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Sweet nothings from one reader to another – plus Folio Weekly’s annual Wedding Planner. Does someone sense a love connection? Crispin Hellion Glover’s swing through Duval is as random (and exciting) as his weird résumé. p. 52

Shred pop duo Sleigh Bells pays tribute to their Florida roots on the upcoming “Paradise Lost” tour. p. 45

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GUEST EDITORIAL Environmental author Bill Belleville’s tribute to St. Johns Riverkeeper Neil Armingeon. p. 4

MOVIES Wild adventure and creative depth makes “The Grey” one “kick-ice” action flick. p. 41

MAIL Readers react a lawmaker’s land grab on behalf of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. p. 5

“Man on a Ledge” toes the line of predictable thriller and decent action fare. p. 42

NEWS A new documentary probes the slowly healing wounds of St. Augustine’s violent Civil Rights past. p. 7 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Rep. Proctor weighs in on what’s historic — and hell, with a 1933 birthday, he oughta know. p. 7 SPORTSTALK Celebrating the end of Peyton Manning. p. 11 ON THE COVER Book of Love. Sweet nothings from one FW reader to another. p. 13 Folio Weekly’s Wedding Planner. Florists, caterers, organizers, stationers – everything you need to plan a perfect day. p. 23

MUSIC Shred pop duo Sleigh Bells pays tribute to their Florida roots on its Paradise Lost tour. p. 45 Three decades in, They Might Be Giants are still living large and in charge. p. 46 ARTS Crispin Hellion Glover’s swing through Duval is as random (and exciting) as his weird résumé. p. 52 BACKPAGE True Story: I made MLK cry on MLK Day. p. 67 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Y p. 22 HAPPENINGS p. 55 DINING GUIDE p. 57 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 62 I SAW U p. 63 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 64 CLASSIFIEDS p. 65

OUR PICKS Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 39 Cover photo courtesy of Lindsay Pullen & Bad Girl Boudoir

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Soul of the River

A tribute to St. Johns Riverkeeper Neil Armingeon

f there has ever been an orphan of a natural system in Florida, it’s the St. Johns River. Once worshiped by the Timucua, and later revered by the white settlers who floated their economy atop it, the St. Johns flowed tentatively into the late 20th century with scant real-life stewardship. Technology and institutionalized “caring” simply weren’t cutting it. This river — which had given so much to so many for so long — was sick. It didn’t need officious help. It needed a deep-hearted guardian, one who would transcend safe, socialized behaviors and stand up for it, like a good parent would stand up for their child. Certainly, “Father of the River” wasn’t in the job description when Alabama native Neil Armingeon was hired as the St. Johns Riverkeeper in early 2003. Neil had

But those platitudes were disturbingly hollow. The truth is, Florida is a place where promises are routinely bought and sold — regardless of what is needed to sustain the ecological wholeness that really underpins the economy. We live in a time when real heroes are rare. If you revisit the words and deeds of our earlier champions of nature, it becomes apparent what a hero might be. For 18th-century artist-philosopher William Bartram, it was someone who came to commune with nature and not to exploit it. For the great Florida naturalist Archie Carr, it meant a person who had the passion to really care about what lived or died — one who “preserves things that stir him.” And for Edward Abbey — the gutsy,

Neil Armingeon’s soul is incandescent and righteous and true. It’s a courageous, real-world soul that’s been put to the test – one that’s scarred and weathered and character-driven, with little danger of ruin.

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been educated with a master’s degree in environmental management at Duke University, had been trained as an ecologist and hydrologist, and had spearheaded support for Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans. For most, that would have been enough. Many would have been content just to give public talks and ride up and down the river in a spiffy RK boat. But Neil — with his very real downhome Southern style, his energetic caring and inextricable sense for fairness — realized that getting the job done was far more than repeating the steps of a meaningless sociopolitical quadrille. Sadly, many veterans in science, law and resource management in Florida had danced this Orwellian charade for decades. With rare exceptions, most simply repeated that twostep with little regard for whether it made a difference in the health of the river. When Neil figured out what was going on and called them on it, they seemed outraged that anyone would dare question their shortterm motives. Rocking the boat wasn’t safe economically, they cried. Jobs are at stake. We’re doing what we can, and that’s good enough.

iconoclastic bard of wild places — it was this: “Caring without action is the ruin of the soul.” As a corollary, I’m figuring that Neil Armingeon’s soul is incandescent and righteous and true. It’s a courageous, real-world soul that’s been put to the test — one that’s scarred and weathered and character-driven, with little danger of ruin. I steadfastly believe that Neil’s spirit — and the spirit of all who care in their hearts for this river — will prevail. Thanks for being here as long as you have, Neil, and for working and feeling as fully as you could to “parent” our river, to be confident enough to allow yourself to be stirred by its liquid embrace. Your caring and ethic will endure, buddy, as long as folks have the courage to listen to what their own gut-driven conscience has to say. Bill Belleville themail@folioweekly.com

Belleville is a Florida-based documentary filmmaker and author of several books with a focus on nature and conservation. Anne Schindler’s Editor’s Note will return next week.

Hearing Impaired

First, thank you for Folio Weekly’s excellent editorial opposing eminent domain for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (Editor’s Note, Jan. 24, http://bit.ly/yQwGil). Citizens for the Preservation of St. Augustine (CPSA) join the opposition to House Bill 1037, and Senate Bills 1348 and 842. These bills would redefine the relationship between the Florida School for the Deaf (FSDB) and the Blind and the City of St. Augustine as pertaining to the purchase and development of properties by the school within city limits. FSDB is located north of historic downtown St. Augustine and is flanked by two significant residential neighborhoods: Fullerwood Park National Historic District to the north of the school’s campus and Nelmar Terrace National Historic District to the south. CPSA is a citizens’ action group that came together to collectively address the unique issues that continue to confront the residents of historic St. Augustine. The “nation’s oldest continuously occupied European settlement” is about to celebrate its 450th anniversary in 2015. As residents, we take our stewardship of the significant cultural resources of St. Augustine seriously. The constraints of archaeological and historical preservation as well as the challenges of being a major tourism destination make it essential for the community to be able to come together. When CPSA formed in 2003, our mission was to illuminate preservation issues within the community and to give structure to preservation activism. Since that time, we have created programs to educate and inform residents and visitors and use any funds raised to support local preservation projects. CPSA’s annual National Preservation Month tours conducted each spring are extremely popular. One of our most featured neighborhoods has been Nelmar Terrace, highlighting the celebrated and unique residential architecture as well as the bad community behavior on the part of FSDB. Visit our website (cpsastaug.org) and reference the 2004 Threatened Historic Places campaign and the 2010 Know Your City tour, which both featured FSDB issues. These campaigns illustrate that the struggle between FSDB and the city of St. Augustine is contentious and ongoing due to the school’s lack of cooperation.

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is inconsistent in its actions, arrogant in its dealings with the city and aggressive in its expansion — even in the face of declining enrollment. Informed residents know that FSDB is inconsistent in its actions, arrogant in its dealings with the city and aggressive in its expansion, even in the face of the school’s declining enrollment. It is a great concern

that the school might gain eminent domain and immunity from local codes with no accountability. It is insensitive and ineffective to have the needs of this unique locality overridden at the state level. The city of St. Augustine should have the primary and fundamental ability and authority to defend its resources. The St. Augustine City Commission unanimously voted on Jan. 23 opposing the passage of HB 1037 as well as SB 1348, after a long public hearing where many citizens spoke against the legislative bills and urged our elected officials to take action. The local government and community are outraged by the introduction of these bills. We urge our state legislators to kill this misguided legislation and to send a signal to FSDB that its lack of civic responsibility will not be rewarded. Becky Greenberg, Vice-President Citizens for the Preservation of St. Augustine Via email

This Folks’ Life

In response to your recent article regarding racism in Jacksonville as it was demonstrated through Mr. Warren Folks (Editor’s Note, Dec. 13, http://bit.ly/rUmu3X), I have to give a different view and correct some of the inaccuracies that you represented in your article.

Perhaps his actions of his former years were driven in part by his schizophrenia. Perhaps he was just a racist driven and encouraged by the propaganda of the era. Your article regarding his last days, however, is founded on non-truths. I knew Mr. Folks for several years prior to his passing, as he lived in my assisted living facility. Mr. Folks suffered from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. When he was properly medicated, he demonstrated kindness and compassion for the people around him — black, white and Hispanic. I knew him to be a man who cherished companionship, who dearly loved his daughter and who, yes — in his later years — became confused (which is normal for his age). But he was loved by all employees, as well as the other residents of the home. You stated that Mr. Folks died penniless and without family. These facts are not true. Mr. Folks had a daughter that he was very close to and who maintained a relationship with him till the end. Mr. Folks died at Community Hospice, very comfortable and at peace and with someone at his side. His funeral was paid for by his own funds, and he was buried at the National Veterans’ Cemetery in Jacksonville. Possibly these facts do not contribute to your need to paint him as a racist who died a lonely and defeated life; nonetheless, they are the true facts. Perhaps his actions of his former years were driven in part by his schizophrenia, most likely

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undiagnosed and untreated in his day. Perhaps he was just a product of his times, a racist driven and encouraged by the propaganda of the era. Your article regarding his last days, however, is founded on non-truths and I just wanted to set the record straight. Alcira Graham Administrator, Ft. Caroline Gardens Assisted Living Facility Via email

Payback’s a Rick

Education legislation working its way through Tallahassee will give school districts the ability to sell advertising on busses and have corporate sponsors for their cafeterias (Bouquets & Brickbats, Jan. 17). Can you imagine it, busses looking like NASCARs and the Chik-Fil-A dining hall? This is what passes for solving budget problems in Tallahassee. Why is this legislation coming to a school near you? Well, schools are broke and our leaders in Tallahassee would rather keep tax breaks on yachts and bottled water. They would rather give incentives to businesses to move here — for some reason our incredibly low tax rate and lack of an income tax isn’t doing the trick — and because our leaders want to stay away from taxing Internet purchases. You are probably saying, “Hey, wait a minute — our benevolent governor has called to add an additional billion to education — and that’s a good thing.” On its surface, it might sound like a good thing. But when we dig a bit deeper, it’s easy to see how disingenuous his promise really is. Florida is expected to have 30,000 additional students next year costing a few hundred million dollars more. Then there’s the couple hundred million the state has to chip in to offset reduced property tax revenues, the lifeblood of education. The truth is, Scott’s proposed “increase” won’t offset last year’s cuts, or the loss of federal money that most districts are going to experience. Perpupil spending is basically where it was in 1976. I get it, though. Times are tough. Why shouldn’t kids sacrifice? Let’s just put our blinders on and ignore the tens of millions the state is pumping into private corporate welfare schools (which the legislature calls charter schools) and the love affair they are having with for-profit virtual schools. Also ignore this fact: Any money districts get from the Target school bus or the Burger King cafetorium can’t be spent on what the districts believe their needs are. The state legislature plans to further strip control from local school boards and dictate how the money must be spent. They would rather fill the pockets of special interests, testing companies, hedge fund managers and real estate moguls than let schools fix roofs and air conditioners. Hey, Florida Legislature and Rick Scott, why stop with busses and cafeterias? Let’s have people pay to name schools, too. Rick Scott Middle has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Chris Guerrieri, Schoolteacher Jacksonville via email

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The dedication of the Foot Soldiers Monument in the new documentary, “Unfinished Journey.”

Walk the Line

A new documentary probes the slowly healing wounds of St. Augustine’s violent Civil Rights past

hen Mark Huelsbeck moved to St. Augustine in 2008 to teach at Flagler College, he learned that history in the South is a many-layered, slippery and often contradictory thing — if it’s talked about at all. In the Nation’s Oldest City, history is often spun into a storybook narrative — sometimes in ways that exaggerate the truth, paint over painful portions or even revel in the monstrous (as long as the story entertains). For Huelsbeck, the Slave Market in the Plaza de la Constitución exposed this native contradiction. When he first learned of it, he wanted to know more. Then someone informed him the market was never really a slave market at all — just an open-air market dubbed “Old Slave Market” at the turn of the 20th Century by tour guides looking to add drama to their narrative. But other historians have since told Huelsbeck that it was, in fact, a slave market. “That so-called myth turned out to be true,”

Martin Luther King Jr. had been arrested in St. Augustine, and that former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young had been beaten unconscious while participating in a nonviolent protest. He then interviewed African Americans who stood up to members of the Ku Klux Klan (deputized by the county sheriff to act as police), and obtained archival news footage of the violence of 1963 and 1964. He even uncovered neverbefore-seen video of Young’s brutal beating. When Dean screened his film locally in 2006, the audience not only saw the brutality of those times, they learned how the events in St. Augustine (including a motel manager pouring muriatic acid in his swimming pool when demonstrators staged a “swim in”) had impelled Pres. Lyndon Johnson to sign the Civil Rights Act in 1964. Dean’s film prompted Andrew Young to make his own film of the era, “Crossing in St. Augustine.”

“We documented the efforts going on today,” says Huelsbeck, “not only to recognize the past, but to keep alive the spirit of justice for everybody, and to make the community [of St. Augustine] more cohesive.” marvels Huelsbeck. “If you go back to the tax records, you can see that slaves were bought and sold on the green.” Noting his interest in African-American history, a colleague suggested Huelsbeck see a film made by former Flagler College student Jeremy Dean, about St. Augustine and the Civil Rights Movement, “Dare Not Walk Alone.” Watching it, Huelsbeck was again baffled. He felt he’d learned about the key events in the Civil Rights Movement by watching the definitive 14-hour PBS documentary series, “Eyes on the Prize,” and by reading the accompanying book. Neither made any mention of St. Augustine. Huelsbeck’s path to discovery in some ways resembled Dean’s own. The former art student’s film retrieved a piece of St. Augustine history familiar to, but rarely discussed, by longtime residents. Dean had first heard personal stories about the violence that rocked the city while he was helping restore the stained-glass windows of the African-American Trinity United Methodist Church (of which he became the first white member since the Civil War). He learned that

Huelsbeck and his Flagler College students have now added a third episode to St. Augustine’s Civil Rights film history. “Unfinished Journey,” which screens on campus on Feb. 9, documents the city’s efforts to acknowledge what happened in the Civil Rights era and honor the people who fought there to defeat Jim Crow. Huelsbeck’s documentary covers dedication ceremonies that took place in the summer of 2011 to honor the people who participated in the Civil Rights Movement. Acknowledging that monument dedications and speeches can be kind of boring, Huelsbeck admits, “We did initially wonder — where’s the story here?” But he says the students’ goal was to connect the events into a larger narrative of reconciliation and remembrance. “Our task … was to show why these commemorations are so important to the collective memory of our community.” Included in the film is a speech by Andrew Young at the dedication of a memorial in his name in June 2011, and the unveiling of a historic marker at the site where demonstrators

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NewsBuzz Chewing the Fat “Misters Tindel and Michi will be on hand to engage in gentlemanly discourse about their art, the proper pronunciation of the word ‘pecan’ and the multitude of preparations of sow innards, as well as a number of other compelling topics. Pigs feet and pickled eggs will be served in accordance with the long established by-laws governing the display of works of art created by corpulent gentlemen of Southerly regions. Formal attire is discouraged.” — Email from space:eight gallery owner Rob DePiazza announcing the opening of the exhibit “Paper Chase” by Atlanta artists TindelMichi (work pictured). The artists, also known as “Two Fat Southern Boys Who Paint” exhibit their work through March 31 at the gallery, 228 W. King St., West Augustine.

were attacked on St. Augustine Beach by a mob of angry whites. There is also footage of the dedication of the new monument to the “foot soldiers” of the Civil Rights Movement, held last May. “We documented the efforts going on today,” says Huelsbeck, “not only to recognize the past, but to keep alive the spirit of justice for everybody, and to make the community [of St. Augustine] more cohesive.” But as with earlier films, the story of the Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine is juxtaposed with modern St. Augustine — footage of an African-American man jogging on the beach, for instance, as a retired police officer describes the violence on St. Augustine Beach on the day known as Bloody Sunday.

Living in a town where Civil Rights history was made has caused Mark Huelsbeck to be more aware of the values that the movement sought. He hopes others are similarly affected by the story. “[One] theme of the movie is that it is an unfinished journey,” says Huelsbeck. “You have to keep working on it. There’s more to be done.” Susan Cooper Eastman sceastman@folioweekly.com

As part of Flagler College’s Black History Month celebrations, “Unfinished Journey” screens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 on campus at Gamache-Koger Theater in the Ringhaver Student Center, 50 Sevilla St, St. Augustine. Admission is free. flagler.edu

Not Old, Just Crappy “In the ‘historic’ neighborhood today, we have a pink house. A house that’s half-yella and half-blue. A house with three boats in the yard. And we have a house that’s falling down. OK? So nobody is destroying a ‘historic’ neighborhood.” — State Rep. Bill Proctor (R-St. Augustine), mocking the Nelmar Terrace neighborhood in his district at a January meeting of the House Community & Military Affairs Subcommittee. Both the St. Augustine City Commission and residents of the historic neighborhood oppose Proctor’s bill to give the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind eminent domain rights — an issue of concern, since the school has already purchased and leveled one full city block in the neighborhood. Watch a video of the hearing at http://1.usa.gov/zlPmCq (The FSDB discussion begins at mark 104:13. Proctor begins at 132:35.)

PAC It In Restore Our Future Make Us Great Again Feel the Heat Red, White and Blue No 2 Sides America’s Super Alliance United State Billionaires American Citizens of Modest Means Florida Is Not For Sale No Mercy Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow — Just a few the names of the dizzying number of so-called Super PACs that have been created since a 2010 Supreme Court case opened the floodgates to corporations, unions and individuals to spend unlimited sums in political races. (Only the last PAC, started by Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert, could rightly be considered a “joke”). According to the website opensecrets.org, “Restore Our Future,” the Super PAC that supports Mitt Romney, has raised more than any other — $17.5 million. 8 | folio weekly | FEBRUARY 7-13, 2012

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Brickbats to the security officers at Jacksonville Port Authority for delaying the rescue of a critically wounded bald eagle by 24 hours. B.E.A.K.S. bird sanctuary founder Cynthia Mosling was alerted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission that two men had spotted an injured bald eagle huddled on the bank of a creek near Blount Island. When she couldn’t get to the bird because the tide was low, Mosling tried to reach it through the nearby Port Authority property. First, the guards required her to have Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers confirm she was authorized to rescue the bird. Then, after several hours, they told her to return the next day. When Mosling and the two men rescued the bird on the high tide the next morning, it was perilously close to death from a gunshot wound in its wing. Bouquets to Blu Salon and other Five Points businesses for joining together to raise money for vintage clothing store owner Wendy Somerset. Following a 2008 attack in Five Points in which she was pistol-whipped and beaten while bystanders did nothing, Somerset needs additional reconstructive facial surgery. The community hosted a benefit concert at which local folk/Americana band The Valley The Storm performed. Brickbats to the members of the Jacksonville Ethics Commission for responding with silence when vice-chairman Helen Ludwig spouted a racist comment. Suggesting there was something going on under the surface regarding the mayor’s refusing to release money to fund the city’s new ethics office, 90-year-old Ludwig commented, “There’s a nigger in the woodpile.” Ludwig subsequently resigned and apologized, saying it was a phrase her father used to use, while acknowledging that’s “no excuse.” However, the meeting ended without anyone making a move to correct Ludwig or observe that her language was unacceptable.

NewsBuzz Flying High “The greatest commercial in the history of Jacksonville International Airport.” — How JIA spokesman Michael Stewart described the halo effect of the endorsement CNN anchor Erin Burnett gave to JIA. As has been Tweeted and Facebooked and generally celebrated, Burnett raved about the airport’s public art (as in Concourse C’s men’s bathroom, pictured), soaring spaces, live music and helpful employees after she was delayed at JIA following the Republican debates (http://bit. ly/ygcLK2). “I think it might be America’s best airport,” she said on “Erin Burnett OutFront” on Jan. 27. UNF also got some love from CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, who called the campus “beautiful” and “fabulous.”

Correction The Jan. 31 cover story “Cristian Conversion” said that Sheriff John Rutherford endorsed Matt Shirk in his successful bid for public defender in 2008. Sheriff Rutherford supported Shirk’s opponent Bill White. Also, the story stated that attorney E. Gray Thomas had joined the team of private attorneys representing Cristian Fernandez. The attorney’s name is D. Gray Thomas.

Fear & Loathing “He’s basically terrorized the pension fund.” — Police and Fire Pension Fund governing board member Peter Sleiman, describing fund critic Curtis Lee to The Florida Times-Union. Lee plans to contest a settlement Sleiman worked out with the Florida Commission on Ethics to pay $2,500 for incorrectly filling out his 2005-’09 financial disclosure forms. Lee contends the fine is too small and doesn’t demand enough clarification of Sleiman’s debts and assets. Lee wants Sleiman to resign the board because he no longer lives in Duval County, one of the requirements for membership.

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“Shrimping Through the Years” — Theme for the 2012 Pirate Parade in Fernandina Beach, part of the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp r Festival. To find out how to ente of age foot the parade or view floats from last year’s parade, go on to shrimpfestival.com and click the pirate, or call parade director Desiree Dinkel at 261-7562.

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Sportstalk

Cut That Meat!

Celebrating the end of Peyton Manning

ver the years, opinions on Peyton Manning have been neatly polarized. There are those who love Peyton — the fiery, onfield demeanor, the precision passing, the tough-mindedness. And then there are those who hate Peyton, often for those very same characteristics. Jacksonville’s full of those haters — God knows we saw the Jags torpedoed by Peyton’s plays throughout the last decade. But it looks like those days are coming to an end. Peyton Manning’s health has been an issue for a while. Three separate surgeries in the last 20 months, all of them dealing with his neck.

There is no rational purpose for spending millions of dollars on Peyton’s roster bonus, and all parties involved should know that. And jaunts to Europe for stem-cell therapy — not approved by the FDA, and likely a violation of the NFL’s personal conduct laws, too. He has a family history of spinal stenosis. Yet the fiction has been maintained that Manning could return. They said it all last season — just a matter of time, even though dude couldn’t even practice. But now that fiction has a price: $28M. That’s how much Colts’ owner Jim Irsay is on the hook for, should he keep Peyton on the roster and pay that bonus in a few weeks. Should he do it? The Jags partisan in me says absolutely. Tie up almost $30 million in a player who, it’s nearly guaranteed, will never play another down of meaningful football. Keep him, by all means! Tradition! Think of all the No. 18 jerseys in the crowd — don’t make them throwbacks! Of course, anyone paying attention to what’s coming out of Indy these days is aware that, most likely, Peyton can’t be retained. The team has a new head coach — former Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano — who isn’t going to want a power-struggle with the legendary quarterback who served as a de facto coach last season while sidelined. Colts have declared their intent to draft Stanford signal-caller Andrew Luck, a man most have tipped as a sure-fire star in the league. All this drama led Manning to complain about Indy’s

toxic atmosphere in; rightly so, because they’re trying to poison him out. Peyton Manning is a household pest. And 2012 is his D-CON. There is no rational purpose for spending millions of dollars on Peyton’s roster bonus, and all parties involved should know that. Odds are, Manning’s decommissioning will be handled more smoothly than that of DG9 here in Jax. It won’t happen after a practice, days before the season’s slated to start. No, it’ll happen quietly, on a cold February day in a city most famous for being the setting for “One Day at a Time” and the birthplace of famed American author Kurt “Snarf ” Vonnegut. But there will be no breakfast of champions of Peyton Manning. He, like all other athletes, will find that the game decides when it’s done with you, not the other way around, no matter how you spin it. No more snarky commercials. Just a place in an analyst’s chair, making that easy money like Tony Dungy and Michael Irvin, and, yeah, I’m frankly envious. But his playing days should be over. There are some who wonder, reflexively, if Manning should be brought in as a backup somewhere, to bestow tutelage on young quarterbacks. Or if he should become a real coach. These are not practical ideas. We saw how well Colt QBs did last year, with the Great One right there helping coach them up. The great ones have a hard time becoming great coaches. They do better if they, like Michael Jordan in the NBA, move into ownership. Jordan’s hard line position did as much as anything else to break the players’ union’s back and to provide, implausibly, the most compelling NBA regular season in years, with its truncated death march schedule. Manning could play a similar role, were he interested in buying into a franchise and watching that money just roll in. The last thing I’d like to see happen is for Peyton Manning to take one last deal somewhere. To find himself going out on a stretcher in Minnesota or New Jersey, chasing that glory for no good reason. We saw how it ended for Brett Favre once the media stopped protecting him. We’ve seen a lot of washed-up athletes play themselves out. Peyton needs to listen to his body. The Colts need to listen to the doctors. A great career, but it’s over. AG Gancarski Twitter @AGGancarski themail@folioweekly.com

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TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

Sebastian, I never knew how beautiful the world was until you entered my life. When you hold me in your arms, I feel safe and secure, and every time you look at me and smile, I fall in love all over again. I’ll unchangingly love you forevermore. Always your Valentine, Ashley

YOU ARE WORTH THE 33 YEAR WAIT!!!

Dearest Adam, Hard to believe what life was like before you … and now I’ll never have to know what it’s like without you! I love you babe, Happy Valentine’s Day. Love, Puma

143 MAMI

Mami you always say you. Luv me with all your Heart … and I see you Heart and I raise you a SOUL … Luv you always

MARVELOUS MISADVENTURES OF DUSTIN AND DEE

To my Dustin: Watered by trials, tribulations and endless devotion, our love has blossomed into something greater than I ever imagined. Each morning we wake up together sparks the beginning of another misadventure for us, and those darn things were what made me fall for you. I love you love.

HEY DADDYCAKES!

It’s our 10th Valentine’s Day together and just wanted to let you know I couldn’t imagine my life without you! Next Valentine’s, we’ll have our TWINS to celebrate with. Cheers to many more years of love and laughter. Love you more each day! Love, Mommycakes

TO MY KIKI

You’ve shown me that love is more than just a dream. It can be reality. I love you.

I LOVE YOU, STILL

Through all the rough times we had, Eden still shines as our greatest achievement. She reflects all that is good, silly, smart and strong that is in both of us. We will always be a family, broken or not.

LINUS PEPPER

You make my life better every day you’re in it. I love your sweet face. XOXO forever.

STRAWBERRY LOVE BUBBLES

When I first saw you I was in awe, to say you complete me is an understatement! The best thing to happen to my life is you and the kids! I love you from your green gummy bear.

LOVE/HATE...IT’S ALL THE SAME!

Even though we agree to DISagree lot, I am still lucky to have you around. You’ve been in my life for a long time now and since I can’t get you to go away, I guess I’ll have to keep you! Late night library trips are what keeps me going! It doesn’t always matter if the world around us is crazy bc we’re crazier! Just remember that I love you and no matter what happens you’re still my bff! Hate/Love, what’s the difference?!

WE FELL IN LOVE IN A HOPELESS PLACE

We’ve known each other what seems like forever. Sometimes we are happy, and others, well let’s skip that part. The world may not like the love we have. But I’m very happy to call you my love. Watching you smile when I come around is the best gift I could ever receive. Thank you for changing me back to decent guy you know. You’re witty and beautiful which is a dangerous combo. I’m lucky to be part of your life. With all the people that tell us no we somehow say yes. Happy Valentine’s Day N8

TO A MOST REMARKABLE WOMAN!

To a beautiful woman who has captured my heart and my soul. Thank you Maida, for being the woman you are and allowing me to be part of your life. Brent

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

TO INFINITY, AND BEYOND!

FOR MY ZEUS

ALWAYS AND FOREVER!

Sleepy Bear, will always beat you to this book of love, hope you’re doing good; miss you “WHOOMP WHOOMP” Papa Bear

“MESSI” MILES

You make my heart soar like a hawk, every day. Thanks for being such a good boy. I love you always.

DOS BESOS PARA SIEMPRE

It’s almost been 10 years since we met in Spain. This year, we become husband and wife. You’ve brought me so much happiness and amazing adventures. I look forward to a lifetime of more. I’ll forever be “tangled up in you.” Happy Valentine’s Day, Rhett.

TO MY LOVER

Happy VD to sexy, bearded, muscle man. You melt my heart and make my bed like nobody else could. Let’s kick the dog out of the room tonight, if you know what I mean (wink, wink). I LOVE YOU!!

SHE THINKS SHE ONLY LOOKS BETTER THAN BAD

My red-headed beauty queen, how I adore you. Ever since our first sushi date, I knew you were something special! Always keep it sleazy & strictly platonic and this friendship will never die! XOXO, Indy

GATORS LOVE BRONCOS

To my strong and studly polar bear: thanks for your unending support and growing appreciation for Tim Tebow. I’m so lucky to have found a man who’ll share so much with me, like spotify, sushi, chapstick and steamy showers. Your fried rice rocks my plantains. With love: Baby Goose

MITCHELL LOVEY DOVEY SNUGGY BUGGY

Mitchell, you are my favorite everything. I am the luckiest mommy in the universe!! You never cease to amaze me; you’re so smart, loving, generous and funny. I am so proud. Thank you for being you — you’re the very best. I love you to the moon and back.

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I wanted to say I LOVE YOU! And our love is 1,000,000 times deeper since you blessed me with my beautiful little girl. I’m so happy to share this joy with you.

Lil J, It’s been a year now and WOW what a great time I’ve had with you; love you tons and hope for many more years ahead :) Love Big J Michael: With 12 years behind us and a lifetime ahead of us, I want to thank you for loving me … and for allowing me to love YOU. You’re my favorite husband EVER, and I don’t know what I would do without you. Happy Valentine’s Day, handsome! Love, Christina

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Love at first sight? Some say there is no such thing but we know it to be true. Always and forever I only want to be with you. Memories and photos we share can never compare to the true love we have found here. The last 12 years have been true bliss, so many moments I never want to miss. XOXOXO

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No amount of words could ever express how happy you make me. Thank you for being the best boyfriend ever, for making me feel beautiful every day, and for loving me unconditionally. You are the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I love you Zeus, forever and always.

KISS KISS!

Babe, since u have been in my life I have had a permanent smile on my face. Every day I wake up, it’s next to the person I want to be with for as long as you will have me! I feel like a very lucky girl ’cause I have you as my boo! I LOVE YOU PTJ!

TO MY PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Querido, we have loved in the past, we are loving in the present and we are gonna love in the future. How many stars and planets in the universe had to align themselves perfectly for this to happen, to find each other again, to love again, never to be apart. Happy Valentine’s Day to my soul mate.

CAT DADDY, YOU MAKE MY KITTY PURR

My life is amazing because you are in it. We always have so much fun together. You are sexy, patient, kind, generous and an amazing husband and father, there is no one else like you. I can’t wait to submit 80 more of these Book of Love entries with you as my inspiration.

I STILL DON’T KNOW, BUT I HAVEN’T SAID NO!

Last year you caught my heart then let it go. This year you want it right back and I might just do that as my love gift to you on Valentine’s Day.

THE BEST THING THAT’S HAPPENED TO ME!

Layla Christina Jovic, with you in this world, there is no way mommy can have a bad day. One look at you makes my world the brightest it’s ever been. You are and always will be mommy’s best friend. Thank you for giving me reason to smile. Love you, Pookie Bear

TO MY ONE AND ONLY

I wanted to thank you for being in my life. You make it so easy for me to love you. I love coming home to you after a long day. You always know how to make me feel better. I’m so lucky to have you. I love you, Terrance Alexander.

LOVE GREW FROM FRIENDSHIP

When we were only friends, I couldn’t have predicted that it would grow into more. I am so happy to have you as my lover and my friend. I can’t wait to see where the future takes us. I love you, Roland.

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Naughty Pictures

Local boudoir photographer captures inner bad girls at their best angle indsay Pullen has seen a lot of skin. A lot of panties, a lot of high heels, a lot of come-hither stares. To some, it may sound like a guilty pleasure. For Pullen, it’s just another day at the office. As founder and owner of Bad Girl Boudoir in St. Augustine, it’s her job to uncover the irresistible temptress in ordinary women — photographically speaking, at least. “I want my photos to portray confidence like I’m a badass,” says the 26-year-old of her photography practice. “I want all of my clients to look like confident, strong women.” Since opening in 2010, Boudoir (French for a woman’s bedroom or private room) has become a popular form of photo gift from wives, girlfriends and brides-to-be. In fact, it got so busy that Pullen has decided to “take the next step” of quitting her

The outcome is Bad Girl Boudoir, and over the past couple of years, Pullen’s photographed hundreds of women. “The name ‘Bad Girl’ can be interpreted in two ways,” she explains. “’Bad Girl’, as in a naughty girl, and ‘Bad Girl’, as in a badass, confident girl. I love how they are both appropriate.” When a woman contacts Pullen for a Boudoir photo package (most run between $565 and $765), she sends them a pre-shoot questionnaire to fill out, so she can find out what kind of look they’re going for — implied nudity, edgy, pin-up or 1940s Hollywood glamour. Next, she gathers her all-female staff for the shoot. Depending on the package, she hires a makeup artist or hairstylist and does the rest of the prep herself. Clients comes to Pullen’s home studio and

“Most of the girls look like a deer in headlights at first,” she concedes. “It’s my job to pose them in flattering ways.”

