accept most insurance plans.

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Florida INstitute of Reproductive Medicine Daniel M. Duffy, MD, MBA • Michael L. Freeman, MD • Kevin L. Winslow, MD, PA Teresa M. Erb, MD • Kari Sproul von Goeben, MD

The Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine (F.I.R.M.) is the largest infertility practice in North Florida/South Georgia. To date they have over 14,000 babies born/responsible for approximately 75% of all IVF births in North Florida/South Georgia. Their growth is due to a philosophy providing cutting-edge, highly personalized care. The Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine includes five board certified reproductive medicine specialists, five doctoral level embryologists and a team of infertility nurses averaging over eight years’ experience. This team allows FIRM to provide comprehensive care, including IVF year round. By personalized care they mean that your initial history, all followup appointments, and any procedures will be performed by your own board certified physician. No one has more knowledge of your personal history, or better skills to help you, than your physician. The Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine believes a very close doctor/patient relationship offers the best chance for success and can make a sometimes difficult journey much easier.

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Florida Institute of Reproductive Medicine LOCATIONS :

Baptist Downtown Baptist Beaches Baptist South 904.399.5620 FIRMfamily.com

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Florida Plastic Surgery Group Joseph Parks, MD • Ankit R. Desai, MD • Michael Fallucco, MD

Drs. Ankit Desai, Michael Fallucco, and Joseph Parks are board-certified plastic surgeons who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care, always remembering that a patient’s needs come first. They perform cosmetic procedures including breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, facial rejuvenation, fat transfer, and body contouring, as well as breast reconstruction and surgical treatment of migraine headache pain.

Drs. Desai and Fallucco have performed over 1,000 successful Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flaps which allows a woman to reconstruct a breast removed for breast cancer with her own abdominal fat without an implant. DIEP flaps are performed at the time of breast cancer surgery, or even years down the road after cancer removal.

Some women even choose to remove their implants and replace with a DIEP flap.

In addition, all our doctors offer direct-to-implant breast reconstruction using the whole array of breast implants, including the use of “form stable” or “gummy bear” implants.

Dr. Ankit Desai is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Jacksonville native. After graduating from The Bolles School, he began his undergraduate career at Johns Hopkins University studying biomedical engineering. He was then accepted into the highly selective Junior Honors Medical Program, an accelerated program at the University of Florida. He received his M.D. from UF, where he served as class president for four years, a testament to his leadership and affability. Dr. Desai went on to complete his plastic surgery residency at St. Louis University and further training in cosmetic surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Desai returned to Jacksonville to bring state-of-the art plastic surgery, including fat transfer facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation,composite breast surgery using the patient’s own fat, labiaplasty (aesthetic vaginal rejuvenation), tummy tuck and body contouring.

Dr. Michael Fallucco grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and received his B.A. and M.D. from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He was accepted into the highly competitive plastic surgery residency at St. Louis University. While in training, Dr. Fallucco was recognized for both his clinical and research endeavors. He is widely published and has presented research in plastic surgery at both national and international conferences.

Dr. Fallucco performs cosmetic facial and body procedures as well as working with patients after weight loss surgery to reshape and tighten loose skin. He is the only physician in the area to offer a same-day outpatient procedure to treat headache pain, drawing upon his unique peripheral nerve surgery training to alleviate pain in A D VE RT I S I N G F E ATUR E

patients who suffer from chronic migraines. Dr. Fallucco’s other clinical interests include minimally invasive fat transfer in which a patient’s own regenerative cells from liposuction are utilized to restore the areas of the face, breasts and buttocks.

Dr. Joseph Parks grew up in Newnan, Georgia and received a B.S. in biology from Vanderbilt University. He completed his medical degree at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia before entering the general surgery training program at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. While training in general surgery, he became fascinated with the diversity and the possibilities in the discipline of plastic surgery and was offered the rare opportunity to matriculate directly into the three year plastic surgery program at the University of Tennessee.

Dr. Parks has authored multiple articles and abstracts appearing in widely circulated plastic surgery publications. He has given lectures and presentations at both the regional and national level. His clinical practice focuses on restorative surgery after breast cancer, body contouring after weight loss, breast augmentation and a full range of cosmetic procedures.

Florida Plastic Surgery Group was founded in 2009, with a clear mission: We are committed to excellence in patient care. We provide the highest level of up-to-date and ethical care in the field of plastic surgery. Our main goal is to improve patients’ quality of life.

We are privileged to instill confidence that patients deserve when seeking a cosmetic procedure or a reconstructive endeavor. For our breast reconstruction patients we aim to provide hope and closure for them during a difficult time in their life.

Baptist Medical Center South 14546 Old St. Augustine Road, MOB#1, 4th Fl., Suite #407 Jacksonville, FL 32258 St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside 2 Shircliff Way, DePaul Bldg., Suite #500, Jacksonville, FL 32204 St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County 1658 St. Vincent’s Way, Suite #210, Middleburg, FL 32068 904.262.3372 • plasticsurgeryjacksonville.com JUNE 2018 / JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM

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Florida Retina Institute

Abdallah M. Jeroudi, MD • James A. Staman, MD • Jonathan A. Staman, MD Benjamin J. Thomas, MD Florida Retina Institute was founded in 1979 by James A. Staman, MD. Since then we have grown tremendously with 19 locations throughout North Florida, Central Florida, and Southeast Georgia.

We are excited to be celebrating 40 years of delivering Excellence in Patient Care in July of 2019. Our Retina Specialists focus on the highest quality patient care and best individual treatment plans, applying the latest advances and most sophisticated methods in vitreoretinal medicine.

TOP DOCTORS: Florida Retina Institute’s eleven ophthalmologists are a team of renowned doctors who are all board-certified, fellowship-trained retinal specialists. Dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery, our doctors are consistently recognized as national leaders. They are selected

by their peers as Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors, ranking best in the U.S. and their region.

TOP EDUCATION: Our physicians completed their ophthalmology residencies and vitreoretinal fellowships at some of the most prestigious, top rated hospitals and universities in the U.S.; Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, Wills Eye Hospital, University of Iowa, Emory University and Baylor College of Medicine.

TOP HOSPITALS: Being affiliated with the leading hospitals in our regions, we participate in continuing medical education, research and clinical trials to further enhance each diagnosis, condition and treatment. The physicians and staff at Florida Retina Institute strive to provide excellence in patient care with knowledge and compassion, all while earning your trust and confidence.

Jacksonville, Perimeter Park 8786 Perimeter Park Blvd.

904.997.9202

Fleming Island 4607 US Highway 17 Suite 1 904.579.2800

St. Augustine 1100 Plantation Dr. Suite 130 904.826.0663

Palatka 800 Zeagler Dr. Suite 310 386.325.2411

Brunswick, GA 664 Scranton Rd. Suite 107 912.262.9092

Jacksonville, Oak St. 2639 Oak St. 904.387.5600

Lake City 265 SW Malone St., Suite 109 386.487.0090

Fernandina Beach 6 South 14th St. 904.387.5600

Palm Coast 50 Leanni Way, Suite 5E 386.447.1847

Waycross, GA 304 Riverside Dr. 912.283.1400

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R. David Heekin, MD, FACS, Heekin Clinic A retired U.S. Army Colonel and Jacksonville native, Dr. R. David Heekin is well known as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside and Medical Director of St. Vincent’s Orthopedic Center of Excellence.

As a Fellowship-trained and board certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. R. David Heekin has been setting the standard for orthopedic care for over 30 years. A nationally renowned expert in total joint replacements, he performs more hip and knee replacements than any other surgeon in the state of Florida. At the Heekin Clinic you can expect the highest level of care and a more personalized physician-patient relationship from Florida’s most experienced orthopedic surgeon.

He has also compiled one of the nation’s largest independent hip and knee registries housed by the Heekin Institute of Orthopedic Research. Medical implant manufacturers, medical scientists and other surgeons rely on Dr. Heekin’s expertise and pioneering research. Shouldn’t you?

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PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS :

Medical Director of Orthopedic Center of Excellence, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside Fellow, American College of Surgeons BOARD CERTIFICATION :

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Heekin Clinic St. Vincent’s 2 Shircliff Way, Suite 605, Jacksonville, FL 32204 904.328.5979 • heekinclinic.com

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Jacksonville Gentle Dentistry Jacksonville’s premier dentist, Dr. Holly Nadji, has served the community for over 22 years providing dental care to well over 20,000 patients — from professionals and executives to children, students and stay-at-home moms.

Experience the quality and comfort of Private-Care dentistry and have the healthier teeth and gums you were meant to have—one that’s attractive, confident and beautiful! To schedule a visit, call (904) 731-1919.

EDUCATION : Boston University, Doctor of Dental Medicine; Residency, Tufts University Boston, MA AREAS OF PRACTICE : Implant, Invisalign Cosmetic, Family & Emergency Dentistry AFFILIATIONS : ADA, FDA, AGD, NEDA, JDS, Operation Christmas Child and Health for Humanity

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Dr. Holly Nadji

Jacksonville’s Premier Dentist LOCATION :

7807 Baymeadows Road E. Suite 206 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904.731.1919 jacksonvillegentledentistry.com

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Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute/ The Hearing Center Hearing loss is a major public health issue and the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. About 20% of U.S. adults report some degree of hearing loss. Dr. Green and a team of hearing loss experts (2 PAs, 5 Audiologists, 1 Audiology Assistant) offer this region’s largest medical-based, comprehensive hearing center. Services include: Hearing and Balance Evaluations (audiometrics); Advanced Diagnostic Testing (vertigo, dizziness, imbalance); Treatment (surgical and nonsurgical expertise); and Rehabilitation to improve balance, hearing and quality of life. As a benefit to patients, JHBI’s Hearing Center offers a Patient Walk-in Clinic for diagnostic testing and treatment for hearing loss and a wide variety of assisted listening devices (wireless, remote controlled, cell phone and TV, including microphone accessories) as well as the leading hearing aids in the industry, including implantable (cochlear, osseointegrated).

Dr. Green specializes in the surgical treatment of complex inner ear problems with care and compassion. He completed a residency in otorhinolaryngology, received a Masters in biomedical science (Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education), and was selected for a fellowship in surgery of the ear and related structures at the prestigious House Ear Institute (LA, CA). He participates in clinical trials, has authored eight clinical book chapters, and has been published in 35 medical journals. His passion remains his family’s mission-oriented non-profit Hearing Help for Africa, which provides the gift of hearing to children and adults in Nigeria.

J. Douglas Green Jr., MD, FACS BOARD CERTIFICATION :

Otolaryngology (specializing in Otology & Neurotology)

By Town Center & The YMCA/Gate Pkwy.

10475 Centurion Pkwy., N., Suite 303 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904.399.0350 JHBI.org BetterHearingJax.com HearingHelpForAfrica.org JHBI / THC is a Division of North Florida Surgeons

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Sina Kasraeian, MD, FACS Sina Kasraeian, MD, FACS, an alumnus of The Bolles School, completed his undergraduate training at University of Florida, and went on to complete his medical training at University of Southern California (USC). While at USC, Dr. Kasraeian had the privilege of being president of Alpha Omega Alpha, a national honor society recognizing top medical students.

Dr. Kasraeian is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery as well as having an additional subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at USC, training at the USC/Los Angeles County Medical Center — one of the top trauma centers in the country — where he gained experience in fracture management and developed an interest in shoulder, elbow and upper extremity trauma and reconstruction. During his Sport Medicine & Arthroscopy Fellowship at the prestigious Southern California Orthopedic Institute, he trained among pioneers of shoulder, hip, knee and foot & ankle arthroscopy. He is one of the few specialists in the area fellowship trained in shoulder, elbow, hip, knee as well as foot & ankle arthroscopy and reconstructive procedures.

He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society and has been acknowledged as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, an honor he shares with his father and brother. His research has been presented and recognized at national and international meetings. In addition, Dr. Kasraeian is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida as well as the Treasurer for the Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine. He also volunteers his time to teach shoulder, knee and foot & ankle arthroscopy to orthopaedic surgeons throughout the U.S., as well as visitors from around the world at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Learning Center. Dr. Kasraeian is also one of the team physicians for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and the U.S. Beach Volleyball/Association of Volleyball Professionals.

He was recently the Medical Director for the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Swatch World Tour Finals, an invitational event in which only the top ten men’s and women’s team from around the world complete.

Dr. Kasraeian and his partners at Orthopaedic Associates of St. Augustine have offices adjacent Flagler Hospital and Baptist South Medical Center. To learn more about Sina Kasraeian, MD, FACS please visit www.JaxOrtho.com.

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Kasraeian Urology

Ahmad Kasraeian, MD, FACS • Ali Kasraeian, MD, FACS As a patient confronting the possibility of surgery you want to make sure that you are in the hands of a doctor whom you can trust and who can offer the crucial combination of experience, compassion and advanced technology. Patients receive that level of care at Kasraeian Urology, a practice comprised of a father-and-son team that treats patients like family. Dr. Ali Kasraeian, named among “America’s Top Surgeons” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, completed his fellowship in advanced laparoscopic, robotic and minimally invasive urological surgery at the world renowned Montsouris Institute in Paris, France. Together with his father, Dr. Ahmad Kasraeian, named among America’s top 7 percent of physicians, and honored as one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Doctors,” they provide comprehensive urological care specializing in minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Ali Kasraeian is trained in open, laparoscopic, robotic and minimally invasive prostate, bladder, and kidney surgery. In addition, he is one of a few surgeons in the region experienced as a HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) surgeon, another minimally invasive therapy for localized prostate cancer. Kasraeian Urology was the first practice in Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia A DV E RTI SI N G F E AT U R E

to offer multi-parametric MRI/US Fusion Targeted Prostate Biopsy. This advanced diagnostic technique allows for more precise (and accurate) diagnosis of lesions within the prostate that may be missed with standard biopsy techniques.

Furthermore, Dr. Kasraeian uses multi-parametric MRI / US Fusion Targeted Prostate Biopsy in consideration of focal therapy options, such as Focal HIFU, where only the area within the prostate afflicted with cancer is treated leaving the normal tissue unaffected.

Combined with Dr. Ahmad Kasraeian’s years of experience internationally, including 30 years serving the Jacksonville community, this fatherand-son team work together to make sure that their patients are treated as they would want someone in their own family treated—with care, dignity, attention and respect. Both Drs. Ahmad Kasraeian and Ali Kasraeian offer this depth of understanding and provide patients the most advanced surgical technology, operated with the highest level of expertise, to help you deal with difficult urological issues (such as cancers of the prostate, bladder, or kidney) as well as other serious issues, such as incontinence or infertility. People looking for a doctor whom they can trust to treat their urological problems

with the highest level of knowledge, cuttingedge surgical technology and compassion need look no further than Kasraeian Urology right here in Jacksonville.

Tune in every Saturday from 5 to 6pm on WOKV, as Dr. Ali Kasraeian hosts “The Conversation: A Radio Show,” discussing the latest health and wellness trends, up-to-date advances in medicine and breaking news in the politics of healthcare.

Kasraeian Urology LOCATIONS :

Northside/UF Health North 15255 Max Leggett Pkwy., Suite 6900 Jacksonville, FL 32218 Jacksonville 6269 Beach Blvd., Suite 2 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32216 Beaches 1577 Roberts Dr., Suite 329 Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.727.7955 KasraeianUrology.com

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Martinez Dental Solutions Dr. Jose M. Martinez has been practicing the art of dentistry for 24 years. Growing up, his family was very close. So, after graduating from Southern Illinois University, he decided to return to Miami, where he practiced for almost 13 years. Along the way he married his beautiful wife Sandra and, 19 years later, his family has grown to include a son and a daughter.

In 2005 they moved to Jacksonville where, with much hard work, in 2006 he proudly opened Southpoint Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, followed by Signature Smiles in 2009. In 2016, he changed the name of both practices to Martinez Dental Solutions, to better represent the scope of dentistry they provide.

Dentistry, as with many professions, has changed profoundly, not only the materials used, but in the way it is delivered to patients. Improving patient care and the satisfaction for all involved is Dr. Martinez’s primary focus. He is known for an innovative commitment to the discovery and transfer of dental knowledge, superior skills and the highest degree of patient care and service. New and proven technologies give him additional choices in how to provide excellent patient care with the best materials around.

“At Martinez Dental Solutions, we believe that the benefits of a healthy, beautiful smile are immeasurable. Our goal is to help our patients reach and maintain maximum oral health by providing the highest dental care available.”

Dr. Martinez recently had the misfortune of breaking his hand, but he has been very touched and grateful to members of the local dental community that reached out to help him.

Jose M. Martinez, DMD, PA EDUCATION:

D.M.D. Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine LOCATIONS :

6817 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 302 Jacksonville, FL 32216 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Unit 114 Jacksonville, FL 32216 904.296.6820 MartinezDentalSolutions.com

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Meier Plastic Surgery Dr. Jason D. Meier is a distinguished facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, well-known educator and researcher at Meier Plastic Surgery. He is double board certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and in Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Meier specializes in the face, nose, eyelids, brow, and neck.

He is recognized as an expert in face lift and rhinoplasty and is frequently invited to share his specific techniques with his peers at national facial plastic surgery meetings. He is delighted to have been voted multiple times among the Top Facial Plastic Surgeons in America.

Jason D. Meier, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION & FELLOWSHIPS :

Double Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

At Meier Plastic Surgery, our dedicated staff provides personal care for our patients who are considering cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures. Our goal of every surgical endeavor is for you to achieve a more youthful, refreshed result without the perceptible stigma of having had surgery.

American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

Dr. Meier’s education and specialized experience sets him apart from all other facial plastic surgeons in the area. Completing medical school in the top 2% of his class and with AOA distinction he completed a highly competitive residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the prestigious Northwestern University in Chicago. He continued his education and training and completed a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery at UMDNJ/Glasgold Group Plastic Surgery where he also was a clinical instructor. He has published numerous research papers and authored chapters on Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery including in the Illustrated Manual of Injectable Fillers.

Fellowship-Trained

As one of your most visible assets, it’s important that you trust your face to a specialist. Dr. Meier uniquely focuses on just that, ‘THE FACE.’ He is recognized by his peers for his expertise in face lifts, rhinoplasty, and revision rhinoplasty as well as non-surgical procedures such as Botox, Juvederm, and Restylane.

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11705 San Jose Blvd.

Suite 103 Jacksonville FL 32223 904.423.1997 MeierPlasticSurgery.com meierplasticsurgery@gmail.com

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Meymand Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. Samira “Sam” Meymand earned her Biology Degree at Texas A&M University and graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry with honors. She is an officer in the U.S. Navy who served 11 years on active duty, achieving the rank of Commander, and continues to serve in a reserve status. While on active duty, she established the first general practice dental clinic in Djibouti, Africa to serve our nation’s heroes at the “tip of the spear.” She was later selected for an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the prestigious National Capital Consortium, Naval Hospital Bethesda. During her four-year residency, she provided critical surgery for wounded warriors returning from battle with facial trauma and other serious injuries. As a naval officer, she has deployed to South America aboard the USNS Comfort for Operation Smile, a humanitarian mission, where she performed facial surgeries and cleft palate repairs. Most recently, she deployed aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

In addition to Dr. Meymand’s military involvement, she is on staff for oral surgery trauma at several hospitals throughout the Jacksonville area. She is a member of the American Association of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Association, she is Past President of Jacksonville Dental Society, and she co-founded the Jacksonville Women’s Dental Society. She is also a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

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Dr. Meymand’s private practice in Mandarin, Meymand Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, is committed to providing comfortable patient care of the highest quality. Dr. Meymand offers the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including, but not limited to, extractions, biopsies, sinus augmentation, and implants. Her practice also offers spa treatments such as Botox and Juvederm. For the comfort of her patients, she offers various levels of anesthetic and sedation surgery. In addition, her practice provides a LATEXFree environment for all patients and offers preservative-free anesthetic for those with severe allergies or hypersensitivities upon request. This approach offers a welcoming environment for patients who prefer a holistic approach to their treatment. Dr. Meymand’s staff is comprised of well trained professionals who are CPR Certified and trained assisting with intravenous (IV) sedation or outpatient general anesthesia. Her practice utilizes state-of-the-art, 3D CT technology for the diagnosis, planning and treatment of oral surgery. This technology enables the highest possible level of anatomical accuracy and patient care. This combination of comfort, expertise, and technology makes Meymand Oral Maxillofacial Surgery a top Jacksonville destination for oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

Dr. Meymand and her compassionate staff hope to see you soon at their conveniently located, state-of-the-art office in Mandarin.

