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CONTENTS // VOLUME 37 ISSUE 4

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Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation

Best in Jax 2021

Bridal Sweets

Despite the pandemic, the Jay Fund continues to help kids with cancer and their families

From barbecue joints to Irish pubs to must-visit tourist attractions, our readers name their favorites

Northeast Florida’s leading wedding services providers are ready to party.

How about you?.

6 Publisher’s Letter 8 Connect With Us 10 Reader Services 12 Jax Files 14 Five Things

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16 Beach Day Crescent Beach 18 Travel Come Sit A Spell 20 Picture Pawfect Jax Mag’s pets of the month

22 House Hunting Real Estate Selling Now 24 Datebook Local Happenings

30 History Standing Guard 32 Health Color Barriers 34 Family On The Road Again 108 Hot Seats Essential Jax Eateries 114 Back Page The Quiz

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Bestin Jax

You can do it again, safely

BRIDAL

SWEETS

Honoring the region's top wedding pros

READER FAVORITES

Dozens of categories —pulled pork, burritos, cocktails, antique stores & more!

THE

JAY FUND

Celebrating missed moments'serving kids & families with cancer

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ook, there’s Shaquille O’Neal,” I said. “Where?” my 12-year-old son asked excitedly, lifting his head up and looking out the window of our car. Laughing, I replied, “Uh, see that huge guy walking across the street right in front of us? That’s Shaq. I know he’s in town for the wrestling event tonight. That’s got to be him.” Turns out it was Shaq. Not only that, within a few minutes of seeing him, the NBA legend climbed in our car for a ride to the Downtown hotel in which he was staying.

side of the road, near the crosswalk.

In early March I shared a small portion of this story via the Jacksonville Magazine Instagram. It was by far the most viewed post we’ve ever placed on our social media channels, racking up more than 5,000 likes and hundreds of comments. I thought I’d share more of the story here because it relates to our annual Best in Jacksonville feature article and a conversation I had with my son after we dropped off Shaq and continued on our way.

fit in the front), we drove to the hotel, chatting the entire time. Shaq

After picking up my son from school, we were heading home and driving through 5 Points in Riverside. That’s when I spied O’Neal crossing the street just ahead of us. He was walking alone and wearing a mask, but it’s hard to be inconspicuous when you stand seven feet tall and weigh 300 pounds. My son is a huge basketball fan, so as we drove by, I said that we would circle back, maybe see if we could get an autograph. Because of construction and traffic, turning around was a challenge. However, we did see him again, this time standing at the

By now he had attracted a small crowd of people taking photos. I told my son that I was going to pull up next to him, and that he should lean out the window and ask for an autograph. Which he did. “Mr. Shaq, could you please sign my mask?” my son asked. The 15-time NBA AllStar replied, “Sure. Can you give me a ride to my hotel?” And we did.

So, after squeezing into the back seat of the car (he never would have couldn’t have been nicer. He signed my son’s mask, then reached for our cell phone, on which he recorded a funny message to two of Griffin’s friends, saying he had been kidnapped by my son. He also told the boys to study hard in school. Oh, and always obey your parents.

As we headed home again, I explained to my son that what had just happened should be a lesson to him, mainly to pay attention to the world around you (and not just the cellphone) and be excited about the unexpected. And don’t be afraid to ask, what if? These ideas have been driving influences for Jacksonville Magazine for more than 30 years.

There are amazing things happening all around us in Northeast Florida.

If you don’t keep an eye out for them, they might pass by unnoticed.

But, if keenly interested, the very best of the city will become apparent.

The key is looking for it and then sharing it with others.

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Finding the perfect gifts for your closest gentlemen may sound like a challenge, but Beau Outfitters has you covered.

Specializing in functional outdoor attire, accessories and gifts, this San Marco shop has something for every Beau. Up your gift game and give your groomsmen something they’ll actually use—leather koozies, cocktail kits, or even matching socks for the big day. Beau Outfitters makes shopping easy and fun, and their staff will help you outshine any gag gift from Amazon.