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day job — a full-time post as a graphic designer — to pursue her real love: photographing women in lingerie, corsets and thigh-highs. She’s been at it full-time for about a year. While most get the photos as a pre-wedding gift (often dubbed with the sexist title of “altar insurance”), Pullen says about half her clients do it for different reasons. “Other girls do it as a weight-loss incentive or for a divorce present to themselves,” Pullen explains of the other 50 percent of her clientele. But for Pullen, no matter why a woman comes to her, the goal is 2012 the same. She wants them to leave the studio feeling empowered — and with a collection of sexy, flattering photos to share, or just keep in a shoebox under the bed. Born in Jacksonville, raised in Middleburg and now a St. Augustine resident, Pullen graduated magna cum laude from University of North Florida with a bachelor of fine arts and a concentration in graphic design. While at UNF, she took black-and-white film photography and photojournalism — both required courses — and fell in love. “It wasn’t until I took those classes that I appreciated the art and the technique behind it,” she admits. After graduation, Pullen discovered the work of Boudoir Divas, a San Diego-based group of women photographers who helped establish Boudoir as a viable trend. Inspired, she took classes at a local community college, a few photography classes with area artists and spent hours researching online.

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sort through outfits, backdrops and furniture — including a red velvet Victorian loveseat and an ivory button-back chair. Pullen teaches clients how to move their bodies and manipulate their facial expressions to effect their most attractive look. “Most of the girls look like a deer in headlights at first,” she concedes. “It’s my job to pose them in flattering ways.” Pullen says that she feels especially connected to photography as an art form because she’s a “people pleaser” and loves a person’s reaction when they see themselves as a part of her art. “A majority of my clients have absolutely no experience in front of the camera and have never done anything like this before. They are just everyday women of all different backgrounds, shapes and sizes,” Pullen says. “I love to hear what my client’s significant other’s reaction is to the photos. My client feels so confident and sexy because of his jaw-dropping reaction, and it definitely turns up the heat in the relationship.” Influenced by photographers like David LaChapelle, Russell James, Annie Leibovitz and Feather Love Photography, Lindsay Pullen’s work is more illustrative and glamorous than traditional Boudoir photography, using fine art principles and graphic design techniques for editing and cropping. “I actually consider myself a visual designer,” she says. “I’m an artist. I’m always trying to experiment. I’m always trying to push myself.” Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com

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Dearest Michael, We’ve been together over 16 years now, and I am happy that we will celebrate 15 years of marriage this June. I didn’t think it was possible, but I know now that I love you more today than I did back then. Your love is what sustains me, and I hope that I can be the husband you want and need me to be. Forever yours, John (your nubby nub)

MOJO SEES THE LOVE YO

You are my missing piece, my soul mate, my final horcrux. No matter how down life gets us, always remember that I’ll be there to feed you jello when the time comes. I’ll burn as brightly as I can for you if you’ll keep protecting me from the wind. I love you more than I can express, you sexy doorman. Forever yours, Your Smokey Smurf

MY TALL HOT SWEDISH FISH

Habibti, It’s been three years, my love is stronger for you, and I crave you more intensely than when we met. When I see you, your radiant, absolute beauty still makes my heart race and takes my breath away. I cannot imagine life without you. Love, Habibi

JAYBIRD,

I love you more than I can even explain. I hope I make you as happy as you make me. Anna

DUMB DUMB POOPIE HEAD

Still singing & poker playing but not ever together. You & I are still Forever. It’s February 14th in this New Year. How about you & I go have a beer? XOXO

JUST BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU

Happy Valentine’s Day to our little munchkins Jazzy, Lilly and TJ Alexander. We love having you around, it brings so much joy and laughter to our lives. We are so proud of everything you do. We want you to know how much you mean to us. We love you very much. Daddy, Laylo and Tina.

SUPERHERO, SUPERFAST AND SUPER-FASHIONABLE, MY FAVORITE THREE Julianna, Alyssa and BB, for the past 5 years you kids have brightened my world. My life is full of fun, joy, laughter and meaning. Every day starts with you in mind. Your smiling faces and warm embraces make life amazing. Thank you three so much for showing what is truly important in life.

TO MY LOVE

I love you Neil Maddox with all my heart! Love, Jessica Carroll <3

GOT R DONE

I love my hubby Nick. Love, his wifey, Frances

“FIREWOOD” TO FLAME

Darling, I’m so very glad I read your books instead of burning them. You’re the only one in my life. Be my Valentine or I’ll falafel.

JANE LOVES TARZAN

Mike, I never thought it was possible to love a man more every day, but we’re almost 7 years in and I can say without a doubt that I love you more today than yesterday and I’ll love you even more tomorrow! Your very happy wife and baby girl, Jane xoxo

MY LOVE, ELLIOTT

With each day that passes, I find more reasons to love you more. We have been there for each other through the tough times. I want you to know how much I appreciate you for everything you do. I pray for many more years to come. Love, Sweets.

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ALWAYS WITH ALOHA

Scott Legg, We may have our ups and downs, but no matter what, we stick together. I love you with all my heart and soul. Always and forever, Em

I LOVE ALL MY LADIES

Happy Valentine’s Day to Mama, Miss Patti, Auntie Bonnie, June, Auntie Michelle, Melissa, Auntie Alexis, Annie, Pam, Lorie, Jenny Jo, Kara and last but not least, the LOVE of my life, Andrea Pettit! Love, Aaron

EVEN THOUGH JAWS IS CLOSED. . .

We are going to have the best time in Orlando for our one year! Thanks for the anniversary gift(s) and for everything you do, you are the best boyfriend I could ask for. I f***ing love you! Happy Valentine’s, babe! PS you look really skinny.

SWEPT OFF MY FEET BY BLAKE

When we met 10 years ago at Trinity, I never thought on February 12, 2012, I would be calling you my husband. I am so grateful for you and your perfect love. Ever thine, ever mine, ever ours.

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TO J FROM L

I love you, baby, and am so proud to be yours and privileged to call you mine. May we last to the end of time!

HECATE & SLAVE

and when the day arrives I’ll become the sky and I’ll become the sea

BIG TUNA

You make me laugh more than anyone ever has. I am so blessed to have you in my life. Thank you for being you and not being afraid to be you. I love you more with each swiss miss!

I LOVE YOU, BOBBY!

I just wanted to tell you that I love you. So very much and thank you for taking care of me. You go above and beyond the call. I couldn’t ask for a more amazing husband. I love you.

AT THE END OF THE DAY

We are my plan, and you are my prize. I love loving you.

YOU ARE MY SUPERMAN

It’s amazing being married to a man that asks me every day to marry him! I love you, Brent, and am still honored to be your wife. I know this love we share is special, we are very blessed! Happy Valentine’s Day, my heart. Love, Sheri

FLAT + SLICE

Roses are red, violets are blue, MORE than all the kale in my fridge and quinoa in my cupboard is how much I love you!

DADDY ROCKS!

We love you and want you to know how special you are to us. You are fun-loving, hard-working and love freely. We are blessed to have been together so long and can look forward to many more good times with the family we created. Happy Valentine’s Day!

ABUELA W.L.O.

This is our third VD together. We’ve had good times and bad times. We’ve had some unforgettable events that have shocked family & friends. We started 2012 with two big bangs. The LOVE we share has been strong and kept us together. Thanks for the LOVE you have given Maya & Me. Abuelo J.A.E.

MY INDIANA BOY

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there. Jalal ad-Din Rumi quote. Love You Boo.. Xx

20 YEARS AGO WE GOT ENGAGED

Happy 20th anniversary of the day we got engaged! It’s been a wonderful 20 years and I’m looking forward to many more! I love you.

TO THE GEEK THAT STOLE MY HEART

Though we quote Star Wars to each other like a famous love sonnet, I wouldn’t change a thing. Happy Valentine’s Day, Allan! Love, Samantha

KITTEN LOVES LAMP

I never thought I would find someone to love that would love me back so unconditionally. It’s been wonderful to share my life with you. I love your humor and how you make me feel so secure. I love you and hope I continue to make you happy.

** TO MY CUPCAKE **

You are the sweetest thing in my life! Love you to the moon and back! Love always. Mommy xoxo

CHRISTAL

It has been nine amazing years with you. Even though I have put you through hell, you’ve stuck by my side. The next nine will be even better. I love you long time, lady!

FOR ANNA

How could I love you with any part of me. Closed to you in any way. When I hold you to me as I do. The chambers of my heart unlocked. All the doors flung open. You have run of the house. M

SMOODY, YOU’RE THE ONE I LOVE

“From the very first moment I saw you. That’s when I knew. All the dreams I held in my heart. Had suddenly come true.” Be mine, be mine. Selma

WE KEEP IT CLASSY

Our first kiss was in the Ritz Parking Lot, we love eating at hole-in-the-wall places & an abandoned beach firepit made for a great NYE. You are perfect for me

WE ARE A FORCE

Marvin, I wouldn’t change a thing about our life. We are powerful together. I love the way you make me feel about

I WILL WAIT FOR YOU

Jason, words cannot express how my heart hurts without you here. Since we were 15, our love has transcended through time and life’s issues but one thing has remained true and that is the undying love I will always have for you! I love and miss you ALWAYS!

DAWSON AND TRINITY

Mama loves you more than words can say! You two inspire me every day to be the best mom I can be for you. You are my great accomplishment in this life and words could never be enough to tell you how much I LOVE YOU! Oceans and Mudpuddles forever!

YOU WERE NEO, I WAS WONDER WOMAN

That was the night I started to float. You’re the first man to make my heart dance, mind race and body shiver at the same time. My wish is that we always travel together on our journeys, never reaching a destination. Happy V-day Baby! <3, Keri

YOURMAMASHARLEY

Though you are not on the road right now, know that you will always be my iron man. You, with the sweetest heart. I love you! Your forever wife

DEAR LIL SPOON

Hey babe, this is our first Valentine’s Day together and I already know it’s going to be the best one yet because I get to spend it and celebrate it with the love of my life YOU. Thank u for everything, ur truly amazing. Love BIG Spoon

YOU ARE MY SUPERMAN!

Jason Goddin, It is no secret that you have powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men! So happy to be your Lois Lane. You know I adore you, right?

EMB

Sharing a bathroom with you has been an incredible challenge for my nose all these years but other than that you’re a decent wife. For the record, if Succinylcholine is ever found in my system at autopsy, everyone will now know you did it. XXXOOO’s . DFB

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Poolman. POF. Wednesday. Fungus. Old Man. Zen. Towel head. Sunshine. Love. Sweetheart. King B. My Lord. Mr. No-stache. Ho-Lee Schitt. Big Money. Sporker. Sleep-talker. Big Pimping. Big Daddy. Just a few reasons I love you. Keep the smiles coming! #21 myself with just a simple glance. You make me better! I love you deeply. Yours always, Wendi

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Arick, time has flown and you still strap my helmet tight with no complaints. Now “Onion” is on the way. I’m excited every day to see your smile. Love you to the sideways 8. XOXOXO

THERE YOU ARE LOLITA

Hand in Hand, Heart to Heart, I hope we never part. You make me smile, You make my heart sing. Even when you are hopped up on Zings. Thank you for loving me and thank you for caring. You are the best even when you’re not sharing. I’m so glad you found me on that line because without you I wouldn’t be able to laugh when G says “That’s Mine.” Love you Sugar Bear! So glad we are spending another V-Day together! You are so special to me & I love you! XOXOXOX

DANE MY LOVE

I never knew love until I met you. You are my hope, my strength, my better half; and for that, I am the most thankful of all the thankfuls. ILY

DITTO DARLING

You never cease to put a smile on my face. My “Amazing Grace” and my best friend. Whether we’re staring at a project or the stars in the sky, I’m just excited to be by your side. Tyler, I love you more than rainbows and unicorns and can’t wait to see where our journey takes us. Forever & always, Christa

DYLAN IS AWESOME

Thank you for being a wonderful son. You make us very proud every day. You are so smart and have such a kind soul. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Mom and Dad

MUST BE DOIN SOMETHIN RIGHT

Nicole, I love you so much! Baby, you are the most amazing person I have ever had the privilege of knowing and I am so lucky that you’re mine. I can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store for us. My love always and forever.

LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK

Austin, you are the love of my life. Thank you for putting up with me. So excited to see what is to come in our future. To many more Valentine’s Days! Love, Natalie

21 YEARS AND STILL BEST FRIENDS

To my best friend Troy: the last 21 years have been one heck of a ride, through the ups, downs, good & bad, I always know at the end of the day no matter what, someone loves me ! I couldn’t ask for a better husband and father and most of all best friend. Here’s to another 21 years, Valentine, I love you. Stephani

CLOUDLESS HEAVEN

When I’m with you I feel like I can do anything, and you make me want to be a better person. You are my light, and I can’t imagine a life without you in it. I tried to think of the best way to describe how I feel, but instead I decided to sum it up in one quote from Victor Hugo. “What I feel for you seems less of earth and more of a cloudless heaven.”

ROOTY TUTIE FRESH AND BOOTY

I’ll love you until the day after forever. 56 more to go!

MON AMOR TEA,CIE LA VIE!

Remember those sunny hot long days traveling many roads and many romantic lakes, beaches and intimate places for loving we enjoyed? Our years together continue onward into bright days of delight and discovery in this wide world. My arms are always open for you.

TO GUILLERMO

Every day with you is a day I cherish. I didn’t think it was possible to feel this happy. I love you. Googles

LET’S GO TO # TOWN

John, here’s to being that sappy silly couple we hate. I’ve never been so happy in my life and that’s all thanks to you, babe. I can’t wait to keep one-upping you in our future! Xoxo

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Valentine’s Day wine dine URBAN FLATS 9726 Touchton Road, on the Southside 642-1488 | urbanflats.net Bring in your special someone to celebrate the day of love. Urban Flats will be preparing signature dishes for a special Valentine’s Day experience. The chef creates a threecourse dinner and offers specials on bottles of wine. Entrées include Wood Stone Salmon, Chipolte Rubbed Bistro Steak, or Urban Chicken Pasta. Cost is $39 per couple. Make your reservations today!

BUDDHA’S BELLY ROYAL THAI CUISINE 301 10th Ave. N. in Jax Beach 904-712-4444 | buddhasbellythai.com Join us for an intimate dinner with your loved one in the heart of Jacksonville Beach. Let us make your Valentine’s Day one to remember! Enjoy our chef’s special creations, an extensive collection of fine wines and decadent desserts, like our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake, with a romantic candlelit dinner with your best friend / lover / admirer / whatever. Make it special this year and make your reservations today! Enter to win a Valentine dinner on our Facebook page.

THE MOSSFIRE GRILL & O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB 1537 and 1521 Margaret St. in Riverside 355.4434 mossfire.com 854.9300 obrotherspub.com If you’re a couple or not, it doesn’t matter to us. WE love you! So the hottest restaurants in Riverside are offering specials to make sure no one is lonely this Valentine’s Day! The Mossfire Grill is offering a shared appetizer, two entrées, and a shared dessert for $20 per person! On the single side, check out O’Brothers’ “Un-Valentine’s Day” Special: $10 gets you an entrée and a drink or a beer.

PATTAYA THAI 9551 Baymeadows Road, Ste. 1, on the Southside 646-9506 | ptgrille.com Thai your hearts together this Valentine’s Day. Pattaya Thai is a true culinary experience in Thai dining, influenced by a family of chefs. Add some spice to your evening with someone special while enjoying featured entrées like Shrimp Pineapple Curry, award-winning Coconut Soup, Soh Much Seafood, and full menu of more than 60 tasty traditional Thai and vegetarian items.

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THE GOOD FOOD COMPANY 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 32 (Harbour Village) 329-2407 | thegoodfoodcompany.com Join us for our special Valentine’s Day tasting menu offered Saturday, Feb. 11 and Tuesday, Feb. 14. Consisting of Baked Wild Gulf Oysters, Fig Butter Tempura Scallions, Arugula and Asparagus Salad, shaved in-house Prosciutto with Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette, Steak Diane prepared from inhouse aged tenderloin, Braised Brussel Sprouts in Patchouli Gravy, along with Banana Vanilla Semifredo Cinnamon Mousse for dessert. In addition, our full dining menu will be offered. Reservations are preferred.

BASIL THAI 1004 Hendricks Ave. in San Marco 674-0190 | basilthaisushi.com Enjoy a beautiful Valentine’s Day dinner with us! Sit in our huge wine room or outside on the patio under the beautiful southbank skyline. Our staff will guide you through our traditional Thai dishes and help you select the perfect wine to enhance your experience. Try a freshly made sushi roll as an appetizer! This Valentine’s Day we will offer a free dessert with any two entrees. Book your reservations today. Seating is limited.

THE GROTTO 2012 San Marco Blvd. in San Marco 398-0726 | grottowine.com Seating is extremely limited for this four-course tapas style dinner. First course: Individual servings of Crab Bisque, Roasted Beet, and a Fennel & Orange Salad with Walnut Oil and Sea Salt. Second course: Choice of Rosemary Roasted Rack of Lamb or Pomegranate Glazed Salmon over Couscous and a Salad with Golden Raisins, Pomegranate and Parsley. Third course: Shared offering of fresh Burrata with Tomatoes, Basil, Fig Jam and Honey. Final course: Shared offeringg of flourless Chocolate Torte with Crème Anglais and Mixed Berryy Coulis. g

NIPPER’S BEACH GRILLE 2309 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, 247-3300 Treat your someone special to an evening they will never forget. Enjoy the gentle waterfront breezes while dining to the acoustic sounds of Darren Corlew, and enjoy their BEST OF JAX-winning seasonal menu along with featured Valentine’s Day extras! And be here at Nipper’s for the first weekly Southern Wine Club. Starting at 5 p.m. every Tuesday, indulge in featured reds and whites; tapas included for only $20. Reservations are accepted.

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GREATEST EVER

Just wanted to remind my love just how amazingly wonderful she truly is. She’s the most caring and compassionate woman and mother I know. Happy Valentine’s Day, Baby, I Love You the mostestest Xoxo

FOREVER

It was 12 years ago when we first met. How time does fly. We’ve been through good and bad times but always found our way back to each other. Our relationship has been like a rollercoaster through the years but I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather take the ride with! We have something special and we truly cherish each other. Looking forward to another 12 years of rollercoaster rides and many more after that! I love you now and forever, Sweetpea!

NERD-TO-NERD CONNECTIONS

I’m sure you remember that line as fondly as I do, Brandon. I love you more than you will ever know. Be my Valentine for many more years to come!

ALWAYS AND FOREVER

E.B., A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. A.B.

FOREVER & EVER

another 20 Valentine Days with you. <3 I love you!!! Happy V-Day!!

DEAR RICKY

Thank you for teaching me how to eat Mudbugs. Who would have ever thought that sucking the brains out of a little salty crustacean’s head could be so delicious! They’re all I crave now, and for this, I love you!

GLAD WE MET BACK UP

Hey Chelle, I’m so glad that after all these years were back in each other’s lives. I have 2 admit it was a little strange at first, but now it’s time ta finish what we started! I Love You. ;)’ TOM

HAPPY V-DAY DW

You’re my best friend and now my C.U.P. So happy you’re in my life. LYLT!! B-DUB

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That was the line you gave me 10 years ago and I’ve been falling hard ever since. I’m so glad to be married to you, Abel Greene. I love you so much with all of my heart and just know that I do love you more. You’re seriously the best thing in my life and you’re so amazing every day. Thanks for treating me so good. I love you!

F THE WORLD. IT’S U & ME BABY!

Dan, since we met our journey has been incredible & we have experienced just about everything a couple can go thru, but knowing that I have you makes it all manageable. Thank you for being my partner. Remember F the World! It’s U & Me Baby! Love always, Aimee

I SCHMOON OVER YOU!

We’ve been hangin’ for a while now; snuggling, taking walks, napping, photo shoots, and even some secret kisses. I think it’s time we take the next step and make it official: Will you be my Valentine and I will be your long lost Schmoo? <3 Schmanie

Bobby, I’ve never even gotten the time to dream of “the perfect guy” because I’ve always had you by my side to show me what the “perfect guy” is like instead. Since I was 16, I’ve known we were a forever kind of item. My favorite kind of all. I love you!

LADY LOVE

DADDY LOVES BABYDOLL!

Every day my life gets better having you to share it with me. I could never imagine being without you. I’m so blessed to be a part of your life. Thank you for making my dreams come true!

eclipses my heart. She is my everything. She has taken my breath. She has taken all I can give. When I leave this world and turn to dust, she can have that, too.

SAYE DG

To My Peppermint Chocolate, Life is fabulous ever since your cousin introduced us on 10/13/11. I would have never imagined we would already be engaged. You have brought so much love, joy and happiness into my life. You are my eternal love. You are the definition of what a real man truly is. My Extraordinary Babe is who you are. I love you and I am ready to spend the rest of my life with you. Everlasting Love, Tracy G.

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To my husband Reggie with all my heart and soul. We have spent the last 20 years together and can’t wait to spend

Sending love to my mom on her birthday + Melissa on our 2nd married Valentine’s! Love, Kevin

I SIMPLY ADORE YOU

SENDING HUGS

Happy Valentine’s Day to my Doll Doll Daughter and my Bear Bear Son! I love you both so very, very much. You mean the world to me. Mommabears aka Momma xoxo

ODE TO MY HUSBAND JOSE

Jose, I love you. You love me. May we always be. True to thee. Kimmi

HUGS AND KISSES

Happy Valentine’s Day, my Giovanni! Thank you for loving me. I love you with all my heart. Vicki xoxo

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Happy Valentine’s Day to my UBFF!! Lylt! OBVI! :) BDUB

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I LOVE YOU! U R the BEST, in case I forgot 2 tell ya. LYLT Happy Valentine’s Day 2012.

DUSTY DELIGHTS

Dusty, This is our fourth Valentine’s Day! I love you and enjoy our life together. I am looking forward to more days and adventures together. Love, Peacock

JANIE LOVES CARL

Mr. Foster, noble tiger, your stripes light my life. This monkey clings eternal to your fur. Make me mix CDs forever and I will knit each stitch for you. Oh home, let me go home; home is wherever I’m with you. Love, Mrs. Foster

BLUEBOTT. GREENBOTT. ROBOT.

My heart only had room left for you, that true love that will never fade. I hope you know, my dear, in this short time, you will always be my favorite love story. Happy Every Day & Happy Valentine’s Day.

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My Family inside and out! For the world’s best parents, most awesome siblings, I love you all so much :) Dad, Mom, Megan, Sam, Josh, Matt, Sarah and Gabe. Love always, Mandy

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO THE WORLD’S BEST MAMA!! We love you and everything that you have done for us! From the world’s most grateful grandkids and great grandkids, Casey, Corey, Erin, Shannon, Daniel and Ally

HAPPY V-DAY, CASEY AND COREY WISENBURG

To the most handsome & kind young men in the world. Love, Dad, Amanda and Bear

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO THE HERRON FAMILY Happy Valentine’s Day to you all because you are soooo sweet! Michael, Jennifer, Hunter, Mackenzie, Tristan. Love, the Hudgens Family

MY HEART (LEE W.)

I’m here not because I am supposed to be here or because I’m trapped here, but because I’d rather be with you than anywhere else in the world. Just saying.

Happy Valentine’s Day! You are sexy and sweet and mine! I love you with all my heart!!! Forever! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO XOXOXOXO

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TO MY SWEET PUPPYLUFFAGUS

I want to be where you are. You spoil me. I could live in your mouth. I savor the taste and texture of each moment we share, and when you’re away I miss you madly. I believe in you. I trust you. We finally found out LOVE is real.

MY SEXY WIFE!!

Wifey, you are beautiful, sexy and smart! We’ve had our moments, but know this: I love you more with every day we have together! You are my world, and I cherish having you in my life. Hubby

13 WONDERFUL YEARS

After one beautiful year of marriage, I am still the happiest Wifey Kitty in the world because I have you, the most wonderful Hubby Puppy I could ever ask for! Thank you for everything that you do! Happy Valentine’s Day!! I love you with ALL my heart!! Love, Kittyluffagus

ROBERT, ABIGAIL AND WILLIAM,

It wouldn’t be FW’s Book of Love without a note from me. I’m very proud of all my sweet little children who are now on their own. Time to move on, time to get goin’. Love you; mean it, Mom

Hey Marcus, This is the first time I’ve done anything like this but I wanted you to know how much I love you. I want the world to know it, too. Things haven’t always been easy but there’s never been a day that’s gone by I haven’t felt so lucky that we found each other. So young too! It’s difficult to express what you mean to me. Every day you continue to amaze me. You’re a blessing and I hope we have many more wonderful years. Keep being yourself because you rock, and I’ll keep being the woman who absolutely adores you. I love you, honey. Krista

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Dear Daddy Turtle, I’m still here trying to raise Baby Bird. I’m sure u can see that now he’s a Turtle-Bird. Silly & sentimental just like US. Thanking God & trying 2 b grateful 4 the beautiful pieces left behind. Mamma Turtle

Thank you for your love, support, and unconditional love over the years. Happy Valentine’s Day, sweetheart. Me

TO BOO,

When I think of fear, my thoughts are few, because I’m never alone, for there’s always you. I need not wonder, if I am truly loved by you, for you have proven repeatedly, that you love me whether you tell me or not. I feel honored and blessed to have you in my life, I love you as my kin, with truth as my witness: “I thank God you are my friend.” Sunshine

I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART

To my Tiger, Kendall Anderson. When things are changing all around us, and the world seems to move too fast, don’t forget, I’ll be right beside you. So when you look ahead to future changes, or think about how the past used to be, don’t forget to look beside you because that’s where you’ll find me loving with all my heart. That’s one thing you can count on that will never change!!!! Your wife, Karen Anderson TING :)

TO MY LITTLE SPOON

I love your uncanny ability to make me laugh hysterically on a regular basis and that you are, by far, the most extreme comic book nerd that I have ever met. I look forward to all the memories yet to be made with both my wieners in our new home.

TRUE LOVE WON’T DESERT YOU

In 1982 our eyes met on a school bus, I was 12 and you were 13. My dad moved me to Alaska but now 30 years later (as fate would have it) we have been together for six years. You truly are my Endless Love! True love won’t desert you, I love you TAP!

I AND LOVE AND YOU

Happy Valentine’s Day, Handsome! You mean so much to me. I admire you for your kindness. I respect you for your character and your honesty. I am thankful for your patience, your support, and for the joy you bring into my life. I love you!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, DANIEL LEE JONES! We love you, you crazy monkey. Love, Dad, Amanda, Casey, Corey and Bear

I love you very much. I can’t wait to marry you next week. Love, Samantha

BRY, YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING!

When I met you, I wasn’t looking for love. I was just going to watch the Gator game. Now, four years later, I have found in you, my best friend and husband. I’m so thankful for your love, googly bear! Happy Valentine’s Day ... and of course, GO GATORS!

2 TURTLES & A TURTLE-BIRD

YOU’RE AWESOME

Thank you for loving me. Dwayne :-)

DINOSAURS ON LOCKDOWN

To my chalk-tagging, pirate ship-stealing, manic mischiefmaking mate. I miss perambulating about, giving into the power of dance storms while being lifted by a karate kick to the face off some MEOW----. Remember to stay away from clouds of negativity and always find friends in those who use the word muck-duck.

MOMMY’S ANGELS

I love you, Nevaeh and Marquelle! Happy Valentine’s Day!

AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH

We’ve built a beautiful life together, and share a love beyond anything I could have imagined. We’ve had our ups and downs, and found that even distance and time couldn’t sever the bond that we have. Our love has been a true adventure. 10 years down and an eternity to go. Love, your wife, Lulu

BEAUTIFUL, ALLIE VESTAL

Roses are red, violets are blue. I am not a poet but I sure do love you! Love always, Willie D.

DATE NIGHT

Wishing to spend a night of fun and games with my Princess Corrie Hines-Daniels! Your Prince, Errol

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Love all y’all so much!! Thanks for everything! XXOO, Mars

DMFH

Baby, I love you more and more every day. I hope one day I can show the world just how much you mean to me. Please don’t give up on us, we are good for each other, don’t be scared of US! R.J.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I’d love for you to be able to always give the best gifts you can without worrying if they’ll be received in the spirit in which they’re given. But that’s not realistic. I’d be ecstatic if you never had to tone down your big, beautiful self out of fear that others may be jealous or intimidated. Yet that’s not a rational option, either. Having said that, though, I want to note: Now and then, both of those pleasurable scenarios can prevail for extended lengths of time. I think you’re now in one of those grace periods. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In accordance with astrological omens, here’s what I wish and predict for you in the near future: You’ll be a connoisseur of temptations. You’ll have a knack for attracting and playing with allurements and enticements. More importantly, you’ll have a sixth sense about the distinction between good and bad bait — between provocative temptations to serve your most fervent dreams and debilitating traps to dissipate your integrity. And when you get a lock on the invigorating, ennobling kind, you’ll know how to work with it so it drives you wild with smart longing.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 19th-century author Eliphas Levi was a hermetic magician whose work has had a major influence on Western mystery

schools. The great secret of magic, he said, is fourfold: “to KNOW what has to be done, to WILL what is required, to DARE what must be attempted, and to KEEP SILENT with discernment.” Your assignment? Apply this approach to your love life. How can you create a relationship with love to be a gift to the world and also make you smarter, kinder and wilder? KNOW what magic you have to do. WILL yourself to do it. DARE to be ingenious and inspired. Don’t tell anyone what you’re doing until you reach your goal. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): After analyzing astro data for this Valentine season, I realized you’d really benefit from being less sober, solemn and serious about intimate relationships. So I decided to amass one-liners to use as you loosen up your approach to togetherness. Deliver them to anyone you’d like to be closer to. 1. “Let’s go maniacally obsess about our lives in a soothing environment.” 2. “We’ll be best friends forever because you already know too much about me.” 3. “It’d be great if you’d schedule your social events around my mood swings.” 4. “I’m sorry I drunk-dialed you before realizing you were already in bed with me.” 5. “I wanna do boring things with you.” (One-liners are from Someecards.com.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The world is an oyster, but you don’t crack it open on a mattress,” said a character in Arthur Miller play. He was referring to the idea that if you’re obsessed with sex and romance, your level of worldly accomplishment may be rather low. It jibes with what a friend in my youth told me when he saw how much of my energy was used pursuing desirable females: “They don’t build statues in parks for guys who chase women.” I realize you may not be too receptive to ruminating on these matters during Valentine season, but omens suggest I advise you do just that. It’s a good time to fine-tune the balance between life-long career goals and the quest for love. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ancient Egyptians thought drinking bear grease could stimulate ardor, while the Greeks believed eating sparrow brains would do the trick. When potatoes first appeared in Spain in 1534, imported from the New World, they were used in love potions and worth more than $1,000 a pound. The Asian rhinoceros was hunted nearly to extinction because its horn was thought to have aphrodisiac properties. Just in time for Valentine season, I suggest you call on a different kind of romantic stimulant that costs nothing and doesn’t endanger any species: be a good listener. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Maybe there’s a soulmate for you in this world. Maybe there isn’t. But you can count on this: If that person is out there, you’ll never bond with him or her by clinging to a set of specific expectations about how it should happen. He or she won’t possess all the qualities you want and won’t always treat you exactly as you wish. I’m sure you already know this deep down, but hearing it from an objective observer may help free you further from the oppressive fantasy of romantic perfection, so you can better recognize and celebrate the real thing. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” So proclaimed Dr. Seuss. It’s an excellent meditation during this season of love. You need more permission to share idiosyncrasies and eccentricities, and you need more freedom to ally yourself with folks whose idiosyncrasies and eccentricities are compatible with yours. On behalf of the cosmos, I give you that permission. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

Getting hitched? We have all the info you need to make that most memorable day as sweet and stress-free as possible. Whether you’re looking for party locations, the perfect dress or even the ring to get it all started, Folio Weekly’s 2012 Wedding Guide is the total package. Do we guarantee this comprehensive reference will set you on the path to Wedding Day happiness? We do. WHAT TO WEAR BLACK TIE FORMALS

426 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 241-9420 Black Tie Formals has wedding, bridesmaid and mother-ofthe-bride dresses in rich fabrics and flattering styles, as well as shoes, jewelry and gifts. Tuxedo rentals are available, along with same-day service, free groom’s tux package and delivery.

BRIDALS & MORE

12226 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 434-6627, bridalsandmore.net Family-owned-and-operated with more than 20 years of alteration experience, this shop offers a full line of gowns for the wedding party. Veils, accessories and tuxedo rental are also featured.

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4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 101, Jacksonville, 646-0966 4668 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 119, Jacksonville, 565-9252 10300 Southside Blvd., Ste. 230, Jacksonville, 363-8371 9501 Arlington Expwy, Ste. 310, Jacksonville, 725-5970 1939 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 264-9199 13141 City Station Dr., Ste. 101, Jacksonville, 696-6162 Men’s Wearhouse tuxedo specialty department, MW Tux, offers an extensive selection of traditional and fashion tuxedos to rent or buy, like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Kenneth Cole and Wilke-Rodriguez. An in-store consultant helps with the things the groom doesn’t even know he’s supposed to know: vests, shirts, shoes, cufflinks, suspenders, ties and cummerbunds.

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THE BRIDAL SHOP AT THE AVENUES

9365 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville, 519-9900 Established in 1968, The Bridal Shop offers quality gowns for the bride, the mother and bridesmaids. Designers include Maggie Sotero, Paloma Blanco, Allure Walters, Casablanca and Impressions.

9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, Jacksonville, 370-1021 Designer wedding gowns, bridesmaid gowns, flower girl, mother-of-bride or groom and destination dresses are offered at Park Avenue Bridal. Additional items include tuxedos, shoes and purses, gloves, jewelry, slips, garters, guest books, cake knives and servers, candles and pillows.

CONSIGNMENT COTTAGE

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2037 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 744-9707 Located a half-mile south of Jacksonville University, Consignment Cottage carries new and gently worn bridal gowns, flower girls’ dresses, mothers’ dresses and other formals. Plus sizes are available, along with an extensive selection of veils, shoes, lingerie, handbags and jewelry.

