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contents ONE OF US Denise Reagan chats about MOCA, downtown Jax

CANVAS INTERIORS New store opens in Jacksonville

10 JAY FUND WINE

CAMP GUIDE 2014 Your guide to summertime fun and adventure SMOOTH SOUNDS Under the Streetlamp and Gentleman’s Rule visit Florida Theatre

GALA Jay fund celebrates a 34 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE milestone Amelia Island’s auto 12 JHS MUTT MARCH aficionado heaven Jacksonville is going 40 ST. AUGUSTINE to the (good) dogs DISTILLERY 16 FARM WORKER Local company eager APPRECIATION to show its stuff Pie in the Sky gives 42 URBAN LAND back to workers INSTITUTE 20 FAIRY GARDEN Healthier PHENOMENA communities Terrariums and fairy for a healthier gardens capture First Jacksonville Coast imagination 44 INTUITION ALE 24 SPRING EVENTS WORKS Stay busy this Spring Women rule at on the First Coast Intuition

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One of Us! DENISE REAGAN by ELIZABETH MIDDLEBROOKS

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Denise Reagan is the director of communications at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and has been in the position for several months. Although she’s new to a career in the arts, she’s no stranger to Jacksonville’s art scene. As a Jacksonville native and former editor of Folio Weekly, Reagan has long been involved in the arts in some form, and her new role at MOCA seemed like a natural fit. Prior to coming to MOCA, Reagan, 45, spent her career at newspapers, including the Florida Times-Union, where she worked as an assistant managing editor. Her long journalism career has taken the University of Florida alumna to Michigan and South Florida, but she returned to Jacksonville several years ago to raise her daughter near family and work at the TimesUnion. In her job at MOCA, Reagan manages all the communication for the museum, from the newsletter to news releases to grant proposals, as well as coordinates some museum events. Reagan lives in Arlington with her husband, daughter and two cats. For more information about MOCA and upcoming events, visit www.mocajax.org. What do you do in your role at MOCA? I’m the director of communications, which means a lot of things. We’re a small staff so I wear a lot of different hats: I work with media to make sure all the great things that are happening at the museum are getting told on TV and in newspapers and on websites. I work with groups outside of MOCA to sometimes put on events here. Any kind of communication that happens at the museum goes through me, so when we’re creating publications like FORMA (the museum’s news magazine), I’m writing and editing that content and working with our creative director to package and design that. I do a little bit of everything. How did you get involved with working at MOCA and why was it important to you to work in the arts? My background is in journalism, and I did that for about 25 years. It’s been a passion of mine my whole life but along with that passion has always been a passion for the arts. Over the last five or six years, as I was considering what I’m going to do for the next 25 years of my career, I realized I needed to think about other opportunities. I thought a natural fit would be some kind of public relations/communications job, but I knew if I was going to do it, it had to be for something I really believed in and could be as passionate about as I am about journalism — and the arts were that thing. What role do you see the arts playing in building up downtown Jacksonville? Personally, downtown is another huge passion for me. It’s something I’ve advocated for in many roles; most recently when I was editor of Folio Weekly I wrote about downtown quite a bit when I wrote my editor’s notes. That was a huge draw for me to take this job because I could advocate for downtown at the same time I was advocating for MOCA because MOCA is such an important piece of the downtown revitalization puzzle. MOCA brings people to downtown during the day, at night, on weekends, and not a lot of other things happen like that. What MOCA wants — what I want — is to see lots of opportunities for

people to come downtown during the day, at night, on weekends, whenever they want, and I’m able to talk about those things from this job as well. MOCA is definitely hugely interested in making sure that downtown Jacksonville comes alive. Tell me about your journalism background. How has it helped or influenced your transition into working for MOCA? It’s very helpful having practiced journalism all over the country and then in Jacksonville for the last eight years that I have a lot of colleagues from the business that I can turn to and they know that I’m giving them something they would want to write about or broadcast. It also helps that having written those stories, edited those stories, presented those stories to know what those news organizations are looking for because I know what I would look for if I was writing the story. What’s your favorite thing about Jacksonville? There are so many things about Jacksonville that are great. I can’t get away from the water being one of the most prized things about Jacksonville: the St. Johns River and its tributaries, the ocean and the beaches. I took them for granted as a kid, and when I moved back here I missed them and realized you don’t have these amenities and resources everywhere. One of the things I loved about being downtown is being able to walk the Riverwalk and the bridges because it’s just a great feeling to have that resource and have that closeness to it every day. What’s your favorite “secret” of Jacksonville? One thing I tell people who aren’t from here is they don’t realize what a great culinary city this is. I tell people, “You’re not going to believe the awesome food there is here to eat!” And the diversity of the food! As far as a more specific thing, for a long time Jacksonville has really not had a great place to see independent film. When I was a kid there were a few places that tried to make a go of it and it’s one of the reasons why I’m carefully watching and supporting Sun Ray Cinema — because I think it’s so badly needed. It’s one of the things I loved participating in and going to see movies like that. So many people don’t even know it’s there, even people who live in Riverside don’t know it’s there. The popcorn is great! Tell me about things that are coming up this summer at MOCA. April 26 is the opening of the New York Times Magazine photographs exhibition, which is going to be a blockbuster. It has 10 modules, or sections, that range from wartime photography to various kinds of current events to celebrities and sports. There’s a whole wide range of styles of photography and subject matters. What’s cool is you’ll not only get to see these photographs framed beautifully on the walls, but you’ll also get to see tearsheets of how these pieces appeared in the magazine and a lot of times you’ll get some history of how these came to be — contact sheets and letters back and forth between the photo director and the photographer — there’s interesting back story for how (the photos) came together. In July we’ll have Caroline Lathan-Stiefel in the atrium, and in September we’ll have “Get Real,” which is modern takes on realism.

