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FROM THE EDITOR

A not-so-bold prediction from 24 hours ago

SOCIALIST

A not-so-bold prediction from 24 hours ago

SWEEP

LET’S TALK TURKEY, FOLKS. WHEN IT COMES TO breaking news, the alt-weekly format has distinct advantages over the monthly magazine but can’t quite compete with the tempo of the daily newspaper.

Take the big news of this week. This page and the words on it were printed, of logistical necessity, at the start of Election Day. By the time you see them, dear reader, the results will be well out of the bag.

You’ll be drinking champagne or eating crow, depending on your political persuasion. (If you’re doing neither, if you didn’t fulfill your civic duty, if you’re indifferent to the outcome, then shame on you.) This editorial, then, fixed in yesterday’s ink, will be of precious little topical value.

Alas, it’s true: I don’t have a crystal ball.

I dare not, at the cusp of such a crucial and uncertain moment, make any bold predictions.

I do, however, feel quite comfortable making some safe assumptions. The safest I can make here, at the start of a long day of casting and counting ballots, is that socialist candidates will sweep the field.

How do I know? Well, because they’re all socialists.

No, not capital-“S” socialists, but certainly small-“s” socialists.

Progressive readers, who have even a modicum of understanding of what “socialism” really means, may have an idea where this is going. Conservative readers, programmed to suffer heart palpitations at the very mention of the word, might need to take a breath before reading on.

The fact is, ours is a mixed economy, with elements of socialism and elements of capitalism. It has been for at least 100 years. The Progressive Era of the early 20th Century started us down the road to commonsense regulation of labor practices, pollution and competition.

(Monopolies are bad, m’kay?) Then the New Deal came along to police the speculators who caused the Great Depression, and to stimulate the economy

to tide us over. For better and for worse, government policy has been a factor, one of many factors in our economic equation ever since.

What’s more, as much as our Republican brothers and sisters espouse the virtues of “unfettered capitalism” in name, nobody (with the possible exception of a few fringe libertarians) has seriously proposed anything resembling it in deed.

No candidate would promise to take us back to the days of child labor, mystery meat (severed-finger sausage, anyone?) and monopolies. And if they did, their political careers would be brief.

No, it’s really a question of priorities.

Present-day Republicans don’t want to eliminate entitlements; they want to redistribute them. They’ve blown up the deficit with unfunded corporate tax cuts and defense spending.

Now they want to hollow out Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security to make up the difference. What they really want to do is to take away Peter’s entitlements to pay for Paul’s.

And guess what? That’s socialism, too.

Corporate and military welfare is still welfare. Real laissez-faire and gloves-off Social Darwinism are not even on the Republican Party’s horizon.

Rather, we’re arguing what kind of policies can best unlock human potential: a policy that incentivizes business with the hope that the entrepreneurial spirit and its rewards will “trickle down,” or a policy that explicitly protects and elevates all citizens, from the working to the vulnerable.

It’s a fair argument to be had, but let’s be clear. Both are “activist” approaches.

Both take our mixed economy as a given.

So let’s all stop pretending that society is anything other than what we make it.

We’re all socialists. A government for the people and by the people cannot escape its responsibility to help shape the future.

Georgio Valentino georgio@folioweekly.com @thatgeorgioguy NOVEMBER 7-13, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5

CEILING OF THE WORLD

A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY TO THE ROOF OF AFRICA

Few things ignite the heart and soul more than engaging in a quest to see things previously unseen and unknown. Take part in such a journey–albeit without the prep and planning–this weekend, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, Monarch Studio, St. Augustine, themonarchstudio.com.

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(Pictured: Far Above the Clouds, Headed toward Stella Point, Scott S. Smith, 2018.)

OUR PICKS ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE KOFFIN KATS

The Detroit psychobilly band is having another go at rocking the First Coast– something they do well. Led by stand-up bass virtuoso Vic Victor, the Kats gained prominence in the early aughts, earning a following for their high-energy live show and relentless tour schedule. They share the bill with Midtown and The Hated 3, 7 p.m-1 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, Nighthawks, Riverside, etix.com, $10.

NEIGHBORHOOD FUN

THIS WEEK’S BIGGEST & BEST HAPPENINGS

THIS LIFE

AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS

The creator of NPR’s This American Life is arguably one of our era’s greatest storytellers. From tales of Sharia Law and used cars, to discussing the “taste gap,” his gift is giving his listeners a sense of the deep humanity of those he talks to, often pointing the way through the muck. He chats about his life’s work, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, The Florida Theatre, Downtown, floridatheatre.com, $39-$59.

LINCOLNVILLE PORCH FEST

The community-centric event showcases some of the Ancient City’s most talented musicians: 30 acts, including Katherine Archer, Colton McKenna, Sam Pacetti and The Wobbly Toms, performing on eight “front porch” stages. It’s part of Lincolnville Festival, three days of celebrating the history and cultural importance of the neighborhood, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Pick up a walking map at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 86 ML King Ave.; free, visitstaugustine.com.

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THAT ROCK-’N’-ROLL LIFE

SOCK-HOPPIN’, BE-BOPPIN’, JUKE-JOINT JAMBOREES

Billy Buchanan pays tribute to the greats of rock, soul, R&B and the blues in a rollicking show that’ll make you get up offa that thing. He’s at one of the oldest music venues in town, so you’ll really get that feeling of twisting back to the future. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, Friday Musicale, Riverside, fridaymusicale.com, $10.

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THE MAIL SAVAGE LOVE

DIRE STRAITS

RE.: “Really Beautiful, Really Lasting,” by Madeleine Peck Wagner, Oct. 31 THE SAVAGE EXHIBIT AT THE CUMMER MUSEUM could be pivotal if followed up with some art which it could provoke. I would love to see more fiber art, which could be used to copy or interpret some of Savage’s work and Selma Burke’s, too. There are all colors of fiber artists in the area and most are female.

Thank you for the article on the exhibit.

Gail Rowles via email

DEAR FOLIO WEEKLY EDITOR, We need to eliminate or reduce worldwide use of fossil fuels within the next 10 years–or else it might be too late to stem the tide of global warming. (We probably still need to help harden the power grids of democracies against EMP attack, as well as have groundbased GPS backup systems.)

Alex Sokolow via email

VIPER’S BITE RE.: “Voting for Vipers,” by Shelton Hull, Oct. 31 TO SHELTON HULL, In your “Voting For Vipers” column, you wrote, “The average Folio Weekly reader was already likely to vote Democrat from the top of the ballot to the bottom.”

FYI, Shelton, I am a registered Democrat.

I am and have been for many years a Folio Weekly reader. I do not always vote Democrat.

My voting decisions are not based on party affiliation or, for that matter, race, gender or religion ... nor am I influenced by another person’s advice/opinion. So does this mean that I am not the “average” reader because I learn as much as I can before deciding what candidate and/or issue I support? Mmmm?

Delores C. Stine via email

FOREIGN AFFAIRS RE.: “Enemy of the State,” by Aaron Cantú, Oct. 10 AS A LIFE-LONG BEACH RESIDENT AND AN occasional reader of the folio [sic] I was deeply disturbed by your “cover” story, which wasn’t even written by a local writer on local events.

The bias “reporting” that was displayed belonged in an editorial or opinion page. It is articles [sic] like this that continue to fuel the hate and divide in this city and nation. I would hope that a local paper would inform us on local politics and events, not someone’s opinion from another state.

Disappointed local reader, Sandi via email

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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO THE CORAZON CINEMA AND CAFE St. Augustine’s independent movie theater raised more than $1,000 for AIDS research. The funds were collected on behalf of the nonprofit Broadway Cares at a Halloween screening of cult flick The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

BRICKBATS TO UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA UNF recently, and unexpectedly, fired its Vice President of Student and International Affairs Mauricio Gonzalez. Not only has Gonzalez given the university 18 years of solid service, but the veteran administrator was due to retire next year.

BOUQUETS TO FIRST COAST YMCA Our regional branch of the Y assisted area citizens by providing free childcare services on Election Day. Tykes aged two and older were cared for at various YMCA KidZones across Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties while their parents fulfilled their civic duties.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? HOW ABOUT A BRICKBAT? Send your submissions and/or accolades and/or criticisms concerning a person, place or topic of local interest to mail@folioweekly.com; 50-word maximum, please.

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FOLIO VOICES : POLITICS

IT’S OVER NOW Notes on a HISTORIC CAMPAIGN THIS PAPER IS BEING PRINTED AS VOTES ARE BEING counted in the most historic state election of our lifetimes. Publication schedules don’t allow for analysis of that until next week.

However, there is no better time than now to talk about the mechanics of covering these campaigns and these candidates.

Reporting on campaigns from Northeast Florida is interesting; you don’t really get the same show the rest of the state does.

Take the Democrats. Bernie Sanders doesn’t make it this far north, but we got Joe Biden this year. See, we’re blue collar.

Not progressive.

Republicans. We get a lot of rollouts. Ron DeSantis rolled out a new coalition of support every week. Rick Scott definitely spent his share of time in Duval County also.

Republicans like Duval, because it’s basically a homecoming game. Top reporters rarely attend Republican gaggle stops, and questions are often softballs. While reporters from Tampa, Orlando, and Miami get to break big news and ask adversarial questions, here it is possible to get through a gaggle without anything but the sanitized message the campaign wants pushed.

My take: the gaggle is where we get to ask the interesting questions.

Near the campaign’s end, I covered DeSantis at a Republican Party of Florida “headquarters,” a strip-mall cubbyhole on San Jose Boulevard.

POTUS had called Andrew Gillum a “stone cold thief” and I wanted to know how DeSantis felt about that exact phrasing.

DeSantis, a prosecutor before he got into the politics game, knows how the spirited giveand-take of a gaggle goes. It was formula: me asking the redirects, him with the dodge.

The interesting variable was a hostile crowd jeering as I asked the questions. I used to be a fan of Gordon Solie’s Championship Wrestling from Florida, and the heat was surreally reminiscent of the old Dusty Rhodes/ Kevin Sullivan days, a function of the cramped quarters and a roomful of people who couldn’t tell shoot from kayfabe.

A journalist has to do the job. At least until we burn out and move into PR. There’s a paradox in this business. If you don’t do the work in the trenches, the powers that be have no incentive to work with you.

You know going in that you are disposable and that your work will be forgotten as soon as you’re gone. You are David against an army of Goliaths. And your slingshot is out of warranty.

So you ask the tough questions even if the crowd boos you. Someone has to. Especially in this market, which they think is a pushover.

Throughout the primary, I covered Andrew Gillum a lot—more than anyone in the area.

Possibly more than everyone combined.

What I saw at those Gillum events belied the polls. The numbers showed him way back, but the stops were drawing people. People young enough, or idealistic enough, to still believe that change was possible.

Just before the primary, I covered a Gillum rally Downtown. It was at a packed club, and he worked the stage like a headlining MC. I knew then that the final tally would be close.

What interested me, though, during Gillum’s rise was that Democratic donors in the state were staying away. (People from other Democratic campaigns said, off the record, it was that FBI investigation you may have heard about.) Yet third-party groups were pouring huge money in, behind a mayor of a city who didn’t have a progressive record matching the platform.

I asked Gillum how he’d control the playlist if billionaires kept picking the songs on the jukebox. He answered the questions in that way politicians on the way up talk to journalists during unguarded moments, before every national media outlet wants them in the A Block.