Please call (904) 886-2667 to make an appointment or visit www.meymandoms.com for more information.

Dr. Samira Meymand, DDS / MPH BOARD CERTIFICATION :

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery AWARDS:

LeCroy Scholarship Oral Surgery Chief Resident Silver Scalpel Award Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 Stars) Meymand Oral Maxillofacial Surgery 11571 San Jose Blvd.

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Dr. O’s ObtainHealth : Healing the Nation One Family at a Time Sharing her vision of “Healing the Nation One Family at a Time,” Jacksonville’s renowned Dr. Aylin Ozdemir, MD, FAAP, ABIHM, is playing a fundamental role in ensuring lifelong wellness through personalized integrative medicine. Dr. O passionately assimilates three decades of leading-edge research, focused training and caring collaboration with patients to offer ObtainHealth.

making productive use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative.

Balancing conventional medicine with nontraditional alternative practices, Dr. O perceptively interacts with patients to individually advance her remarkably effective whole-systems methodology for delivering long-term healthiness. She recognizes that no two people are alike and provides a customized option to prescription-driven “assembly line” medical mills by furnishing each ObtainHealth patient with highly personalized care that pinpoints and treats underlying conditions and root causes, thus encouraging optimal lasting wellness.

The quintessential “doctor of the future,” Dr. O has been designated by the National Consumer Advisory Board as one of America’s Best Doctors, has been recognized as one of America’s Most Compassionate Doctors and has been honored with multiple Patients’ Choice Awards, earned by only the top 5 percent of the nation’s physicians.

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The visionary ObtainHealth concept extends to those of all ages. This vanguard approach, pioneered by Dr. O’s Pediatric Associates of Jacksonville, with ObtainHealth’s concierge-style bio-individualized program is now open to accept its first 300 participants.

Dr. O is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and holds certifications from both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Holistic and Integrative Medicine. She has completed specialized training at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Bastyr University and Scripps Hospital.

While people from throughout the world receive hope and have their lives amazingly changed by Dr. O, Northeast Florida is blessed to call Dr. O and ObtainHealth their own.

Aylin Ozdemir, MD, FAAP, ABIHM LOCATIONS :

Ponte Vedra Beach The first fully integrated pediatric center 1102 A1A North, Suite 104 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.273.6533 Julington Creek 1633 Race Track Rd., Suite 103 Jacksonville, FL 32259 904.287.7000 Hodges 4745 Sutton Park Ct., Suite 801 Jacksonville, FL 32224 904.743.2100 ObtainHealthToday.com • Physicians on call 24/7 • Accepting new patients!

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Corey Young Park, DMD Dr. Corey Young Park has found it of enormous value when he can permit himself to listen and understand his patients. The practice of dentistry not only demands comprehensive, clinical knowledge along with artistic skills, it also requires the desire to know your patients as individuals.

The highest quality of work starts with listening to the patient and understanding their chief complaint. Dr. Park and his staff make it a rule to be good listeners and to become genuinely interested in their patients’ needs and goals.

Every morning starts with a team huddle and appreciation for all their patients. “I am grateful they come to see me. Their patronage makes it possible for our practice to grow and improve continuously,” says Dr. Park. “They help us to make our living in a very agreeable way. It’s only proper that I give them the very best I possibly can.”

He is married and is the father of three daughters, Madison, Ellie and Emery. Dr. Park is very grateful for his family and for the joy and smiles his children bring. They give him the motivation to do his best and live each day to the fullest. In his spare time, Dr. Park works at the Central Dental Clinic of the Duval County Health Department where he provides pediatric dental care to children on Medicaid. He has worked at the Sulzbacher Homeless Center Dental Clinic, as well as the We Care Jacksonville clinic, and he has partnered with Mutual Mission Medical Team of St. Augustine Presbytery to serve in underserved countries such as Jamaica and Haiti.

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B.S. Emory University D.M.D. University of Florida College of Dentistry TRAINING & FELLOWSHIP :

Carl Misch Implant Institute L D Pankey Institute for Advanced Dentistry Pete Dawson on Comprehensive Dentistry Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists Advance Bone Grafting Orthodontics & Craniofacial Orthopedic 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 128 Jacksonville, FL 32225 904.221.8221 DrCoreyPark.com

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Smile Stylist® ®

At Smile Stylist we believe that cosmetic dentistry is inspiring. We believe that our patients should look forward to going to the dentist. We do this by bringing a positive attitude to the office and creating a fun atmosphere where we take care of our patients. Our experienced Smile Stylist team is inspired to come to work every day to improve peoples lives. They have a very positive energy that makes going to the dentist fun. Smile Stylists, Dr. Jason Olitsky is a 2001 graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry and has been providing dentistry in the Jacksonville area for over 15 years. Their clients include every one from other dentists, including their children and wives, to local celebrities and clients looking for special attention for their new smiles. ®

Being inspired is what keeps Dr. Jason traveling around the world as an educator, author and student of esthetic dentistry. “I wake up on Monday excited to go to work.” says Dr. Olitsky, “I love pleasing patients by designing smiles with attention to the smallest details.” Dr. Olitsky is the only accredited dentist with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in all of Northeast Florida. He communicates with the latest in digital photography and video with captivating design and is one of only sixty Digital Smile Design Masters worldwide. He takes an international approach to smile design utilizing esthetic techniques learned as a graduate of the ACE Institute Masters Program in Pesaro, Italy. Lastly, Dr. Jason teaches courses on cosmetic dentistry to dentists from all over the country with The Clinical Mastery Series. ®

Patients are comforted to know the Smile Stylist team has been making patients happy with new smiles and healthy mouths for over ten years in their Ponte Vedra location. The evidence is all over our walls and website. Call to schedule a consult to get properly informed about both general and cosmetic dentistry options. Be sure to see stunning before and after images on our website at www.smilestylist.com.

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Jason Olitsky, DMD, AAACD PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS : Accredited Member: American Academy Cosmetic Dentistry Past President: Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Program Director: Clinical Mastery Series Published Author on Various Cosmetic Dentistry Topics in Peer-Reviewed Journals Featured Cosmetic Dentist in Multiple National Health & Beauty Magazines Official Cosmetic Dentist for Jaguars Roar Cheerleaders National Lecturer on Cosmetic Dentistry Topics Product Consultant to Dental Product Manufacturers Clinical Consultant with Dental Advisor Graduate: ACE Institute Esthetic Functional Rehabilitation Masters Program (Pesaro, Italy) Graduate: Misch International Implant Institute (Troy, MI) Attended Dawson Center for Advanced Clinical Education (St. Petersburg, FL) Attended Kois Center (Seattle, WA) Inside Dentistry Editorial Review Board KOL for Digital Smile Design

818 A1A N., Suite 209, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.273.1723 • SmileStylist.com

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Southeast Orthopedic Specialists WHO WE ARE & WHY WE PRACTICE Established in 2001 in historic Riverside, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has grown to 15 boardcertified orthopedic physicians and one certified chiropractor. We have seven convenient locations around the greater Jacksonville area, four of which offer onsite physical therapy. Our offices are near exceptional hospitals including St. Vincent’s Medical Center Southside, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside and St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County. Outpatient procedures are performed at the Center One Surgery Center located in the same building as our Southside office. We have highly specialized surgeons and leaders in the medical world. Our practice includes sports medicine specialists, joint replacement specialists, hand, wrist and elbow specialists, a foot and ankle specialist, spine specialists, trauma specialist, chiropractic medicine, and pain management. email: appointments@se-ortho.com

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PHYSICIANS : ( L to R ) Back Row:

Robert Hurford, MD Max Lincoln, MD Paul Shirley, MD Farid Hakim, MD Stephan Esser, MD Rahul Deshmukh, MD Chris Swanson, MD Brett Puckett, MD Aaron Bates, MD Chris Goll, MD Gavan Duffy, MD Front Row:

Jorge Acevedo, MD John Redmond, MD Kevin Murphy, MD Inset:

Frank Collier, MD Shaun van Rensburg, DC

LOCATIONS :

Southside Clinic 10475 Centurion Pkwy. N., Suite 220 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Beaches Clinic 232 Ponte Vedra Park Dr. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Riverside Clinic 2627 Riverside Ave., Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32204 St. Johns Clinic 2001 County Rd. 210 W., Suite 200 St. Johns, FL 32259 Orange Park Clinic 2300 Park Ave., Suite 203 Orange Park, FL 32073 Middleburg Clinic 1658 St. Vincent’s Way, Suite 100 Middleburg, FL 32068 Northside Clinic 15255 Max Leggett Pkwy.

Jacksonville, FL 32218 A D V E RT I S I N G F E AT U R E

Southside Dermatology & Laser Cosmetic Center

General Dermatology • Skin Cancer Surgery • Cosmetic Services • Laser Services Southside Dermatology & Laser Cosmetic Center is a state-of-the-art facility that offers comprehensive general dermatology, skin cancer surgery, cosmetic and laser services at one convenient location. We combine the latest innovations of science with the art of aesthetics to offer you the newest scientifically proven products and procedures in a personable and professional environment. Our expert providers include board certified dermatologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and licensed aestheticians and full specialists to help restore and rejuvenate your skin.

Our goal is to provide you with beautiful and healthy skin.

Board certified dermatologist, Mary Pentel, MD, completed her dermatology residency at Brown University and has been practicing dermatology and cosmetics in Jacksonville since 1998. Constructing a proposal for each patient is Dr. Pentel’s primary goal. Her success is accredited to taking time with her patients— listening, educating and ultimately recommending a personal skin care plan to achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin. Dr. Pentel personally performs all injectables–including fillers–to achieve a natural appearance. “Taking the time to listen, along with my dedication to continuing education, is the best thing that I can do for my patients,” says Dr. Pentel. “I want you to look and feel your best at any age.”

Non-invasive Fat & Cellulite Treatments • Skin Tightening & Wrinkle Reduction • Scar Treatments • Vaginal Rejuvenation & Tightening • PRP Hair Restoration • Laser Tattoo Removal • Laser Hair Removal • Laser Skin Resurfacing • Laser for Melasma, Pigmentation • Laser for Acne, Rosacea, Redness • miraDry for Excessive Sweating • Microdermabrasion •

Threadlifts • Botox • Dysport Bellafil • Xeomin • Juvederm • Facials • Restylane • Novalash • Radiesse • Silk Peel • Sculptra • Kybella • Chemical Peels • Dermaplaning • Hydrafacial • Microblading • Microneedling • •

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Photodynamic Therapy MOHS Micrographic Surgery • Superficial Radiation Therapy • •

4727 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257 • 904.880.0622 • southsidedermatology.com A D VE RT I S I N G F E ATUR E

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Jackson C. Tan, MD, PhD, PT Dr. Tan is board certified by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

He is very pleased to announce that Occupational and Rehabilitation Center (ORC) is entering its 32nd year of caring for patients on Florida’s First Coast. Dr. Tan is proud to share Top Doc distinction with what he calls his “Top Doc Team.” As Medical Director of ORC, he leads a team of health care professionals who work together to develop a comprehensive noninvasive rehabilitation program to bring patients to their optimum function, health and wellness.

When a patient comes to ORC, they are always seen personally by Dr. Tan, not an assistant or nurse. ORC takes pride in offering a healing environment where patients benefit from an unparalleled level of experience and continuity from Dr. Tan and his staff. ORC also takes pride in the fact that most clinical and administrative staff members have been with the practice for an average of more than 15 years, with some being part of the ORC family for as long as 20-30 years.

Dr. Tan finished his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency at New York University (NYU) Medical Center. He was recognized with an “Outstanding Contribution Award” by NYU at the United Nations after the publication of his medical text book, Practical Manual of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Basic Problems, of which a copy is kept as part of the collection in the Library of Congress. Both the first and second editions of Dr. Tan’s textbook have been used at medical schools and PM&R residency training programs in the United States and abroad. He has authored medical textbook chapters and his research has been published in scientific and medical journals.

He has also lectured internationally on various PM&R and physical therapy topics. Prior to becoming a medical doctor. Dr. Tan received his PhD in physical therapy from NYU and was a practicing physical therapist at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. As a PM&R doctor (also called Physiatrist), Dr. Tan focuses on treating physical impairments (e.g., neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain) resulting from injury or disease.

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Occupational & Rehabilitation Center (ORC) BOARD CERTIFICATION :

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) LOCATIONS :

Corporate Office / Southside 6144 Gazebo Park Pl. S. Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL 32257 904.260.3011 Orange Park Wells Road Plaza 1871 Wells Rd. Suite 300 Orange Park, FL 32073 904.264.1402 Dunn Avenue / Northside 2425 Dunn Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32218 904.714.0208

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Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park Vanover Dentistry of Orange Park is an awardwinning Implant, Family and Cosmetic Dental practice serving entire families for lifetimes, creating lasting relationships in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere.

We offer a full spectrum of services from prevention— such as adult and child cleanings—to comprehensive treatments — such as Dental Implant Placement and Restoration—as well as many other services to maintain, restore, or enhance smiles in their newly renovated state-of-the-art office.

“People suffer for years and don’t realize there are many affordable and painless solutions available through modern dentistry. We offer Oral Sedation for the fearful; Same-Day Crowns for those with time constraints; 3DHD Digital X-rays for safety and enhanced diagnostics; Lasers for speed in healing; Bone Grafting for those who desire implants, but lack the required bone; Implants that allow us to retain dentures or replace missing teeth with teeth that look, feel and function like natural ones; Computer Guided Implant Placement to avoid gum surgery and stitches associated with conventional implant surgery; and BOTOX, Fillers, and Invisalign for those who just want to improve their appearance.”

Prior to dentistry, Dr. Vanover worked for GE as a power-plant controls engineer. He says, “Engineering and dentistry both focus on identifying problems and finding creative, viable solutions. However, in dentistry, the rewards of helping others and realizing the results are much more personal.”

Dr. Vanover remains dedicated to continuing education and training in advanced dental procedures to stay current in an ever-changing field. It enables him to offer the best, modern, and proven-successful dental care to his patients. He also actively supports numerous local charities and schools. Recently, Dr. Vanover received the Best Dentists Award (2016), Top Dentists Award (2010-2017), Best of Orange Park Award—Dentistry (2014), Angie’s List Super Service Award (2014), and Patient’s Choice Award (2015).

Michael D. Vanover, DDS EDUCATION :

D.D.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.B.A. Averett College B.S.E.E. North Carolina State University AFFILIATIONS :

International Dental Implant Association Fellow American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry International Academy of Facial Aesthetics International Congress of Oral Implantologists ADA • FDA • NEDDA • JDS • CCDS (Past President) 784 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 110, Orange Park, FL 32065 904.272.2438 • VanoverDentistry.com Facebook.com/VanoverDentistry

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Argyle Dental Professionals With thousands of iv and oral sedations, surgery center general anesthesia cases, as well as a combined clinical experience of more than 48 years, the doctors and staff of Argyle Dental Professionals are uniquely qualified to provide dental services to patients who are fearful, have medical issues, special needs, difficult gag reflexes, age related issues (dementia) and even mobility issues via our in-house wheelchair lift. Both Doctors Minh Nguyen and Glenn Forhan are graduates of the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Nguyen graduated in 2002 and then completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry with the University of Florida in 2003 before joining the practice 2005. Dr. Forhan graduated MUSC in 1986, completed a General Dental Residency at University Hospital in Jacksonville and opened Argyle Dental Professionals in 1987. Dr. Forhan also maintains a Mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry. Both doctors offer a wide array of clinical procedures including restorative and cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery (extractions and grafting), implant dentistry (both surgical placement and restoration, all-on 4), removable prosthetics, bridges, crowns and veneers. All of our care and treatments emphasize comfort, cosmetics, longevity, cost containment and most of all—the patient’s desired level of care.

Minh Nguyen, DMD Glenn W. Forhan, DMD, MAGD 6327-1 Argyle Forest Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32244 • 904.772.8898 ArgyleDental.com

Richard C. Caven, DMD My commitment is to provide the kind of caring and focused patient / doctor relationship that is getting harder and harder to find these days. Patients routinely express relief upon visiting our office because of our approach.

We offer every patient the most up-to-date and tailored dental care available, in a compassionate, unrushed atmosphere. We enjoy helping patients with simple dental concerns to the most advanced, including the amazing total teeth replacement system called Teeth Xpress. We also provide Invisalign, implant restorations, total smile makeovers as well as same day services using the digital Cerec Technology. We are uniquely positioned to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Visit DontIgnoreTheSnoreJax.com for more information on how we can enhance your quality of life. And we accept Medicare for sleep apnea treatment, keeping treatment affordable.

I am a 5th generation Florida dentist. Although the science of dentistry has certainly changed since my great, great grandfather started the Florida Dental Association in 1884, I am proud to carry on his devotion to the profession of Dentistry. I continue my family’s commitment to achieving dental excellence by setting the highest standards for my own dental practice.

We have nearly 1,000 HHHHH -Star Reviews!

HHHHH “Dr. Caven spent 30 minutes with me and entirely changed my way of thinking about going to a dentist.”– Jonathan H. 4/12/18

HHHHH “Everyone there has been SO understanding and patient about my phobia and Dr. Caven is extremely gentle.”– Dana B., 4/24/18

HHHHH “I feel like I’m number one on the visitor list.”– Will H., 4/24/18

Cosmetic Dentistry • Adult Orthodontics Sleep Apnea Therapy • Implants • Botox • Teeth Xpress 8708 Perimeter Park Blvd., Suite D, Jacksonville, FL 32216 • 904.645.3366 CavenDental.com • DontIgnoreTheSnoreJax.com “Like” us on Facebook for special offers.

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Coastal Cosmetic Center

Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery At Coastal Cosmetic Center, we believe that every person is unique, and so is every procedure. When it comes to plastic surgery, it is so important that you have realistic expectations and that your decision is based on fact, not hopes or misconceptions. We make it our mission to educate our patients on their procedures and outcomes, to personalize and tailor each patient’s treatment plan, and to exceed our patient’s expectations on every level.

For over 20 years, thousands have trusted Dr. Timothy Fee’s experience to help them look and feel their very best. He has attained the highest credentials in his field and welcomes the opportunity to share his knowledge, experience and assurance that you are in the best hands possible for your plastic surgery needs. In addition to plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, Coastal Cosmetic Center also offers non-invasive procedures and a full service menu of skin care procedures to help your skin look it’s very best.

All surgeries are performed in our on-site, nationally accredited ambulatory surgery center, which meets the highest standards of safety required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Patients enjoy peace of mind knowing that their procedure will be done in a state-of-the-art, on-site surgery center, allowing us to be with them every step of the way.