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More than a

blank canvas Canvas Interiors now open in Jacksonville

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After two successful years in Orlando, Canvas Interiors has brought its clean, simple aesthetic to the Jacksonville market. The showroom is located next to Scan Design on 8206 Philips Highway (at the corner of Philips Highway and Baymeadows Rd.). Canvas is a completely new endeavor and a departure from Scan Design’s sleek, contemporary designs. The creators’ vision for Canvas Interiors was born in their own home, where simple clean lines and white slipcovers exist in a kid-friendly environment. Add to that a bit of sparkle and texture and you have the concept. Canvas Interiors evokes the calming, yet sophisticated environments you might find in an oceanfront home in Malibu, the Hamptons or Ponte Vedra. “We combine 15 years of knowledge traveling and sourcing furniture from around the world with the creative eye to edit and curate on the showroom floor to bring you a unique perspective that we hope translates to something fresh and new,” said founder Jesper Knudsen. “We are committed to providing you with the design, service and quality level that we feel is essential to our philosophy. We believe if you start with a simple canvas you can create a life of style.” Visit Canvas Interiors at 8206 Philips Highway in Jacksonville, email hello@canvasinteriors. com or visit www.canvasinteriors.com for more information.

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Jay Fund

celebrates gala milestone by KARA GOEMAAT

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund provides families struggling with childhood cancer with financial, emotional and practical support. On March 21, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund hosted the 10th Annual Wine Tasting Gala at the Wells Fargo Center in Jacksonville. The event included more than 250 world-class wines and more than 30 of Jacksonvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top restaurants at the event, allowing guests to eat, drink, socialize and bid on auction items. The auction items included sports memorabilia, rare wine, vacation trips, jewelry, clothes and more. The money that was raised from the auction items all benefit local families dealing with childhood cancer. To learn more about the Jay Fund, visit www.tcjayfund.org. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley and Dewayne Hill, who performed card tricks at the event Will Blackmon and wife Shauna Danielle Blackmon Artist Brandon Pourch and Jack Frankowizc, participants in the auctions

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JHS Mutt March benefits homeless animals on the First Coast. by ELIZABETH MIDDLEBROOKS Canines big and small joined forces in March to help homeless dogs and cats in the area, Jacksonville Humane Society held its annual Mutt March in downtown Jacksonville earlier this month. More than 500 walkers and their dogs registered for the event and walked a course through downtown and along the Riverwalk. The walk finished at The Jacksonville Landing and included a silent auction and dozens of pet-related vendors with tips and treats. Jaxson de Ville, mascot for the Jacksonville Jaguars, arrived early to meet many of the pets and to lead the walkers as the departed the Landing. The pet walk and festival raised nearly $100,000 to help further the JHS mission of making Jacksonville a no-kill city and to provide shelter and care of homeless pets. For more information, visit www.jaxhumane.org.

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St. Johns County residents showed their appreciation for farmworkers in the area with a special event to give the workers a day off from the fields. Pie in the Sky hosted its annual From the Heart event in February, staging a luau in Hastings, complete with barbecue, desserts, a photobooth, leis and Hawaiian shirts. As farmworkers were brought in from the camps, they were greeted by volunteers and ushered into the event. Volunteer Vanessa Skidmore, a Palatka resident, heard about the event on Facebook and brought her friends along to help. “It’s important that we stay involved in the community, and it’s really cool to be involved with this because these are the people who give us meals,” she said. Pie in the Sky founder Malea Guiriba reinforced the importance of the farmworkers’ role, reminding everyone that a person had to plant and pick the produce we get at the grocery store. Guiriba also recognized several local farmworkers who died recently, noting that there is often no way to contact the workers’ families to notify them. Events like From the Heart remind everyone “(the farmworkers) were here,” she said. Heavy rains didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits and probably worked in their favor; if the weather had been clear, many attendees would have had to work, said one volunteer. Pie in the Sky is a Hastings-based nonprofit that advocates for and assists those in need. For more information, visit www.hastingspieinthesky.com.

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Fairy Garden

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“Anything can be made into a fairy garden.” “Anything can be made into a fairy garden.” That’s what Earth Works employee (and fairy garden guru) Megan Dooner said during the March 15 Fairy Gardening Workshop at Earth Works where she instructed a group of eager participants on how to make their very own mini gardens. Tiny terrarium treasures and delicate fairy gardens are all the rage right now and are a simple way to express creativity and bring a little bit of the outdoors, in. “This is a lot of fun because your limit is your imagination,” Dooner said. She noted that just about any container you can think of can be turned into a mini garden — glazed pots, a flowering can or even an old boot. Mini gardens can be many things — a true terrarium (just plants), a fairy garden (mini garden with tiny fairy garden accessories), a cactus or succulent garden or an air plant garden. Mini gardens are not gender specific. Boys can get in on the fun too by making a troll or gnome garden or adding dinosaurs or action figures. Earth Works carries a huge selection of mini garden accessories including furniture, critters, fairies, gnomes, trolls and even tiny working lights and fountains. New product accessories are frequently added. They also have a large selection of small plants called “itty 20 April - May 2014 | First Coast Register

bittys” to use in your mini garden. Most of the itty bittys are low-light plants. Dooner said the trick to making a fairy garden is to make the elements you add look realistic, and you can do so by keeping everything to scale. She added that many of the materials needed to decorate the gardens and add a sense of realism to them can be simply found in your yard. Those items include things like sand or pebbles. Earth Works offers fairy garden workshops at their store periodically. A “terrarium basics” class will be held April 12 at noon during Earth Works’ 10th annual Spring Garden Party. Ladies Night is April 24 where for a $5 fee, you can take a “succulents table top workshop” while enjoying snacks and wine. Another Ladies Night will be held May 22, and the workshop will be “perfect container combinations.” For other upcoming classes, visit the Earth Works website or sign up for the Earth Works newsletter. Earth Works is located at 12501 Beach Blvd. (just west of Kernan Boulevard). For more information, call (904) 996-0712 or visit www.earthworksgardencenter.com.