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Many brides are so busy with every little detail of planning her wedding day that she neglects one of the most important things—taking care of her own beautiful face! This is where CMA (Center for Modern Aesthetic Medicine) comes in. Offering myriad aesthetician services like facials and peels, the staff at CMA wants you to look and feel your best by rejuvenating your natural glow. Treat yourself, or create an experience for yourself and your bridal party. CMA strives to make their clients comfortable and confident, and with a complimentary consultation, you can discuss your skincare needs before committing to any procedure.

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Nothing says “Girls day!” quite like a day spent at The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Treat your beautiful bridesmaids to the ultimate spa experience at one of the most exclusive, highly rated spas in the area. Enjoy the luxurious pool or spend some time in the sauna in between massages, facials, or pedicures. The full-service café will delight with its daily lunch offerings, and you can enhance any experience with a Celebration Package complete with champagne and tasty treats.

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Barn weddings have become increasingly popular over the years, and it’s easy to see why. Exclusive and elegant, barns can offer an intimate, rustic atmosphere to compliment your wedding day.

Cottonwood Ranch, located just northwest of Jacksonville in Callahan, includes exclusive amenities to accommodate up to 300 guests. With a large commercial kitchen, bar, separate lounges for the bride and groom, and endless outdoor space, Cottonwood Ranch provides comfort and convenience for a seamless, timeless event.

Hyatt Place St. Johns Town Center (pictured above) boasts more than 3,300 square feet of flexible event space and a large outdoor patio, with space for up to 150 of your closest friends and family to help celebrate. From catering services to parking, linens, and setup, the Hyatt Place aims to ease the stress of planning, arguably, one of the most important days of your life. This venue offers convenience and elegance to help your wedding dreams come true.

If you’re looking for breathtaking views to enhance your dream wedding in the heart of Duval, The River Club will give you just that, and so much more. Experience luxury in Downtown Jacksonville at this one-of-a-kind venue located at the top of the landmark Wells Fargo Center. Complimenting the panoramic skyline view is the elegant interior decor, custom designed menus, and a black-tie event staff. Originally founded in 1954, The River Club can accommodate rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions, and is perfect for any Jacksonville native or admirer who wants to show off their love of this vibrantly Bold City.

If you’re looking to make a statement on your wedding day, nothing exudes elegance and exclusivity quite like an event at the clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass. A full-service venue overlooking an internationally recognized golf course in Ponte Vedra Beach, TPC Sawgrass has everything you’d possibly need for your ceremony, reception, and

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VENUES Banquet Hall Venue

Jacksonville Public Library Barn Venue

The Barn at Cottonwood Ranch Budget Venue

Friday Musicale Centrally-Located Venue

Hyatt Place St. Johns Town Center Church Venue

Beaches Museum Chapel City View Venue

The River Club Country Club Venue

TPC Sawgrass Garden/Park Venue

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Historic Venue

San Marco Preservation Hall Hotel Venue

Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa Industrial Venue

The Glass Factory Large Venue

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Mansion Venue

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club

rehearsal. It may be difficult to choose between between hosting your ceremony within the Mediterranean Revival-style villa or outside on the plush lawn, but no matter what you decide, you’re guaranteed a breathtaking backdrop.

Since 1961, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (pictured p.100) has been a local landmark and gemstone of the Jacksonville creative community. Nestled on the St. Johns River, the beautiful gardens and sweeping water views offer the perfect backdrop for your big day. Round out the occasion with a reception or cocktail hour in the Terry Gallery for a truly unique wedding event. Work with the Cummer’s professional event planner to ensure your day is perfectly tailored to your style and needs.

At the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, you’ll find lagoons and flowering magnolia trees, creating a stunning backdrop for your wedding that’ll leave you wondering whether you’re really at a hotel.