Timothy E. Fee, MD, FACS BOARD CERTIFICATION :

American Board of Plastic Surgery & American Board of General Surgery

Southside Fleming Island 4147 Southpoint Dr. E. 1675 Eagle Harbor Pkwy., Suite A Jacksonville, FL 32216 Fleming Island, FL 32003 904.332.6774 • CoastalCosmetic.com

Contemporary Plastic Surgery Dr. Vaishali B. Doolabh offers convenience and privacy for all of your cosmetic procedures with her on-site, fully AAAASF accredited operating suites. Dr. Doolabh performs a complete array of face and body plastic surgery. She is experienced with emerging technologies and procedures such as mommy makeovers, short scar facelifts, fat grafting, “gummy bear”breast implants, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments. She also offers non-invasive body contouring with CoolSculpting, skin tightening procedures, laser resurfacing, hair restoration, wellness plans and spa services. Dr. Doolabh is an Expert Botox and Filler Injector, a designation given to fewer than 3% of injectors.

After graduating from the world renowned Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Doolabh completed General Surgery and Plastic Surgery residencies from the prestigious Barnes Hospital and a research fellowship from the Washington University School of Medicine. She completed an additional, elective subspecialty fellowship in Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery. Dr. Doolabh has served as the President of The Greater Jacksonville Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Doolabh has been honored by grants and awards from the National Institutes of Health, Plastic Surgery Education Foundation and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Her commitment to furthering the wellness of her patients is authenticated by a Fellowship from The American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.

Come visit Dr. Doolabh and her staff at Contemporary Plastic Surgery and feel healthy, vital and beautiful.

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS, FAARM BOARD CERTIFICATION : American Board of Plastic Surgery; American Academy of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine

7035 Southpoint Pkwy. S., Jacksonville, FL 32216 • 904.854.4800 ChangeisBeautiful.com

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Michael J. Duffy, MD Since 1993, Dr. Duffy has been practicing the art of plastic surgery and providing the highest quality cosmetic surgery in a friendly, private, boutique style setting. Teamed with highly trained personnel and state-of-the-art equipment, Dr. Duffy is the top choice in Jacksonville when it comes to cosmetic surgery. He and his dedicated team make every effort to explain all aspects of your treatment choices and strive to make your entire experience pleasant and comforting. In addition to making clients happy, patient safety is our most important goal. Our patients say, “‘How young and fabulous you look’ is Dr. Duffy’s business, and striving to achieve perfection is Dr. Duffy’s specialty.”

Dr. Duffy trained in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He is a member of many national surgical societies and is the recipient of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation Clinic Award. Dr. Duffy has made presentations at international and national symposiums on cosmetic plastic surgery and authored many articles on plastic surgery. He specializes in all aspects of plastic surgery for the face, breast and body.

Dr. Duffy’s premier center for plastic surgery and beautiful skin also offers a top-of-theline Med Spa with exciting new services. His spectacular Aestheticians will pamper, refresh, relax and renew you with an extensive menu of medical spa treatments and non-surgical services, including MicroNeedling, Lash Extensions, 3D Eyebrow MicroBlading and Massage. Dr. Duffy also offers Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane Silk, Kybella and several physician grade skincare lines.

Pretty attracts us. Beauty changes us. Be a force of Beauty.

When only the best will do, Beauty By Duffy.

Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery of the Face & Body BOARD CERTIFICATION : American Board of Surgery; American Board of Plastic Surgery

6867 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216 • 904.296.2008 JacksonvillePlasticSurgeryByDuffy.com • facebook.com/duffymd

ECCELLA Smiles For nearly 20 years, Dr. Wagner has brought an exceptional level of dental care to the First Coast and beyond. He has a passion for creating healthier, more beautiful smiles. Dr. Wagner spent years developing his vision of ECCELLA—a root word meaning excellence. Together with his team, he has combined the highest level of cosmetic and implant dentistry with comprehensive facial aesthetics, skin care, and body health in a relaxed, patient-centered environment. “My team and I are thrilled to have created a uniquely comprehensive experience. Our mission is to provide patients a facility and services that put all the pieces together for those seeking a higher level of health, aesthetics, function, and performance. From the smallest needs to the most complex, we can deliver.”

ECCELLA Smiles: Adult & Teen Comprehensive & Cosmetic Dentistry • Invisalign • Premier Preferred Provider • Smile Makeovers • Dental Implants & Periodontal Surgery (with Periodontal Specialist) • ZOOM Whitening • Sedation Dentistry • CEREC One-Visit Restorations • Cosmetic & Strickland Fountain-of-Youth (FOY) Dentures • NuCalm Neuroscience Relaxation Technology • Tek-Scan Digital Bite Management ECCELLA Skin: Botox • Dysport • Restylane • Licensed Aesthetician • Revealer Technology Skin Analysis • Obagi, SkinMedica • Latisse • Clarisonic ECCELLA Sports: Sports Dentistry • PX3 Performance Mouthguard • UnderArmour Sports Guard ECCELLA Wellness: TMJ & Neuromuscular Therapy • Snoring & Sleep Apnea • Headaches & Migraines • Protandim • Neuromuscular Massage Therapy

W. Scott Wagner, DMD, LVIF, FIAPA FELLOWSHIPS : Fellow & Former Clinical Instructor at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) • Fellow of IAPA (FIAPA)

1400 Marsh Landing Parkway, Suite 104, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.834.3737 EccellaSmiles.com • Instagram: eccellasmiles • facebook.com/eccella

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Endodontics | Bartram Park Dr. Peinado has practiced dentistry for 23 years and specializes in Root Canal Treatment, also known as Endodontics. A native of Brazil, she graduated from the University of Cidade de São Paulo with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She completed a fellowship at the University of Florida College of Dentistry Department of Endodontics and an Endodontics Residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center IB Bender Division of Endodontics — one of the most prestigious endodontic programs in U.S. Being a hospital-based program Dr. Peinado routinely saw trauma cases (mostly children) coming from the ER. As a result trauma cases are one of her specialties.

Dr. Peinado designed her office to reflect her commitment to outstanding patient care and to make patients feel welcome and at ease. The clinical areas include the latest advances in technology, including Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), digital x-rays and surgical microscopes to develop individual treatment plans. endodontics | bartram park has partnered with most insurances. The practice manager, Kim Smith, has extensive experience with dental insurance and will work to ensure that you receive the maximum benefits available to you. Complete transparency is guaranteed from start to finish as Dr. Peinado and her staff to guide you through your treatment.

Dr. Peinado is passionate about education and the advancement of Endodontics. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida College of Dentistry Department of Endodontics and she is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), a Trustee of the AAE Foundation Board of Trustees and Chair of the AAE Foundation’s OutReach program that provides Endodontic care to underserved communities.

Daniella S. Peinado, DDS Your Root Canal Specialist EDUCATION : University Cidade de São Paulo –School of Dental Medicine

University of Florida – College of Dentistry Albert Einstein Medical Center –The Maxwell S. Fogel Department of Dental Medicine

13241 Bartram Park Blvd., Suite 1601, Jacksonville, FL 32258 • 904.207.7700 www.Endodontics.Dental

FYZICAL® Therapy & Balance Centers of Jacksonville ®

At FYZICAL of Jacksonville, Dr. Joanna Frantz and staff provide excellent rehabilitation programs in an encouraging and supportive environment. FYZICAL is designed for the comfort of our patients with private treatment rooms and a full-service rehabilitation facility offering physical therapy, vestibular and balance therapy programs, running performance program and massage therapy. All patients receive one-on-one care from a specialist, not an aide. In Florida, patients can receive physical therapy without a physician referral, which reduces cost and time lost for healing.

Dr. Joanna Frantz is a leading specialist in Movement System Impairment Syndromes (MSI) which focuses on restoring muscle balance, proper movement patterns, and postural alignment. Joanna helps her patients who are recovering from impairments such as joint replacements, back and neck pain, postural difficulties, and gait and balance disorders recovery quickly and with a long-term wellness plan.

Dr. Luize Rossanez is an advanced level therapist in Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy which uses specific head, body and eye exercises to help retrain the brain. Using a specific set of manual treatments, balance exercises, and a home exercise program, Luize helps her patients return to an active healthy lifestyle.

At FYZICAL , the Safety Overhead Support (SOS) and Single Point Fixation (SPF) systems expedite healing and make falls a thing of the past. These systems consist of an overhead track and moveable trolley allowing for freedom of movement, while secured in a simple, comfortable body harness. It facilitates the ability to perform functional types of activities boosting confidence. ®

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Physical Therapy • Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy • Gait and Balance Therapy • Massage Therapy • Oncology Physical & Massage Therapy • Running Performance Program • Sports Rehabilitation

Joanna Frantz, PT, MSPT, DPT Luize Rossanez, PT, DPT

Owner & Physical Therapist: Physical Therapist:

4776 Hodges Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32224 • 904.223.2363 JaxPT@Fyzical.com • FYZICAL.com/Jacksonville

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Gulani Vision Institute Dr. Arun C. Gulani is a world-renowned eye surgeon committed to raising the bar for eye surgery. Gulani Vision Institute is a global destination for second opinions on LASIK and CATARACT complication correction. Dr. Gulani is an award-winning inventor, master surgeon and international teacher of “No-Cut, No-Flap” NextGen LASIK surgery, designer laser cataract surgery with multifocal and Toric lens implants and custom-guided astigmatism surgery.

“Not a Candidate”– Not Anymore!

With custom-designed techniques and technologies, Dr. Gulani works to correct the vision of patients with keratoconus, radial keratotomy (RK), corneal scars, dry eyes, presbyopia (reading glasses), LASIK complications, farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism.

Dr. Gulani was listed in FORBES magazine among the Top 10 Laser Eye Surgeons in the U.S. (Goldline Research). As a surgeon’s surgeon, author and teacher of advanced LASIK and CATARACT techniques, Dr. Gulani travels the world on invitation.

With his “High-Tech-High Touch” approach and his passion to help people see beyond 20/20, Dr. Gulani has turned Jacksonville into the Vision Destination for the World!

“It’s my passion to help people see.” –Arun C. Gulani, MD, MS

Arun C. Gulani, MD, MS BOARD CERTIFICATION : American Board of Ophthalmology Fellowship: Teaching Faculty at the American Academy of Ophthalmology; European, Asia-Pacific and International Societies of Eye Surgery

8075 Gate Pkwy. S., Suites 102 & 103 Jacksonville, FL 32216 • 904.296.EYES GulaniVision.com

Henley & Kelly At Henley & Kelly our goal is to form life-long relationships with our patients, providing them the best in cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, and oral medicine.

Dr. Henley, Dr. Kelly and their staff pride themselves on being patient-focused.

Both Dr. Henley and Dr. Kelly believe that the integration of technology in dentistry is important to excellent clinical outcomes, however that is no substitute for diagnostic expertise and clinical mastery. The focus should not be on how quickly the work is completed, but how long the work lasts.

Dr. Henley earned his Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida. During his time at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Dr. Henley received awards for ethics and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Kelly earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Georgia and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Emory University. He has been in private practice in Jacksonville for more than 45 years.

Dr. Henley is dedicated to legislation that helps preserve the highest clinical standards in dentistry. He serves as the Secretary of the the Northeast District Dental Association and as an Alternate Delegate to the Florida Dental Association.

While in private practice Dr. Henley continues his educational commitment by serving as faculty in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Florida College of Dentistry.

As a commitment to our patients and our community Dr. Henley serves as member of the Head and Neck Tumor Board at Baptist MD Anderson. The tumor board is a multi-specialty group that works together using the latest in both dentistry and medicine to ensure that cancer patients have the best possible outcomes.

J. Craig Kelly, DDS • C.J. HEnley, DMD 3675 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207 • 904.404.8555 henleyandkelly.com

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Hodges Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Blanca Martinez-Hoppe is a family and cosmetic dentist who provides exceptional care for patients of all ages. After graduating dental school with honors in 1997, she went on to complete a general practice residency program at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach.

Dr. Hoppe then relocated to Tampa, where she joined a group practice and lived there for nine years until she decided to open Hodges Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and moved to Jacksonville to be closer to her family. At Hodges Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Martinez-Hoppe and her team of friendly professionals provide state-of-the-art services in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.

She believes in conservative cosmetic treatments for the restoration of a beautiful and long-lasting smile. You can expect compassionate and professional service. She believes in preventive care and maintenance for the overall health of the individual. When you visit with Dr. Martinez-Hoppe, you feel right at home. She always addresses your main concerns and listens attentively to your requests. Hodges Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile.

Blanca Martinez-Hoppe, DMD, PA EDUCATION :

D.M.D. Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

4776 Hodges Boulevard, Suite 103, Jacksonville, FL 32224 904.992.0922 • HodgesCosmeticDental.com

Intracoastal Dermatology At Intracoastal Dermatology, our mission is to create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere for both children and adults while providing quality dermatological care. Dr. Kendall Adkisson and Dr. Florence O’Connell advocate a patientcentered approach, spending time with patients and striving to meet their individual needs. Patients age 2 years and up are welcome at Intracoastal Dermatology where we take pride in taking care of the entire family.

Dr. Adkisson, a board-certified dermatologist, was born and raised in Texas.

She graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University. Dr. Adkisson received her medical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Following an internship at Methodist Hospital in Houston, she completed her dermatology training at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. She is a fellow of the American Board of Dermatology.

Dr. O’Connell is a board-certified dermatologist who was raised in Jacksonville.

She attended Jacksonville University where she graduated summa cum laude.

She received her medical degree from University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, where she also went on to complete her internship in internal medicine as well as her residency in dermatology. Dr. O’Connell is a fellow of the American Board of Dermatology.

Intracoastal Dermatology is conveniently located near the corner of JTB and Hodges Boulevard for all of your skincare needs. A wide variety of dermatological and cosmetic services are offered including skin exams, skin cancer screenings, treatment of a variety of skin conditions, Botox, chemical peels, facials, microdermabrasion, micro-needling, platelet rich plasma treatments for facial rejuvenation and hair loss, and laser hair removal. ®

Kendall Adkisson, MD • Florence O’Connell, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION : American Board of Dermatology; American

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4776 Hodges Blvd., Suite 105, Jacksonville, FL 32224 904.404.8555 • IntracoastalDermatology.com

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Jacksonville Dermatology Associates, PL At Jacksonville Dermatology Associates the focus is on your general medical dermatology needs, such as full skin examinations, screening for skin cancer, and preventative care. Patients of all ages with conditions involving skin, hair, and nails are welcome. After spending eight years training at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Tricia Andrews opened her doors over ten years ago. The office merges modern, state-of-the-art dermatologic services with a warm, comfortable environment for the highest-quality patient care.

Dr. Rebekah Wilson joined the practice in 2014. She received her medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and dermatology training from East Carolina University-Brody School of Medicine. Florence Donker, RN with more than 30 years of dermatology nursing experience adds invaluable experience to the clinical team and patient care.

Dr. Andrews and Dr. Wilson are board certified by the American Board of Dermatology. They enjoy the diversity of the practice and feel privileged to care for many multigenerational families. They would like to invite you to join their family of patients.

Tricia Andrews - Jenkins, MD • Rebekah Wilson, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION : American Board of Dermatology AFFILIATIONS : American Academy of Dermatology; Duval County Medical Society; Jacksonville Dermatology Society; Florida Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery

8075 Gate Pkwy., W., Suite 201, Jacksonville, FL 32216 • 904.279.8202 JaxDermatology.com

Larroc Dental Larroc Dental at the Town Center has a very unique trait—one that is unheard of in Florida. They are able to treat all patients in one location, without being referred out! They have general dentists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons all under one roof. The dentists work together to offer state-of-the-art dental care for the whole family. They like to call Larroc Dental a place of convenience. One of no stress, no pain, low fees, low fear, and one with high trust and value!

Dr. Anthony R. Corral’s services include implant and reconstructive dentistry with minimal recovery due to the use of lasers. Cosmetic smile makeovers with amazing veneers and invisible braces are also offered along with single-visit crowns, veneers and onlays with the CEREC system, root canals, extractions, dentures and in-office whitening.

Dr. Corral received his bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and his DMD from Temple University. He trained with the Dick Barnes Group for Implant Dentistry, and with the Hornbrook and Dick Barnes groups for cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Corral’s philosophy is to provide a “patient first” experience through extraordinary service and personal consultations. His practice believes in on-time appointments because they respect your time and offer affordable fees with payment plans. He is also committed to staying abreast of the latest techniques and technology as these are constantly improving.

Dr. Corral uses digital X-rays for minimal radiation exposure and three different types of lasers that result in painless dentistry and faster healing. Dr. Corral and his team can provide services that were not previously possible, thus restoring patients’ smiles and confidence.

You can find Dr. Corral at one of his three privately owned practices; Larroc Dental, Mandarin Smiles or St. Johns Family Dentistry.

Anthony R. Corral, DMD Larroc Dental 7768 Ozark Dr., #200 Jacksonville, FL 32256 904.442.6000

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Mandarin Smiles 9776 San Jose Blvd., #7 Jacksonville, FL 32257 904.201.3565

St. Johns Family Dentistry 2225 A1A South, A3 St. Augustine, FL 32080 904.471.7300

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Lazzara Orthodontics Dr. John Lazzara’s Jacksonville Beach practice is committed to providing each patient with state-of-the-art orthodontic treatment in a friendly and comfortable environment. Dr. Lazzara and his team take great pride in creating the perfect smile for each patient, and work diligently to ensure that children and adults alike enjoy their time in the office. His enthusiastic staff and their cutting-edge technology demonstrate the practice’s pledge to superior customer service and constant improvement.

Dr. Lazzara is skilled in treating children, teens, and adults, and offers an unparalleled combination of cosmetic dentistry experience and aesthetic appliance options. He is an Invisalign Platinum Provider, and has been Jacksonville’s top single doctor Invisalign practice every year since 2010.

He was also voted Bold City’s Best Orthodontist for 2017!

As an orthodontic specialist, Dr. Lazzara is exclusively focused on orthodontic treatment and facial aesthetics, and he attends extensive continuing education courses each year to stay on top of the newest advances in the field. His commitment to continuous improvement is illustrated throughout his practice with subtle and savvy touches like coffee and iPad bars, as well as innovative technology like iTero scanners and 3D printers, which replace traditional impressions or “molds.”

The office can be found near the intersections of 3rd Street and J. Turner Butler Boulevard in beautiful Jacksonville Beach, and a new Nocatee location will be opening soon. Visit beachesbraces.com to learn more about Dr. Lazzara and his team, and take a look at his outstanding Google reviews — his patients’ testimonials speak for themselves.

436 Jacksonville Drive, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 904.270.8750 • BeachesBraces.com

Pearson Facial Plastic Surgery® How you look depends on whom you choose. David C. Pearson, MD, specializes exclusively in plastic surgery of the face with an emphasis on cosmetic, revision and reconstructive rhinoplasty. He is exceptionally qualified to address the appearance of the nose without compromising nasal function. In addition, he has developed custom software to aid in planning these complex operations. Dr. Pearson received his residency training at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and was then accepted into a facial plastic surgery fellowship in his hometown of Toronto, Canada. After his fellowship, he was invited to join the staff of Mayo Clinic Jacksonville where he built his reputation as a surgeon and member of its teaching faculty.