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Tips for creating mini gardens:

• Use rainwater to water your plants. The nutrients in rainwater are beneficial to the plants. • If a plant is growing too large, trim it back with a pair of scissors to keep it on the small scale. • To create a scene, use a pot within a pot. • Decide on your layout before planting the plants. Have a basic idea where you are going to put all of your materials and decorations before you commit to planting. • If the garden is going to be outside, make sure the container you are using has a hole in the bottom for drainage. Also, make sure to keep plants sensitive to high light at least partially shaded. • Rocks aid in drainage for your garden. Put a layer of rocks in the bottom of your container if you are using a glass container. Aquarium gravel works well. • If the garden you are making is a true terrarium (in a container with a lid), use a layer of charcoal in between the rocks and soil to help prevent odor and mold. • Think in odd numbers when it comes to plants. Odd numbers tend to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

Further reading:

• “‘Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds” by Amy Bryant Aiello • “ The New Terrarium: Creating Beautiful Displays for Plants and Nature” by Tovah Martin • ‘“Gardening in Miniature: Create Your Own Tiny Living World” by Janit Calvo • “Terrariums Reimagined: Mini Worlds Made in Creative Containers” by Kat Geiger • “ Tiny World Terrarium: A Step-by-Step Guide” by Michelle Inciarrano Twin sisters Brie and Tori enjoyed making their own fairy gardens when they attended the March 15 workshop with their mother Donna.

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spring events CALENDAR APRIL EVENTS Betty Griffin House 5K Run/Walk 4/12 8:30 a.m. St. Augustine Beach Pier (904) 808-8544 www.bettygriffinhouse5k.org ExZOOberation: Tigers at Twilight 2014 4/12 6:30-11:30 p.m. The Gardens at Trout River Plaza at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Jacksonville Zoo Train, Jacksonville, FL 32218 (904) 757-4463 www.jacksonvillezoo.org 18th Annual Southeast US Boat Show 4/11 & 4/12 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 4/13 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 759-2758 www.southeastusboatshow.com 10th Annual Katie Ride for Life 4/12 8 a.m. Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Amelia Island, FL 32034 (904) 491-0811 www.katierideforlife.org Oyster Jam Music Fest 4/12 10 a.m.-8 p.m. & 4/13 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202 Live music, craft beer and oyster roasting, over 15 bands. Entry fee is $10. Children under 16 are free. Info at www. theoysterjammusicfestival.com

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19th Annual Flower and Garden Expo 4/12 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & 4/13 10 a.m.4 p.m. St. Johns County Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 829-3295 www.epicbh.org/ flowerandgardenexpo.html Slow Food First Coast Tour De Farm 4/13 Noon-5 p.m. $5 suggested donation per adult, children 17 and under are free. www.slowfoodfirstcoast.org Nocatee Farmers Market: Jaguars Rally 4/19 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 3rd annual Jaguar Rally Farmers Market featuring Jacksonville Jaguar alumni, Jaguar cheerleaders, Jaxson de Ville and more. Nocatee Town Center, 100 Marketside Ave., Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 www.nocatee.com Riverside Arts Market: Local Authors Expo 4/19 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Special booth spaces at the market will be occupied by local authors, bookstores, and business and organizations related to reading. Spoken word artists and poets will be on stage. On Riverside Avenue at I95 (under the Fuller Warren Bridge) www.riversideartsmarket.com Mandarin Art Festival 4/19 & 4/20 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Live music, art, crafts, children activities. Entry fee $1. Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223

www.mandarincommunityclub. org/art-festival Amelia Island Garden Show 4/19 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & 4/20 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Central Park,1200 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-4872 www.ameliagarden.mobi

Learn about backyard chicken farming. Cost is $5, $4 for MOSH members. Space is limited. Reservations required. The Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 396-MOSH www.themosh.org

2014 Earth Day and Ecology Fair 4/19 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The 24th Annual Earth Day and Ecology Fair features environmental education booths, crafts, giveaways and more. Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 353-1188 www.jacksonvillelanding.com

2014 Earth Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Party for the Planet 4/26 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens with environmental education and awareness booths, entertainment, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, and more. Receive $2 off admission when you bring in electronic recyclables.

St. Augustine Easter Parade 4/20 all day Parade starts on San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine, FL (904) 829-2333

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2014 Joseph A. Strasser Butterfly Festival 4/26 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Walk-through butterfly exhibit,

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butterfly release (weather permitting), vendors, live music, children’s activities and more. Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 (904) 724-4646 www.treehill.org A Taste of St. Augustine 4/26 Noon-7 p.m. Over 20 signature St. Augustine restaurants will be on site with samples, live music, and a children’s area are all part of the 18th annual A Taste of St. Augustine. Cost $5 per person, children 12 and under are free. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine, FL www.racetothetaste.org/a-taste-ofst-augustine.html Spring Tour of Homes 4/26 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & 4/27 noon-5 p.m. Riverside Avondale Preservation Spring Tour of Homes 2-day selfguided tour features restored homes in the Riverside/Avondale district. (904) 389-2449 www.riversideavondale.org Farm to Table 4/28-5/2 The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach presents Farm to Table, featuring week-long cooking classes and lectures. Celebrity Chef dinner at Nocatee’s Crosswater Hall May 1. (904) 280-0614 www.ccpvb.org

MAY EVENTS Larry Gatlin and Friends 5/2 7:30 p.m. Concert will be held at Evangel Temple Assembly of God, 5755 Ramona Blvd. in Jacksonville. Tickets on sale now; cost is $10 donation per ticket. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Memorial. (904) 781-9393 or (904) 838-2577 51st Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival 5/2-5/4 Downtown Fernandina Beach Free admission www.shrimpfestival.com

