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Solo Sailor

Elliott Smith, the youngest racer in the history of the Golden Globe Race Vincent Dalessio

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Damn The Dam

Men of North Florida will have to work harder to find fish for their Tinder profiles Joseph Guiffre

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The 3 Lady Mayors

History has been made in the small beach towns of North Florida Molly Britt

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Rain Henderson

Shelton Hull

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Isa Barrientos

Kasey Batchelor

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Molly Britt

Vincent Dalessio

Listen Locally

Horoscopes

A1A is Not a Freeway

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Ask a Teen Ariel Rademeyer

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Turning A New Leaf - Hakka Kitchen Rain Henderson

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What To Watch 2022 Harry Moore

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Solo Sailor Photos & Words Vincent Dalessio

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A Legacy in the Making Photos & Words Casey Alixandra

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In This Climate?! Damn The Dam

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Duo Sequenza bringing “New” to an Old World Cali Young

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The 3 Lady Mayors Molly Britt

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In Defense of The Derp Isa Barrientos

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DECEMBER 16, 2020 FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The Heavy Lift Jacksonville’s jazz comeback

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+ The Ark is a refuge for rescues

The Cummer welcomes a new leader The starkness of Lambeau Field

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NATE MONROE ON JEA, LOT J AND WHY HE WON’T RUN FOR COUNCIL.

COULD DECONSOLIDATION HELP BUILD COMMUNITY?

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BENNY REVIVAL ON SIN, IDENTITY AND WORKING WITH FRANK OCEAN. 1

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I CAN DO IT TOO.

THE TRAILBLAZING WOMEN OF JFRD.

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FLOSSIE’S NEW DIY SKATE SPOT IS OPENING DOORS FOR YOUTH.

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JOHANNA MORESCO HOSTS A GOTH NIGHT FOR ALL.

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VANILLA ICE IN CONVERSATION WITH FOLIO WEEKLY.

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INSIDE THE FIGHT TO CHANGE LEE HIGH SCHOOL’S NAME

CASEY VANDYKE MIXES MEDIUMS AND AVOIDS LABELS

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FOLIO’S ICONIC SWIMSUIT SPREADS ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER 1

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MAY 19, 2021 June 16, 2021

Living History with

Glue, cardboard and memories

By Isa Barrientos

Stepping Out Issue

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MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME

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THREE AUTHORS FROM JAX ARE MAKING LITERARY WAVES

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DETAILS EMERGE IN FORMER CLAY SHERIFF DARRYL DANIELS’ OUSTER

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WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE JAGUARS’ 2021 NFL DRAFT PERFORMANCE

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The Emerald Trail receives the green light from City Council

Find new local bangers to add to your summer playlists

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Jacksonville’s underground dance scene, in broad daylight 1

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AUGUST 18, 2021

JULY 14, 2021

DuVal vs.

DUUUVAL

Artis Gilmore

Before it was a cultural milestone, Duval was something completely different.

The NBA legend and Jacksonville icon discusses his career and the loss of his daughter.

By Vincent Dalessio

By Isa Barrientos

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Ron DeSantis meets his biggest challenger yet: Title Nine

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Bob Saget’s ready for a full house at the Florida Theatre

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Take a ride with the North Florida Go Kart Club on 103rd Street 1

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Rep. Eskamani files legislation to give rights to the environment

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Education Dept. investigates St. Johns County Schools

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Take a trip to commune with the dead in Cassadaga, FL 1

OCTOBER 20, 2021

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

ENTERTAINING YOU SINCE 1987

ENTERTAINING YOU SINCE 1987

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The Last Statesman

Shrimpin' Ain't Easy

Living a life sustained by the ocean

Reflecting on the life of Tommy Hazouri.

Vincent Dalessio

Shelton Hull

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Art Walk returns with a rebooted outlook on the street festival.

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It’s time to make skating legal again in Downtown Jax.

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The first ever Jacksonville camp/cheugy roundup.

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Nader is working to create films that defy preconceived notions

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Burlesque scene has made its postpandemic comeback

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No client has quite ever been like Joe Exotic, the Tiger King 1

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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUET TO KEN AMARO

BRICKBAT TO LA NIÑA

Beloved by viewers, feared by unscrupulous business owners, First Coast News

The chance of experiencing a white Christmas in North Florida in any given year is

On Your Side consumer reporter Ken Amaro hung up his trademark bow-tie after

slim to none. In 2021, it’s more like barely any to zilch, according to AccuWeather,

42 years on the air. The Jones College graduate, who also handled investigative

though, not in those exact words. Their bleakly unbleak forecast is based on

reporting duties at the station, won numerous accolades throughout his career,

historical probability, taking into account current patterns and trends. Jacksonville’s

including two Emmy Awards, and is also known for his work in the community, most

only such Hallmark-movie-come-to-life happened in 1989.

notably hosting the Ken Amaro Bowtie Golf Classic to benefit Northwest Behavioial Health Services. We miss those “I’m telling Ken!” commercials already.

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EVENTS

DEC. 17-19

DEC. 31

The Nutcracker

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

TImes-Union Center

TIAA Bank Field

Admittedly, Northeast Florida has an addiction to “The Nutcracker” with no

It only took six decades, but Wake Forest is back! The No. 17 Demon Deacons,

less than 15 performances during December. This particular production,

who played in the inaugural game in 1946, take on the No. 25 Texas A&M for

however, is the only one featuring a full, live symphony orchestra. Led by

the title of Gator Bowl champions (for whatever that’s worth). In addition to

assistant conductor Daniel Wiley, the Jacksonville Symphony provides a living,

the game, the festivities include pep rallies at the Sea Walk Pavilion and the

breathing accompaniment to Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet that is unlike any

Gator Bowl Charities New Year’s Run. For the record, Wake Forest has never

other performance around.

lost a Gator Bowl.

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DEC. 29

JAN. 8

AEW’s New Year’s Smash

Tim Allen

Daily’s Place

Times-Union Center

Can’t decide between a night at the theater or watching sports? Great news!

Whether you remember him as Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, Santa Clause or

The AEW Dynamite Finale and Rampage include appearances by AEW World

the voice of Buzz Lightyear, Allen entertains audiences of all ages with his

Champion Hangman Adam Page, AEW Women’s Champion Britt Baker, AEW

“average Joe” comedy. And if you’re lucky, he’ll even do his trademark weird,

Tag Team Champion The Lucha Brother, CM Punk, Brian Danielson, and more.

gorilla-esque grunt a few hundred times.

For sports fans who like even more predictable endings, check out any of the

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HOROSCOPES Isa Barrientos Read for your ascendant sign.

ARIES

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

Resolution: Focus on your friendships.

Resolution: Bag your dream job.

Resolution: Detox and declutter.