In the fall of 2004, Dr. Pearson opened his private practice, Pearson Facial Plastic Surgery. He strongly emphasizes that specialization in the face is essential to delivering predictable, custom-tailored results. Dr. Pearson adds, “Revisionsurgery is more common than people think. Get it done right the first time. Choose a surgeon with the right training, experience and specialization. Let us do your last rhinoplasty—even if it’s your first.” ®

David C. Pearson, MD BOARD CERTIFICATION :

American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery American Board of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery

1835-19 East West Parkway, Fleming Island, FL 32003 904.215.7377 • PearsonFaces.com

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Pediatric Eye Consultants of North Florida Exceptional Care…Outstanding Service Dr. Dawn Duss provides comprehensive pediatric eye care and adult strabismus services for the First Coast and beyond. She prides herself in having exceptional customer service, minimal wait times and personal attention to individual needs, including those with disabilities or developmental concerns. Services include: Pediatric Eye Care: Amblyopia Strabismus Pediatric Cataracts Pediatric Glaucoma Syndromic / Genetic Diseases Ocular Trauma Failed Vision Screenings Routine Exams/ Refractive Error Accommodative / Convergence Dysfunction

Adult Services: Diplopia (Double Vision) Cranial Nerve Palsies Traumatic Brain Injury / Stroke Demyelinating / Neuromuscular Junction Disease Orbital Trauma / Floor Fractures Re-Operations after previous strabismus surgery Prism Fitting / Amplitude Training

Currently located in North Ponte Vedra Beach, with an additional office opening in Riverside this fall!

Dawn N. Duss, MD 240 Ponte Vedra Park Dr., Suite 202, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.425.5075 • www.kidseyesjax.com

Quality Eye Care Dr. Hazem Samy, MD, FRCS, is an Ophthalmologist with unique qualifications in neuro-ophthalmology & glaucoma. He has substantial experience treating diseases of the central nervous system that affect the visual pathways. Multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, strokes and double vision are some examples of medical conditions that may affect the vision. His significant medical and surgical experience also includes strabismus surgery for double vision, glaucoma and cataract surgery.

Dr. Samy has been practicing in academic positions at different universities for the last 15 years. He served as the Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology Service at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center until 2009. He then moved to Florida where he joined the University of Florida Gainesville as the Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology Services, as well as covering the Glaucoma and Comprehensive services.

He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and by the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh UK. He completed his Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago and Glaucoma Fellowship at University of Florida. Dr. Samy completed his ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He obtained further training at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh UK before moving to Chicago where he completed his Neuroophthalmology training. Dr. Samy also practiced General Neurology at University of British Columbia in Vancouver Canada.

Dr. Samy is a member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, American Glaucoma Society and American Academy of Ophthalmology. He established Quality Eye Care in 2015 to serve patients with eye diseases, specifically focusing on glaucoma, optic neuropathies and ocular motility disorders.

Hazem Samy, MD, FRCS BOARD CERTIFICATIONS :

American Board of Ophthalmology; Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh UK

13241 Bartram Park Blvd., Suite 1501-1505, Jacksonville, FL 32258 • 904.374.6890 qualityeyecarejax.com

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Harris L. Rittenberg, DMD Dr. Harris L. Rittenberg and his staff have demonstrated a dedication to providing their patients excellent personal dental care. Upon arriving at Dr. Rittenberg’s office, the pleasant, relaxed atmosphere is obvious. This family practice has been serving children and adults for over 50 years in the same location. Dr. Rittenberg, who has been in practice for over 25 of those years, has a reputation for treating patients fairly, providing quality treatment, and standing behind it.

“I feel very fortunate to be in a profession doing the type of work I love to do and seeing the positive changes it makes in people’s lives,” says Dr. Rittenberg. “Our mission is to help all our patients achieve optimum dental health. This allows them the opportunity to be healthier, happier with their smiles, avoid dental emergencies and keep their teeth for the rest of their lives.”

Dr. Rittenberg’s commitment to continuing education means he can offer the most advanced dentistry and state-of-the-art techniques available today.

Recently, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry acknowledged Dr. Rittenberg for his active participation in restoring the smiles of victims of domestic violence as part of their “Give Back a Smile” program.

Dr. Rittenberg’s team welcomes Dr. Brittany Jones. The addition of Dr. Jones allows for more time with patients while maintaining the highest level of quality, friendly, gentle dental care.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION : America’s Top Dentists: General & Cosmetic

Dentistry–Consumers’ Research Council of America AFFILIATIONS : JDS, FDA, AACD, ADA

5417 Ortega Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 • 904.384.4391 drrittenberg@drrittenberg.com

Schneider Eye & Wellness Center Dr. Schneider attended the Mayo Medical School at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

He completed his Ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Schneider commenced his fellowship training with Minnesota Eye Consultants, and Dr. Richard Lindstrom, a pioneer in ophthalmology. He is fellowship trained in glaucoma, refractive surgery and cataract surgery.

Dr. Schneider specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, refractive surgery and lifestyle-cataract surgery. He offers his patients extensive refractive surgery experience which allows him to offer his patients the most advanced cataract surgery, called Refractive Cataract Surgery. He is also one of the first to integrate the use of the femtosecond laser into his cataract surgical technique called Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (LACS).

When it comes to Laser Vision Correction (LASIK), he was involved in the original FDA trials for LASIK in the early 1990s and was the ninth surgeon in the U.S. to perform LASIK. He has performed more than 15,000 LASIK procedures over the past 22 years.

Another of Dr. Schneider’s passions is helping his patients formulate a wellness approach to eye care. Many of today’s diseases are a result of our environment and our behavior. Dr. Schneider continues to share with his patients the latest research regarding which supplements help macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and helping you feel your best and see your best.

Competence, advanced technology and skill are of paramount importance when choosing your eye surgeon, but Dr. Schneider strives to deliver his care in a way that feels personal. He has one state-of-the-art location, near the Intracoastal Waterway on Beach Boulevard, and his staff works to keep wait times to a minimum. Have questions? He will take all the time you need to have all your questions answered. Vision is priceless. Care for your eyes shouldn’t be.

Tim Schneider, MD 1909 Beach Blvd., Suite 101, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 • 904.247.5575 SchneiderEye.com

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Beaches Endodontics Balanced Physician Care Dr. Sharyl Truty, MD and her team at Balanced Physician Care bring a new, unique solution for individuals and small business owners seeking a better solution to healthcare through Direct Primary Care. Balanced Physician Care offers personalized primary care for a flat, monthly membership fee. Dr. Truty also has extensive training in holistic medicine and offers individual consultations, self-pay visits and acupuncture treatments.

Dr Sharyl has been engaged in family medicine, sports medicine, acupuncture and orthopedics for almost 15 years in many different capacities. She has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing complex medical issues in a personalized holistic manner. She is Board Certified in Family Practice, Board Certified in Sports Medicine, completed the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program with Dr. Andrew Weil, and is a former team physician for the Chicago Red Stars women’s professional soccer team. Dr. Truty is committed to providing a dedicated and distinctive approach to your care.

“I loved being in the Navy,” exudes former Lieutenant Commander Radel. “It has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”

Dr. Sharyl Truty, MD

Robert Radel, DMD, MS

115 Professional Dr., #104, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 • 904.930.4774 BalancedPhysicianCare.com • AcupuncturePonteVedra.com • @DrTruty

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“At Beaches Endodontics, our primary focus is—and always will be—patient care,” says endodontist Dr. Robert Radel. “I am committed to ensuring that each patient has the best experience possible while undergoing their dental treatment. From the moment you make your appointment to my personal call to each patient following treatment, I want to ensure that we exceed your expectations.”

With over 15 years of clinical experience in diagnosis, root canal treatment and root canal surgery, Dr. Radel is able to provide excellent patient care while achieving outstanding results. He began his dental career in the U.S. Navy, providing dental treatment to our country’s Sailors and Marines.

HIGH-TECH ENDO Among the specialized tools Dr. Radel and his staff utilize are advanced digital radiography that uses less radiation than traditional film x-rays and high-powered microscopes that employ fiber-optic lights. This equipment enables Dr. Radel to view extremely fine tooth structures that would otherwise be impossible to see, ensuring the best root treatment possible for every case.

233 N. 3rd St., Suite 204, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 • 904.241.0030 beaches-endo.com

Fishman Pediatric Dentistry

Fleming Island Plastic Surgery

Dr. Fishman is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and has been providing dental care to children in Jacksonville, the Beaches, and St. Augustine areas since 2009. He recognizes the important role a parent has in their child’s dental care, and allows parents back in all treatment areas.

He is committed to educating both parents and children about appropriate dental hygiene. Dr. Fishman is a Partner in Education at several local elementary schools, and he enjoys teaching the children in our community about the importance of dental health.

Board certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery, Dr. William Wallace combines technique with art to provide patients an individualized result best suited to their desires. A member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Wallace is on the forefront of emerging techniques and procedures. Locally Dr. Wallace is a member of the Greater Jacksonville Society of Plastic Surgeons and works in most major hospitals in Clay, Duval and Saint Johns Counties. Fleming Island Plastic Surgery offers a variety of breast and facial procedures, as well as body contouring and non-surgical treatments.

Ross Fishman, DMD, MS

William Wallace, MD

552 Jacksonville Dr., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 • 904.247.4097 FishmanPediatrics.com

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Rick K. Harrison, DMD, PA William Gielincki Jr., DDS As a Prosthodontist, Dr. Gielincki is uniquely qualified to give you highly skilled, customized, and expert dental care. Prosthodontists are dental specialists in the restoration and replacement of teeth.

For more than 30 years, Dr. Gielincki has been a highly respected member of the dental community. Dentists refer their most challenging cases to him and he has a reputation for assembling and managing the finest teams of dental specialists in the region.

The Jacksonville Center for Prosthodontics & Implant Dentistry 6855 Belfort Oaks Pl., Jacksonville, FL 32216 • 904.513.9119 • drwgielincki.com

Hidden Hills Family Dentistry

After receiving a Bachelor Degree in Science from Jacksonville University, Dr. Rick Harrison graduated from Louisville School of Dentistry with his Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree. Dr. Harrison is a member of the Florida Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Northeast District Dental Association. He is Invisalign certified and attends continuing education classes in all phases of dentistry to stay up-to-date on current trends. In addition to providing routine dental care, Dr. Harrison provides several cosmetic options— from porcelain crowns to Invisalign orthodontics—and a number of whitening services. Dr. Harrison is committed to earning the trust of his patients and he strives for continuous improvement at all levels. His aim is to exceed your expectations.

Jax Beach Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 227 11th Ave. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 • 904.241.4237 JaxBeachDentist.com

L. A. Quinn M. D.– Southeast Stem Cell

For the past 26 years, Dr. Schloth has run his practice “Hidden Hills Family Dentistry” with the philosophy of helping people achieve and maintain a healthy state of being.

His office is fully digital and exudes professionalism, courtesy and warmth. Dr. Schloth served on Metlife’s National Dental Advisory Council and is a member of the Jacksonville Dental Society as well as the Florida Dental and American Dental Associations. “The personal service you receive here is what sets us apart from some of the larger practices,” states Dr. Schloth. “My staff and I have been together for over eighteen years and we are dedicated to our patients’ and their families’ well being and dental health. Our office is known for being knowledgeable and helpful when dealing with dental insurance.”

Dr. Schloth’s two oldest daughters are currently enrolled in dental school and will be joining the practice when they graduate. Hidden Hills Family Dentistry will truly be a family tradition for many years to come.

Dr. Linda Quinn, MD, FAARM is one of the most comprehensive physicians in the field of regenerative and functional medicine. Starting her medical career as an OB/GYN physician, her interest in hormonal pathways and the the body’s chemical and celluar functions has allowed her to discover the most effective means for treating patients.

She enjoys helping her patients find their personal balance through individualized treatments that focus on the root of the problem rather than simply covering symptoms with medications. As an OB/GYN, she investigates the dynamic role hormones play on how patients feel, think, and look, so we can identify and address any imbalances. As a scientist, she and her partner, Helmut Makosch, focus on how our cells can regenerate and heal our bodies using stem cell processes that are free from negative side effects.

Linda Quinn, MD is certified by the ACOG and the American Academy of Anti Aging & Regenerative Medicine.

Paul Schloth, DMD

Linda Quinn, MD, FAARM, ABAARM

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James L. Schumacher, DMD Dr. Schumacher has been a dentist in the Jacksonville community since 1995. He graduated from the University of Florida, College of Dentistry in 1984 and continues to serve there as a courtesy faculty member.

Dr. Schumacher is passionately committed to continuing education and being at the forefront of dental technology and innovation. He has taken many courses from pioneers and innovators in restorative dentistry, encompassing beautiful cosmetic possibilities—implants, veneers, crowns, braces, etc.—and the health and functional aspects of dental care. For Dr. Schumacher, great dentistry must encompass art, function and health. His office and team take pride in delivering gentle, state-of-theart, personalized care to give you your most amazing and healthy smile.

Excellence Through Experience.

Dr. Michael Sherman and his team at Park Avenue Dental are dedicated to the newest advancements in dentistry while providing a comfortable and caring environment.

After graduating from the University of Detroit, Dr. Sherman served as Lieutenant Commander and Dental Officer in the U.S. Navy where he received hundreds of hours of advanced training. He is also certified for Cerec CAD/ CAM technology and Invisalign orthodontics.

Dr. Sherman has over 20 years experience and is a standing member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, Clay County Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry and the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Park Avenue Dental

4201 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 • 904.388.3559 FirstCoastSmiles.com

2233 Park Ave., Suite 401, Orange Park, FL 32073 • 904.269.5520 ParkAvenueDentalFL.com

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Since legalization two years ago via voter referendum, the use of medical marijuana has steadily grown in Florida. But the practice still has its share of critics. How soon until prescribing cannabis becomes mainstream in the Sunshine State?

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It happened so FAST she had no time to react to the screech of tires, the smell of burnt rubber, the sudden impact that knocked her off her feet.

The DRIVER of the car didn’t even realize she was TRAPPED beneath the vehicle, having ultimately been dragged six feet before stopping.

AMELIA* was rushed to the hospital, where she received emergency surgery: six discs, neck to tailbone, were ultimately replaced. The injuries sustained from being hit by a car had been traumatic, but the real challenge would come with recovery. “They gave me five pain pills in the hospital and then basically sent me on my way,” she recalls. Follow-up trips to doctors all resulted in the same thing: prescriptions for opioids.

“At one point, I was prescribed 13 different medications and taking Percocet nine times a day,” she says.

“Not only was the injury destroying my life, but the pills made it impossible to do anything. I had to learn how to walk again, I couldn’t wash myself, I lost my job, I was struggling to take care of my kids.”

In 2016, two years after Amelia’s accident, Florida voters overwhelmingly

approved Amendment 2, a constitutional initiative to legalize medical marijuana as a treatment for patients with debilitating medical conditions. At that point, Amelia had undergone various nerve-

burning procedures, seen dozens of chiropractors, and was taking nearly a dozen pills for pain per day. She was desperate for a better option.

“Some of my doctors were really hesitant about recommending medical marijuana to me—it had only just been legalized—but ultimately my pain doctor said I should try it,” she says. Seventy days after her doctor first recommended it, she visited a dispensary to pick up a bottle of pills infused with the marijuana strain ChemDog. Over time, she was able to wean herself off opioids entirely, and now uses medical marijuana exclusively to treat her neck and back pain.

The state’s supply of medical cannabis is cultivated by seven nurseries located across Florida, which supply noneuphoric strains that are low in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to dispensaries around the state. There are two medical marijuana dispensaries in Jacksonville: Trulieve and Knox. Under current Florida law, they can provide patients with both THC and CBD (Cannabidiol, another cannabis compound) prod-

ucts, including vape oil, oral tinctures, balms and other medical products. Vaporizers and oils are currently the most-purchased products.

Making the user high isn’t the goal and smoking marijuana, whether it’s for a medical purpose or not, remains illegal.

From the outside, Trulieve (located on Beach Boulevard) looks like any other medical clinic. But the interior is altogether different—more Apple store than pharmacy, thanks to wood paneling, marble countertops, and a pair of navy velvet armchairs flanking the front desk. Patients in the waiting room run the gamut from soccer moms with chronic pain, to their kids with IBS, to senior citizens suffering from memory loss. Trulieve specializes in one thing—dispensing marijuana—though there’s nary a Birkenstock (nor a stoner, for that matter) in sight.

In truth, the medical marijuana of 2018 is light years away from the weed the war on drugs has demonized for decades. What was once a “gateway drug” is today used to treat cancer patients, those with chronic pain and children

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I have a number of people who tell me it’s changing their life for the better.

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with epilepsy, among others.

Dr. Joshua Henry, a family and sports medicine physician, used to rely on opioids to help manage his patients’ pain. With the legalization of medical marijuana, he’s been given a new option, one without nearly as many negative side effects. “I’ve been a longtime prescriber of opioids,” notes Henry. “That’s just what you do after people have surgery and it always seemed that there had to be a better way.”

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because initial studies didn’t reveal any benefits for pain management. “What changed my attitude is finding out that the U.S. government has a patent on medical marijuana.

So, while it’s labeled as a Schedule 1 narcotic by the federal government, they’re also banking on it for the future.”

U.S. Patent No. 6,630,507 was granted in 2003 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and covers the potential use of cannabinoids to protect the brain from damage or degeneration caused by certain diseases.

Today, Henry recommends medical marijuana to patients at four North Florida Sport & Spine Center locations, all of whom are suffering from a whole manner of ills— dementia, IBS, Crohn's disease and, of course, chronic pain.

“I have a number of people who tell me it’s changing their life for the better,” says Henry. “I have a guy in his upper 30s with degenerative back pain—we started him on a medical marijuana product and he had a solid night’s sleep for the first time in three years. Another patient works

at one of the big hospitals in town. He was suffering from insomnia and the treatment has basically saved his job.”

And then there are the pediatric patients, who have also reaped enormous benefits from medical marijuana, says Henry. “I had a patient—a senior in high school—suffering from Crohn's disease. He couldn’t keep on weight and constantly had stomach issues. When he came in he weighed 125 pounds. Now he’s 160 pounds.”

The biggest benefits, says Henry, is that medical marijuana doesn’t come with the same negative side effects, high costs and addiction issues experienced by many opioid users. “Any negative side effects with marijuana would come from a lack of understanding about how to use a product,” says Henry. As there are different marijuana strains (each meant to combat a different ailment), there’s a risk that a patient takes the wrong dosage, or uses a supplement meant for the nighttime during the day but, he adds, “once people know how to use it, I don’t really see any negative side effects.”

Seniors who typically take opioids often suffer from constipation as a side effect, which can lead to diverticulitis and unwanted hospital visits. Switching to marijuana

allows older patients to reap the same benefits of pain management without those side effects.

But here’s the counter-intuitive bit: while medical marijuana is openly available in Florida, it remains illegal under federal law and is still deemed a "schedule 1" narcotic (meaning it is lumped with heroin and cocaine as having the highest potential for abuse). In states where medical marijuana is legal, doctors can only “recommend” it or issue written certifications for patients, rather than “prescribe” it. Currently, it’s most often used to treat pain, nausea and medical conditions including Alzheimers, cancer, and epilepsy but some studies have shown that compounds in marijuana might successfully treat conditions as wideranging as acne or anxiety.

Under the state’s emerging framework, doctors in the program must complete only two hours of training and pay a $250 fee to be able to recommend medical use of marijuana for patients diagnosed with certain chronic, debilitating conditions. The ease by which doctors can recommend marijuana doesn’t mean that physicians across the state are embracing it with open arms.

In fact, many reputable physicians are wary of hopping aboard the cannabis bandwagon, for fear that they could open themselves to litigation or be blacklisted by area hospitals. This has led to some lessthan-reputable actors getting in on the medical marijuana action. A recent Tampa Bay Times investigation of the 1,432 doctors in the state’s medical marijuana program revealed that some of the physicians doling out recommendations for the drug have a troubled past.

“What we wrote in the constitution is that a physician must issue a certification— simply a statement saying that a patient has been diagnosed with a debilitating condition, based on their medical history,” says Ben Pollara, a political consultant and the executive director of Florida

for Care, a medical marijuana advocacy group founded in 2014. He helped draft Amendment 2, though he says the law’s rollout has strayed somewhat from the bill’s original intention, namely to provide patients easy access to medical marijuana.