I got a lot of good stories out of this campaign, though not enough for a book.

Opportunities abound for local media going forward.

It would be ideal if pols faced more gaggles with tough questions. They treat us like a small town. In part, that’s because they know the people covering their events often cover them like spot stories.

We are going into an era of change, both in state government and local affairs.

In many ways, we’ve seen drastic improvements in coverage. City Hall is peppered with public records requests from every media outlet, and the smart reporters in radio, TV and print compete for scoops but support each other in pursuit of an objective truth.

We should see that same spirit in local media coverage of larger state government, especially when state policy intersects with local issues—but also when it’s clear they are announcing something here because the most plugged-in reporters are elsewhere.

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NEWS BITES TOP HEADLINES FROM NE FLORIDA NEWSMEDIA

THE ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD NIGHTS OF FIGHTS

The nation’s oldest city of St. Augustine takes another step backwards by circumscribing the right to protest in the public square (literally). On Oct. 23, The St. Augustine Record’s Sheldon Gardner reported on a city council vote to move forward with a proposed ordinance “that will, if enacted, limit how people protest in the Plaza [de la Constitución].”

“The ordinance,” Gardner wrote, “would require protesters and counter-protesters to stay on the Plaza de la Constitucion’s perimeter sidewalk during events, and it would also allow police to keep opposing groups separated. People could be fined up to $500 and face up to 60 days in jail for violating the rules.”

This motion to proceed was narrowly approved by a 3-2 vote. Dissenting voices were (legitimately) “concerned about the ordinance infringing on free speech.”

The ordinance itself is not a done deal, however. “The Commission has to take another vote on the measure, and allow a public comment session, before it can be enacted.”

The public is already weighing in, as Gardner noted.

“Several people spoke at Monday night’s meeting, including the Rev. Ron Rawls, who opposes the ordinance and has said he will sue if it is enacted. Rawls also said he plans to lead a protest at the next Nights of Lights kickoff in November.”

Which is, of course, the point of this entire exercise. City officials are attempting to head off anticipated protests during the inauguration of Nights of Lights. Such protests are a time-honored annual tradition, with activists redirecting the spotlight from the admittedly pretty holiday decorations to city residents’ growing discontent with the monuments to hate given pride of place in their public square.

THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION HALLOWEEN HORROR

Every Halloween, parents warn trick-or-treaters to beware of candy tampering. There are all manner of variants of the horror stories they tell. Sometimes the sweet treats are laced with rat poison. Sometimes they’re filled with (free!) recreational drugs, intended no doubt to turn our youth into hopped-up reefer addicts.

Dan Scanlan of The Florida Times-Union recounted a real-life candy caper, from our own Clay County: “Middleburg resident Christina Cavender posted Wednesday night on Facebook that her niece found a Kit Kat bar with a sewing needle inserted into it, then found another needle inside a Reese’s peanut butter cup. She said the candy was picked up during trick-or-treating in the Pine Ridge Plantation development.”

The culprit is unknown, but local authorities are on the case.

“An incident report filed with the Sheriff ’s Office said Cavender went out with two trick-ortreaters about 6:30 p.m., parking at the community center on Pine Ridge Parkway. They were out for about two hours, then went home to check out the candy. That’s when one niece split a Kit Kat bar and found a sewing needle inside, followed by the second needle, according to the Facebook post.”

Scanlan duly followed up. “Sheriff ’s spokesman Christopher Padgett said deputies have been blanketing the area, speaking with residents and researching.”

JACKSONVILLE DAILY RECORD STIFF COMPETITION

A retail renaissance is underway in northern St. Johns County, and its effects will be felt all the way up to southern Duval County. In a Nov. 2 story, Jay Schlichter of The Jacksonville Daily Record reported on the first step.

The Pavilion at Durbin Park is now open for business. Located at the intersection of Race Track Road and Florida S.R. 9B, this 2.4-million-square-foot shopping center is anchored by a newly opened Walmart, soon to be joined by dozens of businesses including restaurants, beauty and health services, and several big-box stores like Burlington, Petco and the now-ever-present Five Below.

More phases will follow this initial development.

When/if completed, Durbin Park will give Jacksonville’s retail hubs a run for their money.

“If Durbin Park’s developers are successful in building out the allowable square footage,” Schlichter wrote, “the retail space alone will be larger than St. Johns Town Center, which has 1.4 million square feet of retail space. Shopping centers developed near the Town Center generated hundreds of thousands of additional square feet of stores and restaurants.”

Schlichter also noted that, while the development might divert spending dollars away from southern Duval County shopping centers, it might also reduce congestion. A fair trade, if ever we’ve seen one!

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REJOICE! After a fierce season of campaigning, the ballots have been cast and counted.

We can now announce the winners of ... Best of Jax 2018!

That’s right. You, readers of influence, have selected the cream of the crop across a whopping 500 categories, from Best Bakery to Best Bankruptcy Lawyer (and everything in between).

This year’s contest was the biggest in our storied history. Indeed, you’re about to browse one of the biggest (and best) Best-of lists in these United States.

If it lives and breathes in Northeast Florida, it’s part of Folio Weekly’s Best of Jax 2018.

Participation was off the charts, too. A grand total of 340,340 votes were cast by more than 26,700 of our readers of influence (aka you!). A staggering 28,100 nominations were registered, ultimately yielding these 500 first-place winners.

We could warm you up even more, but we reckon you’re itching to see the results yourselves.

So without further ado, we give you (drumroll) 2018’s Best of Jax. First-place winners are listed at the top of each category, followed by runners-up.

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With no fewer than six awards, BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER has its finger firmly on the pulse of the healthcare industry.

AUTOMOTIVE BEST AUTO BODY SHOP

Beaches Car Wash & Gift Gallery Firehouse Auto Spa

O’Steens Auto Body Atlantic

Car Spa Car Wash Jacksonville

San Jose Collision Inc.

Scrubbles

Certified Collision Repair Center Tony’s European Auto Service Inc. Claude Nolan Collision Center BEST AUTO DETAILER

Zips Car Wash BEST FAST OIL CHANGE STOP Take 5 Oil Change Norman Bros. Auto Repair

Firehouse Auto Spa

Jiffy Lube

On The Spot Jax

Goodyear Auto Service Center

Auto Preservation

Famous Quick Lube

Splash Eco Auto Spa Excel Professional Detailing & Fiberglass Inc. BEST AUTO LOAN PROVIDER

BEST MECHANIC Norman Bros. Auto Repair Troy Peaco - Coastal Auto Repair & Services

VyStar Credit Union

David - D&D Quality Auto Air & Repair

Community First Credit Union

Michael Groves - Dale’s Automotive

Navy Federal Credit Union Bank of America SunTrust Bank BEST AUTO PARTS STORE

Robert Snyder - Prolube BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP / ASIAN IMPORT Arlington Toyota Subaru of Jacksonville

Advance Auto Parts

Infiniti of Orange Park

AutoZone

Lexus of Orange Park

O’Reilly Auto Parts

Kia of Orange Park

NAPA Auto Parts Pep Boys Auto Parts & Service BEST AUTO SERVICE / REPAIR SHOP

BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP / DOMESTIC Nimnicht Chevrolet Duval Ford

JJ’s Auto Care

Bozard Ford - Lincoln

Norman Bros. Auto Repair

Claude Nolan Cadillac

Tony’s European Auto Service Inc. All Pro Automotive ProLube Auto Repair & U-Haul BEST AUTO SOUND DEALER

George Moore Chevrolet BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP / EUROPEAN IMPORT Tom Bush BMW Jaguar Jacksonville

Rollin’ Sounds

O’Steen Volkswagen

Audio Designs & Custom Graphics

Fiat of Orange Park

Audio Addiction

O’Steen Volvo of Jacksonville

Miami Pro Audio Quality Auto Stereo BEST CAR SALESPERSON

BEST TIRE SHOP Discount Tire Sun Tire

Eddie David - Infinity of Orange Park

Tire Kingdom

Garrett Treantafellow - Coggin Chevrolet at The Avenues

Goodyear Auto Service Center

Victor Thompson- Mazda City of Orange Park Bryan Brown - Key Hyundai / Buick 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 7-13, 2018

BEST CAR WASH

Jack Force - Orange Park Chrysler Jeep Dodge

4 Wheel Parts BEST TRUCK ACCESSORIES Extreme Truck Stuff

4 Wheel Parts

BEST WAXING STUDIO

Dalton Agency

Catlin Truck Accessories

Waxlab

St. John & Partners

American Bedliners & Truck Accessories Truck Pro Shop

The Wax Strip

Media Mix

Bilko Truck Accessories

Brazils Waxing Center

Adjective & Co.

LunchboxWax Riverside

BEST BUSINESS BROKER

BEST TRUCK LIFT SERVICES Extreme Truck Stuff Overbuilt Customs

Sole’ Spa Wellness Center Inc.

4 Wheel Parts

BUSINESS SERVICES

All Jakd Up Motorsports

BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM

Dixieland Offroad Inc. BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP

St Johns County Chamber of Commerce Ponte Vedra Chamber BEST COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Carlton Construction Accelerated Contractors LLC

Terri Sherman- Florida Business Exchange

Sauer Incorporated - Private Commercial Group

Edwards & Edwards, P.A. - Attorneys at Law

CCS - Commercial Construction Services

John Geiwitz - Transworld Business Brokers Jacksonville - Capstone Business

Kurco Construction, Inc BEST COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Susan Carter CPA, P.A.

Brokers LLC

Kelly Martucci Photography

Patrick & Raines LLC: Timothy P Raines CPA

Murphy Business Sales

K Torjussen Photography

BEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CarMax

GunnChamberlain, P.L.

Autoline Preowned

Hartman Blitch & Gartside Certified Public Accountants

JAX Chamber

Logan Bowles

World Imports USA / Lotus of Jacksonville

Pivot CPAs

Clay County Chamber of Commerce

Jeff Harrington - HDCO

Beach Blvd. Automotive

BEST AD AGENCY

Claude Nolan Cadillac

Shepherd

BEAUTY

Renee Parenteau Photography

Amelia Island-Fernandina Beach-Yulee Chamber of Commerce

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BEST BARBER Pomade & Tonic Hair Mechanix Gordon Neil - Daniel James Salon Bold City Barbers Kwame Hancock BEST DAY SPA Frenchy’s Wellness Spa Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center & Miracle Spa Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Skin Deep Studio & Day Spa Solé Spa Wellness Center Inc. BEST FACIAL SERVICES Frenchy’s Wellness Spa Erika - Dr. Clayman’s Miracle Spa Jennie Evans - Natural Med Spa Jessie’s Skin Care OBI BioAesthetic Institute BEST HAIR SALON Vicky Hoyer Hair Shampoo Hair Salon Hair Peace Daniel James Salon Total Hair Experience Salon BEST HAIR STYLIST Vicky Hoyer Christina Ransom Jayme Hawarah Gordon Neil - Daniel James Salon Nicola Damon BEST LASER HAIR REMOVAL Alexandra - Dr Clayman’s Miracle Spa Ideal Image Jacksonville Hello Smooth Laser Studio The Elements of Therapy Parisian Medi Spa BEST LASH EXTENSIONS Frenchy’s Wellness Spa LASH JAX Studio iGlam Lash & Beauty Level Up Lashes Blush Beauty Bar BEST NAIL SALON Bella Diva Nail Time St. Johns Town Center Riverside Nails & Spa Unique Nails Salon Jackie’s Hair & Nails Jax Beach BEST TANNING SALON Sol Us Tanning Riverside The Tan Cabana The Bronze Effect Tanning Salon Planet Beach Elite Look Productions

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THE BEARDED PIG BBQ is a San Marco sensation, serving up Southern smoked and slow-cooked goodness.

BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Mary Fisher Design

Traditions

web904.com, LLC

CBRE Petra

EDUCATION

NAI Hallmark

BEST CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEST COMPUTER & IT SERVICES

River City Science Academy Innovation

Intuitive Reason

Seaside Community Charter School

StarTech Group, Inc.

Duval Charter School at Southside

Nexgen PC Services

St. Johns Classical Academy

Innovias Inc

Duval Charter School at Flagler Center

AKL Computers Services LLC BEST GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT

BEST CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL River City Science Academy Middle-High Campus (6 - 12)

Mark Bailey, Sr. - The Bailey Group

Frank H. Peterson Academies

Rory Gregg - Humana

St Johns Classical Academy

Larry Lee - Plan Analyst

BEST CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Benjie Bates - Bates Hewett & Floyd Insurance

River City Science Academy Middle-High Campus (6 - 12)

Sharon Alexander Bryan - Abentras

Duval Charter School at Southside

BEST PLACE TO WORK Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

St. Johns Classical Academy BEST COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Wounded Warrior Project

University of North Florida (UNF)

JEA

Jacksonville University

Fleming Island Family Dentistry

F.S.C.J. Kent Campus

Pivot CPAs

Edward Waters College

BEST PRINTER / SIGN SHOP More Than Ink Printing

Flagler College BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fast Signs

The Bolles School

Futch Printing & Mailing, Inc.

Chets Creek Elementary School

Advantage Printing, Laminating & Signs

Neptune Beach Elementary School

10K Creative Co

John Stockton Elementary School

BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY Vesta Property Services

Jacksonville Country Day School BEST HIGH SCHOOL

Suncoast Property Management, LLC

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

Banning Management Inc

Stanton College Preparatory School

CenterBeam Real Estate

Episcopal School of Jacksonville

NestTenders Property Management

Frank H. Peterson Academies

BEST RESTAURANT FOR BUSINESS LUNCH Blacksheep

Fletcher High School BEST KINDERGARTEN

Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails

John E. Ford Montessori

Cowford Chophouse

Seabreeze Elementary School

Bellwether

The Playgarden

Blue Bamboo

St Johns Classical Academy

BEST TAX PREPARATION SERVICE Debbie’s Accounting Service Inc

Melrose Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten BEST MAGENT SCHOOL

Susan Carter CPA, P.A.

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

Pivot CPAs

Stanton College Preparatory School

Graci Tax & Accounting, PA

LaVilla School of the Arts

Professional Resource Services

Frank H. Peterson Academies

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Ocean Web Design

Prime Realty

HeartWired Technical Solutions

Loretto Elementary School BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Lake Asbury Junior High School

LaVilla School of the Arts

Mandarin Art Festival

Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

Color Me Kona

Mandarin Middle School

Ancient City Art Fest

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership

Old Town Art Show

Development School BEST MONTESSORI SCHOOL

BEST ART GALLERY Yellow House Art Gallery

John E. Ford Elementary School

Ritz Theatre & Museum

J. Allen Axson Montessori School

SPACE 42

Montessori Tides School

Jax Makerspace Gallery

The Discovery School BEST PRESCHOOL

Southlight Gallery BEST AUTHOR

Stepping Stones Preschool

Gary Williams

The Playgarden

Tim Gilmore

A Magical Beginning Learning Academy

Nikesha Elise Williams

Neptune Baptist WEE School

Michael Wiley

Palmer Catholic Academy

Walter Schenck

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL

BEST BAND - COVER BAND

Christ the King Catholic School

The Chris Thomas Band

Episcopal School of Jacksonville

Don’t Call Me Shirley

Bishop Kenny High School

Firewater Tent Revival

Providence School

Smokestack

Jacksonville Country Day School BEST TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Julia Gulia BEST BAND - ORIGINAL MUSIC

Frank H. Peterson Academies

Firewater Tent Revival

Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville

Neon Bombshell

Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville

The Noctambulant

Quality Maritime Training

Robbie Litt

CDA Technical Institute

Walk with Wolves

ENTERTAINMENT BEST ACTOR

BEST BODY ART PAINTER Hillary Warren Savannah Young

Jaybier Nino

Cephas Bradley Jr.

Drew Brown

Keegan Hitchcock

Josh Waller Blake Osner Isaak Wells BEST ACTRESS

Whitney Meyers BEST CLUB DJ DJ Dr Doom GeeXella

Laura Mauldin

Sadsongs

Devon Ess

Dialectable Beats

Ilana Gould

DJ E.L.

Julie Ann Dinneweth Cher Davis BEST ART EXHIBIT

BEST COMEDIAN Jenn Weeks Adrian “A-Train” Smith

Her Own Things: Erin Kendrick

Tyrone Thornhill

Through Our Eyes 2018

Shay Clemons

Black Opal The Art Experience

Mark Alan

My Real Florida by Doug Eng

BEST COMEDY CLUB

MAIMS-Dan Brown

Comedy Zone Jacksonville

BEST ART FESTIVAL GAAM

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Jax Beach’s legendary BEACH BOWL has been bowling strikes for more than 50 years–a perennial favorite.

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The multi-award winning team at HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE scored three first-place wins this year, including Best Chinese Restaurant (for the third year in a row).

The Comedy Club

Mama Blue

Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club

Brittany Wescott

BEST COMMUNITY THEATER

Kim Reteguiz

Players By the Sea

MJ Baker

The 5 & Dime, A Theatre Company

JaTarra Presley

Limelight Theatre

BEST FILM FESTIVAL

Orange Park Community Theatre

LOL Jax Film Festival

ABET | All Beaches Experimental Theatre

Sleeping Giant Fest

BEST COSPLAY EVENT Rocky Horror Show Live GAAM Collective Con BEST COUNTRY WESTERN MUSIC VENUE

St. Augustine Film Festival Jacksonville Documentary Film Festival Rendezvous Film Festival BEST FOOD FESTIVAL World of Nations Celebration

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Fernandina Shrimp Festival

Daily’s Place

Gastro Fest

Mavericks

Veg Fest

The Florida Theatere

St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival

Thrasher-Horne Center BEST COUNTY FAIR

BEST GO KART TRACK Autobahn of Jacksonville Inc.

Clay County Fair

Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach

Greater Jacksonville Fair

Adventure Landing Jacksonville - Blanding

Northeast Florida Fair - Callahan St. Johns County Fair BEST DANCE CLUB Eclipse Myth Nightclub Metro Entertainment Complex

BEST HAUNTED HOUSE Warehouse 31 Unleashed The Old Spanish Trail 13th Floor Haunted House Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing BEST HIP HOP ARTIST

Cuba Libre Ultra Lounge

Mr. Al Pete

Metro Nightclub & Restaurant

Mal Jones

BEST DANCE STUDIO No Limits Dance Studio Dance Trance

T.W.A.N. J. Dash LJ Da Joker

All About Ballroom

BEST HIP HOP CLUB

Dolsue Pole Studio

De Real Ting

XDANCEFitness

Rain Dogs

BEST ESCAPE ROOM Mind Bender Escape Rooms One Way Out Escape Room Breakout Games

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BEST FEMALE VOCALIST

Laugh Lounge / Dos Gatos

Nighthawks Myth Mavericks BEST JAZZ BAND

Mastermind Escape Games

The Chris Thomas Band

Locked In Escape Rooms

John Lumpkin & The Covenant

Junco Royals

Lynch’s Irish Pub

Marcus Parsley Quartet

The Cypher Open Mic Poetry & Soul

BEST KARAOKE NIGHT

BEST PLAYWRIGHT

BEST THEATER PRODUCTION Company - The 5 & Dime The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Overstreet Ducasse Horror Artist Jerrod Brown Jim Smith BEST VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

Monkeys Uncle

Al Letson

Rock Band Karaoke Nights at GLHF Game Bar

Drew Brown

Sylvia - Players by the Sea

Erin Kendrick

Austin Karaoke

Kelby Siddons

Ruined - Phase Eight Theater Company

Dustin Harewood

Eclipse

Anne Reddish

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Jessica Lally

Cheers Mandarain

Walter Schenck

BEST LISTENING ROOM

BEST PUBLIC ARTWORK

Players By The Sea

Amelia Community Theatre BEST TRIVIA NIGHT

Tony Wood Jim Smith

Blue Jay Listening Room

Jacksonville Public Library Main

Mellow Mushroom

Rain Dogs

Murray Hill Murals

GLHF Trivia

GROCERY

Mudville Grille

Beastie Boys Mural

Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint

BEST ETHNIC GROCERY STORE

Grape & Grain Exchange

Ax Handle Saturday

Applebee’s Bartram

Rowe’s Supermarket

Seachasers Lounge

Paradise Fun Zone

Tuesdays with Robert Reid, Players Grille

Circle Japan

BEST MALE VOCALIST

BEST SWEEPSTAKES PARLOR/INTERNET CAFE

BEST VISUAL ARTIST

Chris Thomas

Lucky’s Cyber Cafe

Erin Kendrick

Shawn Lightfoot

Winners Internet Cafe & Sweepstakes

Leslie Valerio

David Wilson

Hung Thinh Supermarket Amar European Grocery Store

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Mike Shackelford Robbie Litt BEST MOVIE THEATER Sun-Ray Cinema Cinemark Tinseltown & XD San Marco Theatre World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater The Corazon Cinema & Café BEST MUSEUM Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Museum of Science & History - MOSH Ritz Theatre & Museum MoCA Jacksonville Lightner Museum BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL Jacksonville Jazz Festival Welcome to Rockville Springing The Blues Sing Out Loud Gamble Rogers Music Festival BEST MUSICIAN Derek Trucks Nigel Ledford Taylor Roberts Robbie Litt Marcus Parsley BEST NIGHTCLUB 1904 Music Hall Prohibition Kitchen Eclipse Metro Entertainment Complex Myth Nightclub BEST OPEN MIC NIGHT Rain Dogs Fly’s Tie Irish Pub Puttin’ On the Ritz - Ritz theater & Museum The Cypher Open Mic Poetry & Soul Melissa Smith & Ivan Pulley Whiskey Jax BEST PAINTING PARTIES Painting with a Twist Beats & Brushes Creative Grain Studio | San Marco Pinot’s Palette The ARTS Corner BEST PLACE TO ATTEND A CONCERT St. Augustine Amphitheatre Daily’s Place Amphitheater The Florida Theatre Veterans Memorial Arena Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BEST PLACE TO HEAR LOCAL MUSICIANS 1904 Music Hall Blue Jay Listening Room Prohibition Kitchen NOVEMBER 7-13, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 17

From cult flicks to blockbusters, SUN-RAY CINEMA, in the heart of Five Points, has the celluloid to please any film-lover’s palate.