Your spirit will amplify this year, and you’ll feel

You’re the most beautiful person in the room. This

This year will bring the perfect opportunity for a

comfortable in your role as a natural leader. The first

year, you will find that it all comes from within, that

new job or a pet — something to keep you on solid

half will give you a clear vision and a plan. You’ll only

the better your health, the better your life. Around the

ground. At last, you will realize the joy in staying

begin to process it all by the end of the summer.

eclipses, pain from your childhood might bubble up.

home, and it’s likely that you’ll rearrange or relocate

Reflect on what you want to live in service to. Where

It’s only there to be released. Major breakthroughs

into a beautiful space. Themes of mental and physical

you would be if you were ready? A million doors will

in your career will blow up in your face — whether

self-care will come up incessantly. It’s crucial to slow

open up as soon as you take your gifts and run with

it’s a bright light or a bomb, you’ll take it with grace.

down, nourish your body, and be kind to yourself. As

them. You’ll find God, Glory or Gold behind each one,

You’ll have excellent luck with investments that could

soon as you get your ducks in a row, your leisure time

just get there fast and turn the knob.

open up traveling plans later in the year.

will be endlessly fulfilling and sweet.

TAURUS

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

Resolution: Remain humble on the rise.

Resolution: Get out of the country.

Resolution: Say it with your chest.

It’s taken so much torment to get here, but you

Themes of release will weigh heavy on you this year.

Start the year off by contemplating love and life and

will have a new life by the end of the year. It will

Take time to think of the ways that you can lead a

how you wish to be seen. It’s a favorable time for

start with a decision to broaden your horizons, to

more beautiful life, of what you can give to the world

writing and speaking out within your community. All

get serious about learning, to structure your life.

in service and in art. The rest can go. You’ll be less

of the darkness of the last seasons’ past is behind

Take your mind from the thought realm to the third

stressed than usual, but more restless. Try to see

you now. The glow in your skin, the light in your eyes,

dimension: material, documents, data. Something to

your workplace as a solid ground to stand on and

will be nothing short of magnetic when the lust for life

show for yourself. You’ll lose a lot of connections and

not a mouse trap. Someone you saw last summer

falls over you. With all that you’ve released you have

make more meaningful ones. It’s all so weird and

will return in a new form to wish you a happy new

so much room for more. Tune into your vision for a

fascinating, the rancid corners of culture, modernity’s

year. They will stick around. Life will be rife with pure

beautiful world, paint it wherever you can.

measureless faults. Focus on tending to your own garden.

romance and gorgeous views.

AQUARIUS

GEMINI

LIBRA

Resolution: Spend more time with family.

Resolution: Take your vitamins.

Resolution: Wake up with the sun.

You might feel like you’ve reached the height of your

This year will force you to focus on wellness. Listen

The first half of the year will be exceptionally busy

life but you’re hardly halfway there. The lesson will

closely to the communication between body and

between work and family. Some weight is lifted off of

be to slow down and integrate it rather than moving

mind, supplement accordingly. You’ll struggle in

your day-to-day tasks, but don’t be too optimistic and

onto the next thing. There’s so much peace and

finding freedom in between your commitments.

bite off more than you can chew. The same goes with

grace in your home with your loved ones. You’ve

Perhaps the concept will find a new meaning in your

your money: you might be awarded an inheritance of

got everything you need. Make time to establish a

mind. A gorgeous gathering in the second half of

sorts. Be quiet and careful about it. Be prepared for

plan for long-term financial security. You will soon see

the year will end with a long, hard pause, a chance

the partner that you’ve always wanted to enter your

the material rewards of all the hard work that you’ve

to dwell on where all the potential energy has gone.

life by autumn. Make sure to get your family’s approval.

put in.

SCORPIO

PISCES

CANCER

Resolution: Lead with love.

Resolution: Allow happiness in.

Resolution: Make more time away from home.

The truest love is in the air and you’re ready to

Everything will move slowly and steadily in your

A partnership will slow you down and shut you up,

breathe it in. This year, you’ll lock into a relationship

direction this year. You will be achingly optimistic,

you’ll see your darkest side reflected in another.

and give it your all. It will create a perfect harmony

you will find blessings and synchronicities at every

Take notes immediately, but wait for it to get a little

with your artistic pursuits, you will be with them in the

turn, they will lead you to an entirely new life path.

warmer before you react. This year harbors lectures

highest places. You’ll also think about the messages

Within this transcendental tide, you’ll be pushed to

that linger in your mind. You’ll feed off the creative

that you’re releasing — only speak what is sweet

pick up more responsibilities and get real with your

energy that you’re receiving in your social circles and

and true, make sure it’s exactly what you mean. At

thought-habits. You will switch up the way you talk.

all of the beauty that you make. By the end of it all,

the end of the year, you might be recognized and

You might even find your voice.

you will find yourself in a workplace that you love.

rewarded for your good work.

Then you will focus on finishing what you’re working on.

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A1A is Not a Freeway Molly Britt

It’s a road known nationally as Florida’s “Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway.” As you drive along A1A through the Beaches and into St. Augustine, you get a perfect view of the coast with some of the most serene views in North Florida However, there’s a darker side to this famed road.

According to the Jacksonville Beach Police, there is a greater amount of speeding and motor vehicle accidents on A1A (also referred to as Third Street by locals) than anywhere else at the Beaches. If you were to search “car accidents on A1A in Jacksonville,” the first links to come up all describe the same thing: fatal car accidents.

We know speeding and distracted driving happens on more than just this state road, but here’s the issue: A1A is not the highway everyone treats it as. There are traffic lights, stop signs and crosswalks that some drivers seem to disregard.

On Oct. 13, 2021, for example, an accident took place on A1A near the corner of Fourth Avenue North in Jacksonville Beach, causing the death of Theodore Hudson, a passenger on a motorcycle involved in the collision. On the same day, it was reported two fatalities occurred after a van heading south on A1A hit an oncoming vehicle in the north lane early that morning. A month prior to that, a pedestrian was in critical condition after being hit by a car on A1A. Earlier in the year, a woman was killed after a three-car crash occurred on the same road.

These tragic stories are only the tip of the iceberg, however.

The frequency with which serious accidents occur on A1A can be attributed to several factors. The lighting is very poor, and the road is surrounded by greenery, both of which significantly affect visibility at night. Speeding is also an issue, especially in areas with a speed limit of 35. Non-vehicular traffic including pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders and runners, provides another difficulty for navigating down A1A at the Beaches.

In Ponte Vedra Beach, the speed limit picks up slightly, but drivers just go that much faster or weave through traffic, often without respecting crosswalks and traffic lights. South of Ponte Vedra, as A1A gets darker and more difficult to navigate, they seem to speed up even more.

So, next time you decide to take the scenic route, pay extra attention to your surroundings, obey traffic signals and stick to the speed limit because it just might save a person’s life, maybe even your own.

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How to be charitable this holiday season Ariel Rademeyer

As the temperature decreases, the sweaters and coats emerge from our closets

beaches, and attracts 20,000 visitors. Each year, DTC distributes profits from the

and the hot cocoa replenishes itself on the grocery store shelves, we enter the

event directly into arts education. The organization collects private donations and

wonders of the holiday season. This time of year signifies the perfect opportunity

in-kind gifts, but they also need volunteers to prep these events.

to contribute and donate to our beloved community.