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Way, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 www.pgatour.com Riverside Arts Market: Spring Arf Barket 5/10 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This bi-annual event celebrates all things pet related with a pet parade through the market, a costume contest, special animal-related vendors, and more. On Riverside Avenue at I95 (under the Fuller Warren Bridge) www.riversideartsmarket.com Wild Amelia Nature Festival 5/16-5/18 Different locales in and around Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island. (904) 251-0016 www.wildamelia.com Grand Opening of Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived 5/24 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This nationally touring exhibit features a life-sized (60 feet long) walk-through Megalodon sculpture, information on why the Megalodon went extinct, their diet and history. Grand opening day features special activities. The Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 396-MOSH www.themosh.org MOSH After Dark: Uncovering the Past 5/29 6 p.m. Keith Ashby, Ph.D will provide an in-depth look at his research that is presented in MOSH’s exhibit, “Uncovering the Past.” Cost is $5, $4 for MOSH members. Space is limited. Reservations required. The Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 396-MOSH www.themosh.org

JUNE EVENTS Hale & Hearty 7K Run/Walk 6/7 8 a.m. Unity Plaza, 220 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32204 Registration: $31 (3/1-5/25) $38 (5/26-6/6) $45 (6/7) (904) 301-3678 x108 www.haleandhearty7k.com

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMERTIME FUN AND ADVENTURE ON THE FIRST COAST by CARRIE RESCH & KELLY HOULD

If summertime adventure is what you seek, we’ve got your ticket right here! Summer camps have evolved from cabins and canoes to targeted interests where kids not only have the opportunity for some fun, they can learn new skills while they are at it. The First Coast has an abundance of summer camp options including (but not limited to) sports, art, SAT prep, driver’s ed, sailing and surfing. With all of these choices, there should be no reason kids should suffer from summertime boredom. Check out the First Coast Register’s 2014 Summer Camp Guide and let the adventures begin!

PONTE VEDRA & JAX BEACH SURF CAMPS

Any kid can learn to surf with help from the Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville Beach Surf Camps. Even kids who spent all season indoors will learn to hang ten with ease. All sessions begin with introductory instruction on general water, ocean safety and surfing etiquette. Most of the time is spent in the water with instructors, learning to surf. The camp is open to ages 7 and older with camp times and schedules below. The price is $205 and includes a money-back guarantee. The instructor to camper ratio is 1 to 3. The camp always have a life guard on duty. Instructors are some of the top surfers in North Florida, and have put on camps since 1995. Sessions run each week from June 2 to August 15. The Jacksonville Beach camp is located at Seagate Ave., across from Fletcher Middle School. The Ponte Vedra camp is located at Micklers Landing. All necessary equipment is provided, both hard boards and softboards, wetsuits, leashes, wax etc. Instructors and campers will be identified with same color rash guards. Visit www.surfintosummer.com for more information. 28 April - May 2014 | First Coast Register

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Daily camp itinerary includes 8:30 - 9:00 Stretching and information shared on safety 9:00 - 10:00 First session in the water with instructors 10:00 - 10:15 Re-group on beach for drills and sunscreen 10:15 - 11:45 Second session in the water with instructors 11:45 - Pick up time for the kids

MONTGOMERY PRESBYTERIAN CENTER

Summer is a wonderful part of childhood, a time to play outdoors, to explore, to learn and make new friends. Montgomery has 51 years of experience in making summer a magical time for children, rich with opportunities for children to discover themselves in a supportive, Christian community. Montgomery Presbyterian Camp, Conference & Retreat Center was established in 1957 on 167 wooded acres on three spring-fed lakes. Owned by the Presbytery of St. Augustine, Montgomery exists to provide unique programs in a setting which gives youth and adults the opportunity to experience the love of God through Jesus Christ in ways that deepen faith and increase the appreciation of, and service to each other. The camping ministry at Montgomery is an extension of the Christian education programs of the Presbytery of St. Augustine and of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Overnight camps up to two weeks begin June 29 and run through July 18. Camps are available for all ages starting with first graders, and including a “You and Me” camp for parents and kids and a family camp. On site camps begin June 22 and run through August 1. Montgomery is located at 88 SE 75th St., in Starke, Fla. Call (352) 473-4516 or visit www.montgomerycenter.org for more information.

EPISCOPAL SUMMER CAMP

Episcopal School of Jacksonville offers sports, activities and academics programs every summer for grades 1 through 12. Summer programs at Episcopal School of Jacksonville are all about fun and self-improvement. The classes give students the opportunity to enjoy the subject matter at a relaxed pace, with fewer students and greater teacher attention. The camps stress the love of the game, whether it be pole-vaulting or dancing. The safe, secure environment at Episcopal allows students and parents to focus on what is important: improving academics, athletics and fine arts skills. The School prides itself on being a small, close-knit community that welcomes anyone to join us. Camps run all season from May 23 to July 31. Subjects cover everything from theology and study skills to paintball, fishing, fencing and public speaking. Camps offered also include two football camps with former Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell. Visit www.esj.org for more information.

MARINELAND DOLPHIN ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMPS

Marineland offers summer camp options for kids ages 7 through 16. Seaside Eco-Adventures - Children between the ages of 7 - 12 are invited to join the crew for a fun-filled week of science, activities, exploration, beach combing and dolphins! Campers will spend much of their days outside enjoying the beach and exploring the intracoastal hammock ecosystem. Science experiments, conservation projects and animal observations are all included in this one-ofa-kind day camp experience. This camp is designed for the young nature lover or those seeking to be a dolphin trainer. The camp experience concludes with a formal graduation ceremony, complete with an in-water dolphin encounter. Seaside EcoAdventures camp is $499 for four day sessions, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. Camps run from June 10 through August 8. Teaching Environment Education in Nature – For the second year in a row, Marineland will host a new program for teenagers. Teens ages 13-16 will have a profound look into our local ecosystem and its many residing species. Geared towards those interested in the environmental field, teens will have an intimate opportunity to kayak the Intracoastal Waterway, conduct lab experiments and perform field work for the Conservation Field Station. This experience wouldn’t be complete without an in-water dolphin encounter. Space is limited so reserve today. Teaching Environment Education in Nature camp is $499 for four day sessions, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. Camps run from June through August.