Damascus Gate Ethnic Grocery Store

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Ashley Boston

Grassroots Natural Market

Connie Smith - Williams YMCA

Riverside Arts Market

Whole Foods Market

Jared Patterson

Jacksonville Farmers Market - Beaver Street

Earth Fare

Orange Park Farmers & Arts Market

Granary

BEST FARMERS MARKET

St. Augustine Night Market Fernandina Beach Market Place

Khristi Keefe

Congaree & Penn

Chelsea Carr

Eat Your Yard Jax

Elyse Robleto

Publix

Rype & Readi Elkton Farm

Allyson Foreacre

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Bacons Select

Heather Ketron

BEST GROCERY STORE

Grassroots Natural Market Lucky’s Market

HEALTH & FITNESS

Earth Fare

BEST 5K

BEST GROCERY STORE BUTCHER SHOP

BEST YOGA STUDIO Yoga Den Studio Soluna Yoga Spa

Donna 5K

Hot Spot Power Yoga - Harbour Village

The Fresh Market

Run Santa Run

Lotus Yoga

Publix

Gate Junior River Run

Everbalance Yoga Barre Pilates

Carroll’s Meat Shoppe Inc.

Tony’s Turkey Trot

Pinegrove Market & Deli

Black Creek 5K

Terry’s Country Store BEST GROCERY STORE DELI

BEST GYM

HOME IMPROVEMENT BEST AIR DUCT CLEANING COMPANY

Jazzercise Jacksonville Westside Fitness Center

Weather Engineers Inc.

Publix Super Market

Winston Family YMCA

Bold City Heating & Air

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Bailey’s Health & Fitness

Charlie’s Tropic Heating & Air Conditioning

The Fresh Market

HiReformance Institute

First Coast Home Pros

Pinegrove Market & Deli

The Gym Jax

Earth Fare BEST GROCERY STORE PRODUCE

BEST MASSAGE STUDIO

Coit Air Duct Cleaning BEST APPLIANCE STORE

Massage Envy

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Freshfields Farm

Reclaim Bodyworks

The Home Depot

Publix Super Market

CRYOtherapy JAX

Setzer’s

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Kudos Massage Therapy

Best Buy

Lucky’s Market

C & T Massage Therapy LLC.

Sears Outlet

Grassroots Natural Market BEST GROCERY STORE SEAFOOD

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

BEST BATHROOM REMODELER

Kimber Medrano, LMMT

David Gray Plumbing

Publix Super Market

Marie Miller

Zellner’s Plumbing

Fisherman’s Dock

Jay Terry

Brandon James LLC

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Pedro Figueroa

Corbella Kitchen & Bath

The Fresh Market

Kellie Gray

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BEST LOCAL AREA FARM

Sheri Nicholson BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER Brian Wade

Mr. Install Pro BEST CABLE or SATELLITE PROVIDER Xfinity

AT&T Direct TV BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE

E2 Design & Construction Mesnic Construction Services Inc. BEST LANDSCAPER

Stanley Steemer

Earth Works Landscape Design

SERVPRO of Jacksonville South

First Coast Lawn Care

Precision Carpet

Stewart & Stewart Landscaping Inc.

Batts Carpet Cleaning

Grass Butler Lawn & Landscape Maintenance

Coit

Elysian Lawn & Home Care

BEST DRIVEWAY INSTALLATION/REPAIR SERVICE

BEST LANDSCAPING MATERIALS STORE

Beyond Pavers LLC

Earth Works Garden Center

Enhance Companies

Mulch Masters

Moderna Pavers

Mulch & More

BEST ELECTRICIAN

BEST LIGHTING COMPANY

American Electrical Contracting Inc.

Avenues Lighting

Thompson Electric

House of Lamps & Shades

Allstate Electrical Contractors Inc.

Stewart Lighting

Lin’s Electric Inc. E F Lea Electrical Contractor Inc. BEST FLOORING/CARPET STORE

BEST PAINTING COMPANY William Reynolds Painting Inc. McHenry Paints

Floor Trader of Jacksonville

Hamilton Painting Company

Quality Flooring by Frank Milea

Eddie Hurst Painting

Mercury Carpet & Flooring

G. Gardner Painting Services LLC

The Carpet Tree Inc.

BEST PEST CONTROL

Dalton Direct Carpet

Bug Out Service

BEST GARDEN STORE/NURSERY

Peninsular Critter Gitter

Trad’s Garden Center

McCall Service

EarthWorks Landscape Design

Beaver’s Bug Blasters

Hall’s Ace Hardware

Busy Bee Termite & Pest Control Inc

Pat’s Nursery Inc. Philips Garden Store & Hardware BEST GUTTER SERVICE

BEST PLUMBER David Gray Plumbing Bill Fenwick Plumbing

Paramount Builders Inc.

Zellner’s Plumbing

AA Gutter Services

F W Fair Plumbing Co.

Gutter Helmet of North Florida LLC Gutter Solutions BEST HANDYMAN COMPANY

Rolland Reash Plumbing BEST POOL MAINTENANCE Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa

Mr. Handyman Serving Greater Jacksonville

SurfSide Pools

The Handyman Company

Epic Pool

All American Home Repairs

Sparkle Pools & Spas

Mr. Install Pro

Aqua Techs Pool Cleaning

Razor Rehab BEST HEATING & AIR CONDITIOING COMPANY Snyder Heating & Air Conditioning Weather Engineers Inc.

BEST PRESSURE WASHING Five Star Pressure Washing Krystal Klean BEST ROOFING CONTRACTOR

Von’s Heating & Air

Paramount Builders Inc.

A/C Tech Services Inc.

Reliant Roofing Inc.

Browning’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Quality Discount Roofing, LLC

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR Sandifer Custom Homes M Daigle & Sons Construction

J & M Roofing Services Inc. Neal Strickland Roofing BEST SOLAR ENERGY COMPANY

E2 Design & Construction

A1A Solar Contracting Inc.

Big D’s Building Center

Solar Energy Labs

Kurco Construction Inc. BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

BEST SWIMMING POOL BUILDER Pools by John Garner

The Home Depot

SurfSide Pools

Hagan Ace Hardware

Crown Pools Inc.

Eco Relics

BEST TREE SERVICES

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Shaw’s Tree Service

Cronin Ace Hardware

Bushor’s Tree Surgeon

BEST HOME SECURITY Safetouch Security Systems ADT Security Services Scott Alarm

Bold City Tree Service Warming Tree Services Living Green Tree Services BEST WATER/FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION

Atlantic Security

SERVPRO of Jacksonville

Bates Security

Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida

BEST INSULATION SERVICE USA Insulation of Jacksonville Energy Seal Inc. - Insulation Contractors BEST KITCHEN REMODELER Jax Bargain Cabinets & Flooring Greystone Kitchens Mr. Install Pro

SweetWater Restoration MicroTech Solutions BEST WINDOW HomeRite Windows & Doors Paramount Builders

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Pella Windows & Doors of Jacksonville Coastal Sash & Door Inc.

HOUSING BEST APARTMENT COMMUNITY Sola South Lux Apartments Club at Danforth Point at Tamaya St. Johns Plantation Apartments Views at Harbortown BEST ARCHITECT ELM Architects Inc. Michael Dunlap Richard Skinner & Associates Kevin Gray Design Group dig Architecture BEST CONDO COMMUNITY Belleza at Ponte Vedra Beach The John Gorrie Beau Rivage Condominiums The Palazzo on St. Johns Ortega Bay Condominiun BEST FURNITURE RENTAL COMPANY CORT Furniture Rental Rent-A-Center Buddy’s Home Furnishings BEST HOME DÉCOR STORE IKEA Jacksonville Home Furnishings HomeGoods

After winning an international Drammie Award for best tour earlier this year, ST. AUGUSTINE DISTILLERY charms the hometown crowd.

Kirkland’s Generation Us J Turner & Co. BEST HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

David Weekley Homes SEDA Construction Company

Dan Merkan BEST REASON TO HATE OUR AREA

Ken Knight Drive Rebuilding Coalition For Consent WORST ENVIRONMENTAL ABOMINATION

Murray Hill Preservation Association

Mattamy Homes

Crime

Marsh Landing Homeowners’ Association

Higginbotham Custom Homes

Road Construction

Rick Scott

Waterleaf Homeowners’ Association

Pulte Homes

Confederate Memorials

Algae Bloom

Traffic

Release of Sewage into Pottsburg Creek

Jacksonville Sheriffs Office

River Dredge

Grove Park Homeowners Association Herons Landing Condominium Association BEST MOVING COMPANY

BEST RETIREMENT FACILITY/ASSISTED LIVING Fleet Landing Westminster Woods on Julington Creek

BEST REASON TO LOVE OUR AREA

Big Sugar WORST THING TO HAPPEN IN THE LAST YEAR

Two Men & a Truck

Allegro

Beaches

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Brookdale Atrium Way

Diversity

Trump

Ocean Movers at Orange Park

Sunrise of Jacksonville

Strong Activist Community

Hurricane Irma

Taking Down Confederate Memorials

Murders of Black Transgender Women &

BEST STORAGE FACILITY

Suddath Smooth Moves BEST NEW COMMUNITY

Atlantic Self Storage CubeSmart Self Storage

GAAM Show BEST SPIRITUAL LEADER

Gender Non-conforming People Lenny Curry

RiverTown St. Johns

U-Haul Moving & Storage

Terry L Hill Jr.

Shearwater

Public Storage

Phillip Baber

Tidewater at Nocatee - Pulte Homes

Jacksonville Self Storage

Joby Martin

Brian Hughes’ Salary

Jimmy Haynes

100 New Cops for JSO

Jason Cullum

Dredging the River

Bartram Park Preserve - Mattamy Homes BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY Rouen Cove - SEDA

ISSUES BEST CATEGORY WE DIDN’T THINK OF

BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO OUR AREA

The Closing of SJRPP WORST WASTE OF LOCAL PUBLIC MONEY

Jacksonville Jaguars

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty

Non-Profit

Shad Khan

EXIT Real Estate Gallery

Best Mental Health Provider

Take ’Em Down Jax

Watson Realty

Best Cosplayer

GAAM Show

KIDS & FAMILY

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Best Woodworker

Jacksonville Roller Derby

BEST CHILDCARE

Excel Fiberglass & Boat Detailing

Lenny Curry

Florida Network Realty BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

BEST CAUSE

BEST TREND

Cemetery Restorations

A Magical Beginning Learning Academy La Petite Academy

Keller Williams

JASMYN

Duuuuuuvvvaaaallll

A Bright Beginning Childcare

Bobbie Jean Demunck - Coldwell Banker

Timucuan Parks Foundation

Craft Beer & Cocktails

KinderCare

Police Accountability

Activism

Around the Clock Kid Care & Preschool

Pam Hodges - Watson Realty

Jacksonville Community Action Committee

Taking Down Confederate Memorials

Kelsey Dempsey - EXIT Realty Gallery

Take ’Em Down Jax

Springfield

Vanguard Realty

Sharon Crain - Berkshire Hathaway Travis & Tris Skoglund - Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate BEST REAL ESTATE BROKER Pete Dalton - Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty Beverly Garvin - Watson Realty

BEST ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST

BEST USE OF LOCAL PUBLIC MONEY

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Jumbo Shrimp Baseball

St. Johns Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman

Alleviating Poverty

Adventure Landing Jax Beach

Ron Littlepage

Revitalizing Downtown

Skate Station Funworks of Orange Park

Paul Nicholson

Jacksonville Public Library

Adam Morley

Parks

BEST LGBT ACTIVIST

Fixing the Jax Beach Pier BEST VOLUNTEER EFFORT

Linda Benson - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Jimmy Midyette

Dana O. Davis - Province Realty Group

Paige Mahogany Parks

Friends of Jacksonville Animals

Sally Suslak, Traditions Realty

Wells Todd

Timucuan Parks Foundation

Kaitlin Legg

Take ’Em Down Jax

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BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Main Event Entertainment BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Chuck E. Cheese’s Mellow Mushroom

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It takes a village! These are the folks who make ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE such a well-loved (and award-winning) concert venue.

BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYER

V Pizza

Parker & DuFresne

Al’s Pizza

Eileen Dolaghan

Stephanie Scarborough

Cici’s Pizza

Office of Lansing Roy & Associates

Ericka Curran

Law Office of David C. Meltzer

Mark Kloeppel Harris Bonnette

Rebecca Black

LOCAL MAKERS

Once Upon A Child

BEST BANKRUPTCY LAWYER

James Galloway

BEST ACCESSORIES/HANDBAG MAKER

The Children’s Place

Crabtree Law Group

Stephen H. Davis

Justice

Joseph & Marees

KYDS Children’s Boutique

Trent Cotney Contruction Law

BEST KIDS’ CLOTHING

Willie’s For Kids BEST KIDS’ PARTY SPACE

BEST COMPENSATION LAWYER William K. Walker III

BEST INSURANCE CLAIM LAWYER

Rethreaded Emily Moody at Wolf & Cub

Kirby Johnson

New Age Hippy

Morgan & Morgan

Sweet Repeats Consignment

John Phillips BEST LAW FIRM/LAWYER

Coconut Barrel - The Artisan Market BEST APPAREL MAKER/DESIGNER

Rebounderz Jacksonville

Morgan & Morgan

Adventure Landing Jax Beach

Farah & Farah

Law Offices of John M. Phillips

BOBBYK boutique

Velocity Air Sports

The Walker Law Offices

Bernard & Schemer, P.A. Attorneys At Law

Lynne Vincent to Wear

Farah & Farah

Momni

Kevin Carlisle

Morgan & Morgan

Savage Swim

D. Finley Williams

Spohrer & Dodd

Pump It Up of Jacksonville TNT Gymnastics & Fitness BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION FOR KIDS

BEST CRIMINAL LAWYER

That’s Sew Swancy

Jacksonville Zoo

Henry Coxe

BEST MARIJUANA LAWYER

MOSH - Museum of Science & History

John Phillips

Adam B. Schemer

Five Points Candle Company

The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Jason Porter

D. Finley Williams

5 Points Candle Co.

John Phillips

Ao Fragrances LLC

Adam Schemer

Sally Kent Peebles

1983 Apothecary

Matthew Hunt

Davis Law Group

Adventure Landing Jax Beach Main Event Entertainment BEST SUMMER CAMP

BEST DIVORCE LAWYER

BEST PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

BEST CANDLEMAKER

Coconut Barrel - Artisan Market BEST COFFEE ROASTER

Happy Acres Ranch

Cindy Lasky

Winston Family YMCA

Parker & DuFresne

Law Offices of John M. Phillips

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters

The Episcopal School of Jacksonville

Treece & Treece

Pajcic & Pajcic

Vagabond Coffee Company

Farah & Farah

Pura Bean Coffee Company

D. Finley Williams

Harrell & Harrell, PA

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

Reid Hart

Ron Sholes

TNT Gymnastics & Fitness Pump It Up of Jacksonville BEST SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

BEST DUI LAWYER

BEST REAL ESTATE LAWYER

Volcanista Coffee Company BEST DISTILLERY

University of North Florida - Camps

John Phillips

Jax Surf & Paddle

David Willis

Blair Schemer

St. Augustine Distillery

Camp Echockotee

Jason Porter

Candyce King

Manifest Distilling

Lawrence Ansbacher

Carve Vodka

Blake Luker

Shawn DeVries

Marlin & Barrel Distillery

Adam Schemer

Andrew Aleman

TNT Gymnastics & Fitness St. Johns Country Day School

LAWYERS BEST BANKRUPTCY LAWYER Candyce King, P.A. 22 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 7-13, 2018

BEST FAMILY LAWYER

Matthew Hunt

BEST TAX LAWYER

BEST GIFT MAKER Living Beauty Florals

Otto Rafuse Jacksonville

J David Tax Law

House of Pale

Treece & Treece

Frazier & Frazier

New Age Hippy

Danielle Clark

jacksonville.com

Robbie Rose

Praise 107.9

Coconut Barrel- Artisan Market

WOKV.com

Mark Kaye

96.9 The Eagle

Al Letson

99.1 WQIK

BEST HONEY PRODUCER

BEST NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST

BEST RADIO SHOW

Bee Friends Farm

Mark Woods

Hoby’s Honey & General Store

Claire Goforth

First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross

Stubbees

Charlie Patton

The PowerUp with Pastor Terry

OnlyinDuval

Brentley Stead

The Drill with Dan Hicken & Jeff Prosser

News4Jax

A.G. Gancarski

Helmets & Heels

JaxEvents

Cold Corn Radio

perryandrews

BEST JEWELRY MAKER Bijubee Rival Art Designs

BEST PODCAST

BEST RADIO SPORTS ANCHOR

1010XL BEST SNAPCHAT

Jay Lubeck

The Short Box

Guy Beard Designs

Completely Booked

Dan Hicken

La Soucique Studio

Opio

Jeff Prosser

Harp on Sports

Cold Corn Radio

Frank Frangie

The Drill with Dan Hicken & Jeff Prosser

Dice For Brains

Ryan Green

Helmets & Heels

BEST POTTERY MAKER Karma Klay Pottery Aileens Pottery BEST SOAP MAKER Bella Lina Bath Nicole Made This

BEST RADIO PERSONALITY Melissa Ross Blythe Brumleve

Mister Jville ChrisJax BEST SPORTS RADIO SHOW

Joe Cowart BEST RADIO STATION 89.9 WJCT

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Hella Good Red Rose Naturals Green Iquana Bath, Body, Beauty & Lifestyle BEST SURFBOARD SHAPER Mike Whisnant Dick Rosborough Clay Bennett Jim Dunlop BEST WINERY San Sebastian Winery Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants

MEDIA BEST FACEBOOK PAGE OnlyinDuval GAAMFam Action News Jax JaxEvents Jacksonville Moms Blog BEST FOLIO WEEKLY COVER STORY BeBe Deluxe, Madeleine Peck Wagner JEA Keegan Roberts Poison Place, Susan Armstrong Ben Frazier, Clairisse?/ BEST HASHTAG #dtwd #OnlyInDuval #igersjax #ILoveGAAM #takeemdownjax BEST INSTAGRAM OnlyinDuval Igersjax iloveGAAM JaxMomsBlog iknowjax BEST INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER Ken Amaro Vic Micolucci Claire Goforth Jenna Bourne Ben Conarck BEST LOCAL BLOG Jacksonville Moms Blog iknowjax.com Adventures of Thea Specktator The Performing Arts Link-Up BEST NEWS WEBSITE news4jax First Coast News ActionNewsJAX NOVEMBER 7-13, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23

Cold Corn Radio The Greg Larson show BEST TALK RADIO SHOW

Wyndham Lakes Sunrise Senior Living BEST AUDIOLOGIST

First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross

Melissa Sharpe at First Coast Mobile Audiology

Helmets & Heels

Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute

1A

Gilliom Audiology

BEST TALK RADIO SHOW HOST Melissa Ross Mark Kaye

Clear Ear Medical Hearing Staverman Hearing Centers BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Frank Frangie

Marshall Family Chiropractic

Elder Joyce Hardnett

The Joint Chiropractic

BEST TALK/NEWS RADIO STATION 89.9 WJCT 104.5 WOKV BEST TV ANCHOR

Oakleaf Family Chiropractic Revolution Chiropractic Thrive Chiropractic Health Center BEST COSMETIC SURGEON

Tenikka Hughes

Dr. Mark Clayman - Dr. Clayman’s Plastic Surgery Center

Katie Jeffries

Dr. Robert Burke III - Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery

Tom Wills

Dr. Roberto Garcia

Jennifer Waugh

Dr. Michael J. Duffy

Lewis Turner

Dr. Patrick Basile - Plastic Surgery & Wellness

Phil Amato BEST TV MORNING SHOW

BEST DENTIST Dr. Margaret Lessig, DMD

News4Jax The Morning Show

Larry Burnside, DDS

First Coast News Good Morning Jacksonville

David & Associates

Action News Jax This Morning

Dr. Kane Sears, DMD

News4Jax River City Live First Coast News First Coast Living BEST TV NEWSCAST

Dr. Harvey Eber, DDS BEST DERMATOLOGIST Park Avenue Dermatology

News4Jax

Kristen Stewart, MD - Total Dermatology Care Center

First Coast News

Beaches Dermatology PA

Action News Jax

First Coast Mohs

BEST TV SPORTS ANCHOR Sam Kouvaris

Total Dermatology Care Center BEST EAR, NOSE & THROAT DOCTOR

Dan Hicken

Baptist ENT Specialists

Chris Porter

R. Michael Loper, MD - North Florida Surgeons

Brian Jackson

Bruce R. Maddern, MD PL - Florida Pediatric Associates

Brent Martineau

Dr. Charles Greene - Jacksonville ENT Surgery

BEST TV STATION News4Jax First Coast News Action News Jax BEST TV WEATHER FORECASTER

Advanced Otolaryngology Services: Richard A. Beck, MD BEST ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION CLINIC Jacksonville Impotence Treatment Center Pinnacle Men’s Health of Jacksonville BEST EYE CLINIC

Mike Buresh

Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Richard Nunn

Levenson Eye Associates

Tim Deegan

Bowden Eye & Associates

Rebecca Barry

Florida Eye Specialist

Mike Prangley BEST TWITTER ACCOUNT

Dr. Carvell & Associates BEST GERIATRIC DOCTOR

Folio Weekly @folioweekly

Raphael Balbino - AgeWell Center for Senior Health

GAAM @ILoveGAAM

Regina Bielawski, MD - Baptist Health

San Marco Train @sanmarcotrain

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Joe Talentino @iknowjax

St. Vincent’s Medical Center - Geriatric Medicine

Dice For Brains @dragoncon BEST WEBSITE

Memorial Hospital - Senior Pavilion BEST HEARING AID STORE

jacksonville.com

Beltone

jaxevents.com

Clear Ear Medical Hearing

jaxmomsblog.com

Miracle-Ear

northsidecoalitionofjacksonville.com northfloridadesign.com

MEDICAL BEST ACUPUNCTURIST

U.S. Hearing Centers BEST HIP & KNEE DOCTOR Richard Grimsley, MD - Baptist Health Kevin Kaplan - JOI Dr. David Heekin - Heekin Clinic

Dr. Sharyl Truty - Balanced Physician Care

Dr. Steven Crenshaw - JOI

Wuji Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic

Georges El-Bahri, MD - Bahri Orthopedics

Bow Acupuncture & Community Wellness Dr. Michael Kowalski - Acupuncture & Holistic Health Center Mark Dedrick - Axiom Wellness Center BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

& Sports Medicine BEST HOSPITAL Baptist Health Center Mayo Clinic St Vincent’s

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Taylor Home Assisted Living

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It seems that art and activism are appreciated in this corner of Florida: THE YELLOW HOUSE in Riverside has won the 2018 readers’ poll for Best Art Gallery. Keep up the necessary work, Hope McMath!