Deck The Chairs aspires for zealous volunteers to assist in pursuing its mission of Contributing and donating doesn’t necessarily mean financially. There are many

conserving our local beaches and promoting youth art programs. By volunteering

ways to give back to the community, especially for many teenagers who do not

their time and skills, students may gain volunteer hours while helping sustain their

have a job this holiday season.

local beach community. Volunteer positions include serving as ambassadors by welcoming and escorting guests around the event or operating the information

To kick off these holiday service endeavors and opportunities, we have Operation

booth. Additionally, DTC searches for volunteers to sell merchandise, as well as

Christmas Child, a volunteer project by the international relief organization

coffee, cookies and hot chocolate. However, even when the event is all said and

Samaritan’s Purse. For this holiday project, the organization provides its global

done, the need for volunteers does not stop. The nonprofit also seeks specialized

partners with shoeboxes packed with hygiene items, toys and trinkets, and

volunteers who can take down sign placements, lights in trees and other

stationery and school supplies for children within various communities affected by

display builds.

natural disaster, war, internal conflict, famine and more. From toothbrushes to shirts and shoes to books, these boxes give each child some basic human necessities

Last but not least, Toys for Tots, created by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1991, collects

for this and every winter season. One may donate money through their website,

new unwrapped toys and distributes presents to financially disadvantaged children

and contributors can precisely assemble online shoeboxes to travel to children

during the holiday season. Toys for Tots collaborates with local schools, churches

who live in difficult-to-reach areas.

and other organizations to host toy drives with members of the community dropping off everything from toy cars and stuffed animals to books and the latest

Cash donations are not the sole option, however. Students may provide service

trendy items.

for the organization by advocating against the global issue of famine and the lack of personal necessities for children throughout the world through their social

Volunteer opportunities include administration, logistics, promotional support and

media platforms or at their schools. Informing peers, family members and teachers

educating the public about the program. The foundation also accepts monetary

about the significant influence of this organization provides substantial assistance

donations for supplemental costs.

in achieving the organization's mission of making essential items available for children in need.

These are just a few examples of ways to help the community during the holiday season. The act of serving knits us into a tighter and closer community. Whether

Next, we have the Jacksonville-based nonprofit Deck The Chairs. For six weeks

it’s making financial contributions, donating toys or giving your time and service,

during the holiday season, Deck The Chairs hosts a decorated lifeguard chair

each act of kindness can transform one's entire world.

display promoting arts and art education, as well as preservation of our local

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Turning A New Leaf

Popular restaurant re-opens as Hakka Kitchen Photos & Words Rain Henderson

Wen Raiti, founder of Hakka Kitchen and its previous iteration, House of Leaf

Up next, Zeng’s Crispy Tofu Bites, smothered in Chinese garlic sauce inspired

& Bean, is Hakka, a Chinese ethnicity with a long history of migration, travel,

by Fujian snack food and named after Zeng Jinyan, a famous activist and

learning and exchange. In November launched Hakka with Chef Marshall

Hakka daughter from Fujian, who according to the menu, is like the dish that

Ziehm to create traditional Hakka Chinese inspired dishes that draw on local

bears her name, as her "tough shell surrounds a soft heart.” The crisp tofu is

and organic ingredients.

cut into thick triangles, a sure sign they’re professionals, layered on garlicky vegetables and a classic cabbage mixture.

The kitchen sits just before the bridge that leads to the vegan-lacking beach side of Jacksonville. Next to a strip mall with a confusing entrance point,

Arriving before lunch time, only a handful of people were coming in and out.

Hakka is worth the U-turn. The doors open to an airy, window-bordered

The crowd consisted of a Spanish-speaking couple sharing a salmon dish,

dining room surrounding the open coffee bar, kitchen and drive-thru window.

a frat guy staying at an nearby Airbnb (who apparently had eaten there for

The walls are lined with local products, like house-made teas, with bench

every meal of his stay), a classic older Jax Beach hippie couple discussing

seats parted by a small room named Wen’s Zen room (that I regrettably

the prices of the menu items, a lean man in the drive-thru window and a

did not sit in) and the atmosphere sprinkled with trickling water and

girl taking photos of all her food. The underlying similarity being health and

traditional music.

good authentic food.

The menu opens to the Hakka story, their migrations from northern China

The Peanut Pancakes were the star of the show. Small, flat, dense cakes

to the way the families farmed, an endearing and educational piece that

made from “grandma’s secret recipe” (which I learned was tofu and rice flour)

seems key to the experience. Each menu item has an introduction: where

were smothered in an orange cream and decorated with roasted peanuts

the inspiration came from, who the dish is named after, and what wine or

and cinnamon. The unique flavor I was searching for from the unfamiliar food

tea it pairs best with.

was smooshed inside these circles.

I started with an Organic Frey white wine and Zheng’s Cool Cucumber

The meal was filling, in a good way, and a nice break from the infamous

Salad, named after the founder of the Chinese women’s symphony, Zheng

“Southern-style vegan food” found in most vegan restaurants in Jacksonville.

Xiaoying. The dish is made up of thick chunks of a halved cucumber dressed

I will be eating here again.

in mushroom soy, rice vinegar and sesame oil tossed with cabbage. Though they were described as smashed in the intro, the garlic cloves were whole, soft, delicious additions that cut through the cool flavor of cucumber. Growing up with a Filipino best friend I thought I was decent with chopsticks, but the slippery cucumber bits proved me wrong. Opt for the fork if you are a novice.

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WHAT TO WATCH 2022 Coming Attractions Harry Moore

After another year of depressed ticket sales, Hollywood is hoping that 2022 will see a return to business as usual. With a steady drip of big budget and high concept films on the way, including several Batmen, two different Tom Cruise sequels and a re-imagining of Buzz Lightyear, studios are betting that audiences are eager to get back into theaters. Streaming services also plan on making major waves in movies, as both Netflix and Apple are slated to release their biggest films yet. Here is a preview of what we can expect to see over the year.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

Apple has given Martin Scorsese the biggest budget of his career to tell this

This sequel will delve deeper into the world of Wakanda and the Black Panther.

sprawling crime epic. Based on the non-fiction book by David Grann, the film

Filmmaking prodigy Ryan Coogler has the unenviable task of continuing this story

explores the murders of members of the Osage tribe under strange circumstances

without original star Chadwick Boseman following his tragic passing in 2020.

in 1920s Oklahoma, sparking an investigation by the FBI. The film stars Jesse Plemons and brings together two of Scorsese’s on-screen muses, Leonardo

TOP GUN: MAVERICK

DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

Tom Cruise gets back on the highway to the danger zone, as Maverick trains a new squad of pilots for a dangerous mission that will require the ultimate sacrifice.

SCREAM In another stab at meta horror commentary, Ghostface rises again to stalk and

LIGHTYEAR

kill a new generation of teens. Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette

Pixar takes us to infinity and beyond the toy box in this film about the “real” Buzz

reprise their roles from the original trilogy.

Lightyear. Chris Evans voices the space ranger in what promises to be a galaxy spanning sci-fi epic.

JACKASS FOREVER Johnny Knoxville and the gang get back together for the cinematic event of the year.

