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It’s almost done, but it ain’t pretty: Architectural verdicts on the new county courthouse. p. 7

Howard Finster’s daughter brings his story to MOCA: The man, the artist, the “Coke fiend.” p. 46

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47 EDITOR’S NOTE p. 4 MAIL Financial statement: WJCT appeals for community investment. p. 5 NEWS It’s almost done, but it ain’t pretty: Architectural verdicts on the new Duval County courthouse. p. 7 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Artist RLand gets ripped off by Forever 21. Plus Jacksonville is mad — and we’re apparently going to take it. p. 8 SPORTSTALK Mayor Alvin Brown’s desire to lure an NBA team to town is a long shot from outside, and possibly a technical foul. p. 10 ON THE COVER Folio Weekly’s 2011 Field Guide to Northeast Florida. Your essential user’s guide to life in the great Northeast. p. 12 OUR PICKS Go do something, slug! Folio Weekly’s suggestions for a good time. p. 35 MOVIES Reviews of “Larry Crowne” and “Transformers.” p. 36

MUSIC Wiz Khalifa and Jason Isbell. p. 39 ARTS Howard Finster’s daughter recalls growing up in “Paradise.” Plus Players By The Sea presents “The Who’s Tommy.” p. 46 NEWS OF THE WEIRD Sperm donor extraordinaire claims as many as 90 kids. p. 58 BACKPAGE The Supreme Court’s Walmart ruling revives a longstanding debate. p. 633 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 11 HAPPENINGS p. 50 DINING p. 52 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p.. 59 I SAW U p. 60 CLASSIFIEDS p. 61

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With Us or Against Us

Why Chamber of Commerce priorities chafe with civic realities

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irefighters, police officers and teachers are facing uncertain times. … After all they do to help us, isn’t it time we helped them?”

Awww. If you’re one of those bleeding-heart types, you might think that ad copy comes from someone who actually cares about teachers and firefighters; someone who appreciates what they do, and believes they should be treated fairly.

Haha. It actually comes from the Florida Chamber of Commerce, in an ad aimed at busting unions. In perhaps the most cynical of that group’s recent initiatives, the chamber used the language of empathy — over the soaring swell of stringed instruments — to build support for the so-called “paycheck protection act” designed to prohibit unions from collecting dues via payroll deductions. It may seem a stretch to say that teachers and firefighters need “protection” from their own unions; certainly

ravaged economic landscape — littered with failed businesses, foreclosed homes and victims of the economic collapse — has needs that are unique in the state. The city’s downtown is a gauntlet of empty parking lots, populated by a growing legion of the homeless and mentally ill. Crime, though somewhat on the decline, is still homicidally high. Duval County schools are impoverished, forced after five years of belttightening to lay off some 80 teachers last week.

And small businesses — the very constituency that makes up 85 percent of the Chamber’s membership — are often just a payroll cycle away from insolvency.

None of those problems are going to be solved by more corporate tax cuts or further dismantling state programs. But they could be helped by a vibrant, community-minded group of business leaders with a political attitude that

There’s some indication that the local chamber members are willing to step to the plate. Their embrace of Mayor Alvin Brown, their commitment to downtown revitalization, their understanding of the need for an educated workforce are all hopeful talismans.

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they weren’t asking for it. But the Chamber’s April ad campaign was successful (watch it at bit.ly/oYIS2i). The legislature approved a bill preventing unions from using payroll deductions for political purposes, thus defanging a vocal opponent of the business community’s agenda.

The union-busting campaign is just one example of a truth too often overlooked: that the Chamber — which enjoys representing itself as the “One Voice” of Florida — in fact works directly against the best interest of its citizens. The Florida Chamber supported the recent dismantling of the state’s growth management laws. It opposes cleaning up the St. Johns River. It favors paying for FCATs over paying for teachers. It wants to hobble environmental regulators. It believes tax breaks for corporations are “good for” ordinary Floridians. It backed Rick Scott for governor.

The local Chamber of Commerce has traditionally followed the state model in lockstep, endorsing its candidates, echoing its priorities, and lavishly rewarding its own executives for doing so (the Jax Chamber’s top two executives make $750,000 between them).

But that approach seems increasingly unwise, and possibly untenable. Jacksonville’s

doesn’t seem like it was recovered from some 1960s time capsule.

There’s some indication that the local chamber members are willing to step to the plate. Their embrace of Mayor Alvin Brown, their commitment to downtown revitalization, their understanding of the need for an educated workforce are all hopeful talismans.

But the local group is still a long way from using its considerable political clout to push for community good. And, frankly, the group’s membership remains far too tolerant of those voices within the organization that advocate a strategy of disengagement and disinvestment. Elected officials and candidates who want to dismantle government do a disservice to Jacksonville, and the local chamber shouldn’t allow their cheap political rhetoric to go unchallenged.

In advancing its agenda at the expense of all else, the Florida Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated its disdain for state residents. But the members of the local version have to live here, and see the impact of that agenda every day. They know better, and they owe more.

Anne Schindler themail@folioweekly.com

Our Man Brown

Dan Brown’s article about the Ancient City conference for gamers (Arts, June 28) is a perfect example of what makes Mr. Brown so cool and fun to read. He not only talked about the upcoming event, he also dug into some interesting history about H.G. Wells creating what is most likely the oldest role-playing game in 1913! Good stuff.

Bill “Ectric” King Jacksonville via email

Raising the Stakes

July 1 marked the end of the longstanding relationship between WJCT and the state of Florida. For more than three decades, the legislators and governors of this state understood and appreciated the vital role public broadcasting plays not only in educating our preschool and school-age children with countless hours of standards-based programming and resources, but how we serve as the most comprehensive electronic media resource for information and discussion related to the affairs of Tallahassee and our local communities. That all ended with the stroke of a governor’s pen (Editor’s Note, June 21).

In recent years, we have seen the loss of federal and state dollars for essential broadcast and production equipment, all of the state funding for our radio reading service program, and now more than $522,000 in operating

Today, WJCT enjoys a large and loyal radio listening audience and an even larger television audience, yet only a fraction of those audiences are regular supporters. support from the state (which represents nearly 9 percent of our annual budget), on top of the decline of the same we have experienced in the past years. And we fully anticipate federal support for public broadcasting will be severely contracted and possibility eliminated as early as this coming year.

With the closing of one door, another must open, so today also marks the beginning of a new operating paradigm for public broadcasting here in the state and at WJCT in particular. Today we begin the long uphill climb of educating the citizens of Northeast Florida on the importance of their taking ownership of this free, universally accessible and widely used resource.

During the next few months, we will actively be sharing with our viewers, listeners and others the importance of taking ownership of WJCT. I need your help. I am reaching out to you to ask your assistance giving us a head start in this campaign. Today, WJCT enjoys a large and loyal radio listening audience and an even larger television audience, yet only a fraction of those audiences are regular supporters. This is the paradigm we need to change nearly as quickly as the governor chose to eliminate our funding.

Here are the three things I need for you to do today: Become a Sustaining Member of WJCT — Whether you are a recent supporter or not, go to wjct.org/support and sign up to be a sustaining member of the organization. If you’d rather, you can call 358-9258 (358-WJCT) any time day or night.

Talk to Your Friends and Colleagues — Let them know that with the loss of state funding and very likely federal dollars, we all stand to lose a vital community service.

Let Your Employer Know How Important WJCT is to You and Your Family — We will be looking to our corporate friends to take ownership as well, so rally your colleagues to voice their support for WJCT. How serious is this? If we are not successful in changing our operating paradigm, the whole of the Northeast Florida community could very well suffer the same loss that other viewers and listeners are experiencing around the country, so please lead by example. Take ownership of WJCT and invite others to do the same.

Michael Boylan President and CEO, WCJT Jacksonville via email

Godless Liberals

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It seems that the ACLU, a number of hardcore liberals in Congress and some members of the liberal media are waging a war against Christianity. They are attempting to outlaw Christian symbols and signs, as well as doing away with Christmas. This assault on God and Christianity is part of the reason we are seeing a moral decay in America today. It seems that a number of Americans have forgotten that this nation was built on Christian principles. Our great and wise founding fathers believed very strongly that faith in God determined the very survival of our nation. George Washington, proclaiming a national day of prayer on Oct. 3, 1789, said, “It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the provisions of almighty God and obey His will.”

Thomas Jefferson, in 1781, said, “God who gave us life, gave us liberty. These liberties are a gift from God.” John Adams, in 1756, said, “Suppose a nation in some distant region should take the bible for their only law book and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited, what a paradise this region would be.” Benjamin Franklin, on June 28, 1787, said, “We have been assured in the sacred writings that except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.”

Daniel Webster, in 1821 said, “If we abide by the principles taught in the bible, our country will prosper.” Patrick Henry, on Nov. 20, 1798, said, “This is all the inheritance I give to my family, the religion of Christ, will make my dear family rich indeed.” Alexander Hamilton’s dying words, on July 12, 1804, were, “I have a reliance on the mercy of the Almighty through merits of the Lord Jesus Christ; I look to Him for mercy.” Abraham Lincoln said, “It is fitting and becoming in all our people at all times to revere the supreme government of God.” Our founding fathers believed that a widespread faith in God was the true source of America’s greatness. This historical record is clear. America is built on Christian principles.

Norman R. Dunn Sr. Jacksonville

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Guilt by Association

Bill O’Reilly and Sean Hannity are ranting, Rush will probably have a heart attack on the air and mothers across America are outraged at the not-guilty verdict in the Casey Anthony murder case.

In this case, the Mighty Casey (the prosecutor) struck out and now everybody is blaming the jury.

I guess we could have a system like they do in Italy, where Amanda Knox is sitting in jail even after the prosecutor has been found guilty of lying and misconduct in a number of cases, because there, you are guilty first and innocent second.

Bad-taste tattoos and inappropriate partying do not make a first-degree murderer deserving of the death penalty, and you didn’t have to be a lawyer to recognize holes in the prosecution’s case big enough to drive a truck through: No

Bad-taste tattoos and inappropriate partying do not make a first-degree murderer deserving of the death penalty, and you didn’t have to be a lawyer to recognize holes in the prosecution’s case big enough to drive a truck through time of death, no murder weapon, no cause of death and no DNA evidence connecting Casey to Caylee’s death.

Add a dysfunctional family of the magnitude of the Anthony family, and not guilty of first-degree murder was the only verdict that could be reached under the laws of our U.S. Constitution. If there was ever a legal case that makes the argument against the death penalty, it is this one.

However, the bigger picture is our beloved Governor Rick Scott has opened the door to even more Casey/Caylee Anthony tragedies by signing into law a requirement that pregnant women must obtain and pay for an ultrasound before they can have an abortion. I don’t know what an out-of-pocket ultrasound costs, but I am sure it costs far more than the $70 a drug test will cost welfare recipients, so it’s a pretty good chance this tragic event will repeat itself.

How in the world did Florida elect a governor who panders to big business and the religious right like Rick Scott?

Rick Mansfield Ponte Vedra via email

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Walter Coker “The most pretentious, delusions-of-grandeur-on-a-budget colossus we have ever been presented with in Jacksonville”: your new county courthouse.

Court of Public Opinion

It’s almost done, but it ain’t pretty: Architectural verdicts on the new county courthouse

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he Duval County Courthouse won’t be completed until May 2012, but it has already moved onto Jacksonville’s urban streetscape and sat down, a massive beige concrete behemoth that covers three city blocks. This horizontal bully looms into view for motorists as soon as they exit I-95 North into downtown, and while driving east on West Forsyth, side street after side street appears to run directly into it.

So, the courthouse is here, after 11 years and $350 million. A difficult birth, to be sure, and one that has produced what can only be described as an ugly baby. The dimensions harken to the McMansion era, with Colonial Revival columns stretched several stories to form an entranceway, a decorative pediment, even an interior fiberglass dome. The new Duval County Courthouse encompasses 800,000 square feet of space, and will house 51 courtrooms and 64 judges’ chambers — about double the number of courtrooms at the current courthouse.

It is massive, yet nondescript, and in that respect, fits in quite nicely amid the

use of concrete — 50,000 cubic yards (courtesy of Gate Precast, the ex-mayor’s dad’s company, which won the contract). It’s one of five signature buildings in the Better Jacksonville Plan, and it’s easily the most troubled. Many area residents are just happy to see the damn thing finally built. But the cost compromises and the conflicting desires of the building’s future occupants forced KBJ Architects, Inc. to make some aesthetic concessions.

Glen Dasher, of Dasher Hurst Architects, says it’s his understanding that the county judges had very definite ideas about what they wanted in a courthouse: a serious, imposing building that took its cues from Colonial architecture. But because building a true Colonial-style building would require expensive materials, he thinks they wound up with a sorry compromise. “I think it says something about the community of Jacksonville,” says Dasher, “whether everyone would agree with that or not.”

Folio Weekly took a tour of the building last week, accompanied by the city’s liaison

“It’s hard to believe anything could be worse than the ‘Skyway Express’ structures,” says architect David Lafitte of the courthouse, “but here it is. We’ll be apologizing for this for years to come.” architectural morass downtown. Though the city has few standout buildings — among them Taylor Hardwick’s old Haydon Burns Library and Welton Becket’s Gulf-Life Tower (now Riverside Tower) — Jacksonville’s architecture reflects the dominance and conservatism of the insurance industry — the Aetna Building, Prudential Plaza, the old Independent Life building (the former Modis building) — as well as the preponderance of parking garages. The concrete-colored palette is so ubiquitous that local architects have given it a name. Mike Kleinschmidt, a principal in the Design Cooperative LLC, calls it “Jacksonville beige.”

Indeed, the new courthouse made generous

for the project, David Schneider, Jacksonville Public Information Officer Kristen Beach, and Turner Construction Project Manager Margaret Simone. Unlike the new main library, which features a soaring staircase that’s more aesthetic than practical, the courthouse was designed to serve a function. The three-story glass entranceway from Monroe Street is where visitors will be processed through six security stations. The ceiling then drops to one story as visitors face a bank of elevators and a one-story staircase that rises through the center of the building. The first floor will house the clerk of the courts, a law library and places to pay traffic and court fines. The second through sixth stories are courtrooms, and the JULY 12-18, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 7

Neil Armingeon Wants You! After eight years as the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Neil Armingeon announced he would leave his post in February 2012. In searching for a replacement, the organization launched a recruitment campaign July 1 with this image. For a complete job description, go to stjohnsriverkeeper.org

I Remember Mama “I’m in shock.”

— Grace Kivisto, one of 14 children of Lula Cora Hood, on the discovery of her 84-year-old mother in Jacksonville. Hood disappeared four decades ago from her home in Illinois, and was believed dead by her family, who say she had some mental health issues and vanished after a family feud.

Something Fishy The Duval County Health Department notified fishermen last week not to eat what they caught from Hogan and Long Branch creeks, citing contamination of fish tissue. The warning came after the federal EPA found dangerous levels of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and pesticides in samples taken from largemouth bass, blue tilapia and striped mullet.

EPA began testing in December 2010, publishing its findings five months later, but it took another two months for that information to be translated into a state advisory on June 16, and three more weeks for the local Health Department to issue its warning.

Two Q&A sessions on the warning will be held Thursday, July 14, the first from 2-4 p.m. at Prince Community Resource Center, 3315 N. Liberty St., Jacksonville, and the second from 6-8 p.m. at Robert F. Kennedy Community Center, 1133 Ionia St. (877) 798-2772.

seventh floor holds the judges’ chambers. The glassed-in eighth story holds all the building’s mechanical machinations.

For the interior, the city cut costs using marbleized tile for the walls and floors, in lieu of real marble. In each courtroom, the judge’s bench is made from an acrylic polymer similar to a Corian countertop colored to look like black granite.

“The thing that struck me about the building, that sticks out, is that it’s loaded with cosmetics and superficial ornamentation,” says Richard Shieldhouse, a local architectural advocate who recently completed his doctorate in design, construction and planning at the University of Florida. “When I look at this building, all I see is a bunch of jewelry. It’s not an honest building in that sense.”

There’s no ignoring the financial constraints faced by architects. The courthouse became a symbol of government mismanagement and out-of-control costs long before it ever broke ground. The public blamed Mayor John Peyton, even though the original flawed cost estimates of $190 million dated to the Delaney Administration. As projected costs exceeded $300 million, Peyton pulled the plug on the project and started over. The final price tag, which includes related expenses like relocating the State Attorney’s Office at the old federal courthouse as well as security measures, is $350 million.

Wayne Wood, author of “Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage,” founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation and the Riverside Arts Market, calls the new building “a lost

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Space Cadet “I am clearly the dumbest person in the #NASATweetup tent. I guess they needed a token moron. I don’t care. I’m here.

You’re not.”

— Local PR guru and multiple Foursquare “mayor” (bit.ly/fpCXij) Bonnie Upright, Tweeting about her selection via lottery to be one of 150 folks to view and Tweet about the launch of the shuttle Atlantis — the final mission of the space shuttle program. Upright Tweets at @ bonnieupright.

Mad as Hell 18th — Jacksonville’s rank on a list of the 100 angriest cities in America. Men’s Health magazine, which published the list (bit.ly/opwZJS), calculated anger on the number of aggravated assaults per capita, the number of people with high blood pressure, the amount of time spent in traffic during rush hour and the number of angermanagement specialists per capita.

opportunity. … Why not build a building that is simply incredible instead of building a cloying modern claptrap that is trying to look like something that it is not and will never be?”

Perhaps the most scathing critique comes from David Lafitte, senior architect at Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. and a lighting expert who designed the lighting for Jacksonville’s four bridges. He says the courthouse is “the most pretentious, delusionsof-grandeur-on-a-budget colossus we have ever been presented with in Jacksonville,” calling it “utterly lacking in the subtleties and refinements of true classical designs,” and adding that the precast concrete columns have “all the sophistication of an empty cardboard carpet tube.”

“It’s hard to believe anything could be worse than the ‘Skyway Express’ structures,” Lafitte says, “but here it is. We’ll be apologizing for this for years to come.”

Area architects are quick to concede that the project Mayor Peyton often called “snakebit” wasn’t any designer’s dream job. “It’s very easy for me to pick on things,” says Dasher, who nonetheless describes it as “a cross between a courthouse and an office building” and says he’s sorry to see an opportunity squandered. “For the amount of money spent, it would have been good for it to have been a better statement for Jacksonville,” he says. “This gets to look more like the rest of Jacksonville. You just drive by it, and it’s just big.”

West Adams Street, Jacksonville, July 6

2001 R.Land Original

Copycat Forever 21 Version

Loss Prevention ti Jax native and Atlanta artist RLand’s beloved “Loss Cat” flyer has gone viral again — this time without permission. Created in 2001 as something of a joke, Land’s cat quickly became a hipster touchstone, showing up in Found Magazine, appearing as an animated character in the Cartoon Network’s movie “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” even inspiring a punk rock song (bit.ly/p4wyN4). More recently, the image was appropriated by the Forever 21 clothing chain to sell T-shirts (although they inexplicaply changed the signature “Loss Cat” to read “Lost Cat”). According to Creative Loafing Atlanta’s blog, Land’s attorney got in touch with the store and they agreed to pull the T-shirts from their shelves.

Bouquets to The Jacksonville Zoo for earning a CleanZone Certification Level 2 award for sustainable practices. JanPak, a leading supplier of sustainable cleaning and packaging products, bestowed the award on the zoo for switching to compostable and biodegradable portion utensils in its restaurants, including portion cups made from plant-based resin, cutlery that is 60 percent cornstarch and plates and containers that are made from sugarcane starch. The ranking is the highest that JanPak presents.

Brickbats to Jacksonville City Councilmember Don Redman for his intractable and backward view of downtown nightlife. Redman is opposed to a JEDC proposal that would allow most downtown bars to have sidewalk tables, saying that it would encroach on nearby churches. But when the city’s largest church (Redman’s own First Baptist Church) owns 12 city blocks in the urban core, coexistence with bars and restaurants is necessary for downtown to thrive.

Bouquets to environmental programs coordinator Vivian Harrell of the city’s Clean It Up, Green It Up/Keep Jacksonville Beautiful program, for organizing an army of volunteers to clean litter and spent fireworks from the Jacksonville Beaches after the July Fourth celebration. A group of 103 volunteers collected 200 garbage bags of litter on July 5.

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Sportstalk

Walter Coker

Hoop Dreams

Mayor Alvin Brown’s desire to lure an NBA team to town is a long shot from outside, and possibly a technical foul NBA? SRSLY? The most feel-good inauguration in a long time has concluded, and Alvin Brown’s journey to the pinnacle of local power is complete.

He’s got a lot of good people on his team, and most of us agree that his victory signifies a city finally willing to turn the page from its entrenched, unfortunate history on race. Now comes the time to govern — and if Brown’s early utterances on the NBA are any indication, his term will be interesting in a way city politics in Jacksonville haven’t been of late.

was whether or not we could see the Jags on TV. Because TV is better. September? Too hot! November and December? More like DecemBRRR; temps can get into the lower 50s for some of those games! Rain? Blame it on it — no one wants to drive from the mean streets of Julington Creek or Nocatee to downtown Jacksonville if it’s raining … or if it looks like it might.

What could we expect in January, February and March, if the new NBA team — Jacksonville Jedis or Duval Boondoggles or

An NBA team? Why not go to a strip club with a ring from Jared and try to create a lifelong partnership?

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Jacksonville isn’t typically thought of as a basketball hotbed. Our ABA Giants are successful (undefeated in the regular season), have some TV, and probably have a base of a few hundred regular fans. Nothing wrong with that. But do the Giants’ numbers give any credible indication that Jacksonville thirsts for big-time basketball?

The NBA brand traditionally hasn’t done well in Florida, even in bigger and more cosmopolitan markets farther south. It’s a foregone conclusion that Orlando will lose Dwight Howard, just as the Magic lost Shaq, to the lure of Bright Lights and Big City. The fan base in Miami, likewise, was Less Than Zero, up until LBJ took his talents to South Beach. The Bandwagoneers in the 305 bought season tickets once the Heat procured the hot draw, but team ownership nonetheless had to actually educate Heat fans in the nuances of attending a game — telling them how to cheer, for instance, and that it was good form to show up and stay for the entire game.

The use of ’80s novels’ titles here?

Intentional. Designed to underscore Mayor Brown’s notion that Jacksonville needs an NBA team is as rash and incomplete as the thinking that gave us the Skyway Express. It’s one thing to bring an NBA exhibition game here. Maybe even a regular season contest from the Orlando Magic or two would do well. But 41 home games in this market? Can’t see it.

Consider the efforts put forth to sell out every Jaguars game last year. In the short term, they worked, in that asses were in seats and — more importantly — the local blackouts were lifted. The sellouts were the real goal, but the thing people — your mom, your favorite newscaster, your parish priest — focused on

whatever the name may be — is cruising with a 10-30 record? Would that arena be full? Or would the crowd be paper?

Most NBA teams don’t make money these days — or the money they make simply isn’t enough. You’ll notice that now the NBA has wiped players’ images and stats off team websites, since its player lockout. For every team like the Heat, the Lakers and the Celtics, which have figured out it takes money to make money, have invested aggressively and had said investments pay off, there are teams like the New Jersey Nets (now owned by a Russian politician/billionaire, and Jay-Z!) and the Sacramento Kings, who pled penury and tried like hell to move out of Sacramento after this season, but couldn’t pull it off.

An NBA team? Why not go to a strip club with a ring from Jared and try to create a lifelong partnership? NBA teams work in some places. In Oklahoma City, Seattle’s Supersonics were successfully poached. A feel-good story.

All they had to do to get the Sonics? Come up with $121 mil to improve the city’s arena. Easy peasy, right? Jacksonville loves to pony up taxes for such things, which is one of the reasons our school system is so lavishly funded, and why police and fire employees will never have to worry about their pensions!

If an NBA team were brought here, I’d go and sit in the press box, of course. But would I buy tickets? Doubtful. And if most of you are honest with yourselves, you’d concur. An NBA team may make some folks money, but only in the tradition of “socialized costs, privatized profit” that Chomsky and the like talk about.

AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com

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H, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS CRAP! So as you probably know, there’s this super-popular kiddie movie opening this week called “Harry Potter and the Howling Herpes of Hogwarts” or some crap like that.

What-EVER, right? I’ll be spending my 10 bucks on something based in REALITY — most likely booze, booze or a fast makeout sesh in the alley behind the establishment where I purchased the booze.

HOWEVER! This is what gets my goat: It’s bad enough that Harry Potter hysteria is infecting our nation’s cineplexes and mall food courts (where I eat two-thirds of my meals), it’s also leaving one of its “Hogwarts” on my TV this week! Monday (July 18) at 8 p.m. will mark the debut of a new Lifetime movie, “Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story,” which in case you didn’t know, is all about the idiot savant who wrote those Harry Potter books! THIS DRIVES ME INSANE because J.K. Rowling has done absolutely NOTHING to deserve a Lifetime made-for-TV movie! For those born in an Amish cave, Lifetime ONLY produces movies on these topics: Women with eating disorders (such as “Hunger Point”),

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TUESDAY, JULY 12 8:00 FOX MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME To make this interesting, how about a major league kickball game instead?

9:00 NBC AMERICA’S GOT TALENT Sure, America has some talent … but where are the Thailand strippers who shoot ping-pong balls?

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 9:00 LIF ROSEANNE’S NUTS Debut! FINALLY!! A reality show about Roseanne Barr’s Hawaiian macadamia nut farm. Where has this show been all my life?!?

10:00 FX RESCUE ME Season premiere! Things really heat up (GET IT???) in the seventh (and probably last) season of this bad boy fire station drama!

THURSDAY, JULY 14 9:00 CMT SWEET HOME ALABAMA Debut! It’s kinda like “The Bachelorette” except with real down-home honeys, one of whom is a barrel-racer. Really.

10:30 FX LOUIE Louie’s Atlantic City show BOMBS but luckily Joan Rivers is there to pick up the shrapnel.

women who get syphilis (“She’s Too Young”), women who get murdered (“The Craigslist Killer”), women who gross the rest of us out (“My Stepson, My Lover”), women who are secretly impregnated by their dentists (“She Woke Up Pregnant”) and women who request to sleep with danger (“Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?” starring — swoon — Tori Spelling)!

Did J.K. Rowling get anorexia, syphilis, murdered, secretly impregnated by a dental professional or sleep with danger and/or her stepson? NO! One minute she was poor, the next she wasn’t. The End. THANK YOU FOR WATCHING THE J.K. ROWLING STORY. Look. I don’t even have a uterus, and I’m more worthy of a Lifetime movie. What’s that? You’d like to read a treatment of any Lifetime movie about me? WELL, WHAT A COINCIDENCE! I have one right here!

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FRIDAY, JULY 15 8:00 NBC FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Series finale! The last episode ever … and don’t let the door hit you on the ass on the way out! (I’m sorry; why do you love this show??)

SATURDAY, JULY 16 9:00 FOX THE INDESTRUCTIBLES People who mysteriously survive horrible accidents, like being mauled by lions. (Maybe they taste like crap?)

9:00 SYFY SUPER ERUPTION — Movie (2011) A park ranger races to save dipshit campers when a super volcano threatens to erase Yellowstone!

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10:00 AMC BREAKING BAD Season premiere! Gus takes drastic steps to keep his meth coming (which means Walt and Jesse are waaaay up the creek).

10:00 TLC MY STRANGE ADDICTION Season premiere! An awesome double episode featuring rat lovers, icky fingernails, drywall eating, and (ahhh) shower drain hair collecting.

MONDAY, JULY 18 8:00 FOX HELL’S KITCHEN Season premiere! Chef Ramsay returns to teach a kitchen full of “f*cking donkeys” how to make crappy risotto.

9:00 TNICK DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION Season premiere! Fact: Degrassi kids rule, “Glee” kids drool.

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DDANNUAL EVENTS DD The short list of don’t-miss, can’t-lose events around Northeast Florida

JANUARY-APRIL Gator Bowl The annual college football classic is held every year on Jan. 1 at EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Field Blvd., downtown Jacksonville. Events leading up to the game include a 5K, a parade and fireworks. The game is screened live in the courtyard at The Jacksonville Landing. 798-1700. gatorbowl.com

26.2 With Donna Marathon The only national marathon

Margarita Fest More than 40 margaritas and food are on offer at Folio Weekly’s Margarita Festival every April. 260-9770 ext. 110.

Springing the Blues This free outdoor blues festival features renowned performers and regional up-andcomers, and is held oceanfront at Sea Walk Pavilion in Jax Beach. The 22nd annual blues festival is held in April 2012. springingtheblues.com

culture each April at the center’s home, 4540 Southside Blvd., Ste. 202, Jacksonville. atccenter.org

Tour de Farms SlowFood First Coast organized its inaugural tour of 24 local farms last April, featuring chefs who used local produce to prepare samples to taste. Local cheeses, honey and plants and herbs, were for sale along with free tips on growing your own organically. Info about a repeat tour will be posted as available at slowfoodfi rstcoast.com

Gamble Rogers Folk Festival Honoring the late 1960s folksinger and storyteller James Gamble Rogers IV, this annual festival is held April 27, 28 and 29 at venues throughout the Oldest City’s historic district. Past performers include Loudon Wainwright III, Ralph Stanley and Richard Thompson. 794-4163. gamblerogersfest.com

staged to end breast cancer, the fourth annual 26.2 With Donna is held on Feb. 12, 2012, and tangential events include a half-marathon and relay. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research and care. 355-PINK.

Opening of the Beaches This ceremonial opening occurs

Gate River Run The 33rd annual River Run — the largest

Butterfly Festival The annual butterfly festival is held

Fernandina Beach Shrimp Festival The 49th annual

15K in the country — is held on March 10, 2012, on Gator Bowl Boulevard between EverBank Field Stadium and Metropolitan Park. Live bands play along the race route and a post-race celebration is held at the Fairgrounds.

731-1900. gate-riverrun.com

every April at Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and military and $3 for ages 4-17; free for kids younger than 2.

724-4646.

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach is held May 4, 5 and 6, 2012, and features a pirate parade, fireworks, a 5K run/walk and lots of shrimp. 261-5841, (866) 426-3542. shrimpfestival.com

Turkish Festival This annual event, sponsored by the local

Dancin’ in the Street The annual Dancin’ in the Street

Amity Cultural Center, celebrates Turkish food, music and

festival is held every May at Beaches Town Center, where

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the Double-A Southern League from April through the second week in September at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 Randolph Blvd., downtown Jacksonville. 358-2846.

each April. Activities include a parade, a sandcastle-building contest, a 5K run and a surfing competition at the Sea Walk Pavilion, First Street in Jax Beach. 247-6100.

MAY-AUGUST

Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean. Live music featuring local bands, an art show and food are featured. There’s also a kids’ zone, a climbing wall and free health screenings. 241-1026. beachestowncenter.com

Potato & Cabbage Festival The annual Hastings Potato

SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER

Filipino Pride Day Music, food, art and culture of the

Philippines are celebrated on Oct. 1 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. Proceeds benefit Filipino charities. fpdjax.com

and Cabbage Festival is held in early May at Hastings Recreation Field, 6140 S. Main St., Hastings. Activities include cabbage bowling and every kind of potato or cabbage baked good you can imagine. 471-0909.

Jacksonville Jaguars The Jaguars’ 2011 preseason starts Aug. 11, with two home games scheduled; regular season runs from Sept. 11-Jan. 1, with 10 home games held at EverBank Field, downtown Jacksonville. 633-2000.

World of Nations Celebration Multiethnic cuisine and

Amelia Island Jazz Festival The annual festival is held

international entertainment are featured as part of the annual event, usually held on the first weekend in May at Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville. 630-3690.

Oct. 2-9, 2011, at various locations around Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Scheduled to appear this year are Ramsey Lewis Trio and Steve Marche Tormé. 504-4772. ameliaislandjazzfestival.com

Mug Race The longest river race in the world — from Palatka to Orange Park — has been held annually (usually in May) for nearly 60 years on the St. Johns River. Sailboats only. rudderclub.com

The Players Championship Top golfers from around the world vie for the title at the PGA Tour’s annual golf tournament at Sawgrass, held May 7-13, 2012, in Ponte Vedra Beach. pgatour.com

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival Held annually since 1981, the event is scheduled for May 24-27, 2012 at venues and parks throughout Jacksonville’s urban core. Past performers include Buddy Guy, Harry Connick Jr. and the Brubeck Quartet. 630-3690. jaxjazzfest.com

Palatka Blue Crab Festival The annual Blue Crab Festival happens in late May in downtown Palatka and offers a weekend of delectable crustaceans along with arts and crafts vendors and live music. (386) 325-4406. bluecrabfestival.com

Beer & Music Festival Folio Weekly’s annual Beer & Music Festival is held around the second week in June and features more than 200 domestic, imported and microbrewed beers, along with cuisine from local restaurants and live music. 260-9770 ext. 110.

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Every May and June, the AICMF presents classical music at venues throughout Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. 261-1779. aicmf.com

Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament The 30th annual tournament is the largest one in the nation, held this year July 18-23 at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp, along Sisters Creek, 8203 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville.

Activities include the junior angler tournament, Liars’ Tent, boat shows and awards ceremonies. Bands performing include The George Aspinall Band and Big Engine. 251-3011. kingfishtournament.com

Greek Festival Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church presents the 14th annual Greek Festival from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Oct. 8 and from noon-5 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Special Events Field, Castillo Drive, downtown St. Augustine. Live Greek music and traditional Greek foods are featured. Admission is $2. 829-0504. stauggreekfest.com

Gay Pride Festival Revived in 2011 after a brief hiatus, the event is scheduled this year for Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. under the Fuller Warren Bridge (location of the Riverside Arts Market). rivercitypride.com OktoberFest Celebrate all things autumnal at Folio Weekly’s third annual OktoberFest, held on Oct. 15. The event features live music, food and recognition of 2011’s Best of Jax winners.

260-9770 ext. 110.

Florida-Georgia Weekend Also known as the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. The 89th annual match-up of the University of Florida Gators and the University of Georgia Bulldogs is held on Oct. 29 at 3:30 p.m. at EverBank Field.