Choosing a hotel venue for your Big Day simplifies many tasks like transportation to and from the venue, keeping families or the bridal parties together, and more. Brides and grooms are invited to calm their pre-wedding nerves at the full-service spa, which offers massages, facials, and a wide variety of pampering services. The expansive property allows couples to customize their event with several ceremony and reception locations, including an event lawn, lower deck, and ballroom options.

For more than eight decades, the oceanfront Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has served thousands of happy couples on their wedding day. This venue is one of the few that offers a wide variety of capacity options, with rooms that accommodate from 50 to 500 guests. The Grand Ballroom, the largest room available and most formal reception space, can seat up to 350 for a plated dinner. The Stockton and Lagoon rooms, which offer stunning views of the Ocean Golf Course, can also house hundreds of guests for a casual reception or seated dining.

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Loft/Modern Space Venue

Brick & Beam

Outdoor Venue

La Venture Grove Place to Get Engaged

St. Augustine Quick Weddings

The Walk-in Wedding Chapel Restaurant Venue

The Reef Rustic Venue

Bowing Oaks Small Venue

Riverside House Sunset Venue

The Club Continental Themed Venue

Clay Theatre Unexpected Venue

Ocean Breeze Conference & Catering Center Vineyard / Winery Venue

Tuscan Rose Vineyard Waterfront Venue

The former 1920s-era estate of Alfred I. duPont and wife Jessie Ball, Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club epitomizes the ideal historic setting for a picture perfect affair. Tucked alongside the St. Johns River, the club combines turn-of-the-century romance with world-class amenities. Its lush English-style gardens and waterfront views make for an unforgettable wedding locale. Among the services provided are wedding coordination, floral design, full-service catering including wedding and groom’s cakes, and bar services.

Featuring bushels of rustic charm, the 2,300 square feet of event space at Springfield’s Brick & Beam adds character and style to any event. Located on North Main Street in one of the city’s original

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suburbs, the interior is dressed in exposed brick, funky lighting fixtures, huge windows and soaring ceilings. Outside is the back porch, an open-air patio space decked in pavers and wood. There’s a warming kitchen for caterers and a bridal suite for last-minute ceremony and reception preparations.

The outdoor courtyard at the Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant has hosted near-countless weddings, receptions and other special events. The historic 23-room boutique hotel sits just yards from Jax Beach’s sandy shore. In fact, a short boardwalk leads right to it. The third-floor, roof-top bar and restaurant provides a late-night escape for revelers. And they throw in the Atlantic Ocean views for free. Make it a full weekend and stick around for Sunday brunch.

Located inside Mayport Naval Station and only a shell’s throw from the mouth of the St. Johns River, many are surprised to learn that one need not be in the US Navy to attend or host an event at the Ocean Breeze Conference & Catering Center.

With it’s beautiful and expansive lawn and garden area, spindly palm trees swaying in the breeze and sweeping views of the ocean, you might think you are partying on a set designed for Top Gun. The occasional destroyer passing by to enter the base’s ship basin and whirling Seahawk helicopters off in the distance only add to the anchor’s away atmosphere. There’s ballroom space for 300, plus an outdoor patio, broad lawn for tents, and a wine bar for more intimate gatherings. Have you lost that lovin’ feeling, Maverick?

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Liz Stewart Floral Design

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Maybe you want to incorporate the very popular flower bar into your bridal shower or wedding? Or maybe a succulent favor in a small terracotta pot is more your vibe? Don’t worry, Becca’s got you covered. From roses to hydrangeas and tulips to daises, Becca can guide you with what’s in season, what fits your theme, and what suits your budget.

CATERING Bartending Services

The Unbridled Bar Fewer Than 100 Guests & 100+ Guests

The Perfect Pear Covers All the Dietary Restrictions

Executive Food Service Nontraditional Catering

Mojo Bar-B-Que

What do you envision when you think about event catering? Probably some standard chicken dish, maybe eggplant parm if you’re feeling fancy. Do yourself a huge favor and break the traditional catering mold and give Mojo Bar-B-Que a call. Launched in 2003, the Mojo team has exceeded all barbecue expectations with their in-house smoked meats and mouthwatering sides (sweet potato casserole, anyone?). With dishes like pulled pork quesadillas, chopped beef brisket, and Kansas City burnt ends, your guests will be in hog heaven as they go back for seconds. Maybe thirds.