TOMMY HULIHAN’S BASKETBALL CAMP The Beaches Basketball Camp is designed to teach players the basic fundamentals and team concepts of the game of basketball. All campers will go through individual as well as team drills. Each day, players will be instructed during “Stations” where they will work on individual basic fundamentals while being supervised by a knowledgeable coach. All players will participate in two to three games daily. The goal for each camper is to have a positive experience, learn the fundamentals properly and have fun! The camp takes place at St. Paul’s Gym, located at 212 5th St. North in Jacksonville Beach. Tommy Hulihan is entering his 20th year at St. Paul’s Catholic School. He is the school’s Athletic Director, Boy’s Basketball Coach, and the Physical Education Teacher. He has coached at the Varsity Level as an assistant at Fletcher Sr. High 1990-1992 and also at Providence High School 2001-2006. Coach Hulihan specializes in player development and conducts private lessons. He has trained many of the top players in the city. While a player at Fletcher Sr. High, Tommy set school records for most assists in a game (19), and highest free throw percentage in a season (89 percent). He was an All-Conference and All-City selection, averaging 22 points per game, before playing on scholarship at FCCJ. He is First Aid / CPR certified and also a certified Youth Fitness Trainer.

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Session one: boys From June 9th to June 13th this camp will be offered at St. Paul’s Gym from 9 a.m.- noon, open to boys entering third through fifth grade. An activities camp can be added on from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. and noon-6 p.m. Session two: boys Session two includes the same dates as above, but time is from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. daily and the second session is designed for boys entering 6th through 8th grade. Session three: girls From August 4th to August 8th, basketball camp is offered for girls entering 3rd through 8th grade. Sessions run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and are held at St. Paul’s Gym.

BUD BEECH

Bud Beech Summer Camp has been running for over 25 years. A variety of activities are offered including sports fitness, dance, basketball, and more. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6-13 and takes place Monday-Thursday from June 9 – August 1. All activities are indoors at Ponte Vedra High School. Parent drop off is in the gym after 8:35 a.m. Monday through Thursday for full day and/or First Coast Register | April - May 2014 29

morning session campers. Afternoon campers drop off is at 12:45 p.m. Both full day and half day camp options are available. Full day camps are offered from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and half day camps are from 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. For more information, call (904) 686-4075 or visit www.budbeech.com.

AQUATICS CAMP

Your kids can enjoy a full eight weeks of fun starting June 16 through August 8. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Over 15 activities are offered including science, climbing tower, outdoor skills and handicraft, shooting sports, and more! Boy Scouts can earn Merit Badges. New for 2014, optional overnight camping on Wednesdays where your camper will pitch a tent, watch an outdoor movie, enjoy a cookout, and ride on sailboats and motorboats. Aquatics Camp is located on the St. Johns River Base in Echockotee, 2513 Doctors Lake Dr. in Orange Park. Busing options are available with pickup and drop-offs on Beach Boulevard and the Avenues Mall. Extended care is available from 7:15 a.m.-8:20 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.aquaticscamp.org for more information.

DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Discovery Montessori School is offering summer camps for toddlers, pre-primary, and Elementary aged children during the month of June and July. Camps offered include the subjects of art, engineering, science and athletics. Camps offered include Pre-primary Summer Camp, Next Generation Athletics, Toddler Summer Camp, Elementary Art and Elementary Science camps, Discover Engineering, Girls Shine Camp, and Windsor High Tea. A mini art camp takes place July 21-25 from noon-3 p.m. Discovery Montessori School is located at 102 15th S. in Jacksonville Beach. For more information or to register, call (904) 247-4577 or visit www.dmsonline.org.

NORTH FLORIDA JUNIOR GOLF

The North Florida Junior Golf Tee It Up camp is a developmental program designed to prepare the junior golfer (ages 7–15) for course play. The program includes five weeks, running from June 10 through July 25. Camp is each day from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The total cost per week is $295 and includes NFJG Membership. Additional weeks after the first are just $225. Each camper receives a TIU golf shirt and rule book Minimum requirements for camp participation are the ability to hit the ball 70 yards and past participation in junior clinics. The camp is held at the Golf Plex at the University of North Florida, located at One UNF Drive, Bldg. #48. For more information, contact Lynne Kirkpatrick at lkirkpartrick@nfjg.org or (904) 571-7996.

Jacksonville Beach Junior Lifeguard Camp

The Jacksonville Beach Junior Lifeguard Camp is a one-week fullday camp open to kids and teens ages 9-15. The camp is offered for six weeks beginning June 16 and running through August 8. An all ages Competition Camp is held July 14-19. The camp teaches kids life saving skills such as first aid, CPR and ocean safety schools. The camp is held at the Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station, so kids will get a first-hand look at how professional lifeguards operate on a dayto-day basis. The program trains students to get a job as a lifeguard when they turn 16. Cost of the camp is $175 for the first session and $125 for each additional session. Competition Camp is $150 for a first-time camper; $100 for previous session campers. 30 April - May 2014 | First Coast Register

This camp is sponsored by the City of Jacksonville Beach and the American Red Cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corp. For more information, call Coach Paugh at (904) 312-3307 or (912) 249-9141, or call the Jacksonville Beach recreation office at (904) 247-6236. Ages 9-12 • June 16-20 Ages 13-15 • June 23-27 Ages 9-15 • July 7-11, July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-8 All Ages Competition Camp • July 14-19