Weekend events include live music, pep rallies and tailgate parties galore. 630-3690, 1-800-985-FLGA.

Pirate Gathering The fourth annual gathering is held Oct. 28, 29 and 30 at Francis Field and in the historic district in St. Augustine. Re-enactors, weapons demonstrations, Thieves Market and storytellers are featured. pirategathering.com

The Great Chowder Debate More than 30 St. Augustine area restaurants duke it out for top honors for the 27th annual competition held on Nov. 6 starting at 12:30 p.m. at the Conch House Marina, 57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine. 829-8646.

Lincolnville Festival The 31st annual Lincolnville Festival is held on Nov. 4, 5 and 6 in St. Augustine’s Francis Field.

Ethnic foods, drinks and live jazz and blues are featured.

333-0539.

The Jacksonville Zoo keeps prices chill during the summer, with half-price admission on days when the temperature is forecast to reach 92 degrees.

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Whether you want to check out the wild horses of Cumberland Island or walk on the wild side with a BYOB evening river cruise, Amelia River Cruises offers several daily trips leaving from the Harbor Marina in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Martini Fest Sample more than 40 kinds of martinis at Folio

Fernandina Beach This city’s charming historic district

Weekly’s annual event, held in November, along with live music, food from local restaurants and a bartending contest. 260-9770 ext. 110.

is centered, appropriately enough, along Centre Street, and includes restaurants, boutiques and enough charm to sink a pirate ship. Don’t miss the side streets, for well-preserved Victorian architecture. fbfl.us

Pete’s Thanksgiving Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach was founded in 1933, which makes it about the oldest joint still going at the Beaches. Every Thanksgiving Day, they rope off the street ends and folks come by the hundreds for beers and traditional bloody Marys.

Holiday Boat Parade The annual boat parade and treelighting ceremony are held during the last week in November (Nov. 26 this year) in The Jacksonville Landing Courtyard, 2 Independent Drive, and on the St. Johns River, Jacksonville.

Fireworks are featured. 630-3690. makeascenedowntown.com

AREA ATTRACTIONS & WORTHY DESTINATIONS Adventure Landing 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 246-4386 4825 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville, 771-2803 2780 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 827-9400 These parks offer go-kart, miniature golf, gaming arcades and batting cages. The Beaches location offers a full waterpark and massive game room. adventurelanding.com

Anheuser-Busch Brewery 111 Busch Drive, Jacksonville, 696-8373, budweisertours.com Complimentary tours are offered at this massive brewery located near Dunn Avenue on Jacksonville’s Northside. Ask for a sample — or two. budweisertours.com/toursJACK.htm

Avondale The upscale restaurant and shop-lined section of St. Johns Avenue is a destination for diners and wanderers looking for (or living) the good life. Tours, podcasts and information about the historic Riverside/Avondale area are available at riverside-avondale.com.

Beaches Town Center Located where Atlantic Boulevard

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Five Points Long known as Jacksonville’s artsy hang, Five Points features an ever-expanding array of indie shops, bars and restaurants. The 5 Points Theatre offers first-run flicks, indie films and midnight movies. Riverside Park, at the north end of Park Street, offers a playground, fountain and plenty of space for medieval sword-fighting.

Friendship Fountain A $3.1-million renovation has again put the 200-foot streams of water shooting into the air. The newly renovated mid-century modern fountain, located on the Southbank Riverwalk near M.O.S.H., has nightly lights and music watershows between 8:30 and 10 p.m.

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, 823-4500 GTMNERR’s environmental education center includes a museum-worthy display of animals in its ocean/estuary habitat, live fish and animal displays, and biweekly educational seminars.

Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens Located at 1445 Millcoe Road, off Monument Road near Regency, the arboretum offers 120 acres of Floridian plant life, educational programs and natural history lessons. Open daily, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. jacksonvillearboretum.org The Jacksonville Landing Located on the St. Johns River along the Northbank Riverwalk, The Landing features restaurants and shops, plus a courtyard that hosts everything from local bands to political rallies. The adjacent Riverwalk runs two miles, from Berkman Plaza condos to I-95 in Riverside.

Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex 3605 Philips Highway, Southside, 399-3223 Public skating, live music and DJs, youth hockey and other icy events are offered at the rink. A full concession stand and skate rentals are available.

meets the Atlantic Ocean, Town Center offers boutiques, restaurants and oceanfront hotels. The annual Dancin’ in the Streets Festival is held in May, and Pete’s Bar hosts a massive Thanksgiving Day homecoming bash every year. beachestowncenter.com

Jacksonville Main Library

Carousel Park

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

180 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1006 or 823-3388 Located at Davenport Park playground, this St. Augustine landmark offers old-timey carnival fun at $1 a ride. Plus, the St. Johns County Main Library is right next door, in case you crave a quick reading session (or bathroom break).

370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, 757-4463, jacksonvillezoo.org With more than 1,400 animals, the Zoo also features a botanical garden, a kids’ Play Park with a carousel, a splash park (open May-October) and the popular Stingray Bay — with sharks!

Open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, till 6 p.m. on summer weekends.

303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 630-2665 The largest public library in the state, this Hemming Plaza landmark features children’s activities, art exhibits, concerts, a film series and a whole lotta books, DVDs and CDs.

Marineland

Fernandina Farmers Market

9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, 471-1111 or (888) 279-9194 Though old-school dolphins shows are a thing of the past, this historic Florida attraction now focuses on dolphin encounters, including an opportunity to feed or swim with the creatures. Marineland also offers summer camps. marineland.net

Centre Street and Seventh Street North, Fernandina Beach, 491-4872, fernandinafarmersmarket.com Open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A growers’ market, with farm-direct organic fruits and vegetables, goat and cow cheeses, honey, and natural lamb and goat meat, as well as demonstrations and workshops.

The Jacksonville Landing Farmers Market

Mayport Ferry 4610 Ocean St., S.R. A1A, Atlantic Beach, 241-9969, stjohnsriverferry.com For more than 60 years, the Mayport Ferry has connected the village of Mayport to Ft. George Island, northern Duval County and points beyond. The daily ferry service provides an eight-minute cruise across the river. The fee is $1 for bicycles/pedestrians, $3 for motorcycles, $5 per car (two-axle).

Memorial Park 1620 Riverside Ave., downtown This park, bordering the St. Johns River, was designed by the sons of Frederick Olmstead, the renowned landscape architect who designed New York City’s Central Park and features the statue “Winged Victory” by Charles Adrian Pillars.

Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St., Palatka, 386-329-3718, floridastateparks.org/ravinegardens Water slicing through the sandy banks of the St. Johns River created ravines thousands of years ago. The Works Progress Administration turned it into a formal garden by planting 100,000 azaleas and other ornamental trees. The spring-fed streams have been dammed to create reflecting pools and waterfalls, and the park features a 64-foot-tall obelisk dedicated to Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

St. Augustine The Ancient City, founded in 1565, has appealing colonial architecture, historic Flagler College, a 450-year-old coquina fort, horse-drawn carriages and enough tourist distractions to sink a Spanish galleon. City information and links are available at ci.st-augustine.fl .us.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 824-3337, alligatorfarm.com This historic wooded zoo features komodo dragons, crocodiles — including 15-foot-3-inch, 1,250-pound Maximo — in addition to huge pits of alligators. The new Crocodile Crossing is an aerial challenge course, with ropes and ziplines over the animal exhibits. Kids’ zone, snack bar and daily ’gator feedings are featured. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., till 6 p.m. in the summer.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre 1340-C A1A S., St. Augustine, 471-1965, 209-3758, 1-800-653-2489, staugamphitheatre.com This outdoor concert venue is set in a maritime oak hammock on Anastasia Island and seats up to 4,500. Events include a seasonal Winter Wonderland and big-name musical acts. Upcoming shows include Selena Gomez, Alison Krauss & Union Station and Peter Frampton.

2 Independent Drive, downtown, 353-1188, jacksonvillelanding.com Open Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local produce, flowers, crafts, jewelry and live entertainment are featured.

Jacksonville Farmers Market 1810 W. Beaver St., Jacksonville, 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com Open daily from 5 a.m.-7 p.m. Florida’s oldest farmers market is also the biggest in town. A good source for hard-tofind Asian and Caribbean produce. Not primarily organic, but great deals can be found.

Old City Farmers Market St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1304 A1A S., St. Augustine, 471-3733, staugustinefm.com This booming farmers market runs Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. and features freshly picked vegetables and fruits, home-baked breads, flowers, crafts, live music and eats.

Riverside Arts Market Riverside Avenue beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge/I-95 overpass, 554-6865, riversideartsmarket.com Located on the Riverwalk, the market features everything from vegan funnel cakes to naturally flavored shaved ices, plus lots of organic produce, local art, roving entertainers and live music by area performers. Held Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April to December.

The Wednesday Market Pier Parking Lot, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 347-8007, thewednesdaymarket.com Held Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This weekly market features dozens of vendors selling organic and conventionally grown produce, crafts and snacks.

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS

Amelia Island Artrageous Art Walk Thirteen Amelia Island galleries are open late, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on the second Sat. of each month. 1-800-266-3542.

Downtown Friday Market Arts & crafts and local produce are offered every Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. 353-1188.

First Wednesday Art Walk Various downtown Jacksonville

San Marco Square The upscale shopping district at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Hendricks Avenue features a central statue of lions, San Marco Theatre, Theatre Jacksonville and many local merchants and restaurants.

World Golf Hall of Fame, IMAX Theater World Golf Village, One World Golf Place, Exit 323 off I-95, St. Augustine, 940-4123 and 940-IMAX, worldgolfimax.com Six hundred years of golf history are featured in interactive displays, memorabilia and artifacts at the World Golf Hall of Fame Museum. The village also houses a full-screen IMAX Theater.

FARMERS MARKETS

Beaches Green Market

Jarboe Park, at the intersection of A1A and Florida Boulevard, Neptune Beach, 270-0273, beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org Open Saturdays from 2-5 p.m. Fresh-picked organic produce, grass-fed beef and goat and cow cheeses, as well as crafts and a children’s garden.

Newly restored and with its historic lions back in place, the Bridge of Lions again connects downtown St. Augustine to the beaches of Anastasia Island.

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Bring It On Home

Folio Weekly salutes the songs that celebrate (and slander) Northeast Florida

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hile a picture tells a thousand words, nothing can capture the essence of a place like a well-crafted tune. Countries, states and cities the world over have been immortalized in music. And while songs ranging from Glen Campbell’s “Galveston” to Joni Mitchell’s “Woodstock” have put lesserknown burgs on the map, the River City has fared poorly in the geographical Hit Parade.

In recent years, few have even attempted to write the ultimate Northeast Florida jam. Last year, local rapper Angel Angelfire generated a little love for the 904 with “Duval Ditty,” a celebration of fried foods, Eastside “goons” and peeps “countrified with all the trimmings.” The vid (tinyurl.com/244vwkv) created a minor local stir, but when it comes to a musical legacy, the region clearly suffers from a deficiency of hype. Which isn’t to say it’s invisible in song. In an effort to catalogue all the various ways the area’s been tunefully immortalized, Folio Weekly sifted through personal memory, the musical interwebs and the hive mind of FW staff to bring you this list.

We’re sure we missed some, and fully expect you to hold us accountable; email the ones we forgot to themail@folioweekly.com. In other words, for those about to rock, we recruit you.

YELLOWCARD “Ocean Ave.” This ’03 breakout hit about teenybopper love put Yellowcard on the charts and Neptune Beach on the map: “There’s a place off Ocean Avenue, Where I used to sit and talk with you.

We were both 16 and it felt so right, Sleeping all day, staying up all night.”

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AGAINST ME! “White Crosses” Punker Tom Gabel’s tune from ’01 won’t likely be used by the city of St. Augustine’s Heritage Tourism Department any time soon, but it’s still a nice site-specific ditty. The Gainesville-born Gabel’s aggro stance about the annual antiabortion display didn’t stop him and artist-wife Heather from setting up house in the Oldest City: “I’ll make my way back home to you, head north on San Marco Avenue.

White crosses on the church lawn, I want to

smash them all.

I want to smash them all.”

MOLLY HATCHET “Gator Country” Second-tier Southern rockers Molly Hatchet wear their hard-rockin’ hearts on their sleeves in this 1978 local fave from their platinum debut. The ever-ballsy Hatchet boys even found a way to take a playful dig at Dixie-fried peers Skynyrd, Dickey Betts and Charlie Daniels.

That kinda talk’ll getcha shot, son!

“Well, I’ve been to Alabama, people — ain’t a whole lot to see.

Skynyrd says it’s a real sweet home, but it ain’t nothin’ to me.

Charlie Daniels will tell you the good Lord lives in Tennessee …

Old Richard Betts will tell you, Lord, he was born a Ramblin’ Man. Well, he can ramble on back to Georgia and I won’t give a damn.”

BAND OF HORSES “St. Augustine” This haunting closing track from the Seattlebased folkies’ 2004 Sub Pop debut, “Everything All the Time,” probably won’t win the Chuckle Prize, but it’s beautiful all the same: “Silver scents of Saint Augustine.

Fire in the ground, Between my better teeth.

We’re dancing on, the poison in their graves.

At the end of the night we’d all seen better days.”

69 BOYZ “Chill in Da Ville” They now call Miami home, but these hip-hop heads formed in Jacksonville and showed their local radio ancestors some love on this track from 2000: “I can still remember getting ready for school, to the sounds of WPDQ. And ‘Hey now!’ was the thing to say, ’cause Larry Brody was the ’ville’s number one DJ.” MUDHONEY “Orange Ball-Peen Hammer” The grunge godfathers gave it up for the River City in this 1993 track. While the band admits to borrowing the title from Captain Beefheart and

his Magic Band’s 1969 sound poetry of “Orange Claw Hammer,” the Seattle quartet’s tune is either about someone really obsessed with hammers, orange juice, a social disease or all of the above: “Running nightly through the streets of Jacksonville, Seeking out swampy refuge in some Florida glade.

Ball-peen hammer, gunning for my head.

Running with orange juice, dripping down my leg.”

MELVINS “Jacksonville” Featured on a 45 single from 1997, this cut from these drone metal kings probably won’t make it into the Special Collections section of the Jacksonville public library. Essentially an ass-ripping aimed at an indifferent J-ville audience, singer Buzz “King Buzzo” Osborne delivers a vulgar screed over a wash of feedback with sentiments such as: “So it’s like, what the f*ck am I doing up here, you know? […] You know, when I am sitting around at home in Hollywood, usually what I am saying to myself is how much we suck compared to all the great bands from Jacksonville … Unfortunately, I am exiled in California. And you guys are in this hotbed of entertainment called Jacksonville …” (the song then reduces to variations on the following:) “We hate you all and want you to die! F*ck You! Die!” Honorable Mentions: JOSH TURNER, “Jacksonville” (self-explanatory) EU, “Buck Wild” (mention of Jacksonville) LYLE LOVETT, “Since the Last Time” (where we learn the fate of the “two little imps” in this sad tale: “And that car wheel slipped/On down the hill/Instead of going to heaven, they went to Jacksonville.”)

QUAD CITY DJs, “C’mon N’ Ride the Train” The 1996 hit from these booty-music makers compels the listener to “come on, ride the train, hey, ride it, woo woo!” It includes our town on its itinerary of possible destinations with the lyrics “Jacksonville go woo-woo/O-Town wanna woo-woo/Tampa wanna woo-woo/ Hot’lanta wanna woo-woo.”

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First Friday Art Walk Twenty St. Augustine galleries stay open late, from 5-9 p.m., for this monthly self-guided tour.

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North Beaches Art Walk Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune Beaches are open late, from 5-9 p.m., on the third Thur. of each month at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. 249-2222.

Riverside Arts Market Local and regional artists, farmers and artisans sell wares every Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 17 beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville. Live music, free parking, children’s activities and food vendors are also featured.

554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com

Uptown Saturday Night Galleries and merchants along San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine stay open late, from 5-9 p.m., on the last Sat. of each month. 824-3152.

HISTORIC RESOURCES CLAY COUNTY

Black Heritage Museum

4427 Longmire Ave., Middleburg, 282-4168 Housed in a one-room schoolhouse dating from the late 1800s, the assembled collection offers a glimpse of black culture before the turn of the century. Tours by appointment only.

Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park 5629 S.R. 16 W., at Kingsley Lake, Starke, 533-3100 ext.

3196, campblanding-museum.org Designated a World War II Commemorative Community, the museum is housed in refurbished barracks, with exhibits detailing the story of Camp Blanding and the infantry divisions who trained there. Open noon-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun.

Clay County Historical & Railroad Museum 915 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs, 284-9644 Located in historic Green Cove Springs, the museum highlights railroad history in Clay County. The collection includes a hand-car house, baggage room and agent’s office.

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Black Heritage Trail, Jacksonville 550 Water St., Ste. 10000, Jacksonville, 798-9100, jaxcvb.com The trail includes nine sites in Nassau, Duval and St. Johns counties: American Beach, Catherine Street Fire Station, Kingsley Plantation, Masonic Temple, Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Edward Waters College, Olustee Battlefield and Edwin Stanton School. Advance notice is required for group tours.

Fort Caroline National Memorial 12713 Ft. Caroline Road, Jacksonville, 641-7155, nps.gov/foca Settled by the French Huguenots in 1564, Fort Caroline is the site of the first Protestant colony in America. Along with exhibits and artifacts on the area’s first inhabitants, the Timucuan Native Americans, there is a replica of the original fort. Hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Jacksonville Fire Museum 1406 Gator Bowl Blvd., Jacksonville, 630-0618, jacksonvillefiremuseum.com Housed in an original fire station built in 1902, this museum displays more than 500 items regarding Jacksonville’s firefighting history. Open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Jacksonville Historical Center 1015 Museum Circle, Unit 1, Jacksonville, 398-4301, jaxhistory.com This museum features films and exhibits on local history from Native-American culture to the influence and impact of the U.S. Navy on the area.

Jacksonville Historical Society 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, 665-0064, jaxhistory.com Founded in 1929 and headquartered in the 1888 Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church, the Jacksonville Historical Society preserves the heritage of Northeast Florida by maintaining archives, operating the Jacksonville Historical Center and promoting the restoration of historic buildings.

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Beaches Museum & History Center

380 Pablo Ave., Jax Beach, 241-5657 Home to Beaches Area Historical Society, the center chronicles Northeast Florida history from pre-Columbian times to present day. A 28-ton steam locomotive is also featured. Diana Patterson’s “Acrylics and Old Photos” is on display through Aug. 2. Museum hours are from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

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The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown, 398-9011, jaxmaritimemuseum.org Newly relocated, the museum features scale-model ships, paintings and photographs that relate to the maritime history of the St. Johns River and the port of Jacksonville, including a 16-foot model of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga. Hours are 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon.-Fri. and 1-5 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992

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The museum exhibits one of the world’s largest private holdings of original documents relating to history, literature, music and science. The current exhibit, The Slave Trade, includes wrist shackles and a page from Alex Haley’s “Roots” manuscript.

“Spiritualism,” featuring manuscripts of Harry Houdini’s and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s, is on display through Aug. 27. Overstreet Ducasse’s “Mixed Media” is on display through July 28. Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tue.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sat.

Kingsley Plantation Off A1A, half-mile north of Mayport Ferry Landing, Ft. George Island, 251-3537, nps.gov/timu/ historyculture/kp.htm A national park located within the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Kingsley Plantation is the oldest remaining plantation house in Florida, complete with ruins of slave quarters. Open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Mandarin Museum & Historical Society 11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net Located on the St. Johns River in historic Walter Jones Memorial Park, the museum displays articles regarding Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life in Mandarin. Tours by appointment. Open 1 p.m.-3 p.m. every first and third Sun. each month. Free admission.

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Memorial), nps.gov/foca Sales641-7155, Rep rm Jean Ribault placed this replica of a stone column at the mouth of the St. Johns River in 1562 to commemorate the first landing of Protestants and Huguenots on American soil.

Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555, ritzlavilla.org The Ritz is a cultural arts theater and museum that houses a permanent history exhibit of the LaVilla African-American community of Jacksonville featuring a traveling exhibit area, a 400-seat theater and regular Amateur Night performances.

“Lift Ev’ry Voice in LaVilla,” an exhibit of African-American history in Jacksonville, is on permanent display. Currently on exhibit: “More Than a Game: African-American Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975.” Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) 2623 Herschel St., Jacksonville, 389-2449, riverside-avondale.com Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the neighborhoods of Riverside and Avondale offer a rich architectural history from the late 1800s through the 1920s.

Information for self-guided tours is available at RAP offi ce.

San Marco Preservation Society 1652 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-4734, smpsjax.com Located in a 19th-century church, the society’s interest is in restoration, maintenance and improvement in the San Marco area. Hosted events include the Dog Days of Summer and the Remote Control Boat Regatta.

Springfield Preservation And Revitalization Council 1321 N. Main St., Jacksonville, 353-7727, sparcouncil.org The council was founded in 1975 to help preserve the largest historic district in Florida, with 2,800 structures within its boundaries. Meetings are held on the third Thur. each month at the Klutho building.

Timucuan National Preserve 12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, 641-7155, nps.gov/timu Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is a 46,000-acre ecological and historic preserve that includes Fort Caroline, Cedar Point and Kingsley Plantation. Miles of nature trails, a boat dock and picnic areas are featured, as well as local Florida history exhibits. Presentations are at 1 and 3 p.m. on Sat.

lit in 1820 on Cumberland Island, and moved to its present location in 1838, marking the entrance to the St. Marys River. Tours are at 10 a.m. on the first and third Wed. of each month. Meet at the Parks & Recreation building, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach.

Amelia Island Museum of History 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org Housed in the old Nassau County jail, the museum offers guided tours highlighting Amelia Island’s Eight Flags history.

Museum hours are Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 1-4 p.m. on Sun. Tours include walking and ghost tours of the historic district and a holiday luminary tour.

Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 50-block historical area surrounds the main thoroughfare of Centre Street, an area rich in Victorian architecture with treelined streets, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

Fort Clinch State Park 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7274, floridastateparks.org/fortclinch This Florida State Park includes a restored Civil War fort, rangers in period dress and a visitor’s center.

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Bridge of Lions

thebridgeoflions.org With reconstruction finally finished, this 1920s bridge across the Matanzas is back in service, and draws on the half-hour for boat traffic.

Castillo de San Marcos 1 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 829-6506, nps.gov/casa A national monument overlooking the bayfront, this coquina fort was completed by the Spanish in 1695 and was used to protect the settlement of St. Augustine.

Flagler College 74 King Street, St. Augustine, 829-6481, flagler.edu This private college was once a hotel built by railroad magnate Henry Flagler in the late 1800s. Guided tours of this example of Spanish Renaissance architecture are available.

Fort Matanzas National Monument 8635 A1A S., St. Augustine, 471-0116, nps.gov/foma This coquina watchtower was built by the Spanish in the 1740s. Located on Matanzas Inlet, the monument is reachable only by boat. Free tours are available from 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. daily.

Government House Museum 48 King St., St. Augustine, 825-5079, staugustine.com/visit/ history/govt_hse.shtml St. Augustine’s history is presented from early settlements through the European era into Flagler’s Golden Age. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat.

Lightner Museum 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org Located in the historic Alcazar Hotel, an 1888 National Register building, the museum features decorative arts and large collections of everything from china to seashells.

Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Oldest House 14 St. Francis St., St. Augustine, 824-2872 One of Northeast Florida’s oldest colonial structures and a National Historic Landmark, the González-Alvarez House offers a record of life in St. Augustine. Open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with guided tours every half-hour.

St. Augustine Historic District St. Augustine boasts 144 blocks of historic structures, many listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This includes 11 pedestrian-only blocks centered around St. George Street, which are filled with shops, restaurants and historic landmarks.

St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum

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81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, 829-0745, staugustinelighthouse.com Tours take visitors 219 steps to the top of the lighthouse. An 18th-century British cannon is also on display. The museum is located inside the lightkeeper’s house.

St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum 12 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, (877) 467-5863, piratesoul.com The museum houses one of the largest collections of authentic pirate-related artifacts in the world, including the 17th century treasure chest of Capt. Thomas Tew.

St. Photios National Shrine 41 St. George St., St. Augustine, 289-2805 Dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came to this country in 1768, this shrine features an Orthodox Chapel as well as artifacts, photographs, documents and Byzantine-style frescoes. An exhibit of Byzantine-style icons by Fernando Arango-Fernandez runs through Sept. 25.

Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum 29 St. George St., St. Augustine, 825-6830, historicstaugustine.com/csq/history.html A living-history museum depicting life in colonial St. Augustine.

Self-guided tours are available.

ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch Focused on the conservation of Amelia Island’s nesting sea turtle population. 583-1913, ameliaislandseaturtlewatch.com

Duval Audubon Society This nonprofit focuses on habitat conservation for birds and wildlife in Clay, Duval and Nassau counties. 566-1695, duvalaudubon.org

First Coast Surfrider Foundation This nonprofit grassroots organization focuses on protecting the world’s oceans and beaches. Locally, Surfrider sponsors fundraisers including beach clean-ups and surfing contests. surfriderfirstcoast.org

Greenscape 1468 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 398-5757, greenscapeofjacksonville.com This tree-planting nonprofit group focuses on improving and preserving Jacksonville’s tree canopy.

North Florida Land Trust 2029 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 827-9870, northfloridalandtrust.org This environmental group helps landowners place parcels of land — large or small — into permanent conservation easements.

Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida 2029 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 247-1972 ext. 418,

publictrustlaw.org This advocacy organization uses “all legal means” to protect public lands and waters.

St. Johns Audubon Society This group promotes the protection, preservation and restoration of birds, other wildlife and their habitats through science-based advocacy. margenfred@gmail.com, stjohnsaudubon.com

St. Johns Riverkeeper 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 256-7691, stjohnsriverkeeper.org This nonprofit organization is a full-time advocate and watchdog for the St. Johns River, its watershed and the public to whom it belongs.

Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group A national organization dedicated to exploring, enjoying and protecting the planet. The local group organizes outdoor adventures and lobbies local and state government.

247-1876, florida.sierraclub.org

POLITICS & ACTIVISM American Civil Union Liberties of Northeast Florida Like the national ACLU, the local branch is focuses on free speech, religious liberty and the right to privacy. aclufl.org

Americans United for Separation of Church and State This nonpartisan organization works to preserve church/state separation to ensure religious freedom for everyone. au.org

Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County This watchdog group works to fight fraud, waste, corruption, inefficiency and tomfoolery at Jacksonville’s City Hall. jaxtaxpayers.org Duval County Democratic Party The local organization promotes the Democratic party with a focus on citizen involvement in advancing candidates. duvaldemocrats.org First Coast Freethought Society Agnostics, atheists, freethinkers, humanists, secularists and the non-religious are invited to participate in discussions that support scientific inquiry and challenge religious dogma. firstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org/cms

First Coast Tea Party This tax-conscious, limitedgovernment grassroots group meets for rallies and to discuss national and local trends. firstcoastteaparty.org

JASMYN JASMYN offers a safe place for young gay,

Florida’s oldest farmers market — the Beaver Street Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. — is open 365 days a year, from dawn to dusk.

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lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. AIDS awareness, counseling and support groups are offered. The Gay Youth Information Hotline is 389-0089. 923 Peninsular Place, Jacksonville, 389-3857, jasmyn.org

Hodges Boulevard Community Garden

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Springfield Community Garden

Drugs and Social Disorder aims to recruit members to “save children, communities, and ourselves from the social ills that presently plague neighborhoods.” maddads.com

1425 Laura St., Jacksonville, myspringfield.org This garden features raised beds, a community orchard, seeds, soil, water and free monthly workshops for a $35 membership fee. This past year, Springfield Community Garden hosted cooking classes by area chefs offering ideas for cooking seasonal produce. Sustainable Springfield organizes an annual gleaning of fruit and nut trees in the Springfield neighborhood where the gleaner keeps a share, donates a portion to Sustainable Springfield to raise funds and gives the rest to local homeless shelters. For more information, contact avsearle@gmail.com or go to sustainablespringfield.net.

Republican Party of Duval County The local organization promotes the Republican party and Republican principles, including strong national defense and strict immigration policies. duvalgop.org

COMMUNITY GARDENS Arlington Community Garden Project Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, 725-8113, arlingtoncommunitygarden.org This group was founded by Unitarian Universalist Church to improve the resiliency of the 32211 ZIP code. Plot rental fee of $60 a year includes a raised bed filled with organic soil, classes in organic gardening techniques and harvest potluck dinners. For more information, visit the website arlingtoncommunitygarden.org.

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City Sprout/Lincolnville Community Garden Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, 537-5263, citysprout.org Community memberships are offered in either shared plots (free) or individual plots ($25 for six months). Meetings are held at 4 p.m. every first Sun.; weekly compost socials are held at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Eastside Community Garden 960 Spearing St., Jacksonville, 354-4673, Email sbailey@ operationnewhope.com This project of Operation New Hope for the community to grow edible flowers, fruit and vegetables, needs donations of funds, time and supplies.

Friends of Northeast Florida Community Gardens neflcg.blogspot.com This source for information on community gardens, classes, seed swaps, and a Northeast Florida Community Gardening Conference, will help you find a community garden in your area.

4140 Hodges Blvd., Jacksonville, 223-6922 This garden, located behind Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church, offers workshops and tours.

COMMUNITY GROUPS & NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Brooklyn Neighborhood Association 202 Spruce St., Jacksonville, 354-9266 Email ayeshacovington@att.net

Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPACs) These city-sponsored groups are designed to serve as a link between residents and local government, and are split into six planning districts — the Urban Core, Greater Arlington/Beaches, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest and North. 255-8200. coj.net

Greater Arlington Civic Council Inc. 1924 Holly Oaks Lake Road W., Jacksonville, 730-9360 Email lhawkins@ggise.com

Coalition of Kernan Boulevard Communities 3925 Maple View Drive, Jacksonville, 568-7325

Greater Englewood Neighborhood Association 4614 Clinton Ave., Jacksonville, 636-0851 Email hollerj1@bellsouth.net

Heckscher Drive Community Club Inc. 9759 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, 251-3392 Email n_altman@comcast.net

JAXPRIDE 220 E. Forsyth St., Ste. C, Jacksonville, 356-2846, Jaxpride.org A community-wide beautification organization.

Mayport Village Civic Association 1331 Broad St., Mayport, 655-1526 Email carneyt@educationcentral.com

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ntil June 24 at about 5:14 p.m., I regarded dollar weed as a garden pest, a colonizing and probably invasive weed. But now that I’ve been ethnobotonized, I think of it as a salad garnish, and a pretty one at that, a crunchy salad green that tastes like parsley and is jampacked with nutrients: magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, iron and copper, vitamins A, B1 and C. (Caution: Avoid it if the plants have been treated with herbicides or pesticides, or have been the receptor of animal waste).

Dollar weed isn’t the only lawn edible out there. On July 11, Gainesville ethnobotanist Michael Stevens conducted a lecture in Riverside for a foraging trip through the neighborhood. A small group gathered for the sunny Saturday tour, among them a visual artist, a bicycle shop owner, a nutrition and dietetics student from UNF, an anthropologist, an acupuncturist and a home gardener who looked quite gastro-cool, eating summer squash and green peppers whole, like an apple.

All of them raise vegetables and herbs in home gardens, but they wanted to get closer to that archetypical ancestral gatherer who would have foraged for wild blueberries or harvested sarsaparilla leaves to brew a tonic to calm a digestive system. These Riverside denizens wanted to learn about the wild edibles that might have once provided the food and the cures to earlier generations of Floridians.

Memorial Park posed a challenge. Though it’s one of Jacksonville’s prettiest parks, it offers highly crafted and arranged flora. The park was designed by the Olmstead brothers, sons of landscape designer Frederick Olmstead, whose most famous project was New York City’s Central Park. In the center of Memorial Park is a grassy area where people picnic and play soccer. The edges are shaded and decorated by magnolia trees, live oaks and palms. The plants are attractive and ornamental, certainly not intended to provide a family with foodstuffs.

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Acupuncturist Sandy Evans, who invited ethnobotanist Michael Stevens to town to conduct an urban foraging seminar, holds the edible vine smilax.

he’d found while camping the night before at Hanna Park with web writer Michael Levin and a woman friend. He passed around samples of wild lambs quarters, lemony-flavored sorrel and the asparagus-like smilax for all of us to taste. He also brought the leaves of passion vine, a nutty-tasting green which provides food for the zebra longwing (Florida’s state butterfly) and whose blossoms can be steeped for tea.

Stevens advocates foraging as a way to bring urban dwellers closer to the web of life.

A handsome, brown-burnished man with infectious vitality, Stevens is an ecological restoration botanist at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He lives

plants already growing in our yards and our neighborhoods. He offers a word of caution for the novice forager: Avoid all plants that have flowers resembling umbrellas.

Holding up a plant with a saucer-shape head of tiny flowers, Stevens noted the — the water hemlock is incredibly deadly. Though it resembles a number of harmless wild plants — Queen Anne’s lace, wild parsnip, watercress, sweet flag, wild celery and wild carrot among them — one bite of its root will cause nausea, abdominal pain, seizures and eventually death.

The lesson of Foraging 101 regarding these types of plants is to avoid them all just to be safe. But Stevens sees plenty of potential for

These Riverside denizens wanted to learn about the wild edibles that might have once provided the food and the cures to earlier generations of Floridians. a sort of fungal life off the grid, in a shack on a 20-acre farm north of Gainesville he’s named Finca Mycol (an homage to mycology, the branch of biology dealing with fungi).

While we no longer have to forage for our food or medicines, Stevens and other foragers believe we’re limiting ourselves to an unnecessarily narrow group of foods.

More than 50 percent of most people’s diet is composed of grasses (corn, sugar, wheat, rice), but woefully lacking in bitters, even though that’s one of our primary taste sensations. Stevens recommends learning the

other good eating. As he surveyed Memorial Park, he announced to everyone and no one, “I’ve been looking around since we’ve been talking, and I see lots and lots of things to eat here!”