Rehearsal Dinner

Twenty years ago, Liz Stewart started her floral design business in her garage. Today, her Beaches studio and shop, Liz Stewart Floral Design, (pictured left) is a landmark along Third Street.

From small weddings to grand gala fundraisers, Stewart and her team have done them all. Liz is a romantic at heart and she believes gorgeous flowers can transform any event, especially weddings. Additionally, her team can supply a wide variety of accessories ranging from linens to votive candles.

FAVORS Custom/Hand Crafted Party Favors

Becca’s Bloomin Buds Party Favors

Beau-Coup Party Treats

Sweet Room

Whether you’re looking for a deliciously delectable dessert station or a fourcourse meal to wow your guests, The Perfect Pear is Jacksonville’s premier caterer that works within your budget, theme, and occasion to curate the perfect menu for your event. With breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, appetizer, dinner options and more, The Perfect Pear has something for every appetite and can accommodate dietary restrictions or special requests. Looking for the perfect cake to cut into? The Perfect Pear can provide tiered or sheet cakes, cupcakes, or cake pops in a variety of scrumptious flavors.

Restaurant Orsay (pictured right) is a long-standing staple in the heart of Riverside, and a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Nationally known for its French-inspired cuisine with southern flair, Orsay offers a perfect, intimate setting for rehearsal dinners that deliver a delicious kick-off event for your dream wedding. Guests will enjoy a customized menu, along with signature cocktails that will surely delight family and friends.

Experience elegance without pretense with a masterfully curated rehearsal celebration at Restaurant Orsay.

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Restaurant Orsay

ENTERTAIN & DANCE Acoustic Musician

Wehner Weddings Band

The Chris Thomas Band Dance Lessons

A Social Affair DJ

The Jeff Bell Experience Musical Trio/Quartet

Adagio Weddings

Self-described as the hardest working, most highly trained interactive DJ entertainers in North Florida, The Jeff Bell Experience is your go-to for reception DJ services. With a deep respect for family values, they provide a professional entertainment service that’ll make even Grandma get up and dance. Their raving reviews speak volumes of the quality The Jeff Bell Experience brings to the table, and they’re consistently named Best DJ in Jacksonville by a range of publications.

They don’t just hide behind the booth during your event—they interact, dance, and have fun with you and your guests.

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Sammy Davis, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra… these are among the legendary crooners and showmen Chris Thomas (pictured left) channels during performances. With more than 30 years of professional dancing and singing experience, Thomas and his bandmates specialize in soulful Motown, classic big band tunes and current pop hits. And with a troupe of musicians ranging from a quartet to a 18-piece band, there are few danceable tunes that they can’t play. Special requests are encouraged.

Many brides dream of walking down the aisle accompanied by a beautiful musical arrangement. Wehner Weddings strives to provide the perfect wedding soundtrack to enhance any occasion. Founder Kyle Wehner is a nationally recognized violin and viola player who has performed with multiple ensembles including the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Mannheim Steamroller, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

From classical strings to upbeat pop and rock, Kyle and his team can curate a musical experience like no other. Whether you are looking for a modern twist on a classic tune, or an elegant version of a pop classic, Wehner Weddings creates musical arrangements certain to satisfy any music aficionado.