MOONFALL When the moon gets knocked out of its orbit and is sent hurtling toward Earth,

AMBULANCE

what do you do then? Halle Berry stars in this disaster epic from the director of

Michael Bay directs Jake Gyllenhaal in this action thriller in which a pair of thieves

Independence Day.

hijack an ambulance after a robbery gone wrong.

THE FLASH FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

The fastest superhero sets off his own multiverse shenanigans resulting in multiple

A band of witches and wizards must unite to defeat the evil Gellert Grindelwald

Batmen. Ezra Miller stars as The Flash, while Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton

and his forces of darkness. Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne return to the wizarding

reprise their performances as Bruce Wayne.

world while Mads Mikkelsen makes his debut as Grindelwald.

THE NORTHMAN DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

A young prince sets out on revenge after his father is murdered. This historical epic

The Sorcerer Supreme is in for an adventure through Marvel’s multiverse following

set in the age of Vikings comes from Robert Eggers, director of The Lighthouse.

the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Sam Raimi, the filmmaker behind the

Alexander Skarsgård, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy and Willem Dafoe make up

Evil Dead trilogy, takes the reins on this one.

the ensemble.

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4

Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy must face off against the powerful villain

Keanu Reeves’ hitman extraordinaire faces off against a shadowy syndicate of

Gorr the God Butcher. Writer/ director Taika Waititi returns for the latest entry after

assassins known as the High Table.

reinvigorating the franchise with Thor: Ragnarok, while Christian Bale plays Gorr.

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Very little is known about Jordan Peele’s upcoming horror film, but

Jake Sulley and his Na’vi family must venture to the other regions of

the Get Out director is set to create yet another highly original and

their world as humans bring war to their home. James Cameron will

entertaining thrill ride. The cast is composed of Keke Palmer, Steven

finally reveal to the world what he has been busy creating in the alien

Yeun and recent Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya.

world of Pandora.

THE BATMAN A young Batman is on the case of a twisted killer known as The Riddler.

Robert Pattinson stars in this latest interpretation of the caped crusader, which is set to take the tone of a dark crime thriller.

DEEP WATER Ben Affleck stars as a husband who allows his wife (played by Ana de Armas) to have affairs in order to avoid divorce. But he becomes the prime suspect when her lovers begin to go missing.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 Tom Cruise defies death for our entertainment, as Ethan Hunt and his team narrowly stop a potentially catastrophic terrorist plot.

KNIVES OUT 2 Master detective Benoit Blanc is on the case of another murder mystery, this time on an idyllic Greek island. Daniel Craig returns as the detective, along with a new cast of A-list suspects, including Dave Bautista, Edward Norton and Janelle Monáe.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 2 This sequel to the unexpected hit animation continues to follow Miles Morales (played by Shamiek Moore) as he grows into being Spider-Man. JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION Life found a way to reignite interest in this dinosaur franchise. In the latest installment, dinosaurs have broken out of the park and now roam freely around the world. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard star alongside original Jurassic Park stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum who make their long-awaited returns to the series.

HALLOWEEN ENDS Michael Myers and Laurie Strode face off one last time in this final installment in David Gordon Green’s trilogy in the slasher series.

ELVIS The story of the king of rock and roll is told by Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann, who is sure to bring his style to the proceedings. Austin Butler will star as Elvis, while Tom Hanks plays his manager Colonel Tom Parker.

I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY Whitney Houston gets the biopic treatment in this film following the singer’s rise from obscurity to super-stardom. Naomie Ackie hopes to make us always love her, as she stars as the music icon, while Stanley Tucci plays producer Clive Davis.

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Solo Sailor

Photos & Words Vincent Dalessio

The tide was low in the San Sebastian River and flies filled the air as I walked up to

the boat, he will play many roles: an astronomer using a sextant to navigate, a

the gate of the Oasis Boat Yard. Giant cruiser sailboats and million-dollar offshore

meteorologist plotting and tracking storm system movements and a chef packing

yachts filled the yard with people bustling around completing various tasks to get

every nutrient he needs for the six to 10 month journey.

their boat ready for the water, Elliott Smith being one of them.

This feat is so impressive that Smith has been chosen to be one skipper featured “They got this place locked up like Fort Knox,” I said to Elliott as he walked up

on a Canada Broadcast Corporation documentary and has the potential to star in

to me waiting for him to unlock the gate. He slid open the faux-locked door and

a Netflix documentary. To put it in perspective, more people have been to space

responded, “It’s very surface level, a bit too nice for me,” and rolled his eyes.

than have sailed non-stop around the globe.

Elliott, his boat and the journey he grew from humble roots sit in stark contrast to the rest of the yard, for example, the man who came up to us asking if we had

“I'm another white guy sailing around the world. It's been done, you know? I

any “extra change” to purchase a brand new outboard he had lying around for

mean, not a lot but I'm not breaking a crazy record. It's definitely a big feat, but

$7,000. The Oasis Boat Yard is one of the last live-aboard boat yards in North

also, I'm not adding anything to history, there's already somebody that's done it

Florida, and it is not cheap.

younger, never in this race format, but there's already people that have done it.

I don't get any money. I don't really care about fame or people's attention at all,

Elliott has been living here as he works toward the hardest challenge he’s ever

like, the inspiration is just because I've just seen so many beautiful things come

faced, being the youngest racer in the history of the Golden Globe Race, along

out of it, and I have this opportunity, so it'd be a shame to not keep going for it,”

with one of his largest physical projects, getting his donated boat, Second Wind,

he explained.

ready for the starting line. It makes sense why he lives on his boat working long into the night as the clock is ticking and the vessel still isn’t seaworthy.

When I walked up, Elliott was working on replacing some bulkheads, wooden support stringers that help keep the structure of the boat rigid, and waterproofing

May of 2022 will launch the third Golden Globe Race; the first was in 1968 and

lockers per the race committee's requirements. His hands were torn up and he

the other in 2018. This a retro, solo, non-stop race to circumnavigate the globe.

was covered in fiberglass and sawdust but still had the biggest smile on his face.

Starting in France, the race travels south through the Atlantic Ocean, eastbound

Which makes sense given the circumstances under which he came into this boat.

under all the continents and back to France. Non-stop really means non-stop: You’re disqualified if you even step foot on land. The race’s premise creates a

Elliott had his heart set on a certain kind of vessel, a Gale Force 34 made by Kaiser

race inclusive of everyone, not just the richest people with the nicest equipment.

Yachts, which is an extremely rare boat to come across. After a friend decided

In fact, there’s no technology allowed in the race at all; if it wasn’t around in 1968,

to help sponsor his journey by purchasing him a boat, he hunted for and found

it’s not allowed to be on your boat (aside from certain safety measures like satellite

the perfect craft.

phones, life rafts, etc.). With no technology and Smith being the only person on 16

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“So I'm talking to the owner, and I'm like, what's the name of the boat? And he says, ‘Second Wind’ and I just choked. When I was in high school, I lost my mom to lung disease. It was my freshman year and then we had like all these bracelets made when she was sick that said ‘second wind’ talking about wind in her lungs.

Something she always instilled in me, my siblings and our family was that you don't get your second wind until you've given everything. And that's emotional, physical, spiritual, like, you have to give up everything. And then you're met with that second wind, like the runner's high,” Elliott explained.