For more information on edible Florida plants, go to plantatlas.usf.edu. For photos and descriptions on some of the plants Stevens advocates for foraging — along with recipies for Dollar Weed Dip (!) and Weed Balls — go to bit.ly/iJDeU6.

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212-1250, murrayhillneighbors.com Email murrayhilljax@yahoo.com

300 E. State St., Jacksonville, 353-7518, floridaballet.org Jacksonville’s first and only professional dance company performs at The Florida Theatre, and features special performances for young audiences.

North Jacksonville Civic Association 341 Baisden Road, Jacksonville, 757-4749

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Olde Mandarin Neighborhood Association

2905 Spring Park Road, Jacksonville, 398-6539 Email jcnana2@aol.com

841 Prudential Drive, Ste. 150, Jacksonville, 390-1999 Celebrating over 25 years, the “official band of Jacksonville” performs free concerts of jazz and other American music around the city, as well as sponsors the High School All Star Jazz Band.

University Park Civic Association

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P.O. Box 11114, Jacksonville FL 32239, universityparkjax.com

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624 Lomax St., Jacksonville, 358-0196 This community vocal group performs classical works and popular standards.

3113 Coral Reef Drive, Jacksonville, 223-4139 Email cediii@ix.netcom.com

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P.O. Box 37583, Jacksonville, FL 32236, 778-1592, firstcoastchorus.org A diverse group of members sings for the community.

Rehearsals are held at 7 p.m. every Mon. night in the fellowship hall at Riverside Baptist Church, 2650 Park St., Jacksonville.

ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM AND GALLERY

JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

Phillips Fine Arts Building, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, 256-7371 Permanent pre-Columbian and ivory collections, decorative ceramics, Tiffany glassware, Chinese porcelains. The changing educational exhibit showcases the works of faculty, students and national artists.

Admission is free. Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. on Sat.

388-1192 Members of this band include high school and college students, and adults performing Broadway, pop, marches and spirituals.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857, cummer.org The Cummer features more than 5,500 objects in its permanent collection, including ancient artifacts, paintings, and acres of formal gardens. “The Neighborhood as Art: Celebrating the Riverside Avondale Area” runs through July 31. The exhibit, “Ralph H. & Constance I. Wark Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain,” is displayed through Dec. 31.

“On the Silk Road and the High Seas: Chinese Ceramics, Culture, and Commerce” is on display through Aug. 14.

The restored Tudor Room gallery is open through Dec. 31.

Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tue., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sat. and noon-5 p.m. on Sun. Admission is free for children 5 and younger and free for all on Tue. from 4-9 p.m.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.org Located on Hemming Plaza, MOCAJax showcases a permanent collection of 20th-century art, traveling exhibits and extensive educational facilities. There is also a museum shop and Café Nola. Christina West’s “What a Doll: The Human Object as Toy,” runs through Aug. 28.

“Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster” runs through Aug. 28. Family Fun Free Day is held from noon-4 p.m. every Sun. Open Tue.-Sun.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, 396-6674, themosh.org Located on the Southbank of the St. Johns River, MOSH includes educational exhibits and interactive displays.

The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium (396-7062) offers laser shows. “Savage Ancient Seas: Dinosaurs of the Deep” runs through Oct. Open daily. Admission is free for children 2 and younger.

ST. AUGUSTINE SCULPTURE GARDEN Lakeside Park, A1A South and 11th Street, St. Augustine, 829-0873 This park features public works of art by Thomas Glover, Marianne Lerbs and other area artists.

DANCE COMPANIES

JACKSONVILLE MASTERWORKS CHORALE jmcsings.org This adult community chorus, directed by Dr. Mark Stallings, performs classical and other choral literature with and without an orchestra.

JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 300 W. Water St., Ste. 200, Jacksonville, 354-5547, 354-9238, jaxsymphony.org The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s season opens with “Gershwin Piano Concerto” on Sept. 23 and 24, followed by “Tchaikovsky’s Fifth” on Oct. 6, 7 and 8. Most JSO performances are held in Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. The Youth Orchestra enrolls more than 200 students, from elementary school through early college, in six ensemble levels.

131 King St., St. Augustine, 829-0065, 824-2310, staaa.org A diverse group of more than 20 galleries, AGOSA hosts First Fridays art walk. Complementary Red Train transportation is available at participating galleries.

24 Market St., Jacksonville, 356-2347, jgchorus@aol.com A nonprofit organization, GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association of choruses) mixed-voice chorus has been performing for more than 16 years in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities and is available to promote diversity and education through music.

JACKSONVILLE HARMONY SHOW CHORUS

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org Founded in 1924 to support the arts in St. Johns County, the association exhibits work by local artists in the 5,000-square-foot gallery featuring monthly shows.

Workshops, lectures and children’s art camps are offered.

COMMUNITY THEATERS

BEACHES FINE ARTS SERIES

ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING

416 12th Ave. N., Jax Beach, 270-1771, beachesfinearts.org The organization brings international music and dance to the area in eight free performances annually, held in St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church. After each performance, a local artist’s work is exhibited during a reception. Fundraisers include three sprint triathlons.

12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 641-1212 or 1-800-688-7469, alhambrajax.com Featuring a menu by Chef Michael Medure, this 44-yearold venue offers buffet dining and Broadway shows in a 394-seat theater. Upcoming productions include “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “Lend Me a Tenor” and “My Fair Lady.”

CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH

AMELIA COMMUNITY THEATRE

50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614, ccpvb.org The Cultural Center offers workshops, lectures, films, performances, exhibits and theatrical presentations.

209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, 261-6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org An all-volunteer community theater, ACT presents a handful of mainstage plays per year, including the upcoming “The Cocktail Hour” premiering on Aug. 4.

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE 300 W. Water St., Ste. 201, Jacksonville, 358-3600, culturalcouncil.org The Cultural Council promotes awareness of cultural activities and provides funding and technical assistance to its affiliates, and administers the city’s “Art in Public Places” program.

ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020, islandart.org The Island Art Association sponsors the arts-and-crafts portion of the annual Shrimp Festival, offers scholarships and hosts monthly meetings with demonstrations.

JACKSONVILLE JEWISH CENTER 3662 Crown Point Road, Jacksonville, 292-1000, jaxjewishcenter.com The Jacksonville Jewish Center is a conservative synagogue offering youth education and full synagogue activities: religious, educational and social.

JACKSONVILLE WATERCOLOR SOCIETY jacksonvillewatercolorsociety.org A group of 200 artists from the Jacksonville metro area meets monthly for the promotion of transparent watercolor.

Open to the public. There are at least two juried shows per year and workshops are available.

JEWISH COMMUNITY ALLIANCE JACKSONVILLE GAY CHORUS

8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 730-2100, jcajax.org JCA provides physical, recreational, educational, social and cultural opportunities in one location.

RIVERSIDE FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION 1100 Stockton St., Riverside, 389-6222, riversidefinearts.org The Riverside Fine Arts Association presents a series of concerts featuring international chamber and vocal ensembles in the historic Church of the Good Shepherd.

ATLANTIC BEACH EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7177, abettheatre.com ABET performs classics and pieces by new playwrights.

Upcoming productions, held in Adele Grage Cultural Center in Atlantic Beach, include “Little Shop of Horrors,” “The Children’s Hour” and “The 39 Steps.”

A CLASSIC THEATRE INC. 67 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, 829-5807 A nonprofit company dedicated to producing classic, historic and new plays performs in The Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. The new season starts in September.

FERNANDINA LITTLE THEATRE 1014 Beech St., Fernandina Beach, Reservations 277-2202, office 321-1595, ameliaflt.org Celebrating its 19th season, Fernandina Little Theatre offers three to five productions a year in an intimate, black-box style community setting.

THE LIMELIGHT THEATRE 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, 825-1164 or 1-866-682-6400, limelight-theatre.org St. Augustine’s only live, professional, year-round theater.

Upcoming shows include “Second Samuel,” “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum” and “Harvey.”

MURRAY HILL THEATRE 932 S. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, 388-7807, 388-3179, murrayhilltheatre.com An old movie theater transformed into a live concert venue features faith-based punk and pop bands. Upcoming acts include Ocean Is Theory, My Epic, Rookie of the Year, MyChildren MyBride and Impending Doom.

P.O. Box 24464, Jacksonville FL 32217, 350-1609, jaxharmony.com A chapter of Sweet Adelines International, this women’s chorus rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tue. at San Jose Church of Christ, 6233 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. The chorus performs four-part a cappella barbershop pieces.

THE JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS Jacoby Symphony Hall, T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Ste. 200, Jacksonville, 354-5477, jaxsymphonychorus.org For more than 25 years, JSOC has been performing with the JSO in productions both classical and pop. Membership is made up of volunteers, including professional and amateur musicians.

THE ORANGE PARK CHORALE 2108 Park Ave., Orange Park, orangeparkchorale.com This 30-member community chorale performs four to 14 concerts annually. Membership by audition. Contact Dr. Carole Clifford for audition information at info@ orangeparkchorale.com.

JACKSONVILLE BALLET THEATRE

RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS

10131 Atlantic Blvd. (in the Boleros building), Jacksonville, 727-7515 Dulce Anaya is artistic director of this semi-professional, community-based company and school.

Jacoby Symphony Hall, T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Ste. 200, Jacksonville, 472-4270, ritzchamberplayers.org This African-American chamber music ensemble performs several local and national concerts a year.

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ART GALLERIES OF ST. AUGUSTINE, AGOSA

ST. JOHNS RIVER CITY BAND

13200 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, 880-1231 Email susienscott@aol.com

AAAART & CULTURE

CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

Tours of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in North Jacksonville include a glimpse at the bottling factory and free samples in the plant’s “hospitality room.”

20TH ANNUAL ORANGE PARK COMMUNITY THEATRE 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park, 276-2599, opct.org The only live theater in Clay County, OPCT provides comedy, drama and musical entertainment. The 42nd anniversary season features “Nana’s Naughty Knickers” and “Carousel.”

PLAYERS BY-THE-SEA 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org Founded in 1966, PBTS is a volunteer community theater that includes a black box where local original plays are staged. The season’s upcoming productions include “The Who’s Tommy” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”

RIVER CITY PLAYHOUSE 2642 Rosselle St., Ste. 2, Jacksonville, 388-8830 Now in its 31st year, this not-for-profit professional theater company specializes in arts education.

ARE C MING AUGUST 9, 2011

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE 2032 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 396-4425, theatrejax.com A volunteer-based theater for children and adults founded in 1919, Theatre Jax is the oldest continually producing community theater in Florida. Upcoming productions for TJ’s 92nd season includes “Welfarewell,” “Twentieth Century” and “Hot Mikado.”

THEATREWORKS INC. 630 May St., Jacksonville, 353-3500 or 1-877-986-2700, theatreworksjax.com A nonprofit organization, TheatreWorks offers live educational theater at area theater facilities for young audiences and their families.

THE BARE NECESSITIES VOTER REGISTRATION

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Voter registration applications are available at all public libraries, driver’s license offices and Supervisor of Elections offices. In most counties, they’re also at tax collector’s offices, banks, public assistance agencies, city halls or chambers of commerce. To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old and a legal resident of the county.

Clay County Chris Chambless, Supervisor of Elections clayelections.com 1417 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 1, Green Cove Springs, 284-6350

Duval County Jerry Holland, Supervisor of Elections duvalelections.com 105 E. Monroe St., Jacksonville, 630-1414 5200 Norwood Ave., Ste. 2, Warehouse, Jacksonville, 630-8414 Chamber of Commerce locations: 3 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, 366-6600 325 Jacksonville Drive, Jax Beach, 249-3868

Nassau County Vicki P. Cannon, Supervisor of Elections votenassau.com 416 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 491-7500 96135 Nassau Place, Ste. 3, Yulee, 491-7500 Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach & Yulee Chamber of Commerce 961687 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101G, Amelia Island, 261-3248

St. Johns County Penny Halyburton, Supervisor of Elections sjcvotes.us 4455 Ave. A, Ste. 101, St. Augustine, 823-2238

ANIMAL CONTROL, ADOPTION, DEAD-ANIMAL REMOVAL Atlantic Beach, 247-5866 Clay County, 269-6342 Duval County, 387-8924 Fernandina Beach Animal Control, 261-0223 or 491-0122 Florida East Coast Humane Society, 829-2737 Jacksonville Animal Care and Control, 387-8963

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Jax Beach Animal Control, 247-6167 Jacksonville Humane Society, 725-8766 Mandarin Adoption Center, 886-4375 Nassau County Animal Care & Control, 491-7440 Nassau Humane Society, 321-1647 Neptune Beach Animal Control, 270-2411 Jacksonville Animal Control & Wildlife Removal, 724-1115 St. Johns County Animal Control, 209-0746 or 829-2226 Absolute Animal Control, mobile service throughout Northeast Florida, 838-1150

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Jacksonville Transportation Authority

100 N. Myrtle Ave. Customer Service 630-3100, 743-3582 Hearing Impaired (Voice/TDD) 630-3191, jtafla.com

Buses JTA services Mayport and the Beaches, Arlington, Orange Park, Mandarin, Westside (including Green Cove Springs, Middleburg, Palatka, Cecil and St. Augustine outlet malls), Northside, Southside and downtown Jacksonville areas. Fares vary according to the length of the ride (ages 60 and older ride free). Weekly, monthly and student bus passes can be purchased at JTA’s Transit Information center at FCCJ Station, Tax Collector Offices and most Winn-Dixie stores. Route schedules are available at all Jacksonville libraries, major employment centers and through JTA’s website.

The Trolley The Beaches Trolley is now year-round, offering service from 4:46 a.m.-12:43 a.m. weekdays and from 5:46 a.m.-12:43 a.m. every Sat. and Sun., running from South Beach Regional Shopping Center on A1A/Third Street, Jax Beach to Atlantic Village Shopping Center on Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach. Pick up a Trolley map at any beaches City Hall or sponsor location. The fare is $1 each way. Riders are required to wear shoes and shirts and no surfboards are allowed.

630-3100. jtafla.com Downtown workers and visitors can hop aboard the Bay Street or Beaver Street Trolley Lines at no charge at stops on the three downtown routes. And a ride on the Riverside Trolley costs 50 cents. 630-1399.

Skyway Carrying folks across the St. Johns River, The Skyway is an automated transit system stopping at Central Station, Bay Street Station, Convention Center, San Marco Station, Kings Avenue Station, Jefferson Street Station, Hemming Plaza Station, FSCJ Downtown and Riverplace Station. Skyway service hours are Mon.- Fri., 6 a.m.-9 p.m.. Special events can be scheduled for Sat. and Sun. The cost is 50 cents per ride, 10 cents for seniors and the disabled (use handicapped gate).

Park-N-Ride for Bus, Trolley & Skyway Approximately 3,500 spaces are available for monthly parking throughout Duval County, from Mayport to Normandy, from Regency to the Southside. The Kings Avenue Station offers 1,700 parking spaces and another 300 surface spots. A new Clay County park-n-ride is in the works. 630-3100.

Library to give kids a chance to improve reading skills and learn how to use public transportation. 630-3100 or 630-2665.

Sunshine Bus Company St. Augustine’s expanding bus service, now with seven routes, is operated by the local St. Johns County Council on Aging, and is available to anyone for $1 per one-way trip. The bus stops and picks up anywhere on the route — along the beach, outlet malls and as far north as the Avenues Mall in Jacksonville. Visit sunshinebus.net for a schedule or call 209-3716.

Vanpool/Carpool First Coast Commuter Services helps commuters hook up for rides, and may even provide the vehicle. Call 306-7500 or visit firstcoastmpo.com for more info.

Comcast

CABLE TV SERVICE

6805 Southpoint Parkway, Jacksonville, 1-800-266-2278 Payment Centers 5050 Sunbeam Road, Ste. 6, Jacksonville, 374-8000 3031 Monument Road, Ste. 3, Jacksonville, 374-8000 742 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 374-8000 2550 Mayport Road, Ste. 4, Atlantic Beach, 374-8000 6011 103rd St., Ste. 4, Jacksonville, 374-8000 4600 Touchton Road E., Southside, 800-266-2278 357 College Drive, Orange Park, 1-800-266-2278 900 Dunn Ave., Ste. 4, Jacksonville, 374-8000 1600 S. 14th St., Fernandina Beach, 1-800-266-2278 Serving Duval County and parts of Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties.

Comcast Palatka, 200 N. Third St., Palatka, (386) 328-4205 Payment Centers 2471 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 824-2813 Serving most of St. Johns County.

DRIVER’S LICENSES A Florida driver’s license is required of all motorists within 30 days of becoming a Florida resident, registering a child in a Florida public school or gaining employment in the state. A certified birth certificate is required to obtain a license, along with proof of a Social Security number, and two address verifications. Drivers with valid out-of-state licenses are required to pass only a visual exam, while new drivers must pass the eye test, a rules-and-regulations test, a road signs test and a driving test. Gathergoget.com

Clay County 1518 Park Ave., Orange Park, 269-1400 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs, 284-6320

Duval County

Clay County 3245 Bear Run Blvd. (off Blanding Blvd.), Orange Park, 272-5700 1518 Park Ave., Orange Park, 269-1400 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs, 284-6320

Duval County coj.net/tc Tax Collector’s offices 3520 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, Hyde Park, 630-1916 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 210, Downtown, 630-1916 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Mandarin, 630-1916 1505 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 630-1916 910 W. 44th St., Northside, 630-1916 6672 Commonwealth Ave., Northside, 630-1916 7120 Hogan Road, Ste. 15, Jacksonville, 630-1916 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 102, Regency, 630-1916 231 E. Forsyth St., Room 108, Downtown, 630-1916

Nassau County 15885 C.R. 108, Hilliard, 845-3930 86130 License Road, Fernandina Beach, 548-4965 45401 Mickler Road, Callahan, 879-1930 416 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 491-7415

6195 S. Main St., Ste. E, Hastings, 692-2483 725 Flora Branch Blvd., Julington, 287-2478 5430 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, 285-5092 4030 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, 823-2270

ELECTRIC & WATER SERVICES You’ll need to provide your physical address or meter number, Social Security number, driver’s license, phone number and place of employment. Before applying in person, it’s best to call for information. In some cases, a phone call is all that’s necessary.

JEA 21 W. Church St., Jacksonville, 665-6000, 1-800-683-5542, jea.com JEA provides electricity and water to most of Duval County, including Atlantic Beach, and parts of Clay and St. Johns counties. Payments may be made by mail to JEA, P.O. Box 45047, Jacksonville, FL 32232, online at jea.com or at several full-service and payment-only locations. jea.com/customer/ payment/paymentonly.asp

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) 1-800-226-3545 residential; 1-800-375-2434 business. fpl.com Provides electricity to portions of St. Johns and Nassau counties. Apply over the phone, since there are no local offices.

Beaches Energy Services

Nassau County

Clay County Utility Authority

Ride Request JTA offers van service for areas not served by

86130 License Road, Fernandina Beach, 548-4965 416 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 491-7415

buses, including some Clay and Putnam county locations. Call Ride Request service at 630-3100, Voice/TDD: 630-3191.

St. Johns County

3176 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, 272-5999, 1-877-476CCUA, clayutility.org Provides water, reclaimed water and wastewater services for parts of Clay County.

This paratransit service provides daily door-to-door transportation for disadvantaged residents in Duval County. For eligibility requirements, call 265-6999, Voice/TDD 633-7404.

Bikes on Buses Exterior bike racks are available on all JTA bus lines. The two-bike rack is available on a first-come, first-served basis. There’s no cost and no permit is required.

630-3160.

JTA Stadium Shuttle JTA offers shuttle service throughout Duval County for sporting events at EverBank Field for $7 to $12 for a single game, depending on the location. The shuttle service starts two hours before Jaguars games kickoff and ends approximately one hour after the game. Discounted season and game-day passes are available. 630-3100.

JTA’s Summer Youth Pass It’s the ticket to unlimited rides on the bus and Skyway and free admission to Jacksonville Suns’ home games. Purchase a Summer Youth Pass for $30 for June and receive July for free; add August for $15 more. You must purchase your Summer Youth Pass by June 30, and it’s only for those 18 years and younger. 630-3100. jtafla.com Ride To Read JTA has partnered with Jacksonville Public

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4030 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, 209-2250 6658 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 209-2250 725 Flora Branch Blvd., Julington Creek, 287-2478 5430 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, 285-5092 6195 S. Main St., Ste. E, Hastings, 692-2483

VEHICLE REGISTRATION Within 30 days of establishing residence in Florida, you are required to register all motor vehicles with the state and obtain a Florida license plate. Be prepared to provide personal identification, title or proof of out-of-state financing, out-of-state vehicle registration, proof of personal injury protection and property damage liability insurance.

City of St. Augustine Public Works Dept.

Utilities Dept., City Hall, 75 King St., 825-1037, 825-1040, ci.st-augustine/fl.us Provides water, sewer and garbage service in St. Augustine city limits and parts of St. Johns County.

Florida Public Utilities 911 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-3663, FPUC.COM Supplies electricity and, in some areas, water for Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Also supplies propane for Nassau and Duval counties.

TECO Peoples Gas

GAS

739-1211 or 1-877-832-6747 Provides natural gas to Orange Park, Duval County and parts of St. Johns County. If there was prior service at the house, new accounts may be opened by phone. There is a $25-$30 activation fee per meter, and a deposit is due with the first gas bill.

St. Johns County

4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 109, Southside, online appointments only, flhsmv.gov/offices/duval.html 231 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 630-1916 7120 Hogan Road, Ste. 15, Jacksonville, 630-1916 6672 Commonwealth Blvd., Jacksonville, 630-1916 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Mandarin, 630-1916 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 102, Arlington, 630-1916 3520 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, Hyde Park, 630-1916 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 210, Downtown, 630-1916 910 W. 44th St., Northside, 630-1916 1505 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 630-1916

JTA Connexion, Community Transportation System

Provides water for parts of St. Johns County and Anastasia Island, excluding the city of St. Augustine.

City Hall, 11 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 247-6241, beachesenergy.com Provides electricity for Jax Beach, Neptune Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. Provides water, sewer and garbage collection for all of Jax Beach.

PHONE SERVICE

AT&T Residential Customer Service

1-888-757-6500; Business, 1-866-620-6000 Applying for service can be done by phone or online by supplying the company with name, Social Security number, any other existing phone service and the physical address where service is requested. Other independent phone service providers are available.

GARBAGE COLLECTION & RECYCLING Clay County Environmental Services, 3545 Rosemary Hill Road, Green Cove Springs, 284-6374 Environmental Services serves Clay County (excluding Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, Penney Farms and Keystone Heights) for garbage, yard waste and recycling.

Green Cove Springs Solid Waste Dept., 900 W. Gum St., 529-2246 Provides garbage, yard waste and recycling collection for residential and commercial accounts within the city limits of Green Cove Springs.

Town Of Orange Park Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave., Utility Billing, 278-3016 or Public Works Dept., 264-7411 Provides water, sewer and sanitation within the town limits of Orange Park. For other Clay County areas, call the Clay County Environmental Services Department, 284-6374 or 269-6341, for the name and phone number of the collection company in your area.

Duval County

Town Hall, 2042 Park Ave., 278-3016, townoforangepark.com Provides water, sewer and sanitation within Orange Park town limits.

Garbage collection is provided by the city’s Sanitation Division for the downtown area and by private collection companies for other areas. For the company that provides service in your area, call the Sanitation Division.

Duval County/City of Jacksonville Environmental Resource Management Solid Waste Division, 1031 Superior St., 387-8922 or 630-CITY Advanced Disposal Services (ADS), 9798 Normandy Blvd., 421-7373 7915 Baymeadows Way, Ste. 300, 737-7900 Southland Waste Systems of Jacksonville (SWS), 218 Morgan Ave., 384-2567 Recycling Services, 2120 N. Market St., 354-8107 Waste Management/Jacksonville Waste Control (JWC), 6501 Greenland Road, 260-1592 Atlantic Beach Public Works, 1200 Sandpiper Lane, Atlantic Beach, 247-5833. Residents living north of Church Road and west of Mayport Road call city of Jacksonville, 387-8999.

Jax Beach Public Works, 247-6219. Jax Beach has an automated wheeled-cart program, which supplies customers with receptacles.

Neptune Beach Public Works, 270-2423

St. Johns County Utilities

Nassau County

1205 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, 209-2700, co.st-johns.fl.us

Solid Waste Dept., 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, 321-5770,

Clay Electric Cooperative 734 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 272-2456, clayelectric.com Provides electricity to all of Clay County, including Orange Park, Green Cove Springs and Middleburg.

Green Cove Springs Utilities Electric, 1289 Harbor Road, 529-2249 Water, 1277 Harbor Road, 529-2226 City Hall, 321 Walnut St., 529-2200 Provides electricity, water, sewer and garbage collection for Green Cove Springs. greencovesprings.com

Town of Orange Park

Lisa Silva

Cold beer and 25¢ pool tables are among the myriad attractions of Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach, located just steps from the pedestrian-friendly Town Center thoroughfare.

879-6321 Fernandina Beach Sanitation/Recycle Department, 1017 S. Fifth St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7186 Provides service within the city. In other parts of the county, you can drop off your own garbage, Mon.-Sat., at the Callahan location, or you can hire a private company.

The Nassau County Sanitation Division, or the local phone listings, can provide names and phone numbers of private companies operating in your area.

St. Johns County 3005 Allen Nease Road, Elkton, 827-6980 250 N. Stratton Road, St. Johns, 827-6980 Within the St. Augustine city limits, call 825-1049 (or the administrative office at 825-1040). St. Augustine Beach residents call 471-2122. In other parts of St. Johns County, contact the Solid Waste Department at 824-9720.

Seaboard Waste Systems, 445-A International Golf Parkway, St. Augustine, 825-0991

GOVERNMENT

thrasher.john.web@flsenate.gov

State Representatives’ district offices Janet Adkins (R, District 12), 905 S. Eighth St., Fernandina Beach, 491-3664 Daniel Davis (R, District 13), 8465 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, 573-4994 Mia Jones (D, District 14), 3890 Dunn Ave., Ste. 901, Jacksonville, 924-1615 Reggie Fullwood (D, District 15), 101 E. Union St., Ste. 402, Jacksonville, 353-2180 Charles McBurney (R, District 16), 76 S. Laura St., Ste. 200, Jacksonville, 359-6090 Lake Ray (R, District 17), 1615 Huffingham Road, Jacksonville, 723-5300 Ronald “Doc” Renuart (R, District 18), 115 Professional Drive, Ponte Vedra, 270-2550 Mike Weinstein (R, District 19), 155 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 10, Orange Park, 213-3005 William L. Proctor (R, District 20), 900 S.R. 16, Ste. 2, St. Augustine, 823-2550 Charles Van Zant (R, District 21), 3841 Reid St., Ste. 5, Palatka, (386) 312-2272

U.S. Senators (senate.gov) Marco Rubio (R), 1650 Prudential Drive, Ste. 220, Jacksonville, 398-8586 Bill Nelson (D), 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 2218, Jacksonville, 346-4500

U.S. Representatives (house.gov) Corrine Brown (D, District 3), 101 E. Union St., Ste. 202, Jacksonville, 354-1652 Ander Crenshaw (R, District 4), 1061 Riverside Ave., Ste. 100, Jacksonville, 598-0481 Cliff Stearns (R, District 6), 1726 Kingsley Ave., Ste. 8, Orange Park, 269-3203 John Mica (R, District 7), 3000 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., Ste. 1, St. Augustine, 810-5048

CLAY COUNTY

Clay County Courthouse, 825 N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-6300, 269-6300

County Commissioners Administration Building, 477 Houston St., Green Cove Springs, 284-6376, 269-6376 Wendell Davis, (District 1), 269-6394 Doug Conkey, (District 2), 657-7364 Travis Cummings, (District 3), 269-6393 Chereese Stewart, (District 4), 482-7738 Ronnie Robertson, (District 5), 284-6385

County Manager Stephanie Kopelousos, 269-6347, 284-6347

Florida House and Senate flsenate.gov; myfloridahouse.gov

Governor Rick Scott 400 S. Monroe St., The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 (850) 488-4441; Fax (850) 487-0801. flgov.com

Capitol Building, 404 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 leg.state.fl.us

State Senators’ district offices District 1 seat is open Stephen R. Wise (R, District 5), 1460 Cassat Ave., Ste. B, Jacksonville, 381-6000, wise.stephen.web@flsenate.gov Evelyn J. Lynn (R, District 7), 536 N. Halifax Ave., Ste. 101, Daytona Beach, (386) 238-3180, lynn.evelyn.web@flsenate.gov John Thrasher (R, District 8), 9485 Regency Square Blvd., Ste. 108, Jacksonville, 727-3600,

Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Rick Beseler, 901 N. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 264-6512 Code Enforcement Cheryl Miller, director, 284-6310, 269-6310

CITY OF GREEN COVE SPRINGS

321 Walnut St., 529-2200, greencovesprings.com

City Council, 229 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs Councilmembers Felecia Hampshire, 529-2200 Pam Lewis, Vice Mayor, 529-2200 Bob Page, 529-2200 Mitch Timberlake, 529-2200

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TOWN OF ORANGE PARK Town Hall 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park, 264-9565, townoforangepark.com

Town Manager Cindy Hall, 278-3018 Town Clerk Sarah Campbell, 278-3018

E. Denise Lee, (District 8), 630-1385 Warren A. Jones, (District 9), 630-1395 Reginald Brown, (District 10), 630-1684 Ray Holt, (District 11), 630-1383 Doyle Carter, (District 12), 630-1380 Bill Gulliford, (District 13), 630-1397 Jim Love, (District 14), 630-1390

At-Large Councilmembers Kimberly Daniels, (Group 1), 630-1393 John Crescimbeni, (Group 2), 630-1381 Stephen Joost, President, (Group 3), 630-1396 Greg Anderson, (Group 4), 630-1398 Robin Lumb, (Group 5), 630-1387

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Town Council

Sheriff John Rutherford Police Memorial Bldg., Administration Office, 501 E. Bay St., Ste. 304, Jacksonville, 630-0500, coj.net/jso

Pete Morgan, Mayor, 269-6774 Gary Meeks, Vice Mayor, 269-4036 Jim Renninger, 264-5121 Marge Hutton, 269-3642 Steve Howard, 264-2731

Town Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, 247-5800, coab.us

Police Chief, Director of Public Safety

City Commission

James H. Boivin, 2025 Smith St., Orange Park, 264-5555

Mike Borno, Mayor (Seat 1), 246-9383 John Fletcher, (Seat 2), 694-0315 Paul Parsons, (Seat 3), 358-1206 Carolyn Woods, (Seat 4), 241-8973 Jonathan Daugherty, (Seat 5), jdaugherty@coab.us

Code Enforcement Jeremy Waugh, 264-2635

DUVAL COUNTY

City of Jacksonville City Hall, 117 W. Duval St.,

CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH

City Manager Jim Hanson, 247-5808

Jacksonville, 630-2489, coj.net

Mayor Alvin Brown, City Hall, Ste. 400, 630-1776 City Council City Hall, Ste. 425, 630-1377,

City Clerk Donna Bartle, 247-5809 Police Chief/Director of Public Safety Michael Classey, 850 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, 247-5859 ext. 12

jacksonvillecitycouncil.coj.net

Councilmembers Clay Yarborough, (District 1), 630-1389 William Bishop, Vice President, (District 2), 630-1392 Richard Clark, (District 3), 630-1386 Don Redman, (District 4), 630-1394 Lori Boyer, (District 5), 630-1382 Matt Schellenberg, (District 6), 630-1388 Johnny Gaffney, (District 7), 630-1384

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Code Enforcement Kathy Stiles, 247-5855

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH City Hall, 11 N. Third St., Jax Beach, 247-6100, jacksonvillebeach.org

Mayor Fland Sharp, 247-6268

Councilmembers Penny Christian, At-Large (Seat 1), 285-6787 Rick Knight, At-Large (Seat 2), 249-4015 Lee Buck, At-Large (Seat 3), 249-3967 Steve Hartkemeyer, District 1 (Seat 4), 247-6268 Jeanell Wilson, District 2 (Seat 5), 247-6268 Tom Taylor, District 3 (Seat 6), 247-6268

City Manager George Forbes, 247-6268

Cyndi Stevenson, (District 1), 209-0301 Ron Sanchez, Chairman (District 2), 209-0302 Mark Miner, Vice Chair, (District 3), 209-0303 Jay Morris, (District 4), 209-0304 Ken Bryan, Chair (District 5), 209-0305

Clerk of Court Cheryl Strickland, 819-3600 County Administrator Michael Wanchick, 4020 Lewis Speedway, 209-0530

City Clerk Judy Bullock (interim), 247-6299 Police Chief Bruce Thomason 101 S. Penman Road,

Sheriff’s Office Sheriff David B. Shoar, 4015 Lewis Speedway, 824-8304

Jax Beach, 270-1661

Code Enforcement, Colleen Klimtzak, 247-6232

CITY OF NEPTUNE BEACH City Hall, 116 First St., Neptune Beach, 270-2400, ci.neptune-beach.fl.us

Councilmembers Harriet Pruette, Mayor (Seat 1), 571-1755 Eric Pardee, (Seat 2), 509-1547 Kara Tucker, Vice Mayor (Seat 3), 502-3446 Richard Arthur, (Seat 4), 422-7424 John Jolly, (Seat 5), 249-0225

City Manager Jim Jarboe, 270-2400 City Clerk Lisa Volpe, 270-2400 Police Chief/Director of Public Safety David W. Sembach, 200 Lemon St., Neptune Beach, 270-2413

NASSAU COUNTY Nassau County Courthouse, 416 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 491-6430 Judicial Annex 76327 Veterans Way, Yulee, 548-4600 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, 321-5700 or 1-800-958-3496

Clerk of Courts John Crawford, 491-6430 County Commissioners 96160 Nassau Place, Yulee Daniel Leeper, (District 1), 430-3868 Stephen Kelley, (District 2), 556-0241 Stacy Johnson, Vice Chairman (District 3), 583-2746 Barry Holloway, (District 4), 753-1072 Walter Boatright, Chairman (District 5), 753-0141

County Manager Ted Selby, 491-7380 Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Tommy Seagraves 76001 Bobby Moore Circle, Yulee, 548-4000 Yulee 225-0331; Callahan 879-1563; Bryceville 353-7072 Code Enforcement Janet Wylie, 96161 Nassau Place,

CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE City Hall, 75 King St., St. Augustine, 825-1005, ci.st-augustine.fl.us

City Commission Errol D. Jones, (Seat 1), 825-1006 Leanna Freeman, Vice Mayor (Seat 2), 825-1960 Nancy Sikes-Kline, (Seat 5), 825-1006 Bill Leary, (Seat 4), 827-0280 Joseph Boles, Mayor (Seat 3), 824-4278

City Manager John P. Regan, 825-1006 City Clerk Alison Ratkovic, 825-1007 Police Chief Loran Lueders 151 King St., 825-1074 Code Enforcement 825-1065

CITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH City Hall, 2200 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2122, staugbch.com

City Commission Undine Pawlowski, staugbch.com Brud Helhoski, 460-8100 Gary Snodgrass, staugbch.com Rich O’Brien, Mayor, 814-2080 Andrea Samuels, Vice Mayor, 471-1686

City Manager Max Royle, 471-2122 Police Chief Richard L. Hedges 2300 A1A S., 471-3600

EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOLS Call your county school board to find out where your child should be going to school. To register, you will need to show a birth certificate, Florida certification of immunization along with a physical form, a Social Security number, proof of address and your child’s last report card.