UF Health Memorial BEST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM

Dr. John Donovan BEST MEDICAL GROUP

Baptist Medical Center South

UF Health Family Medicine & Pediatrics / New Berlin Rd.

Mayo Clinic Emergency Room

Balanced Physician Care

St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside

Family Care Partners

UF Health North

Florida Urogynecology

Memorial Hospital BEST HOSPITAL FOR CANCER CARE

Seabreeze Medical BEST MEDICAL MARIJUANA CLINIC

Baptist MD Anderson

Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics

Mayo Clinic

Center for Health & Wellness

UF Health Proton Therapy Institute St Vincent’s Hospital Orange Park Medical Center BEST HOSPITAL FOR CARDIAC CARE

All Natural Health Certifications BEST MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY Certified Marijuana Doctors Surterra Wellness

Baptist Hospital

Trulieve

Mayo Clinic

Knox Medical

St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside

VidaCann

UF Health Cardiovascular Center BEST HOSPITAL FOR MATERNITY CARE

Curaleaf BEST MEDICAL SPA

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Dr. Clayman’s Miracle Spa

St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Center

Ideal Image

Orange Park Medical Center

Youthful Medical Spa

Memorial Hospital

Laser Loft

Flagler Hospital

Hello Smooth!

BEST IN-HOME ELDER CARE SERVICES

BEST MIDWIFE

Concierge Home Care

Sharron Jones - North Florida OB/ Gyn

Home Instead Senior Care

Angela Elliot - UF Health Birth Center

Welcome Homecare

Shea Cintron - Birth Collective of Jacksonville

Florida First Care

Tara Dettra, LM

Underhill BEST LASIK EYE CENTER

Dr. Lori Aiosa, DMD, MS BEST ORTHODONTIST

Jacksonville Eye Center

David & Associates

Atlantic Eye Institute

Dr. Andrew Brown Orthodontics

Florida Eye Specialists - San Marco

The Brace Place Orthodontics

LasikPlus

Rice Orthodontics

The LASIK Vision Institute

Setzer, Cochran, Soares & Hubbard Pediatric Dentistry

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Dr. Amit Chokshi

BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST Pediatric Dentistry - Drs. Beth Kailes, Nicole Staman & Allison Johnston Weaver & Stratton Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Smiles Nemetz Dental Associates BEST PEDIATRICIAN Tracy Tyson, MD - Baptist Primary Care Latisha Brazile, MD - Carithers Pediatric Group Dr. Mary E. Soha, MD - Dr. Mary’s Place

Brian Stokes - Lighthouse Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley

Kate Spilsbury - Health Wealth Simplfied BEST MORTGAGE/HOME LOAN PROVIDER VyStar Credit Union

Lori Boyer

Larry Weisman - Wells Fargo Advisors

Community First Credit Union

Garrett Dennis

Robert Franskousky - LPL Financial - Private Wealth

Navy Federal Credit Union

BEST INSURANCE AGENCY Brightway - Riverside

Hortencia Espino, MD - St. Vincent’s Health Care

Harden & Associates Insurance

SWBC Mortgage Corporation Bright Vision Mortgage

John Beck Insurance

PEOPLE

Publix Super Market

Mizrahi & Garris Insurance Agency

BEST CHARACTER

Walgreens

Demetree Insurance Services BEST INSURANCE AGENT

CVS

Tommy Hazouri

Rene Gonzalez - Ameriprise Financial

Doctor Aboushaar - Family Medical Pediatrics BEST PHARMACY

Anna Brosche

Jaxson Deville Jeremy Spicer “The Toymaker”

Scott Wilson BEST COMMUNITY ACTIVIST Hope McMath John Phillips Monique Sampson Wells Todd Angie Nixon BEST HERO

Owens Pharmacy Inc

Brandon Bascelli - Brightway Insurance

Jalen Ramsey

Tom Coughlin

Smart Pharmacy

Billy Webster - New York Life

BeBe Deluxe

Shad Khan

Matt Carlucci - State Farm

Ben Frazier

Ryan Paul Thompson

BEST PHYSICIAN Dr. Loren Clayman - Plastic Surgery Center & Miracle Spa

Jonathan A. Gibbs - State Farm

BEST CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

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B. Hudson Berry, MD - Baptist Health Kenneth Mayer, MD - Baptist Health Dr. Sharyl Truty - Balanced Physician Care Jorge B. Caballero, DO - Family Medical Centers BEST REHAB CENTER Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute Rehabilitation San Marco Coastal Physical Thearapy Heartland Rehabilitation Services Select Physical Therapy BEST SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute Balanced Physician Care Bahri Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic, P.L. Sports Recovery Annex The Center for Health & Sports Medicine BEST TATTOO REMOVAL Laser Skin Solutions CMA Medicine E-Medical Spa BEST URGENT CARE CLINIC Care Spot Urgent Care CRUCIAL CARE Avecina Medical ERgent Care E-Med Primary Care & Walk In Clinic BEST VEIN TREATMENT CLINIC Ellison Vein Institute St Johns Vein Coastal Vein Vascular Institute Ponte Vedra Vein Institute South Jacksonville Vein Specialists BEST WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC/COUNSELING Baptist Health - Bariatric Surgery Jacksonville Health & Wellness Center Metabolic Research Center 904 Thin - Lifetime Wellness The Camp Transformation Center

MONEY BEST BANK Bank of America Wells Fargo Sun Trust Regions Bank BBVA Compass BEST CREDIT UNION VyStar Credit Union Community First Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union 121 Financial Credit Union Duval Federal Credit Union BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER Jeffrey McDermott - TIAA

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Ben Frazier

Sarah L. Carter’s Funeral Home

Wells Todd

Cedar Bay Funeral Home

BEST LEGISLATOR Anna Broche Tracie Davis

Molly Maid

Aaron Bean

The Cleaning Authority

Audrey Gibson

A Well Kept Home, Inc.

Cord Byrd

The Tidy Maid

BEST PERSONALITY Jalen Ramsey

Perfectly Maid Cleaning Services, LLC BEST PIERCER

Jeremy Spicer “The Toymaker”

Synthia Roy - Mystic Koi

Ryan Paul Thompson

Jon Salzer - Pure Imagination Arts

Ben Frazier

Ashley Darling - GrimmWerks Studio Tattoo & Piercing

Joe Talentino

Liz Tarter- A Fu Kein Good Tattoo & Body Piercing

BEST PHILANTHROPIST Delores Barr Weaver

Nissi Morrison - A Fu Kein Good Tattoo & Body Piercing BEST PIERCING STUDIO

Hope McMath

Mystic Koi Tattoos & Body Piercing

John Phillips

Pure Imagination Arts

Preston Haskell

GrimmWerks Studios Tattoo & Piercings

Betsy Lovett

Black Hive Tattoo

BEST SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

BEST SHOE REPAIR SHOP

Dr. Paula D. Wright

Gus & Co Shoe & Luggage Repair

Becki Couch

Edgewood Shoe Repair

Ashley Smith Juarez

CJ Shoe & Luggage Repair

Cheryl Grimes Scott Shine BEST SOCIAL JUSTICE CRUSADER

BEST TATTOO ARTIST Todd Lake - Todd Lake Tattoo Studio Devin Wilson - Mystic Koi Tattoos

John Phillips

Ralph Royals - Flagship Tattoo Gallery

Christina Kittle

Luigi Cavannaro - Electric Mermaid Tattoo

Jimmy Midyette Wells Todd Lakey Love BEST WEIRDO

Myra Oh - Swan Tattoo BEST TATTOO STUDIO Todd Lake Tattoo Studio Mystic Koi Tattoos & Body Piercing

Jeremy Spicer “The Toymaker”

Flagship Tattoo Gallery

Kerry Speckman

Inksmith & Rogers Tattoo Studio

Lenny Curry

Black Hive Tattoo

Kimberly Daniels Brian Hughes WORST LOCAL ZERO

PET PARENTING BEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Corrine Brown

St. Francis Animal Hospital

Lenny Curry

Forever Vets Animal Hospital of Jacksonville Beach

Steve Zona

Herschel Animal Clinic

Brian Hughes

San Pablo Animal Hospital

Mike Kaufmann

PERSONAL SERVICES BEST CAB COMPANY

Switzerland Animal Hospital BEST DOG PARK Kanine Social Dog Wood Park

Uber

Poochies Swim & Play Park

Lyft

Paws Park - Jacksonville Beach

Jax Black Car Checker - Z Ride Cab Company BEST CELL PHONE PROVIDER

Atlantic Beach Dog Park BEST DOG TREAT BAKERY Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

AT&T Store

BARK

T-Mobile

Pawfection Bakery

MetroPCS

Redbones Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique

Sprint Store Boost Mobile BEST CELL PHONE REPAIR

Pawlicious Creations BEST PET ACCESSORIES Bark on Park

10,000 Cellphones

Pet Supermarket

uBreakiFix

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

TheiPhone911

Petco Animal Supplies

Rekonekt Riverside GadgetFix Computer & Cell Phone Repair BEST DRY CLEAN/ALTERATIONS

Pro-Vet Supply Store BEST PET DAY CARE BARK on Park Ave

Sand Dollar Cleaners

Pet Paradise

Grove Park Cleaners

Coastal Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort

Momni Alteration Shop

Camp Bow Wow

Alterations by Dorothy & Ewa Durbin Cleaners & Alterations BEST FUNERAL HOME

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George H. Hewell & Son Funeral Homes BEST HOUSE CLEANING

Happy Hound Dog Resorts BEST PET FUNERAL SERVICES Paw Prints Pet Crematory

Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home

Laps of Love

Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Jacksonville Pet Funeral Home & Pet Crematory

Kelly Slater has said that searching for waves is a never-ending quest. (If we have to tell you who Slater is, well, damn.) And everything you need–gear, board, wax, tether, emotional support, tall tales (hey, Kaufmann), jams (?) and those teeny bikinis–are available at SUNRISE SURF SHOP on Beach Boulevard, about nine blocks from the actual ocean. Can’t get any more authentic than that.

Cherished Pets Cremation Services

Once Upon A Child

Pet Angel Memorial Center

Buy Buy Baby

BEST PET GROOMER Groomingdales Dog Salon Forever Vets Animal Hospital Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Willie’s The Growing Tree Diane’s Baby & Children’s Warehousing BEST BOOKSTORE

The Spotted Dog Spa

Chamblin Bookmine

Fluffy Cuts

Barnes & Noble

BEST PET OVERNIGHT BOARDING

San Marco Bookstore

Pet Paradise

Bookmark

BARK

The Book Nook

Ooh La La Pet Spaw & Hotel

BEST BOUTIQUE

Camp Bow Wow

Grease Rags Clothing Company

Happy Hound Dog Resorts

Edge City

BEST PET RESCUE ORGANIZATION Jacksonville Humane Society First Coast No More Homeless Pets Safe Animal Shelter

BOBBYK boutique Boutique Unique Gottahaveit BEST CBD OIL STORE

Ana’s Angels Animal Rescue

All Day Vape

Florida Urgent Rescue

Hydroponic Unique Goods

BEST PET STORE

The CBD Store of Jacksonville Beach

Pet Supermarket

The Terp Market & Lounge

PetSmart

VAPOR Smoke Shop

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Fleming Island

BEST CHOCOLATIER

Salty Paws Healthy Pet Market

Peterbrooke Chocolatier

EarthWise Pet Supply

Sweet Pete’s

BEST VETERINARIAN Dr. Susan Shelton - St. Francis Animal Hospital Dr. Zachary Bissell - Coastal Veterinary Clinic Alison Rogers - A Cat Clinic

Kilwin’s Chocolates Creme de la Cocoa Heavenly Chocolate Creations BEST COMIC BOOK STORE

Dr Barbara Kempf - Herschel Animal Clinic

Mythical Mountain

Dr Moody McCall - San Pablo Animal Hospital

Borderlands Comics & Games

RETAIL BEST ANTIQUE STORE Avonlea Antiques & Design Gallery

2nd & Charles Altered Egos Comics & Games Cosmic Comics BEST COMPUTER STORE

Fans & Stoves Antique Mall

Apple - St Johns Town Center

Southern Crossing Antique Mall

Best Buy

Always Buying Antiques / Yours Truly

Microsoft Store - St. Johns Town Center

Great American Antique Mall

Dorks Discount Computers

BEST ART SUPPLY STORE Reddi-Arts

PCLiquidations BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE

Hobby Lobby

Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel

Michaels

Plato’s Closet

JOANN Fabrics & Crafts A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts BEST BABY STORE

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Sweet Repeats Consignment Ms. Mulligan’s Consignment Boutique C.U.T. Consignment BEST CONVENIENCE STORE

Hobby Lobby Reddi-Arts

Daily’s | Dash

Michaels

Wawa

Hobby World

Gate Speedway Circle K BEST CUPCAKE STORE Sweet Theory Baking Co.