Elliott has found serious purpose on this journey to the starting line and continually emphasized the importance of being present.

He explained it like this, “Every step I've taken towards this race I've gotten closer to all these amazing things. Friendships have reconnected or new ones have started. People talk about how inspired they have been by and how much their lives have changed because of me attempting this. I've met so many people that I now will love for the rest of my life, and I think each time I've stepped out of my comfort zone to get closer to this, the universe has really stepped up, and it's really showing me that this is what I'm supposed to do. So I guess the motivation is that I'm supposed to do it.”

Elliott and I talked extensively about his inspirations like Paulo Coehlo’s The Alchemist, Robin Knox Johnston, the first person to ever perform a non-stop circumnavigation sail around the world, and Jeff Johnson and Yvon Chourinard with their pilgrimages to Patagonia but Bernard Moitissier to be his greatest.

Moitissier’s The Long Way, a memoir of his experience in the ’68 Golden Globe race, taught Elliott about how this race can change the way you view the world.

The one thing all of these stories have in common is that the journey is much more important than the destination.

“There's days where I'm just like grinding fiberglass in here busting my frickin’ knuckle on something stupid or whatever. I'm just like, What am I doing? Like, I’m so far away from my financial goals. It's like, why am I even trying? I think that's life, you don't just have an idea and change, so you’re set. You have to keep reevaluating, you have to keep staying present and keep refocusing things,” he explained.

Elliott has truly embraced every hiccup, shortcoming and success in his journey thus far. From pouring blood, sweat and tears into his vessel to the financial ups and downs that come with it, he has learned the importance of following his “truth,” and hopes to inspire others to do the same along the way.

Despite the amount of work that Elliott has poured into this endeavor, he is still far from where he was hoping to be; the biggest speed bump being funding. With getting shut down hundreds of times by large sponsors, on top of the intimidation that comes along with the $12,000 required fee for sponsored boats, Elliott has mostly stuck with grassroots fundraising from and has taken fundraising into his own hands completing handy work for boats around the area.

If you feel inspired by Elliott’s story, support his journey through his Go Fund Me campaign, offer a set of extra hands to help him get his boat ready, or send him a stack of your favorite cassettes to keep him connected to humanity while on his journey.

IG: Elliottskipperyo Venmo: Elliottskipperyo

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If you compromise the process, you're an asshole when you start and you're an asshole when you get back. - Yvon Chourinard

FA S H I O N

A Legacy in the Making Photos & Words Casey Alixandra

Here in Jacksonville, an up-and-coming clothing brand is making a name for itself

Over time, Andre became the businessman he never thought he could be and

with designs that are heavily inspired by honoring family and those who have passed.

knows it came from the love and help of his twin brother.

For years, twin brothers Andre and Jahvaun Carriere wanted to create something

“We talk all the time,” said Andre. “It’s twin telepathy.”

that represented themselves, and their passion for family.

Today, Dracarrj Supply Company has been expanding and now honors more than “We were skateboarders, we liked fashion, and we wanted to just own something

just Jahvaun’s legacy. After the passing of his brother, Andre lost close friends.

and say it’s ours,” said Andre.

To honor them, he created designs for them, as well, and put them on his apparel in remembrance.

After countless tries to come up with the perfect name, they decided on “Dracarrj” (pronounced druh-CAR-jah) Supply Company. The inspiration of the word came

“It’s about my brother, but at the same time, it’s about anybody that has lost

from Jahvaun when he blended their first names with their last.

somebody,” said Andre. “Keeping the legacy alive is something that resonates within everybody, and I feel like it’s something that everybody can be touched by.”

Together, they were the perfect team. Jahvaun handled the business side, while

What was initially for Andre and his twin brother has grown beyond its origin story

Andre was the artist. After creating the business name, the logo and the designs,

and is becoming a local fashion line for everyone.

it was time for Jahvaun to put in the trademark information for their brand. The twin brothers were finally seeing their dream become a reality.

“It steered away from my friends buying it to strangers buying it to strangers loving it,” said Andre. “Everybody has been on board with it, beyond my expectations.

All was halted two weeks later. On September 27, 2014, Jahvaun was involved in

I’m on to something.”

a car accident and passed away. He was only 18 years old.

Andre is beyond proud how far the fashion created by him and Jahvaun has With Jahvaun gone, Andre then had to make the decision to stop moving forward

grown. But that doesn’t mean that he is anywhere near finished. Andre is still

with the business or continue the dream they both wanted to pursue together.

creating and dreaming big for Dracarrj Supply Company.

“His death sparked a motivation and drive in me to work harder than ever for us

“Dracarrj is more than just an average clothing brand; it’s a legacy,” said Andre.

both,” said Andre, “to finish the job we started and to keep his legacy alive forever.”

The community can see the brothers’ dream in action at a Dracarrj Supply Company fashion show on January 29 at 700 E. Union St., featuring new products

Andre launched Dracarrj Supply Company in 2019. Only now, he had more designs

and collabs with other local brands.

which incorporated the importance of family—and Jahvaun.

For more information, visit dracarrjsupplyco.com or follow @Dracarrj on Instagram.

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Damn the Dam Joseph Guiffre

For those of you not closely following news related to our beloved Florida

The list of benefits from removing the Rodman Dam are longer than any

waterways and natural habitats, you may have missed a momentous event last

largemouth bass, the most the most pressing of which is to create a free-range

month. The St. Johns River Water Management District published the results of

habitat for the Florida Manatee. Our favorite floating cow friends are in trouble

a public comment survey on a little-known outdated dam just south of Palatka.

with more manatees dying in the past year than any year on record. A free-flowing

The survey showed overwhelming support for demolishing it. So, what’s the deal

Ocklawaha River would provide manatees a safe route to Silver Springs where

with this damn dam?

they hang out in the water to keep warm in the winter—before us Floridians migrate to the same waters to keep our bodies and beers cool in summer.

For 50 years a fight has been brewing down there; no, it isn’t over whether possums or racoons make better pets. It has been over the Rodman Dam. The

Draining the lake held in by the dam would uncover more than 20 natural springs

dam restricts the flow of the Ocklawaha River, a 74-mile-long ribbon of blackwater

that have been flooded for decades. Think of the photo opportunities alone with all

streaming through the heart of Florida. For the last half century people have been

those new springs less than an hour from Jacksonville. The St. Johns River would

fighting for the river’s freedom and if the dam should be destroyed or not.

also receive over 100 million gallons a day of freshwater that would otherwise be locked in the reservoir. The Rodman Dam interrupts a direct connection of Silver

The Rodman Dam was built in 1968 to create a large lake to aid in boat navigation

Springs and the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Johns River, allowing the ecosystem in

as part of a project called the Cross Florida Barge Canal. The idea of cutting

the Ocklawaha to blossom with species of fish not seen there for a very long time.