“What the state legislature did was require all of that and also that doctors make very specific recommendations as to dosage, amounts and more.” In other words, the state’s rollout of Amendment 2 has made it unattractive for physicians to recommend medical marijuana.

Florida for Care will host a series of events across the state over the next six months geared toward proactive physician outreach, all in an effort to get new doctors into the program and educate them about medical marijuana. The two-hour course physicians are currently required to take in order to enroll in the program doesn’t educate them about marijuana at all, says Pollara.

“Instead, it’s entirely about the law. Doctors aren’t being educated about the usage of marijuana in the practice of medicine.”

Since the passage of Amendment 2, Pollara has been a vocal proponent of strengthening the law and ensuring it’s rolled out properly. “The Florida legislature has put in place a mostly strong framework for a patient- and physician-friendly medical marijuana system on a moving-forward basis,” he says. “But it needs to be tweaked and it’s still in need of complete implementation.”

According to Pollara, there are still at least a dozen regulatory actions that the State Department of Health needs to determine in order to fully implement Amendment 2: regulations governing edibles and lab testing requirements, for instance.

Currently, the Tampa Bay and Miami areas have the highest concentration of dispensaries, though Victoria Walker, community relations director at Trulieve, says she

anticipates Jacksonville getting more dispensaries within the next couple of years.

“We’ve also applied for St. Augustine and will be going through their special exception zoning process.”

BECAUSE IT REMAINS illegal in the eyes of federal authorities, there isn’t a wealth of science to back up many of the claims tied to medical marijuana, so doctors must instead rely on anecdotal evidence and trial and error. Henry notes that the government patent on marijuana touts its antioxidant and neuroprotectant properties. “Government studies were based mainly on the way it protects rat brains after induced stroke—it protects the nerves,” says Henry.

Proponents claim the possibilities for what marijuana can treat remain untapped.

Despite the growing cadre of anecdotal evidence—and the push to wean patients across the country off opioids—it remains more challenging to obtain medical marijuana than it would be to get ahold of, say, OxyContin.

Unlike other states where marijuana is legal, Florida is charged with governing the

industry, including maintaining a state registry and presiding over all licensing for patients and dispensaries.

Here’s how it works from a patient perspective: To receive medical marijuana, a patient must first obtain a Jacksonville Medical Marijuana Card from the state. Cards require proof of residency, a yearly registration fee of $75 and, of course, an explanation from a doctor regarding why the patient needs the medication. Once the patient’s name is added to a state database, he or she receives a state-issued card allowing him or her to receive medical cannabis from an approved dispensary. The entire process can take as long as a month.

“From the time they get the recommendation from their doctor to the time they can pick up medicine can sometimes take up to 30 days,” says Bill Abbott, an extraction specialist for MariJ Agricultural, a diversified holdings company with a portfolio comprised of medical marijuana products and technologies. Some patients are turning to CBD products derived from hemp (rather than from cannabis) to bridge that gap.

CBD derived from hemp is legal and nonpsychoactive, though a lot of people don’t realize that. They see words like ‘hemp’ or ‘cannabis’ and they just assume it’s illegal or it could get them high.

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Various medical marijuana products at Trulieve

“CBD derived from hemp is legal and non-psychoactive, though a lot of people don’t realize that. They see words like ‘hemp’ or ‘cannabis’ and they just assume it’s illegal or it could get them high.”

ONE OF THE ARGUMENTS against the legalization of medical marijuana is that it inevitably leads to legalizing recreational pot. Some say that’s a good thing. “If you look at smaller states like Colorado, which has three to four million permanent residents, just look at the influx of taxable revenues that have come in just to that small state,” says Abbott. “How much taxable revenue could Florida gain from that product? The state would benefit so much.”

According to a 2016 report

by Arcview Market Research, a cannabis market research firm, Florida's medical marijuana industry is expected to have a $1.6 billion economic impact by 2020. The financial windfall that could come from legalization has already

proved enticing to even conservative politicians like Republican John Boehner, who recently came out in favor of decriminalizing marijuana, seven years after telling a constituent he was “unalterably opposed” to its legalization. In April, the former House Speaker reversed that long-held position, tweeting: “I’m convinced de-scheduling the drug is needed so we can do research, help our veterans and reverse the opioid epidemic ravaging our communities.”

The full impact of Florida’s pot economy remains to be seen and, for some, the money isn’t a convincing reason to legalize the drug recreationally. Dr. Henry, for instance, says that legalizing recreational marijuana could hinder the success of medical marijuana.

Once marijuana becomes a money-maker for corporate interests, Henry worries that profits will give way to abuse—similar to what we’ve seen in the tobacco industry.

“Imagine if we make it fully, recreationally, legal,”

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says Henry. “Then you might have have big companies like Philip Morris developing strains that are ultra high in THC. Eventually, the users will become dependent on that and we’ll start to see addiction problems.”

Even the most vocal organization opposed to the legalization of recreational marijuana—the Drug Free America Foundation—admits that marijuana, in some forms, has medicinal value and that in its pill form can treat those with cancer, AIDS, MS, glaucoma and chronic pain. Still, the organization says that medicalizing marijuana “has caused truly ill people to refuse proper medical care” and is “a device used by special interest groups to exploit the sick and dying.”

The group failed to defeat Amendment 2, though it did ultimately offer recommendations to state legislators regarding how the bill should be rolled out.

Even legal medical marijuana has its share of critics, of course. Henry says some of his patients have refused it altogether, dismissing it as an illegal drug. “There’s a lot of stigma around it. No one wants to be labeled a ‘pothead,’” he says. “But even over the past year, I’ve seen a huge difference in curiosity and a willingness to learn more.”

Those most willing to utilize medical marijuana are

definitely not the stereotypical “potheads” seen throughout pop culture. “Our average patient is well over 50 years old,” notes Walker. “Our true demographic population is people who have tried a lot of different things to feel better and this is the only thing working.” In Florida, that means a lot of retired military members who suffer from PTSD, older cancer patients and those with chronic pain like fibromyalgia.

Only three states— Arizona, California and Michigan—have more medical marijuana patients than Florida, which recently surpassed the 100,000-patient milestone. Those involved in the passage of Amendment 2, and the medical marijuana industry in general, say that the drug’s use and acceptance will only continue to grow, but further research will be needed to quantify its success.

“When you hear the patients, and how it’s changing their lives, you can’t imagine this not becoming a mainstream industry,” says Walker. “But it’s gonna be a lot of work to get there. In essence, we’re changing an entire history of what we’ve always thought to be the truth.” u *Some names have been changed in the interest of protecting patient privacy.

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Fashion shows being the stage for creative attire isn’t a new concept. However, a group of local designers take the idea and add a unique twist.

Every two years, the North Florida Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) hosts Cocktail Couture, a fashion show featuring clothing created almost completely from repurposed materials such as tile, drapery, carpeting and metals—things usually associated with interior design and décor.

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FSCJ TEAM MEMBERS: Carmellia

Espinosa, Michael Lomeli, Cassandra LeDonne, Daniel Grossmith MODEL: Nicole Holloman MUSICAL GENRE: Glam Rock

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This year’s event, held April 11 at Ellie's Garden, was themed “Fashion Forte,” with each team asked to create a design inspired by a decade of music from anywhere in the world. Awards were distributed to the teams that best used materials, and those that best signified a particular heritage.

The “Fortissimo” award went to the design dubbed the “loudest.”

Teams were randomly paired with sponsors who donated the material for the designs. Some of the more innovative uses of materials could be seen in a collar made from a chair and an ensemble made almost entirely of paper.

Emi Chavez-Miller, IIDA’s vice president of events, says that the show has evolved over the years, from initially showcasing accessories such as hats, shoes and purses. “The event evolved in 2013 to showcasing an entire garment, and that was a huge success. It's also grown in terms of the number of participants and money raised.”

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A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN TEAM MEMBERS: Leticia Slade,

Kim Heckman, Lily Joudi MODEL: Kristin Christmas MUSICAL GENRE: R&B

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WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE TEAM MEMBERS: Andrea McCain,

Julia Epstein, Sumner Lane MODEL: Nilanjana Snyder MUSICAL GENRE: Opera

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Rink, Maren Bertozzi, Kelly Peck MODEL: Joe Pattison MUSICAL GENRE: Trip Hop

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Design Quarterly

LOOK INSIDE a Waterfront Stunner in Ponte Vedra Breaking Down the Most Popular

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A Ponte Vedra physician’s family finds a home in a rebuilt waterfront property WORDS BY JULIET JOHNSON // IMAGES BY JESSIE PREZA

Ron and Alexis Giroud (not their real names) had their eyes on a perfectly situated home, at the end of a lagoon in Ponte Vedra Beach, years before they were able to buy it. They went to parties there, drove by it longingly and, one day during the economic downturn of a few years ago, it came on the market. A short sale meant the buying process took nine months but, soon enough, it was theirs.

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loved the 1970s ranch and felt very lucky that the newly updated kitchen was congruent with their own taste and Ron’s love of cooking. The unfortunate part? “The garage enjoyed the best view,” Ron recalls, “and you could only really see the water from a sunroom off the kitchen.” It was a room not often used. The family had three young children so a peaceful cocktail at sunset was years away.

Ron excels in organization—a must for a physician who sees between 80 and 100 patients on a typical work day—and felt the home would benefit from a better layout.

While the couple considered renovation, it became clear that it would cost roughly the same price, and certainly be easier, if they tore down the house and built something that fit, from the ground up. As builder Brad Walters asked, “Do you want to be the guy who tears it down, or the guy who pays $750,000 to renovate something the next guy tears down?”

After a year of careful consideration and looking at other houses on the market, they decided the lot and location was what they loved most. If a house could be repositioned on the property, something extraordinary would result.

Ron was raised in New Orleans. It is Alexis’ adopted city. So, the owners wanted to incorporat a NOLA vernacular ensuring the project was fun and different. Interior designer Coleen Norris was an integral member of the team from the beginning.

Of Coleen, Alexis says, “she understood that I wanted the house to be beautiful. But I have three teenage boys, two dogs and a husband. I wanted nothing so ‘elegant’ that if it were to get stained or ruined I would get seriously bent out of shape.”

Plus, they live at the beach, so the house had to combine NOLA details with a structure that would weather beach winds, sand, bugs and salt.

The team narrowed down the “Must Have” list to include brick, a central courtyard, gas lamps and nods to the French Quarter, where Ron’s father maintains a home.

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This page from top: The unusual wooden planks between brick pavers is not a clever design feature so much as compliance with St. Johns County regulations on pervious lot coverage.

It makes for a stunning, creative look; the map of Bordeaux carries tones of coral, linen and soft blue lending an authentic French touch.

Opposite page from top: The iron fountain took a full year of “aging in place.” Before an authentic patina set, the water was frequently blood red, in perpetual gallows tribute; a Restoration Hardware table expands to comfortably seat 10, while slip covers make cleanup a snap.

The house sits on a corner lot, with architectural pods built around a connecting courtyard anchored by an aged sugar bowl fountain. With the bedrooms on one side and the living area on the other, this is a house with corridors and transitional spaces that you don’t often see in today’s open concept designs. The most dramatic is the central foyer which is symmetrically furnished with a pair of French daybeds in linen, with hemp strapping on the sides, and French Rococo inspired consoles made of salvaged elm. An urn of unpicked cotton adds a soft texture and a pale blue and terra cotta colored vintage map of Bordeaux “suggests a French influence without going full-on clown pants,” jokes Coleen.

The kitchen, dining and living room are combined into one great room with dramatic lagoon views over a neat, rectilinear pool and spa. Distressed timbers accentuate a soaring ceiling; an upper row of windows ensures cheerful daylight at all times of the day. The kitchen’s back splash is an unusual daisy mosaic, with the petal emblem repeated on the front of the glass cabinets above the huge stove and eightburner cooktop. Ron’s way of de-stressing from a 100-patient day is to cook an

evening meal, while he shares a glass of wine with Alexis and chats to the boys, who all congregate around the large, white Calacutta Caldia marble island.

As utilitarian and well-organized as the kitchen may be, the most fun utility room is the laundry-cum-wrapping room. In warm, sandy tones, this space has double washers and dryers and a built-in wrapping set-up with paper rolls, ribbons and lots of flat surface to spread out on. “I never used to wrap gifts before, it was always such a pain to find everything in the back of a closet and pull it all out,” laughs Alexis.

“Now, Coleen has me loaded up with stamps and this beautiful station. I wrap anything that’s not moving! I love it. I’m developing quite a compulsion for Hobby Lobby; it’s crazy.”

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Opposite page from top: Vintage swimsuits on weathered boards decorate the pool bathroom, while the master bath gleams in marble, Venetian plaster and iridescent penny tile.

The master bedroom’s serenity comes from beachy hues and design motifs that connect from shade to bureau to drapery.

This page from top: The family room is anchored by a brick hearth; the laundry/ wrapping room with a “hobbit” door makes chores a guilty pleasure; the library in layers of grasscloth, linen and hemp balance tech with nature in harmonious accord.

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he master bedroom shares the soft taupe hues of the wrapping paper and ribbon, with the addition of a serene, sea salt blue in both the wall color and fabrics. The dreamy space faces the fountain in the courtyard, it’s gentle trickle a natural sleep aid. The bathroom was designed from the floor tile up.

An iridescent penny tile led Alexis and Coleen to choose Thassos white marble, and a soaking tub nook with groin-vaulted ceiling and smooth, waxed Venetian plaster. Another swooping chandelier lights the romantic hideaway.

There’s another hideaway upstairs, a secret bunkbed behind a curtain on the way to the boys’ den.

Each of the three boys’ bedrooms combine masculine colors with coastal rustic elements evoking sea and sky. “Rustical,” suggests Coleen, blending rustic and whimsical, an effect she and Alexis have achieved in three intricately detailed, different spaces in blues, silvers and white.

Between considering a reno and building a luxurious NOLAinspired beach house, the team spent over two years together.

Coleen says that in her 17-year design career she has never worked on a project so filled with mutual respect. “Ron and Alexis never argued, they may have sometimes deferred one to the other, but never showed anything other than deep love and respect for each other, and for the professionals on the team. It was an amazing experience.” An experience not frivolously entered into, but a meticulously planned and organized venture that embraces the best of life well-lived in Ponte Vedra Beach. u JUNE 2018 / JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM

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Architecture Spotlight:

FLORIDA LOWCOUNTRY Though the Lowcountry refers to a geographic and cultural region along South Carolina's coast, the eponymous style of architecture has made a home in Northeast Florida. D.S Ware Homes, a Jacksonville-based homebuilding company, recently built a “Florida Lowcountry” model for WILDLIGHT, a master-planned community in Nassau County. So, what exactly is Lowcountry architecture? It’s marked by a few key features, such as high ceilings, a front porch, large windows and a raised first floor. “One benefit of Lowcountry is that it really works in our climate. The large windows allow for more breeze to come through and space under the house allows for air circulation,” says Charles Adams, vice president of community development for Wildlight.

Additions like ceiling fans, rockers, porch swings and a place to set drinks come together to create a front porch that’s ideal for entertaning. u —Erin Garnett

LIGHT MY FIRE

Functioning CHAOS THE KEYS TO MAKING TINY SPACES FEEL BIGGER Designing a room that marries form with function isn’t easy, but it is possible.

Coleen Norris of Nesting Place Interiors offers tips for getting the most oomph out of small spaces.

START WITH THE WALLS: To add depth, Norris recommends “painting a smaller space white” and “removing cabinets and replacing them with open shelving,” both of which can make a space feel twice as large. Decorate the shelves with neutral toned decorations and accent with a few matching accessories.

DOUBLE UP: Invest in pieces that serve as

Fireplaces and fire pits serve as gathering spots for friends and family to sit around, share a few drinks, some laughs and roast marshmallows—unless you live in Florida and then you don’t want to go near sources of heat most months. HearthCabinet has created a safer, cooler fireplace that doesn’t require a flue, gas, chimney or electricity—meaning they can be installed and enjoyed pretty much anywhere. These ventless fireplaces are fueled by alcohol-gel cartridges that burn for about two hours, like a log, without heating up the room. The one downside: they’re not recommended for marshmallows.. u —Emily Bailey

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both furnishings and storage. Beds that include drawers, for instance, allow for space to store clothes, pajamas, sheets— basically anything that takes up space.

Plus, this creates less clutter (key in a small space). Norris says woven-wicker baskets, wire lined linen baskets, reclaimed wood boxes and old fashion apothecary jars are some additional ways to create stylish storage.

ADD A MIRROR: Hanging mirrors around a

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MID MOD Mid-century modern sounds contradictory, but it pairs the best elements of mid-century design and ditches the worst for more practical modern approaches. Think clean, sleek lines—with both natural curves and geometric angles—bold colors and apparent emphasis on textures and patterns.

Trade bulky, overstuffed sofas and chairs for smaller pieces with slim arms and legs. Throw in some wood or metal accents and toss on a burnt orange pin tuck pillow.

INDUSTRIAL Embrace the architectural elements of a space with industrial design. Exposed beams, pipes and ducts, wooden posts, brick walls, cement floors— let the bones show. The raw aspects can be complemented by features that nod to factory buildings—stainless steel kitchen islands, pendant lighting and iron stairwells, for example.

MINIMALISM Less is more and, with only so many pieces, each has a greater responsibility to the space. Always choose quality over quantity, invest in good looking and practical storage and fine tune every detail.

MAXIMALISM The rules for a style without rules: forget matching, keep things unique and most importantly express yourself. Maximalists love mixing patterns.

Floral wallpaper with a striped couch sitting on top of a Moroccan rug? Yes. Just beware the line between maximalism and clutter—there has to be some kind of rhyme and reason.

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sink or swim JACKSONVILLE is geographically fortunate enough to have the Atlantic Ocean hugging its east side and the St. Johns River running through the middle.

For a different swimming experience altogether there are a variety of options just a short trip away.

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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Devil’s Den

Juniper Springs Recreational Area

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park The Ichetucknee River is six miles of crystal clear waters flowing from nine springs. Take a swim, snorkel around or dive in the 50-feetdeep Blue Hole. Canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are available for rent, or hop into a tube and float down the original lazy river.

After the ride is finished, simply hop onto a tram to get back to the start.

8 AM to sundown. $6 per vehicle. Fort White, 84 miles from Jax

Blue Spring State Park Home to the largest spring on the St. Johns River this state park offers an array of water activities including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, tubing, canoeing and kayaking.

Outside the water, pitch a tent, take a hike or lay out a picnic. While they’ve headed to cooler waters for the summer, during the winter the spring is home to a handful of manatees.

8 AM to sunset. $4 for a single occupant vehicle or $6 per vehicle with 28 people. Orange City, 110 miles from Jax

Blue Spring State Park

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Bob’s River Place

course with its narrow passages and fallen trees.

Way down upon the Suwannee River sits Bob’s River Place. Bob’s is a private property turned public swimming hole with water slides, rope swings, jumping platforms and floating rafts. All these activities come with the warning of swimming at one’s own risk, since there are no lifeguards, but the danger seems to be a large part of the fun.

8 AM-8 PM. Day use of the park is $5 per person.

Ocala National Forest, 105 miles from Jax

11 AM-6 PM, weekends only until after Memorial Day. Entry fees start at $8. Branford, 97 miles from Jax

Juniper Springs Recreation Area In the heart of Ocala National Forest sits Juniper Springs, which features a large swimming hole with both a shallow area and deep waters with platforms for jumping. There’s also the Juniper Run, a seven mile canoe or kayak paddle along the creek’s crystal clear waters. While the run smooths into a leisurely float, the beginning can be a bit of a obstacle

Spring Park Swimming Pool

Spring Park Swimming Pool Last year this spring-fed pool received a facelift to enhance the outfall of the spring and add a new two-story pavilion and water splash feature. Catch a glimpse of the spring itself—but save the swimming for the pool.