Clay County

City Hall, 204 Ash St., 32034, 277-7305, fbfl.us

City Commission Susan Steger, Mayor, 261-4372 Eric Childers, 705-6261 Tim Poynter, 491-7772 Arlene Filkoff, 583-8629 Jeffrey Bunch, 206-9401

City Manager Michael Czymbor, 204 Ash St., 277-7305 City Clerk Mary Mercer, 277-7305 Police Chief James Hurley, 1525 Lime St., 277-7344 Code Enforcement Michelle Forstrom, 277-7342 ext. 230

ST. JOHNS COUNTY Administration Building, 4020 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, 823-2509, co.st-johns.fl.us

County Commissioners

1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 491-9900, nassau. k12.fl.us Dr. John L. Ruis, School Board Superintendent, 879-1142 Board Members Donna Martin, Chairman (District 1), 261-9015 Gail Cook, (District 2), 261-9127 Amanda Young, (District 3), 261-6340 Jim Adams, (District 4), 879-4673 Kathy Burns, Vice Chairman (District 5), 879-4781

900 Walnut St., Green Cove Springs, 284-6500, clay.k12.fl.us Ben Wortham, School Board Superintendent, 284-6510 Board Members Janice Kerekes, (District 1), 571-9618 Carol Studdard, Vice Chairman (District 2), 264-9649 Stephanie Van Zant, (District 3), (352) 473-9609 Frank Farrell, Chairman (District 4), 375-0654 Lisa Graham, (District 5), 282-3043

Duval County 1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, 390-2000, duvalschools.org For information regarding Duval County’s Magnet School Program, with schools focusing on specific interests, needs and talents, call 390-2082.

Ed Pratt-Dannals, School Board Superintendent, 390-2115 Board Members Martha Barrett, (District 1), 390-2371 Fred Lee, (District 2), 390-2386 W.C. Gentry, (District 3), 390-2239 Paula D. Wright, (District 4), 390-2374 Betty Burney, (District 5), 390-2375 Becki Couch, (District 6), 390-2373 Tommy Hazouri, (District 7), 390-2372

This four-year historically black college offers courses in business administration, education and human services and continuing education.

Everest University 731-4949, 264-9952, everest.edu The former Florida Metropolitan University has partnered with Everest University, offering programs in accounting, business, criminal justice, massage therapy, medical programs, paralegal, pharmacy tech, and Master’s programs in business administration and criminal justice.

St. Johns County

Flagler College 829-6481, flagler.edu

40 Orange St., St. Augustine, 547-7500, stjohns.k12.fl.us Dr. Joseph Joyner, School Board Superintendent, 547-7502 Board Members Beverly Slough, Vice Chairman (District 1), 210-7289 Tommy Allen, (District 2), 547-7510 Bill Mignon, (District 3), 547-7510 Bill Fehling, Chairman (District 4), 547-7510 Carla W. Wright, (District 5), 547-7510

Located, in part, in the historic Ponce de Leon hotel in downtown St. Augustine, Flagler College is a four-year, residential liberal arts college offering 20 majors, 16 minors and two pre-professional programs.

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind 207 N. San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 827-2200, fsdb.k12.fl.us A public residential school for sensory-impaired students in grades pre-K through 12.

PUBLIC COLLEGES

Florida State College at Jacksonville

College-wide information center, 646-2300, fscj.edu FSCJ offers credit and continuing education courses, telecourses, seminars and community outreach programs at campuses throughout Northeast Florida. Degrees offered include associate in arts, associate in science, as well as technical certificates. Post-secondary job training programs are available.

St. Johns River State College Orange Park Campus, 276-6800, sjrstate.edu Palatka Campus, (386) 312-4200 Ponte Vedra Center, 280-1322 St. Augustine Campus, 808-7400 SJR State is a college of general studies with academic programs for an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree, as well as baccalaureate degrees of Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Applied Science Organizational Management degrees. The Palatka campus includes Florida School of the Arts. Telecourses, continuing education courses and one-year certificate programs are offered.

University of North Florida

Yulee, 491-7326

CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH

Nassau County

620-1000, unf.edu With more than 16,000 students, UNF offers 49 undergraduate programs and 25 master’s programs in five colleges. A doctoral program in Education is also offered.

UNF’s Division of Continuing Education offers a wide variety of noncredit programs.

PRIVATE COLLEGES

The Art Institute of Jacksonville 8775 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, 486-3000, artinstitutes.edu/jacksonville A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, AIJax offers bachelor of fine arts or associate of arts degrees in media arts and animation, digital photography, fashion and retail management, graphic design, web design and interactive media, interior design, digital filmmaking and video production, and culinary arts, management and skills.

Charis Bible College 1-800-280-1039 Balancing aspects of spiritual, academic and practical education, Charis offers Bible study classes every Monday through Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Florida Coastal School of Law 8787 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, 680-7700, fcsl.edu This private, for-profit law school is accredited by the American Bar Association, and offers degrees in international law, sports, poverty, information technology, among other fields. The school’s Moot Court Honor Board is ranked forth nationally among all ABA-Accredited Law Schools and an average 80 percent of graduates pass The Florida Bar.

ITT Technical Institute 573-9100 or 1-800-318-1264, itt-tech.edu Offering Bachelor of Science degrees in computer technology, drafting, electronics, business and criminal justice.

Jacksonville University 256-8000, ju.edu Located on the banks of the St. Johns River, JU is known for its comprehensive liberal arts curriculum and small classes. JU offers 40 majors and seven bachelor’s degrees.

Three graduate level degrees are offered in business administration, nursing and teaching, along with an executive master in business administration.

Jones College 731-1122, 743-1122, jones.edu Offers two- or four-year degrees in business administration, computer information systems, paralegal, medical assistant and allied health management, as well as bachelor degrees in elementary education and interdisciplinary studies.

Keiser University 296-3440, keiseruniversity.edu Keiser offers bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, criminal justice and elementary education.

Associate degrees include computer graphics and design and culinary arts.

North Florida Flight Training Herlong Airport, 9300 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, 783-1571, 642-3912 This Cessna Pilot Center trains private, instrument, commercial, and instructor pilots in a fleet of 12 glasscockpit Cessna 172s and 182s.

Nova Southeastern University 245-8910, nova.edu Programs include bachelor’s, specialist, master’s, doctoral and executive education programs, including business, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, education, social work therapies and school guidance counseling.

University of Phoenix 636-6645, 1-866-766-0766 This adult-education institution offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, certificate, non-degree and military programs.

Webster University 268-3037, 779-7124 Evening and weekend graduate courses are offered with programs that include human resources development, management, marketing, business administration and computer information management.

Columbia College 338-9150, ccis.edu Columbia College offers associate and baccalaureate degrees for military and civilian personnel with base access.

Programs of study include computer information systems, business administration and criminal justice.

Zoe University 743-6166

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 645-0333,

Virginia College at Jacksonville 5940 Beach Blvd.,

779-0246, 249-6700 This Daytona-based school offers programs at several area teaching centers. Open to military and civilians.

520-7400, vc.edu Associate degrees, diploma courses, and baccalaureate degrees in business-related, administrative, management, technical and professional programs designed to prepare the student for direct entry into the job market.

Edward Waters College 470-8000, ewc.edu

Programs include a two-year degrees in divinity, undergraduate and graduate degrees in theology and Christian counseling along with professional doctorate degrees.

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HOSPITALS Baptist Health Of Northeast Florida Medical Center Downtown, 8000 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, 202-2000 Medical Center Beaches, 1350 13th Ave. S., Jax Beach, 247-2900 Medical Center Nassau, 1250 S. 18th St., Fernandina Beach, 321-3500 Medical Center South, 14550 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, 821-6000 Wolfson Children’s Hospital, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, 202-8000

MIKE ROESS GOLD HEAD BRANCH STATE PARK 6239 S.R. 21, Keystone Heights, (352) 473-4701 A 2,000-plus-acre park with camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, nature trails, canoeing and lakefront cabins.

CAMP BLANDING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, (386) 758-0525, floridaconservation.org This 56,197-acre resource based park, located across from Gold Head Branch State Park, offers hunting, fishing, swimming and picnicking.

VERA FRANCIS HALL PARK

4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, 953-2000

West end of ML King Jr. Blvd., Green Cove Springs, greencovesprings.com Features basketball courts, a volleyball area, a fitness center, nature trails, toddler playground equipment, restrooms and picnic facilities, a nature interpretive center, canoe landing, an amphitheatre and horseshoe courts.

Memorial Hospital Jacksonville

HUNTER-DOUGLAS PARK

3625 University Blvd. S., Jacksonville, 399-6111

4427 Longmire Road, Middleburg This 10-acre park serves Middleburg, Penney Farms and Clay Hill and includes a pavilion with picnic areas, a softball field, basketball court, tennis court, playground and large meeting room.

Flagler Hospital 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, 819-5155

Mayo Clinic

Orange Park Medical Center 2001 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 276-8500

St. Vincent’s Healthcare 1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, 308-7300 Medical Center, 1800 Barrs St., Jacksonville, 308-7300 St. Luke’s Hospital, 4201 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, 296-3700 Orange Park Health Center, 2300 Park Ave., Ste. 101-D, Orange Park, 308-2006

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center

JENNINGS STATE FOREST 1337 Longhorn Road, Division of Forestry, 291-5530, floridaconservation.org Located in both Clay and Duval counties, Jennings features 23,995 acres and is open during daylight hours for swimming, hiking, bicycling, canoeing and horseback riding.

Closed to recreational activities during hunting season.

655 W. Eighth St., Jacksonville, 244-0411

MAIN STREET PARK

PARKS CLAY COUNTY

BLACK CREEK PARK AND TRAIL This site offers 15 acres serving Green Cove Springs and Fleming Island. It’s the staging area for the 8-mile bicycle/ pedestrian trail that runs along U.S. 17 between Green Cove and Orange Park.

BAYARD POINT CONSERVATION AREA (386) 329-4404, sjrwmd.com Located off S.R. 16 on the St. Johns River, this resourcebased park has 9,615 acres for hiking, fishing, picnicking and horseback riding.

BLACK CREEK RAVINES 5645 Green Road, (386) 329-4404, sjrwmd.com This 973-acre regional park along the south bank of Black Creek is a resource-based park for horseback riding, hiking, fishing, boating and canoeing on Black Creek.

CARL PUGH PARK 317 S. West St., Green Cove Springs, 529-7800, claycountygov.com This county-owned facility, located along Idlewild Avenue (behind the Health Department), features Little League fields and tennis courts.

DOCTORS LAKE PARK Corner of White Owl Lane and Lakeshore Drive N., Fleming Island Provides a picnic area with a covered pavilion and a 320-foot fishing pier. This one-acre passive park provides access to Doctors Lake for fishing, small boats and canoes.

EAGLE HARBOR SOCCER COMPLEX

FISHWEIR PARK Yukon Street off Park Street Fishweir features a massive playground, a baseball diamond, basketball courts, all-purpose fields, a water feature and a wetlands preservation project.

WILLOWBRANCH PARK Park Street next to the Willow Branch Library The spacious park features playground equipment, a walking trail a pine and oak canopy, and an open, all-purpose field.

BEACHES

BULL MEMORIAL PARK

716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach Across from of the Adele Grage Cultural Center, Bull Park offers tennis court, full playground, picnic area, amphitheater area and restrooms.

CRADLE CREEK PRESERVE South 15th Street and Fairway Lane, Jax Beach This new 42-acre park along the Intracoastal Waterway plans to have a system of nature trails and elevated boardwalks with observation platforms.

DUTTON ISLAND PARK AND PRESERVE 2001 Dutton Drive, Atlantic Beach The largest Atlantic Beach park, Dutton Island offers canoe and kayak launches, fishing areas, picnic shelters, playground equipment, nature trails and wildlife observation.

218 16th Ave. S., Jax Beach Located on A1A, this park includes a three-acre stocked lake with fishing pier and boardwalk, basketball courts, Huguenot Tennis Facility and playground equipment.

O.P. Skate Park

JACK RUSSELL PARK

1006 Fromhart St., Orange Park, 625-6260 A free skate park for skaters of all ages and abilities. Helmet and notarized waiver required. Open daily. Skateboards and in-line skates are permitted.

800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach Jack Russell features a picnic pavilion with grills, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts and racquetball courts, basketball and volleyball courts, playground and restrooms.

Ronnie Van Zant Park & Playground

JARBOE PARK

C.R. 739B, 2760 Sandridge Road, Penney Farms/Lake Asbury, 269-6378 This 85-acre park offers an equipped playground, covered pavilions with picnic areas, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, a fishing pond with four fishing piers and nature trails.

Third Street and Florida Boulevard, Neptune Beach Tennis courts, baseball field, volleyball court, jogging trail, playground equipment and picnic areas.

DUVAL COUNTY ARLINGTON ARLINGTON LIONS CLUB PARK 4322 Richard Gatlin Road The 31-acre park offers a boat ramp and dock, fishing areas, nature trails and boardwalk, picnic shelters, playground equipment, grills and restrooms.

BLUE CYPRESS PARK 4012 University Blvd. N. A nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, soccer fields, community center, picnic shelters, restrooms, docks, swimming, hiking and fishing are available.

ED AUSTIN REGIONAL PARK 11751 McCormick Road Covering 140 acres, Austin Park has basketball courts, baseball, softball and soccer fields, a community center, grills, restrooms and hiking, as well as an 18-hole flying-disc golf course.

JACKSONVILLE/BALDWIN RAIL-TRAIL This serene

FOXMEADOW RECREATIONAL PARK

LONNIE WURN BOAT RAMP

1155 Foxmeadow Trail Off Old Jennings Road in the northern section of the county, this 19-plus-acre park offers a large covered pavilion, a basketball court, an all-purpose ball field, two tennis courts, horse-riding trails and an equipped playground.

4131 Ferber Road Boating docks and ramp, fishing areas, picnic shelters, playground equipment and restrooms are available.

14.5 mile trail (converted from abandoned rail tracks) is perfect for biking, hiking, in-line skating and running. More info and a map at http://bit.ly/lMR3LG.

TREE HILL NATURE CENTER 7152 Lone Star Road. The 50-acre facility offers a visitor’s

FLOSSIE BRUNSON EASTSIDE PARK 1050 Franklin St. Lighted baseball fields and basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic shelters, playground equipment, water features, restrooms and a community building.

EMMETT REED PARK 1093 W. Sixth St. Baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, swimming pools, picnic tables, a community center, playground equipment and restrooms are featured.

JEFFERSON STREET PARK 1359 Jefferson St. Jefferson offers basketball courts, baseball fields, grills, playground equipment and restrooms.

METROPOLITAN PARK 4110 Gator Bowl Blvd., 630-0837 Located along the St. Johns River and home to many of Jacksonville’s outdoor events, Metro Park is slated for major redesign and improvements. The 23-acre park has shelters, playground equipment, restrooms and docking facilities.

PANAMA PARK 6912 Buffalo Ave. Lighted baseball and softball fields, lighted basketball and tennis courts, playground equipment, picnic area and restrooms.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY PARK 1133 Ionia St. Softball fields, lighted basketball courts and tennis court, gymnasium, swimming, playground equipment, grills and picnic tables, a community building and restrooms.

HUGUENOT TENNIS FACILITY & PARK

3788 Main Street Boat Ramp, Middleburg A five-acre park with boardwalk and fishing piers, pavilions and playground equipment, located on the North Fork of Black Creek.

4387 Lakeshore Drive, Fleming Island, 278-1182, claycountygov.com This 28-plus-acre park offers 12 soccer fields, a pavilion with a picnic area and a playground.

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center, picnic tables, freshwater streams, gardens, nature trails, an amphitheatre and exhibits. Avondale

ALBERTS FIELD

12073 Brady Road. The park’s 16.3 acres include lighted softball and baseball fields, lighted tennis courts, T-ball fields, picnic shelters, grills, playground equipment and restrooms.

MANDARIN PARK 14780 Mandarin Road. Visitor’s center, tennis courts, hiking trails, fishing area, boat ramps, shelters, playground equipment, picnic shelters, shuffleboard and restrooms.

WALTER JONES HISTORICAL PARK 11964 Mandarin Road. A visitor’s center, picnic shelters, hiking trails, wildlife observation, grills and restrooms are featured.

KATHRYN ABBEY HANNA PARK 500 Wonderwood Road, Mayport, 249-4700 The 447-acre oceanfront park offers a 1.5-mile beach and woods with nature and off-road biking trails, 293 campsites, laundry and shower facilities, picnic areas with grills, 60 acres of fresh-water lakes and a children’s water park.

MANDARIN

NORTHSIDE

BETHESDA PARK

10790 Key Haven Blvd., 764-5531. A 20-acre lake stocked for fishing, canoeing, nature trail boardwalk, docks, a lodge, picnic facilities and fully equipped cabins for camping.

OCEANFRONT PARK

BIG TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK

First Street South between Fifth and Sixth Avenues South Picnic shelters, sand volleyball court, playground, educational kiosk system and dune walkovers.

12157 Heckscher Drive, Ft. George, north of Little Talbot Island.

Canoe launch spots and routes, fishing, boat ramps, beach area and hiking trails are found at this 1,709-acre oceanfront park.

PAWS DOG PARK

BLACK HAMMOCK ISLAND PARK

Penman Road, across from Wingate Park This off-leash park is for dogs and their owners.

15770 Sawpit Road. This 24.5-acre park has a community center, volleyball court, baseball field, basketball court, grills, picnic tables, playground and two tennis courts.

TIDEVIEWS PRESERVE One Begonia St., Atlantic Beach The preserve consists of eight acres of passive parkland, with a scenic view of the Intracoastal Waterway, hiking trails and boardwalks, canoe launch, fishing area and restrooms.

CARVILL PARK

WINGATE PARK

CHARLES BOOBIE CLARK PARK

South Penman Road, Jax Beach In addition to Paws Park dog facility, Wingate has 16 acres with a softball field, football field, Tee-ball fields, baseball fields and a picnic area.

8793 Sibbald Road. Basketball and tennis courts, lighted baseball and football fields, swimming pool, playground equipment and a community center are featured.

1302 Carvill Ave. Softball and baseball field, lighted basketball and tennis courts, a public pool, playground equipment and picnic shelters.

CLANZEL T. BROWN PARK

DOWNTOWN

CATHERINE HESTER McNAIR PARK

551 W. 25th St. The 16-acre park offers basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields, shuffleboard, picnic tables, playground equipment, a community center and restrooms.

4575 Moncrief Road. Softball field, lighted basketball and tennis courts, public pool, playground equipment, restrooms and a community building are found at this park.

GEORGE CRADY BRIDGE FISHING PIER STATE PARK 12157 Heckscher Drive, 251-2320. This mile-long, pedestrian-only fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound and

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Hortense begins winding this way, it may be promise benefit time to stop “meth lab” prepping yourof home and begin bracing for disaster. Savvy locals have learned to trust Folio Weekly’s Quarter Doppler Radar System: If our parking lot is completely empty on a Thursday morning in mid-August, hit the road, Jack Kerouac!

The Hurt Coast (i.e., Pain Scale of 11) While Folio Weekly would never condone abusing anything (other than shredded cheese, prayers of desperation, Circus Peanuts and hand sanitizer), we must acknowledge the inordinate amount of Pain Management Clinics that have blossomed like a crop of hypnotically swaying opium poppies. New arrivals to the city may wonder if we’re really that accident-prone. If so, our clumsiness is surely due to all of the goddamned pain pills we are apparently popping — like Rush Limbaugh at a Pablo Cruise concert!

Red Touches Yellow, Kill a Fellow Nothing — not partisan politics, our views on intelligent design or which direction the “Bieber bang” should hang — can divide a house like our local stance on barbecue sauce. Will it be the tangy mustard-based or a sweet-ass red? Which is better? Cain slew Abel for less.

Incidentally, vegetarians are welcome to attend our barbecue bacchanals, but for the sake of your own health, we suggest that you politely chew on the meat, feign enjoyment and quietly spit it out while the chef is looking the other way.

Don’t worry; that pit bull they call Harley will eat your slobbery scraps.

Green Grass (and Black Eyes) Forever The Allman Brothers Band, Lynryd Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet and Blackfoot are but a few of the Southern rock bands from the area.

While some locals snicker and thumb their noses at these homegrown rockers, others are fiercely loyal to what they consider our musical heritage. Mistaking the late Skynyrd keyboardist Billy Powell as “that dude who worked for the Beastie Boys” will get your ass kicked at certain area fern bars.

Dopeless Romantic A cursory glance at the the checkout counter displays at many local gas stations and convenience stores reveals the high availability of a product known as a “love rose.” While this makes us look like the most romantic people on Earth (and we are), don’t be mistaken. Alas, poor Romeo, thine “make-up gift” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, simply remove foil and cork from each end, chunk the rose, pack that puppy with some steel wool (conveniently available at same joint) and voila! Instant crack pipe! Or so we’ve heard.

NO A/C? OMG! TTYL! A few diehards and mentally ill people in the area like to rock their summers “au naturel.”

However, the sane and medicated (see above) know that the optimum temperature to thrive, survive and ultimately reproduce is a crisp 71 degrees. And though a few oldtimers brag about how “there wasn’t no air conditioning back in ’61!” those same voices are dying off, subsequently decaying in a crisp, temperaturecontrolled atmosphere.

A Mighty Wind — Hurricane Evacuations are not a suggestion According to some theologians, Noah was known to get “country drunk.” But even he knew to hightail it outta town when the rains came. While Northeast Florida has been incredibly lucky in attracting recent major natural disasters, hurricane season is still a reality from June through November each year. So if your neighbors begin hammering plywood over their windows when Hurricane

Tea Baggin’ North Floridians (or “Nor-Flors”) have made healthier lifestyle choices, even relegating pork to a sometimes-side-dish, but we are adamant about our massive ingestion of sweet tea.

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Orange, Parked Folio Weekly loves Orange Park. It’s got it all: A big-ass bridge, the dog track, Fleming Island. It also apparently has two-and-a-half roads. And while we adore Blanding Boulevard as much as the next person, we can only do so much texting, tweeting, complete wardrobe changes and deep, spiritual inventorying while sitting in our vehicles in another BB jam. Most locals have therefore learned to avoid the roadways of Orange Park between 4 and 7 p.m. (unless on house arrest). Given the quota-jamming issuance of DUIs (see Folio Weekly, News, May 17, bit.ly/jPtCsn), it’s also a good idea to avoid Wells Road between the hours of midnight and dawn.

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is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Primary access is on the north end through Amelia Island State Park.

HUGUENOT MEMORIAL PARK 10980 Heckscher Drive, 251-3335. Nearly 295 acres of beachfront for surfing, sailboarding, swimming, fishing, picnicking, volleyball, wildlife observation, playgrounds, tent and RV camping.

JOHNNIE W. WALKER PARK 2500 W. 20th St. Baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, swimming and water features, a community center and restrooms.

LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK 12157 Heckscher Drive. This beachfront park offers surfing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, camping, picnicking, hiking and fishing.

RIVERSIDE

BOONE PARK

3700 Park St. Lighted tennis courts — including 14 clay — a walking trail, picnic shelters, playground equipment and grills are featured.

CRISWELL PARK 5372 Park St. Lighted baseball, softball, T-ball and youth ball fields, basketball courts, picnic tables and shelters, playground equipment and restrooms.

JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY PARK 4827 Carlisle Road. Lighted tennis and basketball courts, a softball field, soccer field, trails, picnic area and playground equipment.

MURRAY HILL PLAYGROUND 4208 Kingsbury St. Lighted baseball fields and basketball courts, playground equipment, water features, trails, grills, picnic tables and restrooms.

SAN MARCO & SAN JOSE

BEAUCLERC ELEMENTARY PARK

4555 Craven Road. Lighted baseball, T-ball and youth ball fields, basketball courts, playground equipment and restrooms.

range, playground equipment, pavilions with grills and restrooms.

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AMELIA ISLAND STATE PARK

12157 Heckscher Drive, 251-2320. More than 200 acres of undeveloped sea island with beaches, salt marshes and coastal maritime forests. Fish, hike, sunbathe, birdwatch and horseback ride.

CENTRAL PARK 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach. Central Park contains a tennis court, restroom, playground, basketball court and the Buccaneer field baseball/softball complex.

EGAN’S CREEK PARK Amelia Island, near the Atlantic Avenue Recreational Center.Playground equipment, hiking and biking trails, baseball diamond.

FERNANDINA BEACH SKATE PARK 25 Tarpon St., Fernandina Beach This park offers a variety of ramps and obstacles for skateboarders, inline skaters and bicyclists. Open 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. unattended and 2:30 p.m. to dusk attended, Mon.-Fri. Open 8 a.m.-noon unattended and noon till dusk attended Sat. and Sun. Go to fbfl.us or to the Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, for required health waiver.

FORT CLINCH STATE PARK Northern end of Amelia Island, 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7274. Site of a restored Civil War fort. Park amenities include a visitor’s center, beaches, bathhouse buildings, guided nature walks, campsites, mountain bike trails, ocean fishing pier, picnic areas, restrooms, concessions and a gift shop.

MAIN BEACH PARK Corner of Atlantic and South Fletcher. Two sand volleyball courts, a cabana, restrooms and changing rooms, picnic tables, gazebos, a playground, a skate park, a game room and concession stands are available at Main Beach Park.

PECK RECREATION CENTER & PARK

ADOLPH WURN PARK

Elm Street, corner of 10th and 11th streets, Fernandina Beach, 277-7350. This 104-year-old former schoolhouse offers a gymnasium, weight room, outdoor field, volleyball and basketball courts and aerobics room. The center houses a computer lab, a library, an auditorium and a reception room.

2115 Dean Road. A basketball court, public pool, playground equipment and restrooms are featured.

PETER’S POINT

BEACH & PEACH URBAN PARK

Off South Fletcher Avenue. A county beach park with covered picnic areas, fishing, restrooms and outdoor showers.

SOUTHSIDE

10013 Anders Blvd. This park has nearly 69 acres of undeveloped land, with a pond for fishing and 1.25 miles of trails.

CUBA HUNTER PARK 3620 Bedford Road. A skate park, football fields, hiking trails, playground equipment, grills and picnic shelters.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY

8533 Acanthus Drive. A lighted baseball field, two softball fields and four tennis courts, grills, playground equipment and restrooms.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD PARK

ANASTASIA STATE RECREATION AREA St. Augustine Beach, 1340 A1A S. at S.R. 3, 461-9322, floridastateparks.org/anastasia. A bird sanctuary and natural preserve with coastal camping, swimming, sunbathing, surfing, hiking, biking, sailboarding, canoeing, fishing and boating.

FAVER-DYKES STATE PARK

9800 Crystal Springs Road. This 37-acre park offers baseball fields, tennis courts, handball courts, soccer fields, playground equipment, exercise area and community center.

100 Faver-Dykes Road, at I-95 & U.S. 1, 794-0997. An aquatic preserve featuring a state canoe trail. More than 1,000 acres along Pellicer Creek for camping, fishing, picnics, birding, hiking and nature walks. Open 8 a.m.-sunset.

TILLY K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK

FORT MOSE HISTORIC STATE PARK

7000 Roosevelt Blvd., 573-2498. A 509-acre park features nature and hiking trails, off-road biking, wildlife watchtower, outdoor classroom and nature center, nature resource library, archery

Fort Mose Trail, off U.S. 1, St. Augustine, 823-2232.

Birdwatching, a picnic pavilion, a boardwalk and history tours. Open from 8 a.m. till sundown daily.

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is available along more than nine miles of nature trails and old service roads that wind through the interior of the reserve.

LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK S.R. A1A (Heckscher Drive), Ft. George Island, 251-2320.

Boasts a complete cross section of a barrier island. A fourmile nature trail on a sea island with maritime forests, dunes and salt marshes, located just south of Big Talbot Island.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT AREA

1300 Duval St., St. Augustine, 209-0395. This 24,000-square-foot community center is located in the heart of West Augustine and includes a full-size gymnasium, swimming pool and splash park.

13165 Mt. Pleasant Road, Jacksonville, 641-7155. Part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, the area has four miles of hiking trails over sand dunes and through maritime forests, as well as an observation tower overlooking a pristine saltmarsh.

TREATY PARK

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA

1595 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine, 829-8807. This large regional park offers a picnic shelter, trails, tennis and racquetball courts, volleyball court, skate park, dog park, lighted baseball and softball fields, multipurpose field and playground.

4567 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Jacksonville, 620-1810. UNF features 5 miles of nature trails and boardwalks through a natural preserve. Some are wheelchair accessible. Trails are open daily, sunrise to sunset.

HIKING TRAILS S.R. A1A (Heckscher Drive), Ft. George Island, 251-2320 Located 20 miles east of downtown Jacksonville, this park offers five separate hiking trails on a sea island with diverse habitats, ideal for photography and birdwatching.

2060 S.R. 13, St. Johns, between the St. Johns River and William Bartram Scenic & Historic Highway. Majestic canopy oaks, wildlife and birds are featured in the 54.5 acre park, also home to a historic farmhouse and a shed, circa 1900, and a two-story structure that housed curios collected by the former owner. Hiking trails, a river boardwalk, fishing and visitors’ center are also onsite.

ARGYLE FOREST PARK

SOLOMON CALHOUN COMMUNITY CENTER & SWIMMING POOL

BIG TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK

8000 Baymeadows Road E. Situated between Baymeadows Road East and S.R. 9A , this park has grills, a playground and soccer fields.

WESTSIDE

505 Guana River Road, South Ponte Vedra Beach, 823-4500, nerrs.noaa.gov/GTM/welcome.html. Located off A1A, Guana offers 73,352 acres of freshwater and saltwater fishing, boating on the Guana and Tolomato rivers, nature study, ocean swimming and surfing, birding, picnicking, hiking and mountain biking. The Environmental Education Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.

686 Goodbread Drive, Callahan, 225-9611. Playground, baseball, softball and football fields, tennis courts, picnic shelter, restrooms and a gymnasium are featured.

ALPINE GROVES PARK

1541 Hendricks Ave. Youth ball, basketball and lighted tennis courts, playground equipment, picnic area and shelters.

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9A/BAYMEADOWS REGIONAL PARK

SOUTHSIDE PARK

Designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers firm and featuring the bronze sculpture “Life,” Memorial Park on the St. Johns River is a Riverside touchstone.

BLACK CREEK PARK & TRAIL Green Cove Springs/Fleming Island, (386) 329-4404. This park is the staging area for a seven-mile pedestrian/bicycle trail that runs along U.S. 17 between Green Cove Springs and Orange Park. Paved parking area, covered pavilion and restrooms.

TILLY K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK Timuquana & Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville. This 509-acre park offers three miles of mixed hiking trails and two miles of off-road biking trails. Trails run through sand hills, forest and swamp. Open 5 a.m.-9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time.

CANOE & KAYAK SPOTS

No motorboat can recreate the intimacy between a kayaker and the water. Here are a few perfect spots to enjoy the benefits of shallow-water exploring, with zero risk of manatee casualties.

Cumberland Island, launch from St. Marys Inlet.

Fort George Inlet, launch from behind the Alimacani fish camp or Huguenot Park.

EGAN’S CREEK GREENWAY

Simpson’s Creek, launch from Fort George Inlet and

2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, 277-7350. Grass-covered, mosquito-controlled roads along Egan’s Creek can be used for walking or bicycling. The park is a favorite spot for birdwatchers, is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and leashed dogs are allowed.

paddling to Nassau Sound.

Huguenot Park, launch from almost anywhere along the 450 acres of beachfront.

Julington or Durbin creeks, launch from Mandarin Park.

Doctors Inlet/Lake, launch from Whitey’s Fish Camp and paddling Fish Eating Creek north or launch from one of the marinas along U.S. 17.

Black Creek, launch from Jennings Forest or the city dock in Baldwin.

St. Marys River, launch from Hidden River Ranch in St. George, Ga., Stokes Bridge on S.R. 121.

FAVER-DYKES STATE PARK 15 miles south of St. Augustine at I-95 & U.S. 1, 794-0997 There are two 5-mile hiking trails, several miles of land available for hiking, and a dock for launching canoes and kayaks.

FLORIDA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL 1-877-445-3352 or 1-800-343-1882, floridatrail.org. More than 1,400 miles of continuous trail run from the Gulf Island National Seashore near Pensacola to the Big Cyprus National Preserve near Miami and Naples. A portion of the Florida Trail can be found in the southwestern quadrant of Clay County.

GUANA TOLOMATO MATANZAS RESERVE South Ponte Vedra Beach on A1A, 823-4500. Hiking and biking

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, launch from the boat ramp or the dam.