Troops of Time BEST HOME ELECTRONICS STORE Best Buy Sears BEST JEWELER

Sweet By Holly

Underwood Jewelers

CamiCakes Cupcakes

Christoff Jewelers

Sivada’s Cupcakery

Diamonds Direct Jacksonville

Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery

Miriam’s Jewelry

BEST DEPARTMENT STORE Stein Mart

Jewels by Lubeck BEST LIQUOR STORE

Nordstrom St. Johns Town Center

Total Wine & More

Kohl’s Atlantic Blvd

Riverside Liquors

Dillard’s

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits

Belk

Broudy’s Liquors

BEST EYEGLASS STORE Vue Optical Boutique

Grape & Grain Exchange BEST MALL/SHOPPING CENTER

Wilson & Wilson Optical

St. Johns Town Center

Davalt Optical

The Avenues Mall

Bob Ham Eyewear

River City Marketplace

Pullen Eye Care

Orange Park Mall

BEST FASHION ACCESSORIES STORE Subculture Corsets & Clothing

Regency Square Mall BEST MATTRESS STORE

BOBBYK boutique

Ikea

Wolf & Cub

Mattress Firm

Boutique Unique

Wayne’s Fine Furniture & Bedding

tenley dietrich

Sweet Dreams Bedrooms Direct

BEST FIREWORKS STORE Phantom Fireworks

Beds, Beds, Beds - Mattress Outlet BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE

Superior Fireworks

Nordstrom St. Johns Town Center

Extreme Fireworks

Rosenblum’s - Jacksonville

BEST FLEA MARKET

Men’s Wearhouse

Pecan Park Flea & Farmers’ Market

Beau Outfitters

Ramona Flea Market

Brooks Brothers

Beach Boulevard Flea Market

BEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE

Saint Augustine Flea Market

George’s Music

Bargain House of Fleas on Blanding Blvd

Guitar Center

BEST FLORIST Kuhn Flowers St Johns Flower Market Glenn Certain Floral Design

Mockshop Music Exchange Music & Arts Keyboard Connection BEST ORIENTAL RUG STORE

Chanel Lee - Living Beauty Florals

Hooshang Oriental Rug Gallery

Floriade Florist

Mussallem Galleries

BEST FROZEN YOGURT/ICE CREAM Dreamette Whit’s Frozen Custard

Jaffe Rug Gallery Oriental Rug House Rug Gallery BEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Palm Casual Furniture

sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt

Pratt Guys

Chilled Flavors

Florida Backyard

BEST FURNITURE STORE IKEA Jacksonville Home Furnishings Ashley HomeStore

Summer Classics Home - Jacksonville New Spring Home & Patio BEST OUTLET MALL STORE

Rooms To Go Furniture Store

Dillard’s Clearance Center

Wayne’s Fine Furniture & Bedding

Saks OFF 5TH

European Leather Gallery

LOFT Outlet

BEST GIFT STORE Midnight Sun Imports Inc Gottahaveit

J.Crew Factory Brooks Brothers Factory Store BEST PAWN SHOP

Shorelines Gift Shop

Gold Star Jewelry & Pawn

Boutique Unique

Value Pawn & Jewelry

Coconut Barrel - The Artisan Market

Cash America Pawn

BEST HARDWARE STORE Hagan Ace Hardware

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Ray Ware Hardware BEST HOBBY SHOP

First Coast Pawn BEST RECORD STORE

Turner Ace Hardware

Yesterday & Today Records

Curry Thomas Hardware Stores

DJ’s Record Shop

Proctor Ace Hardware

Wolfson Equipment & Records

BEST SALVAGE/RECYCLING STORE

BEST BMXER

Islamic Center of Northeast Florida

Jalen Ramsey - Jaguars

Eco Relics

Amity Turkish Cultural Center

Calais Cambell - Jaguars

Pat Lally

Habijax Restore

Baymeadows Islamic Center

Leonard Fournette - Jaguars

Joey Corey

G & H Reclaims, LLC

Islamic Center of Orange Park

Cliff Avril - Clay High School NFL

Kevin Whitham

BEST SEX SHOP

BEST SYNAGOGUE

BEST BAIT & TACKLE

BEST BOAT SALES/SERVICE

Sunset Novelties

Jewish Community Alliance

Strike-Zone Fishing

MarineMax Jacksonville - Beach Marine

Adam & Eve

The Temple - Congregation Ahavath Chesed

B & M Bait & Tackle

Lamb’s Yacht Center Inc.

Inserection

Jacksonville Jewish Center

Browns Creek Fish Camp Inc.

North Florida Yacht Sales

Temptations

Beth El - The Beaches Synagogue

Arlington Bait & Tackle

Discount Boats Haskell Marine

Hustler Hollywood

Chabad of Southside

Rick’s Bait, Tackle & Marine

BEST SHOE STORE 1st Place Sports

SPORTS & RECREATION

Boutique Unique

BEST ATHLETE

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

Carla Shoes & Accessories Comfy Soles BEST SMOKE SHOP

Keri Long Lewis aka Fancy Schmancy, Jacksonville Rollergirls

BEST BICYCLE SHOP

Waylen Bay Marine St. Augustine BEST BOWLING ALLEY

ZenCog

Beach Bowl

Open Road Bicycles

Batt Family Fun Center

Champion Cycling

Bowl America

SKIDS Bike & Brew SuperCorsa Cycles

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Smoke City The Glass Eye Vapor Smoke SmokeBucks Smoke & Vape Shop Azeus Smoke Shop BEST THRIFT STORE Hope’s Closet Thrift Store The Thrift Store The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center BEAM Thrift St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store BEST TOBACCO SHOP Tobacco Cove BEST TOY STORE Green Alligator Mythical Mountain Heyday!

Toy Kingdom Villa Villekulla Neighborhood Toy Store BEST VAPE SHOP All Day Vape Speakeasy Vaporium Blackhat Vapor New Leaf Vapor Company Vapor Smoke Shop BEST VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE Subculture Corsets & Clothing Grease Rags Clothing Company That Poor Girl Vintage Wolf & Cub The Way We Were Vintage Boutique BEST WESTERN SHOE STORE Boot Barn Callie Kay’s General Store BEST WINE SHOP Total Wine & More Bernie’s Wine Stop Wine Warehouse of Atlantic Beach Broudy’s Liquors Tim’s Wine Shop BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE Grease Rags Clothing Company Wolfgang Boutique Unique tenley dietrich Jane Doe Boutique

SPIRITUAL BEST CHURCH The Church of Eleven22 Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church Word of Life Empowerment Center Unity Church of Jacksonville Southside Assembly of God BEST MOSQUE

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Main Event Entertainment

Black Creek Outfitters

King Pins Bowling Center

Dick’s Sporting Goods

BEST BOXING CLUB 9Round Jacksonville

Army Navy Outdoors BEST PERSONAL WATERCRAFT DEALER

Boxing Yard

Jacksonville Powersports

TITLE Boxing Club

Beach Blvd Motorsports

BEST DANCE STUDIO The World of Dance

RideNow Powersports BEST PILATES STUDIO

Debbie’s Dance Company

Power Pilates Plus

Britney Boyd Dance Company

Everbalance Yoga Barre Pilates

All About Ballroom

Tehila’s Pilates

The Movement Arts Academy

InnerWork Studio

BEST DIVE SHOP Divers Supply Jacksonville

HiReformance Institute BEST POOL HALL

Atlantic Pro Dive

Pete’s Bar

First Coast Divers

Perfect Rack Billiards

Scuba Tiger

Park Avenue Billiards

Scuba Rite

Rack’em Up Sports Bar & Billiards

BEST DRIVING RANGE Top Golf

Q Ball BEST PUBLIC PARK

Blue Sky Golf Club

Memorial Park / Riverside

Windsor Parke Golf Club

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Master-Fit Golf Teaching & Fitting Academy

Boone Park South Playground

Coastal Indoor Golf

Jarboe Park

BEST FISHING TOURNAMENT

Alpine Grove / Fruit Cove

Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament

BEST RV SALES/SERVICE

Jacksonville Flounder Pounder for Autism

Dick Gore’s RV World

Northeast Florida Wahoo Shootout

Camping World

Netti Kayak Fishing Tournament Premier Trout Tournament BEST GOLF COURSE

Travelcamp RV of Jacksonville BEST S.U.P. SHOP Black Creek Outfitters

TPC Sawgrass

Jax Surf & Paddle

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

REI Jacksonville

Eagle Landing Golf Club

St. Augustine Paddle Sports

Bent Creek Golf Course Windsor Parke Golf Club BEST GOLF SHOP

iRocker SUP BEST SHOOTING RANGE On Target Sports

PGA TOUR Superstore

Gateway Rifle & Pistol Club

Edwin Watts Golf

Basics Range & Gun

BEST GYMNASTICS/CHEERLEADING GYM North Florida Gymnastics & Cheerleading Gymnastics Unlimited

Green Acres Sporting Goods Jacksonville Clay Target Sports BEST SKATE PARK

TNT Gymnastics & Fitness

Kona Skate Park

Infinity Allstars Cheerleading

The Skate Yard

Starlight Gymnastics

Emerson Skatepark

BEST HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB YMCA Planet Fitness

Orange Park Skatepark Robert-Laryn Skate Park / Treaty Park BEST SKATEBOARDER

Bailey’s Health & Fitness

Mike Peterson

The Exchange Fitness

Devon Smith

HiReformance Institute

Matt Fink

BEST KARATE STUDIO Middleburg Martial Arts Karate America

Brody harris Raymond Ramdass BEST SKIMBOARDER

Michael Lee’s Dojo Martial Arts Center

Emily Savage

Ludus Martial Arts LLC

Matt Fink

AFR Christian Karate BEST KAYAK SHOP

Matt Wetmore BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE

Blackcreek Outfitters

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Kayak Amelia

Dicks Sporting Goods

Strike-Zone Fishing St. Augustine Paddlesports Rick’s Bait & Tackle BEST MOTORCYCLE SALES/SERVICE Adamec Harley Davidson Beach Boulevard Motorsports

Hibbett Sports BEST SPORTS EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT STORE Play It Again Sports Cash America Pawn Money Mizer Pawns & Jewelers of Jacksonville BEST SURF CAMP

Cycles of Jacksonville

Sunrise Surf Shop

BMW Motorcycles of Jacksonville

Saltwalter Cowgirls Surf Camp

RideNow Powersports of Jacksonville

Jax Surf & Paddle

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Academy Sports

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When it’s time to shine, UNDERWOOD JEWELERS has the bling, or gold, or silver–they know what they’re doing. For more than 80 years, their craftsmanship and integrity have endeared them to countless Northeast Floridians. It’s why our readers have once again bestowed upon them the coveted title of Best Jeweler, applicable to the San Marco, Ponte Vedra and Avondale locations.