DAVID’S BRIDAL

9400 Atlantic Blvd., Regency Park, Jacksonville, 724-0909 9990 Southside Blvd., Shoppes at The Avenues, Jacksonville, 519-8933 With a large selection of gowns in a range of sizes, David’s Bridal offers formal wear for the entire wedding party.

DREAM WEDDINGS & HONEYMOON AT THE WEDDING LOFT

3921 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 858-7006 This one-stop wedding resource and bridal boutique handles it all — full-service wedding planning, bridal gowns, accessories, invitations and custom sashes.

JESSICA McCLINTOCK

10300 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1550, Jacksonville, 519-6830 Located inside The Avenues Mall, this bridal shop carries current styles of bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ and flower girls’ dresses and accessories.

998-9978, tagcustombridal.com Owner Patricia Davis is committed to making custom gowns and bridesmaid dresses using only organic and natural fibers and offers free consultations.

THE TAILOR SHOP

3083 Southside Blvd., Ste. 104, Jacksonville, 642-7780 Gowns are custom-made from silks, laces and charmeuse and other luxurious fabrics at The Tailor Shop. Custom tuxedos and alterations are also available, along with bowties, cummerbunds and tuxedo shirts.

THE WHITE MAGNOLIA BRIDAL COLLECTION

1716 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 352-3309, whitemagnoliabridal.com This San Marco boutique specializes in elegant, couture bridal gowns. Designers include Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Blush, Modern Trousseau, Judd Waddell and Anne Barge. Call to make an appointment.

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LINDA CUNNINGHAM DESIGNS

1049 Kings Ave., Jacksonville, 399-4864 Offering custom-designed wedding gowns, bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride dresses and cocktail suits, Linda Cunningham also has a large selection of custom samples.

13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 31, Harbor Village, 221-9998 A full-service jeweler, Allen’s can custom-design rings. In addition to engagement and wedding rings, Allen’s has fine jewelry for the bride and bridal party, groomsmen’s gifts, watches and accessories to gift-wrap in the bride’s colors.

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434 Third St. N., Jax Beach, 242-9800 Upscale bridal fashions are featured, including designers like Augusta Jones, Essence of Australia, 2 Be Bride and Romona Keveza. Gowns, accessories and jewelry for the bride, attendants and flower girls are available.

8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 6, Jacksonville, 641-8999 Engagement rings, wedding bands and custom designs in platinum, 18K and 14K gold and designer jewelry from D’Oro are available and custom bands can be fitted to existing rings. Engraving and gifts for the bridal party are also available.

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1948 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 824-3673 A full-service bridal shop, Michael’s has been in business for more than 30 years. Designer wedding gowns, bridesmaid, flower girl and mothers’ dresses, and a variety

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355 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 280-7700 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 40, Mandarin, 268-7975 450 S.R. 13 N., Ste. 105, Fruit Cove, 287-0035 10300 Southside Blvd., Avenues Mall, 683-2274 Family-owned-and-operated for 39 years, this full-service jewelry store carries a wide selection of gold and platinum wedding rings. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they’ll create a custom design or special order one.

HELZBERG DIAMONDS

10300 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1205, Avenues Mall, 363-8897 1910 Wells Rd., Orange Park Mall, Orange Park, 264-4322 9501 Arlington Expressway, Ste. 160, Regency Square Mall, 722-1425 With three Northeast Florida locations, Helzberg Diamonds offers wedding bands, cufflinks, watches, pearls, and bridesmaids’ and groomsmen’s gifts.

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HEMMING PLAZA JEWELERS

231 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, 354-5959 This popular shop makes custom jewelry onsite and also features a wide array of designer styles, including distinct wedding sets. Jewelry is repaired and cleaned as well.

HOPE JEWELERS

3582 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 387-6339 The full-service guild jewelry store specializes in platinum, 18-carat and 14-carat designer jewelry. Colored stones, pearls, antique and estate pieces are available, along with bridal jewelry. Hope Jewelers offers special ordering and custom design, and a graduate gemologist and a bench jeweler are onsite.

JACOBS JEWELERS

204 Laura St., Jacksonville, 356-1655 Established in 1890, Jacobs’ bridal department offers fine china, silver, crystal, silverware, serving pieces and gifts for the newlyweds. Free gift wrapping and delivery are available.

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MIRIAM’S FINE JEWELRY

1966 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-7393 2400 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 339-0309 Miriam’s offers an eclectic array of estate pieces and fine jewelry, custom-made bridal jewelry, engagement rings and wedding bands.

NEFF JEWELERS

7 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, 829-5003 Specializing in custom designs in 14K, 18K and platinum, Neff Jewelers is the exclusive authorized Tacori retailer in St. Johns County. The jewelers also offer vintage estate rings.

PICKETT BROTHERS JEWELERS

11481 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 403, Mandarin, 880-3292 Pickett Brothers carries a wide selection of fine jewelry including gold, gemstones, watches, pearls and diamonds. G.I.A. diamond-certified service is available to educate and assist you in making knowledgeable and informed purchases.

SCOTT & SONS FINE JEWELRY

9900 Amelia Island Pkwy., Ste. 2, Fernandina Beach, 491-1550, scottandsons.com This jewelry shop, located at the first traffic light on Amelia Island, has an extensive collection of bridal sets, engagement rinds and wedding bands, including designer brands like Neil Saunders, EDB, Lloyd & Co., Kwiat and more.

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4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 213, Jacksonville, 646-1822 Offering gifts for the whole wedding party, Serendipity carries

jewelry (some designed by local artists) and accessories appropriate for any occasion.

UNDERWOOD’S

2044 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-9741 3617 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 388-5406 330 A1A N., Ste. 204, Shoppes of Ponte Vedra, 280-1202 10300 Southside Blvd., Ste. 1520A, Avenues Mall, 394-1390 After more than 80 years in the business, Underwood’s features a complete bridal registry and consistently wins Best Jewelry Store in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax poll. In addition to brands like Hearts On Fire, Forevermark Diamonds, Ritan and Henri Daussi, Underwood’s carries many name-brand gift items like Lalique, Bacarrat and Waterford. Gift wrapping and free delivery are available. underwoodjewelers.com

REGISTRY & GIFTS BATH JUNKIE

62 A Spanish St., St. Augustine, 810-2284 Having a hard time picking out the bridesmaids’ gifts? Treat them to a party at Bath Junkie, where the bride and attendants can choose a product, create a scent and pick the colors.

BLUE SKY COLLECTION

blueskycollection.com Blue Sky Collection is an online marketplace with unique, personalized options for wedding favors, wedding shower gifts, bridesmaids’ and groomsmen’s gifts and wedding reception decor.

CREATIVE ENGRAVINGS

3414 Hickory Hammock Rd., Jacksonville, 477-0252 Providing engraved gifts for the bridal party and guests, including glassware, pewter and specialty products, Creative Engravings offers affordable gifts with a personalized flair.

INVITATIONS CELEBRATED OCCASIONS

8640 Philips Hwy., Ste. 8, Jacksonville, 504-7608 Celebrated Occasions creates custom invitations and stationery for the couple as well as other stationery items for the ceremony and reception, using exquisite papers with style.

THE DEANE AGENCY

1351 13th Ave. S., Ste. 128, Jax Beach, 224-4890 Deane offers a wide selection of customized engagement announcements, bridal shower invitations, wedding and reception invitations and thank-you cards.

PINEAPPLE POST

2403 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 249-7477, (800) 680-8018 For more than 37 years, Pineapple Post has offered a full range of engraved, thermographed and printed wedding invitations. Crane, William Arthur and many others are available, as well as an online bridal registry.

THINGS VERY SPECIAL

5816 St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, 733-4820 In business since 1972, this shop carries invitations and personal stationery, using eco-friendly Crane 100 percent cotton papers, as well as Carlson Craft and Birchcraft Studios. Guest bookss and notes are also available.

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FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS A FANTASY IN FLOWERS

110 Cumberland Park Dr., St. Augustine, 268-7022, fantasyflowersjax.com This full-service florist offers personal consultations for wedding clients, as well as a range of products for delivery or purchase.

CELEBRATIONS FLOWERS, BALLOONS & GIFTS

13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 6, Jacksonville, 821-8646 Serving Jacksonville for 30 years, Celebrations offers wedding floral and elegant balloon décor for the wedding party, ceremony site and reception. Celebrations also offers baskets, confetti cannons, candies, candles, balloon decorations and balloon releases.

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS

4160 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 674-0000 13760 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 117, Mandarin, 262-6632 3651 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-5217 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 17, Jacksonville, 317-2333 With four locations in Northeast Florida, this business offers freshly prepared fruit in baskets and ceramic containers, hand-crafted to look like floral bouquets, for centerpieces or as hors d’oeuvres. Gourmet chocolate-dipped strawberries and apples, gift-boxed, are also offered. Delivery is available. 510 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-7806 This full-service shop offers artistic floral designs with a natural flair. With the experience of providing flowers for more than 1,000 weddings, Flower Works uses specialty flowers from around the world to ensure each bride has her own unique floral arrangements and bouquets.

GLENN CERTAIN FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN

2659 Park St., Jacksonville, 388-2001 Glenn Certain is a cutting-edge, custom floral design artists’ studio providing complete wedding-planning services and floral designs.

KUHN FLOWERS

3802 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-8601, (800) 458-5846 Serving Northeast Florida for more than 60 years, Kuhn Flowers provides flowers and arrangements, as well as gift items, for weddings large and small. Family-owned and operated, and with locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Amelia Island, Kuhn Flowers’ staff can accommodate any preference. Kuhn Flowers is consistently voted Best Local Florist in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax poll.

1104 Sandpine Ct., St. Augustine, 514-4132, badgirlboudoir.com promise of benefit Bad Girl Boudoir’s photographer Lindsay Pullen specializes in boudoir, pin-up and glam photography, as well as wedding photography collections featuring custom-designed photobook albums. For boudoir photos, the all-female staff (a photographer and a team of makeup artists and hair stylists) holds a completely private session.

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1404 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-0016, lizflowers.com LSFD offers a fresh approach to floral design and event décor for every occasion, inspired by their creativity and passion.

BRP PHOTO

3105 Sandhurst Rd. E., Jacksonville, 614-1090 BRP Photo is husband-and-wife team Bobby and Shannon Pickle, who specialize in weddings, engagement and family photos. BRP will capture your Trash the Dress event, too.

CHELSEA PHOTOGRAPHIC

1617 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 399-3939 Specializing in wedding photography and featuring up-to-theminute technology, Chelsea offers bridal portraits in the studio or on location, and processes digital and film in-house.

CHRISTIAN OMNIMEDIA

Jacksonville, 724-3331 Amelia Island, 277-3156, christianomnimedia.com This company understands that a wedding video is one of the most cherished of keepsakes. Videographers Merrill and Mary Moore use advanced digital equipment to capture all the emotion of a wedding celebration. Call for an appointment. 891-0359, jaxphotographer.com Whitehead has a creative, journalistic photography style. Packages for any budget are available.

DANA GOODSON PHOTOGRAPHY

St. Augustine, 635-2276, danagoodson.com Goodson works closely with the bride and groom to get timeless images with a modern spin, being sure to also capture the style of the festivities.

DEANNE DUNLOP PHOTOGRAPHY

Neptune Beach, 610-5669, deannedunlop.com Document the day with fresh, candid shots of the ceremony and the festivities after. Custom packages, engagement sessions and contemporary albums are available.

DIGITAL CONCEPTS PHOTOGRAPHY

4523 Hanover Park Dr., Jacksonville, 992-2062 Offering full-service wedding photography, Digital Concepts specializes in documentary photojournalism, a creative approach to capturing the special day. A free wedding portrait is available with each booking. 1124 Riviera St., Jacksonville, 398-7668 Photojournalist Harris specializes in wedding photography. Skilled in black-and-white and color photography, Harris allows clients to design their own photo packages.

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AMANDA ORBICH PHOTOGRAPHY

716-3910, amandaorbichphotograpy.com A University of North Florida graduate, with a degree in photography, Orbich has an in-depth knowledge of traditional, digital and alternative photography. Attention to fine detail is combined with an instinctive ability to catch people in the moment.

ATLANTIC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

1171 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-0600, atlanticvideo.biz Mitch Kaufmann has been shooting weddings in Jacksonville for more than 20 years. Packages include single-camera and multi-camera coverage of the wedding, rehearsal dinner and honeymoon. Cutting-edge editing and production techniques create a quality product.

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725 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-7533 In business for more than 30 years and named a top 100 florist in the U.S., Seahorse carries fresh and silk flowers, plants and planters, and offers table sprays and unique bridal bouquets. Delivery is offered in Jacksonville and the Beaches.

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Complete wedding video and videography services are offered by Take One Productions video, with an emphasis on creative results. DEERWOOD FRAMEWORKS

9932 Old Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, 642-3234 Deerwood Frameworks creates digital photo printing on canvas or photo paper and offers custom framing for your photos, invitations and other wedding memorabilia.

This shop offers a unique concept: Your wedding photos on quality art canvas, creating a lasting display of the special day. They can also print photos on high-quality photo paper, make posters, banners, custom wallpaper, murals and giclees. Call for a consultation.

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J. MOSLEY PHOTO 891-8164, jmosleyphoto.com J. Mosley specializes in wedding portraitures and events, serving all of Northeast Florida.

TAKE ONE PRODUCTIONS

3452 Secret Cove Place, Jacksonville, 739-3452 Experienced wedding photographer Sam Huston works to ensure the special day is a treasured memory. Attention to detail is used for custom albums.

7800 Point Meadows Dr., Jacksonville, 642-6111 or 859-1398, jmvideoproductions.com In business since 1982, JM offers several wedding packages, including still photos of the couple from childhood to the wedding day. The wedding may be shot digitally and preserved on DVD. JM Video can also convert videos to DVD and a layaway plan is offered. Call John Malinka for an appointment.

LINDA OLSEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Neptune Beach, 241-8233, lindaolsenphoto.com Award-winning professional photographer Olsen captures the romance of weddings, specializing in custom-designed wedding books. Call her for a free consultation.

MELISSA POSEY PHOTOGRAPHY

12627 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 206, Jacksonville, 343-5413 Posey offers a combination of traditional and photojournalisticstyle wedding photography, as well as a complimentary engagement session.

NORTH LIGHT STUDIO

994-0652, info@takeonejax.com, takeonejax.com Take One produces emotional, unique, award-winning personal wedding films that will make you laugh, cry and show your children and grandchildren what your wedding day was really like.

VOLLMER VIDEO

716-7113, treyvollmer@gmail.com Vollmer makes documentary-style films, suited to the taste of the bride and groom, concentrating on the moment.

WEDDING VIDEO ARTS

1110 Denaud St., Jacksonville, 716-0754, weddingvideoarts.com This video production company, staffed with three videographers with backgrounds in multimedia, TV production and web technology, has two editing stations to ensure a quick turn-around time for you to receive your video. They can create a package to fit any budget without sacrificing quality.

MUSIC AVALON LIVE MUSIC

3853 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 398-2501 The basic wedding package includes a studio bridal sitting, a minimum of three hours photography on the wedding day and the portraits of your choice.

471-9272, avalon-livemusic.com Barry Kelsey and Dale Blackwell perform jazz, big-band swing and Dixieland for wedding receptions and corporate parties. Additional musicians may be added, and a woodwind trio is available for wedding ceremonies.

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1589B Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine, 823-8865 One Voice is a one-stop wedding and event shop, providing photography and videography, as well as DJs and a fullservice party rental division with tents (and everything under them). Tuxedo rentals are available.

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502-2620, gigmasters.com/Bag pipes/MichaelRThomas Michael Thomas is Pipe Sergeant of Jacksonville Pipes and Drums, Northeast Florida’s only pipe band. He’s played weddings, parties, military functions, funerals and corporate events and can assist in the selection of appropriate traditional Scottish and Irish tunes.

1731 Penman Rd., Neptune Beach, 626-2700 With 28 years experience, master photographer McAteer provides a combination of journalistic and traditional style, in the studio or on location. A variety of wedding packages are available along with a variety of leather albums.

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It’s hi-tech etiquette: engagement announcements on DVD. PhotoActive Video blends pictures, video and music for a personalized “Save the Date” DVD. Photo montages, rehearsal dinner and reception videos are also offered.

PLUMB FUN PHOTOBOOTHS

2317 Herschel St., Jacksonville, 303-1570 A new twist on wedding photos: a photo booth. Plumb Fun rents booths where guests — and the bridal party — pose for six-picture strips. An on-site attendant and delivery are included in the fee and half the results are put into a photo booth wedding scrapbook. The other half guests keep.

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1835 U.S. 1 S., Ste. 119-266, St. Augustine, 347-9257 Award-winning photographer Smith approaches weddings with a fresh, inspired style, resulting in expressive wedding photography that captures the real moments of the day.

8273 Oregon St., Jacksonville, 783-0052 This family-run company features professional and experienced musicians who help ensure the music is a worryfree, integral and beautiful part of any bride’s dream wedding. 994-3217, hah.alex@hotmail.com With more than 15 years of performing experience, Bread and Butter prides itself on versatility. Whether it’s soulful funk from the ’60s and ’70s, modern pop rock, jazz standards or light funk grooves, this band can keep the party going.

BUSH DOCTORS bushdoctors.net Offering anything from a seven-piece band to a solo act featuring John Waters, performing a range of styles from island reggae to mellow jazz, Bush Doctors provide the music for the rehearsal dinner, shower or reception. DJ CONNECTION

731-3535 or 349-3535, jaxmobiledjs.com

DJ Connection offers DJ, MC and coordination services for weddings and receptions.

DJ HARMONY MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT

535-6708, djharmony.com DJ Harmony provides quality entertainment for the reception, as well as accommodations for the rehearsal dinner and the ceremony, including a Notary Public on staff and customized background music.

DJ ROC

277-8239, djroc@bellsouth.net DJ Roc has been providing music for any occasion for more than 10 years, with the professionalism to lend your rehearsal dinner or reception just the right touch.

DOWNTOWN SOUND BAND

2841 Selma St., Jacksonville, 384-5558 Downtown Sound has been providing musical entertainment since 1999. Live duo, trio or full band, professional DJ service, soloists, combos and a band/DJ combo are available for the ceremony or reception.

THE DRUIDS 389-8679

From ’60s favorites to current tunes, The Druids set the tone for any reception or wedding party. The band also offers live Karaoke; guests and members of the bridal party sing along.

THE DYNAMIC LES DEMERLE BAND

277-7942, lesdemerlemusic.com This group of musicians can be any size, from a trio to a 17-piece band. The Les DeMerle Band plays a variety of styles: jazz, beach music, Motown and more.

FLORIDA JAZZ PLUS

287-5204, floridajazzplus.com Florida Jazz Plus offers the 20-piece Florida Swing Orchestra and 10-piece mini-big band Sophisticated Swing, featuring vocalist Lisa Kelly, trumpeter J.B. Scott and director/ saxophonist Don Zentz. Available for rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions.

GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE 309-2729

The Beach-based bluegrass band performs original songs and traditional bluegrass tunes, just right for an engagement party, rehearsal hoe-down and down-home reception.

JACKSONVILLE STRINGS 235-9154, jaxstrings.com

Jacksonville Strings provides quality live music, offering string quartet, string trio, violin duo and solo violin services. The musicians assist in selecting, planning and coordinating the musical aspects of your event.

JAXDEEJAY 565-8456, jaxdeejay.com

Mobile JaxDeeJay has been supplying music for all ages and tastes for weddings, receptions and parties since 1989, with radio and club experience.

LEE TURNER

4263 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-4429 Pianist Turner provides music – old and new tunes, classical, waltzes, Broadway, gospel and sacred music – for rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions. No piano? Turner will bring his electric piano for an additional charge.

LUCKYTUNES DJS

485-0976, luckytunesdj.com A professional local DJ service, Luckytunes specializes in club-level, customized entertainment for the reception or party. Several packages are offered.

GARY STARLING JAZZ BANDS

349-2134, garystarling.com Jacksonville’s choice jazz band for weddings, corporate events and private parties offers music with melodic beauty, sophistication and impeccable taste for your event.

SPADE McQUADE & THE ALLSTARS

myspace/spademcquadeandtheallstars McQuade and his band perform authentic Irish music — traditional, rock, folk — ideal for the Irish-themed reception.

STROLLING VIOLIN 396-9325, strollingviolin.com

Beverly Chapman plays soft violin music for weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners. Call for an appointment, and check website for available selections.

TROPICO SOLO STEEL PAN, TROPICO STEEL BAND

536-4166, tropicomusic.net Barry Olsavsky performs on steel drums as a one-man band, with background tracks of calypso, soca, reggae, Jimmy Buffett and strolling steel pan. Tropico Steel Band, a fourpiece, rounds out the sound with two steel drummers, electric bass and drumset.

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AVEDA INSTITUTE JACKSONVILLE

10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 7, Mandarin, (877) 283-3235, avedaflorida.com This cosmetology school offers haircuts, hair color and nail services, using quality Aveda products and services, at discounted prices. Aveda Institutes are eco-friendly in their products, locations and services, using all-natural ingredients, often organically grown from sustainable resources.

BAYMEADOWS JUNCTION DENTAL CARE

8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 21, Jacksonville, 448-6122 The dental office of Tom Miller, DDS, and Renata Folstein, DDS, offers general and cosmetic anxiety-free dentistry, including smile makeovers and Zoom! teeth whitening services.

BRIENNE AT BELLA HAIR DESIGNS

9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 11, Jacksonville, 288-7703 Brienne at Bella Hair Designs offers extension services, bride and bridesmaids styling, Brazilian blowout, and color and cutting services, onsite at the salon or at your location.

BLOW OUT HAIR STUDIO

2222 Park St., Jacksonville, 384-5605 Blow Out Hair Studio creates styles for everyone. Located in historic Riverside, in a renovated 1905 home that reflects the salon’s styling philosophy: classic with a modern edge, blending urban sensibility with sophisticated attitude.

BODY WRAP MASTERS & SPA

9926 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, 642-3131 This salon, in business for more than 10 years, offers advanced skin and body care, including inch-loss and detox body wraps, massage, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, full-body waxing, airbrush tanning and skinceuticals products.

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2429 University Blvd. W., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 737-4446 A full-service salon offers wedding and special-occasion packages for the bride and her bridal party. Owner Jodi Mattern specializes in Great Lengths — the application of 100 percent human hair extensions — and customized one-onone service.

ALPHA BEAUTY CLINIC

4131 Southside Blvd., Ste. 205, Jacksonville, 998-9977 An afternoon at the day spa experiencing a massage and facial can help ease pre-wedding jitters. The Alpha Beauty Clinic offers a number of bridal specialties, including a beauty package for bridal parties. Reservations two weeks in advance are recommended.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY

1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 125, Orange Park, 213-1416, aacschool.com This cosmetology school offers a wedding special for hair and makeup for the bride and her attendants. Book five or more appointments and the bride’s is free.

ANGEL AND ME INC.

3683 Crown Point Rd., Mandarin, 288-0100 This full-service hair salon offers up-do and formal hair styling, and has hair color specialists on staff. Natural or acrylic manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup application and waxing services are available.

ANTHONY AND SANDRA EUROPEAN DAY SPA

10092 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 6, Jacksonville, 398-9777 Anthony and Sandra European Day Spa offers hair care and styling (including up-do’s), massage therapy including Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal and hot stone waxing, salt scrub and cellulite treatments. Skin care treatments include facials for men and eye-lifting treatments.

AUDACITY SALON & SPA

12226 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, Jacksonville, 807-9808 This full-service hair salon and spa can calm the frantic bride with lessthan-48-hours-to-go appointment reservations.

AVANTE SALON AVONDALE 3574 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 387-4959, avantesalons.com The Aveda Concept Salon specializes in award-winning color services and offers nail treatments, facials, massage,

6000 Sawgrass Village Circle, Ste. B-1, Ponte Vedra, 273-8280 Dr. Daniel Calloway’s Center for Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery is also the home of Abanitio Salon & Day Spa. Calloway offers the latest proven technology in liposculpture, face and neck lifts, breast augmentation and lifts, tummy tucks and facial procedures. Scheduling can be immediate and most insurances are accepted.

CASABLANCA BEAUTY, WELLNESS & DAY SPA

4209 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 389-5533 Casablanca is a total beauty, wellness and day spa in a new, state-of-the-art facility. The menu includes hair services, skin and nail care, body treatments and detox. The Day of Beauty package includes breakfast or lunch, massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, hair and makeup.

DR. CLAYMAN’S MIRACLE SPA

2 Shircliff Way, Ste. 200, Jacksonville, 208-2727 A Folio Weekly Best of Jax winner, Drs. Loren and Mark Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center and Miracle Spa offers trained estheticians, massage therapists and laser hair professionals. Spa services include facials, massages, inch-loss body wraps, teeth-whitening, hyperbaric oxygen chamber and medical-grade skin care. The Miracle Spa offers Botox, Juvederm, breast enlargement or reduction, face lifts, liposculpture, tummy tucks and laser hair removal.

COASTAL COSMETIC CENTER

4147 Southpoint Dr. E., Jacksonville, 332-6774 Costal Cosmetic Center, an on-site, state-licensed ambulatory surgery center managed by a team of professional plastic surgeons, offers cosmetic enhancements for the face and body, including makeup and laser treatments for removal of unwanted hair and blemishes.

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13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 50, Jacksonville, 221-7380 The professional stylists, estheticians, nail technicians and massage therapists attend training seminars and incorporate the latest techniques and products for hair, skin and nails.

COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY CENTER

6867 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, 296-2008 Dr. Michael Duffy, certified plastic surgeon, specializes in helping the bride achieve the perfect look for the perfect day, with an array of procedures including face, forehead and neck lifts, body contouring, tummy tucks, Botox and Restylane.

DEBBIE’S DAY SPA AND SALON

403 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 825-0569 The Spa and Salon offer a wide range of massage therapies, custom skin-care treatments, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and hair-care services for relaxation, improved health and rejuvenation.

DIRTY BLONDE SALON

2409 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 241-4247 Bridal party and special-occasion hair specialists, Dirty Blonde offers the latest styles for the bride and her attendants. Advanced booking is required.

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than 15 years experience and a licensed, board-certified staff. Services include a wedding day of beauty, including microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, Botox, dermal fills, chemical peel, facials, waxing and photofacials.

ELITE SALON & DAY SPA

4290 Herschel St., Jacksonville, 389-2554 Elite combines American and European spa philosophies, including pampering services for brides and grooms in an environment small enough for personalized attention. Disciplines include massotherapy, heliotherapy, aromatherapy and aesthetic refinement. Beauty services include hair care, body waxing, makeup, facials and nail care.

ELLISON VEIN INSTITUTE

836 Prudential Dr., Ste. 1405, Jacksonville, 394-5347 Dr. Robert G. Ellison Jr. and the Ellison Vein Institute offer treatments for painful varicose and spider veins. Ellison, a vascular surgeon, specializes in treatment of venous diseases to help the patient achieve great legs with less pain.

ENVY HAIR SALON

145 Hilden Rd., Ste. 107, Jacksonville, 808-8684 Envy Hair Salon can put together a special package for the bride and bridal party. Services offered include up-dos, hair styling and coloring. The salon can open early or stay open late to accommodate the wedding party.

THE ESSENTIAL WELLNESS CENTER

13400 Sutton Park Dr. S., Ste. 1502, Jacksonville, 223-6882 The Center offers relaxation and stress-relief massages including sound therapy and aromatherapy. Gift certificates are available.

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nless you’re Lana Turner (eight divorces), Zsa Zsa Gabor (seven) or Elizabeth Taylor (ditto), most brides plan on walking down the aisle only once. That’s why even the smallest detail (hand soap in the bathroom) or the most consequential (the groom) can make planning a wedding superstressful. For some Northeast Florida brides, adding a green twist to the big day has become an important aspect of wedded bliss. Meaghan Mulligan, owner of Enviously Green Wedding & Event Planning in St. Augustine, specializes in eco-friendly, socially responsible events. A new business owner, but not new to the world of wedding planning, Mulligan started Enviously Green in February of last year. So far, the 25-year-old has helped with two ceremonies, one reception, and styled a local bridal photography session. “One great green idea is having the table decorations double as guest favors, like potted plants,” Mulligan says. “Seed favors are great, too. They make paper that has seeds in it, so you can just plant the whole paper. These are great for invitations and seating cards.” Mulligan suggests that brides looking to ditch the traditional ivory for a greenish hue opt for local, seasonal flora and fauna. “Live plants instead of cut flowers are a great idea. Try succulents [aloe, cactus, yucca, living rocks, agave] instead of cut flowers. Look into citrus and seasonal flowers native to your area.” Incorporating eco-conscious vendors is also a good way to make green outcomes a priority. Mulligan suggests The Conservatorie Floral and Event Design, Daniel Thompson Bridal and Culinary Outfitters. Genie Kepner-McNally, co-owner of The Floridian in downtown St. Augustine, a locally sourced restaurant that uses sustainably produced meats, vegetables and artisanal breads, says of the catering they do on the side, “We offer a more eclectic and fresh menu than the traditional ‘meat and potatoes’ wedding fare.” The Floridian originally got its start hawking fresh wraps and other pre-made food at Old City Farmers Market and catering small parties. Today, while they’re busy with their popular

eatery, they still find a few rare moments to accommodate smaller weddings. “We’ve done formal plated sit-down dinners to buffets to picnic baskets out at Princess Place,” KepnerMcNally explains. “Most of our couples have either chosen us because they’ve been customers or have been recommended by other customers,” she continues. “Our local sourcing has been the dominant appeal.” The team also offers compostable products and sustainably sourced materials at no extra cost. Other vendors around Northeast Florida offer green and organic wedding options. The Conservatorie, owned by Amy Fretto and Meredith Davis, create art with their floral centerpieces and bouquets by utilizing everything from recycled mason jars to reclaimed, vintage vases. Their work “coincides with day-to-day ecological responsibilities and a dedication to fair farming practices.” Tag Custom Bridal, located in Jacksonville, utilizes the tagline, “Ready to say ‘I do … ?’ Let nature dress you.” Owner Patricia Davis creates one-of-a-kind bridal attire using only organic and natural fabrics like organic cotton, hemp, peace silk, raw silk, bamboo, linen, soy and blends. “Regular mass-produced clothes are filled with everything: toxic fabric, toxic dye, toxic finishes and toxic smell,” Davis explains in a recent press release. “Toxic dyes have been studied and linked to an array of serious medical issues such as severe skin rashes, respiratory disease, neurological disorder and cancer.” Some vendors, like Lara Kocerka, co-owner of Declaration Boutique & Events on St. George Street in downtown St. Augustine, offer a few ecoconscious accessories for the green bride-to-be, such as the “Tie The Knot” and “To Have and To Hold” tote bags — both made with organic cotton. “I offer brides the help to go as green as they like with their wedding,” Mulligan says, “giving them different ideas as to what can be done to lower the carbon footprint of their wedding to going as green as possible.” Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com

FUSION SALON

9810 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 619-8629, 683-3769 The staff has more than 30 years’ combined experience, offering precision cutting, Davines Mask coloring systems and FNLongLocks hair extensions.

FRANGIPANI HAIR STUDIO

1257 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 241-1411 A full-service salon with expert Aveda colorists, Frangipani specializes in hair and skin care for the entire bridal party. Make reservations early for haircuts, styles, color, nail care and makeup application.

HADLEY’S HAIR DESIGN & SKINCARE

2221 University Blvd. W., Jacksonville, 874-0118 This cozy salon has four experienced stylists, a skincare specialist and a massage therapist offering services in a relaxed atmosphere.

HAIR AT THE PLAZA

2683 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville, 997-1215 Services include hair, nail, waxing, facials and massage. Customized day-of-beauty packages are available. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome.

HAIR PEACE

815 Lomax St., Jacksonville, 356-6856 Located in 5 Points, Hair Peace has been providing hair care for men, women and children since 1996, including the special-occasion hairstyle and makeup for the entire bridal party. The staff, which includes two Best Hairstylist winners in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax, keeps up to date on styles, products and techniques.

HAMILTON & CO. TOTAL IMAGE SALON

363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 4, Atlantic Beach, 241-1020 Hamilton & Co. offers up-to-the-minute hairstyling and coloring.

HANDS, FEET & BEYOND

9700 Philips Hwy., Ste. 107, Jacksonville, 469-2432, handsfeetandbeyond.com This wellness medical spa specializes in hand, foot and nail services, provided by nail technicians and podiatrists. Aesthetic skin care, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care and skin care products are also available.

THE HONEYCOMB

4465 Woodmere St., Jacksonville, 619-1566 This boutique, home to Mavity Freeland, Susan Davis and Lindsey Sims, offers stylish cuts and fresh color. A wide range of products is offered, including Aquage, Biolage, Mop, Goldwell, Pacifica candles and handmade jewelry.

IMAGE HAIR DESIGN

3503 Kernan Blvd., Ste. 3, Southside, ihdjax@yahoo.com Image offers special-occasion hair and makeup at your location. Group discounts and waxing services are also available.

JACKSONVILLE COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER

820 Prudential Dr., Ste. 702, Jacksonville, 399-5061, ahnezami.com Board-certified Dr. A.H. Nezami offers plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures, including breast augmentation and reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck, face lift, eyelid work, Botox and Juvederm, and permanent makeup.

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4212 Beverly Ave., Jacksonville, 388-2400 Kara & Company specializes in hairstyling, nails and skin care, and can make special arrangements for brides and bridal parties. Swedish and deep tissue massage are available.