Pellicer Creek near Marineland, launch from FaverDykes State Park.

The Intracoastal Waterway is full of hidden water trails through marsh flats, launch further south near Matanzas Inlet.

Experience the somewhat awkward exhilaration of kayaksurfing, launch anywhere along the Atlantic Ocean.

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The club Eclipse features international grooves and spinning moves when British club sensation DJ Deekline (pictured) and local fave DJ Sharaz face off in a night billed as UK vs. US on Saturday, July 16 at 9 p.m. at 4219 St Johns Ave., Jacksonville. Dave Berg, Cram and J-Roll are also on hand to lend some added spin power at the popular Avondale hangout.

Advance tickets are $10; $15 at the door.

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After spending years teaching students how to decipher the electric guitar at Boston’s Berklee School of Music, Bobby Lee Rodgers traveled down to Georgia where he hooked up with Col. Bruce Hampton & The Codetalkers. For the next decade-plus, this journeyman singersongwriter and jam scene fave peeled off some hellacious guitar licks alongside such likeminded pickers as Jimmy Herring, Howlin’ Wolf’s sideman Hubert Sumlin and bluegrass guru-violinist Vassar Clements. Rodgers performs along with Yancy Clegg on Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m. at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Advance tickets are $10. 246-2473.

NEW BLUES CHRIS THOMAS KING

Baton Rouge-born Chris Thomas King is a true 21st-century bluesman, taking the decidedly American musical from the delta into the digital age. While perhaps best known for his star turns in “Ray” and “O Brother Where Art Thou?”, this rootsy renaissance man has helped pioneer the fusion genre of rap-blues, started his own record label and somehow found the time to sell more than 10 million records while winning a Grammy and a CMA award. Jeez! When does this dude ever find the time to have the blues?

King performs on Saturday, July 16 at 10 p.m. at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach.

Tickets are $15. 247-6636.

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REEL LIFE KINGFISH TOURNEY

The 31st annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is held from July 18-23 — five days of fun for fishing fans and landlubbers alike. Up to 600 boats and 20,000-plus spectators enjoy food, live music, boat displays and some fierce competition including a junior angler, redfish and the kingfish competition.

The Junior Angler checkout kicks off on Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 a.m.; the Red Fish tourney starts on Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 a.m. and the Kingfish Tournament gets underway on Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22 at 6:30 a.m. at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek, 8203 Heckscher Drive. The weigh-in is on Friday at 3 p.m. and the awards ceremony is on Saturday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Registration is $375. 251-3011. Proceeds benefit local charities. kingfishtournament.com

Northeast Florida citizens suffering from Pottermania withdrawal can get their magical fix when Cinemark Tinseltown presents a marathon showing all eight Harry Potter films starting on Wednesday, July 13 with an 11 a.m. screening of 2001’s “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone,” followed by three more films. The sorcery overload continues on Thursday, July 14 with a 2:15 p.m. screening of “Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix,” (’07) followed by two more films, culminating in a midnight run of the series’ final flick, “Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2.” The theater is at 4535 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville. A twoday pass for all eight screenings is $38. 998-2122.

COMEDY CHRIS TUCKER

Chris Tucker is best known for being the wise-cracking sidekick in the cinematic series of Ice Cube’s “Friday” (as the high yet somehow still manic sidekick Smokey) and Det. Carter in the ass-kicking Jackie Chan “Rush Hour” crime comedies, but this Decatur-born comedian is also known to deliver solid side-splitting standup humor.

The former “Def Comedy Jam” star has a serious side, though. Through DNA testing, the 38-year-old actor navigated a journey of his paternal ancestry, going as far as to travel to Cameroon with host Henry Louis Gates in the insightful 2006 PBS documentary, “African American Lives.” Tucker performs on Friday, July 15 at 8 p.m. at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $45.75-$69.75. 630-3900.

WIZ KHALIFA

Rapper Wiz Khalifa (born Cameron Jibril Thomaz) cultivated his unique moniker from a hybrid of “wiz” (shortened from wisdom) and the Arabic word khalifa which loosely translates as “representative.”

Savvy hip-hop fans know that this 23-year-old Pittsburgh-based prodigy represents the freshest crop of “420”-friendly rappers who know how to cut wise with the rhymes while dropping chart-busting beats.

Most recently, Khalifa’s jam “Black and Yellow” smoked up the charts to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He performs with Big Sean and Chevy Woods on Sunday, July 17 at 6 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. Tickets are $24.50 and $34.50. 209-0367.

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he back-to-school comedy “Larry Crowne” could stand to learn lessons on originality and the ways of love. While sentimental audiences will want to grade on a curve, the blame for this movie misfire belongs squarely with director Tom Hanks. “Larry Crowne” is Hanks’ first directorial effort since 1996’s similarly buoyant and lightweight “That Thing You Do!” This time, Hanks’ offering feels inherently slight, and those who’ve caught the trailer can be sure they’ve seen its funniest moments.

It’s as if the Hollywood royalty of Hanks and costar Julia Roberts, up for playing anything except (God forbid) unlikable, threw this romantic comedy together as a stopgap affair.

This flimsy approach makes “Larry Crowne” come off as friendly, desperate-to-be-liked filler between bigger, more potent projects. Even more telling is that the film’s only bracing, vividly acted and weighty moments take place not between

intentions; too bad that’s not enough.

The movie begins promisingly, with the convivial Larry, dressed in his employer’s Targetesque uniform of khakis and red polo shirt, happily connecting with colleagues and customers at U-Mart, a superstore seemingly hybrid of Target and Walmart. Soon enough, multiple employee-of-the-month honoree Larry is being told that his lack of a college degree means that he can’t move up, and thus must leave the company. The firing scene is a bit of a mixup, played straight by Hanks, but played for laughs by the actors portraying his boss and co-workers.

There are other overcast moments sketched into the plot and several additional nods to the economic downturn. Larry’s quirky but lovable neighbor Lamar (Cedric the Entertainer), a millionaire game-show winner who spends his days holding a perpetual garage sale, even refers to the Great Depression (and an oblique nod to the 1936 Depression-themed rom-com “My Man Godfrey”): “The fired man is the forgotten man. It’s diabolical.”

And yet the bulk of “Larry Crowne” is sunny to a fault and intermittently funny, as Larry begins negotiating life without a regular routine, and with no steady source of income.

The socially awkward former company man is rapidly transformed into a nearly cool overgrown kid on a campus setting slightly reminiscent of NBC’s hit “Community.”

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Hanks and Roberts, but during the nasty verbal fights between Roberts’ liquor-loving professor Mercedes Tainot and her husband Dean, struggling sci-fi writer and Internet porn hound played by Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”).

In contrast, the scenes between Roberts and Hanks, as an older-than-traditional student, are wholly unremarkable: The actors give competent readings of a subpar script, co-written by Hanks and Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) that in all likelihood never would’ve seen the light of day had it not been for the project’s cumulative star power.

The trouble with “Larry Crowne,” in part, is one of tone. Hanks seems to want to say something profound about the hardships associated with life during the Great Recession, or to at least offer some deeply poignant moments. He also wants to deliver a gentle comedy sure to appeal to the crowd not flocking to 3-D movies featuring 1-D characters or multiple massive explosions.

Essentially, he wants to reach everyone who isn’t male or younger than 13. These are noble

The socially awkward former company man is rapidly transformed into a nearly cool overgrown kid on a campus setting slightly reminiscent of NBC’s hit “Community.” He rides a motorbike, and pals around with a fauxgang of Vespa riders that includes cute, bubbly Talia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and her mildly jealous boyfriend Dell (Wilmer Valderrama).

There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a spin with the gang on a sunny SoCal day to the sound of Tom Petty’s “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” watching the quirky economics professor Dr. Matsutani (George Takei) crack himself up in front of befuddled listeners, or taking in the sight of a lonely adult student warming to the million-dollar smile of his slightly embittered but beautiful teacher. It’s just that nobody breaks a sweat here. There’s no real conflict, little plot tension and nothing to learn from too many unearned, life-changing moments.

“Larry Crowne” is bland stuff, sure to fade from memory by the start of the fall semester.

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ey, it turns out that we went to the moon in 1969 not to deal the Soviets a Cold War smackdown but to grab a crashed UFO. “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” tells us so.

There are some awesome, goose-bumpy moments as we see the iconic imagery of that first Apollo landing retuned to an unfamiliar story, as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin climb over a lunar rise, stare in awe at the sight before them, and step into an honest-to-Spielberg alien spacecraft to have a look around.

If we could briefly forget that this is a Michael Bay flick, what with all the genuine wonder and dread in the first few minutes of “Dark of the Moon,” that skill is soon woefully erased. The director cuts from the lunar surface to a woman’s barely clad ass waving in our collective face. I’d like to think that Bay was making a sly joke about the moon, except he’s not sly, and that wouldn’t make the moment forgivable. It’s just, you know, a woman’s ass in the camera — because that’s how Bay rolls.

The boy can’t help it. In another scene, with the collusion of screenwriter Ehren Kruger, Bay invites us to “look at the curves.” Someone onscreen is talking — pointlessly, as it turns out — about a classic car, but the camera is on “actress” Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s character Carly, who never goes anywhere dressed in less than f*ck-me pumps or an evening dress better suited as a handkerchief. Ya gotta wonder why Bay didn’t just get a hot supermodelturned-“actress” to replace Shia LaBeouf, so this horndog auteur wouldn’t have to decide whether to focus on her or on the giant alien robots beating the sh*t out of each other.

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Naturally, this plan entails endless warfare.

“Dark of the Moon” is an orgy of random, bloodless violence with some jingo-juice stirred in for an extra kick. The Autobots are America’s friends, totally against illegal nuke projects in the Middle East. (Take that, Middle East! Too bad you didn’t find your own giant robot best friends!)

You can tell the Decepticons are bad because they hate freedom and stuff, and also because their leader blows the head off the Lincoln Memorial and then sits on Abe’s marble throne.

One can feel Bay’s directorial erection poking out of the screen when dudes in combat fatigues shout stuff like, “Notify the 101st this is a copyright protected pro Airborne!” and “All right, demo team, let’s crack steel!” Later, the American flag billows in the breeze in that glorious-on-fi lm golden hour For questions, please call your advertising representative at 260-9770. RUN DATE: 62811 of sunset-or-sunrise. Who would have thought FAXis YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 that such contrive patriotism even better delivered in IMAX 3-D? Produced by jw Checked by Sales R promise of benefit support Ask for Action It’s probably a bonus that it’s impossible to care one whit about any of these characters.

Sam seamlessly shifts gears from being a whiny loser to an obnoxious asshole. His “superhot” supermodel girlfriend Cary makes Barbie look downright insightful. Combine these nimrods with some animated robots, a lame storyline and numbing special effects and we’re rendered catatonic from sheer indifference. If I could tell what was going on in half the action sequences, I might fear for the safety of everyone involved, but this godawful flick frees me ever caring. © 2006 I do worry, though, for the likes of poor actors like Frances McDormand and Alan Tudyk, doing their best to muster shreds of their dignity in roles that don’t leave them much room for that. (Patrick Dempsey and John Malkovich have clearly learned how to stifle shame, having already appeared in, respectively, “Made of Honor” and “Eragon.”) Leonard Nimoy has it worst: As the voice of that alien Einstein, Sentinel Prime, he’s forced to regurgitate one of Spock’s most famous lines, and make it mean exactly the opposite of what it meant. Most illogical, indeed. Please, Scotty, beam me up!

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NOW SHOWING BAD TEACHER **G@ 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.

Cameron Diaz gives movie-lovers some lessons in raunchy comedy as teacher-from-hell Ms. Halsey in director Jake Kasdan’s new film. Co-starring Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal.

BBUDDAH HOGA TERA BAAP **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square Puri Jagannath’s crime thriller tells the story of a flamboyant, retired hitman who returns to India for one last job.

BRIDESMAIDS *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Discerning moviegoers will be unwilling to divorce themselves from their hard-earned cash to see this vapid, unholy marriage of bad jokes and a weak cast, starring Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph.

BUCK **** Rated PG • Regal Beach Blvd.

This award-winning documentary is about Buck Brannaman, the “horse-whisperer” who really doesn’t whisper; he motions and snaps to train the horses. It’s an interesting glimpse into one man’s relationships with animals — and with other humans.

CARS 2 ***@ Rated G • 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.

This latest road-worthy animated flick from the gang at PIXAR pits Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) in a face-off (grill-off?) with his four-wheeled foe Francesco Bernoulli (John Turturro) in the World Grand Prix. Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt and Michael Caine lend their voices to this highoctane, summer thrill ride.

DELHI BELLY **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square This Bollywood import from director Abhinay Deo is about three roommates pulled into the web of a dangerous gangster.

FORKS OVER KNIVES **@@ Rated PG • Regal Beach Blvd.

Lee Fulkerson’s documentary delivers a pointed argument that a vegetarian diet can control and even reverse the effects of certain diseases. Included are interviews with Neal Barnard, Joey Aucoin and Gene Baur.

GREEN LANTERN **G@ 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.

This latest cinematic offering from the Marvel Comics universe is a little light on originality but delivers bright thrills with special effects and a decent performance by Ryan Reynolds as the ring-sporting, green-suited hero of the film’s title. Co-starring Blake Lively, Tim Robbins, Angela Bassett and Peter Sarsgaard.

THE HANGOVER PART II **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This lowball comedy sequel to the ’09 hit is a “Gross Encounter of the Second Kind” that now has Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifinakis and (yep) a monkey waking up with booze-induced amnesia in Thailand.

HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 **@@ Rated PG-13 • Opens July 15 It’s the final film adaptation of the immensely popular series!

Harry, Ron and Hermione battle against evil Lord Voldemort to save both the Wizards and Muggles of this world! Zoinks!

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Ralph Fiennes star in this long-awaited conclusion to this magical saga!

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HORRIBLE BOSSES ***@ 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.

Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis star in this black comedy about three dimwits who decide to join forces and murder their respective bosses, played by Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell. Co-starring Donald Sutherland, Bob Newhart, Ron White, Jamie Foxx, Colin Farrell and Julie (Claire from “Modern Family”) Bowen.

IRONCLAD **@@ Rated R • AMC Regency Square Paul Giamatti, James Purefoy, Kate Mara and Brian Cox star in director Jonathan English’s gripping tale of the 13thcentury Knights Templar and their fight to defend Rochester Castle from the tyrannical King John.

KUNG FU PANDA 2 ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues This high-steppin’ sequel about animals who happen to be martial arts experts delivers some real kicks with the voices of Jack Black, Gary Oldman, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen and Jackie Chan.

LARRY CROWNE **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, 5 Points Theatre, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Reviewed in this issue.

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, San Marco Theatre Woody Allen’s latest stars Owen Wilson as a Hollywood screenwriter on vacation in Paris who’s inexplicably transported to the City of Lights … in the 1920s. This well-received romantic comedy features an ensemble cast including Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Martin Sheen and Rachel McAdams.

MONTE CARLO **@@ Rated PG • 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.

Teen-geared fare starring Selena Gomez (OMG!) and Katie Cassidy as adventurous young women who spend summer vaca looking for fun, romance and a good deal on a yacht in Monte Carlo.

MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This well-meaning, family-geared flick about millionaire Tom Popper (Jim Carrey) and the flock of penguins he inherits from his late father never really takes flight. Co-starring Ophelia Lovibond, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll and Angela Lansbury, and a whole bunch of adorable penguins.

PHASE 7 **@@ Rated R • Opens July 15 at AMC Orange Park In the near future, a husband and wife battle killer-plagueinfested neighbors trying to break into their apartment in this funky Argentinean horror import from writer-director Nicolás Goldbart.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island Johnny Depp’s return performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in this popular swashbuckling series keeps an otherwise predictable film afloat. Also starring Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane and Geoffrey Rush and Keith “I don’t really need the money” Richards.

SUPER 8 ***@ 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.

J.J. Abrams’ kid-geared UFO romp doesn’t reach the dazzling heights set by his mentor/producer Steven Spielberg, but “Super 8” still soars on the strengths of a fun story and likeable cast.

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON @@@@ 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., WGHoF

“Uh, gee thanks. I guess looking like ‘The Fat Beatle’ should be taken as a compliment.” Paul Giamatti considers going medieval on thine arse in the 13th-century action flick “Ironclad.”

IMAX Theatre Reviewed in this issue.

5:45 p.m. on July 14 in the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. 630-1741.

THE TREE OF LIFE ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park Director Terrence Malick’s film, starring Sean Penn and Brad Pitt, uses an innovative plotline and special effects to tell the story of a man’s search for meaning in the complex relationship he once shared with his father.

POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Everything Must Go,” “Water for Elephants” and “Limitless” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine.

829-3101.

WINNIE THE POOH **@@ Rated G • Opens July 15 at AMC Regency Square Walt Disney returns to the Hundred Acre Wood in this revival of author A.A. Milne’s enchanting tale of Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Eeyore, Roo and a honey-loving bear named Pooh.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown Director Matt Vaughn’s excellent addition to this much-loved Marvel Comics adaptation delivers a parallel history of the ’60s that splices JFK, the Bay of Pigs missile crisis and mutant DNA into one bang-up action flick.

ZOOKEEPER *G@@ Rated PG • 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.

This goofy comedy stars Kevin James as Griffin, a lonelyhearted zookeeper who learns the ways of courtship and love from the caged animals in his care; still a felony act in most states. Co-starring Rosario Dawson, Donnie Wahlberg and the voices of Nick Nolte, Adam Sandler, Sly Stallone, Cher, Judd Apatow, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love and Don Rickles.

OTHER FILMS THE PINK PANTHER “Take your filthy hands off my asp!” The Summer Movie Classics series continues with the original 1963 mystery/ comedy starring Peter Sellers, David Niven and Capucine at 2 p.m. on July 17 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $7.50. 355-2787.

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN Jim Kirk is having a meltdown in this sci-fi film screened at

5 POINTS THEATRE “Larry Crowne” runs at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on July 12, 13 and 14 at 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville.

359-0047.

WGHOF IMAX THEATER “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” is screened along with “Born To Be Wild 3D,” “The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D” (featuring Kelly Slater), “Hubble 3D” and “Under The Sea 3D,” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, Exit 323 off I-95, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. “Harry Potter & the Deadly Hallows Part 2” starts on July 15. worldgolfimax.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY THE LINCOLN LAWYER Matthew McConaughey stars as a sleazy attorney who finds his own sense of morality after discovering he may have been set up by an even sleazier client, a millionaire playboy (Ryan Phillippe).

RANGO Johnny Depp and Timothy Olyphant lend their voices to this wild and wooly animated Western about a chameleon trying to save his town from corruption.

INSIDIOUS “The good news? The house isn’t haunted. The bad news?

Your kid is riddled with demons!” Director James Wan’s chilling spookfest stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne as parents who must deal with a pesky demonic possession.

GONG: FRENCH TV 1971-73 Camembert Èlectrique! Fans of prog rock and ’70s psychedelic damage will want to pick up this classic collection of live performances by Daevid Allen and the rest of his “Pothead Pixies.”

AREA THEATERS AMELIA ISLAND Carmike Amelia Island 7, 1132 S. 14th St., 261-9867 ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888 BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889 BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398 FIVE POINTS 5 Points Theatre, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 NORTHSIDE Hollywood River City 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880

ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUN Carmike Fleming Island 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd., 621-0221 SAN MARCO San Marco Theatre, 1996 San Marco Blvd., 396-4845 SOUTHSIDE Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., 998-2122 ST. AUGUSTINE Epic Theatres, 112 Theatre Drive, 797-5757 IMAX Theater, World Golf Village, 940-IMAX Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., 829-3101

Let me stand next to your fire: Red-hot hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa takes time to enjoy his current crop of success.

Whether it’s business or pleasure, rapper Wiz Khalifa burns down the competition WIZ KHALIFA with BIG SEAN and CHEVY WOODS Sunday, July 17 at 6 p.m.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., Anastasia Island Tickets are $24.50 and $34.50 209-0367

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arrying on in the grand stoner-rap tradition of Cypress Hill, Snoop Dogg and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Pittsburgh’s Wiz Khalifa has a bevy of ganja-themed albums to his name: mixtapes like 2008’s “Grow Season,” ’09’s “Burn After Rolling” and ’10’s “Kush and Orange Juice,” along with last year’s majorlabel debut “Rolling Papers.” But Khalifa, born Cameron Thomaz in 1987, is no glassy-eyed slouch when it comes to making his hip-hop dreams come true.

Taking his moniker from his childhood nickname and the Arabic word for messenger, Wiz Khalifa took command of his burgeoning career from the outset. At 14, he convinced his dad to buy his first stash of equipment, and throughout high school, his “hip-hop mom” Peachie managed his early forays into the music business. Releasing his first mixtape, “Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania,” and his first full-length, “Show and Prove,” in 2006 via local Pittsburgh label Rostrum Records, Khalifa attracted attention from Rolling Stone, XXL and VIBE, all of which deemed the 19-year-old an artist to watch.

That in turn caught the eye of Warner Brothers Records, which released his dance-tinged debut single, “Say Yeah,” in 2007. That jam promptly hit the Billboard Top 20, but Khalifa decided to part ways with the major label in 2009, wanting to exert more control over his output. In the 21st-century hip-hop world, that meant releasing a prodigious amount of material for free via the Internet. Like Lil’ Wayne, Freddie Gibbs and regular collaborator Curren$y, Khalifa has focused on maintaining his online presence, attracting million of fans

and followers on Twitter and Facebook.

That loyal following allowed Wiz to return to his original home at Rostrum and release three more in-demand mixtapes in 2009 alone, creating a big-enough buzz to place that year’s coyly titled “Deal Or No Deal” album at the top of the iTunes hip-hop charts. It’s an idea around which the major labels are just now wrapping their heads: Give fans a heaping pile of free material, and they’re more likely to buy something when it becomes available. “The Internet [has] let me bring people into my world,” Khalifa told Interview Magazine last month. “And for free, so that when it came time to support what I’m doing and pay for it, they wanted to. They’re

That meant no one even raised an eyebrow when, last September, Khalifa recorded “Black and Yellow,” a party-starting ode to his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers and the first single for his 2011 album “Rolling Papers.” Of course, it was a fortuitous move, as the Steelers eventually advanced to the Super Bowl, making Khalifa’s song their unofficial anthem; the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins even co-opted it for their recent celebrations, and the video has now grabbed 85 million views on YouTube.

The heavy buzz worked — “Rolling Papers” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts in March, and “Black and Yellow” has already been certified triple-platinum.

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Khalifa recorded “Black And Yellow,” a party-starting ode to his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers — a fortuitous move, as the Steelers eventually advanced to the Super Bowl. not being forced to support it; they want to support it.”

2010 was even better to Khalifa: He appeared on the cover of XXL, toured with the star-studded Rock the Bells festival, received The Source’s “Rookie of the Year” and MTV’s “Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010” awards and topped Twitter’s trending topics and Google’s top searches with yet another stellar mixtape, “Kush and Orange Juice.” He also coordinated his own “Waken Baken” 50-city tour last fall, selling out every venue along the way. The major labels came calling again, this time in the form of Atlantic Records, which allowed Khalifa to maintain ties with Rostrum while offering an international platform to keep doing what he’d always been doing. “The main thing is keeping it all in your hands,” Khalifa told Interview. “I’m as involved now in everything I do as I’ve been since day one.”

So where does Wiz Khalifa go next? Well, he’s gained even more mainstream publicity by dating Kanye West’s former girlfriend, model Amber Rose; supposedly, the two rappers almost came to blows at Coachella in April after Kanye took a verbal shot at Rose. But Khalifa has mostly shied away from hip hop’s long tradition of run-ins with rival rappers and the law — amazingly, the passionate pot promoter has been arrested only once for carrying the green stuff. When he was just getting started back in 2006, Khalifa told Brotha Ash Productions, “Whatever they put me as, I know I’m definitely not a gangsta.” And last month Wiz reiterated that to Interview Magazine. “Honestly, I’m consumed by the work. I’m always recording and working on my brand beyond just the music. I just try to keep that connection to normalcy.”

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Walk the Line: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit pace themselves before their Mojo Kitchen performance in Jax Beach on July 19.

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Road warrior rocker Jason Isbell delivers high-voltage Americana and honky-tonk blues JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT with JOHNNY CORNDAWG Tuesday, July 19 at 9:30 p.m.

Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach Advance tickets are $15; $18 at the door, 247-6636

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our years and four solo albums later, Jason Isbell still can’t shake the “former Drive-By Trucker” tag. But that’s OK with the Northern Alabama singer-songwriter, whose expertly crafted, intricately detailed work shines a light on modern life in the South in much the same celebrated way as Patterson Hood 2011 and company. Isbell’s latest set, “Here We Rest,” is rooted even more firmly in his rural, God-fearing homeland, hitting country music touchstones he’s shied away from in the past, while his whip-sharp backing band The 400 Unit continues to gel into one of music scene’s finest outfits. Isbell spoke with Folio Weekly about life on the road, his current home on tiny Lightning Rod Records and what it means to be a musician in wartime.

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Folio Weekly: By the time you hit Jacksonville Beach, you’ll have been on the road for almost five months straight. Have you maintained your excitement?

Jason Isbell: It’s been two-and-a-half months since I’ve been home last, so I’m more exhausted than excited. But it’s been going well; we’ve had really good crowds at all the shows, and I feel 2011 like we’ve really consolidated as a group.

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F.W.: It’s interesting that, even after four critically acclaimed albums, you still get introduced as “former Drive-By Trucker Jason Isbell.” How long do you think that will go on?

J.I.: Man, nowadays it could be so much worse.

They could call me “former” a lot of things — former shitty husband, former college dropout.

I’ll take former Drive-By Trucker. We just keep on trying to do good things; people will get over it when they get over it.

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F.W.: After three albums as Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, do you think the whole outfit is truly hitting its stride?

J.I.: It really feels like it. Solidifying the rhythm section went a long way toward that; we shuffled between drummers for a few years, and then

finally latched on to Chad [Gamble] about three years ago. That’s been really good for me, to relax and be comfortable knowing that I’m playing with the same people over and over again.

We’re a pretty well-oiled machine at this point. I wouldn’t want to follow us, put it that way.

F.W.: I understand the title for your latest album, “Here We Rest,” is derived from Alabama’s original state motto?

J.I.: I spent a lot of time around the people I grew up with, talking to folks that work all day, have a few beers, go home to have dinner, or stay and have too many beers. It was good for me because I realized the poignancy of the stories that they were telling. And that gave me my voice back in some ways.

F.W.: How did that voice change? A lot of reviews mention that “Here We Rest” is quieter and more subdued than your past work.

J.I.: I don’t think it was a coming-of-age change; I think it just came from the place that I was in last year and the time I spent at home with my family. Those topics endear themselves to a quieter record sometimes, but the next one we make will almost certainly be louder and more impactful.

F.W.: I felt the authenticity of “Tour of Duty” in my bones, as my sister-in-law is currently serving in Iraq. Did that come straight from the source, someone you know?

J.I.: That came from a few different firsthand accounts and some reading I’ve done. A lot of people from Northern Alabama are either over there now or have been; some have come home alive and some haven’t. It’s a subject that’s always been at the forefront of my mind. People ask why I write so much about war, which surprises me, because it’s such a huge part of the whole American experience of being alive right now. I’m not a pacifist by nature; I just like good ideas. I’m a big fan of well-thoughtout, honestly delivered action. Sometimes that happens, and sometimes it doesn’t. But it’s not the fault of the people who are over there in the sand getting shot at all day. I have the utmost respect for those folks.

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CONCERTS THIS WEEK

MINDSLIP, DOWN THEORY, SATURATE The local rock starts at 8 p.m. on July 12 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

NATURAL CHILD, THE COUGS, TAM TAM THE SANDWICH MAN & THE MAGICAL SUGAR COOKIES, SOLID PONY Nashville garage rockers Natural Child play at 8 p.m. on July 12 at Ring of Fire Honky Tonk, 113 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine.

Admission is $6. 460-2641.

ON MY HONOR, STRIKEBACK, YOUR FAVORITE HERO, A DANGER TO MYSELF, A CALL FOR KYLIE, BENEATH THE UNKNOWN, AMONGST THE FORGOTTEN The local punk and emo bands kick off at 6 p.m. on July 13 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

CLOUD 9 These area rockers perform at 6:30 p.m. on July 13 at Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant, 691 N. First St., Jax Beach.

270-0025.

JAMEY JOHNSON The contemporary country fave plays at 7 p.m. on July 13 at Whisky River, 4850 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $20; $25 day of show. 645-5571.

BRYAN RIPPER Singer-songwriter Ripper performs at 8 p.m. on July 13 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville.

854-6060.

FRAMING HANLEY, STATE YOUR CAUSE, 3 PILL MORNING, BLEEDING IN STEREO These rockers hit the stage at 8 p.m. on July 13 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $15. 398-7496.

BIKE NIGHT at THE LANDING with THE RIDE Local rockers The Ride perform at 6 p.m. on July 14 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. The biker-friendly event also features bike washes, on-site tattooing, food, drinks and giveaways. 353-1188.

MICHAEL GARRETT This singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. on July 14 at Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, 816 A1A N., Ponte Vedra.

280-7766.

OSCAR MIKE, THE HEAD, ONE SHEET, HOLIDAZED, AUDZIO Local rockers hit the stage at 7 p.m. on July 14 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

JONATHAN BYRD, THE McMAKEN BROTHERS These traditional and bluegrass artists perform at 8 p.m. on July 14 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $15. 399-1740.

AARON SHEEKS Local singer-songwriter Sheeks performs at 8 p.m. on July 14 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville. 854-6060.

ROLL OUT THE GUNS, BLACK JET RADIO St. Auggie band Roll Out the Guns plays at 8 p.m. on July 14 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

BLISTUR Rockers Blistur pop onstage at 9 p.m. on July 14 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Jacksonville. 645-5162.

CRIMSON CITY ROMANCE, THE MAGISTRATE, AMONGST THE FORGOTTEN, REVENGEFULLHATE, BECOMING THE VILLAIN Local faves CCR are on at 7 p.m. on July 15 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

DANKA, TASTE BUDS, JAHMEN, ALTERED REALITY These bands fire it up at 8 p.m. on July 15 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Advance tickets are $8. 246-2473.

DANNY KENT Local artist Kent plays at 8 p.m. on July 15 at Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, 816 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. 280-7766.

SUNBEARS! and MAREN PARUSEL NEFla electro poppers Sunbears! appear at 8 p.m. on July 15 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

DOMENIC PATRUNO This singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. on July 15 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville. 854-6060.

CANDY LEE, DROPA STONE These groove-friendly rockers perform at 9 p.m. on July 15 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

YANKEE SLICKERS Local hippie rockers Yankee Slickers perform at 9 p.m. on July 15 and 16 at The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park. 246-0611.

ATTENTION SYSTEM, GIRLS ON FILM, HUMAN FACTORS LAB, TIM CURRY The neo-new wave starts at 9 p.m. on July 15 at Club TSI, 333 E. Bay St., Jacksonville.

BIG ENGINE Area faves Big Engine roll onstage at 9 p.m. on July 15 and 16 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Jacksonville.

645-5162.

DARKHORSE SALOON These local rock stallions gallop onstage at 9 p.m. on July 15 at Dive Bar, 331 E. Bay St., Jacksonville.

359-9090.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Hannah McMurray appears at 10:30 a.m., Shawn Lightfoot & The Brigade perform at 11:45 a.m., Florida Conservatory of Music is on at 5:30 p.m., Monica Da Silva and Chad Alger perform at 7 p.m. and Robert Lester Folsom plays at 9 p.m. on July 16 at Riverside Arts Market, held under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville. 554-6865.

BENJAMIN BAKER Singer-songwriter Baker is on at 7 p.m. on July 16 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville.

355-9791.

BOBBY LEE RODGERS, YANCY CLEGG Guitar virtuoso Rodgers

performs at 8 p.m. on July 16 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Advance tickets are $10. 246-2473.

DiCARLO THOMPSON Singer-songwriter Thompson appears at 8 p.m. on July 16 at Island Girl Cigar Bar, 7860 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville. 854-6060.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE at the LARIMER Larimer Arts Center presents students from the Palatka Music Center at 8 p.m. on July 16 at 216 Reid St., Palatka. Admission is $7; $5 for students.

(386) 972-4003.

BRENT BYRD CD Release Concert Local singer-songwriter Byrd celebrates his new album, “Time to Start Livin’� at 8 p.m. on July 16 at A1A Ale Works, 1 King St., St. Augustine. 829-2977.

KURT LANHAM Singer-songwriter Lanham performs at 8 p.m. on July 16 at Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, 816 A1A N., Ponte Vedra.

280-7766.

JAMES “TUCKâ€? TUCKER This singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. on July 16 at European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 399-1740.

HELLO DANGER The rockers hit the stage at 8 p.m. on July 16 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

JEFF ZAGERS, RUSSIAN TSARLAG, OUBLIETTE, TRAVIS JOHNSON, LINDSEY LEEPE Nullspace Gallery presents this evening of noise and experimental music at 8 p.m. on July 16 at CoRK Arts District, 2689 Rosselle St., Jacksonville. 716-4202.

MICHAEL PARALLAX, JANE JANE POLLOCK The indie rock kicks off at 9 p.m. on July 16 at Dive Bar, 331 E. Bay St., Jacksonville. 359-9090.

SUNSET CIRCUS CD Release & Video Shoot Local country band Sunset Circus hold an album release party and video shoot, featuring Lauren Elise, at 9 p.m. on July 16 at Cow Patties, 96032 Victoria’s Place, Yulee. 432-8136.

DJ DEEKLINE, DJ SHARAZ, DAVE BERG, CRAM, J-ROLL This night of DJ-fueled mayhem spins out at 9 p.m. on July 16 at Eclipse, 4219 St Johns Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $10; $15 at the door. 387-3582.

CHROMA The local jam faves perform at 9 p.m. on July 16 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach. 277-8010.