TNT GYMNASTICS AND FITNESS

TNT Gymnastics summer camp will get kids off the couch this summer for a fit and fun camp experience. The camp program offers gymnastics, games and crafts for kids ages 3 and up. The summer camp runs from June 10 through August 16 with hourly, half day, full day, and weekly options. Camp takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with extended hours available from 8-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. TNT Gymnastics also offers a special summer camp just for tots! Tots Summer Camp is designed specifically for children ages 4 and under to cater to this age group’s different interests and developmental skills. All children MUST be potty trained. The action packed day includes: • Gymnastics instruction • Pit time • Fun and games including parachute, hide and go seek, bounce house • Arts and crafts • Story time • Different theme-based lessons and activities each week such as practice with letters, numbers, colors, music, and motor skills Tots Summer Camp schedule June 9-13 “Under the Sea” Week July 7-11 “Pirates & Princesses” August 11-15 “Zoo” Week TNT Gymnastics and Fitness is located at 2683 Saint Johns Bluff Rd. in Jacksonville. For more information, call (904) 998-8681 or visit www.tntgymfit.com.

The VILLAGE ACADEMY AND THE VILLAGE ACADEMY NORTH

Village Academy and Village Academy North are offering specialty summer camps for children ages 4-13 with either full or partial day camps. Summer day camps begin June 9. Camp Have-a-Blast includes daily swimming, field trips, overnight adventures, art, cooking, and science experiments during 10 themed weeks of fun at The Village Academy. The academy also boasts two swimming pools, an indoor air-conditioned gym, arcade room, and arts & crafts room. A two-week minimum commitment for the camp is required. A version of the camp geared toward ages 4 & 5 called Junior Camp is available for younger campers. Village Academy North is offering Boom Science, STEM, and Curiosity camps. Boom Science - Village Academy North and Boom Science are teaming up to provide four interactive camps: Science Theater, BlastOff !, Flight Camp – Rockets & Rollercoasters, and Giggles Science Curiosity Camp. Giggles Science is for children ages 4-7, all other Boom Science camps are for children ages 5-13. Each camp is four days long from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

STEM Camp is a 4-week program targeted at gifted, talented or high-achieving students (ages 7-13) who desire to advance their understanding of science, technology, engineering and math subjects. Curiosity Camps (ages 4-7) 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday Iron Chef Cooking – June 23-27 Mad Science – July 7-11 Van “Go” Arts & Crafts – July 14-18 Nemo’s Marine Biology – July 21-25 The Village Academy and Village Academy North are located in St. Augustine at 145 Lewis Point Rd. and 5970 US 1 N. respectively. For more information about The Village Academy, call (904) 7975909 or visit www.village-academy.com. For more information about Village Academy North, call (904) 824-7997 or visit www.village-academynorth.com.

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ST. AUGUSTINE YACHT CLUB JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM

The SAYC mission statement is to expose youth to the life time sport of sailing in a safe professional manner. The sailing programs are designed for youth wishing to sail on a recreation level or for youths aspiring to sail at competitive level. The St. Augustine Yacht Club offers sailing programs for children ages 6-14 after school in the spring and in the summer. Classes are divided by age and skill ability and are taught by US Sailing Certified Instructors with over 30 years or sailing and racing experience. The spring camp will run for six weeks starting April 22 from 3-5 p.m. for beginners and April 23rd from 2-5 for the intermediate level. The summer sailing weekly program starts on June 9 and runs through August 11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit www.staugustineyachtclub.com.

Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach photos by Kelli McDaniel

June 16 - August 8, 2014 Open to Boys & Girls 6-14 years of age Extended Care Available Busing Options from Beach Blvd. & the Avenues

• 15+ Aquatics Activities • Science • Climbing Tower • Outdoor Skills & Handicraft • Shooting Sports & More! Boy Scouts Can Earn Merit Badges!

“New for 2014” Ask about our Wednesday Outdoor Movie and Overnight Visit www.aquaticscamp.org

for more information and to register online.

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TNT GYMNASTICS Two new groups will bring their unique sounds from Chicago to the Florida Theatre in April. Under the Streetlamp and Gentleman’s Rule are embarking on a national tour and will make a stop on the First Coast. Both groups made a name for themselves through PBS specials, and both appeal to audiences of all ages. The quartet of Under the Streetlamp performs classic hits from the American Radio Songbook. The members met while performing in “Jersey Boys” in Chicago, then decided to keep singing together after the show got its closing notice, said member Shonn Wiley. “It’s a phenomenon how excited people get to hear these songs again,” he said. Audience members recognize the songs and often sing and dance along during the performances. The group performs covers almost exclusively, because these songs are “so iconic,” Wiley said, but Under the Streetlamp members are working on developing original material that blends both classic and contemporary sound. Gentleman’s Rule is marked by members’ youthful, contemporary style, but each of the eight members has a different voice that lends itself to a different era and genre, said member TJ Breen. “We have songs from the ’50s up until two years ago,” Breen said. “It makes it easy to cover a broad spectrum just by the nature of our different voices.” The a cappella group prides itself on its original material, according to Breen, but they generally perform covers because the audience relates better to recognizable songs, he said. Wiley and Breen both said everyone is excited to visit the Sunshine State after the difficult winter they experienced in Chicago, but they’re mostly looking forward to performing and seeing the fans have a good experience. “We’re looking forward to the sun and the fans,” Wiley said. “It’s mostly the fans, though; our fans are very loyal and they love the music.” Under the Streetlamp and Gentleman’s Rule will perform at the Florida Theatre on April 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-45. “It’ll be a full evening,” Wiley said.