Florida in half is nothing new with the oldest plans dating back to the 1500s. None succeeded but the Cross Florida Barge Canal got as far as any. The remnants can

Beyond these benefits, the biggest win would be the restoration of a slice of

be seen to this day on a drive down State Road 19 as an incredibly straight line of

natural Florida at a time when thousands of acres are being turned into cookie

water and a high bridge crossing over it. The fervent environmental movement of

cutter developments. The reservoir created by the dam submerged one of the

the 1970s quickly caught on putting their best long-haired heads on the problem

largest cypress forests this side of the Everglades. The thousands of skeleton

and bellbottomed feet on the streets to cease the project. They won a victory with

trees are a popular attraction during the temporary, occasional opening of the

the help of presidential order and stopped the bulldozers in their tracks. Yet, after

dam when the water levels drop, which is cool, in a you know, dystopian kind of

all this time, the dam has remained.

way. Getting rid of the dam and the reservoir would resurrect the forest.

In the ensuing years the lake behind the Rodman Dam has become a premier bass

It may sound boring and bureaucratic, but the SJRWMD survey is an exciting

fishing spot. The argument to keep the dam in place essentially centers around

opportunity for the public to make their voices heard and create change that

the popularity of the lake for fishermen. The tackle and bait shops, hotels and bars

will affect hundreds of miles of waterways, thousands of acres of forest and

visited by anglers bring in millions of dollars to the surrounding counties, which are

the ecology in our state. The agency rarely asks for input on decisions of this

among the poorest in Florida. The costs related to upgrading the dam to prevent

magnitude, but the people spoke clearly in support of nature. Citizens can also

the risk of the dam failing and flooding property along the St. Johns River is

contact their representatives and use this survey as motivation to remove the

upwards of $10 million. The studies by the state, though, have shown a surprising

Rodman Dam, a chance to reach out and finish the work started back in the '70s.

trend; fishing-related visits to the lake have dropped and people seeking the Ocklawaha for ecological tourism has gone up. It would appear the fishing isn’t

May this be a bit of good news on your outlook on the state of our environment.

a shiny enough lure for people but all the gleaming green of natural Florida is.

The bad news is men of North Florida will have to work a little harder to find fish to hold up in their Tinder profiles.

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Duo Sequenza bringing “New” to an Old World Cali Young

Composed of flutist Debra Silvert and classical guitarist Paul Bowman, Duo

music from dead white guys. So, we make a point to meet a listener where

Sequenza is a flute and classical guitar concert artist chamber music ensemble.

they are and to ask them to take the time required to actively listen. Our music is not background music. We’ve performed “Traveling Songs” (Robert Maggio)

I’ll start by saying I hadn’t historically been the biggest classical musical fan,

at automobile dealerships and a “Plumbing the Depths” program at hardware

after streaming Duo Sequenza’s music I’ve found it such a pleasant listen.

stores as part of our outreach programming. We try to challenge the public to

What’s different about your approach that’s so captivating?

think about classical music in a different way. I heard a quote from a friend’s dad

We’re distinctive because Paul and I play only music that strongly moves us. If it

which said, “Smart people change their minds.”

doesn’t, or we don’t feel we aren’t able to truly share the composer's intentions, we don’t play it. Music is a form of communication, one that defies words. If we

What has Duo Sequenza been working on this year?

had the words to convey what we get from music we wouldn’t need it. Much

We finished recording our second album and are nearly done with its

of what makes Duo Sequenza’s collaboration successful is that Paul and I feel

postproduction. It will be released during the first quarter of 2022 as Yes...It’s

music in a very compatible way.

Still a Thing! The first album was called Yes...It’s a Thing! which is kind of a funny story. It emerged as the title as people were constantly surprised that the combo

What is Duo Sequenza’s story?

of flute and classical guitar was actually a thing.

In 1987 I was touring solo throughout the Midwest. Paul, who’d grown up nearby was returning from New York after working with big-name composers. New York

What’s to come in 2022 for Duo Sequenza?

is the world’s classical music capital but also a very expensive place to live,

In addition to releasing our second album, we are excited to work with composer

and it’s hard to make a living doing classical music anywhere. Once back, he

Jonathan Leshnoff on the commission we were just awarded funding for;

was eager to create a guitar and flute duo and started making inquiries. People

performing at the Flute New Music Consortium Festival in Arizona; announcing

suggested me, and I was blown away by his credentials; he had a personal

the composers we’ve chosen for our crystal flute album; and getting a couple

recommendation from Lukas Foss! I liked the way he played despite my having

of concert tours booked. All that in addition to our continued outreach and

no experience playing with guitar before. I was into sculpting my sound to be

educational programs.

very delicate and found classical guitar to be a perfect duet partner for that. We got together that fall and toured for years, taking my oldest child along until

What are your biggest goals for Duo Sequenza?

he was 14 months old. When my special needs daughter was born, it became

We are always looking for new listeners, bookings and donors to make that possible.

too much to juggle, and just about then, Paul married and moved to Europe.

Twenty-one years passed before I reached out to Paul via email asking if he

Where can we find you?

wanted to put Duo Sequenza back together. I got his enthusiastic response just

Visit our website at duosequenza.com and listen on YouTube, Pandora, Apple

45 minutes later!

Music, Spotify, Amazon. Follow Duo Sequenza on Facebook, @duosequenza on Instagram and Twitter.

What is the key to gaining new listeners in a culture where you’re operating under so many assumptions about what it is that you do?

I think probably what’s key is to recognize that people don’t know what they don’t know. People will assume they don’t like classical music because they don’t like what we like to call the three B’s: Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, classical 24

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History has been made in the small beach towns of North Florida: For the first time, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach all have female mayors. I spent some time with each of them to learn more about their unique friendship and making strides to better the Beaches.

Ellen Glasser: Atlantic Beach Mayor since 2017 Can you tell me about your goals when you were originally elected and re-elected for mayor?

“When I first ran I was really looking to try and help stabilize Atlantic Beach and restore a feeling of civility to government…I was elected and got a lot of things done in the first term, but when I ran again, I really had an expanded platform to really focus on public welfare after going through all we’ve been through.”

Where are you now on reaching your goals? What are some steps you’re taking?

I’m really proud of what we’ve done. The team here in Atlantic Beach with the city manager, all of our department heads and the community have all accomplished quite a bit. We’ve revised and updated many of our plans. That’s our land development regulations, our stormwater master plan. We’ve been looking at sea level rise. We’re focused on public art and art in the community, complete streets, and providing fun recreation events and activities for our people.

How did your previous work in law enforcement aid you in your transition to mayor of Atlantic Beach?

I really never thought that I would have a political career…here in Atlantic Beach I saw an opportunity to step in and do some of things that I wanted to do, and I think my career in the FBI and as a former faculty member at the University of North Florida really helped me. Everything I’ve ever done in my life contributed to what I was able to do when I became mayor. As a law enforcement officer I’m all about the rule of law and trying to be logical about making things happen, but in the FBI it is supposed to be an apolitical organization and that is the way that I worked for my career in the FBI, and so what I brought from that is a nonpartisan approach to being a mayor of a small town.

How is it, being a female mayor of the beach alongside two other empowering women?

I can definitely say as a mayor I am as equipped as any man to do this job and that definitely holds true for the other lady mayors at the beach. It’s such an unexpected pleasure and privilege to be serving with the other two lady mayors. We’re all different because our cities are different, and I get a lot out of working with them and learn something every time I am with them…Our relationship is very strong.