DIG DOG, THE 2416, ANCIENT RIVER These delightful local indie rock degenerates perform at 10 p.m. on July 16 at Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Jacksonville. 798-8222.

CHRIS THOMAS KING This Grammy award-winning blues musician performs at 10 p.m. on July 16 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets are $15. 247-6636.

GOLIATH FLORES Multi-instrumentalist Flores performs at 1 p.m.

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PILI PILI Area reggae kings Pili Pili stir it up at 4 p.m. on July 17 at Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, 816 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. 280-7766.

EVANS TRIO This combo plays at 5 p.m. on July 17 at European Street CafĂŠ, 992 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 399-1740.

Super Sunday Punkday with THE ATOM AGE, DAWSON, SHATTERMAT This punk rock extravaganza kicks off at 7 p.m. on July 17 at Lomax Lodge, 822 Lomax St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 634-8813.

WIZ KHALIFA, BIG SEAN, CHEVY WOODS Inventive rapper Wiz Khalifa performs at 6 p.m. on July 17 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., Anastasia Island. Tickets are $24.50 and $34.50. 209-0367.

JERMAINE TAYLOR The contemporary gospel artist performs at 6:45 p.m. on July 17 at Walkers Wine Bar, 2692 Post St., Jacksonville. 894-7465.

FORGETTING FERA, FEEL LIKE LOVE, THE REAL These local rockers play at 7 p.m. on July 17 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

DOLFISH This band hits the stage at 8 p.m. on July 18 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

VITAL REMAINS The thrash metal group plays at 6 p.m. on July 19 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 223-9850.

BASTARD SUNS, TWITCH ANGRY Rockers Bastard Suns play some slightly illegitimate tunes at 8 p.m. on July 19 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Advance tickets are $8. 398-7496.

JASON ISBELL & the 400 UNIT, JONNY CORNDAWG Altcountry rocker Isbell and The 400 Unit perform at 9:30 p.m. on July 19 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Advance tickets are $15; $18 at the door. 247-6636.

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CHAELLE RAE, ACTION ITEM July 22, Freebird Live TRIBAL SEEDS, SEEDLESS, SIDEREAL July 23, Freebird Live BRITNEY SPEARS July 23, Veterans Memorial Arena JAMIE DeFRATES, SUSAN BROWN July 23, European Street HAL McGEE, OTOLATHE, CHRIS NADEAU, DAN REAVES, LUCY BONK, STEVE LADENSACK, RYAN STANLEY July 23, CoRK Arts District LAWRENCE APP July 24, European Street CafÊ MEMPHIBIANS, POLYAMOROUS July 27, Shantytown Pub MARTHA’S TROUBLE, KIMBERLY PAIGE July 28, European Street CafÊ FRONTIERS (Journey Tribute) July 29, Freebird Live ALIEN ANT FARM July 29, Brewster’s Pit FURTHUR featuring BOB WEIR & PHIL LESH July 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ROD MacDONALD July 30, European Street CafÊ THE BRETHREN, GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE July 30, Mojo Kitchen TYLER BRYANT BAND July 30, Brewster’s Pit DONAVON FRANKENREITER, SETH PETTERSEN July 30 & 31, Freebird Live SELENA GOMEZ & THE SCENE, ALLSTAR WEEKEND July 31, St. Augustine Amphitheatre 10 YEARS, MAYLENE & THE SONS OF DISASTER Aug. 1, Freebird Live JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALLSTARS Aug. 1, European Street CafÊ UNCOMMON MUSIC with STEPHEN CAREY, JORDYN JACKSON & SHAWN FISHER, SAM PACETTI, SUNBEARS! Aug. 3, The Florida Theatre POW WOW FESTIVAL with 311, SUBLIME, DEFTONES, G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE, SOJA, MIX MASTER MIKE, MURS Aug. 4-6, Spirit of Suwannee Music Park THE HENCHMEN, THE LIMIT Aug. 4, Jack Rabbits ROD PICOTT, AMANDA SHIRES Aug. 4, European Street CafÊ POOR RICHARDS, AMMO NATION, CAFFIENDS, FFN Aug. 5, Jack Rabbits MATT BUTCHER Aug. 5, CafÊ Eleven BERT QUARTET Aug. 9, European Street CafÊ COL. BRUCE HAMPTON with DUANE TRUCKS Aug. 12, Mojo Kitchen ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION, JERRY DOUGLASS Aug. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PAUL GARFINKLE CD Release Party Aug. 20, European Street CafÊ SLIGHTLY STOOPID, REBELUTION, SHWAYZE, CISCO ADLER

491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. Aug. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll MATISYAHU Aug. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE CHOP TOPS, THE ROCKETZ, THE STRIKERS Aug. 24, from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend Jack Rabbits INDIGO ALLEY, 316 Centre St., 261-7222 Dan Voll & the Alley TAMMERLIN Aug. 25, European Street CafÊ Cats at 8 p.m. every Sat. Frankie’s Jazz Jam at 7:30 p.m. every APPLESEED CAST Aug. 26, Jack Rabbits Tue. Open mic at 7 p.m. every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TIM KASHER Aug. 30, CafÊ Eleven O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll at FOURPLAY Sept. 2, The Florida Theatre 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band at 8:30 p.m. every MIRANDA COSGROVE Sept. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Thur., Fri. & Sat. POLYGONS CD Release Party Sept. 3, Jack Rabbits THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS Sept. 4, Jack Rabbits 491-3332 BSP Unplugged every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every GUTTERMOUTH, TNT, SYNCODESTROYO, POOR RICHARDS Wed. DJ Heavy Hess in Sheffield’s, Hupp & Rob in Palace every Sept. 8, Jack Rabbits Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffield’s BETH McKEE BAND Sept. 8, European Street CafÊ every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon. DELBERT McCLINTON Sept. 10, The Florida Theatre PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 WISHING WELL, CHRIS MILLAM Sept. 15, European Street CafÊ Gary Ross from 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. AMELIA ISLAND BLUES FESTIVAL Sept. 16 & 17, SLIDER’S SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Fernandina Beach Cason at 2 p.m. at the tiki bar every Sat. & Sun. ERYKAH BADU, THE O’JAYS, RICKY SMILEY Sept. 17, Veterans THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Brian Linski on Memorial Arena July 12. Stevie Fingers on July 14. Larry & the Line Backers on FLEET FOXES, THE WALKMEN Sept. 20, The Florida Theatre July 15. Reggie Lee on July 16. Richard Stratton from noon-4 LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM Oct. 3, The Florida Theatre p.m. on July 17. Gary Keniston on July 18. Richard Smith on July TAPES ’N TAPES Oct. 5, CafÊ Eleven 19. DJ Roc at 5 p.m. every Wed. PETER FRAMPTON Oct. 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre REV. HORTON HEAT, SUPERSUCKERS Oct. 17, Freebird Live ARLINGTON, REGENCY ELECTRIC SIX, KITTEN Oct. 19, Jack Rabbits AJ’S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060 DJ REGINA CARTER Oct. 20, The Florida Theatre Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke BIG D & THE KIDS TABLE Oct. 21, Jack Rabbits THE GIN BLOSSOMSOF Oct.BENEFIT 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SUPPORTevery Thur.

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BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Goliath Flores and Sam Rodriguez every Thur. Bush Doctors every 1st Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJs Deekline, Sharaz, Dave Berg, Cram and J-Roll on July 16. DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke with Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip hop, R&B & old-school every Thur. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every 1st & 4th Sat. Patrick Evan & Co-Alition every Industry Sun. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Live music every Fri. & Sat. TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Roy Luis spins new & vintage original house at 9 p.m. every Thur.

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. TERA NOVA, 8206 Philips Hwy., 733-8085 DJ Jose de la Soul spins salsa & freestyle every Latin Thur. DJs spin hip hop every Fri. DJs Leland & Marc-E-Marc spin top 40 & house every Sat. DJ Leland McWilliams spins for South Beach Friday every 2nd Fri. Reggae Fanatic is held every 3rd 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) THE ATLANTIC, 333 N. First St., 249-3338 The Infader spins every Wed. DJ Wes Reed spins every Thur. DJ Jade spins old wave & ’80s retro, SilverStar spins hip hop every Fri. DJ Wes Reed spins ’80s, old school, remixes & mashups, Capone spins top 40 & dance faves every Sat. BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings classical island music every Fri.-Sun.

BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Kurt Lanham at 5:30 p.m. on July 14. 4Play at 6 p.m. on July 15.

Grandpa’s Cough Medicine at 6 p.m. on July 16. Incognito at noon, Dune Dogs at 4:30 p.m. on July 17 BLUES ROCK CAFE, 831 N. First St., 249-0007 Open mic on July 18. Live music every weekend THE BRASSERIE, 1312 Beach Blvd., 249-5800 Live music every Wed. & Thur.

BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 J Anonymous every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Live music every Wed. DJ IBay every Fri. & Sat. Charlie Walker every Sun. CARIBBEE KEY, 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach, 270-8940 Peter Dearing from 9 p.m.-mid. on July 12. Mark O’Quinn on July 13. Alex Seier on July 14. Mori Vibe on July 15. Soulo Lyons on July 16. Live music on July 17 CASA MARINA, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Cloud 9 on July 13.

Johnston Duo on July 20 COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Dune Dogs on July 14. Craig Oden Trio on July 15. Rusty Shine on July 16. Karaoke with Billy McMahan from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. THE COURTYARD, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music at 7 p.m. on July 15. Live music every Fri. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 The John Thomas Group at 6 p.m. every first Tue. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 311 Third St. N., 853-5004 Live music at 9 p.m. on July 17. Open mic every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Reggae every Sun. Karaoke every Mon. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur.

EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001 Evans Duo from 5-8 p.m. on July 17 FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB, 333 First St. N., 242-9499 Live music every Tue.-Sun. 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 Danka, Taste Buds, Jahmen and Altered Reality on July 15. Bobby Lee Rodgers and Yancy Clegg on July 16. Stephen Marley on July 21 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Aaron Sheeks on July 13. Jimmy Solari on July 14.

DiCarlo Thompson on July 15. Matt Collins on July 16 LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 N. Third St., 246-6024 SuperBob, Audzio and A Sound Below at 9 p.m. on July 20 LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach,

249-2922 Jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Blistur on July 15 & 16. Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Nate Holley Band every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Video DJ & Karaoke 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 Bread & Butter on July 13 & 20. Nate Holley on July 14. Groovy Dog on July 15. Danka on July 16. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Chris Thomas King on July 16. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and Jonny Corndawg on July 19 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Tue., Thur. & Fri. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke every Wed., Sat. & Sun. 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 Cloud 9 at 8 p.m. on July 15. Live music every weekend RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Will Pearsall on July 13. Rick Arcusa Band on July 14.

Paul Lundgren Band on July 15 & 16. The Story Tellers on July 17 RITZ LOUNGE, 139 Third Ave. N., 246-2255 DJ Jenn Azana every Wed.-Sat. DJ Ibay every Sun. 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 Live music every Wed.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. Devin Balara, Jack Diablo & Carrie Location every Thur. Live music every Fri. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. DJ Chef Rocc

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spins hip hop & soul every Sun. CAFE 331, 331 W. Forsyth St., 354-1999 Acoustic open mic 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Tue. Live music at 9 p.m. every Wed. & Fri. Factory Jax’s goth-industrial 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sat. Underground 9 p.m.-2 a.m. every Mon. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Live music every Tue. & Thur.

Smooth Jazz Lunch at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. CLUB TSI, 333 E. Bay St. Attention System, Girls On Film, Human Factors Lab and Tim Curry at 9 p.m. on July 15 CoRK ARTS DISTRICT, 2689 Rosselle St., 716-4202 Jeff Zagers, Russian Tsarlag, Oubliette, Travis Johnson and Lindsey Leepe on July 16 DE REAL TING CAFE, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 DJs Mix Master Prince, Pete, Stylish, Big Bodie play reggae, calypso, R&B, hip hop and top 40 every Fri. & Sat. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Americana Coffeehouse with Dave Hendershott on July 12. Darkhorse Saloon at 9 p.m. on July 15. Michael Parallax & Jane Jane Pollock at 9 p.m. on July 16 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins rock, rockabilly & roots every Wed. DJ Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall spins Karaoke every Mon. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Spanky the Band from 6-10 p.m. on July 14. Radio 80 from 7 p.m.-mid. on July 15. Hipp Street from 7 p.m.-mid. on July 16.

First Coast Opry from 5-8 pm. on July 17 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 ROCK N’HONKY TONK, The Jacksonville Landing, 356-1110 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. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Eric Carter and DJ Al Pete every Fri.

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FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Wits End on July 14. Mike Lyons on July 15. 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 The Restless Kind for Country Night at 9 p.m. on July 14. Gypsy Highway at 5 p.m., The Ride at 9:30 p.m. on July 15. Mr. & Mrs. Smith at 5:30 p.m., The Ride at 9:30 p.m. on July 16. Rezolution on the deck at 5 p.m. on July 17. DJ BG every Mon.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 On My Honor, Strikeback, Your Favorite Hero, A Danger To Myself, A Call For Kylie, Beneath The Unknown and Amongst The Forgotten at 7 p.m. on July 13. Oscar Mike, The Head, One Sheet, Holidazed and Audzio at 7 p.m. on July 14. Crimson City Romance, The Magistrate, Amongst The Forgotten, Revengefullhate and Becoming The Villain on July 15. Forgetting Fera, Feel Like Love and The Real on July 17. Vital Remains on July 19 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 Blistur on July 14. Rosco Caine on July 15 & 16. Karaoke every Tue. DJ Kevin for ladies nite every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Jack at 9 p.m. every Sun. Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Mr. Natural Light Duo at 7:30 p.m. on July 14. Spectra at 8:30 p.m. on July 15. Zero-N at 8:30 p.m. on July 16. The Karaoke Dude at 8 p.m. every Mon. Live music outside for Bike Night every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

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 and John O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Sat. BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE, 3057 Julington Creek Rd., 260-2722 Live music on the deck every Sun. afternoon 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. every Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE, 12760 San Jose Blvd., 880-5155 Jazz on the Deck 7-10 p.m. with Sleepy’s Connection every Tue. Open mic with Biker Bob at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Les B. Fine at 1 p.m. every Reggae Sun. Creekside Songwriters Showcase at 7 p.m. on the last Wed. each 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.

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. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Yankee Slickers on July 15 & 16. Sweet Low Down on July 22. DJ Waldo every Tue. DJ Papa Sugar every Wed. Buck Smith Project every Mon.

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DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Live music at 6 p.m. on July 13. Garage band open mic on July 15. Students from the Palatka Music Center at 8 p.m. on July 16. Karaoke every Thur.

Nate Holley on July 15. Brown Bag Special on July 16. Open mic nite every Tue. 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 Marvel at 9 p.m. on July 14 & 15. Nova and Marvel at 9 p.m. on July 16. Live music every Tue.-Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 Jamey Johnson at 7 p.m. on July 13. Miss Willie Brown on July 20. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Mon.

Country fave Jamey Johnson performs on July 13 at 7 p.m. at Whisky River, 4850 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville.

Advance tickets are $20; $25 day of show. The Alabama native and former Marine wrote Trace Adkins’ love-it-or-leave-it ’05 hit “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.” 645-5571.

PONTE VEDRA

NINETEEN at SAWGRASS, 110 Championship Way, 273-3235 Time2Swing at 6 p.m. every Thur. Strings of Fire every Sat. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Michael Garrett at 6 p.m. on July 14. Danny Kent at 8 p.m. on July 15. Kurt Lanham at 8 p.m. on July 16. Pili Pili from 4-8 p.m. on July 17 URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 High Tides of Jazz at 7:30 p.m. on July 14. Evans Bros. at 7:30 p.m. on July 15. Barrett Jockers Band on July 16. Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

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 Dave Massey every Tue. Ray & Taylor every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE LOFT, 925 King St., 476-7283 DJs Wes Reed & Josh K every Thur.

LOMAX LODGE, 822 Lomax St., 634-8813 The Atom Age, Dawson and Shattermat on July 17. DJ Dots every Tue. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. METRO, 2929 Plum St., 388-8719 DJ Chadpole every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke with KJ Rob every Sun., Mon. & Tue. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Ocean Is Theory, My Epic, Rejoice the Awakening, Nobody on Land and The Tell Tale Heart at 7:30 p.m. on July 15.

Rookie of the Year, The Perfect Measure, Call Us Kings, And By Love, Vagrant Undertow and Adam Sams at 7 p.m. on July 16 WALKERS, 2692 Post St., 894-7465 Jermaine Taylor on July 17. Jax Arts Collaborative every Tue. Patrick & Burt every Wed. DJ Jeremiah every Thur. Acoustic every Thur.-Sat. Dr. Bill & His Solo Practice of Music at 5 p.m. every Fri.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Will Pearsall on July 14. Those Guys on July 15 & 16. Brent Byrd CD release party on July 16 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 Smokin Joe on July 12. Capt. Nick on July 13. The Pickled Beats on July 16.

Colton McKenna at 1 p.m., Karaoke at 8 p.m. on July 17 THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 The Wobbly Toms at 9:30 p.m. on July 13. Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on July 16 & 21. Reggae Sunday with KC on July 17.

Open mic night on July 18 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 The Roland Fleming Connection at 7 p.m. on July 15.

Sentropolis at 2 p.m., Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg at 7 p.m. on July 16.

Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on July 17 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. CONCH HOUSE LOUNGE, 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646 Brad Newman at 6 p.m. on July 14. Loriann at 3 p.m., Jerry Melfi at 7:30 p.m. on July 15. Humanzee and Preston Pohl at 3

p.m., Prince Pele’s Polynesian Revue at 8 p.m. on July 16. Jah Creations from 3-7 p.m. on July 17. Brad Newman every Thur.

Live music at 3 p.m. every Sat. 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 SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Stu Weaver every Mon. 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 Uncle Meat & the Bumblebee at 9 p.m. on July 15 & 16. John Winters at 1 p.m. on July 17. 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. THE REEF, 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 Richard Kuncicky from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. RING OF FIRE HONKY TONK, 113 Anastasia Blvd., 460-2641 Natural Child, Tam Tam the Sandwich Man & The Magical Sugar Cookies, Solid Pony and The Cougs at 8 p.m. on July 12 SANGRIAS PIANO BAR, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Soul Searchers every Wed. Jim Asalta every Thur. Jazz every Fri. The Housecats every Sat. Sunny & the Flashbacks every Sun. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex hosts Karaoke every Mon. 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 Spanky the Band at 8:30 p.m. on July 15 & 16. 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.

ZHANRAS, 108 Anastasia Blvd., 823-3367 Deron Baker & Soulo every Tue. DJ Cep spins ’80s & disco every Sun. Vinny Jacobs open mic every Mon.

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AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. & Wed. Live music every Thur. Piano bar with Will Hurley from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. every Fri. Guitarist Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. Salsa every Sun. THE GRAPE, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-7111 Live music every Fri. & Sat. John Earle every Mon. DJ Mikeology every Thur.

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Bryan Ripper on July 13. Aaron Sheeks on July 14 & 20. Domenic Patruno on July 15. DiCarlo Thompson on July 16 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Kurt Lanham on July 13. Charlie Walker on July 14.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

BASIL THAI & SUSHI, 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190 Live music every Sat. ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 Paten Locke spins hip hop & tru school every Thur. DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Reggae every Sun. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Jonathan Byrd and McMaken Brothers at 8 p.m. on July 14. John Thomas Jazz Group at 8 p.m. on July 19. Jazz every 2nd 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. DJ Omar spins dance every Fri. DJs Harry, Rico & Nestor spin salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Mindslip, Down Theory and Saturate on July 12. Framing Hanley, State Your Cause, 3 Pill Morning and Bleeding In Stereo on July 13. Roll Out the Guns and Black Jet Radio on July 14. Sunbears! and Maren Parusel on July 15. Hello Danger on July 16. Mary Magdalan and And There Were None on July 17. Dolfish on July 18. Bastard Suns and Twitch Angry on July 19 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger at 7 p.m. every Thur.

SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square & Band of Destiny at 8 p.m. every Mon. John Earle Band every Tue. DJs Wes Reed & Matt Caulder spin indie dance & electro every Wed. Split Tone & DJ Comic every Thur.

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. & Wed. Live music from 8-11 p.m. every Thur. Piano Bar with Will Hurley from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., a DJ spins till close every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat. Salsa every Sun. 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. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717 James “Tuck” Tucker at 8 p.m. on July 16 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Blue Monday at 8 p.m., VJ Shotgun at 10 p.m. on July 15. Sugarbear at 8:30 p.m., Josh Frazetta at 10 p.m. on July 16. Josh Frazetta on July 17. Your Jax Music open mic every Wed. Whyte Python every Flashback Fri. Live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat.

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BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, Oceanway, 647-7798 Split Decizionz on July 15 & 16. Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. with DJ Dave. Open mic every Wed. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. COW PATTIES, 96032 Victoria’s Place, Yulee, 432-8136 Sunset Circus CD release party & video shoot at 9 p.m. on July 16 DAMES POINT MARINA, 4518 Irving Rd., 751-3043 Oversized Load at 5 p.m. on July 16. John Emil at 4 p.m. on July 17. Mango Fever at 6 p.m. on July 20. Live music every Fri. & Sat. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Big Engine every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. RIVERCITY ISLAND GRILL & CHILL, 13141 City Station Drive, 696-0802 Mr. Natural for bike nite from 6-9 p.m. on July 15.

Dystil at 9:30 p.m. on July 22 SKYLINE SPORTSBAR & LOUNGE, 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 Open mic night with Al Poindexter at 7 p.m. on July 14. Benjamin Baker at 7 p.m. on July 16. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on July 17. Karaoke at 7 p.m. on July 19 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic at 8 p.m. every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music at 8 p.m. every Sat. To be included in the live music listing, send all the vitals — time, date, location with street address, city, admission price and contact number — to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com. Live music listings are included on a space-available basis.

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ummerville, a small town nestled in Georgia’s Chattooga County with a population just under 5,000, is home to what some consider the mecca of outsider art.

Originally started in 1961, Paradise Gardens is the vision of folk artist, preacher and allaround character the Reverend Howard Finster.

A four-acre plot of land that was once a swamp, the gardens are now home much of Finster’s life’s work — a colorful maze of sculptures, structures and signage infused with Finster’s signature, spiritually charged messages.

Though he died nearly a decade ago at 84, Finster’s legacy and his artwork continue to live on. In preparation for her upcoming July 21 appearance at MOCAJax to talk about her father’s life and work, Finster’s youngest daughter, Beverly Finster-Guinn, spoke with Folio Weekly from the grounds of Paradise Gardens — some seven-and-a-half hours drive © 2011 from Jacksonville.

“My childhood was kind of like Alice in Wonderland,” Finster-Guinn says of growing up at this creative outpost. “But it was very normal to me. I didn’t know any different.

Well, I guess at some point I realized that the other kids’ parents worked in the mill and mine didn’t.”

Howard Finster was born in 1916 in Alabama on a family farm — the youngest of 13 children. At the age of 13, Finster was born again at a Baptist revival and by 16 years old, he had begun to preach. Throughout years of delivering the gospel, Finster realized that scripture and Bible verses were better remembered when read from a piece of art than from him speaking from the pulpit.

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Since 1976, Finster’s colorful art, featuring everything from pop culture and historical icons (Elvis Presley and George Washington) to religious images (John the Baptist and angels) has commanded worldwide attention.

The Library of Congress asked him to paint four pieces, while bands like R.E.M. and Talking Heads used his work as album cover art. The Coca-Cola Company even commissioned Finster to paint an 8-foot Olympic Coke bottle for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

“That was a huge deal for my dad,” says Finster-Guinn. “He was honored. He always loved Coke and as a kid, it would take him an entire week to save up for just one. He would always say that everyone should drink Coke because it doesn’t cause car accidents.”

Anecdotes like this will be the core of Finster-Guinn’s presentation at MOCAJax, a one-of-a-kind public appearance to discuss her father’s work. The event, “Film and Family: An Intimate Evening with Howard

private collections all over the world, as well as in renowned institutions like the Smithsonian and the American Folk Art Museum.

Finster-Guinn says growing up at Paradise Gardens was akin to living on a farm. Her father raised everything from goats to geese to Chinese chickens and tended to vegetable plots and flowerbeds running through the sculpture garden. Today, his youngest daughter still lives in the small town of Summerville where she owns a frame shop and paints.

She’s also working to make sure that Paradise Gardens is around for many years to come. “It’s a lot of work to keep it going,” says Finster-Guinn. “It’s like a money pit.” The family got together and agreed that they should turn the property over to an outside source.

The Rev. Tommy Littleton, one of Finster’s closest protégés, has since become director of the Paradise Gardens nonprofit organization.

It’s a long road ahead for this backwoods Eden. Between raising funds and cleaning

“Dad would always say that everyone should drink Coke because it doesn’t cause car accidents.”

Finster,” features rarely seen family photos as well as a screening of “The Sacred Vision of Howard Finster,” a film by the American Folk Art Museum.

The event is part of an ongoing celebration of MOCA’s current exhibit, “Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster,” a traveling collection of Finster’s work curated by Glen C. Davies and organized by Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Composed of more than 150 pieces, the collection is a monument to Finster’s art and his life, and a definitive chronicle of his legacy. During Finster’s lifetime, he produced some 46,000 pieces, each one carefully numbered. Today, they can be found in

up the property, there is much work to be done. Currently, it’s only open seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

“We’d really like to get it open every day,” Guinn-Finster admits. “But we were able to hold Finster Fest this May.” She’s referring to a semi-regular annual festival held at the grounds, featuring live music and performance artists who draw thousands of Finster fans. Finster-Guinn believes her dad would have loved the attention.

“He always loved people,” she says. “He always loved an audience. You could write an entire book about my father, but you would still leave something out.”

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hen The Beatles released 1967’s “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” the rock demigods ushered in a wave of what became known as “concept albums.” The idea of using a long-playing record to deliver a deliberate narrative and even musical theme was a thenradical move. Other bands followed, but it was a fad genre with a short shelf life. Although millions continue to praise “Sgt. Pepper’s,” only a few zealots sing the praises of The Moody Blues’ concept effort, the Muzak-meets-mescaline yawn-fest, “Days of Future Passed.” The onceinventive attempt to add artistic weight to pop music soon soured into bloated ’70s excess.

One band that mastered inventive storytelling and pretension while still delivering ass-kicking rock were The Who. Under the direction of chief songwriter Pete Townshend, the band issued 1966’s nine-minute “miniopera” of “A Quick One,” a year before The Beatles’ heralded release. In 1969, the quirky band released “Tommy,” a double LP that raised concept album to the level of rock opera. Over the course of 24 songs, Townshend chronicled the life of protagonist Tommy Walker, a “deaf, dumb and blind boy” who survives childhood abuse and neglect to become a messianic-like figure. Trippy stuff, even for ’60s rock. Stranger still was the impetus behind the album’s inception. Townshend was directly inspired to write “Tommy” after becoming a follower of Meher Baba (1864-1969), an Indian guru who spent the last four decades of his life honoring a self-imposed vow of silence. Along with artists like Boris Karloff, Tallulah Bankhead and fellow rockers John Sebastian and The Faces’ Ronnie Lane, Townshend followed the teachings of this silent seer. In 1988, Bobby McFerrin turned Baba’s dictum of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” into an annoying Grammy-winning hit.

“On a basic working level, songs like ‘I’m Free,’ ‘Pinball Wizard’ and a couple of others are very much Baba, songs of the quiet explosion of divinity,” Townshend told Rolling Stone in July 1969. “They just rolled off the pen.” (Townshend would further immortalize Baba’s teachings with the songs “Baba O’Riley,” “Bargain” and the synth-pop hymnal of 1980’s

“Let My Love Open the Door,” a song that Townshend described simply as “Jesus sings.”)

Eventually selling more than 20 million copies, “Tommy” became one of the weirder albums in pop history to ever crack the top 10, spawning Ken Russell’s 1975 film adaptation.

In 1993, Townshend adapted his story into the musical, “The Who’s Tommy,” with the first run of the production becoming a Tony Awardwinning Broadway smash.

Local actress and theater director Staci Cobb was in the audience for one of those earliest NYC shows, but was an admitted skeptic.

“My then-boyfriend — who was a guitarist — wanted to see [it],” explains the 1989 Douglas Anderson grad. Cobb loved the album, but says she was turned off by the film’s histrionics. She consented to see the musical on the condition that they purchase standing-room-only tickets.

“I didn’t want to spend the extra money to sit!”

Cobb was converted by the musical’s energy, however. “I stood up the whole time,” she says, “and from the time the show opened to the final number, I was ecstatic.”

Cobb hopes that some of that bliss translates to this week’s opening production of “The Who’s Tommy” at beaches-based Players by the Sea. The ’94 Jacksonville University theater grad spent eight years working at Jacksonville’s San Marco Theatre, having helmed that troupe’s production of “Assassins,” as well as last year’s “Parade” for the beaches group. She spent four years petitioning PBTS to direct Townshend’s story. The production boasts an impressive cast of 27 actors and musicians, including area faves Bill Ratliff, Lee Hamby, Ross Frontz as Tommy and Aaron Marshall as The Acid Queen, the funky, psychedelic oracle. “Her voice will melt your face!” laughs Cobb.

Working with such a sizable cast over the eight weeks of rehearsal was a dramatic undertaking. “These kids have worked their asses off,” says Cobb. “They love the material.”

As far as the ongoing appeal of such an odd tale, Cobb sees much universal appeal in “Tommy.”

“Every adult in [the story] lets the kids down,” she says. “In that regard, I think it’s a lot like ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ ” Cobb believes that this tale is ultimately one of finding enlightenment by turning within, something that adolescents seem to practice all too well. “Isn’t that what we do when we are young?” she asks. “Try to found out who we are?”

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WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Jennie Szaltis teaches a Know Your Palette workshop covering color theory and mixture from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on July 15 and from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on July 16 and 17 at 4446-1A Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Fee is $175. 525-3959.

JAX JUGGLERS Future jugglers gather from 6-7 p.m. on July 12 and every second Tue. and every fourth Mon. at San Marco Library’s Balis Center, 1514 LaSalle St., Jacksonville. jaxjugglers.org “THESPIANS” TRAINING CONTEST The makers of the locally produced documentary “Thespians” and the Broadway Dreams Foundation are accepting video submissions (ages 13 and older) uploaded to their Facebook page (facebook.com/thespiansthemovie) through July 15. The categories are monologue, dancing or singing.

CONSERVATORY SUMMER STRINGS The Northeast Florida not-for-profit music school offers beginning string instruction from 6:30-8 p.m. every Mon. through Aug. 8. Intermediate string lessons are held from 6:30-8 p.m. every Thur. through Aug. 11. Class fee is $120.

The school invites area players to join its community band every Mon. from 6:30-8 p.m. at 11363 San Jose Blvd., Bldg.

200, Jacksonville. 374-8639. nfconservatory.org THEATRICAL CLASSES Acting classes for all ages in improvisation, musical theater, audition techniques, monologue and scene work are offered at Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach. Each class culminates with a showcase. Fees vary. 249-0289.

ADULT ART CLASSES Beginning and advanced acrylics, watercolors, photoshop, drawing, oil painting and portrait painting classes are held Mon.-Sat. at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra. Fees vary. 280-0614. ccpvb.org CORSE GALLERY WORKSHOPS Beginning and advanced acrylics, watercolors, oil painting and portrait painting classes are held Mon.-Sat. at Corse Gallery & Atelier, 4144 Herschel St., Jacksonville. Fees vary.

388-8205. corsegalleryatelier.com WEST AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE A drumming class is held at 5:30 p.m., and an African dance class is held at 6:45 p.m. every Fri. at St. Johns Cultural Arts Center, 370 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine. Each class is $10. 315-1862.

THEATRICAL ARTS Classes in theatrical performance, including song and dance, are held Mon.-Fri. at The Performers Academy, 3674 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Fees vary. 322-7672. theperformersacademy.com DANCE INSTRUCTION Braided Light Dance Project offers adult intermediate ballet classes from 6:15-7:45 p.m. every Wed. and from 1-2:30 p.m. every Sat. at Barbara Thompson School of Dance, 8595 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Each class is $10. 997-0002.

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CLASSICAL & JAZZ BLUES AT CHURCH Acoustic and folk blues musicians Bill and Eli Perras appear at 10:45 a.m. on July 17 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. 725-8133.

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“Painting with Light: The Missionary Diaries of Tom Baggs” runs from July 18-Aug. 26 at Jaxport Gallery, 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville. A onetime student of Nam June Paik, Jud Yalkut and Terry Riley, multimedia artist Baggs (featured in the Aug. 8, ’10 issue of Folio Weekly) has been focusing on video and digital projects for the last three decades. His latest show chronicles his missionary work in Peru. The opening reception is held from 5-7 p.m. on July 21. 357-3052.

JAZZ VESPERS St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church holds candlelight jazz vespers at 5:30 p.m. on the third Sun. of each month, including July 17, at 37 Lovett St., St. Augustine. 829-8828.

CLASSICAL IN RIVERSIDE The Chamber Music Society of Church of the Good Shepherd performs works by Dvorak and MacDowell at 6 p.m. on July 17 at 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville. 387-5691.

JOHN THOMAS GROUP Jazz pianist Thomas leads his combo at 8 p.m. on July 19 at European Street Café, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville.

399-1740.

JAZZ AT TREE STEAKHOUSE Boril Ivanov Trio performs at 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum performs at 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. 262-0006.

SATURDAY NIGHT JAZZ The Jazzland Café presents live jazz at 8 p.m. every Sat. night at 1324 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 240-1009.

JAZZ AT GENNARO’S Gennaro’s Ristorante Italiano features live jazz at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at 5472 First Coast Highway, Fernandina Beach. 491-1999.

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie features live jazz nightly at 7 p.m. at 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce are offered every Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. 353-1188.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The Arts Market is held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville and features local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market. Admission is free.