JASON D. LEWIS DDS

130 Gateway Circle, Jacksonville, 201-6000 Dr. Lewis offers teeth bleaching with take-home trays, as well as veneers.

KIMTASHA MAKEUP ARTIST

1450 Flagler Ave., Studio 6, Jacksonville, 535-1755, kimtasha.com Kimtasha offers professional makeup artistry and airbrush services for the wedding day, rehearsal dinners, events, engagement and bridal portraits, at your location.

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13457 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 221-0162 13740 Beach Blvd., Ste. 403, Jacksonville, 821-8752 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 108, Jacksonville, 519-1826 13820 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 209, Mandarin, 880-4826 11700 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, Jacksonville, 288-0826 Planet Beach offers a private spa experience in less time and for less money than traditional spas. Services include UV therapy with skin rejuvenation, stress reduction and relaxation, hydration, facials, spray sunless tanning and teeth whitening.

MIND BODY SPIRIT WELLNESS CENTER

13121 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 4, Jacksonville, 220-6461 The center offers acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy; a full-service day spa specializes in hair, skin and nail care.

MONICA MIA ON SITE

2320 S. Third St., Ste. 1, Jax Beach, 242-9500 Monica Mia has more than 10 years experience as a makeup artist and aesthetician, and is a professional Pilates instructor. Monica offers professional, on-site makeup applications so the bride and her attendants look their best on the big day.

NATURAL LOOK MEDICAL SPA

11512 Lake Mead Ave., Ste. 702, Jacksonville, 928-9400 Dr. David Mobley, board-certified plastic surgeon, treats acne, rosacea and sun damage in a state-of-the-art medical spa. Aesthetic services include photofacial, laser hair removal, electrolysis, clinical peels and massage.

ORTEGA MED SPA

4570 San Juan Ave., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 388-8844 Onsite physician Wayne Houston, MD, and his staff offer SA Bodysculpture, an in-office mini-liposuction procedure, as well as VI Peel, DNA facials, Carbossi & Synergy, Botox, Dermal fillers, laser hair reduction, photofacials, massage, spider-vein treatments and consultations.

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1835 East West Pkwy., Ste. 19, Fleming Island, 215-7377, pearsonfaces.com Specializing exclusively in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the face, Dr. David C. Pearson is a fellowshiptrained and board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Prior to opening Pearson Facial Plastic Surgery in the fall of 2004, Dr. Pearson practiced at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville where he was a member of its teaching faculty.

9770 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 117, Jacksonville, 224-5000 Medisolare is an anti-aging and non-surgical cosmetic medical center offering a holistic approach to age management and beauty for increased energy, vitality, sex drive and youthful vigor. Dr. Hardesh Garg specializes in bio-identical hormones, HGH, nutraceuticals, treatment of age spots, rosacea, spider veins, cellulite and wrinkles. 317 St. Augustine Blvd., Jax Beach, 853-6229 This service-oriented salon, in South Jax Beach, pampers customers with the latest trends and a variety of services. Miko features up-dos, specialty styles, spa manicures and pedicures for brides and bridal parties, in a private courtyard.

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PARKWAY PLASTIC SURGERY

5101 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 396-1186 A certified dermatician with more than 15 years experience performs micro-pigmentation (permanent makeup) which includes lash-liner, eyeliner, eyebrow or lip enhancement. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 105, Southside, 998-0444 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 8, Southside Massage Bliss offers treatments in an elegant atmosphere, with rooms for large parties, including heated massage tables and a candlelit couples’ suite. Programs include Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and prenatal massage. Waxing, body wraps, facials and bridal makeup applications are available.

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1600 Park Ave., Ste. 1, Orange Park, 644-7549, paradisegroomingformen.com It’s the men’s turn for pampering. Paradise offers haircuts, color and styling with tea tree shampoo and spiker hair gel, as well as manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials, body scrubs and massage. 5101 Gate Pkwy. S., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 396-1186 Parkway specializes in popular surgical and cosmetic procedures, including Botox, fillers and facials. Dr. David Mobley and Dr. Rebecca Glasser, board-certified plastic surgeons, combine the latest technology and traditional methods to enhance and reshape the body. They also offer a full line of medical grade skin-care products.

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PARADISE GROOMING FOR MEN SALON & SPA

202 Second St. N., Jax Beach, 247-6670, picassospa.com This full service salon and spa can accommodate any special event, offering hair care and styling, skin care, massage, manicures, pedicures, airbrush tanning and body wraps at the spa. Several packages are available.

PLANET BEACH CONTEMPO SPA

LESLIE G. PLATOCK, DDS

700 Third St., Ste. 203, Neptune Beach, 247-3077 Dr. Platock offers laser bleaching, ceramic crowns and bridges, tooth color filling and bonding. Located in the Atrium Building next to Neptune Beach library, Dr. Platock’s office features a spa for teeth, with whitening processes to enhance the smiles of the bride and groom.

PONTE VEDRA COSMETIC SURGERY

150 Professional Dr., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra, 285-5571 Dr. R. Gregory Smith provides a wide range of cosmetic surgical procedures and treatments designed to enhance your appearance with minimal downtime, including mini-facelifts, lip fillers, liposuction, body contouring, tummy tucks, breast augmentation, face and neck lifts, laser skin resurfacing and Botox. All procedures are performed in the state-of-the-art facility on an outpatient basis. Financing is available.

PONTE VEDRA MEDSPA PLASTIC SURGERY & LASER CENTER

1030 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-7202 Dr. John Harris offers everything a bride needs to look and feel her very best. Laser cellulite therapy, Botox injections,

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QUINN M.D. AESTHETIC SCIENCE LASER MEDICINE

8075 Gate Pkwy. W., Bldg. 1, Jacksonville, 296-0900, quinnmd.net This medical practice specializes in laser and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Linda Quinn offers Smartlipo MPX, Fraxel, Fotofacial, Refirme, laser tattoo and hair removal, vein removal, sclerotherapy, fillers, Botox and hormone replacement.

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Restylane, facelifts, liposuction, eyelifts, facials, hair removal and breast enhancement are available.

REJUVANENCE LIFESPA

4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 209, Jacksonville, 996-7595 Plastic surgeons John Harris and Dr. Ankit Desai offer facials, massages, laser hair removal and a laser alternative to a facelift, as well as Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse and microdermabrasion. Bridal packages and free consultations are available.

REVIVA MEDICAL SPA

700 Third St., Ste. 101, Neptune Beach, 694-0091, garciareviva.com Reviva offers a wide range of spa treatments, including laser hair removal, skin care, massage, spray tanning and makeup in an inviting atmosphere.

RIO HAIR STUDIO

9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 8, Jacksonville, 733-8495 Rio specializes in current looks for the bride and her party. Discount packages are available, and Rio can accommodate parties of 10 or more, either in the salon or on location.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND

4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island, 277-1100 The spa at The Ritz-Carlton offers a complete menu of massages, exfoliations, hair care, nail care, body wraps, facials, and hand, feet and scalp treatments for men, women and groups.

ROSENTHAL PLASTIC SURGERY

3599 University Blvd. S., Ste. 403, Jacksonville, 399-8255 In practice since 1971, Dr. Rosenthal specializes in cosmetic surgery and offers breast augmentation and lift, rhinoplasty, face lift, eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty, otoplasty and liposuction, as well as Botox injections.

SALON MARIEÁ

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1650 San Pablo Rd. S., Ste. 11, Jacksonville, 221-2020 Salon Marieá offers up-do hairstyles for special occasions, as well as pre-occasion preparation hair color and cuts.

SALON ON THE SQUARE

1936 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-9003 This Aveda salon features trained stylists performing a wide range of services including color, highlights, perms, straightening, massage therapy, facials and hair extensions.

BARRY SCHWEIM, DDS, PA

7000 Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra, 273-5111 Dr. Schweim offers Zoom!, an in-office bleaching and cosmetic dentistry procedure, to ensure a bright wedding day smile.

SEVENTH WONDER DAY SPA

5393 Roosevelt Blvd., Ste. 4, Jacksonville, 381-8686 Specializing in Jane Iredale mineral makeup and facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and spray-on tanning, Seventh Wonder offers makeup applications for the bride and her party with a 10 percent discount on makeup products. Massages, skin care, nail care and waxing are also available.

SMALL INDULGENCES EUROPEAN DAY SPA

9 Sanchez Ave., St. Augustine, 824-6220 This day spa offers an array of creative indulgences. The Full Day of Indulgence includes a European facial, eyebrow arch, full-body sea salt glow, one-hour Swedish massage, spa manicure/pedicure, shampoo and style, makeup application. Gift certificates and bridal packages are also available.

THE SPA AT AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION

6800 First Coast Hwy., Amelia Island, 432-2220, (877) 843-7722 Services for the bridal party include organic manicure, Polynesian pampered soles pedicure, up-do and makeup application and appetizers. Call for information regarding the many other pamperings offered and for appointments.

THE SPA AT ONE OCEAN

1 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 853-2333, oneoceanresort.com Relax at the only full-service oceanfront luxury facility at the Beaches, offering VIP suites for the bride and her attendants to get ready for the big day.

THE SPA AT PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB

302 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-7700 Operating since 1987, The Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club offers more than 100 spa services in 22 treatment rooms and more than 30,000 square feet of space, including complete hair care, full body treatments, facials, La Stone therapy, manicures and pedicures.

SUPERIOR IMAGE PERSONAL FITNESS

1100 Shetter Ave., Ste. 103, Jax Beach, 249-9433

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A certified personal trainer is committed to helping clients get in the best shape possible for that big day. Personal training packages — like Buff Brides Beach Boot Camp — are available to ensure last-minute alterations to the gown or tux aren’t needed.

SUTRA SALON

320 Ninth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 249-9292, sutrasalon320.com Sutra Salon employs a talented and diverse group of stylists who combine creativity and devotion to beauty to make anyone look and feel their best. The Bumble and Bumble exclusive salon offers Jane Iredale cosmetics, an all-natural mineral makeup.

THERAPEUTIC SPA

2320 S. Third St., Ste. 1, Jax Beach, 242-9500 Aquilla Guest, LMT, and Jill Thunberg, BS, LMT, have more than 12 years experience in massage including prenatal, hot stone, medical neuromuscular therapies (NMT) and Swedish. Other services are microdermabrasion, facials, eyebrow design, chemical peels, body wraps and cellulite treatments.

TRANQUILITY SALON & DAY SPA

9965 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 880-7015 Tranquility offers complete services from on-site wedding day hair care and makeup application to special spa days for brides, grooms and the whole wedding party. Packages include champagne and luncheon.

TROMPE L’OEIL SALON

1540 Sawgrass Village Dr., Ponte Vedra Beach, 543-1520 Trompe L’Oeil offers all the salon specialties for the bridal party: manicures, pedicures, bridal up-dos, hair extensions, makeup and full spa treatments, as well as spirit-lifting aromatherapy. All types of massage, including reflexology, are available. As an Aveda concept salon, Trompe L’Oeil provides a complete line of natural, aromatherapy-based products.

TROPICAL TRIM

721 A1A & B St., Ste. 8, St. Augustine Beach, 471-4520 Tropical Trim offers hairstyling designs including hair extensions and braids. Eyebrow waxing is also available. The salon provides hairstyling at the wedding site as well.

TWO BLONDES AND A GUY SALON

3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 104, Jacksonville, 646-0970, twoblondesandaguy.com Two Blondes and a Guy offers a full menu of hair and nail services. The Redken signature salon employs a talented staff of professionals and was nominated for Salon of the Year in Modern Salon magazine. Gift certificates are available.

U ORGANIC TANNING

9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 13, St. Johns Town Center, 374-2846, uorganictan.com U Organic provides a seamless, full-body tan without harmful UV rays, offering FDA-approved, 100 percent natural tanning solutions.

VENETIAN DENTAL

11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 7, Jacksonville, 998-1555 This center for comprehensive family and implant dentistry, with a general and periodontist on staff, offers cosmetic dentistry and whitening. Full mouth restorations, dentures, fillings, implants, crowns, root canals, veneers, emergency service and extractions. Financing is available.

THE WIRED LOOK SALON

1980 Wells Rd., Ste. 7, Orange Park, 272-2526 This full-service salon and spa features Redken exclusively and offers monthly specials and customized spa packages.

YOUTHFUL MEDICAL SPA

100 Professional Dr., Ste. 101, Ponte Vedra, 220-6565 Youthful Med Spa offers Thermage, a skin-tightening procedure for eyelids, faces, arms, tummies, thighs and buttocks. They also offer fractional skin resurfacing to reduce wrinkles, as well as Botox, Juvaderm, laser hair removal, photofacials, microdermabrasion, spray tanning and Jane Iredale makeup.

CAKES & CATERING A LA CARTE CATERING AND EVENT PLANNER

331 First Ave. N., Jax Beach, 241-2005 Established in 1993, A La Carte offers full service catering and event planning in the Beaches area, featuring its own pastry chef, service attendants, bartenders, rental equipment and florists. A new economical menu is available.

ANGIE’S WEDDING CAKES

1906 Parental Home Rd., Ste. 1, Jacksonville, 724-2212, angiesweddingcakes.com This wedding cake specialist creates made-to-order cakes for the rehearsal dinner or reception. Cake-tasting is offered daily. Angie’s specialty is her strawberry cake, and there are more than 20 fillings from which to choose.

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BAKERY MODERNE

869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Jacksonville, 389-7117, bakerymoderne.com The independent bakery offers a full line of custom wedding cakes and groom’s cakes, as well as monogrammed petits fours and cookies for showers, weddings and receptions.

BROUDY’S LIQUORS AND FINE WINES

353 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 273-6119 35 N. Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, 829-6909 516 W. Geoffrey St., St. Augustine, 417-2090 138 S.R. 13, Ste. 140, Julington Creek, 482-0955 5000 U.S. 17, Stes. 1 & 2, Fleming Island, 269-7029 Broudy’s is the place to find all the celebration libations on the wedding list. From small family functions to grand receptions, Broudy’s staff can help with selection and special orders.

THE CAKE SHOP OF SAN JOSE

3911 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 306-0303, jaxcakeshop.com Specializing in custom wedding and other special-occasion cakes, The Cake Shop also offers a large variety of miniature desserts and pastries.

CHARDONNAY’S CATERING

3305 Parental Home Rd., Jacksonville, 730-8081, chardonnayscatering.com Whether it’s a brunch, a casual afternoon event or an elegant black-tie formal reception, Chardonnay’s on-site wedding consultant works to suit any style. Chardonnay’s has several wedding packages and can create a customized menu.

CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY COMPANY

1014 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 491-4663 Working with your colors and themes, Chez Lezan can create custom wedding cakes and groom’s cakes, as well as goodies for the reception and shower.

CHOUX DESIGNER CAKES & PASTRIES

2540 Oak St., Jacksonville, 955-3398, chouxbakery.com This historic Riverside bakery offers world-class pastry and custom design, affordable pricing and personalized service, exclusively booking one wedding cake per weekend. Tasting parties are held twice a month.

CINOTTI’S BAKERY

1523 Penman Rd., Jax Beach, 246-1728, cinottisbakery.com Four generations of the Cinotti family have been creating wedding cakes and groom’s cakes made of the freshest ingredients, for more than 65 years. Of traditional or up-todate styles, in vibrant colors and innovative designs, your wedding cake will be the centerpiece of the celebration. Cinotti’s also offers catering services, party trays and delivery and set-up.

COOKIES BY DESIGN

4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 203, Jacksonville, 296-3399, facebook.com/CookiesByDesignJacksonville Make your celebration unforgettable with unique cookie centerpieces for bridal showers and wedding tables, wedding cookie favors and more. The wedding gifts and treats are available in a variety of sizes in a range of prices.

CULINARY OUTFITTERS CATERING

9 S. Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, 829-2727 This catering company offers services for any size wedding or party. An onsite facility accommodates up to 30 guests. The presentation, menu and attention to detail ensure a successful rehearsal dinner, reception or brunch. They also offer bachelorette party cooking classes.

CUPCAKE GIRLS DESSERT COMPANY

13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 992-4979 Cupcake Girls offers wedding cakes, cupcakes, cupcake towers, favors, cookies and desserts.

CUPCAKE HEAVEN 77

9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 4, Southside, 257-5778, cupcakeheaven77.com This bakery specializes in gourmet, prepared-from-scratch cupcakes and cakes that capture the flavor of traditional Southern desserts. Formal cupcake towers and wedding cakes are available.

DAVOLI’S CATERING

738-5415, davolicatering.com Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a large-scale produciton, Davoli’s can create the perfect celebration. The friendly staff offers gourmet cuisine and impeccable service, ensuring the freshest ingredients and nutritive value for every menu item.

DESIGNED EVENTS INC.

3823 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 396-3299, designedeventsinc.com This premier full-service catering and event planning company is celebrating 18 years of excellent service to Northeast Florida brides.

D’VINE CUISINE INC.

2762 Park St., Jacksonville, 742-7353, d-vinecuisine.com With creative presentations using fresh ingredients, d’Vine

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EDGEWOOD BAKERY

1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, 389-8054, edgewoodbakery.com Since 1947, Edgewood Bakery has designed wedding, groom’s and bridal shower cakes. Individual continental pastries and custom-designed cookies for wedding favors are offered. Edgewood also features a 1,500-square-foot banquet hall with full catering services for receptions, showers or rehearsal dinners for up to 72 guests.

GOOD FOOD COMPANY

13475 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, 329-2407, thegoodfoodcompany.com The full-service catering company and restaurant emphasizes using quality raw ingredients to create menus based on local, seasonal and organic products.

FLIPPIN’ GOOD COOKIES

3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Jacksonville, 333-9753, flippingoodcookies.com This locally owned company offers made-from-scratch, handdecorated wedding cookie favors, including photo-images on specialty cookies.

KAKES BY KATIE

3491 Maiden Voyage Circle S., Jacksonville, 716-9915, kakesbykatie.com Katie Gibbs-Dixon creates custom wedding cakes, baked to order, at reasonable rates to fit any budget. Call to schedule a consultation/tasting.

THE PHANTOM CHEF

2463 Tyson Lake Dr., Jacksonville, 378-5335, thephantomchef.com This full-service boutique-style catering company specializes in quality, not quantity; it’s the ideal source for intimate gatherings.

SIVADA’S CUPCAKERY

4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 27, Jacksonville, 647-7586 119 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 105, Julington, 683-0709 All the cupcakes from Sivada’s Cupcakery are baked fresh daily, with the finest ingredients. There are more than 20 varieties, including specialty items like tiramisu, crème brûlée, and strawberry cheesecake, as well as Black Tie and coconut.

STOVER’S CUSTOM CAKES

703-0245, stoverscustomcakes.com Stover’s makes wedding cakes from scratch, customized to fit any taste and budget, or to accommodate dietary, allergy or religious restrictions. Call for an appointment.

WEDDING PLANNERS & CHAPELS A WEDDING BY STEPHANIE

86531 Cartesian Pt. Dr., Yulee, 254-0411, aweddingbystephanie.com Stephanie Leavens is a Florida ceremony officiant who also handles event planning.

ELEGANT WEDDINGS BY LISA

268-1429, elegantweddingsbylisa.com Elegant Weddings has specialty packages to fit any budget, ranging from just the ceremony to all-inclusive events including vow renewals, and featuring beach weddings.

ENVIOUSLY GREEN WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING

enviouslygreen.com This wedding-planning service specializes in eco-friendly choices and full planning services, with free consultations.

EVERYTHING BUT THE DRESS

502-0812, itseverythingbutthedress.com This wedding accessories company offers favors, cake toppers, unity candles, cake server and knife, gifts, flower girl baskets, ring pillows — you know, “everything but the dress.”

EXTRAORDINARY WEDDINGS & EVENTS BY CIE

708-5627, extraordinaryweddingsandevents.com This full-service company does wedding and event consulting, encompassing planning, design and vendor coordination.

FIRST COAST WEDDINGS & EVENTS

8640 Philips Hwy., Ste. 8, Jacksonville, 739-8003, firstcoastweddings.com Heather Canada at First Coast is an accredited bridal consultant. For seven years, First Coast has helped coordinate invitations, ceremonies and vendor selection, in addition to offering full-service wedding week coordination, to ensure a worry-free dream wedding.

FLAIRE WEDDINGS & EVENTS

2762 Park St., Jacksonville, 352-1832, flaireweddings.com

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12935 Deep Lagoon Place E., Jacksonville, 476-7536, tonyaperryweddings.com Tonya Perry provides personalized event planning services to ensure your special day is perfect. Happily Ever After offers a variety of customizable packages as well as a la carte wedding services to suit your needs and budget. Call to schedule a free consultation.

RIVERSIDE AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

2841 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 389-1751, jaxdisciples.com Say your vows beneath the spectacular stained glass in this beautiful, historic church.

SOUTHERN CHARM EVENTS

2720 Park St., Ste. 216, Jacksonville, 731-5978, SouthernCharmEvents.org The full-service wedding planning company has packages to fit any budget, to ensure the bride has a worry-free wedding day, bringing a family feel and a touch of Southern charm to the wedding process.

TO-DOERS, INC. EVENT PLANNING

386-5662, todoers.com To-Doers offers weddings made simple and stress-free, with wedding day coordination, consultations and full-wedding planning. Specializing in short engagements and destination weddings, To-Doers says there’s no detail too small, no request too big.

THE WEDDING ASSISTANT

238-8092, weddingdayassistant.com Tabbatha Ronnekamp will help the bride with every detail of her wedding day while keeping to her budget.

THE WEDDING AUTHORITY

75 King St., Ste. 114, St. Augustine, 826-0166 This full-service wedding designer and planner has been serving Northeast Florida since 1972, coordinating nuptial events of all sizes, ranging from small and intimate to a grand affair. The business is located in the Lightner Museum building overlooking the courtyard, which is available for ceremonies for up to 100 guests.

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UNIQUE PLACES TO CELEBRATE AMORÉ WEDDING CHAPEL

75 King St., Ste. 116, St. Augustine, 826-0715 Located in the Lightner Museum and featuring a stainedglass windows, Amoré Chapel seats up to 50 guests and can supply an ordained minister or officiates, carriage services, consultants, photography and flower arrangements.

CABANA BEACH CLUB

619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-3403 Cabana Club features complete facilities for receptions and rehearsal dinners, including a pool deck that can accommodate 250 guests, and Florida casual indoor dining in 619 Ocean View restaurant, accommodating up to 80, with views of the ocean.

2143 Astor St., Orange Park, 264-6070 Club Continental provides a scenic St. Johns River view, amid gardens and live oaks. The Mediterranean-style clubhouse serves wedding parties and receptions, and the ceremony can be held on a patio by an Italian balustrade. There’s room for 25 to 125 guests seated; up to 300 standing, and there are 22 B&B guest rooms, some with Jacuzzis and fireplaces.

DEERCREEK COUNTRY CLUB

7816 McLaurin Rd. N., Jacksonville, 363-1604 The elegant colonial-style Clubhouse is available for memorable, romantic indoor and outdoor weddings, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers and sit-down receptions for up to 150 guests. EVERBANK FIELD 1 EverBank Field, Jacksonville, 633-6167, homefieldevents.com The perfect place for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony or reception, Levy Restaurants and Home Field Events offer several rooms and event spaces that can accommodate 50 to 500 seated guests. Call for details.

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ARCHAEOLOGY PARK

11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, 829-3168, fountainofyouthflorida.com This waterfront setting, dating back to 1565, is situated on 15

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THE GLEN

7703 Glen Nursery Rd., Glen St. Mary, 655-5941, theglenvenue.com This unique location offers rustic, casual, formal or vintage style settings for indoor or outdoor weddings and receptions, including two homes on the National Historic Register.

HIDDEN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

3901 Monument Rd., Jacksonville, 641-8121 ext. 118 Hidden Hills’ full-service professional staff provides gourmet cuisine for wedding parties and receptions, from intimate celebrations to grand events. Non-members may rent the facility. The club accommodates up to 300 seated guests. The outdoor garden may also be used for a wedding ceremony.

HAMPTON INN JAX BEACH/OCEANFRONT

1515 First St. N., Jax Beach, 241-2311, 685-3009, hamptoninnjaxbeachoceanfront.com This oceanfront inn specializes in wedding ceremonies and receptions. Professional onsite planners and staff guide you every step of the way to a memorable celebration.

THE HILLTOP RESTAURANT

2030 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 272-5959 This Victorian mansion, nestled among the oaks, offers romantic ambiance complete with grand pianos, gardens, dance floors, fireplaces and a fountain. Ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, buffets and receptions can be accommodated. Reservations are taken one month to one year in advance.

IN THE GARDEN

510 Shetter Ave., Jax Beach, 483-6769, weddingvenuejax.com Mediterranean-inspired In The Garden can accommodate an elegant garden wedding and events for up to 85 seated guests and 120 standing. Affordable pricing, a friendly staff and lovely surroundings are sure to make your day unforgettable.

JACKSONVILLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

3985 Hunt Club Rd., Jacksonville, 223-5555 ext. 4, jaxgcc.com The club provides full service catering and banquet facilities in an upscale country club atmosphere. Guests may enjoy the unique outdoor ceremony site on the lawn overlooking the golf course and lake. For the reception, the club seats 250 guests or 450 guests for cocktails.

JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS

370 Zoo Pkwy., Jacksonville, 757-4463 ext. 103 In-house certified caterers provide a broad range of menu options. The 7,000-square-foot open terrace overlooks the Aviary, or choose a safari themed private room. Weddings and receptions are fully customizable and can vary from casual to extravagant. After-hours access is given one hour after park closing, and customized packages are available for intimate gatherings to groups of up to 400.

KATHRYN ABBEY HANNA PARK

500 Wonderwood Rd. (off Mayport Rd.), Jacksonville, 249-4700 Couples can have a romantic, salt-sprayed ceremony on the beach or in the hall in Dolphin Plaza, which accommodates up to 125 guests. All events require permit application, approval and advance notice, and are subject to availability as well as environmental impact — leave no trace, in other words.

THE KEELER PROPERTY

thekeelerproperty.com This 40-acre farm near I-10 and I-295 offers a rustic setting complete with covered bridge and barn.

LODGE & CLUB AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH

607 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-9500 Framed by palm trees and sand dunes, The Lodge & Club features more than 11,000 square feet of flexible reception and banquet space for parties of 20 to 150 people. Services include floral decorations, ice sculptures and musical entertainment. Guest rooms feature fireplaces and Jacuzzis.

MANDARIN COMMUNITY CLUB

12447 Mandarin Rd., Jacksonville, 292-4338, mandarincommunityclub.org The historic club interior has a seating capacity of up to 115 guests for small weddings and receptions. For an outdoor setting, the adjacent Billard Commemorative Park may be rented alone or in combination with the Club building and features a white gazebo.

MARSH CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

169 Marshside Dr., St. Augustine, 461-1101 Intracoastal marshland surrounds this club, a popular location for parties and receptions. Banquet menu choices range from cocktails to heavy hors d’oeuvres to full-course. The dining room seats up to 150 or 250 for cocktails. On-site wedding coordination is included and the formally attired, trained staff assists with the wedding cake, flowers and entertainment.

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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY

1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, 396-7062 ext. 240 MOSH offers several packages for celebrations big or small — The Rooftop has a capacity of up to 150 guests, The Wachovia Room accommodates up to 115 guests and individual floors accommodate as many as 400 guests per.

PALM VALLEY GARDENS

4975 Palm Valley Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 543-7777, palmvalleygardens.org Sprawling lawns, a spring-fed pond, a picturesque garden bridge, vine-covered pergola, a three-tiered fountain, outdoor lighting and a patio overlooking the koi pond are part of this romantic location.

PRIME F. OSBORN III CONVENTION CENTER

1000 Water St., Jacksonville, 630-4000 The convention center accommodates anywhere from 50 to 4,000 guests, with meeting rooms and a ballroom available. Reservations are taken six months to one year in advance.

QUEEN’S HARBOUR YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

1131 Queen’s Harbour Blvd., Jacksonville, 220-2118 Ceremonies and receptions by the marina and golf course accommodate up to 300 standing guests and up to 200 seated. Onsite catering provides anything from hors d’oeuvres to buffets to dinners. Outdoor ceremonies may be performed in the classic gazebo.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND

4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island, 277-1100 The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island offers several venues — including a brand new ballroom — for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, bridal showers and afternoon teas. Also offered: customized cuisine and florals, photography and limousine services, musical entertainment, wedding officiates, wedding planner and other vendor services.

RIVER CRUISES

1840 Perry Place, Jacksonville, 306-2200 Have your reception cruising the St. Johns River on an authentic sternwheeler, the Lady St. Johns, which accommodates up to 300 guests, or the Annabelle Lee, accommodating up to 150 people. A wedding coordinator is available, and the captain can perform the ceremony. The staff can supply decorations, food and a DJ. A full bar is available, and there’s plenty of room to dance.

RIVERHOUSE EVENTS

179 Marine St., St. Augustine, 826-6210, riverhouseevents.com This wedding ceremony and reception venue has Old World charm, with a bayfront lawn and terraces for ceremonies with a lighthouse view. The grand ballroom, with a 32-foot-round dance floor, can accommodate up to 240 guests. A paneled library with a fireplace, private bridal suite and free parking are also available.

ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM, ANASTASIA GALLERY

81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, 829-0745 ext. 207 The lighthouse’s front lawn offers natural beauty and privacy with magnificent live oak trees. The Anastasia Gallery has room for 80 seated guests or 125 for cocktails. (Located on the second floor, it is accessible by stairway only.) All proceeds from rentals support the programs and restoration efforts of the Lighthouse and Museum.

SALA MENENDEZ

75 King St., Ste. 110, St. Augustine, 826-0166 This beautiful reception and entertainment room, located in the Lightner Museum Courtyard and accommodating up to 100 guests, overlooks the gardens and fountains of the museum grounds in historic St. Augustine.

SELVA MARINA COUNTRY CLUB

1600 Selva Marina Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4827 ext. 25 The Dining Room overlooking the golf course accommodates up to 225 people and offers the elegance of a private country club. The south lawn, with lagoon views, is ideal for the ceremony, and full-service catering is available.

THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER

50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550, Jacksonville, 791-9797 This restaurant and banquet venue, located at the top of the BankAmerica building with 360° panoramic views, offers space for most any size celebration. Call for rates and availability.

TREE HILL NATURE CENTER

7152 Lone Star Rd., Jacksonville, 724-4646, treehill.org Tree Hill Nature Center’s Strasser Amphitheater is a covered, open-air venue with three levels of informal seating that can accommodate 250 guests, around a central stage, surrounded by 50 acres of scenic, natural land and a lush nature trail.

UNIVERSITY CLUB

1301 Riverplace Blvd., 27th Floor, Riverplace Tower, Jacksonville, 396-1687

This chuppa, or canopy, was part of an eco wedding at Princess Place Preserve south of the St. Johns County line. Private dining rooms offer a panoramic view of downtown and the St. Johns River. Select from planned menus or create your own. The club accommodates four to 200 guests for seated dinners, 400 for stand-up receptions. Assistance with other wedding arrangements is available. The club is open to members and those sponsored by a member.

WINDSOR PARKE

13823 Sutton Park Dr. N., Jacksonville, 223-4971 ext. 3 Windsor Parke Golf Club offers banquet and dining facilities in a clubhouse setting. Weddings can be held at the private gazebo, and the reception in the elegant dining area that accommodates up to 150 guests. Menu selections are suitable for both large and intimate events.

RESTAURANTS 13 GYPSIES

887 Stockton St., Jacksonville, 389-0330 This neighborhood bistro in Riverside is available for small (fewer than 20) wedding and reception parties as well as catering. Reservations are required for in-house parties. 13 Gypsies serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine.

A1A ALE WORKS

1 King St., St. Augustine, 829-2977 A1A Ale Works offers total catering services with on-site facilities accommodating 25-125 guests, with panoramic bayfront views and a verandah. A1A can put together seated dinners, buffet-style meals or a custom menu. Premium cocktail service, the brewery’s hand-crafted beers, an extensive wine selection and offsite catering are available.

BISTRO AIX

1440 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-1949 Bistro Aix’s private dining rooms are available for rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons or receptions. Flexible seating, private rooms, custom-designed menus, personalized service, event planning and catering services make the special day worry-free. Call for a tour.

BLUE BAMBOO

3820 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-1478, bluebamboojacksonville.com An East-West kitchen and bar, Blue Bamboo offers an everchanging menu based on seasonal ingredients. Hold your rehearsal dinner at the Blue Bamboo, or they’ll bring the meal to you.

CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA

127 First Ave. N., Jax Beach, 249-3322 This popular Mexican restaurant offers a banquet room that

seats 40 for bridal showers, bachelor/ bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners. Reservations are required. Campeche Bay won Best Margarita in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax.

CASA MARINA HOTEL

691 N. First St., Jax Beach, 270-0025 The Casa Marina’s creative chefs design and serve New Beach cuisine, highlighting the best of local seafood, produce and specialty ingredients with a flair for international flavor. Celebrate in the dining area or up in the Penthouse Lounge, with a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean.

THE CHART HOUSE

1501 River Place Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-3353 The Chart House accommodates up to 80 people for riverfront rehearsal dinners and receptions. The menu features steak, seafood and prime rib.

DON JUAN’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

12373 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 268-8722 Don Juan’s, serving authentic Mexican cuisine and a full bar, offers a private room for up to 70 people for wedding rehearsals and special occasions. Private patio dining is available for up to 30 people.

DWIGHT’S BISTRO

1527 Penman Rd., Jax Beach, 241-4496 The intimate bistro is ideal for rehearsal dinners or wedding receptions, for parties ranging from 12 to 60 guests.