Come to TNT over the summer for a fit and fun camp experience. Our Summer Camp program offers gymnastics, games, crafts, fitness and fun for children ages 3 & up. Children must be a registered member to attend. This year our Summer Camp will run from June 10 - August 16. Our camp hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with extended hours available from 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

TOTS SUMMER CAMP 2014

Summer Camp is a camp designed specifically for children ages 4 and under to cater TOTS SUMMER Tots to this age group’s different interests and developmental skills. All children MUST be potty The action packed day includes: CAMP SCHEDULE: trained. • Gymnastics instruction • Story time – we will read and explore a

June 9-13 “Under the Sea” Week July 7-11 “Pirates & Princesses” August 11-15 “Zoo” Week

different story each day! • Pit time • Fun and games including parachute, • Different theme-based lessons and activities each week such as practice hide and go seek, bounce house with letters, numbers, colors, music, • Arts and crafts motor skills, and more!

2683 St. Johns Bluff Road S #107 • 998-TNT1 (8681) • www.tntgymfit.com

JACKSONVILLE’S LONGEST RUNNING SURF CAMP 301 STUDENT TO INSTRUCTOR RATIO

2014 TOMMY HULIHAN’S

SURFBOARDS, SUNSCREEN AND SNACK INCLUDED

SESSION 1 BOYS JUNE 9TH - JUNE 13TH

AGES 6 AND UP

Basketball Camp

St. Paul’s Gym • 9 a.m. - noon Open to Boys Entering 3rd-5th Grade • Cost: $120 Session 1 SPECIAL OFFER: Activities Camp 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. & noon - 6 p.m. (Friday includes Pizza/Drinks) $60

SESSION 2 BOYS JUNE 9TH - JUNE 13TH

The Beaches Basketball Camp is designed to teach players the basic fundamentals and team concepts of the game of Basketball. All campers will go through individual, as well as team drills. Each day, players will be instructed during “Stations” where they will work on individual basic fundamentals, while being supervised by a knowledgeable coach. All players will participate in 2-3 games daily. Our goal for each camper is to have a positive experience, learn the fundamentals properly, and have fun!

St. Paul’s Gym • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Open to Boys Entering 6th-8th grade • Cost: $120

Please visit our website for more information and to register.

St. Paul’s Gym • 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Open to Girls Entering 3rd-8th Grade • Cost: $90

904.349.2611

www.TommyHulihanBasketball.com Credit card registration now available online.

SESSION 3 GIRLS AUGUST 4TH - AUGUST 8TH

SPACE IS LIMITED. SIGN UP NOW TO RESERVE A SPOT!

JACKSONVILLE BEACH AND PONTE VEDRA BEACH CAMPS CAMPS RUN MON - FRI FROM 8:45 - 11:45 A.M. June 02 - June 06 June 09 - June 13 June 16 - June 20 June 23 - June 27

June 30 - July 04 July 07 - July 11 July 14 - July 18 July 21 - July 25

July 28 - August 01 August 04 - August 08 August 11 - August 15

BASKETBALL TRAINING! OFFERING INDIVIDUAL/SMALL GROUP, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND ELITE SHOOTING INSTRUCTION

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Amelia Island Concours dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Elegance continues to gratify crowds Photos by CHRIS NORTON

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An American Underslung with the owners in period dress

Every spring, Amelia Island is filled with car enthusiasts who flock to the region in anticipation of viewing the cream of the crop in terms of automobile greatness. The 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, one of the top automotive events in the world, took place March 7-9 at The Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Over 250 classic and exotic cars took center stage on the 10th and 18th fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island. Awards are given for Best in Show and Best in Class. The 2014 Best in Show, Concours d’Elegance was awarded to Bob and Anne Brockinton Lee from Sparks, Nev., for their 1937 Horch 853, and the 2014 Best in Show, Concours de Sport was presented to The Revs Institute for Automotive Research located in Naples, Fla. for a 1958 Scarab.

Other events that take place each year during the three-day event include exhibits, book signings, test drives, the Porsche Driving Experience and seminars. Proceeds from Concours d’Elegance charitable events such as the annual silent auction benefit local charities such as Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Since 1996, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Foundation, Inc. has donated over $2 million dollars to charity. Event organizers are already gearing up for next year’s event. The 19th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance will be held March 13-15. The event is held annually the second full weekend in March. For more information, visit www.ameliaconcours.org.

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Wayne Carini, host of the TV show “Chasing Classic Cars”

Leigh and Leslie Keno from the PBS series “Antique Roadshow”

Summer Camp AT THE VILLAGE ACADEMY

The BEST Summer Day Camp in Northeast Florida Opens June 9 at The Village Academy for our 32nd Year AGES 4-13 • PART OR FULL TIME • 2 WEEK MINIMUM Daily Swimming in our 2 Pools • Air Conditioned Gym & Camp Rooms 10 Themed Weeks • Overnights • Theatre • International Counselors Field Trips Included • Lunch and 2 Snacks Included Transportation from Village Academy North/Palencia Area Included

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SPECIALTY CAMPS at Village Academy North JUNIOR CAMP (Ages 4-5)

STEM (Ages 7-13) (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Perfect for Gifted/Talented/High Achievers

CURIOSITY Camps: Ages (4-7) (9 am-Noon), (M-F) Iron Chef Cooking: Mad Science: Van “Go” Arts & Crafts: Nemo’s Marine Biology:

June 23-27 July 7-11 July 14-18 July 21-25

Sign Up at The Village Academy, Village Academy North, or Palencia Elementary Extended Day THE VILLAGE ACADEMY 145 Lewis Point Rd. | 904.797.5909 St. Augustine Village-Academy.com DCF License # C07SJ0045

VILLAGE ACADEMY NORTH 5970 US. 1 N | 904.824.7997 St. Augustine Village-AcademyNorth.com DCF License # C07SJ0071