554-6865, 389-2449. riversideartsmarket.com

MUSEUMS AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The exhibit “Fernandina Through Our Eyes,” featuring photography by local youths, is on display through Aug. BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER 413 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657. Diana Patterson’s “Acrylics and Old Photos” is on display through Aug. 2.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. The ongoing Camp Cummer in the Summer is held Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through July 22. Camp fee is $180 per child: $195 for non-members. Art Adventures offers kids ages 6-12 the chance to create a map of their own neighborhood from 10:30 a.m.-noon on July 16. Fee is $15 per pair; $10 for members. 355-0630. The Talks and Tea

lecture series is held at 1:30 p.m. on July 20 and 21. Fee of $6 includes admission to museum. “The Neighborhood as Art: Celebrating the Riverside Avondale Area” runs through July 31. The exhibit, “Ralph H. & Constance I. Wark Collection of Early Meissen Porcelain,” is displayed through Dec. 31. “On the Silk Road and the High Seas: Chinese Ceramics, Culture, and Commerce” is on display through Aug. 14. The restored Tudor Room gallery is open through Dec. 31.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. “Spiritualism,” featuring manuscripts of Harry Houdini’s and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s, is on display through Aug. 27. Overstreet Ducasse’s “Mixed Media” is on display through July 28. The permanent collection features a variety of rare manuscripts. Open Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. Photographer Melanie Pullen’s “High Fashion Crime Scenes” is featured in Project Atrium July 16-Nov. 6. Pullen delivers a lecture about her work at 2 p.m. on July 16. The museum presents “Film and Family: An Intimate Evening for Howard Finster with special guest Beverly Finster-Guinn” at 7 p.m. on July 21. Christina West’s exhibit, “What a Doll: The Human Object as Toy,” runs through Aug. 28. “Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster” runs through Aug. 28. Family Fun Free Day is held from noon-4 p.m. every Sun. Open Tue.-Sun. mocajacksonville.org RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. 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. “Lift Ev’ry Voice in LaVilla,” an exhibit of African-American history in Jacksonville, is on permanent display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun. ST. AUGUSTINE PIRATE AND TREASURE MUSEUM 12 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, (877) 467-5863. The museum houses one of the largest collections of authentic pirate-related artifacts in the world, including the 17th century treasure chest of Capt. Thomas Tew. ST. AUGUSTINE SCULPTURE GARDEN Lakeside Park, A1A South and 11th Street, St. Augustine, 829-0873. This park features public works of art by Thomas Glover, Marianne Lerbs and other area artists.

ST. PHOTIOS NATIONAL SHRINE 41 St. George St., St. Augustine, 289-2805. An exhibit of Byzantine-style icons by Fernando Arango-Fernandez runs through Sept. 25.

GALLERIES ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. “Trifecta Artist Exhibit,” featuring works by Tim Bullard, Roseann Egidio and Tonsenia Yonn, is on display through July 14.

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81 C King St., St. Augustine, 827-0075. Ernest Lee is the featured artist for July.

ANCHOR BOUTIQUE 210 St. George St., C2, St. Augustine, 808-7078. The ink illustrations and digital collages of Mai Ly Degnan are featured in July.

THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. Kenny Balser is the featured artist for July.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3568 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, 384-8797. This gallery currently features works by more than 70 artists including Charlene Cross, Ted Head and Trace Turner.

BEE GALLERY 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 108, Jacksonville, (727) 207-3013.

The gallery features work by Brenda Kato, Heather Gabel, Pat Lally and Marty Moore through July.

BETHEL GALLERY Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church, 4510 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra, 285-7241. The faith-based show “God’s Creation” features works inspired by the Book of Genesis through Aug. 7.

BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577. The exhibit “Photographic Art,” by Glenn Hastings and Tom Tibbitts, is on display through July 28.

CORSE GALLERY & ATELIER 4144 Herschel St., Jacksonville, 388-8205. Paintings by Kevin Beilfuss, Sherry O’Neill and Romel de la Torre are on display through July.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-0614. The Kenyon Family Exhibition is on display through July 23.

CYPRESS VILLAGE 4600 Middleton Park Circle E., Jacksonville, 223-6100. The opening reception for an exhibit of Robert Gryb’s new acrylic paintings, “It’s a Wonderful World,” is held from 2-5 p.m. on July 16. The show is on display through Sept. 9.

ELEMENTAL GALLERY & STUDIO The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 110, 302-6102. Donna Grasso and Helen Cowart are featured through July.

FABLIS BOUTIQUE 45 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, 359-0359. This gallery boutique features works by Sim Malden through Sept. 1.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. The exhibit “Birdsong Brothers,” featuring the latest works by Jeff and John Birdsong, is on display through Aug. 22.

FSCJ WILSON GALLERY Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, FSCJ’s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-2023. The Jacksonville Coalition of Visual Artists Summer Show is on display through July 27.

GALLERY 1037 Reddi-Arts, 1037 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 398-3161.

Works by the Hisshin Chapter of the Sumi-e Society as well as Washi doll-making by artist Yuki Shimizu are on display through Aug. HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546. A collection of art kites by Melanie Walker and George Peters of Airworks Studios is displayed through June. Commissioned work by the two designers is shown in JIA’s Connector hallway.

INDIGO ALLEY WINE BAR 316 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7222. Painter Brian Barnard is the featured artist through Aug. 31.

JAXPORT GALLERY 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, 357-3052. “Painting with Light: The Missionary Diaries of Tom Baggs” runs July 18-Aug. 26. The opening reception is held from 5-7 p.m. on July 21.

MOON RIVER PIZZA 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Jacksonville, 389-4442. The opening reception for an exhibit of James Hance’s new works is held from 6-10 p.m. on July 13. The show runs through Aug. NEXT GALLERY 203 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 707-0030. Artists Caroline Daley, Bruce Musser and Sharla Valeski exhibit their work in a footwear-themed show, “Shoe Fly Shoe,” on display through July.

P.A.ST.A FINE ARTS GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251. “Summer in St. Augustine” is displayed through July.

PLANTATION ARTISTS’ GUILD & GALLERY 94 Amelia Village Circle, Fernandina Beach, 432-1750. The exhibit “Suddenly Spring” is on display through Aug. PLAYERS BY THE SEA 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, 249-0289. A collection of ADDY award-winning art by Brunet-Garcia is on display in the theater lobby July 15-Aug. 16.

PLUM ART & DESIGN 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069. Recent works by Holly Draper, Thomas Brock and Patrick Gabriel are on display through Sept.

ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Admin. Bldg., 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 471-9980. David Ouellette’s exhibit, “Fruits of Eden,” runs through Sept. 23.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 100 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 553-6361. The gallery presents its “Barrels & Bluegrass” fundraiser featuring live music by local faves Grandpa’s Cough Medicine is held from 5-9 p.m. on July 29. Proceeds benefi t the St. Johns PROMISE OF BENEFIT Riverkeeper.

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. The second annual juried Judith Ryan Williams Nature & Wildlife Exhibit is on display through Aug. 28.

STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065. Marry Garrish is the featured artist for July.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Jacksonville. Sculptor Pablo Rivera is the featured artist for July.

VAULT GALLERY 121 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, 535-7252. The group show, “Tomorrow is Now,” is displayed through July.

W.B. TATTER STUDIO GALLERY 76 A San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 823-9263. “A Flock of Artists Create an All-Chicken Show” opens from 5-9 p.m. on July 30.

WILLIAMS-CORNELIUS GALLERY Daryl Bunn Studios, 643 Edison Ave., Jacksonville. 525-3368.

Photographer Daryl J. Bunn’s exhibit, “Playing with Fire,” is on display through Aug.

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RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Hannah McMurray, Shawn Lightfoot & the Brigade, Monica da Silva and Chad Alger and Robert Lester Folsom perform on July 16 at Riverside Arts Market, held under the Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue, downtown. Local and regional artists, a water taxi and a farmers market from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. Admission is free. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com SWIM ACROSS THE ST. JOHNS Open-water swimmer Jim Alabasio (subject of the June 28 Folio Weekly cover story “Jim’s Big Swim” bit.ly/l1SAwN) begins his nonstop 3.6-mile swim across the St. Johns River at 7:45 a.m. sharp on July 17. Alabasio leaves from Fleming Island Marina, 3027 U.S. 17, Orange Park and wraps up at 9:15 a.m. at the County Dock, located at Walter Jones Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville. A river taxi ride follows Alabasio’s journey to raise awareness and conservation efforts by the St. Johns Riverkeeper is available; tickets are $40 and include breakfast. After the swim, Riverkeeper Neil Armingeon speaks at the dock. 256-7613. jumpingfish.net/sasj/solo CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA The Company play at 7 p.m. on July 14 under the oaks at Plaza de la Constitución, located between Cathedral Place and King Street, St. Augustine. The free concerts continue through Sept. 5. Bring lounge chairs. staugustinegovernment.com/sites/concerts-plaza MUSIC BY THE SEA The free concert series continues with MidLife Crisis from 7-9 p.m. on July 13 at the Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Each week, an area restaurant offers meals for less than $10.

The series runs each Wed. through Sept. 28. 471-1686. staugbchcivicassoc.com COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows are Laser Spirit at 5 p.m., Laser Vinyl at 6 p.m., Laser X at 7 p.m. and Metallica at 8 p.m. on July 15 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org

POLITICS & ACTIVISM

G-P PIPELINE TOWN HALL St. Johns Riverkeeper is hosting a public forum, regarding the proposed pipeline by GeorgiaPacific to divert its polluted wastewater into the St. Johns River, from 6:30-8 p.m. on July 14 at Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville. Dr. Bob Hayes, a chemical engineer, is the featured speaker. 256-7591. stjohnsriverkeeper.org 450TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION The St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission’s inaugural meeting will be broadcast live on WFCF-88.5, Flagler College Radio, at 9:45 a.m. on July 18 in Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St. U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar, Florida Senator Bill Nelson, and Congressman John Mica are expected to offer remarks. For more information, contact the City of St. Augustine Public Affairs Department at 825-1004 or email info@citystaug.com.

2012 BUDGET MEETING St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. on July 12 at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. The recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2012 is presented. A regular meeting is held at 9 a.m. on July 19. 209-0549.

REDISTRICTING MEETINGS The Florida House and Senate redistricting committees hold a joint public meeting from 8-11 a.m. on July 12 at Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. These meetings will give the public an opportunity to start the conversation about redistricting and share their ideas directly with Florida legislators. floridaredistricting.org. (850) 524-5006.

DOWNTOWN OPERATIONS MEETING Downtown Vision, Inc. presents this forum to discuss what’s happening downtown, including safety, events, traffic and development-related issues, at 9:30 a.m. on July 13 at Main Library, Room G4, 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. For reservations, call 634-0303 ext. 224.

JACKSONVILLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FORUM The JHRC presents “Making the Case… A Dialogue for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the Workplace,” from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 14 at University of North Florida’s University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville. Speakers include Neil Romano, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy and Eladio Amores, corporate consultant at Florida Vocational Rehab. Admission is free; lunch is provided.

To register, email JHRCRSVP@coj.net or call 630-8073.

JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets at 4 p.m. on July 21 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville. 630-1273.

COMMUNITY INTEREST

PAWZZLE CRAWL FUNDRAISER The Pawfessionals, an organization of young professionals supporting the Jacksonville Humane Society holds its second annual Pawzzle Crawl from 1-6 p.m. on July 16 through the Beaches Town Center, 200 First Street Courtyard, Neptune Beach. Register and get tickets at pawzzlecrawl12011.eventbrite.com. 725-8766.

FREE SHREDDING EVENT Shredding is offered from 11 a.m.3 p.m. on July 13 at Metro Center Parking Lot, 3563 Philips Highway, Jacksonville. Limit 10 boxes. shreddingsourcefl.com

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Open-water swimmer Jim Alabasio (subject of the June 28 Folio Weekly cover story “Jim’s Big Swim” bit.ly/l1SAwN) begins his nonstop 3.6-mile swim across the St. Johns River at 7:45 a.m. sharp on July 17. Alabasio leaves from Fleming Island Marina, 3027 U.S. 17, Orange Park and wraps up at 9:15 a.m. at the County Dock, located at Walter Jones Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville. A river taxi ride follows Alabasio’s journey to raise awareness and conservation efforts by the St. Johns Riverkeeper is available; tickets are $40 and include breakfast.

256-7613. jumpingfish.net/sasj/solo

MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER A fundraiser for Beach United Methodist Church’s Two Women on a Mission Uganda trip is held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on July 13 at Caribbee Key, 100 N. First St., Neptune Beach. Music, food and door prizes are featured. Proceeds benefit the Ugandan mission programs.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. sallyw62@ hotmail.com or sallycliftonrd@gmail.com MICKLERS LANDING VAN SHUTTLE St. Johns County Recreation and Parks Department tests a pilot program to shuttle beachgoers to and from Micklers Landing Beach Park, where the parking lot is usually overflowing on weekends, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 16. Beachgoers may park in the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall parking lot, then take a van to a the beach. The van runs every half-hour. The shuttle is free during the pilot program. The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is located less than one mile from Micklers Landing Beach Park north on State Road A1A. 209-0322.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION SERIES St. Johns County holds workshops on how to save money and energy from 4-5 p.m. every Thur. at Wind Mitigation Bldg., University of Florida IFAS Extension, 3111 Ag Center Dr., St. Augustine.

827-6806. sjcfl.us TOILETRY DRIVE The annual toiletry drive is held through the summer at the Sulzbacher Center, 611 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. The center is in need of soap, shampoo, deodorant, body lotion, bug spray, sunscreen, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and lip balm. Volunteers are also needed to conduct toiletry drives at businesses and/or civic groups.

359-0457. sulzbachercenter.org PLANT CLINIC St. Johns County master gardeners discuss plants and lawns from 10 a.m.-noon on July 16 at Bartram Trail branch library, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove. Small soil samples for pH testing are accepted. 209-0430.

FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY The group gathers from 6:308:30 p.m. on July 18 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. Ken Hurley, of Civication Inc., discusses “Opinions, Dominions and Great Virginians: The Hope for Civil Discourse.” 419-8826. firstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org

BOOKS & WRITING

JAMES ROLLINS Bestselling author Rollins signs copies of his book, “The Devil Colony,” at 7 p.m. on July 12 at The BookMark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach. Fellow bestselling mystery author Steve Berry (“The Jefferson Key”) is also on hand. 241-9026.

FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION The Ancient City Chapter presents award-winning author Maggie Toussaint, who discusses “Pacing: Why do you need it, how do you do it?” at 10:15 a.m. on July 16 at the Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Toussaint signs copies of her books after the lecture. accfwa@gmail.com ADULT SUMMER READING CONTEST St. Johns County Public Library System holds its second annual novel destinations contest through Aug. 5. Folks write reviews about books they’ve read for a chance to win prizes. Review forms can be picked up at any library branch or from the bookmobile.

Complete contest rules and details are at sjcpls.org FRIDAY 5 O’CLOCK WHISTLE TALKS George Prom (“Second Reunion”) appears from 5-6:30 p.m. on July 15 at Beaches Museum & History Center, 380 Pablo Ave., Jax Beach.

241-5657.

COMEDY

CHRIS TUCKER The standup, television and film (“Friday,” “Rush Hour”) comedy star appears at 8 p.m. on July 15 at the Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $57.60-$82.90. 630-3900.

LATITUDE 30 COMEDY James Yon and Michelle Harrington appear at 7 p.m. on July 16 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Tickets are $13. 365-5555.

TOMMY DAVIDSON The Comedy Zone features All Stars at 8 p.m. on July 12 and 13. Impressionist Tommy Davidson appears at 8 p.m. on July 14 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on July 15 and 16 at 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville.

Tickets are $20 and $25. 292-4242.

JACKIE KNIGHT’S COMEDY CLUB Mike McCarthy and Mike Houser appear on July 15 and 16 at 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $12. Manny Olivera is in on July 22 and 23. 461-8843.

UPCOMING

JAX SHARKS VS SPOKANE SHOCK July 22, Veterans Memorial Arena A ROSE AMONG THORNS, A TRIBUTE TO ROSA PARKS July 24, Aurora Performance Hall ROAD TO GLOBAL CAGE FIGHTING 2 July 30, Morocco Shrine Auditorium WORLD BATON TWIRLING FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL CUP Aug. 4-7, Hyatt Regency Riverfront JAGUARS VS. FALCONS Aug. 19, EverBank Field FOLIO WEEKLY’S OKTOBERFEST Oct. 15 28TH ANNUAL CARING CHEFS Oct. 23, The Avenues Mall

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

92 AT THE ZOO When the temperature is predicted to be higher than 92 degrees, guests can get half-off admission with a coupon from jacksonvillezoo.org, through Aug. 31, at The Jacksonville Zoo, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. If two of the three local weather authorities predict the weather to be a high of 92 degrees or more, a coupon is posted.

JACKSONVILLE SUNS The 2010 Southern League Champs kick off a homestand against the Mississippi Braves at 7:05 p.m. on July 20 (Military Night), July 21 (Thursday Night Throwdown), July 22 (Family Fireworks), and July 23 (Roger Maris Plaque Giveaway), and at 3:05 p.m. on July 24 (Family Sundays) at the Baseball Grounds, 301 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $7.50-$22.50. 358-2846. jaxsuns.com BEACH WALK A ranger leads a walk at 2 p.m. on July 16 at the multi-use trail pavilion, south beach area on Little Talbot Island, 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville.

Admission is free with regular park admission. 251-2320. floridastateparks.org/littletalbotisland SAVAGE ANCIENT SEAS This exhibit features fossils of marine animals from the collection of paleontologist Mike Triebold at Museum of Science and History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. 396-7062. themosh.org BIKE RIDE ON THE BEACH This fundraiser is held at 5:45 p.m. on July 20 and every other Wed. departing from Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, ending back at the pier for the free concert. Proceeds benefit the Gratitude Leadership Program. 347-5301. gratitudetraining.com

BUSINESS

UNF SMALL BUSINESS CLASS How to S-T-A-R-T-U-P Your Own Business workshop is held from 5-7 p.m. on July 13 at the Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce, 961687 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101G, Amelia Island.

Fee is $20, which includes materials. (800) 450-4624.

CHAMBER BEFORE HOURS The Ponte Vedra Chamber of Commerce gets together at a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on July 13 at Elizabeth’s Café, 1500 Sawgrass Village Drive, Ponte

Vedra. Admission is $5. 285-2004.

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Paul Livingston, with Fair Tax, is the featured speaker at noon on July 13 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville.

Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559.

AIFBY CHAMBER STORM WORKSHOP The Florida Small Business Development Center offers a workshop from 9-11 a.m. on July 19 at the Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce, 961687 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101G, Amelia Island. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. 620-2476.

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and summer workshops for kids 4-11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, through Aug. 12 at 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach. Painting, storytelling, band, clay working, art, music. 277-1225. ameliaartsacademy.org

CLASSES & GROUPS

ZUMBA FITNESS Classes are held from 7-8 p.m. every Mon. and Wed. at Landmark Middle School, 101 Kernan Blvd. N., Jacksonville. The fee for the 7-week session is $55.

Proceeds support Duval County Schools. 349-4790.

DEPRESSION/BI-POLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets every Thur. from 6-7:30 p.m. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville. For more information, call 616-6264.

COMMUNITY HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUPS Bereavement Support is held every Wed., from 6:30-8 p.m. through July 13 at Acosta-Rua Center for Caring of Community Hospice, 5450 Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville. Support group participants must meet with a Community Hospice bereavement counselor before joining a group. To learn if a Community Hospice therapeutic support group might be right for you, call Roxanne Miller, LCSW, manager of bereavement and community grief, at 407-6330.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem?

Maybe they can help. 358-6262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, firstcoastna.org NAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU Classes are open to men, women and children, beginning, intermediate and advanced, from 7-9 p.m. every Mon.-Thur., and from 10 a.m.-noon every Sat. at East Coast Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 7035 Philips Highway, Ste. 7, Jacksonville. The first lesson is free.

554-7800.

JAX JUGGLERS Future jugglers gather outside at local parks in the summertime; check the website for details. Admission is free. jaxjugglers.org HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE The new store is located at 2745 Industry Center Road, Ste. 8, St. Augustine, just off S.R. 16, west of Four Mile Road. The store is packed with great bargains such as furniture, building materials, appliances and all kinds of household items. Proceeds benefit the building of decent, affordable homes for families in need in St. Johns County. Open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Thur., Fri. and Sat. 829-6916.

SCRABBLE CLUB This Jacksonville group gathers at 1 p.m. every Wed. at Golden Corral, 11470 San Jose Blvd., and every Thur. at Barnes & Noble, 11112 San Jose Blvd. For times, email curtlee59@aol.com. All levels are welcome.

733-1565.

HUMANE SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS The St. Augustine Humane Society recruits and trains volunteers 17 or older for a variety of services including spay shuttle operations, fundraising and building renovations. The necessary forms are found at staughumane.org. 827-8817.

YOGA AT THE GRANARY A yoga class is held at 10:30 a.m. every Thur. at The Granary, 1738 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park.

Classes are $12 each. 264-5443.

TONCA’S BIRTHDAY PARTY It’s the Big Four-Five for Tonca the Turtle, celebrating from 1-3 p.m. on July 16 at the Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville.

Daisy May, the opossum, is on hand, and party games, animal encounters, face-painting and cake are featured, along with Tonca’s annual weigh-in in the newly renovated Hixon Native Plant Courtyard. 396-6674. themosh.org FLIGHT EXPLORATION CAMP A private pilot ground school and flight exploration camp is held from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Mon.-Thur., July 18-28 at Sterling Flight Training, 855 St. Johns Bluff Road N., Ste. 21, Jacksonville. For details and fees, call 642-9683.

JAX ZOO Rescued penguins are housed in the Tuxedo Coast exhibit, and endangered wood storks’ nests are alive with chicks this month. Open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 757-4463. jacksonvillezoo.org INSPIRING MINDS SUMMER CAMP This camp, for kids who want to get ahead in life, is held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.Fri., through July 29 at Dinsmore United Methodist Church, 10604 Iowa Ave., Jacksonville. Activities include math, science, literacy, leadership and workforce development.

Camp fee is $75 a week. Extended care is available.

Breakfast and lunch are included. To reserve a spot, call 859-2497; ask for Tiffany.

TEEN FINANCIAL LITERACY The St. Johns County Public Library System and local organizations offer a free Teen Financial Literacy Series, held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on July 16 at Bartram Trail Branch, 60 Davis Pond Blvd., Fruit Cove, 827-6960; on July 23 at Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 827-6940; on July 30 at Anastasia Island Branch, 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 209-3730; on Aug. 6 at Hastings Branch, 6195 S. Main St., Hastings, 827-6970 and on Aug. 13 at Southeast Branch, 6670 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 827-6900. Discussions include budgeting, saving, using credit and avoiding identity theft.

Call the branch to register. sjcpls.org ABELLA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE The fundamentals of ballet, jazz tumbling, conditioning, choreography, and musical and dance history are offered at the school, 1765 Tree Blvd., St. Augustine. For details and a schedule, call 810-5670.

PGA TOUR JR. SUMMER CAMPS Providing young people of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their game, the PGA TOUR Golf Academy’s annual Junior Camps are held through August at World Golf Village, St. Augustine. 940-3600. touracademy.com GIRLS INC. SPECIALTY CAMP Leadership and Community Action specialty camp is held from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri., through Aug. 5 at Riverside Baptist Church, 2650 To list an event, send time, date, location (street address, Park St., Jacksonville. Three 2-week sessions focus on city), admission price and contact number to events@ leadership skills and community involvement. 731-9933. folioweekly.com or click the link in our Happenings section girlsincjax.org at folioweekly.com. Listings are included on a spaceICE SKATING CAMPS & CLASSES Jacksonville Ice & available basis Sportsplex, 3605 Philips Highway, Southside, offers Hockey Camp for ages 6-14, Summer Learn to Skate Camp for kids ages 6-14, and Figure Skating Academy Level for ages 8-16. A lunch program and extended care are available.

Public sessions are half-price while students are enrolled in Learn to Skate & Learn to Play Classes.

399-3223. For dates and prices, go to jaxiceandsportsplex.com P.A.L. SUMMER CAMP Police Athletic League summer camp is held from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Mon.-Fri. through July 29 at 3450 Monument Rd., Arlington and 2165 W. 33rd St., Northside. Indoor sports, life skills, JSO presentations and field trips for ages 6-14. Camp fee is $100 per child per week, with a $50 registration. Lunch is provided.

854-6555. jaxpal.com SUMMER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM Why Not Me Campaign presents this program for teens 14-19, through Aug. 17 at Edward Waters College, 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville. Teens are supported through mentorship and empowered Happy Birthday, you old whippersnapper (turtle)! The Museum of Science & History with access to information, meet presents the 45th Birthday Celebration of Tonca the Turtle, the museum’s 45-yeartwice a week for career building old alligator snapping turtle from 1-3 p.m. on July 16 at 1025 Museum Circle, workshops and diverse career Jacksonville. The event includes an appearance by Daisy May, the museum’s seminars. 371-9903. wnme.org resident opossum as well as face painting, party games and cake. 396-6674.

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THE BEECH STREET GRILL Fine dining is offered 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. $$ CAFÉ 4750 An Italian kitchen and wine bar. Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, panatela bruschetta and fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ 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. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ ESPAÑA RESTAURANT & TAPAS Traditional Spanish and Portuguese dishes, tapas and paella served in a cozy atmosphere. BW, CM. D nightly. 22 S. Fourth St. 261-7700. $$$ 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. $ GENERAL STORE F This store has a little bit of everything.

Breakfast includes hot rope sausage, lunch features the Redneck Reuben. Deli meats, cheeses, chicken, fish, pizzas and pasta, too. BW. B, L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 310-6080. $ 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. $$ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black

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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. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys, salads and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood (Fernandina shrimp every Thur.); nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, serving specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee.

225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 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 and juice bar.

Extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Wraps, sandwiches, soups. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 T.J. 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 Picante offers flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a contemporary atmosphere. The menu includes authentic Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily.

464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$ PLAE In Spa & Shops at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2010 winner. Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., The Ritz-Carlton, 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. $$ SNAPPER’S BAR & SEAFOOD GRILL This new Amelia Island restaurant offers traditional bar-and-grill fare, including tacos, wraps, sandwiches, soups and burgers, as well as fish, shellfish and steaks. L & D, daily. FB, CM. 960062 Gateway Blvd. 491-6888. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on large oceanview deck. Steaks,

fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2010 winner. Grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

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EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily.

6132 Merrill Rd. 744-2333. $$ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106.

MEEHAN’S TAVERN F This Irish pub and restaurant serves beef and Guinness stew, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, traditional lamb stew and jalapeño poppers, made fresh onsite, in a comfy atmosphere. Wifi, HDTVs, non-smoking. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5. 551-7076. $$ NERO’S CAFE F Nero’s serves traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes.

Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F The menu includes hot dogs with slaw, chili cheese, sauerkraut; and small pizzas. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9501 Arlington Expwy., Regency Sq. 721-3595. (orangetreehotdogs.com) $ PITA EXPRESS Philly, chicken fajita, falafel, chicken Caesar salad and eggplant parmigiana pitas, plus omelets and pancakes. CM. B, L & D, daily. 2754 Trollie Lane. 674-2637. $ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch items like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

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BISCOTTIS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino.

Revolving daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Halfportions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily.

3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Fox has been a Jacksonville landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2010 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ RUAN THAI F The elegant Avondale restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine, including curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 3951 St. Johns Ave. 384-6665. $$$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida, offering American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-ownedand-operated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brick-oven-baked pizza, and traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. Dine-in or delivered. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ CAFE CONFLUENCE F This European coffeehouse serves Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Alvarado offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners and specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas, burritos.

FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepdish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F The first four elements are earth, water, air and fire — but here they prepare authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows Rd. 448-0500. $$ INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast.

CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F This Lebanese restaurant offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ MAYURI INDIAN CUISINE F Traditional Indian items include tandoori specials, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, vegetarian, biryani and thali style dishes. BW. L & D. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 10. 448-5999. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, fresh seafood and sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere. The signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ VINO’S PIZZA See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $

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(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza

by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily.

303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Subs are madeto-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F This cozy, family-owned place serves marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like Peruvian nuggets), giant tenders, in box lunches and as Mini-Me sandwiches, along with gizzards, livers, 15 sides and fried or blackened shrimp, fish, conch fritters, deviled crabs.

TO. L & D, daily. 1289 Penman Road. 247-2828. $

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BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets and Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BLUES ROCK CAFE This blues rock venue offers an oceanfront dining experience, featuring an all-American menu, including crab cakes and wings, served in a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of the Beaches. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 831 N. First St. 249-0007. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheesesteak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers and 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 $ THE BRASSERIE & BAR French/European-style bistro and bar offers coq au vin, French onion soup, fritto misto, Moroccan-style lamb shank. FB. D, Tue.-Sun. 1312 Beach Blvd. 249-5800. $$$ 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. 712-4444. $$ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CARIBBEE KEY F Best of Jax 2010 winner. AmerCaribbean cuisine includes seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Open-air deck bar upstairs; outdoor dining downstairs. FB. L & D, daily.

100 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 270-8940. $$ CASA MARIA See Springfield. 2429 S. Third 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 Kahn Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites.

FB. L & D daily. The Factory’s Ashley Hayek is a 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Bartender. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza.

247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, featuring Guy Fieri’s (“Diners, DriveIns & Dives”) fave items — Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ DICK’S WINGS F This NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2010 Best of Jax winner for Best Chicken Wings. 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 This Jax Beach

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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 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. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Best of Jax 2010 winner. 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. $$ MEZZA LUNA RISTORANTE F A Beaches tradition for 20+ years. Favorites are Szechuan ahi tuna, lasagna Bolognese and wood-fired pizza. Inside or patio. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2010 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 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. $ 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. $$$ OCEAN 60 Best of Jax 2010 winner. A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ 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 This brand-new oceanfront restaurant offers fresh, local fare served on two floors — upstairs, it’s Chef’s Menu, with stuffed flounder, pork tenderloin and appetizers. The downstairs bar and patio offer casual lunch and dinner items and daily drink specials. CM,

NAME: Rashpal Singh RESTAURANT: Curry Pot, 7035 Philips Highway, Ste. 3, Southside BIRTHPLACE: Dhani Pind, Punjab, India YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 20 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): Haveli, Jalandhar, India FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Traditional Punjabi.

FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: My own curry blend and fresh spices.

IDEAL MEAL: Tandoori chicken tacos with Mexican coleslaw and ice-cold beer.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Chicharrones (pork skin) and liver.

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MOST MEMORABLE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: When I met my wife; we married 13 days later.

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FB. B, L & D, daily. 445 Eighth Ave. N. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks are made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F 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. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK An array of specialty menu items, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2010 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 Best of Jax 2010 winner. Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ THAI ROOM RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Dine in an intimate setting as Chef Thepsouvanh prepares Thai cuisine like crispy duck or pan-seared Chilean sea bass. BW. L, Mon.-Fri. D, Mon.-Sat. 1286 S. Third St. 249-8444. $$$ TWO DUDES SEAFOOD PLACE F Up-to-the-minute-fresh Mayport seafood, like shrimp, scallops, snapper and oysters in sandwiches or baskets, grilled, blackened or fried. B, TO. L & D daily. 22 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-2000. $ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapas-style 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 2010 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. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ INDOCHINE Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ JULIETTE’S & J-BAR Serving dinner before (or dessert after) a show. Breakfast buffet. J-Bar serves bistro-inspired small plates. FB. Daily. Omni Hotel, 245 W. Water St. 355-6664. $$$ KOJA SUSHI F Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine.

Indoor and outdoor dining and bar. FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ 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. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. BW. B & L, 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 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F 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 2010 winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ 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 2010 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. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$ TKO’S THAI HUT F The menu offers Thai fusion dishes, curry dishes, chef’s specials, healthy options and sushi. Dine inside or on the covered patio. FB. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46. 647-7546. $$ ZAITOON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL Traditional Mediterranean family recipes blend in Spanish, French, Italian and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Harbour Village. 221-7066. $$

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. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA BAKERY & PUB F Transforms from family restaurant to pub serving Chicago-style deep dish pizza. CM, FB. D, Tue.-Fri., L & D, Sat. & Sun. 107 Nature Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700. $$ 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. $

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F This 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 York-style 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 See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ 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 2010 winner) has

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(Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS This American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, as well as 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps and sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ 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. $$ LET’S NOSH F The authentic Jewish deli offers a full breakfast, lunch, brunch and full-service deli counter. Real New York water bagels, bread baked on site and desserts. CM. B & L, daily. 9850 San Jose Blvd. 683-8346. $ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ 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 See San Marco. 12807 San Jose Blvd.

638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ VINO’S PIZZA 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 This family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ BLU TAVERN F This restaurant has an upscale feel with a casual atmosphere. Favorites include bread pudding and Orange Park salad. Blu also serves pasta dishes, burgers, seafood, pork, beef and steaks. CM, FB. L & D, daily; B, Sat. & Sun. only. 1635 Wells Rd. 644-7731. $$ 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. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$

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930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ promise of benefit sUpport PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F This family-owned-andoperated restaurant offers gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper and (of course) pastas: spaghetti, fettucine, lasagna, ziti, calzones, linguini, tortolini, ravioli, all 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. $$

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PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS AL’S PIZZA F Homemade breads, pizza, white pizza, calzones and Italian entrees. Voted Best Pizza in Jax by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2010. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine includes fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster and 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. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ 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. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ 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 his eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$

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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2010 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd. 683-2542. $$ 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. $$$ URBAN FLATS Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE AJ’S ON PARK STREET 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. 598-0188. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 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 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, delivery. 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. $$ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ 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. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JACKSONS GRILL The locally owned spot’s original menu has fried pickle chips, Rockin’ Ranch burgers, gumbo, sandwiches. BW, TO. B, L & D, daily. 1522 King St. 384-8984. $$ 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. $ 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. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ 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. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare is prepared with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily, along with a large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ PIZZA PALACE ON THE PARK F See San Marco. Outdoor seating. 920 Margaret St., 5 Points. 598-1212. $$ 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. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$

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TWO DOORS DOWN F Former Tad’s owner offers 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 This 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. $$

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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. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S BEACHSIDE, BARNACLE BILL’S DOWNTOWN F For 30 years, these family restaurants have served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak, and popular fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. Downtown location, L & D daily; beach location, D nightly. 451 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 471-2434. 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ 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. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ 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.