FARAH’S PITA STOP CAFÉ

3980 Southside Blvd., Ste. 201, Jacksonville, 928-4322 Farah’s is available for private parties, accommodating up to 60 guests, and offers catering for as few as two or as many as 500. The menu features a variety of items, from appetizers to full dinners.

THE FLORIDA CRACKER CAFÉ

81 St. George St., St. Augustine, 829-0397 Florida Cracker Cafe offers both on-and off-site catering for rehearsal dinners and receptions. The catering menu offers a wide variety of selections to choose from. On-site, the cafe accommodates wedding parties up to 100 people (weather permitting).

GYPSY CAB COMPANY

828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-8244 Gypsy Cab Company offers a banquet facility that accommodates up to 100 guests. Choose on-or off-site catering, featuring an international cuisine menu that can be customized to suit your tastes.

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2107 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 396-9922 Matthew’s elegant catering services feature a menu of an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients.

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3877 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, 731-2898 With a private banquet room that accommodates up to 65 guests, Mediterrania offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and cuisine prepared in the classic European tradition.

METRO DINER

3302 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 398-3701 With facilities to accommodate up to 80 guests, the 1930s diner offers full-service catering for small receptions and rehearsal dinners, serving a complete menu (cold platters, hors d’oeuvres or dinners), which can be customized. They can bring the party to you.

MEZZA LUNA

110 N. First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Mezza Luna is ideal for rehearsal dinners or small intimate wedding receptions. Choose the formal dining room, the landscaped patio or the casual ambience at the bar.

95 CORDOVA & COBALT LOUNGE

95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 810-6810 Offering fine dining within Casa Monica Hotel. Catering is provided by world-renowned Chef DeJuan Roy and director of culinary operations Allen Lancaster. Banquet facilities are available.

OCEAN 60

60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Chef-owned-and-operated Ocean 60 is a beachside hotspot, hosting wedding receptions, showers and rehearsal dinners. Specializing in pesonalized menus, Ocean 60 has an in-house certified wine specialist. Private and semi-private rooms for groups of up to 55 guests, or a full restaurant buy-out for up to 100 are available, as is offsite catering.

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OLD CITY HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT

115 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 826-0113 Located in historic St. Augustine, Old City House offers fullservice weddings and receptions for 25 to 100 guests. The Inn has seven elegant B&B rooms featuring four-poster beds and Jacuzzis. The ceremony, held in the walled courtyard, is followed with champagne cocktails and a reception in the restaurant.

THE PIER RESTAURANT

412 First St. N., Jax Beach, 246-6454 This new oceanfront restaurant has magnificent vistas that will make any celebration special. The Pier can accommodate up to 250 guests in the upstairs dining room or downstairs Sand Bar.

RAINTREE RESTAURANT

102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-7211 Located in a renovated turn-of-the-century home, Raintree offers private dining rooms and a garden complete with a gazebo. Wedding showers, rehearsal dinners and receptions can be accommodated. The restaurant seats 150.

THE REEF

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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Reef offers a banquet room with seating for up to 90 guests, as well as beach access and balconies.

SANGRIA HOUSE

4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., Ste. 203, Jacksonville, 646-2977 Offering authentic Spanish cuisine, the café can accommodate up to 50 guests for the reception or rehearsal dinner, or can be catered to your location. Call for reservations.

T-RAY’S BURGER STATION

202 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-6310 T-Ray’s offers catering off-premises or on-site, with seating for up to 30 guests for private parties. The menu offers Country American and seafood cuisine, as well as the best burgers on Amelia Island. Call for information regarding packages available. T-Ray’s has been voted Best Burger on Amelia Island in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax poll.

WINE CELLAR

1314 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville, 398-8989 Wine Cellar has a seating capacity for 24 guests in the private reception room of the restaurant. The menu is prepared to your specifications to fit your budget.

BED & BREAKFASTS AND INNS THE ADDISON ON AMELIA ISLAND

614 Ash St., Amelia Island, 277-1604, addisonamelia.com This 1870s antebellum home is ideal for an intimate celebration, featuring gardens, a fountain, a courtyard and private porches. Special touches, like a horse and carriage, are available; call for wedding package details.

AMELIA ISLAND WILLIAMS HOUSE

103 S. Ninth St., Fernandina Beach, 277-2328, williamshouse.com Old World charm and modern amenities are featured at Williams House in the heart of the area’s historic district. Packages range from elopement wedding and reception, intimate celebration for up to 20 guests, a fairytale event for up to 30 guests and an event package for up to 85 guests. Call for the details for each package.

AUGUSTIN INN

29 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 823-9559, augustininn.com Located a half-block from the historic bayfront, the 1898 Augustin Inn offers whirlpool tubs, antique furnishings and two-course breakfasts. Wedding services and inclusive packages are available, along with the walled courtyard that can accommodate parties from two to 22.

CARRIAGE WAY BED & BREAKFAST

70 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 829-2467 This traditional Victorian style home, located in the heart of St. Augustine’s historic district, offers beautifully appointed rooms available in several packages for the bride and groom or the entire wedding party. Carriage Way was voted Best B&B in St. Augustine by Folio Weekly readers.

THE CEDAR HOUSE INN VICTORIAN BED & BREAKFAST

79 Cedar St., St. Augustine, 829-0079 This restored 1893 Victorian home, decorated with antiques, is located in the historic district. New owner Cynthia Humphrey offers small intimate weddings, a full gourmet breakfast and free on-premises parking.

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98 S. Fletcher Ave., Amelia Island, 277-4851 The Pointe is a boutique hotel that sits directly on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Owners David and Susan Caples offer luxurious accommodations and can customize amenities to meet each couple’s expectations. Elizabeth Pointe Lodge won Best B&B on Amelia Island in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax poll.

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691 N. First St., Jax Beach, 270-0025 Weddings and private parties are a specialty here, with a majestic dining room and expansive beachfront courtyard. The 23 hotel rooms and parlor impart a classic, timeless 1920s glamour. Facilities accommodate up to 150 guests inside and 250 outside on the verandah. A photographer, videographer, changing room, invitations and stationers are available.

OUR HOUSE OF ST. AUGUSTINE

95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 827-1888 This four-diamond hotel has an elaborate 4,000-square-foot deck for ceremonies or receptions. The grand ballroom seats up to 220 guests, the Flagler Ballroom seats 110. On-and offpremises catering is done by Chef DeJuan Roy. Casa Monica also has wedding packages, customized menus and bridal suites available.

1521 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 354-5080 This historic Victorian mansion is an elegant setting for intimate receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons, and also offers elegant overnight accommodations. With an event coordinator on-site, packages can be tailored for large or small events. Riverdale Inn won Best B&B in Jax in Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax poll.

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2525 Country Club Blvd., Orange Park, 276-7660, 458-1049, ccofop.com This stately, Southern-style mansion offers personalized event planning and has several dining rooms that can accommodate up to 300 guests.

CROWNE PLAZA AIRPORT

88 Riberia St., Ste. 400, St. Augustine, (866) 801-2991, sayhiinns.com The St. Johns County Visitor & Convention Bureau has information on more than 20 B&Bs, all within walking distance of historic downtown St. Augustine. In addition to breakfast, some inns offer other meals.

14670 Duval Rd., Jacksonville, 741-4404, cpjacksonvilleairport.com The hotel has 8,000 square feet of flexible function space, accommodating up to 200 guests, as well as a pool, catering, banquet facilities and packages.

RECEPTION ROOMS & HOTELS

1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-8800 The hotel has 12,000 square feet of flexible function space, accommodating up to 500 guests, as well as a pool deck for sit-down dinners and receptions. For overnight stays, there are 292 rooms and suites, with group discounts available. Amenities include an outdoor pool and fitness room.

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804 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-4300, hoythouse.com Hoyt House Bed & Breakfast Inn offers a variety of packages for the perfect wedding and reception. Among the amenities are a gazebo, cocktail reception area, guest rooms, pool and spa and gardens. The mansion itself is available for rental and extras can include catering, flowers and bar service. Call for the details of any package.

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142 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 824-4301 The historic buildings comprising the Bayfront Marin House are just part of the romantic setting for a honeymoon or anniversary getaway. Packages are available with several options.

227 S. Seventh St., Amelia Island, 277-0500 Owners Bill and Theresa Hamilton welcome guests to an 1885 Italianate villa for a honeymoon or getaway. There are several private cottages and rooms with king-sized beds, Jacuzzis and fireplaces, plus wine, chocolates and lots of pampering. Packages range from two to seven nights and an Elopement Package is offered.

7 Cincinnati Ave., St. Augustine, 824-9204 Five romantic guestrooms for guests or the newly married couple are offered at Our House, as well as intimate garden ceremony space that accommodates from four to 30 guests.

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45 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-1661 Located at the entrance to the Tournament Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Hilton Garden Inn offers banquet facilities for rehearsal dinners, showers and receptions. An event coordinator is on-site to help with all the details, including This “Just Hitched” parasol is from Ten23Designs.com, wedding and honeymoon romance a Jacksonville local decal shop that also sells “Just packages.

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HILTON ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORIC BAYFRONT

32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, 829-2277 Located in St. Augustine’s historic district, the Hilton Historic Bayfront hosts ceremonies, receptions, showers and rehearsal dinners. Luxurious accommodations, elegant settings and a detail-oriented staff, with a wedding planner available, ensure a celebratory experience for that special time. The facility is 100 percent smoke-free, and a restaurant is located on-site.

HOTEL INDIGO

9840 Tapestry Park Circle, Southside, 996-7199, hoteldeerwoodpark.com This full-service boutique hotel is situated on a lake in the European-style village of Tapestry park, a central location perfect for out-of-town guests. Group rates are available.

HYATT REGENCY RIVERFRONT HOTEL

225 East Coast Line Dr., Jacksonville, 588-1234 Hyatt Regency offers full-service catering facilities for weddings up to 1,000 guests, including the 28,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, riverside rooms and private balconies overlooking the St. Johns River. Hyatt specializes in receptions, ceremonies bridal parties and showers, as well as accommodations for out-of-town guests.

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JACKSONVILLE MARRIOTT AT SOUTHPOINT

4670 Salisbury Rd., Jacksonville, 296-2222 The Marriott accommodates rehearsal dinners and receptions for up to 400 guests, outdoors or in the ballroom. Bridal suites are available. Group discounts are offered and reservations should be made several months in advance.

THE LODGE & CLUB

607 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-9500 The Lodge & Club, a 66-room oceanfront hotel and private club, is popular for beach wedding ceremonies. With more than 10,000 square feet of reception and banquet space, The Lodge & Club is available for events for 20 to 150 guests.

OMNI JACKSONVILLE HOTEL

245 Water St., Jacksonville, 355-6664 Downtown Jacksonville’s only four-diamond hotel, the Omni has than 14,000 square feet of elegant function space, along with intimate rooms for bridal luncheons and rehearsal dinners. The Omni’s elegant fare includes kosher and ethnic menus. Sleeping rooms for out-of-town guests and a complimentary guest room, champagne and breakfastin-bed for the bride and groom are available. Call for a consultation.

ONE OCEAN RESORT HOTEL & SPA

The event will celebrate and honor the work of the current Riverkeeper, Neil Armingeon, who is stepping down in 2012. The evening will feature musical luminaries Van Dyke Parks and Billy Joe Shaver. Parks has a lengthy list of credits as a composer, arranger, producer and musician. He is, perhaps, best known for his collaborations with the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson. Shaver is a fabulous honky-tonking country outlaw, whose songs have been recorded by Widespread Panic, Marty Stuart, Elvis Presely, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Robert Earl Keen, Waylon Jennings, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patty Loveless, Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash, just to name a few. Come see these true American originals as we celebrate Neil Armingeon — an incredible asset to our city and a tireless advocate for the St. Johns!

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RAMADA INN HISTORIC ST. AUGUSTINE

116 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 824-4352 Treat the wedding party to a Red Carpet welcome, including low rates and complimentary bar drinks at Ramada Inn Historic, centrally located in the historic area of America’s Oldest City. The full-service hotel includes a restaurant, bar, heated pool and heated Jacuzzi, only a short walk from the sites, churches, fine dining, shopping and other St. Augustine attractions.

THE RENAISSANCE RESORT

500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, 940-8635, worldgolfrenaissance.com The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village offers assistance with rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions and guestrooms — and a complementary honeymoon suite — in a beautiful setting.

THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND

4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island, 277-1100 For true opulence, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island offers a selection of venues for the wedding ceremony and reception — customized cuisine and florals, photography and limousine services, musical entertainment, wedding officiates, wedding planner and a destination help create a memorable wedding.

One Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 853-2333, oneoceanresort.com This Florida wedding destination features luxury oceanfront accommodations, an upscale restaurant, 10,500 square feet of event space and a world-class spa and fitness center. Docents arrange for golf outings and spa visits, and wedding specialists help plan everything from oceanfront ceremonies to candlelit receptions.

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PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB

205 St. Johns Golf Dr., St. Augustine, 940-3206 The elegant clubhouse and facilities overlook the ninth and 18th greens. The club can accommodate from 50 to 300, and up to 170 on the covered patio. Catering chefs and a professional staff work to ensure your wedding is everything you dreamed.

200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-1111 This 250-room award-winning oceanfront resort has been hosting events for more than 75 years. The resort and private club features more than 30,000 square feet of reception and banquet space in a variety of unique venues. The dining rooms accommodate gatherings from 10 to 450 people.

2165 Park St., Jacksonville, 387-9927 The Junior League of Jacksonville’s Riverside House offers a board room, auditorium, audio/PA system, reception hall and kitchen at affordable rates. Originally a church, this historic property is the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies, receptions and meetings for 125 seated guests.

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SAWGRASS MARRIOTT RESORT & BEACH CLUB

1111 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-5554 The Quality Inn Historic, overlooking the San Sebastian River marsh, is close to all the historic sites and museums, restaurants and tours. A free continental breakfast and complementary USA Today are available, as well as an outdoor pool and hot tub.

1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra, 285-7777 ext. 6400 The Resort offers reception accommodations for a range from 10 to 1,000, from a champagne reception to a multicourse dinner. There are several ceremony locations on-site, including a gazebo. Sawgrass offers packages including wedding coordination, theme decorations, cakes and honeymoons. Reservations recommended up to one year in advance.

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3130 Hartley Rd., Jacksonville, 268-8080 Ramada Inn Mandarin offers complete facilities for rehearsal dinners, weddings and receptions for 10 to 300 guests. Ramada’s catering service provides anything from hors d’oeuvres to complete meals. A guest-services staff and reception planner are on hand. Group rates are available.

10605 Deerwood Park Blvd., Jacksonville, 380-4136, sheratonjacksonville.com The Sheraton has a brand-new ballroom that can accommodate up to 200 guests, as well as professional culinary and service teams who strive to make the wedding of your dreams a reality.

TPC SAWGRASS

110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra, 273-3344, tpc.com TPC Sawgrass is a Mediterranean Revival-style clubhouse with an array of elegant banquet halls ideal for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and groom’s golf outings. The event lawn and gardens, overlooking The Players Stadium and Dye’s Valley Courses, are perfect settings for the ceremony or intimate cocktail hour, with hospitality, service and cuisine to match.

THE WINE BAR

200 Wharfside Way, Jacksonville, 346-0605, winebarsouthbank.com The Wine Bar on Wyndam Hotel’s property, adjacent to the Chart House, offers a unique venue for any wedding reception, rehearsal dinner or bachelor/bachelorette party. Self-service wine machines, a new menu and 130 wines by the glass or by the bottle are featured.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME

One World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-4000 The Hall of Fame seats 200 guests and is available for wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners, with several event spaces from which to choose. Deluxe accommodations, spas, world-class golf courses and restaurants are nearby.

GETTING THERE AA SUSIE’S LIMO

6261 Powers Ave., Jacksonville, 731-5466, susieslimo.com Susie’s has the hottest exotic rides — stretch sedans and SUVs, land yachts, Lincolns, even a stretch PT Cruiser — and multiple trips, large groups (8 to 30 passengers) and multiple locations are no problem.

AVALON CARRIAGE SERVICE

335 C.R. 214, St. Augustine, 824-7722 Avalon provides the finest carriages, horses and drivers for weddings and engagement parties. They bring the carriage, wagon or sleigh to your location.

CAREY LIMOUSINE

14125 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 221-5466 Carey’s fleet has a variety of new vehicles for wedding parties and guests up to eight passengers. Packages are available. Choose from stretch limos, luxury sedans, deluxe vans and mini buses.

COACH & CARRIAGE LIMOUSINE

6261 Powers Ave., Jacksonville, 268-3555, coachandcarriage.com In business for more than 20 years, Coach & Carriage offers vehicles in every size and style — Jags, Lexus, Charger, stretch SUVs, Rolls Royce — for that all-important ride.

COLEMAN TRAVEL

645-5106, colemantravel.com Honeymoons, getaways, cruises, ski trips and tours — Coleman gets you there. Sandals, Couples, Carnival, Princess, Holland, Norwegian and Seafoam are among the companies Coleman can book for your trip.

DANA’S LIMOUSINES

10220 New Berlin Rd., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 744-3333 Dana’s offers limos, vans, sedans and mini-busses to seat up to 33 passengers. Packages are available, which include black or white cars, all of which are non-smoking. Dana’s encourages couples to see the fleet before selecting a car.

LIGHTHOUSE LIMOUSINE & SEDAN SERVICE

St. Augustine Airport, Main Terminal (866) 230-1003, 827-1003 Locally owned and operated, Lighthouse offers chauffeured luxury for the wedding party in all non-smoking vehicles with courteous and professional chauffeurs.

OLD CITY HELICOPTERS, LLC

4900 U.S. 1, Ste. 400, St. Augustine Airport, St. Augustine, 824-5506 Old City Helicopter offers flights for proposals, honeymoons, weddings, wedding arrivals and departures, and wedding drops of flower petals. Call for information about sunset flights and other details.

ST. AUGUSTINE TRANSFER COMPANY

829-2391, staugustinetransfer.com Established in 1877, St. Augustine Transfer offers a deluxe horse-drawn wedding carriage and tuxedoed drivers to get you to and from the church in style.

TRAVEL LEADERS

8221 Southside Blvd., Ste. 9, Jacksonville, 642-6909 Travel Leaders is a full-service travel agency, specializing in honeymoons, cruises and vacation packages, including Sandals and Beaches. They handle the details, you handle the fun.

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11571 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 265-5466

There’s enough for the harried happy couple to handle without worrying about transportation. That’s where VIP Limo comes in — professional drivers transport you and the bridal party in worry-free style and comfort.

INCIDENTALS ANDY’S TAYLOR RENTAL CENTER

1005 Pope Rd., St. Augustine, 471-2991 All you need is the happy couple — Andy’s provides the rest: tents, canopies, tables, linens, place settings, accessories, bars and dance floors. Planning services are available.

DANCE TRANCE FITNESS

214 Orange St., Neptune Beach, 246-4600 1515 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 390-0939 Dance Trance Studios offer a variety of classes with stateof-the-art sound and light effects. Free diet and nutrition counseling is available. dancetrancefitness.com

DESIGNER ICE

370 Fourth Ave. S., Jax Beach, 246-3497, shindigsjax.net Designer Ice offers decorative ice sculptures, drink luges, food displays and ice bars. They make their own ice, so they can freeze items inside like photos, flowers or color, personalizing to fit the theme.

DOING DISHES PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY STUDIO 5619 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-3729 1026 Edgewood Ave. S., Jacksonville, 388-7088 Perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties, Doing Dishes is the place to create unique wedding gifts.

FLAIRE EVENT RENTALS

2762 Park St., Jacksonville, 352-1832, flaireeventrentals.com This boutique event rental company offers mahogany Chiavari chairs, specialty linens and event lighting, with affordable delivery and set-up rates. And there are no weekend overtime charges.

JACKSONVILLE BRIDAL CONNECTION

jacksonvillebridalconnection.com More than 100 local vendors are on hand at this bridal show, held from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 19 at University of North Florida’s University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville. Exhibitors include bakers, caterers, consultants, florists, stationers, musical entertainment, travel agents, photographers, hotels, and a fashion show for the entire wedding party.

KATHLEEN F. TRIEBWASSER

8833 Perimeter Park Blvd., Ste. 1001, Jacksonville, 641-4600, kathleentriebwasser.com Triebwasser is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing premarital counseling, a one-on-one four-hour program, which includes a discount on a marriage license.

KIRBY RENTALS, LLC

8051 Bayberry Rd., Jacksonville, 739-1312, kirbytent.com Kirby Rentals has everything you’ll need for the perfect reception or party, including a variety of tent styles, tables, linens, china and flatware, catering equipment, podiums, chandeliers and platforms.

LEGACIES & MEMORIES

5 Willard Dr., Ste. 644, St. Augustine, 460-0227, brideandgroomlovestory.com The Bride & Groom Love Story, written by professional biographers and printed in color booklets, can be a unique and cherished keepsake for the couple.

POTTERY WORKS

4375 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-3009 Guests create their own pottery in an open, user-friendly area. An alternative to a traditional bridal shower or bachelorette party, Pottery Works is also a source for design ideas for custom art to get and give.

SALSA CALIENTE DANCE STUDIOS

9751 Mining Dr., Jacksonville, 370-1199, salsacalientestudios.com Salsa Caliente’s lessons help the happy couple take the right steps for their first dance. Packages include salsa, mambo, cha-cha and bachatta. Professional dancers are available for reception entertainment. Free consultations are offered.

VIP WOMEN’S DANCE

2419 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 487-9938, vipwomensdanceparties.com For women only, VIP offers classes, parties and events in a private setting for pole fitness, chair dance, belly dance and burlesque tease dancing, just the thing for bachelorette parties.

THE WEDDING DANCE STUDIO

3837 Southside Blvd., Ste 2, Jacksonville, 998-3939, theweddingdancestudio.com Couples learn to dance confidently for the first dance at the reception. The first lesson is free.

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The pride of Concord, N.C., The Avett Brothers have spent the last decade pushing traditional roots music squarely into the future. Led by brothers Scott and Seth Avett, this Americana “grungegrass” quintet has grown a rabid following on the strength of a half-dozen fulllength releases, a handful of EPs, live releases and appearances on “Late Night with David Letterman,” “Austin City Limits” and a jam session with Mumford and Sons and Bob Dylan at last year’s Grammys. The Avett Brothers perform on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $45 and $50. 355-2787.

COUNTRY RASCAL FLATTS

Megastars Rascal Flatts proved that country can rock out, too. The trend-savvy trio of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney has won the hearts of (let’s face it — mostly female) fans with their bad-boy good looks, pushed a whopping 20 million albums, nabbed 40 awards and sold six million concert tickets! No. 1 charting tunes like 2002’s “These Days,” “Fast Cars and Freedom” (’05) and “Why Wait” (’10) deliver pop hooks that, when combined with their hotness, makes the hayseed hunks a surefire hit! Rascal Flatts performs with Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $24.50-$59.25. 630-3900.

FILM THERE IS NO FINISH LINE

SLEIGH BELLS

The Brooklyn, N.Y.-based dynamic duo Sleigh Bells has won critical acclaim and a sizable following for its groundbreaking noise-pop. The tripped-out jams of vocalist Alexis Krauss and guitarist Derek E. Miller first clamored for attention when the two signed onto electro-queen M.I.A.’s N.E.E.T. label. Pitchfork Media, The Guardian and The New York Times raved over the rhythmic, grooving sound influenced as much by ’70s noise heads Throbbing Gristle as the ’80s proto-hip hop of Afrika Bambaataa. Since then, the band’s audience has expanded and its signature sound has been featured on the soundtracks of a half-dozen video games, TV and films; Sleigh Bells has even been part of major music festivals Coachella and Primavera. The latest album, “Reign of Terror,” drops on Feb. 14. Sleigh Bells return to Northeast Florida on a Florida-only tour with Diplo and Liturgy on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $23. 246-4273. Check out our interview with Sleigh Bells on page 45.

Donna Deegan and Joan Benoit Samuelson (pictured) present a screening of “There is No Finish Line,” a 45-minute work-in-progress that chronicles Samuelson’s journey since being the first woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal for marathon running. Deegan and Samuelson participate in a Q&A after the screening. “There Is No Finish Line” is shown on Friday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. at T-U Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Admission is a $20 donation. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research and care services. 551-0732. The screening precedes the fifth annual 26.2 With Donna National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer, held on Feb. 12.

HEY, DUMMY! JEFF DUNHAM

The career of comedian-ventriloquist Jeff Dunham begs the age-old question, “How much money could one make by sticking a hand up a doll’s ass?” The answer? Millions, people. Dunham has grossed upwards of $30 million a year for his humorous hand puppetry through characters like cranky coot Walter and ever-hyper purple creature Peanut Melvin the Superhero Guy, in a style that’s been likened to “a dressed-down, more digestible version of Don Rickles with multiple personality disorder.” Some have criticized Dunham’s puppets as racist, sexist and homophobic — charges this fave of Johnny Carson’s denies. “I’ve skewered whites, blacks, Hispanics, Christians, Jews, Muslims, gays, straights, rednecks, addicts, the elderly and my wife,” says Dunham. “As a standup comic, it’s my job to make people laugh, and I believe comedy is the last true form of free speech.” Love him or hate him, Jeff Dunham performs on Friday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $43.50. 630-3900.

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WILLIE NELSON

Legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nelson first signed his name into the Great American Songbook after penning such classics as 1961’s “Hello Walls” and 1962’s “Crazy,” which put Faron Young and Patsy Cline, respectively, at the top of the charts. In subsequent decades, The Redheaded Stranger was on the forefront of the Outlaw Country movement with fellow musicians and party buddies Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Tompall Glaser. The now-78-year-old Nelson has since become nearly as famous for his tax troubles and “It’s-420-Somewhere” pro-weed lifestyle — which means he could qualify for a spot on Folio Weekly’s staff. Willie Nelson performs on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $48-$64. 355-2787. FEBRUARY 7-13, 2012 | folio weekly | 39

The Mustard Seed Cafe

Located inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, freerange chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups are available — all prepared with Stephanie Christopher’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi, or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. nassauhealthfoods.net 833 T.J. Courson Road 904-277-3141

Lulu’s at The Thompson House

Lulu’s owners, Brian and Melanie Grimley, offer an innovative lunch menu, including po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in the gardens of the historic Thompson House. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp is the focus every Thursday), and nightly specials. An extensive wine list and beer are available. Open for lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations are recommended. 11 S. Seventh Street 904-432-8394

PLAE Restaurant & Lounge

Located in the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation, PLAE serves bistro style cuisine. The full bar lounge at PLAE has become an instant classic, with artistic décor and live entertainment nightly. Now you can PLAE during the day, too! Open for lunch Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30p.m. Open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner daily; reservations accepted. 80 Amelia Village Cir. 904-277-2132

Moon River Pizza

Moon River Pizza treats customers like family. Cooked in a brick oven, the pizza is custom-made by the slice (or, of course, by the pie). Set up like an Atlanta-style pizza joint, Moon River also offers an eclectic selection of wine and beers. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Dine in or take it with you. 925 S. 14th Street 904-321-3400

The Surf

Enjoy a casual beach atmosphere in the full-service restaurant, bar and huge oceanview deck. Extensive menu features delicious steaks, fresh seafood and nightly specials. Also featuring salads, wraps, burgers, seafood baskets and our famous all-you-can-eat wing specials (Wed. & Sun.). Take-out available. Open at 11 a.m. daily for lunch, dinner and latenight menu. Entertainment nightly and 29 TVs throughout. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-261-5711

The Palace Saloon

It’s been the cornerstone of downtown Fernandina Beach since 1903. Florida’s oldest continually operating bar serves great bar food, including 10-oz. burgers, gourmet hot dogs, New York-style pizza and our famous Fernandina Fish & Chips. And you never know when Uncle Charlie’s ghost will join you for lunch and a cocktail! Pirates Punch, full liquor bar and over 100 craft beers to choose. Catch all the games on 13 giant screens every Sunday. Open daily noon-2. thepalacesaloon.com 117 Centre Street 904-491-3332

Cafe Karibo

Homemade sandwiches, salads and soups are served in a relaxed atmosphere in this charming building in the historic district. Delicious fresh fish specials and theme nights (Pad Thai and curry), plus vegetarian dishes, are also featured. Karibrew Brew Pub & Grub — the only one on the island — offers on-site beers and great burgers and sandwiches. 27 N. Third Street 904-277-5269

29 South Eats

This chic, neighborhood bistro has it all — great ambience, fantastic food, an extensive wine list and reasonable prices. The eclectic menu offers traditional world cuisine with a modern whimsical twist and Chef Scotty Schwartz won Best Chef in Folio Weekly’s 2007 Best of Jax readers poll. Open for lunch Tues.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for dinner 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mon.Thur., till 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Brunch is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. 29southrestaurant.com 29 S. Third Street 904-277-7919

Brett’s Waterway Café

Overlooking Fernandina Harbor Marina, Brett’s offers an upscale atmosphere with outstanding food. The extensive luncheon and dinner menus feature daily specials, fresh Florida seafood, chicken and aged beef. Cocktails, beer and wine. Casual resort wear. Open at 11:30 a.m. daily. Fernandina Harbor Marina at the foot of Centre Street 904-261-2660

T-Ray’s Burger Station

T-Ray’s offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items. In addition to an outstanding breakfast menu, you’ll find some of the best burgers you’ve ever put in your mouth. The Burger Station offers a grilled portabello mushroom burger, grilled or fried chicken salad and much more. The spot where locals grab a bite and go! Now serving Beer & Wine. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.2:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed Sundays. 202 S. Eighth Street 904-261-6310

Jack & Diane’s

The locals’ favorite hangout! Dine inside or on the patio of this cozy, renovated 1887 shotgun home in historic downtown Fernandina. From the crab & shrimp omelet to the steak & tomato pie, “The tastiest spot on Centre” offers food with attitude and unexpected flair. Live music elevates your dining experience to a new level. Come for breakfast, stay for dinner! You’ll love every bite! 708 Centre Street 904-321-1444

Sliders Seaside Grill

Oceanfront dining at its finest. Award-winning crab cakes, fresh daily seafood specials and homemade desserts. Sliders has Amelia Island’s only waterfront Tiki Bar, as well as a children’s playground and live music every weekend. The dining experience is complete with brand-new second-story banquet facilities, bar and verandah. Open at 11 a.m. daily, with happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Make Sliders Seaside Grill your place to be for friends and family, entertainment and the best food on the East Coast. Call for your next special event. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 904-277-6652

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the middle of nowhere. One of the survivors, probably still in actual clinical shock, makes a joke about “Alive,” the plane-crash-in-the-Andescannibalism movie, and the other survivors laugh. And as that cinematic demon is exorcised, “The Grey” can go on to be its own very different and distinct cinematic experience. In this case, that experience is a group of tough guys trying to walk out of the snow while a pack of wolves tries to stop them. Yet, it’s not really an action movie. “The Grey” plays almost like a poetic action film, with Liam Neeson deftly balancing the expected action sequences with scenes of pathos rarely seen in modern thrillers. Neeson also narrates the film; his Irish accent and measured, gruff delivery add to this fable-like quality. I tried not to think, while being wowed by “The Grey” and Neeson’s performance especially, that what his character, Ottway, is going through is almost an extrapolation of what the actor himself must have gone through when his wife, Natasha Richardson, died a few years ago. It adds an extra layer of provocative discomfort to a movie already quite ruthless. While the trailer clearly reveals that a pack of ravenous wolves track the survivors, “The Grey” doesn’t deal solely in natural terror. Apart from the wolves — which seem more metaphorical as the story unfolds — there’s a lot of real-life brutality on display, intense mortality reminders, and it’s anything but pretty. Early on in the film, writerdirector Joe Carnahan — working from a short story by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers — lets one imminent death, of a character we don’t even know, linger on as it surely would in real life. Death here isn’t quick or elided over, but faced head-on in the full and sudden finality of what it means. It’s a powerfully moving and unflinching moment. It’s also a scene that sets the tone for the rest of the film. “The Grey” is more than howling wolves. The film is really about the “biggies” most of us must face:

loneliness, doubt, desolation both physical and emotional, and death. The supporting cast also rises to the mortal challenge of “The Grey.” While Dermot Mulroney is best known for appearing in some absurd romantic comedies, his performance as Talget redeems earlier film fluff. I was already madly in love with Dallas Roberts — who’s got to be one of the most underappreciated American actors working today — and he gets more brownie points as Hendrick, the calmest, most sensitive badass ever. Carnahan’s résumé is a mixed bag of “manly” action movies — the sublime “Narc,” the awful “Smokin’ Aces,” the deliciously preposterous “A-Team” — but with “The Grey,” he’s created a movie that’s quite masculine without being obnoxiously posturing. Genuine, positive manliness squares off against bullshit macho posing, as we see when natural leader Ottway, who easily takes charge of the handful of survivors, asserts his alpha-maleness against Diaz (Frank Grillo), who believes the survivors can somehow swagger back to civilization while flipping off nature. Ottway is strong, clever, competent and brave in the face of sheer terror. He’s also not afraid to admit he’s afraid, versus Diaz’s empty bluster. Of course strength, competence and courage aren’t exclusively masculine traits, but “manly” movies don’t usually make such an explicit point of noting the difference between actual principles and the imagined caricature of manhood we’re often presented with in pop culture as being the real deal. I also love how even these badasses seem to be drawing their strength from memories of wives and children, even those who are estranged from their families. That power doesn’t necessarily arise pushing to get home to the people they love, but simply from remembering the things that define them as men. There’s an unexpected sweetness in that, in recognizing that even these rugged souls define their manliness through being husbands and fathers. Even with all the blood in the snow and the chest-thumping and all, this is probably the most frankly humanist movie ever about poking wild animals with sticks. This ain’t no turn-yourbrain-off popcorn flick. It’s a look-into-the-void popcorn flick. We don’t see many of them. Mary Ann Johanson themail@folioweekly.com

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ONE FOR THE MONEY **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. When brassy Jersey girl Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) is hired as a recovery agent for a bail-bondsman, she puts her skills to the test to capture bail-jumper Joe Morelli (Jason O’Mara), a former vice cop and murder suspect. He’s also her old high school boyfriend. John Leguizamo co-stars in this rom-com crime flick. RED TAILS **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. The WWII-era drama, starring Terrence Howard, Anna Levine and Cuba Gooding Jr., chronicles the true story of 13 AfricanAmerican cadets training to be fighter pilots, who became known as the Tuskegee Airmen. SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues Director Guy Ritchie’s cinematic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary tale has Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and trusty pal Dr. Watson (Jude Law) match wits with an equally astute opponent, Prof. Moriarty (Jared Harris). Kelly Reilly and Stephen Fry co-star in the fun-filled albeit predictable mystery-thriller. UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. In the latest installment of the popular “fang banger” series, badass vampire warrior Selene (Kate Beckinsale) awakens after a decade of being held captive. She discovers most of her vampires have been destroyed; now she has to fight a genetically engineered Lycan (that’s “werewolf” to us simple, alt-weekly-readin’ folk!). Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy and Theo James co-star in this biting action flick. WAR HORSE **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Beach Blvd. The latest epic from Steven Spielberg takes the lead in the Oscar race. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 book and the acclaimed stage adaptation of the same work, “War Horse” tells the story of battle-torn Europe during The Great War through the eyes of a horse named Joey and the characters he encounters. An ensemble cast, including David Thewlis, Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson and Tom Hiddleston, combined with deft cinematography by Janusz Kaminski, a strong script (Lee Hall, Richard Curtis) and Spielberg’s masterful vision make “War Horse” a cinematic thoroughbred. WE BOUGHT A ZOO **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. Based on a true story, this family film is about recent widower Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon), who decides to “go country” and move his kids (Colin Ford and Maggie Elizabeth Jones) onto an 18-acre farm. The catch? The place is a literal zoo, crawling with critters cared for by zookeeper/hot babe

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Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson). THE WOMAN IN BLACK **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd. When recently widowed Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) is sent to a remote British village to put a deceased eccentric’s affairs in order, he discovers his late client’s home is haunted by a malevolent spirit who seems hellbent on bringing Arthur to join her on the other side! Based on Susan Hill’s 1983 novel, “The Woman in Black” has been adapted into a longrunning London stage play, the original (and terrifying) 1989 BBC film and now director James Watkins’ chiller, co-starring Ciaran Hinds, Janet McTeer and Sophie Stuckey.