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Elaine Brown: Neptune Beach Mayor since 2016 I noticed that you have a lot of background in the environment. Can you explain how that’s shaped some of your interests as mayor?

It should be on every mayor’s agenda throughout the world, and bring it down to this little tiny city doing our part is the most interesting thing. You know, because you have so much at risk. I’ve seen the devastation that Mexico City had when a hurricane hit there. It just wipes out the town…it goes on and on. So taking care of what we have, making sure we’re aware and on top of climate change is something. I have to say I’m lucky the other two mayors are right on board with me and I'm on board with them, as far as protecting our environment.

What major challenges have you faced as mayor?

Pandemic. Closing the beach. It has to be the biggest challenge. Working with all three beaches together with Duval County with Mayor Curry and this pandemic, when it finally hit in March 2020, was like a turning point for so many of us…it really was the hardest thing on beach living and the people that lived in all three beaches.

Have you faced any challenges as a woman in power?

I think that when you have the interest of the entire community and of working together to make sure that we are all doing the things that are the best for our communities, and we’re doing them together. I think that that kind of levels the playing field because we’re all in this together. Men, women, children, we’re all in this together.

Christine Hoffman: Jacksonville Beach Mayor since 2020 How was the transition from City Council to mayor of Jacksonville Beach?

I was on the Jacksonville Beach City Council for two terms—for eight years—beginning in 2012. I was glad to have that time to really learn the city and learn the role of the city council and the ins and outs, so when I became mayor it was a pretty smooth transition.

How has your position on the historical side of Jax Beach aided in your position as mayor?

A friend of mine introduced me one time at a speaking engagement. He said that I stand at the intersection of Jacksonville Beach's past and its future and that’s really resonated with me…I get to look at the background of why things are the way they are. In particular, one of the areas I’ve really dug in on is the redevelopment of Jacksonville Beach. There’s been several different bouts of redevelopment.

You are the first female mayor of Jacksonville Beach. How has that shaped what you’ve done as mayor?

Having gotten to know so much better my colleagues, Mayor Brown and Mayor Glasser, I think that in our cases we all felt very much, even before we got involved in the political side of things, that we needed to be very involved in our community. I’ve always been someone that has stepped up into service roles…these organizations that I think really give me a more rich viewpoint of my community. … Having three women mayors, we just have a special kind of friendship.

What would you say to the younger generation about getting into local politics?

I think the path that I went on—and, again, my colleagues went on—with community service is a valuable one. I’ve known a lot of people who kind of just woke up one day and decided to run for office without really having any sort of engagement in the community and they may do just fine, but I feel like [community service experience] is a definite advantage.

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WINNERS

Announced Wednesday, January 19th 2022

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Monique Ellis - "Journey" I wrote "Journey" when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. Then again 2020. I believe music is key to healing and I try to live my life to the fullest. "Journey" was meant to remind people that regardless of what you are going through and been through that life is short . It's "Now or Never" to chase after your dreams and live with no regrets.

moniquedenisemgmt@gmail.com

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In Defense Of Derp:

The metallic megalith at the former Landing site isn’t all that bad Isa Barrientos

Outrage swept through the city with the start of the summer heat. In June, One Park Jax released the design plans for the park that’s set to take the space where the Landing once stood.

The digital mockup included open lawn spaces, a living shoreline, a playground, a pavilion, and what turned out to be one of Jacksonville’s biggest scandals of the year: a 151-foot stainless steel sculpture, set as the centerpiece of the park, to line the cityscape and serve as a landmark.

The internet wasted no time in creating memes about and petitions against the sculpture. The hyper-contemporary piece, formed as flowing water, could vaguely be seen as reading “Jax” from the skyline – though many people see lox, lax, lerp, or derp.

“IT'S NOT A SIGN, font or letters. It’s a fluid form of water rising up from the river into the City skyline that forms curving shapes reminiscent of the oxbows and bends of the St. Johns River. From every view point, the river form is a completely different sculpture and reflection of a timeline in history,” said artist JEFRE in a statement.

It’s abstract art at the largest scale. The concept for the piece has all kinds of hidden meanings: it’s 1822 inches tall and 310 feet wide, corresponding with Jacksonville’s founding year and the length of the St. Johns River. Each vantage point of the massive sculpture will create a new shape and endless interpretations.

Though many people appreciated the concept, and most negative remarks were light-hearted, there was no shortage of people who were genuinely offended by the piece. More than 20,000 people signed a change.org petition asking the City Council to stop it from being built, citing national-level ridicule, jokes and shame at Jacksonville’s expense.

Many also raised the price tag of $11 million to $18 million as a problem.

Though it’s coming from private funding and not taxpayer dollars, internet commenters said that the money would be better off going toward an aquarium or improving infrastructure.

Regardless, it would fill a gap in the lack of monumental artwork in the city and serve as a talking point for years to come. The discourse around it only further proves that it can be a timeless landmark.

One Park Jax’s window for public input closed in July. It is unclear if the project will move forward as planned at this time.

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This is the month of December, and Christmas has come early for you, the readers?

great examples of this are France and Israel; they don’t take their democracies

How’s that, you ask? Well, it’s because Folio Weed is now officially a thing again.

for granted.

The timing really could not be any better, as we are on the cusp of beginning a mid-term election cycle in which cannabis will be a key factor in races around the

This brings us back to cannabis, particularly the situation here in Florida, now as

country, including here in Florida, just as it was in 2020.

always a battleground state. In addition to all the congressional and senatorial seats up for grabs, all of our state legislators will be defending their seats, as

Now, what exactly does that mean? Well, it depends on who you ask. You didn’t

well as senator Marco Rubio. Governor DeSantis faces at least three Democratic

ask for my opinion, but you’re going to get it, anyway. Mid-term elections are

challengers in 2022. The main contender is Nikki Fried, who actually out-drew

typically bad news for the incumbent president; the honeymoon is over, and any

DeSantis in 2018, driven almost entirely by the push for medical marijuana. That

frustrations folks might have with a new administration are typically taken out on

initiative drew a higher percentage than any elected official ever has here, and

the president’s proxies in Congress. Pre-Biden, the last two Democratic president–

odds were good of it doing the same in 2020.

Barack Obama and Bill Clinton–began their term with their party in the majority in Congress. In both cases, that changed quickly.

Unfortunately, the internal politics of the cannabis industry conspired (so to speak) to put the kibosh on what appeared to be a sure bet, a bet with billions at stake.