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Jacksonville Beach Junior Lifeguard Camp Sponsored by the American Red Cross & City of Jacksonville Beach One week, full day camp for kids 9-12 and 13-15, teaching skills in first aid, CPR and ocean safety skills

All Ages

Competition Camp July 14-19

Ages 9-12 June 16-20

Ages 13-15 June 23-27

Ages 9-15 July 7-11 July 21-25 July 28-1 August 4-8

$175 First Session This Summer • $125 Each Additional Session Competition Camp – $100 Previous Session Camper • $150 First Time Camper

www.JacksonvilleBeach.org • paughgf@yahoo.com

Coach George Paugh Residence: 241-0806 • Cell: 860-2175

• REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 1ST FOR 25% OFF •

Bud Beech Summer Camp 2014

@ Ponte Vedra High School The Official Place for Summer Fun! Choose Full Day or Half Day Full Day $30/$40 after June 1 Half Day $15/$20 after June 1

Sports Fitness 9-12pm and/or 1-4pm Dance 9-12pm and/or 1-4pm Basketball 1-4pm

Space Still Available - Register Today!

Full Day Campers Stay for Lunch 12-1pm Open to Boys & Girls 6-13

June 9th - August 1st Monday-Thursday

Visit www.budbeech.com for application & more details • 904.686.4075

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HISTORY ON St. Augustine Distillery Company team eager to show product

the rocks by HUGH OSTEEN photos by KELLY HOULD

The St. Augustine Distillery Company proudly opened its doors to the public on Friday, March 7 at 112 Riberia St. in St. Augustine. The planning process has taken co-founder and CEO Philip McDaniel and his team over three years to perfect, and they are eager to show it off. “This process has been a blast,” said Brandon Wheatley, the director of production and head distiller at the St. Augustine Distillery Company. “It’s a lot of work getting the place open, and it’s really good to finally show people what we’ve been doing.” This local distillery emphasizes just that: local. They have teamed up with several local farms to grow and harvest their product, ensuring the locality of the final spirits. In fact, Francisco Arroyo, farmer partner and family operator of KYV Farm, is displayed proudly right on the distillery’s new bottles of vodka. Before eager tour participants see the actual machinery involved in the distillation process, they are encouraged to explore a museum filled with the history of alcohol in the state of Florida within the building’s the lobby. The fascinating pieces include an operational sugar cane press, a written history of the pre- and post-prohibition periods and different tools used over the years to harvest and produce the final product. The building the distillery occupies is a former ice plant located next to the location of a former power plant in St. Augustine. It is complete with the original beams from the building, numbered to note which ice blocks were ready to be shipped. Next door is the Ice Plant bar and restaurant, where those interested can sample the St. Augustine vodka in the famous “Florida Mule” cocktail. Batches of vodka have already been produced. This handmade product was tested and retested by Wheatley and his partners to ensure the best balance of product for customers. Batches of bourbon have also been barreled, and will be ready in two to four years. The bourbon is the first legally produced batch in the state of Florida. The distillery is now open daily for public tours. More information can be found on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ StAugustineDistilleryCompany, www.staugustinedistillery.com, or by phone at (904) 825-4962.

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The Urban Land Institute of North Florida hosted a luncheon recently to discuss the topic of “Building Healthy Places” at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The main focus of the meeting was to discuss the current and future plans regarding business. They wanted to update standards and encourage and promote a healthy Jacksonville. The keynote speaker at the event was Dr. Richard Jackson. Jackson is a professor at the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles. Jackson is a leading voice for reinserting health considerations into decisions about urban, suburban and transportation design programs, rallying mayors, planners, architects and the public to re-envision communities that are good for people and the planet. He described his specialty as public health, or as he said “the causes of the causes of death.” The main point addressed was the health of the city of Jacksonville. Jackson revealed that Florida is ranked 34th in the nation in health, something that needs changing. He also revealed that four of the

most dangerous intersections for pedestrians in the country are in Florida cities: Orlando, Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville. Moody Chisholm of Saint Vincent’s HealthCare introduced the keynote speaker. Moody discussed the success of the newly opened hospital in Clay County. The hospital is free of fried foods and offers ample access to gyms for staff. The Urban Land Institute of North Florida is promoting 10 principles for building healthy places tips in the community. The items include putting people first, recognizing economic value, empowering champions for health, energizing shared spaces, making healthy choices easy, ensuring equitable access, mixing it up, embracing unique character, promoting access to healthy food and making it active. If these 10 things can be accomplished in our community and we can access and make use of the river walk in a better way, Jacksonville will be a leader in health in Florida. Maxine McBride, Joe Thompson and Leith Oatman

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Let’s get one thing straight: Beer is not “a dad drink.” Certainly I’m sure a lot of dads drink and enjoy beer — but so do a lot of moms. And plenty of us non-mom women like beer, too. So when a certain event that will presently go unnamed sent out a news release this month crowing, “Don’t forget to bring Dad!” to a beerfocused event, my female coworkers and I balked. (And just for the record? My dad doesn’t even like beer that much.) Even if beer has traditionally been a field dominated by men, there are plenty of locals changing just that. With meticulous attention to detail, the craft brewers at Intuition Ale Works of Jacksonville are creating nuanced beers that rival the complexity of fine wine. And, lo and behold, many of the faces behind the delightful brews at Intuition belong to local women. Members of the Women’s Food Alliance were recently offered a behind-the-scenes tour of Intuition with two leading ladies of the brewery: Cari Sanchez-Potter, general manager, and Robin Rütenberg, creative projects coordinator. Part of the inspiration for the tour came from the misconception that women enjoy beer less than men. However, beer can be crafted into so many different flavors that there is now beer to please virtually any palette. During her tour, Rütenberg explained to the WFA participants the importance of sourcing

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