11 AM-7 PM, TuesdaySunday. Entry fee $2-4.

Green Cove Springs, 35 miles from Jax

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Situated inside this state park is Buccaneer Bay, Florida’s only springfed waterpark. Built around Weeki Wachee Springs, the park features four water slides, a kiddie pool and a sandy beach with amenities such as volleyball courts and picnic areas. For those looking to relax take a lazy float in the river that flows around the swimming area. Outside the waterpark, canoe or

kayak around the turquoise waters. While in Weeki Wachee one must check out the underwater mermaid show—it’s not something you see everyday.

9 AM-5 PM. Adults $13, children $8. Weeki Wachee, about 170 miles from Jax

Ginnie Springs Sitting on the Santa Fe River, Ginnie boasts seven springs ideal for swimming, snorkeling and cave diving. For those wanting to stay dry there are canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards all available for rent. Make a weekend out of it by utilizing one of the area campsites.

8 AM to sunset. Adult prices starting at $14.02.

High Springs, 85 miles from Jax

Devil’s Den An underground spring situated in a cave, Devil’s Den’s waters are more than 50 feet deep. An opening at the top lights up the cool, turquoise waters while prehistoric formations loom overhead. Snorkeling or diving gear is required for entry.

9 AM-5 PM. Prices start at $15. Williston, 95 miles from Jax

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main dishes starters Clam Strip Basket .............................. $8 Whitey’s Fish Camp The clam strips at Whitey’s Fish Camp are kind of like potato chips in the sense that you can’t eat just one.

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Fried Oysters with Horseradish Remoulade .............. $15 Kingfish Grill

Blackened Scallops..........$13 Safe Harbor Seafood Safe Harbor’s blackened scallops are seared just enough, combining a golden brown crust with a little heat.

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Cap’s on the Water A decidedly sophisticated riff on fish camp eats, Cap’s fresh catch combines a seared filet with accompaniments, such as caramelized plantains and cornbread.

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handhelds Blackened Fish Sandwich..................$7 Chowder Ted’s Blackened fish, a chewy bun, and a side of Cajun sauce to slather on top. Tastes like summer.

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Ultimate Po’ Boy ..............$12.50 Harry’s seafood bar & grille

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first draughts Intuition Ale Works El Guapo Mexican-Style Lager

When the heat picks up Intuition starts slinging El Guapo, a light and crisp lager brewed with maize. Currently only available in the taproom, come July cans will be out for retail purchase.

Engine 15 Brewing Co. Lemon Shandy + Cherry Lime Gose

Nothing says summer like a mixture of lemonade and beer, hence the release of Engine’s Lemon Shandy made with J’ville Lager. Also gracing the menu is the light and slightly tart Cherry Lime Gose.

Green Room Brewing Secret Stout Imperial Stout

To celebrate their seventh anniversary on June 16, Green Room will be tapping Secret Spot, an imperial stout aged in rum or whiskey barrels.

Pinglehead Brewing Company My Own Summer Imperial Blonde Ale

While Pinglehead offers their Endless Summer Blonde Ale in the taproom all year long, during the actual summer months they break out a stronger version brewed with Florida honey, My Own Summer. If wanting to stick to a lower ABV, look for fruited versions of Endless Summer.

Bold City Brewery

Summertime and an ice-cold beer go together like Jacksonville and cutoff jean shorts. While tasty local brews can be found around Jax all year long, we’ve rounded up a few special releases, crafted just for the hottest of months. by emily bailey

Big John’s Apricot Wheat American Pale Wheat Ale

This fruity beer is Bold City’s go-to seasonal.

Starting this month, and continuing throughout the summer, it will be available in the taproom and in tall boy cans sold across town.

Main & Six Brewing Company Key West Kölsch

Main & Six is adding new beers to their repertoire all the time, the latest addition being the clean and crisp Key West Kölsch. As the heat wears on, the brewery will be releasing a cream ale, fruited sours and a session IPA.

Wicked Barley Blood Sport Blood Orange IPA + Goodby’s Gose

Wicked Barley has a slew of brews being poured this summer including Blood Sport, a blood orange IPA made with blood orange juice from Natalie's Orchid Island Juice and lemon flesh. They’ll also be bringing back Goodby’s Gose, a light, but tart sour with tropical fruit notes.

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vitamin Sea The beach will always be a summertime mainstay, and North Florida is covered in them. We broke down the area’s sandy dunes so one will know exactly what to expect if venturing out to unfamiliar shores. by emily bailey

Amelia Island location

30.6266° N, 81.4609° W North of the Timucuan Preserve, south of Cumberland Island

30.32458° N, 81.39819° W North of intersection of Seagate Ave. and 3rd St. up to Hanna Park—divided by Atlantic Blvd.

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Amelia Island Lighthouse

Beaches Town Center

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Well heeled tourists and visiting families

dress code

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lifeguards

public access & parking

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From Fort Clinch to the southern-most point of the island Ocean Rescue is there for you

There’s public beach access all along the island, but not all of them have parking, so plan accordingly if you’re driving in

Slider’s Seaside Grill, Beach Bummers, Sandy Bottoms Beach Bar and Grill & Kitchen, The Point

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Jax 30.2841° N, 81.3961° W South of where Seagate Ave. meets 3rd St. until Marsh Landing Parkway meets A1A

Jax Beach Pier

Locals, tourists, surfers, dogs and everything in between

Surfer chic

Anything goes

They’re there for your safety, but we were kind of hoping for someone along the lines of Yasmine Bleeth or Zac Posen

There’s plenty of public access, but parking is close to none

Lemon Bar, North Beach Fish Camp, Ragtime Tavern, Flying Iguana, Poe’s Tavern

There’s public access, and parking, all along 1st St., though if they’re not charging for parking the Pier is a good place to lay base

Casa Marina, The Pier Cantina & Sandbar and Gilbert’s Southern Kitchen & Bar

Ponte Vedra 30.2400° N, 81.3853° W South of where Marsh Landing Parkway meets A1A

Vilano & St. Augustine 29.8440° N, 81.2712° W South of Guana River, north of Butler Beach

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and TPC Sawgrass

St. Augustine Beach Pier

Members of the club

College kids and snow birds

Tennis whites

Beach bum

Swim at your own risk, although some of the members only clubs do have their own guards

Lifeguards are seasonal, but it's a safe bet they’ll be out there this time of year

There’s beach access and parking all down the coast—though finding an open spot can be a challenge, particularly in Ponte Vedra proper.

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The morning of April 7, the planned date of the Inaugural Jacksonville Lantern Parade presented by Vystar Credit Union, deep grey clouds loomed over the city.

By afternoon the rain started and hail plummeted from the sky. As opposed to letting it rain on our parade, the decision was made to reschedule due to the severe weather and the planned festivities were moved to April 21.

The later date provided its own April showers, but by mid afternoon the rain stopped and the evening cleared into a pleasant cool. Over 2,000 attendees gathered under the Fuller-Warren bridge to celebrate the new River City tradition. People noshed on food truck fare, sipped local beer, smiled for photos at a selfie booth and participated in a handful of games. Come sundown everyone lit their lanterns and headed down the Northbank Riverwalk toward Hogan Street, led by the pounding of the the D-Lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drums. Some danced, some marched, others rolled along in their own decorated wagons, but everyone illuminated the heart of Downtown with lanterns of an array of shapes and sizes. A 250-foot projection created by experiential and interactive designers CastaĂąo Group lit up the side of the CSX Building, offering attendees a chance to post photos from the event to Instagram, and see their social media pics projected in realtime, for all other parade-goers to see.

In the months leading up to the parade, lantern workshops were held around town giving people the chance to create their own beacon of light and become involved in the event. The workshops were of a wide array, ranging from gatherings of children in the Downtown Library to a brewery full of crafters.

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“One of the highlights of hosting workshops all over Jacksonville was that it created a wonderful sense of community. Everyone who attended a workshop was an active participant.

They were part of the story, not just passive observers of an event,” says Kim Pomar, program manager at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. The Cummer hosted a workshop where attendees crafted lantern parasols inspired by their Fields of Color: The Art of Japanese Printmaking exhibition.

“For some community members, crafting a lantern reminds them of the work they did as an art student when they were in school,” says Jeffery Smith, Director of Arts, Duval County Public Schools. “It’s always wonderful to have the opportunity for the community and schools to get engaged in making art that can beautify our city.” The mission of the Jacksonville Lantern Parade is to raise awareness and support Jacksonville area arts education, eventually by creating a fund that will purchase muchneeded art supplies such as paints, brushes, pastels, paper and other expendable materials on an annual basis.

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THE EVENING BEGAN with a cocktail hour on the Clubhouse’s expansive lawn.

San Marco bar Sidecar and Mexican mainstay Flying Iguana provided libations, while three area food trucks—Mama’s Food, TacoLu and Blazin Azn—offered sustenance. This first portion served as the initial competition, with guests voting for their favorite food truck eats and cocktail.

Honors went to Blazin Azn and Flying Iguana, respectively.

Then came the main event—a seated, multi-course dinner that allowed the area’s best chefs to go head-to-head—or, as the case may be, knife-to-knife.

This year, the rules were a bit different, with chefs presenting four individual courses (as opposed to the team format of years past). A dessert table overflowed with a variety of cakepops, cheesecake shots and French macarons from Alleycakes Bakery.

Attendees voted for their favorite dish at the end of the evening.

Competing restaurants included: TPC Sawgrass, Mezza, Azurea at One Ocean and Coop 303. After a stunning display of plating, and with several aromas wafting through the air, diners chose Azurea at One Ocean Chef Ray Mendoza, who wowed the evening’s patrons with his Niman Ranch braised short rib.

Delicious food? Yes, but it happened to be for a cause. In addition to gourmet eats, a silent auction was held to benefit the Monique Burr Foundation for Children, an advocacy organization whose focus is keeping children safe. The highlights of the event were, naturally, the good eats and the good cause they benefited—both of which amounted to a good time had by all.

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Roasted & Fried Cauliflower with pickled quail eggs, salmon roe, crème frâiche, manchego AZHAR MOHAMMAD, NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS SECOND COURSE

Smoked Duck with a kumquat salad ERIC ENCINOSA, MEZZA THIRD COURSE

Niman Ranch Braised Short Rib with foie gras & bone marrow crust, sweet corn soubise, English pea & fava bean succotash, sundried tomato & citrus thyme caper relish, morel mushroom demi glace JAY MENDOZA, AZUREA AT ONE OCEAN RESORT FOURTH COURSE

Paella Reimagined Roasted and fried cauliflower

Smoked duck

diver scallop, blue crab, conift chicken, chorizo, saffron arancini, piquillo pepper, yellow pea shoots JOSHUA AGAN, COOP 303 FOOD TRUCKS

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Mini Duck Tacos

French Macarons

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Paella reimagined

Monique Burr Foundation founder Ed Burr

TacoLu

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Ramen Rendezvous Five Point’s newest noodle shop brings the umami WORDS BY DAMON NOISETTE // PHOTOS BY AGNES LOPEZ

WHILE RIVERSIDE IS NO STRANGER TO ASIAN RESTAURANTS, the neighborhood now boasts an unusual addition in Crane Ramen. It is the second location of the noodle shop for owner Fred Brown, who opened the first in Gainesville back in late 2014. The 101-seat restaurant in Five Points opened March 1 after a buildout of roughly five months.

The skinny space is attractive and sleek, with walls adorned with fabric panels of abstract realism artwork by painter and mixed medium artist Louise Freshman Brown, a UNF professor who also happens to be the owner’s mother. A noodle bar surrounds the open kitchen, where Chef Steve Grimes and his team work. There is also a separate full liquor bar and two outdoor dining areas, one up front and in the back.

Crane’s menu is broken up into otsumami, essentially snacks or appetizers, ramen and drinks. Starting off with the kimchi Brussels sprouts ($8.95) is recommended; the sprouts are roasted and tossed with garlic mushrooms, bacon lardons, and served over a spicy kimchi purée. The bonito and butter mushrooms ($8.95) are a meaty and savory treat with a hint of lime zest. Mainstays like gyoza ($6.95) are available as well.

Purists might have an issue with the fact that Crane’s noodles are not made in house, instead coming from foodservice distribu-

It’s Okay to Slurp Forget what your parents told you, go ahead and slurp. It actually helps you taste the broth and the noodles at the same time.

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Head Out Back Just outside from the bar is a 30-seat patio with cover provided by fabric sail shades, perfect for people who want their ramen with some fresh air.

tor Cheney Brothers. The time saved from having to constantly prepare noodles from scratch gives Grimes the ability to focus on his broths, which are cooked from eight to 14 hours. Crane’s ramen bowls are built the Japanese way, starting with the seasoning or tare, a measured amount of fat, broth, toppings and aromatics. They are served in a large bowl or kid’s size, and additional toppings like snow crab ($4), chopped pork ($2.50), and chili oil ($.50) are available to spice up broths that seem to favor a muted flavor profile. The Tonkotsu ($13.50) is probably the highest on the umami scale with its pork bone broth ramen topped with pork chashu, mushrooms, a soy marinated soft boiled egg, shallots, garlic chips and scallions. Crane’s Paitan 2.0 ($12.50) is an interesting choice, with a chicken broth topped with ginger chicken meatballs, bok choy, oven roasted tomatoes, soy marinated egg, picked onion, nori (seaweed) and scallions. My preference was the shio ($13.50), a sea salt flavor with a blended chicken and dashi broth, topped with snow crab, pork belly, soft boiled egg, nori, mushrooms, garlic oil and scallions.

Umami aside, ramen may still be an acquired taste for some.

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pecan spread. Try the Loki’s Escape Toast with rosemary garlic bread, dill cream cheese, smoked salmon and shaved asparagus. B, L, SB, $.

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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, $$$.

B–Breakfast; L –Lunch; D–Dinner; SB–Sunday Brunch

THE CANDY APPLE CAFE 400 N. Hogan St., Downtown (353-9717; candyapplecafeandcocktails.com).

The restaurant features menu items such as short rib meatloaf, rock shrimp crêpe, cornmeal dusted flounder and croque monsieur sandwiches. Don’t overlook the gourmet candy apple desserts with flavors such as coconut curry cashew and sea salt caramel candy bacon. L, D, SB, $$.

These $ categories are based upon the average cost of a dinner entrée excluding drinks, desserts and/or gratuities.

29 SOUTH 29 S. 3rd St., Fernandina Beach (2777919; 29southrestaurant.com). A chic neighborhood bistro that features an eclectic menu and extensive wine list. Signature items include lobster corndogs and sweet tea brined pork chop. Casual. L, D, SB, $$$.

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, $$$.

AQUA GRILL 395 Front Street, Ponte Vedra Beach (285-3017; aquagrill.net). Since 1988, Aqua Grill has been wowing diners with eclectic, multi-ethnic menu featuring the freshest of local ingredients, prepared to order. Visit the beautiful new building in the renovated Sawgrass Village shopping center. For banquets, Aqua offers lakefront, climate-controlled al fresco dining or the private dining room. They have a popular full service bar with all DirecTV sports packages. Casual. L, D, $$$. bb’s 1019 Hendricks Ave., San Marco (306-0100; bbsrestaurant.com). The San Marco bistro’s upscale comfort food, which includes yellowfin tuna tartare, ancho-spiced rotisserie turkey, white truffle pizza and warm goat cheese salad (specials change daily) with todie-for desserts, keeps patrons filling up the one-room dining space. Enjoy the slow-roasted springer chicken with a glass of pinot noir. L, D, SB, $$.

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 $$.

BELLWETHER 100 N. Laura St., Downtown (8027745; bellwetherjax.com). From the creators of Orsay, Black Sheep and BLK SHP at Intuition, Bellwether reflects chef and owner Jon Insetta’s focus on exceptional flavors, while spotlighting the culinary creativity of chef Kerri Rogers. The restaurant’s core menu will expand seasonally to include entrées and specials that reflect emerging trends and flavors with Northeast Florida flair. Follow the restaurant’s social media accounts for the soft serve of the week. You won’t be disappointed. 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, $$.

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, $$$.

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 chocolate-

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COAST 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The RitzCarlton, Amelia Island (277-1100). The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island's newest dining option, Coast, offers a casual, family friendly atmosphere. The menu highlights local seafood (blue crab deviled eggs, Mayport shrimp fritters) and land-based fare, like chicken and waffles and pasta carbonara. B, L, D. COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANT St. Johns Town Center (559-4999; coopershawkwinery.com). One of the newest dining options at St. John’s Town Center, Cooper’s Hawk 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, pistachiocrusted grouper and gnocchi carbonara. L, D, $$$.

CRUISERS GRILL 23rd Ave. S., Jacksonville Beach (270-0356; cruisersgrill.com). For more than twenty years, beachgoers have looked to the original Cruisers Grill in Jacksonville Beach for a great American fare. Patrons can dine inside to the sounds of a bustling kitchen or sit outside at the picnic tables.

L, D, $$.

DAVID’S RESTAURANT 802 Ash St., Amelia Island (310-6049). The menu is laced with tons of seafood options including pan-seared Chilean sea bass, truffle scallops, seafood linguini and more.

Desserts include cheesecake du jour, crème brûlée and warm apple crumb pie. Upscale. D, $$$$.

ELEVEN SOUTH BISTRO 216 11th Ave. S., Jacksonville Beach (241-1112; elevensouth.com). Upscale eatery earns high marks for its 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, $$$$.

EUROPEAN STREET CAFE 992 Beach Blvd.

(249-3001); 5500 Beach Blvd. (398-1717); 2753 Park St. (384-9999); 1704 San Marco Blvd. (398-9500). With more than 100 salads and deli sandwiches and another hundred beers to choose from, the home of the monster German wiener caters to worker bees on lunch break and neighborhood denizens at “beer-thirty.”

Casual. L, D, $.

FIVE POINTS TAVERN 1521 Margaret St., Five Points (549-5063; fivepointstavern.com). This neighborhood tavern has a rustic feel with a chef-curated menu based on availability and seasonality. Their menu offers a variety of choices from European cuisine to seafood, salads, burgers, and pasta. Try the Tavern Burger an eight-ounce brisket blend beef patty topped with gorgonzola cheese, aioli, red onion. Theres’s also a full bar. L, D, $$.

$ — $10 or less; $$ — $11 to $20; $$$ — $21 to $30; $$$$ — $31 or above

Note: Some restaurant entrée prices do not include à la carte sides or salad. All phone numbers are in the (904) area code. The Guide does not represent a complete listing of Jacksonville-area restaurants. Dining guide can be viewed online at jacksonvillemag.com.

dishes (Fernandina Beach hot chicken, pork spare ribs, cast iron roasted broccoli) listed on the Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen menu located in Fernandina Beach. L, D, $$$.

GILBERT’S UNDERGROUND KITCHEN 510 S. 8th St., Fernandina Beach (310-6374; undergroundkitchen.co). Celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert of Bravo’s Top Chef is back on the First Coast where he began his career with his newest venture. The restaurant is intimate, seating just over 60 diners at a time, and it’s a short walk from the lounge up front to the homey dining area past the kitchen. Dishes are served family style. L, D, SB, $$$.

JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO 14 S. 2nd St., Fernandina Beach (321-2558; joesbistro.com). The cuisine prepared at Joe’s has been described as New American with Italian, French, Creole, Asian and Southof-the-Border influences, but “eclectic” works just fine for us. Guests can sup on chicken Cordon Bleu, seafood bouillabaisse and Amelia Island shrimp and grits inside the restored turn-of-the-century home or al fresco in the New Orleans-inspired courtyard. L, D, $$$.