460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F This Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine — tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar — indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Authentic New York style brickoven-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. $$ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2010 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. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-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 Casual oceanfront restaurant has an ocean 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. $$ SCARLETT O’HARA’S Best of Jax 2010 winner. Serving Southern fare, barbecue and seafood. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 70 Hypolita St. 824-6535. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, south of the S.R. 206 bridge, this 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. $ SUNSET GRILLE Casual Key West style and a seafood-heavy menu — it’s a consistent Great Chowder Debate winner.

Specialties include baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp and datil pepper wings with bleu cheese dressing. CM,

WINE LISTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Best of Jax 2010 winner. Call for schedule. 4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30-7:30 p.m., every first Thur. 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE Wine Down 6-8 p.m. every Wed. 1712 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 249-4776 THE GIFTED CORK Tastings daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GRAPE 5-7:30 p.m. every Wed.; 1-4 p.m. every Sat. 10281 Midtown Pkwy., Ste. 119, SJTC, 642-7111 THE GROTTO 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 NORTH BEACH BISTRO 6-8 p.m. every Tue. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 OCEAN 60 6-8 p.m every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR 4-6 p.m. every Tue. 1930 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 276-9551 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m., every second Fri. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766

RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5-8 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517 THE TASTING ROOM 6-8 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5-6:30 p.m. every Mon. 9822 Tapestry Circle, Ste. 111, St. Johns Town Center, 928-9277 TOTAL WINE & MORE Noon-6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, 998-1740 URBAN FLATS 5-8 p.m. every Wed. 330 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-5515 WHOLE FOODS MARKET 6 p.m. every Thur. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 288-1100 THE WINE BAR 6-8 p.m. every Thur. 320 First St. N., Jax Beach, 372-0211 WINE WAREHOUSE 4-7 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782 1188 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, 389-9997 4085 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach, 471-9900 ZAITOON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 6-8 p.m., every first & third Wed. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40, Intracoastal W., 221-7066

FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ ZHANRAS F Art-themed tapas-style place has small plate items in a casual, contemporary space. Entrée portions available. CM, FB. D, daily; Sun. brunch. 108 Anastasia Blvd.

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ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN 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. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2010 winner.

13249 City Square Dr. 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. fiveguys.com $ 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. $ THE GRAPE BISTRO & WINE BAR F More than 145 wines, along with a tapas menu of gourmet fare to pair with the wine list. A wide selection of beer is also served. L & D, daily.

10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119. 642-7111. $$ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F 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. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-fromthe-oven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ 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 2010 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 Featuring seafood, an everchanging menu of more than 180 items includes cedarroasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned steakhouse has 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. $$$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F See Orange Park. 7860 Gate Parkway. 253-3314. $$ 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, fresh seafood, sandwiches and desserts. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106. 646-4527. $ SUITE The St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offers chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS This 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 See Ponte Vedra. CM. FB. L & D, daily.

9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racing-

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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. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Burgers, sandwiches, nachos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F Best of Jax 2010 winner. NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2010 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolinastyle barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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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. $$ b.b.’s F A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F Best of Jax 2010 winner. French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, woodfired 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 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 2010 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. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2010 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ PIZZA PALACE F At Pizza Palace, it’s all homemade from Mama’s award-winning recipes: spinach pizza and chickenspinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd.

399-8815. $$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE A consistent Best of Jax 2010 winner. Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd.

396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd.

306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F The independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers and lunch meats roasted daily in-house. Vegetarian options, including tempeh, too. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style woodfired 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 newest San Marco location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 683-2444. $

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and triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & of benefit L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy.,promise Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BOMBA’S SOUTHERN HOME COOKING F The neighborhood comfort spot offers 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. $$$ CITY BUFFET CHINESE RESTAURANT F City Buffet offers an extensive selection of Chinese fare, including beef, fish, crabs, chicken, pork, desserts, ice cream, at its all-youcan-eat buffet. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 5601 Beach Blvd.

345-3507. $ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. The Fresh Bar offers fine wine, cocktails, martinis. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CURRY POT F This new restaurant offers authentic Northern Indian cuisine, including vegan, vegetarian and traditional menu items, as well as a buffet. L & D, daily. 7035 Philips Hwy., Ste. 3. 400-6373. $$ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual, El Potro cooks it fresh, made-to-order — fast, hot, simple. Daily specials and buffet at most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 733-0844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd.

398-1717. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F A local institution since 1975 serves house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. Best of Jax 2010 winner. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2010 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F This stylish yet simple gastropub features Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ 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 noMSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F Best of Jax 2010 winner.

AYCE sushi and two teppanyaki grill items are included in buffet price. FB. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$

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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. $$ CASA MARIA F The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees like eggplant parmigiana, shrimp scampi. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F A locally-owned-and-operated 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, served in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace.

696-4001. $ THREE LAYERS CAFE F 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 This modern restaurant’s menu features popular favorites: salads, sandwiches and pizza, as well as fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F In the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

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Todd Whitehurst may be the “father” of 42-60 children, based on statistical probability that recognizes his potency as a sperm donor, according to a June New York Post profile.

Whitehurst, like the others, was selected based on his sperm’s profile and speed. He donated weekly for about three years in the late ’80s (at $50 a pop), and has been contacted so far by nine teenagers who sent their photos after piecing together evidence identifying him (despite sperm banks’ confidentiality promises).

Whitehurst, acknowledging resemblances to his “offspring,” seems to find the relationships fulfilling, however limited. Said he, “I love Father’s Day.” (He may not be the most prolific donor, however. The website Donor Sibling Registry claims to have documented 129 children sired by an unnamed seed demon, one of 92 highly productive men with 10 or more).

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New York scent artist Christopher Brosius made his name with fragrances recalling childhood (like Clean Baby Butt, Green Bean and Baseball Glove), but felt it was time, according to an April New York magazine report, to broach the next frontier — to make a perfume so exclusive, no one could smell it. By 2011 Brosius’ reasoning,©the scent’s chemicals would provoke whatever reactions scents provoke in those exposed to it, but the actual scent would be undetectable to the nose; hence, no one would know why they were reacting as they were. By trial and error, he combined jasmine, sandalwood and natural amber, and scaled down their power, yielding what he calls Where We Are There Is No Here. Said Brosius, “The question, ‘What perfume are you wearing?’ should never arise.”

Least Competent Criminals Not Ready for Prime Time: Eric Cogan, 33, was arrested in Port St. Lucie, Fla., in June after (according to police) presenting a holdup note to a TD Bank teller. To get to the teller, Cogan walked right by a sheriff ’s cruiser parked in front of the bank and a uniformed deputy sitting inside the bank’s entrance.

In April, Matthew Hudleston, 33, pleaded guilty in Mobile, Ala., to robbing a Regions Bank, using a holdup note that mentioned a gun. He got away but was arrested after he returned minutes later to ask for the holdup note back.

Undignified Deaths The Good Lord Willing: Self-described anarchist Luciano Pitronello Schuffeneger was hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma after a bomb he was planning for a Banco Santander bank in Santiago, Chile, exploded prematurely. He suffered third-degree burns and lost both hands and his eyesight, after accidentally tripping the bomb’s trigger before entering the bank.

Mr. Isabel Gutierrez, 53, died of a heart attack in Refugio County, Texas, in June, after taking a break during the act of raping a 77-year-old woman. He told his victim that he didn’t feel well, moved away from her, and stopped breathing.

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Bank of America had the tables turned on it in June after the company wrongfully harassed an alleged mortgage scofflaw in Naples, Fla. BA attempted to foreclose on homeowners Warren and Maureen Nyerges last year even though the couple bought their house with cash, paid directly to BA. It took BA a year and a half to understand its mistake; that is, until the Nyergeses sued and won a judgment for expenses of $2,534, which BA promptly ignored.

2011 The Nyergeses’ attorney obtained a seizure order, and two sheriff ’s deputies, with a moving truck, arrived at the local BA branch on June 3 to load $2,534 worth of furniture and computer equipment from the bank’s offices. After about an hour on the phone with higher-ups, the local BA manager issue a check for $2,534.

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Police in Doncaster, England, were on the lookout in June for an organized group of four female and two male shoplifters who hit a liquor store in May but left an interesting crime-scene story on surveillance video. While five of them distracted employees, one woman, in pants, walked to the back, emerging minutes later wearing a large wraparound skirt and waddling slowly toward the front door. After the unsuspecting employees bid farewell to the six, they discovered the office safe was missing and concluded the waddling woman had held it between her legs.

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China’s sleepy Zisiqiao Village in Zhejiang province is headquarters for the country’s revered snake industry, with 160 families raising about 3 million serpents a year, mostly to harvest livers and gall bladders for soup, wine and other products consumed for their immunity-building properties. In a June Reuters dispatch, one farmer described the 25-year evolution of “Snake Town” from a place where farmers simply threw males and females together for breeding to today’s sophisticated production facilities using proper snake diets, research measures to enrich female fertility and provide enhanced incubation conditions.

The Continuing Crisis

A kindergartner may need to have his dad wait with him and wave bye-bye as he steps onto the school bus in the morning, but Rain Price is a 10th-grader (in American Fork, Utah), and his dad, Dale, waves from the bus stop every morning, right in front of Rain’s friends. According to a KSL-TV June report, in Salt Lake City, Dale wears a different, “crazy” costume each morning; 170 in all for the school year, including, once, a wedding dress.

In April, alleged gang members Barbara Lee, 45, and Marco Ibanez, 19, were arrested in Hallandale Beach, Fla., charged in the assault and stabbing of four deaf people.

Lee was at Ocean’s Eleven Lounge one night when she saw several people in a group make hand signs which she interpreted as disrespecting her own gang’s signs, and, according to police, left to recruit Ibanez to administer retribution. Unknown to Lee or Ibanez, the group were deaf people using sign language and had no idea they were making “gang” signs.

Oops!

Rescues: A 93-year-old Philadelphia woman was rescued by medics in April after being stuck in her toilet for several days. According to KYW-TV, she was carried out with part of the toilet still stuck tightly to her body.

In Tooting, England, in May, an unnamed senior was rescued by firefighters after he got his testicles caught in a shower seat in which he was sitting while bathing.

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tenn., apologized and paid the bill in June for exhuming the body of the recently deceased Kenneth Manis. The man who’d shared Mr. Manis’ hospital room during his final days had reported his dentures missing, and the hospital determined they’d been mistakenly buried with Mr. Manis.

Fetish on Parade

Toshihiko Mizuno, 55, was arrested in Tokyo in June after three girls, ages 9 and 10, reported he’d talked them into spitting so he could record it on video, to aid with “research” he was doing on “saliva.” Police later found 26 videotapes, featuring about 400 young girls spitting. According to local media sources, Mizuno has had the obsession for 17 years, getting at least 500 girls to spit.

Chuck Shepherd WeirdNews@earthlink.net

FreeWill Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the days ahead, you have permission from the universe to dwell less on what needs to be resisted, protested, flushed out and overcome. Instead, you have license to concentrate on what deserves to be fostered, encouraged, bolstered and invited in. Sound like fun? It will be if you can do it, but it may not be as easy to do as it sounds. There are many influences tempting you to draw energy from kneejerk oppositionalism and cynical naysaying. To take full advantage of what life’s offering, figure out how to rebel in a spirit of joy and celebration.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions,” said seer Edgar Cayce.

That’s your thought for the week. Not just in dreams, but in your waking life too, you’ll be experiencing insights, hearing stories and getting messages providing useful information for crucial questions you’ve not yet framed, let alone posed. I hope by telling you this, I’ve expedited your work on formulating those pertinent questions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “The most important thing in acting is honesty,” said Hollywood actor George Burns.

“If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” The same thing’s true about life itself in the weeks ahead. The more you dispense the raw truth — even if you have to push yourself to do it — the more successful you’ll be. Being a fount of radical authenticity may feel like a performance at first, but it’ll get easier, more natural.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The great-grandson of a slave, Cancerian Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) was America’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice.

According to Thurgood, in a play about his life that appeared on HBO, his unruly behavior as a school kid had a role launching him toward his vocation. As punishment for bad behavior, his teacher exiled him to a storage room where he was instructed to study the U.S. Constitution, a document he’d later interpret during his service on the high court. I foresee a version of this scenario playing out in your immediate future. Mischief could lead to opportunity. Blessings may evolve from shenanigans.

Bending the rules may bring rewards.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you mind if I call you “The Original Liontamer”? I know it sounds a bit extravagant, maybe even pretentious, but it really fits you right now. More than any other sign of the zodiac, you have the power to control the wild, ferocious forces of the unconscious. You’re the fluid flowmaster in charge of making the beastly energy behave itself; you’re a crafty coordinator of the splashy, flashy kundalini; you’re the dazzling wizard of dizzy whirling whooshes. To help soothe the savage rhythms with maximum aplomb: Mix a dash of harmonious trickery with your charismatic bravado.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have maybe 10 days left to locate the healthiest possible gamble for the second half of 2011. I’m referring to a smart risk to bring out the best in you, expand the hell out of your mind and inspire you to shed at least 10 percent of your narcissism and 15 percent of your pessimism. Trust your gut as much as your brain. It’ll be important to have them both fully engaged as you make your foray all the way out to the edge of your understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “He got a big ego, such a huge ego,” sings Beyonce in her song “Ego.” “It’s too big, it’s too wide / It’s too strong, it won’t fit / It’s too much, it’s too tough / He talk like this ‘cause he can back it up.” I’d love to be able to address that same message to you in the days ahead. Seriously. I’d love to admire and marvel at your big, strong ego. It’s one of those rare times when the cosmic

powers-that-be give clearance to display your beautiful, glorious self in its full radiance. Extra bragging is most definitely allowed, especially if it’s done with humor and wit.

A bit of preening, mugging and swaggering is also OK. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Dear Rob Brezsny: Please, sir, if you could do me a cost-free favor and tell me something special about my future, I’d be amazingly glad and would spread good will about you everywhere. I am 34 and sharply eager to know in detail about my next five years at least — any big good or bad predictions. Kindly be very specific, no cloudy generalizations. — Fayyaz Umair Aziz, First-Degree Scorpio.”

Dear Fayyaz: I’m happy to tell you that your future isn’t set in stone; you have the power to carve out the destiny you want. It so happens, the next four weeks are prime time to formulate a clear master plan (or reformulate your existing one) and vow to carry it out with impeccability.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A reader sent an interesting tale. He said the teacher Rudolf Steiner “once had a devotee who complained that after years of meditating and studying sacred texts he had not yet had a spiritual experience. Steiner asked him if he’d noticed the face of the conductor on the train on which they were riding.

The man said no. Steiner replied, ‘Then you just missed a spiritual experience.’” This is a good tip to keep in mind in the weeks ahead. It’s a time to dramatically expedite and intensify your education about spiritual matters by noticing the beauty and holiness in mundane things.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’ve got two bits of information for you late-bloomers; two inspirational messages to quell your worry about how long everything seems to be taking to unfold. First is this fact: While some oak trees begin growing acorns after two decades, many don’t produce a single acorn until they’re 40 or even 50 years old. Your second message is from poet Robert Bly: “I know a lot of men who are healthier at age 50 than they’ve ever been before, because a lot of their fear is gone.” Keep the faith and continue your persistent efforts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Russia has more psychic healers than medical doctors. The World Health Organization’s research says so. There are around 640,000 licensed physicians, but there are 800,000 witches and wizards who use the occult to perform their cures. I prefer a more balanced ratio; I’m most comfortable when there are equal amounts of officially sanctioned practitioners and supernaturally inspired mavericks. I want as many unorthodox rebels messing with proven formulas as serious professionals who are highly skilled and playing by the rules. That helps keep both sides honest and allows me to avoid being led astray by the excesses and distortions of each. I recommend a similar approach for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “The most frequently leveled criticism of Jimmy Fallon is that he laughs too much.” So begins a New York magazine profile of the latenight talk show host. “He laughs before jokes, after jokes, during jokes.” He is “TV’s most inveterate cracker-upper.”

Cynics say this is proof that he has a profound character defect. But there’s another possibility, says New York: “Fallon laughs so much because he’s just having a really good time.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’re primed to have a Fallon-like week — a period when the fun is so liberating, the play’s so cathartic and the good times are so abundant, you’ll be in a chronic state of amusement. In response, people addicted to their gloom and doom may try to shame you. Don’t you dare let them inhibit your rightful relief and release.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com JULY 12-18, 2011 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 59

THE ATLANTIC ATLANTA BRAVES HAT Let’s just say fireworks were not just going off in the sky. I gave you my 15 second intro in a minute and a half. I think we were making googly eyes, but never made it to the beach as planned. You: Tall, cute smile, Braves Hat. Me: Pink dress, light brown hair, fast talker. Want to go down to the beach? When: July 4, 2011. Where: The Atlantic. #1159-0712

beautiful blonde dread locks tied in a ponytail. You wore cute black square glasses. You came in with your parents maybe?

I sat you and took small glances of you, casually walking by.

You were busy talking and I’m too shy, but maybe we could talk and even make some pancakes together sometime? ;) When: June 21, 2011. Where: Original Pancake House at Town Center. #1147-0628

When: June 13, 2011. Where: Doctors Express Urgent Care. #1140-0621

FIREWORKS ON INTRACOASTAL You: Sexy, bald speed demon pedaling over the intracoastal on your beach cruiser. Me: Ginger with a soul. Fireworks exploded when my eyes met your sweaty bod. Can a girl get a tow? When: July 4, 2011.

Where: Atlantic Blvd. Intracoastal. #1158-0712

BROKEN FOOT? SHORT BLONDE DREDS I see you once in a while when I do the morning jog thing while visiting St. Augustine. I haven’t really seen your face. Curiosity rises... When: June 20, 2011. Where: St. Augustine Beach. #1146-0628

TATTOOED You were at the bar with a buddy; you were drinking red bull and wearing a blue t-shirt. I couldn’t help but notice all the tattoos. I was on business lunch and couldn’t stop to chat... When: June 13, 2011. Where: Benny’s at the Landing. #1138-0621

LET’S FLY AWAY TOGETHER I Saw U at Jacksonville International Airport saying what appeared to be a final farewell to a guy, sad tears. You glanced my way – I’ll never forget your look. You: slender, dark hair, red lipstick. Me: Tall, dark & handsome. We belong together. When: March 22, 2011.

Where: JIA. #1130-0607

MY GREEN-EYED EVERYTHING I saw you at the Bagel shop on Beach Blvd. eating an everything bagel, your wavy brown hair, beautiful green eyes; it looked like you were eating with your brother, he had eggs and a bagel. Me: tall, bald and slim, getting coffee and smiling at you; you said good morning. Would love to meet you. When: June 5, 2011. Where: Bagel Shop. #1137-0614

BELK’S MEMORIAL DAY SHOE SALE! It was Memorial Day and you and your daughter(?) were in Belk’s shopping for shoes. You didn’t buy any... but I did. You said I should exchange the tags and then everything I wanted would be on sale. Wish we had exchanged phone numbers instead of tags.

When: May 30, 2011. Where: Belk’s Regency. #1129-0607

WALLY WORLD CUTIE Walking out of Walmart with my family, I ran into you and yours. You have nice dark hair and you were wearing a JU (Jacksonville University) shirt. I felt something when we locked eye contact. AMAZING... When: June 8, 2011. Where: Walmart on Hodges. #1136-0614

YOU: GUY ON RED HARLEY Me: girl on black Kawasaki.

You asked me about my bike. The light turned green. I could swear I saw you look back after I turned. I wanna check you out without the helmet on! When: May 16, 2011. Where: Roosevelt Blvd. #1128-0607

STRONG SOUTHERN MAN WANTED Workout at the gym.

You: popular appearing man talkative (hottie), with a Southern drawl, sounded ignorant, brown hair, workout gloves. We spoke of anti-religion and anti-politics, both topics you should never mention to a hottie. But u didn’t mind. I’d like to meet again. man on man. You can spot me ; ) I spotted you. When: June 1, 2011. Where: Just Fitness in Mandarin. #1135-0614

BOHEMIAN BLONDE BOND GIRL I got a quantum of solace from your rendition of “Love and Marriage,” too bad the horn player only knew one riff per song. You’re far too beautiful to be hidden behind a bulkhead, guess everyone on the boat knows how I feel about that now. Won’t miss the cobblestones, but had fun shopping with you in the peanut gallery.

When: May 1, 2011. Where: Riverside. #1127-0607

MINNESOTA LOVIN’ You: green shirt, blond hair, glasses outside Yobe in Avondale talking about Minnesota and Graceland.

Me: hanging with friends and family and discussing turning 30. Hope we can see each other and get lost in conversation... Maybe we could trek through Minnesota together. You were with a guy, can I make you change your mind? When: June 6, 2011. Where: Yobe in Avondale. #1134-0614

TALL, DARK AND TATTOOED You: tattooed, sexy man beast. Me: Blue eyed, pouty lipped rock vixen. Lost you in the masses before I could get your name. When: Any Given Saturday. Where: Ritz or Brix at the beach. I want to rock your sox off. When: May 8, 2011. Where: Rockville. #1126-0607

WE SHOULD HAVE WALKED TOGETHER You were paying as I was walking in the store. You gave me a smile that made me forget to talk. I asked the cashier if I could use the restroom because I had a couple of miles to walk to get where I was going. You said you had to do the same. Me: black hat/ tattoo sleeve. When: June 28, 2011. Where: Best Choice Store at Oak and Stockton. #1157-0712 BEARDED BRITISH GUY WITH GREAT SMILE At Kickbacks.

You in black tee and jeans. Me in yellow shirt and jeans. You were discussing with your friends why you can’t tip in British strip clubs (the pound is a coin, not $ bill). I asked you to hold my table while I went inside. You smiled and I just couldn’t muster the strength to say anything else. Another chance?

When: July 1, 2011. Where: Kickbacks Gastropub. #1156-0712 MY HERO You came marching in as dozens of families waited anxiously to be reunited. I waited nervously for the first time. I saw you standing tall and handsome. Tan and well built. I walked to you in a coral dress and when our eyes met my heart fluttered. When you smile it jumped, and when you told me I was beautiful it melted. When: June 12, 2011. Where: AFB Moody. #1155-0712 FSCJ CAMPUS AMAZING GIRL You: Blonde haired lady at FSCJ. Your hair is always straight and you wear sexy flats.

Me: Guy at FSCJ, always sitting with water jug. Maybe one day you can hydrate my lips. When: Every day. Where: FSCJ Campus. #1154-0712 TURKISH DELIGHT You: Sexy Turkish man with cowlick making pizza. I was looking at your nose when you said, “Hey honey, why you make face?” Will you be my white horse?

Ya Rock! Me: Filipino who wants to be your girlfriend. When: June 9, 2011. Where: Al’s Pizza. #1153-0712 HERE IS YOUR CHANCE … We talked in front of the Bargain Outlet store on Dunn Avenue and you asked me to give you a chance and I told you that I was spoken for.

Well, not now. So if you still want the chance, then pay the $5 and get the chance to be my Romeo. I just may be your Juliet. Let’s see … When: March 23, 2011. Where: Dunn Avenue Bargain Outlet. #1152-0705 MISSING VEST, WORKING THE STRIPES You: Server at Biscottis, blk shirt & making stripes look better than ever. Medium to long hair. Me: sat in corner table, ordered a pizza. You gazed in my eyes while refilling my water. I want more pizza and stripes in my life. When: June 28, 2011. Where: Biscottis. #1151-0705 PETITE BLONDE HAIRDRESSER You were a beautiful blonde hairdresser from Orange Park. I was a retired Navy diver and we played a game of who was what. I can’t get you out of my thoughts. I would love to take you out on a date. When: May. Where: The Metro. #1150-0705 GIRAFFE TONGUED BLONDE LASS I do so enjoy our stare-offs, although I have to confess to getting lost in those gorgeous Irish eyes of yours. While I know you have a thing for older men, I must admit to becoming intoxicated by your loveliness, or maybe it’s just those Mirrer Rites. When: Always. Where: Birdies. #1149-0705 KNIGHT RIDER GIDDY UP! Me: Chocolate Thunder across the bar. You: Blue-eyed, sexy white boy serving up drinks and all the jokes. And yes, I smoked with cigarettes. Settling for your sandwich was just not enough. Let’s get together and see what you’re having tonight... When: June 17, 2011.

Where: Ritz. #1148-0628 TALL BLONDE DREAD HEAD HOTTIE I first noticed your

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5 POINTS CORNER SATURDAY NIGHT You were tallish with blondish hair wearing a colorful sundress standing on the corner of 5 Points with a friend. I crossed the street, tall with long hair wearing black jean jacket. I checked you out, we exchanged smiles. I should have turned around. Want to have a smile contest? When: June 18, 2011. Where: 5 Points in front of the Derby restaurant. #1145-0628 SALESMAN THAT CAUGHT MY EYE Tall, handsome, and a gorgeous smile with green eyes. Kia of Orange Park. I test drove a car. You shook my hand and we gazed into each other’s eyes. Best moment of my life. You know who you are.

Thanks for the business card. I’ll be keeping in touch. When: March 4, 2011. Where: Kia of Orange Park. #1144-0621 MISSING INGREDIENT FROM BURRITO GALLERY You are more interesting than most. Always with a determined demeanor, pleasant smile, and generous tip. You order the same thing every day for months on end. I admire your consistency, but am full of various recipes that could spice up your life. I hope you’ll come back soon and try something new. Perhaps a fish taco?

When: June 1, 2011. Where: Burrito Gallery. #1143-0621 HOT AND SULTRY You: sweaty, sexy, and sultry with nice moves! Me: can’t keep my eyes off you, you pull me to the dance floor. End the night with a romantic walk to the beach.

I just have to find you! When: June 10, 2011. Where: Sun Dog. #1142-0621 YOUR SMART DOG IS A BONUS! :-) June 14: Four P.M., at ATM behind Publix on Baymeadows Rd. You: next in line. Gray SUV, originally from Ohio via California, new to Jax. We discussed smoky air, heat and your intelligent dog. Any chance we could continue over dinner? drinks? (I’ll try to untie my tongue, if you’ll give me a chance!) When: June 14, 2011.

Where: ATM behind Publix on Baymeadows Rd. #1141-0621 AN ELEGANT TOMBOY You: friendly smile, brunette, 40ish in golf shirt and black slacks. Me: portly and buttoned-down in khakis, Oxford and topsiders. I winked, you smiled. “Do you date immature men?” I asked. “Almost exclusively,” you responded. Can you love a fool? I never got your number.

HOTTIE IN THE VILLAGE She was tall, long dark hair, beautiful smile and awesome laugh. She was working and looking o so beautiful. I was there with the kids having some pie; love that pie. When: June 13, 2011. Where: Village Inn. #1139-0621

YOU SAW ME A LONG TIME AGO I saw your ad in I Saw You many years ago. Was in a relationship at that time but no longer. You saw me in front of a store near the old Walmart on Beach Blvd. We watched a baby learning how to walk and we smiled at each other. Now I’m looking for you. Let’s see if we can do a lot more smiling. When: 7 Years Ago. Where: Old Walmart on Beach Blvd. #1133-0614 MOVIES … JUST US NEXT TIME? You: hot dad, red shirt, 2 adorable sons. Me: blue shirt, crazy kids, 5 seats down in same row. Would love to formally meet you! When: June 2, 2011. Where: Carmike Cinemas Fleming Island. #1132-0614

HOT PORTUGUESE HONEY First time I laid eyes on your beauty in nearly two decades and my heart was pounding so hard I could barely speak. I never thought I could feel that again. Maybe you felt the same rush at the sight of me ;) This soldier will be in town in Nov. so you can let me know. When: April 5, 2011. Where: Denny’s on Atlantic and 9A. #1131-0614

MEMORIAL DAY HOTTIE We both pulled in to get gas. You are bald with goatee, black sunglasses and covered in ink.

You fed a tan truck with skull sticker. The sight of you was memorable, sure hope to see you again! When: May 30, 2011. Where: Gate Station on San Jose Blvd. #1125-0607 TALL AND DASHING REDHEAD You bought me a double whiskey diet at The Players Championship. I saw you at a wedding the next weekend and brought you a drink from the open bar. You talked about politics and history, but for some reason I really want to see you again. Your turn to provide the drinks! When: May 14, 2011. Where: The Players Championship. #1124-0531

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Women on the Verge

The Supreme Court’s Walmart ruling revives a longstanding debate

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he sex discrimination case against Walmart, in which the U.S. Supreme Court handed an important victory to the retail chain on June 20, revives a longstanding debate: Are disparities in the workplace due primarily to gender bias or deep-rooted gender differences?

The answer is anything but simple — which is why the ruling was correct.

The lawsuit was filed 10 years ago by three female employees. However, the plaintiffs and their lawyers sought to expand it into a class-action suit on behalf of every woman who has worked for Walmart at any time since December 1998 — as many as 1.5 million women. While they collected statements from 120 women alleging discrimination, the main argument for the class-action suit relied on sociological and statistical analysis. Women make up nearly two-thirds of hourly workers at Walmart, but only one-third of management.

Such disparities, the complaint argued, can be explained only by bias.

This recalls a notorious 30-year-old sex discrimination case: the suit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against Sears, Roebuck & Co., charging that women had been kept out of commission sales and herded into lower-paying salesclerk jobs. There, too, statistical disparity was taken to prove bias. From 1973 to 1980, women accounted for 43 percent of all promotions from non-commission to commission sales at Sears; EEOC experts calculated that it should have been 68 percent.

In response, the company challenged the assumption that men and women were equally interested in and qualified for commission sales. In a controversial twist, a feminist historian, Rosalind Rosenberg of Barnard College, testified as an expert witness for Sears.

Men and women, Rosenberg argued, generally have different expectations and preferences regarding work and, desirable as more equality in the workplace may be, it is “na ve” to see the disparities as proof of discrimination. (She was, of course, branded a traitor to the sisterhood.)

Sears won the case in 1986.

For all the strides women have made since then, the issues of the Sears case remain relevant. Rosenberg noted that working women have tended to choose more family-friendly jobs over better-paying ones. Today, women are far more likely than they were 25 years ago to be the principal or equal earners in their families, and men are more involved in child care and housework; but the traditional pattern of the male primary breadwinner and the female primary homemaker is still very much with us. For a man, family obligations are still likely to create pressure to work longer hours; for a woman, the opposite.

What implications does this have for the Walmart lawsuit? One answer comes from left-wing journalist Liza Featherstone, whose

2004 book about the case, “Selling Women Short: The Landmark Battle for Women’s Rights at Walmart,” is strongly sympathetic to the plaintiffs. In an interview for the online magazine Stay Free! after the book’s publication, Featherstone was asked about other suits against Walmart, including one by the widow of a male manager who had died of a heart attack. Featherstone explained, “Her

Does Scalia underestimate the pervasiveness of sexism? Does Ginsburg overestimate it? Like many other issues, the question of gender inequality in the workplace is often reduced to a simplistic either/or.

husband was incredibly overworked, as many Walmart managers are … assistant managers are forced to work 70-80 hours a week. In some sense, they are more exploited than hourly workers, because they are salaried, so they don’t get overtime.”

In another interview, at Salon.com, Featherstone noted that Walmart expects managers to be available to work at any time and that the chief plaintiff in the women’s case, Betty Dukes, felt her career had suffered because she refused to work on Sundays.

All this lends credibility to Walmart’s assertion that far fewer women than men have been interested in management jobs.

Does this mean that the individual claims of sex discrimination against the megastore are without merit? No, only that gender imbalances in such jobs do not automatically prove wrongdoing.

The High Court unanimously agreed that the class-action suit was green-lit under an improperly broad standard — one that would confer victimhood on any current or former

Walmart female employee within the given time frame, with or without her consent. On another issue, however, the court split 5-4. The majority nixed any kind of class-action suit based on the plaintiffs’ claims. Justice Antonin Scalia reasoned that, since Walmart left promotions and pay to the discretion of local stores, the allegations of bias involved so many varied individual decisions that they could not be lumped together as common practice.

The minority took the view that a collective lawsuit should have been allowed to proceed under a stricter standard of proof (and an optout provision for members of the presumably injured class). The dissent, penned by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, argued that sexist stereotypes can create a pattern, with different managers making similarly biased decisions.

Does Scalia underestimate the pervasiveness of sexism? Does Ginsburg overestimate it? Like many other issues, the question of gender inequality in the workplace is often reduced to a simplistic either/or.

Women’s traditional preferences don’t negate the existence of sexist barriers or subtle biases.

Personal behavior and societal expectations reinforce each other: When most women with small children curtail their participation in the workforce, it creates assumptions that hurt more career-oriented women. Even a woman married to a stay-at-home dad may be unwillingly mommy-tracked. Conversely, women’s — and men’s — choices are not made in a vacuum; they, too, are influenced by societal expectations.

Yet legal action is far too blunt and heavy an instrument to deal with these issues. Sometimes, as with the ban on racial segregation or overt sex discrimination in the workplace, law can change culture in the right direction. But for the law to intrude into a complex web of human relationships and attitudes is an overreach likely to cause more harm than good. For one, we live in a time when state intrusion into private actions is viewed with suspicion. To say that women’s advancement requires the government and the courts to micromanage business decisions — to the point of telling a corporation that it cannot let local managers control promotions and pay — is to invite a backlash.

In the meantime, Walmart now has a program to help boost the share of female managers — launched two years ago, perhaps in response to public opinion as much as legal action. The culture is changing. To try to force this change by massive litigation based on fuzzy logic is bad for the economy, bad for the law and ultimately bad for women as well.

Cathy Young

Young is a contributing editor at Reason magazine and a columnist at The Boston Globe.

She is the author of “Growing Up in Moscow: Memories of a Soviet Girlhood.”

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