Both lost their majorities as soon as humanly possible, in the mid-terms, and in

Decriminalization has passed on almost every ballot that it’s made it onto across

both cases that had unfortunate effects for the country (in my opinion, anyway). For

the country, and localities like New York and Washington have basically done the

Clinton, losing his majority began the process that resulted in his impeachment,

same, whether officially or not. Amazingly, the federal government is still dragging

and opened the door for Bush to succeed him, and all that came from that. In

its feet on the issue, despite holding both houses of congress, the White House

Obama’s case, it meant a stifling of his agenda, the beginning of investigations

and knowing that the majority of Americans support the idea.

that dramatically weakened Hillary’s chances of succeeding him,, and the denial of at least one Supreme Court pick (but basically two) that, once made by Trump,

All these signs would presumably point to a renewed push to get marijuana

has put Roe v. Wade firmly on the chopping block, as we speak.

legalization on the ballot for 2022, but the urgency isn’t really there right now. It would take over 700,000 signatures to get it on the ballot, and they’ve got about

Voting does matter, every single time, and fate will continue teaching us that

three months to do that. Last time, they spent several million dollars, on two

lesson until we actually learn it. Generally-speaking, higher voter turnout tends

entirely different petition drives, and failed to pull even a third of the necessary

to result in greater gains for liberal and progressive interests, and this is why

signatures in time. A major missed opportunity.

you rarely see conservatives out there pushing hard for voter registration. Most

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free countries have much higher voter turnout than we ours, and that’s helped

The promised redoubling of efforts to make it happen in time for 2022 appear not

stimulate the proliferation of diverse political parties with specialized agenda. Two

to have happened, which leaves numerous entrepreneurs and investors in the

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lurch. Of course, medical marijuana continues to pay literal dividends. Reliable figures are hard to find, but a fair guess puts cannabis revenue in Florida at a half billion dollars, minimum. The lockdown was positively salubrious to their bottom line. Full legalization would help spike turnout among progressive voters, and all the polls suggest that it would pass easily. That would, in turn, flip the revenue by double or triple, almost immediately. Will that happen? Probably not.

That said, politics is fun, but that’s not what you really want to read about. You want to know what’s going on in our local cannabis market, and so you shall. For now, you need to obtain your medical marijuana card to be legal. Our city offers many Cannabis Physicians whom can help qualified patients to get their card.

And if you haven’t noticed, Jacksonville has cannabis dispensaries popping up all over the place. They all offer wide varieties of medical cannabis products ranging from flower, to concentrates, edibles, oral tinctures, topicals and nebulizer options plus accessories.

I will dive into that information a little deeper in next month’s column.

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Chef Art Jennette: Keeping History Alive Through Food Kasey Batchelor

Born in historic Springfield, 68-year-old Art Jennette’s renowned “cracker” food is

From lunch buffets offering Southern fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and

actively working to keep the rich history of his family and those who came before

barbecue chicken to weekend dinner buffets with blackened North Florida shrimp,

him alive and well. His “hole-in-the-wall” restaurant, Southern Charm, serves up

homemade crab cakes and Jennette’s signature Little Marsh Island Casserole

Southern staples like fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings, fried shrimp,

with whipped potatoes and scallops, Southern Charm is sure to leave you feeling

and fresh collard greens that’ll make you feel like you’re home and a part of

more than satisfied.

Jennette’s own family. Southern Charm is located on St. Augustine Road near Emerson and Henricks.

The term “cracker cooking” can almost always be heard when discussing Jennette’s cuisine. This term is derived from history, specifically concerning the

Jennette mostly learned how to cook from his mother and was one of seven

Irish in the 1900s.

children growing up in Springfield.

“The Irish used to refer to the North Florida area as the people ‘have a crackin’ “I can still see her hands roll that fish in that cornmeal. A little bit of flour and some

good time.’ So, it became a term used to refer to people having festivities and

salt. I would be right there, hand in hand with her,” recalls Jennette.

enjoying good food. And then people would say, ‘let’s go to North Florida and see the ‘crackers!’ So, the term became a nickname for having a good time,”

Growing up as a young adult, Jennette worked at various restaurants learning from

explained Jennette.

others while also honing his craft. At the age of 19, he trained with David Stein at Bonanza Steakhouse and held a managerial position. He also took part in many

For Jennette, cooking is everything to him. It’s his way of life and is what keeps

catering jobs here and there and later worked at a fish camp with his mother,

him going.

which later closed, leading to the opening of Southern Charm—his pride and joy.

“That’s my marriage. That’s my social. That’s my life,” he said. “I enjoy the people The food Jennette serves at Southern Charm is the kind he grew up on. “I want

that come with it and I get to see people from all over the world. I have people

to keep it alive because authentic Southern cooking has really diminished in most

leaving Disney to come eat with me because of what people say on the internet

restaurants,” he said.

and it’s amazing. I don’t gloat on it, and I’ve probably never read any of it. Every day I gotta keep driving forward, forward, forward.”

Southern Charm’s homestyle cooking has received recognition from the Slow Food Organization and a Snail of Approval Award. Buying local ingredients and

The love and passion that Art Jennette puts into his southern cooking is a specialty

embracing local recipes is something Jennette always strives for and

that you can absolutely feel when you dine at Southern Charm.

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ADULT ADVICE SHARI AND TERRY JAYMES

TERRY: I hate seeing lonely people make desperate decisions. I see stuff like this all the time.

SHARI: Wow, Adie, it does sound like your mom is in denial.

TERRY: Yes. And it’s important to see what you’re actually dealing with here, Adie.

For the life of me I don’t understand why the older we get the more likely we seem to settle for less than we deserve. Maybe it’s a fear of being alone. She obviously has something like that going on.

I need some advice and it’s about my mother. She’s been seeing a golf professional who lives in another state with another woman. She tells me that they are just roommates, but the more she talks to me about him and

SHARI: Well, the older we get, the smaller the dating pool. I feel for your mom for this reason alone. I think we should keep that in mind.

his situation, I feel she’s blinded by love.

TERRY: Watch porn.

Just the other day she told me that she can’t call him at night anymore. She

SHARI: Yeah, that’s the same thing, Terry. Porn does a lot of things, but it can’t

went and visited him one weekend, and he told my mom not to be weirded out by the furniture as he owns nothing and everything in the home is hers.

What’s sad is that my mom doesn’t think any of this is strange. None of this passes the smell test.

I have talked to my mom about him, and I expressed my distrust. She said I was silly and made excuses for him. It’s embarrassing to see her so weak and lonely. This doesn’t have a good feel to it.

Is there anything else I can do?

Adie B. Portland, OR

meet you for coffee.

TERRY: And coffee doesn’t break your heart or lie and steal from you.

SHARI: OK, back on topic. How can we help Adie?

TERRY: Have her drink coffee while watching porn. Actually, there’s nothing you can do, Adie. She’s a grown woman. You may want to consider giving her your thoughts one last time. This is for you more than her. So you can sleep at night knowing you did your best. I’d be willing to bet she’s making excuses for these major red flags. You may want to point that out. It’s been my experience that when someone has to make excuses for their mate, there’s something really wrong.

SHARI: I think your mom should at least stop being exclusive with this guy. She needs to get on Bumble and see what else is out there, especially since this guy isn’t even local. A good rogering ought to do the trick.

TERRY: Yes. She definitely needs to be less available. But let's be real here. We know he’s not a good guy. Ask your mother what kind of advice she would give you if you were seeing a guy you can’t call at night and used someone else’s home to have you over. Maybe that will at least open her eyes.

SHARI: I feel like Adie already tried that but a good idea anyway. Unfortunately, I feel like your mom is headed for heartbreak.

TERRY: Be there to pick up the pieces and do your best not to say, “I told you so.”

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