M SHACK 1012 Margaret St. (423-1283); St. Johns Town Center (642-5000); 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (241-2599). The newest venture of brothers Matthew and David Medure gets back to the basics. Hormone-free beef burgers (with toppings like foie gras and bacon onion compote) and allbeef 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. $-$$.

MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside (260-7500; mainevent.com).

Dallas headquartered Main Event Entertainment opened in the space that formerly held Latitude 360. The center features bowling, laser tag, billiards, shuffleboard, video games, a bar with American pub grub and a standalone pizzeria, La Bella’s. Food offerings include street tacos, loaded nachos, chicken wings, ribs, skillet mac and cheese and grilled salmon. 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. $$$$.

Southside (730-8696). Regulars know to come early.

The line often forms even before the doors open.

Expect items like shrimp and leek bruschetta, French dip sandwiches and delicious cakes and cookies. The bakery supplies many of the city’s better restaurants with bread, and all guests receive a small basket to enjoy with their meal. L, $$.

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, $.

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

MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR 110 1st St., Neptune Beach (249-5573, mezzarestaurantandbar.com).

The interior is reminiscent of a wine cellar with dark woods, dim lighting and a corner fireplace. Pan-seared

THE FRENCH PANTRY 6301 Powers Ave.,

scallops, hand-made pappardelle and wood-fired pizzas highlight a creative menu. Mezza offers dinner six nights a week in three different spaces: the bar and lounge, where patrons can enjoy a musical happy hour four nights a week and 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, $$$.

MOJO BAR-B-QUE 1607 University Blvd. W., Lakewood (7327200, mojobbq.com); 1500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach (247-6636); 1810 Town Center Blvd., Orange Park (2640636); 3572 St. Johns Ave., Avondale (381-6670); 5 Cordova St., St. Augustine (342-5264). Specializing in Southern-style BBQ, Mojo is a casual, down-home kind of place featuring favorites like North Carolina pork shoulder, Texas beef brisket, Delta catfish and buttermilk fried chicken.

Full catering services, live music (Beaches and St. Augustine only). L, 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, $$-$$$.

NOLA MOCA 333 N. Laura St., Downtown (366-6911, x231). Inside the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, this chic eatery serves food that rivals the artwork, with dishes like spicy salmon soba, coconut and curry chicken, grilled asparagus and blueberry salad with goat cheese and toasted Georgia pecans. Upscale. L, D, $$.

NORTH BEACH BISTRO 7256 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (3724105; nbbistro.com). Since 2008, executive chef David Seavey has created a 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, $$.

POE’S TAVERN 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (241-7637; poestavern.com). Edgar Allan Poe-inspired gastropub known for gourmet hamburgers, hand-cut french fries, fish tacos, quesadillas, daily market fish sandwich and 50+ beers with a focus on craft and local selections.

Expansive patio and live music.

Casual. L, D, $.

PROHIBITION KITCHEN 119 St. George St., St. Augustine (2095704). Thisrestaurant keeps with the theme of a 1920’s Prohibition-era gastropub, offering a selection of beer on tap and specialty cocktails.

The menu’s snacks and small plates include pork rinds and poutine.

Entrées include burgers, sandwiches and dinner items such as skirt steak with charred vegetable salsa verde and half barbecue chicken with a whiskey barbecue sauce. L, D, $$.

Culinary

CALENDAR u Jazz Brunch & Beer

JUNE 10: Hyperion Brewing Company and Hottie Dawgs collaborate to host a jazz brunch complete with cold beers, live music and plenty of food. Menu items include Southern egg casserole, tropical fruit salad and Cajun Alfredo pasta. $20. Noon-3 PM.

u Summer Boozy Cupcake Class JUNE 23: Learn to bake cupcakes with a booze-inspired twist. All the needed material is provided, so just bring yourself. Best dressed in colorful summer attire will win a $25 gift certificate. AlleyCakes Bakery. $40. 68:30 PM. TIX

u Secret Supper Club JULY 11: This time around, the Secret

TIX

Supper Club is headed to Taverna in San Marco to enjoy a unique multi-course meal accompanied by hand-crafted drinks.

Mingle with other foodies, as well as talented chefs at this exclusive monthly event. As always, expect some surprises. $50. 6-8 PM. 904tix.com

u Art of Cooking: Room for Dessert JULY 12: Want a sweet night out? Le Macaron will share the secret to delicious macarons and other French pastries, while offering different samples to taste. Beer and wine will also be available. Cummer Museum. Members $30. Non-members $40. 6-8 PM. 904tix.com

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JULY 14: Join Theta Phi for their BBQ cook-off. This year the competition is split into three categories: chicken, beef and pork. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Contestants check in at 7AM and judging will begin at 3 PM. 420 E. 8th St. $150. u JUNE 2018 / JACKSONVILLEMAG.COM

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Orange and Rosemary-StuďŹ&#x20AC;ed Chicken

by Kathy Godwin, owner of Kathy's Table // photo by Agnes Lopez

Chicken: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts

together in a bowl and toss until evenly coated.

3. Add to skillet and allow sprouts to brown on one side.

4. Add fresh orange juice, lower the heat, and cover to steam.

2 T. olive oil

5. Lay the 4 breasts on parchment lined baking sheet and cook in oven for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

1 T. kosher salt

Brussels sprouts:

2 cups of sliced yellow squash

1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper

2 c. Brussels sprouts (stems removed, sliced in half)

1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. Kosher salt

1 tsp. finely minced garlic

1 T. finely minced garlic

1/2 tsp. black pepper

Procedure:

1 T. plus 1 tsp. olive oil

1/4 c. chopped Italian parsley

1. While the oven preheats to 375 degrees, mix the orange zest, juice, rosemary, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl until it forms a paste.

1 tsp. Kosher salt

3 T. orange zest 3 T. fresh orange juice 3 T. finely chopped rosemary

2. Use finger to separate skin from breast.

3. Use a spoon to stuff the orange zest-rosemary paste under the skin (about 1 T. per breast).

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1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper 3 T. fresh orange juice Procedure: 1. Preheat large skillet on medium high heat with 1 T. of olive oil.

2. Combine Brussels sprouts, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper

Yellow squash:

Procedure: 1. Combine squash, oil, salt, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and toss until coated evenly.

2. Spread an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook in the oven with chicken for the last 10 minutes of cooking time. u SERVES FOUR

THE REEF 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, St. Augustine (824-8008; thereefstaugustine.com). Casual oceanside dining serving shrimp egg rolls, crab cakes, herbed tuna, Louisiana smoked pork chops and daily specials.

Also noteworthy, every table has an ocean view. L, D, SB, $$.

food salad, Bold City braised beef stroganoff to the ham, egg and cheese burger. With seating for 230 and plenty of cocktails to try (try 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, $$.

RESTAURANT DORO 106 1st St., Neptune Beach (853-6943). This beach chic restaurant offers “New American” cuisine. The menu selections are split into first and second courses with a handful of à la carte sides. Try the grilled snapper with tomato, Brussels sprout leaves and roasted olives. Dining is intimate with seating for approximately 40 guests. Reservations are recommended. D, $$$.

SUPER FOOD & BREW 11 E. Forsyth St., Downtown (723-1180). This hip Downtown spot with a sleek interior offers the sort of food you’d expect from a former food truck—think tuna poke bowls, fried mac & cheese balls and pretzel sandwiches.

Healthier options (kale salads, black bean burgers) are also available, along with a selection of wine and craft brews. L, D, $.

RIVER & POST 1000 Riverside Ave., Riverside

TABLE1 CASUAL CUISINE & WINE BAR

(575-2366, riverandpostjax.com) The upscale, casual restaurant and rooftop bar features a first-floor dining area and bar and a ninth-floor rooftop bar with a view of the St. Johns. Executive chef Elizabeth Arana’s modern American menu features seared sea scallops, buttermilk fried chicken, hanger steak au poivre and brioche bread pudding. L, D.

SEASONS 52 St. Johns Town Center, Southside (645-5252). Seasonally-driven menu that highlights fresh flavors and ingredients. Entrée options routinely change, but customer favorites like the cedar plank Atlantic salmon, caramelized sea scallops, garlic chicken flatbread and char crust filet mignon are often available. Each entrée totals 475 or fewer calories. Casual, upscale. L, D, $$$-$$$$.

SEVEN BRIDGES 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., Southside (997-1999). Seven Bridges serves a wide variety of seafood, steaks, chicken, salads and pizza. The restaurant features a working brewery, bar, championship billiards, as well as semi-private dining areas for groups and parties. L, D, $$.

SOUTH KITCHEN + SPIRITS 3638 Park St., Avondale (475-2362, south.kitchen); 150 Pine Lake Dr., Nocatee (opening March). The varied menu at South features everything from popcorn shrimp to super-

330 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach (280-5515; table1.com). The open kitchen and Woodstone oven are the heart of this wine-centric eatery serving seared diver scallops, ahi tuna poki, kobe beef meatloaf, sandwiches, burgers and more than 20 wines by the glass. Patio seating. L, D, $$.

TOWN HALL 2012 San Marco Blvd., San Marco (398-0726; townhalljax.com). Chef Tom Gray returns to San Marco with this swank lounge and kitchen. From the street, the front of Town Hall looks a bit like the inside of a stylish home with a seating area resembling a living room and the bar resemblant of a kitchen. The dining room is intimate, serving up California-inspired fare such as seared octopus wrapped around a pile of crispy red potatoes and chickpeas. For diners more keen on twists of Southern staples, try the crumbly duck fat cornbread.

D, $$$.

UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR 1303 N. Main St., Springfield (355-0734; uptownkitchenandbar.com). This Springfield favorite was revamped to include a fullservice bar and new menu items. Breakfast runs the gamut from traditional faves (buttermilk pancakes, French toast) to downright gourmet (ciabatta pimento cheese egg sandwich, bacon jam biscuit). The lunch and dinner menus are also rife with comfort food clas-

sics with a twist, and daily specials (jambalaya, chicken tikka masala) offer something a little different from the standard fare. B, L, D, $.

VALLEY SMOKE 11 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach (285-3235, valleysmoke.com) . A new restaurant from Ben and Liza Groshell, the restauranteurs behind Marker 32 and the Fish Camps, Valley Smoke features a menu that’s a modern take on traditional barbecue.

Heavy Southern influences like house-made cornbread, beef brisket and pulled pork plates are balanced by items such as Atlantic salmon and venison Jagerschnitzel. L, D.

BAKERIES & CHOCOLATIERS CINOTTI’S BAKERY 1523 Penman Rd., Jacksonville Beach (246-1728). The family-owned bakery has been operating since 1936 with the Penman location opening in 1990. The restaurant includes extensive bakery, breakfast and lunch menus. B, L, $.

CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATE 6 Granada St., St. Augustine (829-5790; claudeschocolate.com); 145 Hilden Rd., Ponte Vedra. French chef Claude Franques has turned his talents to the art of chocolate making using only the finest natural ingredients from the purest chocolate and ingredients free of artificial flavors and preservatives. Try the chocolate covered orange peel or the spicy hot cocoa. $$.

PETERBROOKE CHOCOLATIER St. Johns Town Center (565-1073; peterbrooke.com). Nobody does sweet and salty better than Peterbrooke; the popularity of their chocolate-covered popcorn is proof. Hand-dipped treats, gift baskets, ice cream and chocolate-covered fruits and nuts attract a faithful customer base to the many shops peppered across Jacksonville and St. Augustine. $.

SWEET BY HOLLY Various locations, including St. Johns Town Center (564-2711; sweetbyholly.com).

Choose from more than 50 cupcake flavors or cus-

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FROM RAGS TO DISHES Tommy Bahama is probably best-known for outfitting dads (and hip grandfathers) across America. But the outfitter also operates a chain of restaurants dishing up coastal Southern cuisine.

Now, the Hawaiian shirt-purveyor is enticing home cooks to create dishes of their own, with a new cookbook, Flavors of the Southern Coast. Old fashioned Southern cooking, it’s not, though the book does offer plenty of spins on classic dishes. Case in point: Shrimp and andouille with cheese grits, and sweet potato pie with bourbon whipped cream. And at $40, the tome is cheaper than one of the brand’s famous shirts. u —REGGIE JOLLY

FOOD FOR THE SOIL

Manifest Destiny v

Fernet, an amaro (Italian for bitter), has held popularity in places like Italy and Argentina for years, but only recently surfaced as a trend in the U.S. The dark, earthy spirit is a digestif with a myth of medical properties—many claim it doesn't cause hangovers and, on the contrary, calms the stomach.

It’s nicknamed the “bartenders handshake” as it has become a common shift drink or complimentary shot handed to friends. Manifest Distilling has crafted their own variety, Fernet Manifesto ($28), following traditional methods but personalizing the recipe using local herbs and botanicals. Bottles of Fernet Manifesto are now available in the Downtown distillery. u —EMILY BAILEY

Locally based gardening service Apple Rabbit Compost is enriching the community, and the soil, with the rotten fruits and vegetables hidden at the bottom of refrigerators throughout Jacksonville.

The company collects (and delivers) unwanted food scraps in the Riverside area, offering two monthly subscription services: weekly pick-up and weekly drop-off. Both options begin with a starter kit of a five-gallon bucket with lid, as well as a magnet of what should and should not be composted. For $25, Apple Rabbit employees will visit your house, collect your compost and leave you with a clean bucket. u —REGGIE JOLLY PHOTO BY LEXIE MIRE

PARKING SPOT It’s hard to beat a cookout come summertime, particularly when the food being served is a step up from the standard hamburger and hot dog fare. This summer, Rue Saint-Marc hosts a series of cookouts, each held, appropriately, in the restaurant’s parking lot and highlighting a different cuisine.

The june 24 Cochon Cookout focuses on slow-roasted pork and upcoming events will feature French West Indies barbecue, local seafood and Moroccan street food. Typically closed on Sundays, this is Rue’s way to bring a little fun that last day of the weekend. noon-4 PM. Tickets start at $40 and include beer or a cocktail. u —ERIN GARNETT 172 |

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tomize to add a personal touch. Sweet By Holly offers traditional-sized cupcakes and mini cupcakes for those looking for a sweet treat without the temptation to over indulge. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available. $.

CONTINENTAL AZUREA AT ONE OCEAN RESORT & SPA 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 castiron 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, $$.

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, $$.

COSTA BRAVA AT 95 CORDOVA 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine (810-6810). Expect craft cocktails, fine wine and an eclectic mix of international cuisines. New World, Asian and Middle Eastern influences lace the menu featuring Sicilian calamari, blistered padron peppers and seared red snapper. L, D, $$$$.

IBEX ETHIOPIAN KITCHEN 5111 Baymeadows Rd., Southside (551-0403). Chef and owner Tsion Chiksemo opened Ibex Ethiopian Kitchen in July of 2014, bringing her Gurage cooking skills to the Southside. An Ethiopian meal is meant to be communal and the dishes are plated to be shared by everyone at the table. Entrées are delivered with proteins and vegetables in separate colorful groups, resting on injera, a spongy and gluten-free sourdough flatbread made of teff flour. More rolls of injera are used as the primary utensil. Try the vegetarian platter which includes simmered potatoes, tomatoes, red lentils, cabbage, carrots and collard greens.

B, 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 buffet 11 AM-2 PM, $25. Happy hour Mon.-Sat., 4:30-6:30 PM. B, L, D, SB, $$.

OCEAN 60 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach (2470060; 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 Wed.-Sat. D, $$$.

THE RAINTREE 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine (824-7211; raintreerestaurant.com). This old Victorian home-turned-restaurant creates an intimate dining atmosphere. The menu includes an array of entrées, such as pizza, seafood, steak and salad. D, $$.

VERANDAH 39 Beach Lagoon, Amelia Island (2775958). Situated under the live oaks on Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Verandah features fresh, local ingredients and Southern-inspired flavors in a newly renovated dining room with a relaxing, familyfriendly atmosphere. D, $$$-$$$$ WHISKEY JAX 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Southside (634-7208); 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach (853-5973). This gastropub and whiskey bar offers a host of upscale bar bites (avocado fries, fried green tomatoes and ahi tuna among them) and signature plates. Try the root beer-braised brisket or Houdini burger (topped with bacon jam, brie, arugula

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and a fried egg). Don’t overlook the house-made cocktails and whiskey selection. L, D, $$$.

seating and catering services. B, L, D, SB, $.

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King St., St. Augustine (827-4499). The unique menu at this vegan enclave (which specializes in unprocessed, “living” foods) does not include your usual tofu and rice; rather, most of the dishes feature nuts, salad or hand-hewn corn chips, and beverages include organic wine, beer, juice and infused water. D, $-$$.

JJ’S LIBERTY BISTRO 330 A1A #209, Ponte Vedra (273-7980; jjbistro.com). This French restaurant is known for a huge dessert case and vast selection of wine and cheeses, but it also contains a large case of to-go items. Choose from an assortment of breakfast breads, croissants and muffins and more substantial items, like crab cakes and Rouille-blackened chicken strips and pesto sauce. B, L, D. ORSAY 3630 Park St., Avondale (381-0909; restaurantorsay.com). Acclaimed neighborhood bistro specializes in French-inspired cuisine. The housemade charcuterie options are can’t-miss, as are the escargot with mushrooms, lemons and garlic. Entrée standouts include mussels, frites, 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. 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. Don’t forget the macarons for dessert.

B, L, D, SB, $$.

FUSION/GLOBAL 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. Wine lounge. Patio dining. Casual. L, D, $$.

FOO DOG CURRY TRADERS 869 Stockton St., Riverside (551-0327; foodogjax.com). Helmed by chef Howard Kirk of 13 Gypsies, Foo Dog Curry Traders boasts a Southeast Asian and Indian-inspired menu of house-made curries, rice and noodle dishes. All entrées can be made vegetarian and vegan and are prepared in a separate area of the kitchen. L, D, $.

HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE 1001 Park St., Five Points (508-0342); 241 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach (425-1025). Adventurous diners can enjoy a menu full of small plates that include the most popular street foods from regions including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and Korea.

Authentic noodle soups, stir-fried noodles and small plates fill the menu. L, D, $.

HEALTHFUL & ORGANIC THE GRANARY 1738 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park (269-7222). For 30 years the health food market has specialized in organic produce, as well as household goods, health and beauty items and pet supplies.

Located in a charming old house, the feeling is more of a country store. $$-$$$.

GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET 1915 E.W. Pkwy., Orange Park (541-0009); 2007 Park St., Riverside (384-4474). With an emphasis on an organic market, Grassroots now sells organic salads, wraps, sandwiches, sides and desserts; however, the store is a veteran of serving organic smoothies and juices. $$$$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET 11030 Baymeadows Rd. (260-2791); 10000 San Jose Blvd. (260-6950); 1585 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach (458-1390); nativesunjax.com. Certified organic supermarket with deli and hot bar serving rotisserie chicken, made-to-order chopped salads, crab cakes, dumplings, wraps, salads, soups and more. The market offers fresh organic produce, meat and seafood, baked goods and smoothies, with indoor and outdoor

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INDIAN INDIA HOUSE 8661 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows (683-55280. Traditional Indian cuisine is the specialty of this chef-owned restaurant.

Vegetarians find comfort in dishes such as onion bhajia and potato mushroom bonda. Also chicken curry, lamb kebabs and shrimp vindaloo. Casual. L, D, $$.

INDIA’S RESTAURANT 9802-8 Baymeadows Rd., Baymeadows (620-0777; ). The lunch buffet is a favorite at this family-run staple of the Baymeadows dining scene. The menu is both mild and spicy, featuring traditional dishes like lamb korma, fish vindaloo, shrimp bhoona and chicken tikka masala. Casual. L, D, $$.