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THE BIG YEAR Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black star in this comedy about three friends competing in a cross-country challenge to see who can count the most species of birds. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 1 Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner return. The wolf pack and vampire clan are closing in on expectant parents Edward (Pattinson) and Bella (Stewart). Co-starring Gil Birmingham, Billy Burke, Sarah Clarke and Jackson Rathbone. MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE This psychological thriller from writer-director Sean Durkin stars Elizabeth Olsen as Mary, a delusional young woman who flees a Catskill Mountain cult led by the charismatic leader Patrick (John Hawkes of “Winter’s Bone”). This critical smash also stars Sarah Paulson and Hugh Dancy. THE RUM DIARY Johnny Depp stars in writer-director Bruce Robinson’s adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s “lost” autobiographical novel about a sportswriter who winds up in 1950s San Juan, Puerto Rico. Aaron Eckhart and Amber Heard co-star in this Gonzo biopic.

“Pull zee string! Pull zee string!” Dane DeHaan relies on the old “when in doubt, do the old Martin Landau-as-BelaLugosi-in-‘Ed Wood’ shtick” in the sci-fi film “Chronicle.”

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rooklyn-based guy-girl duo Sleigh Bells gets stuck with the “noise-pop” label more often than not. But that two-word descriptor is woefully inadequate when discussing the band’s multitudinous sound. Guitarist/ producer Derek Miller cut his chops in Florida hardcore savants Poison The Well, while singer Alexis Krauss plied the bubblegum-pop trade as a teenager before doing studio work for Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan. But when the two combined heavy, overblown guitars, aggressive, bombastic beats and syrupy girlgroup melodies, contemporary indie music was changed irrevocably. Folio Weekly chatted with Krauss about Sleigh Bells’ intriguing hybridization, their Sunshine State roots, the band’s refined visual aesthetic and how she is still hot for teaching. Folio Weekly: How did this “Paradise Lost” Florida mini-tour with Diplo and Liturgy come about? Alexis Krauss: Derek was born and raised in Florida, Diplo’s from there, and I lived in Florida for a little bit, so we definitely have a connection. Derek and Diplo were out having drinks talking about how fun it would be to tour the entire state, and it actually materialized. We’re releasing our new record, “Reign of Terror,” on Feb. 21, so it seemed like an exciting way to kick off the cycle.

F.W.: Press for the new record says it’s even louder and heavier than Sleigh Bells’ debut, “Treats.” Given your propensity for massive guitars and speaker-shredding beats, is that even possible? A.K.: It’s definitely an emotionally heavier record, and much more guitar-based than

“Treats.” Derek was also interested in playing up harmonies, influenced by bands like Def Leppard and production styles of people like Mutt Lange. Melodically, I think “Reign of Terror” is also more sophisticated, and the songwriting is in many ways better. We love “Treats,” but it was much simpler, taking one idea and repeating it. On “Reign of Terror,” the songs are more traditional in their construction, with proper verses, pre-choruses, choruses and bridges. F.W.: Wasn’t “Reign of Terror” also much more collaborative? A.K.: Yeah, Derek still wrote the music, but I did a lot of the harmony and melody work, and we collaborated more on lyrics. Still, all of the same identifiable Sleigh Bells elements are there: heavy guitars, bombastic, distorted beats, schoolgirl chants and melodic vocals juxtaposed with very aggressive music. F.W.: Where did the inspiration for such an unusual combination of styles originate? A.K.: It’s funny; Wayne Coyne from The Flaming Lips talked about our record and said, “Here you have some of the most obvious things in music, and no one’s ever really put them together before.” The foundation for Sleigh Bells came from Derek transitioning out of hardcore and listening to a lot of pop music: Cyndi Lauper, Aaliyah, Madonna’s “The Immaculate Collection,” The Cranberries. At the same time, he was really getting into beat production and all-electronic programming, and my voice was very comfortable singing that style of melodic, popular music. So we worked with my strengths and his strengths and our sound was the direct result. F.W.: You blew up so quickly, getting rave reviews on Pitchfork.com and in The New Yorker after only a handful of shows. Did it feel like too much too fast? A.K.: We were always very passionate about the

music, so of course we wanted people to hear it and were excited to share what we had done. But I don’t think the hype impacted us, other than providing resources to continue doing what we wanted to do. Our daily lives haven’t changed and we don’t think about the creative process any differently; it just happens that we’re playing bigger venues and we can actually make a living off of music, which I think is any musician’s goal. F.W.: You were in the Teach For America program when you and Derek first met. Was it hard giving that up to pursue Sleigh Bells? A.K.: Very bittersweet. I love teaching, and Teach For America is a wonderful program. But that’s how life is; you can’t put off certain opportunities, and I knew working with Derek was going in a really great direction. So I finished up the year teaching to do right by my kids and then started fresh with the band. That being said, I think I would have been just as happy if my life had continued in the classroom. F.W.: You two have a well-cultivated image, onstage, in press photos and in your new music videos. Has that always been an important aspect of the band? A.K.: Absolutely. The music always comes first, but our aesthetic is definitely something that we talk about. With just the two of us, it’s easy to have really focused conversations and coordinate our ideas. We want all the images and videos to be representative of the moods conveyed in the music, because some of the most successful bands — The White Stripes, for instance — were perfectionists about using their music and their aesthetic to create a very tight image. And I love hearing people communicate that to me, because Derek and I think about it all the time. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

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Don’t Let’s Start: John Linnell, left, and John Flansburgh and They Might Be Giants perform on Feb. 9 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

going to give up if we weren’t successful. We came up with a lot of ways to promote what we were doing, and I have to credit John Flansburgh for that. We definitely would have vanished into obscurity if it weren’t for him. F.W.: How did you branch out into writing songs for television? J.L.: We always thought it’d be fun to write a TV theme, but it’s not a business that you can automatically break into. Luckily, we hooked up with a producer who was doing some experimental stuff for ABC, and that led to other jobs. We were cold-called by the producer of “Malcolm in the Middle,” though,

“We’ve had great shows in Florida, but unfortunately we’ve also had catastrophes. We did a show in Jacksonville where it was so hot I nearly fainted.” quirky, alternative form of pop-rock that didn’t yet exist? J.L.: Well, we wanted to do something that didn’t sound obvious or clichéd. We liked a lot of the same stuff as everybody else, so it was a challenge to come up with something that felt personal and original. We wanted to make music that we would consume if we weren’t the ones making it — that’s always been our criterion. But we didn’t have any specific idea of what an audience wanted; we didn’t even really know there was one was out there.

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F.W.: So at first, did you even expect to succeed? J.L.: You’d be quickly frustrated if you thought playing music was a way to get rich. We were doing it because we liked it, though. We weren’t

who was a fan. And the fake news music we did for “The Daily Show” actually grew out of doing slightly more real music for ABC. F.W.: Do you write more efficiently if you have a specific assignment, say, from a TV producer? J.L.: Yeah, if you get specific directions, you can work really quickly. But it’s often more interesting to make something up out of thin air — the more free-form the job, the more unusual the result. F.W.: You’ve said in past interviews that the 2011 album “Join Us” was one of your first non-themed records in years. After doing the themed stuff, was it hard to find songwriting inspiration for that?

J.L.: That’s a good question. It doesn’t get easier to write songs, but that’s the challenge, trying to come up with something fresh, interesting and unpredictable. That’s the job we set out for ourselves with “Join Us,” and we’ll still be making those kinds of records where we don’t know what the hell we’re doing. F.W.: You’ve earned quite a living over the last decade, making music for children. Do you like performing for children? J.L.: It’s actually hard for us when there are kids in the audience, because they’re tougher, more withholding, and don’t automatically respond the way adults do. And in certain rooms, we worry about the safety of the kids — if they’re wandering around when people are moshing, it can get a little bit hairy. F.W.: Have you toured Florida much over the past 30 years? J.L.: We’ve had great shows in Florida, but unfortunately we’ve also had catastrophes. We did a show in Jacksonville where it was so hot in the room that I nearly fainted and we stopped three songs in. That was memorably terrible. But I also remember playing at Einstein-A-Go-Go in Jax Beach in the ’80s. That was also swelteringly hot, but really fun. F.W.: Anything in the band’s career that you feel you haven’t achieved yet? J.L.: Again, we’ve never really set goals, so I don’t know what we’re missing out on. Some of the best things we’ve done have been really unpredictable, peculiar projects. I’m hoping that there are more surprises like that in store. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com

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THE CAUTION CHILDREN These rockers perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686. ULTIMATE GUITAR CROSSING: ERNIE EVANS, KENT SMEDLEY, JACOB JOHNSON The fierce local guitar-picking begins at 8 p.m. on Feb. 7 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 399-1740. QUINTRON & MISS PUSSYCAT Garage rockers Quintron & Miss Pussycat are on at 9 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Nobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. 547-2188. SPONGE, OPIATE EYES, BRIDES IN THE BATH, DEVASTATIONS EDGE, COMING UNDONE Alt-rockers Sponge play at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850. WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS, ELIZABETH COOK Legendary singer-songwriter Nelson performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 8 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $48-$64. 355-2787. KING KHAN & THE SHRINES, JACUZZI BOYS, GOLDEN PELICANS The royal garage rock kicks off at 8 p.m. on Feb. 8 at CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Tickets are $15. 460-9311. RASCAL FLATTS, SARA EVANS, HUNTER HAYES Country megastars Rascal Flatts appear at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $24.50-$59.25. 630-3900. ALEX SEIER Singer-songwriter Seier plays at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Fionn MacCoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. 374-1547. AUDREY AULD Singer-songwriter Auld performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 399-1740. CURSE Heavy rockers Curse appear at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686. SLEIGH BELLS, DIPLO, LITURGY The indie electro and black metal start at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $23. 246-4273. THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS with JONATHAN COULTON Quirky indie poppers TMBG perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. Advance

SRO tickets are $24.50; $29 day of show. 209-0399. LARRY MANGUM, FRAN SNYDER, AL POINDEXTER, ERIC WENDORF This roundtable of singer-songwriters is at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 399-1740. BRAXTON ADAMSON, BAD ASSETS Singer-songwriter Adamson performs at 5:30 p.m., Bad Assets at 9:30 p.m. at Fionn MacCoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. 374-1547. WADE BOWEN, TIM DUGGER These country artists play at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Mavericks at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. Advance tickets are $5; $10 for upstairs. 356-1110. SKINMASK, BREATHING THEORY Local heavy-hitters Skinmask perform at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850. AKROBATIK, WILLIE EVANS JR., PATEN LOCKE Progressive hip hop kicks off at 10 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Admission is $10. 798-8222. LIZZY PATCH Singer-songwriter Patch is on at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Lillieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar, 200 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 249-2922. BARRINGTON LEVY, ROMAIN VIRGO, DAVILLE, JAHMEN, ZIMBA, WARRIA TRUMPET, LIONHEART The reggae and dancehall music kicks off at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Plush, 845 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25. 405-6381, 743-1845. GO AWAY GHOST, SARAH PRAY, THOMAS KIVI These bands play at 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686. CUPIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALLEY These local rockers perform at 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 11 at Cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Jacksonville. 645-5162. Second Annual Tribute to J DILLA with STILLWATER, ARSUN F!ST, MOLECULE, THE iGIVE, FREE QUINCY Local hip hop celebrates J Dilla at 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Poppy Love Smoke, 112 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. Admission is $10. 354-1988. SHAWN LIGHTFOOT Singer-songwriter Lightfoot performs at 10 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville.

BARRETT JOCKERS BAND The NEFla musicians perform at 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Square One, 1974 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. 306-9004. TOMORROWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAD SEEDS, PACIFIC DUB, CRAZY CARLS The rock and reggae start at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 398-7496. DAYLIGHT, LOCALS, OUTLOOK, LENHEART Punk and thrash â&#x20AC;&#x153;musicâ&#x20AC;? commences at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Warehouse 8B, 1890 Wambolt St., Jacksonville. Admission is $8. wambolt8b.wordpress.com THE AVETT BROTHERS These Americana musicians perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $45 and $50. 355-2787. NEW DAY, FETCH, DYSTILL, WAKE THE LIVING Hard-hitters New Day appear at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $8. 246-2473. SOUNDCLASH JAX: DJ LORD and DJ SHADOW Public Enemy turntablist DJ Lord battles DJ Shadow at 9 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Admission is $9. 798-8222. SIDEWALK 65 Local rockers Sidewalk 65 perform at 9 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Fionn MacCoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. 374-1547. LIFT Local rockers Lift want to take you higher at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Whiteyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fish Camp, 2032 C.R. 220, Orange Park. 269-4198. RED AFTERNOON Local Americana band Red Afternoon plays at 10 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 247-6636. GOLIATH FLORES Multi-instrumentalist Flores appears at 1 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791. EVANS ACOUSTIC DUO This acoustic duo performs at 5 p.m. on Feb. 12 at European Street CafĂŠ, 992 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 399-1740. WORLD INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DEATH Fiery indie rock burns at 8 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 398-7496. MISHKA, THE CONSTELLATIONS Chillax reggae artist Mishka appears at 8 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $15. 246-2473.

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PAUL KRAMER & SWING STREET, GAIL BLISS, RORY HOFFMAN The band that plays the music for Alhambra’s “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline” performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 and 20 at European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $12.50. 399-1740. NAMES DIVINE, I HOPE YOU’RE A DOCTOR Psych heads I Hope You’re a Doctor appear at 9 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686. THE ROBERT CRAY BAND, WILLIE GREEN Bluesman Cray plays at 8 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. Tickets are $55 and $65. 209-0399. AUTHORITY ZERO, VOODOO GLOW SKULLS Punkers Authority Zero are in at 8 p.m. (or whenever they damn well please!) on Feb. 14 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $15. 398-7496.

ROCK N’ RAISE A free concert is held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Feb. 18 at 401 Greenbriar Road, St. Johns. A Battle of the Bands is at 10 a.m.; bands starting at 1 p.m. include Be Easy, Cowboys & Indians from the Future, Azmyth and Lucky Stiff. Proceeds benefit 6:8 Ministries Children’s Ranch, an orphanage being built in Costa Rica.

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THE TOGAS (TY SEGALL, SHANNON SHAW, LANCE WILLIE, PHILIP SAMBOL) Feb. 15, Nobby’s NEWBORN RANSOM, SKINKAGE, DREAM OF THE DAY, DROWN THE SKYLINE, AMONGST THE FORGOTTEN, SOCIETY’S PLAGUE Feb. 15, Brewster’s Pit

Final Vinyl: A turntablist battle ensues when DJ Lord (pictured) faces off with DJ Shadow on Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. at The Phoenix Taproom, 325 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Admission is $9. Since 1999, the Savannah-born Lord Aswod has been spinning the decks for hip-hop innovators Public Enemy. 798-8222.

AN EVENING TO HONOR & BENEFIT THE ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPER with BILLY JOE SHAVER, VAN DYKE PARKS Feb. 16, The Florida Theatre RONNY COX Feb. 16, European Street Café (San Marco) MARTIN SEXTON Feb. 17, Jack Rabbits JEFF ASCHMANN, HANA MARIS, KATHERINE ARCHER Feb. 17, St. Johns Cultural Council Studio TROPIC OF CANCER Feb. 17, Mojo No. 4 CANDY LEE Feb. 17, Lillie’s Coffee Bar LIFT Feb. 17, Jax Sports Bar & Grill PATRIZIO BUANNE Feb. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TATSUYA NAKATANI Feb. 17, CoRK Warehouse PASSAFIRE Feb. 17, Freebird Live GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, GALEN KIPAR PROJECT Feb. 17, Mojo Kitchen KISS, GUNS AND ROSES (Tribute) Feb. 17, Brewster’s Pit THREE Feb. 17, Square One GLADYS KNIGHT Feb. 18, The Florida Theatre DREW BOND Feb. 18, Mojo No. 4 GURF MORLIX, SAM BAKER Feb. 18, European Street Café Southside BRANDI CARLILE Feb. 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ATTACK ATTACK! Feb. 18, Freebird Live LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Feb. 19, Ritz Theatre SHEMEKIA COPELAND, TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC Feb. 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE Feb. 19, Freebird Live HARVEST OF HOPE BENEFIT CONCERT: CHRISTINA WAGNER, SHONI SINGS, COYOTE CHOW Feb. 19, Jack Rabbits JASON DOTTLEY Feb. 19, Club Metro BREAD & BUTTER (CHROMA) Feb. 19, Sun Dog THE SAW DOCTORS Feb. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS Feb. 22, Café Eleven ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW with ROGER HAWK & THE MYSTERY TRAIN BAND Feb. 23, Stage One Sports Bar & Dance Club, Yulee THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Feb. 23, T-U Center BREAD & BUTTER (Chroma) Feb. 23, Mellow Mushroom Jax Beach JOHN EARLE BAND Feb. 24, Square One THE BELLAMY BROTHERS, LINDA DAVIS

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Feb. 24, Morocco Shrine Center THE BRONX WANDERERS Feb. 24, Thrasher-Horner Center AC/DC TRIBUTE, ZERO-N, ROSCO CAINE, HALE MERRY Feb. 24, Brewster’s Pit ROCCO BLU Feb. 24, Mojo No. 4 GOLDEN BOYS Feb. 25, T-U Center WHISKEYFACE Feb. 25, Nobby’s PABLO CRUISE Feb. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall AGENT ORANGE Feb. 25, Brewster’s Pit BREAD & BUTTER (CHROMA) Feb. 25, Mojo No. 4 THE LEMONHEADS Feb. 25, Jack Rabbits R. KELLY Feb. 25, Plush BLIND PILOT Feb. 27, Café Eleven DARK STAR ORCHESTRA Feb. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BOYCE AVENUE, SECONDHAND SERENADE March 2, Freebird Live MONICA, JOY DENNIS March 2, The Florida Theatre DAYS OF THE NEW March 2, Brewster’s Pit HANK WILLIAMS JR. March 3, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LOS VIGILANTES March 3, Nobby’s SALIVA, SIVA ADDICTION March 3, Brewster’s Pit WYNTON MARSALIS March 4, The Florida Theatre JAPANTHER, LEN SOUTH ROCK, FILTHY SAVAGE, TEENAGE LOBOTOMY March 4, Nobby’s FASTER PUSSYCAT March 4, Brewster’s Pit OF MONTREAL, CASIO KIDS March 7, Freebird Live JAKE OWEN March 9, Mavericks BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS March 11, The Florida Theatre YOUNG THE GIANT, GROUPLOVE March 16, Freebird Live EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR: BILLY COX, BUDDY GUY, DWEEZIL ZAPPA, ROBBY KRIEGER, ROBERT RANDOLPH, ERIC JOHNSON, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD March 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE MOODY BLUES March 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TONY BENNETT March 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre WILSON PHILLIPS March 21, The Florida Theatre ANOUSHKA SHANKAR March 22, The Florida Theatre LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT March 23, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SUWANNEE SPRINGFEST: YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, PETER ROWAN & TONY RICE, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE March 23-25, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park KATCHAFIRE March 24, Freebird Live

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THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Roy Luis spins new & vintage original house at 9 p.m. every Thur. GATOR’S DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 Comfort Zone Band at 9 p.m. every Fri. MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri. TONY D’S NEW YORK PIZZA & RESTAURANT, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 322-7051 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri.

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Dune Dogs at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10. Live music at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. Incognito at noon on Feb. 12 BLUES ROCK CAFE, 831 N. First St., 249-0007 Live music every weekend BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur. Charlie Walker every Sun. COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Karaoke with Billy McMahan, 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Open mic every Wed. CRAB CAKE FACTORY, 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, 247-9880 Live jazz with Pierre & Co. every Wed. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 John Thomas at 6 p.m. on Feb. 7 DICK’S WINGS, 311 N. Third St., Ste. 107, 853-5004 Big Jeff at 8 p.m. every Thur. Live music at 9 p.m. every Sat. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur. EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Evans Acoustic Duo from 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 12 FIONN MACCOOL’S, 333 N. First St., 242-9499 Gypsies Ginger at 8 p.m. on Live music every Thur.-Sat. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Nate Holley every Mon. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. King Eddie reggae every Sun. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Sleigh Bells, Diplo and Liturgy on Feb. 9. Oscar Mike and American Attitude on Feb. 10. New Day, Fetch, Dystill and Wake the Living on Feb. 11. Mishka and The Constellations on Feb. 12 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Clayton Bush on Feb. 8. Mark O’Quinn on Feb. 9. Aaron Sheeks on Feb. 10. Brady Reich on Feb. 11 LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Lizzy Patch at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Just Jazz Quintet on Feb. 11 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Nate Holley every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Live music at 3 p.m. every Sun. Open mic at 5 p.m. every Wed. DJ Jason hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Ivey Brothers on Feb. 8. Chillula on Feb. 9. Corbitt Brothers on Feb. 10. The fritz on Feb. 14 MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger at 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Red Afternoon on Feb. 11. Grandpa’s Cough Medicine and Galen Kipar Project at 10 p.m. on Feb. 17 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Live music nightly NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Live music every weekend THE PIER RESTAURANT, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Darren Corlew and Johnny Flood at 7 p.m. every Thur. DJ Infader every Fri. Nate Holley every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Pat Rose on Feb. 8. Rick Arcusa Band on Feb. 9. Cloud 9 on Feb. 10 & 11. Billy Bowers on Feb. 12 RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Billy Bowers on Feb. 7. Billy Buchanan on Feb. 8. Billy & Trevor on Feb. 9. Swerved on Feb. 10 & 11. Ron Perry on Feb. 12. Live music every Tue.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 The Caution Children on Feb. 7. Curse on Feb. 9. Go Away Ghost, Sarah Pray and Thomas Kivi on Feb. 10. Names Divine and I Hope You’re a Doctor on Feb. 13. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. DJ SuZi-Rok spins a variety every Thur. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Jazz at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri.

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DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins every Wed. DJ Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Alex Seier at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9. Braxton Adamson at 5:30 p.m., Bad Assets at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Sidewalk 65 at 9 p.m. on Feb. 11 THE IVY ULTRA BAR, 113 E. Bay St., 356-9200 DJs 151 The Experience & C-Lo spin every Rush Hour Wed. DJ E.L. spins top 40, South Beach & dance classics every Pure Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Vinn spins top 40 for ladies nite every Thur. Ritmo y Sabor every Fiesta Fri. BayStreet mega party with DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Wade Bowen and Tim Dugger on Feb. 10. Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. Saddle Up every Sat. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat. PHOENIX TAPROOM, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Akrobatik, Willie Evans and Paten Locke on Feb. 10. DJs Lord and Shadow on Feb. 11 POPPY LOVE SMOKE, 112 E. Adams St., 354-1988 Stillwater, Arsun F!st, Molecule, The iGive and Free Quincy on Feb. 10. DJs Al Pete & Gene Dot spin for The Glossary at 10 p.m. every Sat. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Wits End on Feb. 9. Wes Cobb on Feb. 10. Rebecca Day on Feb. 11. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke on Feb. 8. DJ BG on Feb. 9. Lisa & the Madhatters at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Lift at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. DJ BG every Mon.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Sponge, Opiate Eyes, Brides In The Bath, Devastations Edge, Coming Undone on Feb. 8. Skinmask and Breathing Theory on Feb. 10. Crime Mob on Feb. 11. Newborn Ransom, Dream of the Day, Drown the Skyline, Amongst the Forgotten and Society’s Plague on Feb. 15 BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Cupid’s Alley at 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 & 11. DJ Jack spins for Karaoke dance party every Tue. & Sun. DJ Two3 spins for ladies nite every Wed. DJ Two4 spins every Thur. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Live music every Fri.

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS

HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 683-1964 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. SHANNON’S IRISH PUB, 111 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-9670 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARIN

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry & John O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE, 12760 San Jose Blvd., 880-5155 Live music at 6 p.m. Tue., Wed., Fri-Sun. Open mic with Biker Bob at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Reggae with Les B. Fine at 1 p.m. every Sat. & Sun. Creekside Songwriters Showcase at 7 p.m. last Wed. every month RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, 262-4030 Craig Hand every Sat. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri.

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345-3466 Live music from 2-7 p.m. every Sun. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally from 7-9 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJs ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Domenic Patruno on Feb. 8. D-Lo Thompson on Feb. 9. Tim O’Shea on Feb. 10. Jimmy Solari on Feb. 11 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Charlie Walker on Feb. 9. Nate Holley on Feb. 10 SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Mon.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

Soak up some rock: ’90s alt-rockers Sponge (pictured) appear along with locals Opiate Eyes, Brides in the Bath, Devastation’s Edge and Coming Undone on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Formed in Detroit in ’91, Sponge topped the charts with “Plowed” and “Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)”. Tickets are $10. 223-9850. SUNBURST STUDIOS, 12641 San Jose Blvd., 485-0946 Open mic with My Friendz Band at 8:30 p.m. every Mon. Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. with DJ Tom Turner every Tue.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PARK AVENUE BILLIARDS, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Random Act from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Mon. Bike Nite THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Zero-N on Feb. 10 & 11. Blistur on Feb. 16. Live music every Thur.Sat. DJ Jason every Tue. DJ Israel every Wed. Buck Smith Project every Mon.

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DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Local talent every Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

PONTE VEDRA

LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly from 6-10 p.m. every Mon. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Live music every Thur.-Sun. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

FLA RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, 243 S. Edgewood Ave. DJ DreOne spins every Wed. for open mic nite HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed. KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. LOMAX LODGE, 822 Lomax St., 634-8813 DJ Dots every Tue. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Nobody on Land, Greenbeaux, Corey Kilgannon, Scream Out Loud and Jordan & Gina at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Refuge, Frameworks, Set Apart and Dying Whale at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 PIZZA PALACE, 920 Margaret St., 598-1212 Jennifer Chase at 6:30 p.m. every Fri. YESTERDAYS SOCIAL CLUB, 3638 Park St., 387-0502 Rotating DJs spin for Pro Bono electronic music party from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sun.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 The Christopher Dean Band on Feb. 10 & 11 AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Fermin Spanish guitar from 6-8 p.m. every Thur. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Open mic on Feb. 7

THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 King Khan & the Shrines, Jacuzzi Boys and Golden Pelicans on Feb. 8 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 String Sessions at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10. Billy Buchanan at 2 p.m., Rick Levy & the Falling Bones at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. Vinny Jacobs from 2-5 p.m. on Feb. 12 CHICAGO PIZZA & BAKERY, 107 Natures Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700 Greg Flowers hosts open-mic and jazz piano from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Fri. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers from 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 9 JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, 6460 U.S. 1, 823-9787 Mike Sweet from 6-8 p.m. every Thur. KOZMIC BLUZ PIZZA CAFE & ALE, 48 Spanish St., 825-4805 Live music every Fri., Sat. & Sun. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite with house band at 8 p.m. every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at noon every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Mike Hart Trio on Feb. 10 & 11. Colton McKenna on Feb. 12. Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur. Will Pearsall at 9 p.m. every Mon. NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Quintron and Miss Pussycat on Feb. 7 THE REEF, 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 Richard Kuncicky from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. SANGRIAS WINE & TAPAS Piano Bar, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Live music every Thurs.-Sun. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex hosts Karaoke every Mon. SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE, 21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 Live music every Fri.-Sun. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Those Guys at 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 & 11. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m., Mark Hart at 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin at 1 p.m., Wade at 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas at 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr.,

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Ultimate Guitar Crossing with Ernie Evans, Kent Smedley & Jacob Johnson on Feb. 7. Audrey Auld on Feb. 9. Jazz every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, Pacific Dub and Crazy Carls on Feb. 11. World Inferno Friendship Society and O’Death on Feb. 12. Authority Zero and Voodoo Glow Skulls on Feb. 14 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger at 7 p.m. every Thur. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Barrett Jockers Band on Feb. 10. Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula at 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom at 10:30 p.m. every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin indie dance & electro at 9 p.m. every Wed. DJs Anonymous and Mickey Shadow every Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic from 7-11 p.m. with Chris Hall every Tue. & every first Sun. Live music at 8 p.m. every Fri., at 6 p.m. every Sat. & at 5 p.m. every Sun. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall at 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Larry Mangum, Fran Snyder, Al Poindexter and Eric Wendorf at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9. Paul Kramer & Swing Street, Gail Bliss and Rory Hoffman on Feb. 8 and 20 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Connor Christian & Southern Gothic at 8:30 p.m., DJ Vic Jones at 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 10. Ronnie Pittman & the Dakota Rose Band at 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 11. Rockinaroake at 7 p.m., DJ Mikee at 10 p.m. every Thur.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BLUE DINER CAFE, 5868 Norwood Ave., 766-7774 Jazz from 7-9 p.m. every first Thur. BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, Oceanway, 647-7798 Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. with DJ Dave. Open mic every Wed. DAMES POINT MARINA, 4518 Irving Rd., 751-3043 DJ Steve at 6 p.m. for ladies’ nite on Feb. 9. Backwoods Boys at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10. Mango Fever on Feb. 11. Mr. Natural at 4 p.m. on Feb. 12 FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on Feb. 12. Open mic nite with Al Poindexter at 7 p.m. every Thur. 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. To be listed, send all the info — band name, time, date, venue street address, city, admission price and contact number — to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com.