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DUVAL COUNTY BRICK & BEAM Michelle Manson 1 100 148 no no yes yes yes no Springfield, 374-2993

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CASA MARINA HOTEL & RESTAURANT Casey Davis 1 250 400 yes no yes yes yes 23 Jacksonville Beach, 270-0025

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CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS Cara Bowyer 1 220 350 yes no yes yes yes no Riverside, 356-6857

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ELLIE’S GARDEN Kimberly Gutierrez 1 300+ 500+ no no yes yes yes no Jacksonville, 502-1099

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FRIDAY MUSICALE Jeff S. Tawney 2 150 175 no no yes yes yes Downtown, 355-7584

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HAMPTON INN OCEANFRONT Sierra Perambo 2 150 150 yes no yes yes yes 177 Jacksonvillle Beach, 685-3008

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HYATT PLACE JACKSONVILLE / ST. JOHNS TOWN CTR St. Johns Town Center, 632-7225

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LA VENTURE GROVE Brooke Sandiford 1 175 175 no no yes yes yes 1 Fruit Cove, 891-6341

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OCEAN BREEZE CONFERENCE & CATERING CENTER Libby Swim 2 240 320 yes no yes yes yes no Atlantic Beach, 270-5313

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ONE OCEAN RESORT & SPA

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THE RIVER CLUB Linda Henry 1 240 400 yes no yes yes Downtown, 354-1111

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SAN MARCO PRESERVATION Robin Robinson 1 80 60 no no yes yes San Marco, 537-2696

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CASA MONICA RESORT & SPA Joni Barkley 3 250 350 yes no yes yes* yes St. Augustine, 819-6087

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RIVERSIDE HOUSE Ashley Sanford 1 125 125 no Riverside, 387-9927

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY CAFFE ANDIAMO Gianni Recupito 1 50 100 yes no yes no Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-2299

KING & BEAR Melanie Thompson 1 80 100 yes no yes yes yes no St. Augustine, 940-6121

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PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB Jennifer Graves 1+ 450 750 yes yes yes yes yes 250 Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-7755

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY (cont’d) THE REEF RESTAURANT Danielle Morse 2 80 100 yes yes yes yes yes no — Vilano Beach, 824-8008 RENAISSANCE RESORT AT WORLD GOLF VILLAGE St. Augustine, 940-8000

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SAWGRASS MARRIOTT GOLF RESORT & SPA Khefhini Williams 12+ 1,000 1,600 yes no yes yes yes 514 Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-7777 SERENATA BEACH CLUB Vilano Beach, 823-3368

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WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME Elizabeth McKenna 3 240 1,000 yes no yes yes yes 300 St. Augustine, 940-4021

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CLAY COUNTY AZALEANA MANOR Carla Sparks 1 200 500 yes no yes yes yes 22 Orange Park, 264-6070

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CLAY THEATRE Andrea Vallencourt 1 200 200 yes no yes yes yes no Orange Park, 710-0911

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CLUB CONTINENTAL Carla Sparks 1 250 350 yes no yes yes yes 22 Orange Park, 264-6070

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THE MANOR AT 12 OAKS Booking Manager 1 250 300 no no yes yes no no Green Cove Springs, 657-2290

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THRASHER-HORNE CENTER Ellen Hare/Bob Olsen 1 220 400 no no yes yes no no Orange Park, 276-6815

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WINTERBOURNE INN Coordinating Staff 1 150 175 no no yes yes yes 30 Orange Park, 264-2114

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NASSAU COUNTY AMELIA HOTEL AT THE BEACH Amelia Island, 206-5600

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THE BARN AT COTTONWOOD RANCH Jane Moore 1 299 299 yes no yes yes yes 3 Callahan, 677-1350

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OMNI AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION Dorry Taylor 5 600 1,600 yes no yes yes yes 750 Amelia Island, 321-5045

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RESIDENCE INN AMELIA ISLAND Jenna Moore 1 60 75 no no yes yes yes 133 Amelia Island, 277-2440

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JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB RESORT Patty Henning — 250 300 yes no yes yes yes 200 Jekyll Island, (855) 787-3857

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KING & PRINCE BEACH & GOLF RESORT Scarlett Starr 4 270 350 yes no yes yes yes 195 Saint Simons Island, (912) 268-5010

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