ITALIAN AL’S PIZZA 8060 Philips Hwy., Southside (7314300; 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. Visit the newest location on St. George street in historic downtown St. Augustine. L, D, $.

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, $$.

MOON RIVER PIZZA 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill (389-4442); 925 S. 14th St., Fernandina (321-3400). Order by the slice or go for the entire pie.

Moon River gives guests the neighborhood pizza joint feel while adding a touch of sophistication to its with beer and wine to complement the menu. L, D, $.

MELLOW MUSHROOM 1018-2 N. 3rd St., Jacksonville Beach (241-5600; mellowmushroom.com); Fleming Island (541-1999); Southside (997-1955); 3611 St. Johns Ave., Avondale (388-0200); 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy, Northside (751-4200). With live music, over 35 draft beers and a wide variety of hand-tossed pies, Mellow Mushroom keeps guests full and happy into the night. The hummus appetizer, chicken and cheese hoagie and Thai dye pizza are standouts.

Family. B (Sat./ Sun. at Jax Beach only), L, D, SB (Jax Beach only), $.

TAVERNA 1986 San Marco Blvd., San Marco (3983005; 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, $$.

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 and order the 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, $$.

JAPANESE 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, seaweed salad, tobiko, 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, $$$.

KAZU SUSHI BURRITO Four locations including 117 W. Adams St., Downtown (438-5020; kazusushiburrito.com). This venture of Mandarin mainstay Kazu Japanese Restaurant, serves up mega-sushi rolls like the popular Poke Poke, stuffed with tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber, jalapeńo, edamame, mango, tobiko, seaweed powder and poké sauce, wrapped in seaweed and rice and served with dipping sauce in a fast-casual format. Some burritos come with cooked ingredients, and there are salads and poke bowls, too. L, D. $$.

SAKE HOUSE #1: 824 Lomax St. and 1507 Margaret St., Riverside/Five Points (301-1188); #2: 1478 Riverplace Blvd., San Marco/Southbank (306-2188).

The city receives an infusion of Japanese flavors with a lengthy sushi menu, shrimp tempura and grilled steak. Casual and upscale. L, D, $$.

MEDITERRANEAN ATHENS CAFE 6271 St. Augustine Rd., San Jose (733-1199). Authentic Greek dishes, rack of lamb, flaming cheese, whole snapper, chicken and seafood entrées. À la carte food and wine menu. Family, L, D, $$.

HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN 2005-1 Park St., Riverside (381-9394). Casual and quick in the midst of the Five Points shopping district. Serving gyro sandwiches, falafel, hummus, chicken kabobs and Hovan rolls. Pet-friendly with outdoor seating. L, D, $.

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN BURRITO GALLERY 21 E. Adams St., Downtown (598-2922); 300 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach (2466521); 90 Riverside Ave., Brooklyn (355-4889) . The artfilled 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, $.

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 corn-crusted 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, $$.

NACHO TACO 751 Stockton St., Riverside (6190383; nachotaco.net). This newly-opened taco shop offers traditional Mexican cuisine including salads, quesadillas, burritos, flautas, chimichangas, nachos, skewers and more. They offer both take-out and delivery, along with online ordering through GrubHub. There is a delivery fee of $1 with a minimum purchase of $10. L, D, $.

TACOLU 1712 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach (249TACO; 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, $.

MIDDLE EASTERN CASBAH 3628 St. Johns Ave., Avondale (981-9966; thecasbahcafe.com). Diners seeking a Middle Eastern experience will find it at this Avondale hotspot. In addition to a menu of traditional fare such as baba ghannoush and fried kibbie, guests can enjoy hookahs, as well as live belly dancing Thursday through Saturday nights. L, D, $$.

PUBS CULHANE’S IRISH PUB 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (249-9595; culhanesirishpub). The Culhane sisters are as Irish as the Emerald Isle itself.

Eclectic menu features Reuben egg rolls, scotch eggs and Shepherd’s pie. The restaurant so impressed Food Network’s Guy Fieri that after visiting it while filming an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, he featured

it in his book, The Funky Finds in Flavortown. L, D, SB.

Fionn Maccool’s irish Pub 2 Independent Dr., The Jacksonville Landing (3741547); 145 Hilden Rd., Ponte Vedra (217-7021).

Traditional Irish pub with a full lunch and dinner menu, live entertainment and made-from-scratch desserts. Top sellers from the menu include Reuben spring rolls, shepherd’s pie, lamb shank stew, filets and salmon. Casual, family-friendly. L, D, $$.

SANDWICH SHOPS angie’s subs 1436 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach (249-SUBS). The décor is “Early American garage sale” (think: mismatched chairs, random tchotchkes and odd artifacts like a boar’s head). But the sandwiches at this Beaches institution are anything but thrown together. From the pulled pork specials to the Dirty Gringo, fans are addicted, especially to the house Peruvian sauce. L, D, $. larry’s giant subs Various locations, including 1509 Margaret St., Riverside (674-2793; larryssubs.com). In 1982, two brothers opened the first Larry’s Giant Subs. Today, the chain has expanded throughout Jacksonville and the southeastern United States. Each sub is made with meats and cheeses that are sliced fresh when you order, then the subs are topped with crisp produce and served with a pickle. Catering is available. L, D, $.

Philly’s Finest 1527 Third St. N., Jacksonville Beach (241-7188). A little slice of the City of Brotherly Love right here in the River City.

Serving all sorts of tasty pub eats like hot wings, cheese fries, onion rings and nine varieties of cheese steak sandwiches. The ice bar is a really “cool” feature. L, D, $$.

Pinegrove Market & Deli 1511 Pinegrove Ave., Avondale (389-8655; pinegrovemarket.com). Easy to miss, this tiny Avondale deli and market offers breakfast and lunch fare in a homey environment that echoes delis past. Pinegrove has all the regulars, like bacon, egg and cheese wrap, fried chicken or steak sliders, as well as meatball subs and BLTs, known for heaping piles of bacon. B, L, D, $-$$. tiDbits 1076 Hendricks Ave., San Marco (396-0528; tidbitsfood.com). The potato salad and stuffed pita sandwich are the stuff of local legend.

Regulars know the routine—stand in line and keep it moving up to the counter. Turkey, roast beef, ham and chicken salad are among the sandwich offerings. The taco salad topped with chili and cheese is a big, big seller. B, L, S.

SEAFOOD 619 ocean view 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra (285-6198). Relaxing oceanfront restaurant specializes in seafood spiced with Caribbean, Cajun and Southern flavors. Offering fried green tomatoes, seafood gumbo, coconut shrimp and blackened snapper. L, D, $$. caP’s on the water 4325 Myrtle St., St. Augustine (824-8794) Dubbed the place where “Palatka meets Ponte Vedra,” Cap’s is well-loved for its huge deck shaded by live oak trees and its front-row views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The menu is a combination of traditional Southern dishes with Asian and European elements. Raw, steamed and baked oysters are favorites, as well as the sesame seared tuna. L, D, FB, $$$. chart house 1501 Riverplace Blvd., Southbank (398-3353; chart-house.com). The exterior of the waterfront restaurant is probably the most unusual in town. Inside is a dramatic, dimly-lit, dinner-only restaurant best known for its seafood, prime rib, salad bar and Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. D, $$$. the Fish co. 525-12 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach (246-0123; thefishcojax.com). With a crowded raw bar, Tuesday and Wednesday oyster specials, and a wide variety of fresh, locally-caught seafood, The Fish Company offers a little something for everyone. Chef Bill Pinner’s menu combines signature items, like fried Mayport shrimp baskets, with new favorites, such as the Szechuan fish. L, D, $$. harry’s seaFooD bar & grille 46 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine (840-0900;

hookedonharrys.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, $$.

Marker 32 14549 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach (223-1534; marker32.com). Upscale waterside dining overlooking the marina on the Intracoastal features a menu that changes with the season, but look for dishes such as crispy calamari, carmelized scallops, shrimp and andouille fettucini, blue crab cakes and fried jumbo Mayport shrimp. D, $$$. north beach Fish caMP 100 1st St., Neptune Beach (249-3474; thenorthbeachfishcamp.com); PalM valley Fish caMP 299 N. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach (285-3200); Julington creek Fish caMP 12760 San Jose Blvd.

(886-2267). With dishes like spicy seafood linguine, flounder ceviche and roast cod filet with brown butter, North Beach is not your average fish camp— though they do offer standard fare like fried fish and shrimp platters with seasoned fries. The second-story bar is a great place to enjoy a cool beverage. L, D, $$$.

Pusser’s caribbean grille 816 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach (280-7766, pussersusa.com). A taste of the islands in PVB, featuring numerous seafood specialties including jumbo lump crab dip, Grouper Ponte Vedra, blackened salmon tower and Key Largo mixed grill. The restaurant’s signature cocktail is the Pusser’s Painkiller, a potent blend of rum, pineapple and orange juices, and cream of coconut. L, D, SB, $$$. 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 fun items like shrimp bruschetta, Louisiana crawfish and sautéed mussels.

For dinner, try the bistro filet and crab-stuffed shrimp, Cajun fettuccine or the sesame tuna. L, D, SB, $$. salt liFe FooD shack 1018 3rd St. N., Jacksonville Beach (372-4456; saltlifefoodshack.com); 321 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Enjoy a wide array of specialty menu items, including a tuna poke bowl, hand-rolled sushi, local fried shrimp and beer can chicken. L, D, $$. sliDers seaFooD grille 218 1st St., Neptune Beach (246-0881; slidersseafoodgrille.com).

Sliders has been a beach mainstay for more than 30 years. Signature items include seafood gumbo and “Sliders’-style” deconstructed tacos. Stop in on Thursdays between 5-8 PM for Happy Oyster Hour, offering more than just oysters—fish tacos, shrimp and crab—at reduced prices. L, D, $$.

sliDers seasiDe grill 1998 South Fletcher Ave., Amelia Island (277-6652; slidersseaside.com). Founded in 1945, Sliders is a friendly, Caribbean themed ocean side restaurant featuring beach food and three different bars. Signature items include beef tenderloin tips and Sliders’ “famous” seafood platter.L, D, $$. tiMoti’s seaFooD shak 21 N. 3rd St., Fernandina Beach (310-6550); 1043 Park St., Five Points (374-8892; timotis.com); Nocatee Town Center (374-5892). Timoti’s is a no-frills casual seafood joint that consistently dishes out tasty tacos, fish baskets and salads. Shrimp baskets that come with the works—a hush puppy, fries and slaw—and the poke bowl with ahi tuna, coconut rice and spinach is the stuff of local legend. L, D, $$.

SPANISH esPaŇa 22 South 4th St., Fernandina Beach (2617700). Founded in 2004, España’s is located in the historic district of Fernandina Beach. The menu highlights traditional flavors from Spain and Portugal.

Items include varied hot and cold tapas, steaks, and homemade desserts. D, ALL, $$-$$$$.

STEAKHOUSE iii Forks 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Southside (928-9277). Sleek and swanky steakhouse serving USDA prime beef and succulent seafood along with extensive wine list. Private rooms and outdoor seating available. D, $$$.

cowForD choPhouse 101 E. Bay St., Downtown (862-6464; cowfordchophouse.com).

Restaurateur Jacques Klempf spent more than $6 million restoring Downtown’s Bostwick Building to create a multi-level fine dining experience. Each of the three floors has its own look and feel while retaining a harmonious aesthetic, and the rooftop bar offers exquisite views. Accessible lunch and bar bites menus balance upscale offerings such as duck fat cornbread, Wagyu filet, risotto and a dry-aged 38ounce tomahawk steak that could feed an entire table. L, D, $$$$. esPeto brazilian steakhouse 1396 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach (388-4884; espetosteakhouse.com). The authentic Brazilian food is served in a casual atmosphere in the heart of Avondale. The menu includes skewered prime meats, such as top sirloin and flank steak, plus tapas items and a salad bar. D, BR, FB, RA, $$$$.

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, and don’t forget the restaurant’s signature hot chocolate cake. D, $$$$. ruth’s chris steak house 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront, Southbank (396-6200); 814 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach (285-0014). Steak (be it T-bone, ribeye, NY strip or filet mignon) is obviously their specialty, but entrées also include stuffed chicken breast, lamb chops and lobster. Upscale/casual club seating. D, $$$$. tree steak house 11362-1 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin (262-0006; thetreesteakhousejax.com). For over 35 years the Tree has been serving prime steaks, as well as pork tenderloin, rack of lamb and lobster tails. Extensive wine list. D, $$$$.

THAI buDDha thai bistro 301 10th Ave. N., Jax Beach (372-9149). The menu runs the gamut of Thai cuisine, from satay chicken, tom yum soup, Jade fried rice, Bangkok shrimp, green curry and prig pow to an extensive selection of teas. L, D, $$$.

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. 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, $$.

WINE BARS barzin bistro & wine bar 924 1st Coast Hwy., Fernandina Beach (310-6620). While the libations are 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, $$.

riversiDe liquors 1251 King St., Riverside (356-4517). Upon entering, one may take this for a standard spirits shop. But this establishment has more to offer than meets the eye. In addition to a vast selection of wine and liquor, there is a bar serving upscale eats (stuffed dates, charcuterie, lamb meatballs, braised chicken breast) in the back of the spacious layout. Purchase a bottle from the shop and enjoy it with a meal in the restaurant. D. $$. royal PalM village wine & taPas 296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach (372-0052;).

Large round tables made from wine barrels set the mood here, as do dishes like phyllo-wrapped salmon, polenta cakes, smoked sea salt-crusted beef tenderloin and ginger white chocolate bread pudding. L, D, $$. u

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FRONTBurner While Derby on Park’s owners, Cheryl and neil Corrado, have retired, they’ve leased the space to Dwayne Beliakoff and Jonathan Cobbs of The Bread & Board. The core concept of the restaurant will remain the same, but the new management plans to modernize the interior and simplify the menu focusing mostly on breakfast and sandwiches.

There also will be late-night breakfast served until 3 AM. • The Donut Factory has opened up shop in San Marco near Southside Park. Choose from cinnamon sugar, powdered, plain and iced cake donuts or build-your-own yeast creation. Start by picking a glaze—standouts including marshmallow, mint and key lime—and don’t forget to add some toppings. • Since Community Loaves has outgrown its spot in Murray Hill, owner Meredith Corey-Disch has closed on a house for a new location down the street at 1116 Edgewood Ave. The bakery is still operating out of the original store, but plans on moving to its new spot within the next six months. The additional space will provide an expanded menu featuring more seasonal items and a small cafe. • V Pizza has two new locations in the works: Palm Valley and St. Augustine. The Palm Valley location will have an attached bar called Julep boasting over 800 bottles of liquor.

St. Augustine will have a concept similar to the beaches’ Flask & Cannon. The two new additions mean V is up to seven locations in just four years. • Jax Bread Co. has opened up shop on Baymeadows Road. The bakery dishes out a variety of morning pastries including croissants, danishes and bagels, along with sandwiches, soups and loaves of bread to take home. • Candy Apple Café has expanded its options and added a quick service lunch menu to better serve the businesses Downtown. Menu options include sandwiches, salads and wraps with a guaranteed time of less than 30 minutes out the door. • After having previous plans fall through, Flour & Fig Bakehouse will finally have a brick and mortar location in Springfield at 1748 n. Main St. come fall. The pop-up shop is often seen around town at markets with pastries, pies and cakes. Flour & Fig has also launched a pie of the month club where a handmade treat is delivered to customers’ doors.

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Pie! • What was once Mark’s Bar on East Bay Street will become The Justice Pub. owner Ian Ranne also has his hand in nighthawks, Rain Dogs and Shantytown. offerings will include an extensive beer list, malt liquor, wine and sake. • Seasons of Japan, in Town Center right next to Publix, has been replaced by Rush Hour Kitchen. The menu features rice, noodle and poke bowls or build-your-own-bowls, along with a variety of sushi. There’s also bubble tea and smoothies, with interesting flavors such as durian and avocado. u

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza closed its doors last month after two years of operation.

Brixx was the sole remaining restaurant in Brooklyn’s Unity Plaza. The complex was previously home to HoBnoB and Sbraga & Co. u

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6/4 Porchetta ‘bout It Black Sheep Chef Waylon and his team host this one-of-a-kind dinner event on their rooftop. Guests can expect a plethora of pork and sides such as charcuterie, smoked Thomasville tomme, creamed collards, mac 'n cheese and porchetta sliders.

Black Sheep Five Points

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6/14 Pie 101 Guests cover the how-to's, pitfalls and the tricks to making a perfect all-butter piecrust. Get ready to make your own dough, roll out your own crust for a 6 hand pies; 3 sweet and 3 savory.

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June Events 6/7 Alternative Milk Making

Bikes & Brews

Owner of Plantology Juice Bar & Café Ashley teaches how to make alternative milks such as chocolate cashew and oat milk.

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville-Oceanside hosts the first annual biking event, a combination pub crawl and scavenger hunt with participants encouraged to ride their bikes to each location.

Plantology Café

Really Good Beer Stop

$35

$25

6/14 Adobe Illustrator 101 Join Haley Davis of Letter Line & Pixel to learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator. This class is for beginners who want to learn more about the different illustrator tools to help them draw with shapes, lines, and color.

Vagabond Coffee

$30

6/9

$35

6/14 Lettering & Lagers Join local calligrapher and lettering artist Lizz Chester for Lettering & Lagers, a chalk lettering workshop. Each attendees receives a chalkboard, workbook, dual-tipped chalkboard pen, practice sheets, tracing paper, a ruler and chalk—all to keep.

Wicked Barley Brewing

$53.50

6/20

6/22

Summer of Love Tribute

Summer Garden Party

Put on your best hippie getup and channel your inner Janis for a night of tunes and fun.

Featuring the music of Laurel Canyon and Monterey Pop, join some of Jacksonville's finest local musicians for a tribute concert benefitting Rethreaded.

Join Rethreaded for summer fun featuring the band Junco Royals. Bring your fold out chairs to this family-friendly community event and enjoy beer, wine, eats and shopping for a cause.

Shaken, or stirred? Volstead bartenders and Don Sueños Tequila teach guests how to make classic cocktails while discovering the history behind them. Learn new skills, enjoy your creations and show off your newly acquired talents by playing bartender.

Rethreaded

The Volstead

$6-$16

$30

Blue Jay Listening Room

$25

6/25 Cocktail Workshop

T I C k E T S O n S A L E n O W AT 9 0 4 T I X .CO M

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The Quiz Summertime and the living is easy. But do you know enough about Jacksonville to make this quiz a breeze? Let’s find out.

BY EMILY BAILEY

What was the name of the famous Prohibition era rum runner who had boat yards in Holly Hill and Jacksonville?

1

Until what year were cars allowed to drive on Jax Beach?

4

2 Counting the Atlantic Ocean, St. Johns River, Intracoastal Waterway and other bodies of water, Jax has more shoreline than any other city in the country. How many miles of shoreline are there?

3

Many species of sharks inhabit our coastal waters including Great Whites, but what shark is the most common?

5

6

In the early 1900s, women bathers at Jacksonville’s Beaches were required to wear this particular item of clothing (which could be purchased or rented for 10 cents).

What was it?

ANSWER KEY: 1. 1979; 2. William McCoy; 3. Atlantic sharpnose; 4. Stockings; 5. 1,100; 6. The Wild Mouse

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Jax Beach was home to a boardwalk filled with attractions for the first half of the 20th century. Some of its biggest draws were two roller coasters. What was the name of the smaller coaster?