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CRISPIN HELLION GLOVER performs Part 2 of “Crispin Hellion Glover’s Big Slide Show” and screens “It is Fine! Everything is Fine.” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 Glover performs Part 1 of his slide show and screens “What Is It?” at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville Tickets are $20 each night 359-0047 sunraycinema.com

rispin Hellion Glover’s two-night stand at the newly rechristened Sun-Ray Cinema @ 5 Points offers Northeast Florida cinephiles a rare chance to witness one of the most unique talents of the past 30 years. It’s the last stop on a short trek of two-nighters that seems as random as Glover’s résumé, with scheduled appearances in © 2012 places as varied as from London to Nashville and from Chicago to Grandview, Ohio. The only field in which Glover has not attained some degree of success remains musical theater, and that may be reconciled in just a matter of time. Born in 1964, the secondgeneration actor came to prominence while still a teenager, doing guest spots on classic, wholesome shows like “Family Ties,” “Facts of Life” and “Happy Days.” In hindsight, it seems these career choices were meticulously planned to provide sharp contrast to Glover’s later endeavors. His confrontational in-character appearance as Rubin Farr on the Letterman show in 1987 was 20 years before Joaquin Phoenix’s less-effective take on creativeminded agitation, and of a piece with similarly outrageous performances by Andy Kaufman. © script-pickery) 2011 Glover’s luck (and was pretty much perfect in fi lms like “Back To the Future,” “River’s Edge,” “The Doors,” “Wild At Heart,” “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?” and “The People vs. Larry Flynt” — which brought him mainstream attention while funding the freedom to follow his own lead. During this time, Glover was honing his own highly personal craft. In 1989, Glover’s amazingly awkward cover of “These Boots Were Made for Walking” became a pivotal moment in the evolution of hipster irony. Glover has written more than a dozen books, five published through his own Volcanic Eruptions (crispinglover.com), using a form of the old William Burroughs/Brion Gysin “cut-up” technique, assembled from old books in the public domain. Glover combines artwork, and the heavily modified books become a twisted form of de facto objet d’art. The slideshows that precede the films on his tour are built around excerpts from these and other materials. Glover’s film work is distinguished by his

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adversity to the very Hollywood system in which he has thrived since the Reagan era. He consistently explores themes of alienation, fantasy and the means by which one copes in a chaotic world; the films he produces himself go even further. On Friday night, he’ll be showing 2005’s “What Is It?” Cast primarily with people with Down syndrome, the film’s imagist-heavy narrative is a fever

These shows are like immersion therapy for his acolytes, the kind of people who’d readily spend three-plus hours catching his act, then do so again (differently) the next night. dream involving snails, Shirley Temple and songs by Charles Manson. Saturday’s feature is 2007’s “It is Fine! Everything is Fine,” filmed from a script by Steven C. Stewart, whose starring role was shot weeks before he died from complications of cerebral palsy. Glover says the film is “probably the best film I’ll ever work on in my entire career.” (He reportedly funded the film in part through proceeds from doing the “Charlie’s Angels” movies.) This stuff could probably be marketed quite easily through DVDs and the independent circuit (especially in today’s market), but Glover refuses to submit his films to any censorious shenanigans. To that

end, he tours the works himself, such that these shows are like immersion therapy for his acolytes, the kind of people who’d readily spend three-plus hours catching his act, then do so again (differently) the next night. One would guess there are plenty such people in Northeast Florida. There was a time when obtaining one of Glover’s self-released cassettes was like a Holy Grail mini-quest — the only way to get them was to buy them directly from him via mailorder in the halcyon pre-Internet days. Lacking any independent distribution, Glover’s stuff was a chore to obtain and it was literally easier to score hardcore porn (which, believe it or not, was actually illegal to buy or sell in Northeast Florida until the late-’90s) than it was to get a Crispin Glover cassette. I still have no idea how I wound up with a Glover tape, but I’ll never forget the feeling of utter confusion I had after listening to the whole thing. It’s a feeling that never really went away. The film industry hasn’t given Glover credit for his genius, and he certainly hasn’t sought it, yet he has built a broad, passionate fan-base that rabidly consumes his invitingly deranged output — be it through films, books or recordings. Glover’s upcoming appearances in town are a really big deal — tantamount to a visit from John Waters or Bill Murray, or even James Woods. His first trip to Jacksonville also provides one of the first big high-profile events for Sun-Ray Cinema, a venue that in a matter of weeks has made good on its promise to bring unique, singular cinema experiences to the area. And it will be equally curious and unique to see what kinds of questions Crispin Glover fields during the Q&A sessions. Shelton Hull themail@folioweekly.com

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JEFF DUNHAM Comedian-ventriloquist Dunham performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $43.50. 630-3900. SANDY HACKETT’S RAT PACK SHOW This tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop is presented at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 11 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 11 and 12 at Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $41-$61. 632-3373. THREE DAYS OF RAIN Players by the Sea presents Richard Greenberg’s touching comedy-drama, about three adult siblings trying to understand their brilliant yet remote parents, at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 11 at 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach. The play is staged through Feb. 24. Tickets are $20; $17 for seniors, military and students. 249-0289. A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE Gail Bliss stars in this musical tribute to country great Patsy Cline at 8 p.m. Feb. 8-12 and 14, at 1:15 p.m. on Feb. 11 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $42-$49. 641-1212. THE GLASS MENAGERIE Fernandina Little Theatre presents Tennessee Williams’ classic tale of a family living in a self-imposed dream world is staged at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, 10 and 11 at 1014 Beech St., Fernandina Beach. Tickets are $14. 206-2607. INTO THE WOODS Fairy tales come to life in this Stephen Sondheim musical staged at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9, 10 and 11 at Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach. The show runs through Feb. 25. Tickets are $20; $10 for students.261-6749. ALMOST MAINE The Theatre Department at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presents John Cariani’s comedy, about lovers on a moonless Maine night, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 and 8 at the school’s auditorium, 2445 San Diego Rd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $12. 346-5620. HARVEY The Limelight Theatre presents Mary Chase’s classic comedy about “hare-brained” Elwood and his peculiar BFF at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, 10, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25; $22 for seniors; $20 military and students. 825-1164. 100 YEARS OF MARK TWAIN The Limelight Theatre and Raintree Restaurant present Robert Gill as the celebrated author in this one-man show and dinner theater experience at 6 p.m. on Feb. 9, 16 and 23 at 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $39.95. 824-7211. THE CAPITOL STEPS This musical troupe of political satirists performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, 15 and 16, 8 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 2 and 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at FSCJ’s Wilson Center, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $34-$46. 632-3373.

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PHILOSOPHY SLAM! “Is there such a thing as Conservatism?” is the theme of philosophical inquiry and debate, held at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. 256-7115. LECTURE ON ART OF THE SIXTIES Dr. David Courtwright discusses “What and When Were the 1960s?” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 366-6911. JAX SYMPHONY CHORUS AUDITIONS SINGERS The Jacksonville Symphony Chorus holds auditions for male and female adult vocalists at 9 a.m. on Feb. 11 at Jacksonville University’s Phillips Fine Arts Building, 2800 University Blvd. N. To schedule an audition, call 3545479 ext. 221. This season, the chorus sings Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Choral Fantasy and Puccini’s opera La Bohème with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. jaxsymphony.org JAX CHILDREN’S CHORUS SEEKS VOCALISTS Jacksonville Children’s Chorus seeks male youth vocalists (grades 6-12) who have entered their voice expansion phase and wish to continue singing. Auditions are held weekly. 3531636. jaxchildrenschorus.com/young-mens-chorus AMATEUR NIGHT AUDITIONS AT THE RITZ The Ritz Theatre & Museum holds auditions for its upcoming Amateur Night from 5-6:15 p.m. on Feb. 9 at 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville. Amateur Night is on March 2. 632-5555. COMING OUT MONOLOGUES SEEKS SUBMISSIONS “Coming Out Monologues,” a community-based theatrical production featuring spoken word, dramatic and musical performances, seeks submissions on “coming out,” from the perspective of an LGBT individual, friend or family member. Producers reserve the right to edit material for production. Deadline is March 1. For details, email jaxcomingoutmonologues@gmail.com

“That Caravaggio really tied the room together.” Joe Forkan’s “The Lebowski Cycle,” a set of 14 paintings inspired by the Baroque and Neoclassical eras and “The Big Lebowski,” (pictured: “Oath of the Horatii,” oil on linen, 2006-’10) is on display through April 1 at The UNF Gallery in the Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Forkan is featured in an artist lecture, “Ideas and Process: Painting ‘The Lebowski Cycle’,” at 7 p.m. on March 8, followed by a screening of “The Big Lebowski” at 9 p.m. 366-6911. YOUTH ARTISTS WANTED The Betty Griffin House 2013 “Day Without Violence” Calendar Art and Poetry Project seeks work by St. Johns County student artists and poets (ages 6-18) for its calendar. For entry forms and contest rules, call 808-9984 or email education@ bettygriffinhouse.org. BEACHES PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Michael Straley offers the workshop “Retouching Techniques to Create a Glamour Image” from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 6 at Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. 2408835, 241-1141. beachesphotographyclub.com CALL TO ARTISTS Jacksonville Fine Arts Festival seeks original poster artwork for its festival held in Avondale’s Boone Park on March 24 and 25. The winning submission gets a free 10x10 exhibitor’s space. Send 300 dpi submissions, including name and media, to cookied@ix.netcom.com PLEIN AIR FEST Create! The Artists’ Guild of North Florida and The Azalea Festival present the 2012 Azalea Plein Air Spring Fling, a juried “paint out” for artists and photographers, held from Feb. 24-March 4. For details, procedures and rules, visit creativeartistsguild.org CALL FOR ARTISTS Art & About, A Neighborhood Art & Music Event, seeks arts and crafts vendors for its festival held on April 14 at Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave.. Arts and crafts vendors, food, kids’ activities and raffles are featured. Download an application at artguildoforangepark.com

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

JOHN THOMAS JAZZ DUO Pianist Thomas and bassist Ernie Ealum perform from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. USC FACULTY TRIO AT UNF University of South Carolina faculty members Tina Stallard (soprano), Joseph Eller (clarinet) and Lynee Kompas (piano) perform at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878. PIOTR SZEWCZYK AT FRIDAY MUSICALE The acclaimed JSO violinist and composer performs at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Jacksonville. 355-7584. THE COUNTERTOP ENSEMBLE This eclectic choral group performs works from the Renaissance to the 21st century at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Jacksonville. 356-5507. THE AHN TRIO This acclaimed string ensemble plays at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $25 and $35. 355-2787. JUST JAZZ QUINTET This jazz combo plays at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Lillie’s Coffee Bar, 200 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 249-2922. LA BOHÉME The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is joined by Jacksonville Symphony Chorus and Jacksonville Children’s Chorus in staging Puccini’s romantic opera at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the T-U Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $35-$95. 354-5547. CHAMBER ORCHESTRA KREMLIN The Russian ensemble performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Flagler College’s Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $30. 797-2800.

SOPRANO RECITAL AT MAIN LIBRARY Soprano Sarah Wilson MacMillan performs at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. 630-2665. CLASSICAL VIOLIN Violinist Ayako Yonetani performs at 3 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Drive, Orange Park. Tickets are $15. 276-6750. ORGAN, BRASS, PERCUSSION AND CHORALE Organist James Holyer joins students from UNF’s Brass, Percussion and Chorale ensembles in a concert of works by Leonard Bernstein, Mendelssohn, Gabrielli and Scarlatti at 3 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $20; $10 for students. 354-5547. BRAHMS, BACH AND SCHUMANN The Zukerman Chamber Players perform at 4 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road, Fernandina Beach. Tickets range from $50-$100. 261-1779. COPLAND AND PROKOFIEV AT UNF Members of UNF’s Music Faculty play master works at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878. VALENTINE’S DAY CLASSICAL Dr. Simon Shiao conducts the UNF Orchestra in a concert featuring works by Bernstein, Walton, Berlioz and Richard Rodgers’ My Funny Valentine, arranged by Dr. Clarence Hines at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 620-2878. JAZZ ON THE SOUTHSIDE The Jazzland Café features live music every Thur. from 6-9 p.m., every Fri. from 8 p.m. and every Sat. at 8 p.m. at 1324 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 249-1009. JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Live jazz is featured at 7 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., Jacksonville. 388-9551. JAZZ AT TREE STEAKHOUSE Boril Ivanov Trio plays at 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays at 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 262-0006. JAZZ AT GENNARO’S Live jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at Gennaro’s Ristorante Italiano, 5472 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach. 491-1999. JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz nightly at 7 p.m. at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS

SECOND SATURDAY ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK The galleries of downtown Fernandina Beach are open from 5:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 11 for this self-guided tour. 277-0717. FUNDRAISER FOR “THE ART STUDIO” The Art Studio presents “For the Love of Art,” a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception held from 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Old City House Inn & Restaurant, 115 Cordova St., St. Augustine. A $15 donation benefits efforts to open a new community art studio. 826-0113. beachartstudio.com MID-WEEK MARKET Arts & crafts, local produce, live music and more are featured every Wed. from 3-6 p.m. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach. 247-5800.

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233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The exhibit “Great Women of Florida” is on display through March. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. Photographer Mark Ruwedel’s exhibit “Shelter” is on display through Feb. 24. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. “Richard Chamberlin: The Year of the Sheep” is on display through July 8. “Beyond Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints and their influence on Western Art” is displayed through Aug. 9. “50 Forward: New Additions to the Permanent Collection” is on display through Aug. 15. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. Annmarie Benavidez’ “Prophetic Art” is shown through Feb. 25. “Civil War: The Beginning,” an exhibition of original letters and documents pertaining to the start of the Civil War, is on display through April 25. The permanent collection includes a variety of rare manuscripts. Open Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. Joe Forkan’s “The Lebowski Cycle,” a set of 14 paintings inspired by Baroque and Neoclassical eras and “The Big Lebowski,” is on display through April 1. Dr. David Courtwright discusses “What and When Were the 1960s?” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. Project Atrium features sculptor Gustavo Godoy’s installation “Empty Altar/ Empty Throne” through March 11. An exhibit of work by the winners of the Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards runs through March. The exhibit “ReFocus: Art of the 1960s” runs through April 8. mocajacksonville.org MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, 396-6674. An exhibit of quilts honoring fallen soldiers of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars is on display through July 22. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. Amateur Night auditions are held from 5-6:15 p.m. on Feb. 9. An exhibit celebrating local African-American athletes and sports figures, “More Than a Game: African-American Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975,” is currently on display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

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ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. Painter Gary Mack’s exhibit, “Life Goes On,“ is on display through Feb. 29. ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-7371. Jim Benedict’s and Christina Foard’s exhibit, “The Object Paraphrased,” is displayed through Feb. 15.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 3551757. The color-themed “Blue” show is on display through Feb. THE ART CENTER II 229 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The exhibit “Figures” is on display through March 13. BEE GALLERY & DESIGN STUDIO The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 108, 419-8016. NYC-based photographer Carly Sioux’s exhibit, “Village East Vanishing,” is displayed through Feb. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577. The show “Four Sculptors and a Painter,” featuring new works by Nofa Dixon, Mindy Hawkins, David Engdahl, Larry Wilson and Mary Lou Gibson, is on display through Feb. 29. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. “Mermaid Magic” runs through Feb. 20. GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 398-3161. Gunnel Humphreys, Troy Eittreim and Gerry Charm are the featured artists through Feb. LUCY B. GOODING GALLERY The Bolles School, San Jose Campus, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 733-9292. Recent works by sculptors David Ponsler and Robert Noelke are on display through Feb. 24. HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546. Recent works by sculptor Joe Segal and photographer Rick Wagner are on display through March 8. ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. Artwork by Nassau County High School students is on display through Feb. 26. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 438-4358. Larry Davis is the featured artist for Feb. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838. The exhibit “Paper Chase,” by Atlanta-based arts collaborative duo TindelMichi, is on display through March 31. STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065. An exhibit of paintings by Lois Simon and John Bunker is displayed through Feb. 15. STRGHT & NRRW BOUTIQUE 205 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 742-5272. “The Art of the Steel Crane,” featuring work by the industrially inspired Barbara Fryefield and Deborah Reid, is featured through Feb. W.B. TATTER STUDIO GALLERY 76 A San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 823-9263. Sculpture and ceramics by John Richards and Claudia Dunaway are featured. For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send info – time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print – to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email dbrown@folioweekly.com. Events are included on a space-available basis.

Grand Old Opera: The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony Chorus and Jacksonville Children’s Chorus stage Giacommo Puccini’s romantic opera “La Bohéme,” on Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. at the T-U Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. First presented in 1896, this beloved tale follows the loves and lives of a group of young bohemians (pictured, Dinayr Vania as Rodolfo and Inna Dukach as Mimi) living in the Latin Quarter of Paris in the late 19th century. Tickets range from $35-$95. 354-5547.

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EVENTS COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES The Flagler College Community Lecture Series “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Glory: An Interdisciplinary Evaluation of War” presents Dr. Mike Butler at 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 in the college’s Flagler Room, 74 King St., St. Augustine. Butler discusses “How War Sparked Black Activism in the U.S.” Tickets are $5. Active military personnel may attend at no charge. For reservations, call 819-6282. flagler.edu GLOBALJAX Hang with people from all over the world from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 7 at University Club, 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is free for members, $15 in advance and $20 at the door for non-members. For details, call 346-3942 or go to theglobaljax.eventbrite.com COSMIC CONCERTS Concerts include LaserMania at 5 p.m., Laser Magic at 6 p.m., Laseropolis at 7 p.m. and Jimmy Buffett Parrothead Party at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Tickets are $5 per person per show; laser glasses cost $1. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org FLORIDA WWII EXHIBIT “Victory Begins at Home: Florida During World War II” shows Floridians in service, military recruitment and training, the German U-boat threat and rationing, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, through July 8. 396-7062. themosh.org FLAGLER COLLEGE TOURS Historical tours of Flagler College’s Ponce de Leon Hotel are conducted at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily, departing from 74 King St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for St. Augustine residents with a valid ID, and $1 for kids younger than 12. 823-3378. MIDWEEK MARKET Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade soaps, organic produce, live music and more are featured from 3-6 p.m. every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, Atlantic Beach. Admission is free. 853-5364. LINCOLNVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET The weekly market, held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sun. at 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, offers local and organic produce, baked goods, coffees, cheeses, prepared foods, crafts and jewelry at the south end of Lincolnville in Eddie Vickers Park. There’s a community garden, too. lincolnvillefarmersmarket.com MATERIALS SCIENCE EXHIBIT The hands-on exhibit, “Strange Matter,” is presented through May 13 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. A blend of physics, chemistry and engineering, “materials science” is the field of research that studies how things are put together, how they could improved, or how they can change to create new materials. From metals to crystals to magnets to glass, “Strange Matter” digs into the science behind everyday materials. 396-6674. themosh.org

POLITICS, BUSINESS & ACTIVISM NAACP MEETING The local NAACP general membership meeting is held on Feb. 9 at 1725 Oakhurst Ave., Jacksonville. All adult and youth members and prospective members are asked to attend. 764-7578. jaxnaacp@comcast.com CHAMBER BEFORE HOURS The Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce holds a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 8 at Elizabeth’s Café, 1500 Sawgrass Village Drive, Ponte Vedra. Admission is $7.50 for members, $10 for non-members. 285-2004. ROTARY CLUB CENTENNIAL The Rotary Club of Jacksonville holds its centennial observance at noon on Feb. 13 at Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville. Rotary International’s president Kalyan Banerjee, a member of the Rotary Club of Vapi, Gujarat, India, is the featured speaker. jaxrotary.org UNF SMALL BUSINESS CLASS “Government Contracting 101” is held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Business Development Center at UNF, 12000 Alumni Dr., Jacksonville; cost is $40 in advance or $50 day of workshop. 620-2476. sbdc.unf.edu SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Jerry Holland, Duval County Supervisor of Elections, is the featured speaker at noon on Feb. 8 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559. BLOGGING WORKSHOP The workshop “Blogging for Business & Pleasure” is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 11 at University of North Florida’s University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville. The fee is $89. 620-4200. learnjacksonville.com NO FEAR SALES SUCCESS SEMINAR Local businessman Robert Pritchard conducts this basic training sales course from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Radisson Jacksonville, 4700 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville. Admission is $50. For reservations, call (505) 340-9701. bobpritch@comcast.net WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL A Global Business Luncheon is held at noon on Feb. 14 at The River Club, 1 E. Independent Drive, Jacksonville. Sheryl WuDunn discusses the economic outlook for China. Admission is $50 for members, $75 for non-members. 2808162. worldaffairscounciljax.org LEGAL AID FREE CLINICS Jacksonville Area Legal Aid offers free clinics, with no appointment necessary, at 126 W. Adams St., Jacksonville. Topics are: Bankruptcy at 5 p.m. on the first Thur. each month; Consumer Rights at 5 p.m. on the third Wed. each month; Emancipation at 5 p.m. on the first Wed. each month; Child Support Modification at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thur. of each month; Dissolution of Marriage at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Thur. of each month; Foreclosure and Home Ownership

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clinic at 5 p.m. on the second Wed. of the month; Custody/ Timesharing/Paternity at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tue. of the month. Small Claims Court at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tue. of each month at Duval County Courthouse, 330 E. Bay St., Room 505, Jacksonville. In Nassau County, a Consumer Law Clinic is offered at the Nassau County Courthouse in Yulee. A sign-up is required; call (904) 356-8371, ext. 307. jaxlegalaid.org

LIBRARIES, BOOKS & WRITING WRITE A NOVEL Novelist, short story writer and creative writing professor John Dufresne presents the workshop “Write Your Novel in Six Months” from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Flagler College’s Kenan Hall, 9 Valencia St., St. Augustine. To register, go to conferenceforwriters.com. 669-1845. WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP This group gathers from 6-8:30 p.m. on the first Tue. of the month at Mandarin Library, 3330 Kori Road, Jacksonville. Admission is free. 428-4681. cdspublicity.com

COMEDY LATITUDE 30 COMEDY Comedian Angelo Cianfrocco appears at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 11 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville. Tickets are $13. 365-5555. JEFF DUNHAM CONTROLLED CHAOS Dunham brings his Controlled Chaos tour to town at 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., downtown. Tickets are $43.50. ticketmaster.com KAREN MILLS Comedy Zone Allstars appear at 8 p.m. on Feb. 7. Comedian Karen Mills appears at 8 p.m. on Feb. 8, 9 and 10 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Feb. 11 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets are $8-$17. 292-4242. SQUARE ONE STANDUP Moses West and Herman Nazworth host standup and spoken word at 9 p.m. every Tue. at Square One, 1974 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. 306-9004.

UPCOMING LACROSSE CLASSIC Feb. 19, EverBank Field BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Feb. 23, T-U Center’s Moran Theater ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Feb. 28, T-U Center’s Moran Theater HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS March 2, Veterans Arena PRES. BILL CLINTON March 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP May 5-13, TPC Sawgrass

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PAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville holds its annual Julian E. Jackson Amateur Boxing Championship at 6 p.m. on Feb. 11 at PAL’s Julian Jackson Center, inside the Ed Austin Regional Park, 3450 Monument Road, Jacksonville. For information about sponsorship opportunities, registration or tickets, call 355-3308. MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM An environmental interpretation special topics course is offered on Feb. 14 at Ft. Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine, on Feb. 17 at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast and on Feb. 21 at Trout Creek Park, Orangedale. The course is a series of three 8-hour workshops that present the fundamental principles of interpretation through classroom presentations and practical exercises. Cost is $150. For registration and program information, go to masternaturalist.org. 220-0232, 387-8850. SIERRA CLUB NORTHEAST GROUP This group gathers at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 2001 University Blvd. W., Jacksonville. Marisa Finotti, JEA outreach coordinator and Tom Larson,

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy discuss “Energy Efficiency 102: Beyond Changing Your Light Bulb.” Bring your own cup to reduce waste in the landfill. 247-1876. UNF OSPREYS BASKETBALL The UNF women’s basketball team plays against Mercer in the annual collegiate Play4Kay game to promote breast cancer awareness at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at University of North Florida Arena, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Jacksonville. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for youth, seniors, military, UNF staff. UNF students are admitted free with Osprey 1Card. 620-2125. unf.edu TRAIL WALK GTM Research Reserve holds a trail walk from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Feb. 11 at the Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. There’s a $3 parking fee. For reservations, call 823-4500. WALK IN MY SHOES Lauren Book’s annual walk brings her through St. Augustine at 1 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Flagler Hospital, Matanzas Room, 400 Health Park Blvd., finishing at 2 p.m. at Betty Griffin House Outreach Office, 1375 Arapaho Ave. St. Augustine. The walk aims to bring awareness to the issue of sexual abuse, promote changes in the law to enhance victim’s rights, educate parents and children about how to stay safer and encourages victims to speak out about their experiences. The Rape Crisis Unit of Flagler Hospital holds an open house from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 400 Health Park Blvd., 808-9984. bettygriffinhouse.org EDWARD WATERS BASKETBALL The Lady Tigers women’s basketball team takes on Southern University New Orleans at 5 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Edward Waters College gymnasium, 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville. The men hit the court against SUNO at 7 p.m. 470-8045. ewc.edu WHAT SLITHERS? AT TALBOT ISLANDS A park ranger discusses local snakes at 2 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road. No reservations are necessary and the program is free. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org ALUMNI FOOTBALL Teams from Jackson, Episcopal, Esprit de Corps, First Coast, First Coast Christian, and other area schools are forming now. Games are scheduled for March and April, but spots and game dates fill up fast. Go to gridironalumni.com to register. (530) 410-6396.

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factors, stages of the disease and treatment. To register, call 800-272-3900. alz.org/cnfl MODEL TRAIN & RAILROADIANA SHOW The 34th annual Jacksonville Model Train & Railroadiana Show & Sale is held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Prime Osborn Center, 1000 Water St., downtown. Admission is $7; kids 12 and younger admitted free. (813) 996-0477. gserr.com SINGING VALENTINES Big Orange Chorus, a men’s acappella singing organization, offers singing Valentines on Feb. 13 and 14. For $60, a quartet from the Big Orange sings two romantic ballads and presents a long-stemmed red rose, candy and a personalized card. You can specify morning, afternoon or evening delivery. 355-7464. bigorangechorus.com TAX TRAINING PROGRAM Real$ense Prosperity Campaign offers free taxpayer training from 4-7 p.m. every Wed. (except on March 6 instead) at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., downtown. For details, call 632-0600 or go to realsensejax.org PARENTS NIGHT OUT Parents can drop off their progeny for a respite from parenting from 7-11 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Jewish Community Alliance at the JCA, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. Activities include games, snacks, movies and more. Students K-fifth grade are eligible. The per-child fee is $15 for JCA members, $23 for non-members. 730-2100 ext. 221. ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY EXPO Community Hospice of Northeast Florida holds this expo from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 11 at The Avenues Mall (expo booths on lower level of mall), 10300 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. Admission is free. 407-6500. communityhospice.com

CLASSES & GROUPS DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP The DBSA support group meets from 5:30-7 p.m. every Wed. at River Point Behavioral Health’s Outpatient Building, 6300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 343-6511 or 964-9743. Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held at 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Jacksonville. alcoholicanonymous.org DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville. For more information, call 616-6264 or 294-5720. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem? Maybe they can help. 3586262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, firstcoastna.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A) Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine? Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held at 6:30 p.m. every Tue. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Southside. 378-6849. nicotineanonymous.org NAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

DESSERT UNDER THE STARS The annual Bella Luna: Dessert Under the Stars is held from 7-10 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Museum of Science and History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. The evening includes a valentine-themed Cosmic Concert, music, stargazing and time to explore the museum. Beer and wine are served. Tickets are $35 per couple for members, $45 for nonmembers. 396-6674. BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE AUCTION The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association presents the Carpe Circa Seize the Date auction at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at The River Club, One Independent Drive, Jacksonville. Bid on To get in this listing, email the time, date, location (street local single attorneys to benefit Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. address, city), admission price and contact number to Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. jaxlegalaid.org events@folioweekly.com or click the link in our Happenings GARDEN CLUB section at folioweekly.com. Events are included on a spaceThe Garden Club of Switzerland gathers at 10 a.m. on Feb. available basis. 9 at Bartram Trail Library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. Growing herbs is discussed. 287-4929. RV SUPER SHOW The Florida RV Trade Association presents its third annual show from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Feb. 9, 10 and 11 and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Jacksonville Equestrian Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville. All manner of RVs are displayed. Tickets are $8 for adults; kids younger than 12 are admitted free. (813) 741-0488. frvta.org FREE ALZHEIMER’S DISCUSSION The Alzheimer’s Association presents The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease at 3 p.m. on Feb. 9 at PSI Mandarin Walk this way: Lauren Book (pictured with her father, mega-lobbyist Ron Book) brings Center, 3933 Pritmore Road, her annual walk to end child sex abuse through St. Augustine at 1 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Jacksonville. This program Flagler Hospital, Matanzas Room, 400 Health Park Blvd., finishing at 2 p.m. at Betty provides information on Griffin House Outreach Office, 1375 Arapaho Ave., St. Augustine. laurenskids.org detection, causes and risk

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(In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.) THE BEECH STREET GRILL Fine dining in a casual atmosphere. The menu includes fresh local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes created with a variety of ethnic influences. Award-winning wine list. FB. L, Wed.-Fri.; D, nightly; Sun. brunch. 801 Beech St. 277-3662. $$$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks the Harbor Marina. The menu includes daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ 4750 At the Italian kitchen and wine bar, Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, panatela bruschetta and fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials. Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ FERNANDELI F Classics with a Southern touch, like a onethird-pound devil dog, Reubens and pulled pork. Sandwiches and wraps built to order from fresh cold cuts, tuna, egg and turkey salads. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 17B S. Eighth St. 261-0008. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5 S. Second St., 261-9400. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL F Sports bar fare includes onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. L & D, daily. BW. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, with specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drivethru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee. 225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery, juice bar. Extensive menu features vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ O’KANE’S IRISH PUB F Rustic, genuine Irish pub up front, eatery in back, featuring daily specials, fish-n-chips, and soups served in a sourdough bread bowl. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sun. 318 Centre St. 261-1000. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PICANTE GRILL ROTISSERIE BAR F Flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a modern atmosphere. Authentic

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Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily. 464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$ PLAE In Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Spa & Shops, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2011 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 491-6746. $$$$ SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT & MARINA F Dine inside or on the deck. Snow crab legs, fresh fish, shellfish dishes. FB. L & D, daily. 9716 Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island. 251-2449. $$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck. Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES F The name pretty much says it all. Tasty’s offers burgers (Angus beef, turkey or veggie) and fries (like cheese fries, sweet potato fries), along with dogs, shakes, floats and soup. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ Greek cuisine, belly dancing and a huge bar make for a lively dining experience at Taverna Yamas, on Deer Lake Court in the T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite Tinseltown area. local spot; Best of Jax 2011 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ Eighth St. 261-6310. $ roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F The Lebanese MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 3572 traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, restaurant offers authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$ khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. ORSAY Best of Jax 2011 winner. The French/American bistro 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat.; NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ 2011 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott served in an English tavern atmosphere. The signature dish teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida, offering is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal. Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$ 739-6633. $$ 8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F Hot dogs with slaw, chili MEEHAN’S TAVERN F The Irish pub and restaurant serves cheese, sauerkraut; and small pizzas. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 8380 beef and Guinness stew, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. orangetreehotdogs.com $ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 8060 traditional lamb stew, jalapeño poppers, in a comfy place. BW. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ L & D, Wed.-Sun. 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5. 551-7076. $$ items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-ownedcontemporary atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are &-operated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, brick-oven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 527-8649. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and 519-8000. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty CAFE CONFLUENCE F The European coffeehouse serves barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, UDIPI CAFE Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed Tue.-Fri. 8642 Baymeadows Rd. 402-8084. $ CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Alvarado offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $ and specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas, burritos. BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$ FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepbreakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: (In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) dish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years. Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $ rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional BISCOTTIS F Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones 641-4877. $$ Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Halfincludes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Subs are madeportions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ to-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna Rd. 448-0500. $$ BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F The family-owned place serves tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Extensive marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and Peruvian nuggets), box lunches, gizzards, livers, 15 sides and THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Middle Eastern chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, fried or blackened shrimp, fish, conch fritters, deviled crabs. cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily. daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ TO. L & D, daily. 1289 Penman Road. 247-2828. $ 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast. CM. oyster baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. THE FOX RESTAURANT F The Fox has been a Jacksonville 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ 444-8862. $$ landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian & Mary Chase serve LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include

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GRILL ME! A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT BIZ

NAME: Colin Dooley, General Manager RESTAURANT: Café Karibo, 27 N. Third St., Fernandina Beach BIRTHPLACE: Orlando

YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 15

Walter Coker

FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): In & Out Burger … animal-style, baby! FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Backyard cooking on grills and campfires. FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Meat, onions, eggs and spices. IDEAL MEAL: Massive ribeye steak with red wine reduction sauce, grilled asparagus, corn on the cob and an Imperial IPA to wash it all down! CRAZIEST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: A $70 pizza at 5 a.m. in Savannah … you want okra on that? WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Coconut. INSIDER’S SECRET: Don’t piss off your bartender. CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT CAFE KARIBO: Kevin Spacey and Maria Sharapova. CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Double-toasted large Italian from Firehouse Subs.

Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheesesteak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ BUDDHA’S BELLY F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Gallery’s kid sister at the beach each is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 Third St. N. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield. 2429 S. 3rd St. 372-9000. $ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F (Formerly The Homestead) The menu features Southern favorites like fried chicken, collards, biscuits and cornbread, as well as fresh seafood, steaks, burgers and chops, served in a family atmosphere inside a cozy log cabin. CM, FB. Sunday brunch; L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-4776. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX F Chef Khan Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites. FB. L & D daily. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ CYCLONES TEX-MEX CANTINA F The place has freshly made Tex-Mex favorites, including fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, tamales and taco salad. Lunch combos include Mexican rice and beans. FB. L & D, daily. 1222 Third St. S. 694-0488. $$ DICK’S WINGS F The NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Jax Beach restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Daily specials, too. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets, grilled tuna and an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ HALA SANDWICH SHOP & BAKERY Authentic Middle Eastern favorites include gyros, shwarma, pita bread, made fresh daily. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 249-2212. $$

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HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB The full-service restaurant offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years. Great food, from gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar atmosphere. Favorites are pulled pork, Texas brisket and slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Executive Chef Kenny Gilbert’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. FB. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd. 247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 First St. N. 208-5097. $ PARSONS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT F The family-style restaurant has an outdoor patio and an extensive menu, including the mariner’s platter and the Original Dreamboat. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 904 Sixth Ave. S. 249-0608. $$ THE PIER RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The oceanfront restaurant offers fresh, local fare served on two floors — upstairs, it’s Chef’s Menu, with stuffed flounder, pork tenderloin, appetizers. Downstairs bar and patio offer casual items, daily drink specials. CM, FB. D, daily; L & D, weekends; brunch, Sun. 412 First St. N. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax 2011 winner. An array of specialty menu items, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a

casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ TROPICAL SMOOTHIE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. With 12 locations in Northeast Florida, Tropical Smoothie’s got us covered. Serving breakfast, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and smoothies — lowfat, fruity, coffees, supplements. CM. Open daily. 1230 Beach Blvd., 242-4940. 251 Third St., Neptune Beach, 247-8323. $ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Tue.Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad. L, Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ CITY HALL PUB A sports bar vibe: 16 big-screen HDTVs. Angus burgers, dogs, sandwiches, AYCE wings buffet. FB. Free downtown area lunch delivery. L & D, daily. 234 Randolph Blvd. 356-6750. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Brand new location. See Beaches. FB, CM. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2011 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated. Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY This American cuisine restaurant offers a breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelet station and a la carte items. Signature lunch and dinner entrees include grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood and steaks. Wed. night Pastabilities. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coastline Dr. 634-4540. $$$ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION F This place features brick-ovenbaked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $ OLIO MARKET F Freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, soups and entrées. In the Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.-Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Mon.-Fri.; L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Authentic Italian oven-baked pasta dishes, pizza, veal, chicken and seafood items made with fresh ingredients. CM, FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 174. 355-0064. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106. 213-7779. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ HONEY B’S CAFE Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes, French toast. Lunch offers entrée salads, quiches, build-yourown burgers. Peanut butter pie is a favorite. Tea parties every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal. 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011

winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1800 Town Center Pkwy. 541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, specializes in AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. Come by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT F The family-friendly casual sports restaurant offers wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty salads. Kids can choose from the Puppy Chow menu. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 551-3059. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks. CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ THAI ORCHID F The restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE F Wings, big salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Sports events on HDTVs. CM, FB. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101. 683-1964. $ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk. 230-2171. $ VINO’S PIZZA Vino’s Pizza – with four Jacksonville locations – makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, including a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F The seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New Yorkstyle pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax 2011 winner) has

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this is a copyright protected pro an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd. (Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) GOLDEN CORRAL Family-friendly place; legendary buffet featuring familiar favorites and new items. B, L & D, daily. 11470 San Jose Blvd. 886-9699. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS The American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT The fusion-style sushi restaurant offers oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass and filet mignon. BW & sake. L & D, daily. 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8. 288-7999. $$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd. 683-2542. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, the barbecue place offers made-fromscratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23. 351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Madeto-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F The family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sports-themed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F Family-owned-andoperated. Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. Daily specials. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella. Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections with authentic Thai flavors. BW. L, Mon.Fri.; D, nightly. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine includes fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster, vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily. 880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$

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LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd.promise 285-0139. $$ of benefit NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club. 285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS See St. Johns Town Center. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$

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AJ’S ON PARK STREET F AJ’s is a casual barbecue spot serving smoked St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, seafood and dishes made with a Latin touch. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 630 Park St. 359-0035.For $$ questions, please call your advertising representative at ALPHADOG GRILL F This brand-new fun place in Riverside PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 features gourmet hot dogs — likeFAX Ragin’ YOUR Cajun (andouille sausage covered in jambalaya) and The Hippie (veggie dog) — promise of benefit sUpport Ask for Action and sausages, grilled chicken wraps, soups, salads, appetizers and wings. L & D, daily. BW. 2782 Park St. 374-8715. $ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BAKERY MODERNE F The neighborhood bakery offers classic pastries, artisanal breads, seasonal favorites, all made from scratch, including popular petit fours and custom cakes. B & L, daily. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6, Riverside. 389-7117. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery serves pizza by the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes — calzone, stromboli, subs, panini — wings, and microbrews in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily. Brunch, Sun. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ CROSS CREEK See Springfield. 850 S. Lane Ave. 783-9579. $$ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F A deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice & smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheeses; natural, organic and raw items. Grab-andgo sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The neighborhood hot spot serves pub favorites 20 hours a day, every day. The full bar has over 655 bottled beers, 84 on tap. Outdoor seating. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare is prepared with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily, along with a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $

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Sandwiches, soups, a variety of beers and sinful desserts await diners at European Street, with four locations around town including the San Marco store (pictured). PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ PIZZA PALACE ON PARK F See San Marco. Outdoor seating. 920 Margaret St., 5 Points. 598-1212. $$ SAKE HOUSE F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ The café in Riverside Publix Plaza features a variety of sushi, including the popular Monster Roll and the Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. 384-2888. $$ TASTI D-LITE Health-conscious desserts include smoothies, shakes, sundaes, cakes and pies, made with fresh ingredients with fewer calories and less fat. More than 100 flavors. Open daily. 1024 Park St. 900-3040. $ TWO DOORS DOWN F Traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ WALKERS The nightspot has a tapas menu plus a wide variety of wines, served in a rustic, intimate atmosphere. BW. Tue.Sat. 2692 Post St. 894-7465. $ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE buffet. Sushi bar, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, steak, seafood. BW. L & D, daily. 1014 Margaret St., Ste. 1, 5 Points. 301-1199. $$

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. 461-0102. $$ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30 years, the family restaurant has served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$

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CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 4609311. B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner. International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ KINGFISH GRILL At Vilano Bridge’s west end, Kingfish Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and on the deck, featuring fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 252 Yacht Club Drive. 824-2111. $$ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ Best of Jax 2011 winner. The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes — all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-owned-

and-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE Located in a Victorian home, Raintree offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences. Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterraneaninfluenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh — never frozen — Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$

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BAHAMA BREEZE ISLAND GRILLE Fresh seafood, chicken, flame-grilled steaks and hand-crafted tropical drinks made with flavorful ingredients inspired by the Caribbean. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10205 River Coast Dr. 646-1031. $$$ BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining. The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11. 646-2874. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2011 winner. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 5389100. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401, 996-6900. $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Upscale tropical vibe. Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. mellowmushroom.com $ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Best of Jax 2011 winner. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurt is served in flavors that change weekly. Toppings include a variety of fruit and nuts. 4860 Big Island Dr. 807-9292. $ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE F The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves up New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L &

D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106. 646-4527. $ SUITE Best of Jax 2011 winner. St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offer chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ URBAN FLATS F Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racing-themed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F Serving up 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi & sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

SAN JOSE

ATHENS CAFÉ F Serving authentic Greek cuisine: lamb, seafood, veal and pasta dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7. 733-1199. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolinastyle barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ b.b.’s F Best of Jax 2011 winner. A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, awardwinning wines, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Wine by the glass. Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE Morton’s specializes in generous portions of USDA prime aged beef as well as fresh fish and lobster. The tableside menu presentation features every item described by the server. FB, TO. D, nightly. 1510 Riverplace Blvd. 399-3933. $$$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Mediterranean homestyle healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves,

gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie, Greek salad, daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE F All homemade from Mama’s award-winning recipes: spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees; 30 kinds of smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt, granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd. 396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Consistent Best of Jax winner. Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 398-3005. $$$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. This location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 683-2444. $

large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ THE THIRSTY IGUANA CANTINA TAQUERIA Classic Mexican fare includes quesadillas, tacos, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas and fajitas, as well as some killer nacho choices, made with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. TO, FB, CM. 7605 Beach Blvd. 647-7947. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit. Open Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE sushi and two teppanyaki grill items are included in buffet price. FB. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS BEER HOUSE Offers customer favorites like ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BOMBA’S SOUTHERN HOME COOKING F Featuring Southern homestyle fare, featuring fresh veggies. Outside dining is available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8560 Beach Blvd. 997-2291. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual El Potro has fresh, made-to-order fare. Daily specials, buffet most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 733-0844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily. 11702 Beach Blvd. 997-9738. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F A local institution since 1975 serving house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal. 8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ SAKE SUSHI F The new restaurant offers sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi and noodle soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue and Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31. 647-6000. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F The stylish gastropub has Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a

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BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR F A full menu of sportsbar faves; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F A locally-owned-andoperated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ SAVANNAH BISTRO Classic Southern fare with a twist of Mediterranean and French inspiration, offered in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport. Favorites include crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. 741-4404. $$ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Lunch, bagels, desserts, and the adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F Salads, sandwiches, pizza, fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F In the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown Market serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

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Fueling Confusion

Your Government Knows Best: A 2007 federal energy-independence law required U.S. companies supplying motor fuel to blend in a certain cellulose-based ingredient starting in 2011 — even though (as the Environmental Protection Agency well knows) the ingredient simply does not now exist. A New York Times reporter checked with the EPA in January and found the companies will still have to pay the monetary penalties for noncompliance (and almost certainly the even-stiffer penalties for ’12, since the ingredient is still two or three years from development). “It belies logic,” said a petrochemicals trade association executive.

Cultural Diversity

On Nov. 5, the 220 inhabitants of Coll, an island off the coast of Scotland, endured the first “crime” any of the residents could remember. Someone vandalized the public lavatories at a visitors’ facility, doing about $300 damage. A constable was summoned from a nearby island to investigate, but seas were rough, and he had to wait for two days for the ferry to run. One Coll resident vaguely recalled an incident at a pub once when a man threatened to throw a punch (but didn’t), and another remembered that someone took whale bones left by researchers on a beach (but later gave them back). According to a Daily Telegraph report, the culprit is “still at large.”

Latest Religious Messages

The U.S. Air Force Academy last year installed an $80,000 rock garden/fire pit on its campus for use by several “Earth-based” religions (pagans, Wiccans, druids, witches and various Native American faiths). For the current year, only three of the 4,300 cadets have identified themselves in that group, but the academy is sensitive to the issue after a 2005 lawsuit accused administrators and cadets of allowing tooaggressive proselytizing on behalf of Christian religions. For the record, the academy currently has 11 Muslim cadets, 16 Buddhists, 10 Hindus and 43 self-described atheists. In separate incidents during one week in December in Polk County, Fla., four church pastors were arrested and charged with sexrelated crimes involving children, including Arnold Mathis, 40, at the time working for the Saint City Power and Praise Ministry in Winter Haven, but who’s moved on to the Higher Praise Ministries in Lake Wales. Mathis was allowed to work at the church despite a sex-crime rap sheet. Just two weeks before the January worldwide Internet protest against proposed copyrightprotection legislation, Sweden’s Missionary Church of Kopimism announced it had been granted official government status as a religion (one of 22 so recognized), even though its entire reason for being is to celebrate the right to share files of information in any form, but especially on the Internet. Swedish law makes such religious recognition easy, requiring only “a belief system with rituals.” The Kopimism website demonizes “copyright believers” who “derive their power by limiting people’s lives and freedom.”

Government Regulation Milestones

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According to recent consumer-protection rulings by the European Food Safety Authority, prune-sellers are prohibited from marketing them as laxatives, and sellers of bottled water are forbidden to offer it as preventing dehydration.

In both cases, the commissioners referred to underlying science of the body to defend their decisions, but the rulings were still widely derided as anti-common-sense. Members of the European Parliament complained, especially given the current precarious state of the European Union itself. One parliamentarian challenged an EFSA policymaker to a pruneeating contest: If it’s not a laxative, he said, let’s see how many you can eat and not have your “bowel function” “assisted.”

Oops!

In December in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan, a group of luxury car enthusiasts gathered to caravan to nearby Hiroshima, but one of the drivers, changing lanes, hit a median barrier and spun across the highway, resulting in a chain-reaction pileup involving 14 cars, including eight red Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Mercedes-Benz. Drivers suffered only cuts and bruises, but “some” of the vehicles were reported “beyond repair.” David Dopp of Santaquin, Utah, won a fundraising raffle sponsored by the non-profit organization “teamgive” in November. He won a Lamborghini Murcielago, valued at about $380,000, picking it up on Dec. 17. Six hours later, he spun out of control, knocked over several fence posts, and disabled the Murcielago’s front end.

Chutzpah!

Trenton, N.J. school security guard Logan Alexander, 63, was fired after pleading guilty in 2007 to twice inappropriately touching students. He was later sued by a third girl for similar behavior but settled that lawsuit in 2010 by agreeing to pay her $12,500. Recently, according to a Trenton Times December item, Alexander filed a lawsuit against the Trenton Board of Education, demanding the board pay the $12,500 to the girl because, after all, Alexander was “on duty” when he did the inappropriate touching.

The District of Calamity

In November, Washington Times reported the Washington, D.C.-area Metro transportation agency hired, as a financial consultant, a woman with multiple convictions for bank fraud and who’d been implicated in one of the area’s largest heroin rings. Furthermore, even when the agency learned of her record, it neither disciplined her nor removed her from her finance responsibilities. According to the Times, Metro has other lax management issues. A Maryland state attorney recently revealed a Metro employee had been “storing” 70 unaccounted-for pieces of Metro property (including computers and TVs) at his home for years; following that news, according to the Times, other employees began sheepishly returning similar property.

Least Competent Criminals

In Bennington, Vt., in December, Adam Hall, 34, was accused of vandalizing his ex-girlfriend’s car, including scratching the word “slut” on the hood (except it was spelled s-u-l-t). Hall first denied any involvement until an officer handed him a sheet of paper and asked him to write the sentence, “You are a slut.” Sure enough, Hall spelled slut “sult” and was promptly charged with malicious mischief. Chuck Shepherd WeirdNews@earthlink.net

MY LITTLE PICTURE MAN You: Young buck with buzz cut taking photos of surfers on the Jax Beach pier. You winked at me while I was walking my dog on the boardwalk, then quickly got into your blue Tacoma. Next time I’ll jump in the back and we can head two blocks to Bo’s Coral Reef. When: Jan. 25, 2012. Where: Jax Beach Pier. #1269-0207

SPORTY BLONDE IN SWEATS You: Stunning blonde with long legs and brown eyes wearing Knight’s sweats in the Riverside Starbucks. Me: Baffled by your undeniable beauty, wanting to buy your next tall regular coffee. You seemed anything but regular. Let’s java sometime? When: Dec. 13, 2011. Where: Starbucks. #1258-0131

YOU WERE HOTTER THAN MY BURRITO I Saw U at the hot sauce bar and noticed you liked it spicy! You were wearing a pink Hello Kitty shirt and thigh-high boots. I was the guy who knocked over the plastic cups. I think you should join me for spicy taco night at my place sometime. When: Jan. 27, 2012. Where: Tijuana Flats @ Bartram Park. #1268-0207

GREEN EYED ANGEL You: Effortless beauty, always serving my favorite Golden Spiral, guessing close enough to my actual Mug club number. You make my heart flutter when I see you, and 3pm is never early enough. You said you don’t do boyfriends, but how about a date? Me: Brown hair, blue eyes, hoping to constantly SEE*U. When: Dec. 31, 2011. Where: Intuition. #1256-0124

TO EACH THEIR OWN To the beautifully short tattooed brunette, I saw you yelling at a co-worker and I instantly fell in love. The anger in your eyes fueled the fire in my heart. You: Perfect. Me: Tall, blue eyes, and exactly your type :) When: Jan. 15, 2012. Where: Crisper’s. #1267-0207 BEAUTY IN A BEAT-UP TRUCK You: Rocking out in a red Chevy truck covered in bumper stickers. Thought nothing of it until you stepped out in a skirt with legs for days and a smile that made me want to get to know you. Your messy hair and Converse were a match made in my heaven! Me: 40ish chick with silver mohawk on my Harley. Don’t let the skinny fool you! Dinner? You made me hungry. When: Jan. 13, 2012. Where: Daily’s on Baymeadow’s. #1266-0207 PERFECT AT THE PEARL Saw you @ The Pearl with a girl all in black. Your hair was perfect! Made me wanna get ya in the sack. It was my first time there, now I wanna go back. I can’t let you get away, because you I can’t lack. When: Jan. 27, 2012. Where: The Pearl. #1265-0207 TALKING HEADS GIRL Dynamic young blonde lady who put Talking Heads “This Must Be The Place” on the box. Try Talking Heads - The Great Curve (Live in Rome 1980). They were in the zone. PS: Believe in yourself always. .. you’re amazing! When: Jan. 23, 2012. Where: Pete’s Bar. #1264-0207 SEXY DREAMY CASHIER U who stole my heart n soul, short, sweet, tiny, n sexy as all get out. Brown hair n eyes maybe attached not sure. Me: tall, dark brown hair, blue eyes, would take care of u if given the chance. Maybe one day u would let me take u away from all this n take care of u forever n pamper u!! When: Dec. 5, 2011. Where: Nicklyn’s Cafe. #1263-0207 DADDY AND DAUGHTER GETTING SUBS Our kids were chatty, but I was too shy to say much. Star Wars, “one tomato,” you tried to steal my muffins! You and your daughter stopped to look at flowers on the way out. If the kids can hit it off, maybe we could too. Interested in a playdate? When: Jan. 21, 2012. Where: Publix @ Roosevelt/ San Juan. #1262-0131 INTRIGUING, INTELLIGENT AND DARING I rounded the corner of Starbucks, and saw you sitting. You’re so small and petite and have the cutest splash of freckles all over your cheeks and nose. You’re jaw-dropping beautiful and don’t even realize it. You’re regular raspberry iced green tea has become one of my favorites. When: Jan. 22, 2012. Where: Towncenter Starbucks. #1261-0131 OUTSPOKEN AT RENNA’S You: Curly, dark-haired angel who ranted about Glenn Beck and Rick Santorum with the bus boy. Me: Bearded onlooker in the MasterCard shirt eating a large pizza alone. I’ll gladly share a slice if you would like to talk more about Glenn and Rick. When: Jan. 22, 2012. Where: Renna’s Pizza. #1260-0131 COUNTRY WARCRAFT KING SEEKS GODDESS You: Redheaded fox in slap-ya-mamma jeans. Me: Mustachio prince of your dreams. You looked like you were hitting the pavement pretty hard there… I’ve got something else you can hit if ya want. ;). When: Jan. 13, 2011. Where: Towncenter. #1259-0131

cherry cokes. When: Oct. 15, 2011. Where: Daily’s on Gate. #1251-0124 BAYMEADOWS BLONDE You: Long legs, inviting lips, blue eyes, blouse and Altima. We made small talk about your Angel perfume. I find you quite stunning. Thinking we need to get together soon. I am serious – are you? Me: Dark blue shirt, tan pants. A blue-eyed devil in a red Corvette. When: Nov. 23, 2011. Where: ABC Liquor Store. #1250-0117

by the drunk party host. Wanna find other dessert tables to guard? We’d make a good team :) When: Oct. 23, 2011. Where: Riverside. #1243-0110 JJ GREY AND MOFRO You got kicked out before they went on for having too much fun. I made sure you were OK until you decided to leave. I truly care, and want to make sure you are ok. Can we plan the next JJ Grey and Mofro show together? When: Dec. 29, 2011. Where: Maverick’s. #1242-0110

RED AUDI HOTTIE Riverside Publix, Looking for sexy man getting into red Audi, always looking so sharp. I see you in the aisle and want to help you fill your cart! Three Forks on me? When: many. Where: Riverside Publix. #1249-0117

OUR EYES MET AT PROGRESSIVE You were the cutest guy I’ve seen. Our eyes kept locking and your smile was so sexy. You have medium brown short hair about 5-9 tall. Me a blue rugby shirt and cap. When: Dec. 29, 2011. Where: Progressive service center. #1241-0110

BOY IN A CANDY SHOP You, sexy tall tan and knows how to handle his guns. Me, short cute and couldn’t take my eyes off you. At Shooters you were looking for a gun even though you knew exactly what you wanted but still played around like you were thinking of other options. Maybe next time you can show me how to shoot your gun at the range.... When: Dec. 2011. Where: Shooters. #1255-0124

HONEY, YOU’RE SO SWEET You work right next to me in downtown St. Augustine. I always catch you looking my direction when I’m giving samples. You order coffee from me often and use honey as a sweetener. You wear a blue polo and khakis every day. Is your name spelled with one or two t’s? Oh, and you’re welcome for the free shot of espresso. When: Jan. 2, 2012. Where: Downtown St. Augustine. #1248-0117

MARKET FRESH HONEY I saw you at the fresh market. Thought I recognized you from the JCP gym. You were doing exercises that needed great flexibility. At fresh market you were dressed to the nines. Me: Boyish looks, salt & pepper hair. You are in better shape than most if not all personal trainers so you know who you are. When: Dec. 21, 2011. Where: Fresh Market. #1240-0103

PATRON SAINT OF SKIN ILLUSTRATIONS Friday 13th at Black Anchor tattoo, you; insanely big eyes that looked right into my soul... me; heart pounding so hard you heard it, let’s ponder the mysteries of the universe and eat at the Y... I’ll be yours forever, you stole my fart sign!! When: Jan. 13, 2012. Where: Old Southside Tattoo. #1254-0124

A DREAMY BARTENDER Who stole my heart and can pour a mean draft or drink. You: curly brown hair and a Ravens fan. Me: tall dark brown hair and glasses. I know you are attached, but I can still say you have my heart. Please don’t stop doing what you do every day. You are beautiful. Maybe one day we can pour drinks together. When: Jan. 2, 2012. Where: The Harbor Tavern. #1247-0117

GREG ALLMAN CONCERT Tall, Young and Handsome! You were my seat neighbor… the seats were so close I was practically in your lap... I wanted to touch you... I gave you gum... and thanked you for not being a drunken A******... like the busy bee crowd that could not sit still and enjoy the show... coffee with me perhaps? Why not? When: Jan. 13, 2012. Where: The Florida Theatre. #1253-0124 SEXY SILVER S2000 SPEEDING AWAY You: Driving a tiny convertible in Riverside, saw you in my rearview. Blue rims- do they match your eyes? Me: Darkhaired vixen vying for your time, white Volvo is what I drive. Maybe you’ll take me for a ride? When: Jan. 9, 2012. Where: Riverside. #1252-0124 MULTIPLE SIGHTINGS First saw you Oct. 15th at Kanki on Southside. Looked like you were celebrating with friends so I stayed away. Noticed you again at Warehouse 31 running from a clown. Now I keep seeing you getting a cherry coke from the Daily’s on Gate. You have peeked my interest. Let’s meet and talk over some

SPARKLE-TOP GIRL OF MY DREAMS You: Gorgeous dark haired beauty, dancing with your friends with dance moves that would make Shakira jealous. Me: Guy in blue shirt, grey beanie and glasses noticing you while trying to casually fit in. I’m hoping you don’t play for the other team and wondering if you wanted to start the New Year off right. When: Dec. 31, 2011. Where: Incahoots. #1245-0110 RUN AROUND THE PUBLIX RACETRACK You were at the Publix on Racetrack Road. Blonde hair, in a nice pair of running pants, I think. You got off your checkout line for a second to come down my aisle in order to get a drink up front. Me: salt n pepper hair in a gray hoodie. Maybe we can grab a Starbucks sometime. When: Jan. 2, 2012. Where: Publix. #1244-0110 BEAUTY IN BROWN You: Stunning beauty wearing brown. You were guarding the dessert table with your life yet recommended the rum balls. Me: Tall, thin, dark hair guy that was constantly hugged

NIKE WEARING DANCING QUEEN You: Nappy hair, tatted up and wearing Nike sneakers dancing away at the Ritz. Me: Short Italian with a big mouth. Your sexy moves and big ol boobs caught my eye! Wanna teach me to dance? When: Dec. 20, 2011. Where: The Ritz. #1239-0103 PLANNING YOUR WAY TO MY HEART! I asked you to dance but being the event planner for the library, you smiled and said you could not! Would love to meet you away from work for a cocktail and dancing. You: Tall, bald, black sexy male in blue suit and white shirt. Me: Tall, white, slender blonde bridesmaid. Where: Main Library courtyard wedding reception. When: Nov. 4, 2011. Where: Main Library Downtown. #1238-0103 MAYO CLINIC MAN OF MY DREAMS I saw you in the Mayo Clinic parking lot with your dark hair and green sweatshirt getting out of your red Jeep Cherokee with the FSU license plate. I was the redhead in the Gator shirt. Not sure if you winked at me because of the UF/FSU thing or if you sensed a connection. Let’s find out... When: Dec. 14, 2011. Where: Mayo Clinic parking lot. #1237-1227 HELLOOOO NURSE! You: Gorgeous redhead medical assistant. Me: Unsuspecting patient. You had your scrubs inside out & backwards; I pointed this out while you were taking my pulse. Care to play doctor after hours? When: Dec. 1, 2011. Where: Commonwealth Family Practice. #1236-1220

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Into the Donkey Abyss Y

ou and I are about to have a terrible conversation. It will be such a terrible conversation, you’ll wish it’d never happened — and that, somehow, you could build a time machine and go back to the exact moment where life on Earth began, and curb-stomp the amoeba that started it all. THAT’S how sorry you’ll be about the following conversation. What subject could be so terrible, it would tempt you to eradicate all life on Earth, just so you’d never have to hear it? Two words, my friend: DONKEY … SEMEN. That’s right — run. Run as far and fast as you can, because once we start this convo about “donkey semen” there’s no turning back. You will be staring at and lured into TV’s darkest abyss, from which few ever return. And if they do return? Insanity. But they … are the lucky ones. OK, I warned you: Last week, NBC was scheduled to broadcast a “Fear Factor” episode, “Hee Haw! Hee Haw!”, and … you know there’s still time to run, right? Just checking. Anyway!

It will be such a terrible conversation, you’ll wish it’d never happened — and that, somehow, you could build a time machine and go back to the exact moment where life on Earth began, and curb-stomp the amoeba that started it all.

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On this particular episode of “Fear Factor” — which is infamous for challenging contestants to ingest increasingly disgusting things — twins Brynne and Claire Odioso were asked to drink the unimaginable: a glass of donkey semen, chased by a glass of donkey urine. Now. Before we go any further, I feel it’s necessary to state that it’s not the job of “Fear Factor” to police itself (it’s called “Fear Factor,” after all) — that’s the duty of the NBC network. And up until the day it was supposed to be broadcast (Monday, Jan. 30), NBC was understandably freaked out, but seemingly on board with the donkey semen-guzzling stunt. However, at nearly the last minute, NBC rightly pulled the show, and aired a repeat instead. Censorship? Only if you think it’s morally wrong to deny America the sight of a lady gulping down 12 ounces of viscous donkey sperm. HOWEVER! That doesn’t mean the stunt didn’t happen! It most certainly did happen, and Brynne and Claire appeared on a Florida radio show to describe the semen-drinking segment in explicit detail. (Again … not too late to run. Pause. Pause. Pause. Wow. You’re truly a masochist.) So the twins were instructed to decide between themselves who would drink the donkey semen, and who would drink the donkey urine — a true “Sophie’s Choice,” wouldn’t you say? Unfortunately for Claire, she picked the short straw and slowly lifted the

glass of donkey semen to her lips. Gossip site TMZ reports it thusly: “According to Claire, producers left the semen sitting out all day in the hot sun — and by the time she got to drinking it, it was boiling hot … which made the smell unbearable.” Still here? OK, the story continues … “Claire said it was extremely bitter going down … ‘with hints of hay’ — and she vomited several times before successfully drinking the entire glass.” LAST CHANCE. PREPARE TO STARE INTO THE ABYSS. “As for how the donkey stuff compares to the human variety — Claire added, ‘It’s a lot thicker.’ ” Welcome to the abyss. Soooo … you wanna watch “New Girl”?

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 9:00 NGC DOOMSDAY PREPPERS Debut! How crazy people prepare for civilization’s collapse. (Actually, I’m stockpiling Totino Pizza Rolls.) 9:00 ABC THE RIVER Debut! A wife goes with a documentary crew to the creepy Amazon to search for her missing husband. (Needs more showtunes.)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 8:30 ABC SUBURGATORY George thinks Tessa is heating up to have sex with her new boyfriend, so he has her hoo-hoo removed. 9:00 ABC MODERN FAMILY Phil is oblivious to his potential business partner daddy-macking on his wife. OH HELL TO THE NO HE DIDN’T!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 8:00 NBC 30 ROCK In this special hour-long episode, panic ensues when Liz and Criss can’t find the right dining room table. 9:00 NBC THE OFFICE Dwight gets a “special assignment” at Sabre HQ, which I assume includes karate.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 8:00 FOX KITCHEN NIGHTMARES A 50-year-old restaurant with tons of character gets a modern update (read: RUINED) by Chef Ramsay.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 8:00 ABC BE MY VALENTINE, CHARLIE BROWN Charlie Brown finally receives a valentine from the little red-haired girl (and later on — unfortunately — an STD). GOOD GRIEF! 11:30 NBC SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Hosted by the cute, and inexplicably hate-able Zooey Deschanel.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 9:00 AMC THE WALKING DEAD After doing that VERY BAD (but necessary) THING before the winter break, Rick must restore order in the group. 10:00 AMC COMIC BOOK MEN Debut! Uber-nerd Kevin Smith created this reality show about a New Jersey comic book shop.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 10:00 NBC SMASH Perpetually horny director Derek makes things “hard” (GET IT??) on Karen and Ivy. Wm.™ Steven Humphrey steve@portlandmercury.com

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t was an accident. Some actors at a local learning institution were performing a show that included a woman portraying Rosa Parks and a man playing Martin Luther King Jr. It was Jan. 16, 2012 — Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday — and they were there to explain the significance of King’s legacy to anyone who wanted to hear. It was also the day that the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial officially opened in Washington, D.C. I am one of the janitors in the place. A woman helping the actors set up for the show asked me to help for a minute. I happened to have a quote from Martin Luther King that I carry around that really speaks to me. It says: “If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures, like Beethoven composed music, like Shakespeare wrote poetry. Sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will have to pause and say: Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.” King said this in a speech to a group of students at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia on Oct. 26, 1967, six months before he was assassinated. I showed it to the lady I was helping and then closed the auditorium door to let the actors get on with their practice. The woman I showed it to was white, like me, and the actors were black. I love that quote. A lot of others do, too, it seems. I like sharing it with people. I heard recently on NPR that more than 60 percent of Floridians are in service-related jobs, as I am. I am not really proud or ashamed of the fact, I just like the before-and-after of the work I do, and try to do it well. A lot of people depend upon folks like me to smooth their way in life, and I’m reminded of that each time I can’t face my own cooking for one more day and have to order out. The Dalai Lama once said that he seeks for the oldest souls in the eyes of janitors and the homeless. I have been there, too. If your soul isn’t old when you start life on the streets, it will be soon after. A while after I left the actors to their work, the lady came up to me and said she showed the quote to the actor playing Martin Luther King. She told me he teared up at reading it because it reminded him of something his father used to say to him as a kid. I’m glad she told me that, though I’m not sure I did my karma much good, making MLK cry on MLK Day. I am always happy for people who make lots of money, for the same reason I’m always happy to pay more taxes for schools, despite not having kids. People with money or education are far less likely to hit me over the head in dark alleys. Well-heeled, well-educated people usually have too much going on to risk losing

it all by turning to drugs or crime. They are also resourceful at helping friends and loved ones who fall on hard times. As a writer, I also enjoy being surrounded by people who are far smarter than I am, since they make for more

The Occupy Wall Street protestors depict the one percent as zombies with dollar bills sprouting from the corners of their mouths, always hungry for more, more, more. That is exciting. Who will be eaten next? Will you be bitten, or me? Will the rich devour us all, and then have to turn on each other? Tune in. interesting company. Really dumb people are extremely boring, generally speaking, and tend to complain a lot, to no end. On the other hand, I am wise enough to know that some people who make hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars, more

than the average working American, do not necessarily do hundreds of times more work than the rest of us. It seems especially uncool that the top one percent make triple what they made 10 years ago, including half of all wealth, while the average American’s income went way down over the same period. You may measure work by foot-pounds of effort each day, stressrelated illness, on-the-job injury or productive output, but the numbers still don’t add up to “one percent of all Americans did half of the work, while the other 99 percent did little.” Then again, who said life is fair? The Kardashians, for example, may look pretty and smell nice, and sell a lot of products, but I know a lot of people who work hard at doing the same each day for very little pay. Selling, along with the service industry, is hard work for most of us, for little reward. Good for the Kardashians that they are crafty or connected enough to make things happen for themselves. Good for anyone who has a wide network they can depend on, or who are born with the very best. Cheers to them. It has been estimated, however, that it will take 50 Earth-sized planets to support everyone on the Earth if they all want to live the way the average American does. We do not have 50 Earths. That top one percent can also get to a point where they turn into that same old dumb guy in the alleyway, willing to hit old ladies over the head for pension books. In fact, the Entitlement Mentality can make the one percent willing to knock us all down to get what they want, whether through buying political influence or via the courts, as when the Supreme Court said that corporations have the rights of citizens.

As a writer, I like the happy medium. There are rich people who are as dull as any dumb, poor person, who are self-serving and full of complaints to boot. There are also a surprising number of geniuses among the poor, who have decided not to spend every spare minute of their time on Earth chasing dollars and piling up “stuff.” They still have a talent for living, and are charming and kind. It’s all grist for the mill to me as a writer. When villains of all stripes can jump into the path of your story at any time, that’s when the tale gets interesting. It holds tension and conflict in it. The Occupy Wall Street protestors see a modern aristocracy trapped in messy democracy. They depict the one percent as zombies with dollar bills sprouting from the corners of their mouths, always hungry for more, more, more. That is exciting. Who will be eaten next? Will you be bitten, or me? Will the rich devour us all, and then have to turn on each other? Can the middle class escape the crushing pressure from both sides, rich and poor? Tune in. This is history on the edge of its seat. The next time you get depressed by any news story, try to see it all as a play taking place on the world stage. It can seem thrilling that way. There are seemingly invincible dragons to slay each day, and armies of orcs all around you. Don’t complain just to the guys around the water-cooler. Jump into the middle of the fray with a full-throated yell, the way Martin Luther King Jr. and all historic heroes and heroines did. Lowell Griffith

Griffith lives, writes and works in Jacksonville.

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