Thompson Surf School

JU - Women’s Basketball

Jacksonville Sharks

Hotel Palms

Endless Summer Surf Camp

Edward Waters College - Football

Jacksonville Axemen

Conch House Motel

BEST SURF INSTRUCTOR

Flagler College - Hockey

BEST SHARKS PLAYER

Beachside Motel

BEST HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TEAM

Derrick Ross

BEST ONE-TANK GETAWAY

Scott Holmes

William M. Raines High School

Marvin Ross

Historic St Augustine

Zach Lockwood

The Bolles School

Danny Southwick

Savannah, Ga

JR Dubose

Bishop Kenny High School

Cody Saul

Ichetucknee Springs

Jeff Tarr

Trinity Christian Academy

BEST SURF SHOP

Bartram Trail High School

Tristan Thompson

Sunrise Surf Shop

BEST JAGUAR CHEERLEADER

TOURISM BEST ATTRACTION

Fernandina Beach Deleon Springs State Park BEST PLACE TO TAKE OUT OF TOWN GUEST

Aqua East

Sara Shaprio

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

Historic St.Augustine

Fort George Surf Shop

Jada Calhoun

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

Five Points

Jax Beach Surf Shop

Whitney Cowart

Amelia River Cruises & Charters

Clark’s Fish Camp

Austin’s Surf Shop

Sarah Miller

Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach

Kingsley Plantation

BEST SURFER Tony Prat

Emily Kubowicz BEST JAGUAR PLAYER

BEST BEACH Hanna Park

Alhambra Theatre & Dining BEST SCENIC VIEW

Tristan Thompson

Jalen Ramsey

Atlantic Beach

Little Talbot Island State Park

Dick Rosborough

Calais Cambell

Huguenot

Heckscher Drive

India Pimentel

Blake Bortles

Mickler’s Landing

Guana River State Park

Ryan Conner

Leonard Fournette

Vilano Beach

Hanna Park

TEAM SPORTS BEST ARMADA PLAYER

Telvin Smith BEST JUMBO SHRIMP PLAYER

BEST BED & BREAKFAST/INN Riverdale Inn

Cedar Point Boat Ramp BEST STAYCATION LOCATION

Cody Poteet

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

St Augustine Historic District

Mechack Jerome

Monte Harrison

Addison On Amelia

Amelia Island

Josh Castellanos

Eric Jagielo

Fairbanks House

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

St John’s Housebed & Breakfast

Flamingo Lake RV Resort, Inc.

Alhassanne Keita BEST AXEMEN PLAYER

BEST PLACE TO WATCH A JAGUARS AWAY GAME Hoptinger

BEST HOTEL

South Ponte Vedra Beach BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

Lachlan Bristow

Sneakers Sports Grille

One Ocean Resort & Spa

Jon Purnell

MOJO Kitchen, BBQ Pit & Blues Bar

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort

Cruise Planners

Kristofer Townsel

Dick’s Wings & Grill San Pablo

Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beachfront

Riverside Tours & Travel

David Thomas

Lillian’s Sports Grill

Ramada Inn Mandarin

AAA Ponte Vedra

Hyatt Place St. Johns Town Center

Odyssey Travel / Jacksonville

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BEST PRO SPORTS TEAM Jacksonville Jaguars

BEST HOTEL/MOTEL

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Baseball Club

The Seahorse Oceanfront Inn

Jacksonville Icemen

St. George Inn

Discount Travel Brokerage Services

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WEDDINGS

The Loop Pizza Grill

BEST BRIDAL/FORMAL WEAR

Grumpy’s Restaurant

David’s Bridal The White Magnolia Bridal Collection Rachel Ann Bridal

MOJO Kitchen, BBQ Pit & Blues Bar

Love, a Bridal Boutique

Salty Pelican Bar & Grill

Bella Bridesmaids

Berndt Ends BBQ

BEST BRIDAL REGISTRY Bed Bath & Beyond Pottery Barn

The Fish Company The Well Watering Hole Bistro BEST BAGELS

Underwood’s Jewelry

Panera Bread

Avondale Gift Boutique

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Pineapple Post

Bagels ‘r US & Deli

BEST PLACE TO GET MARRIED The Hilltop Restaurant The Glass Factory

Bagel Love Bite a Bagel BEST BAKERY

The Courtyard at 200 First Street

Cinottis

The Keeler Property

Sweet Theory

Friday Musicale, Inc

Community Loaves

BEST RECEPTION LOCATION Epping Forest Yacht Club The Hilltop Restaurant

Nothing Bundt Cakes Amaretti Desserts BEST BARBECUE RESTAURANT

TPC Sawgrass

The Bearded Pig

Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Mojo BBQ

Ramada Inn Mandarin

Berndt Ends BBQ

BEST REHEARSAL DINNER RESTAURANT The Hilltop Restaurant Epping Forest Yacht Club

Fred Cottens Landmark BBQ Woodpecker’s Backyard BBQ BEST BARISTA

Enza’s Italian Restaurant

Jess - Bold Bean San Marco

TPC Sawgrass

Will Morgan - Vagabond Coffee

Mediterrania Restaurant

Jill - Southern Grounds, San Marco

BEST WEDDING FLORIST Kuhn Flowers Marble + Pine

Amanda - Brew Five Points Skylar - Breezy Coffee Shop & Wine Bar BEST BARTENDER

Floriade Florist

Brian - Culhanes Irish Pub

Jade Violet Wedding & Event Floral Boutique

Mariah Back - European Street Cafe

Fleurs de Vedra

Barry Callaway - Ragtime

BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Nicole Piper Photography Brent Culbertson Photography

Sydney Barber - The Well Watering Hole Bistro Danielle Sullivan - Whiskey Jax / Baymeadows BEST BEACH BAR

Corinna Hoffman Photography

Lemon Bar

Klara Cu Photography & Design

Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar

Brandy Lawrence Photography

Lynch’s Irish Pub

BEST WEDDING PLANNER Events by Amanda Diamonds & Pearls Events

Ragtime Tavern, Seafood & Grille Green Room Brewing, LLC BEST BEER BAR

Events by Tiffany J

Aardwolf Brewing Company

Stacey Martorano / Hilltop club

Engine 15 Brewing Co.

Lovelee Events

Keg & Coin

WINE & DINE BEST 24-HOUR RESTAURANT

The Justice Pub Town Beer Co. BEST BEER SELECTION

Waffle House

European Street Cafe

IHOP

V Pizza & Tap Garden

Denny’s

Beer:30 - San Marco

Krystal

Alewife Bottleshop & Tasting Room

Huddle House BEST AL FRESCO DINING

Grassroots Natural Market BEST BELGIAN-STLYE BEER

Black Sheep Restaurant

Aardwolf Brewing Company

Taverna

Wicked Barley Brewing Company

Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails

Veterans United Craft Brewery

Sliders Oyster Bar

Engine 15 Brewing Co.

Aqua Grill BEST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET

Atlantic Beach Brewing Company BEST BISTRO

Fuji Sushi

Biscottis

5thElement Indian Restaurant

Bistro Aix

Havana Jax

Rue Saint Marc

Ginger’s Southern Cooking

North Beach Bistro

GiGi’s Restaurant Buffet BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT

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The Open Grill Cafe BEST APPETIZERS

The Well Watering Hole Bistro BEST BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

Metro Diner

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse

The Salty Pelican

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

THE HOUSE OF LEAF & BEAN ORGANIC CAFE & RESTAURANT is more than just a restaurant–it’s an Intracoastal neighborhood hub, ideally situated just over the bridge on Beach Boulevard.

Texas de Brazil BEST BREAKFAST Metro Diner Maple Street Biscuit Company

Main & Six brewing Ancient City Brewing Bog Brewing Company BEST BREWED SOUR

Grumpy’s Restaurant

Aardwolf Brewing Company

Oceana Diner

Engine 15 Brewing Co.

Breezy Coffee Shop Wine Bar

Southern Swells Brewing Co

BEST BREWED CIDER Wicked Barley Brewing Company Engine 15 Brewing Co.

Atlantic Beach Brewing Company Bottlenose Brewing BEST BREWED STOUT

Veterans United Craft Brewery

Intuition Ale Works

Hyperion Brewing Company

Bold City Brewery

BEST BREWED IPA Intuition Ale Works Bold City Brewery Main & Six Brewing Company

Engine 15 Brewing Co. Main & Six Brewing Company Hyperion Brewing Company BEST BREWED WHEAT/HEFEWEIZEN/WIT BEER

Engine 15 Brewing Co.

Aardwolf Brewing Company

Atlantic Beach Brewing Company: Duality

Veterans United Craft Brewery

BEST BREWED LAGER Intuition Ale Works Bold City Brewery Engine 15 Brewing Co.

Bold City Brewery Main & Six Brewing Company Engine 15 Brewing Co. BEST BREWERY

Wicked Barley Brewing Company

Intuition Ale Works

Hyperion Brewing Company

Aardwolf Brewing Company

BEST BREWED MEAD Wicked Barley Brewing Company Southern Swells Brewing Co BEST BREWED PALE ALE

Bold City Brewery Engine 15 Brewing Co. Main & Six Brewing Company BEST BREWPUB

Intuition Ale Works

Intuition Ale Works

Bold City Brewery

Wicked Barley Brewing Company

Main & Six Brewing Company

Engine 15 Brewing Co.

Engine 15 Brewing Co.

Amelia Tavern Restaurant & Brewpub

Dog Rose Brewing Co.

Bottlenose Brewing

BEST BREWED PORTER Aardwolf Brewing Company Engine 15 Brewing Co.

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BEST BRITISH PUB Kings Head British Pub The British Pub BEST BRUNCH

Rue Saint Marc MOJO No.4, Urban BBQ Whiskey Bar BEST COFFEEHOUSE

Restaurant Orsay

Bold Bean Coffee Roasters

Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Southern Grounds & Co.

Grumpy’s Restaurant

Vagabond Coffee

Oceana Diner

Breezy Coffee Shop Wine Bar

First Coast Deli & Grill BEST BUFFET

Social Grounds Coffee Company BEST COLOMBIAN RESTAURANT

5thElement Indian Restaurant

Salento Colombian Steak House

Copeland’s of New Orleans

Delicias Colombianas

Osaka Japanese Restaurant Southern Charm GiGi’s Restaurant Buffet BEST BURGER

Antojitos Colombianos Panaderia BEST CRAB SHACK Blue Crab Crabhouse Restaurant The Juicy Crab

M Shack

Joe’s Crab Shack

Poe’s Tavern

Boiling Crawfish

The Loop Pizza Grill T-Rays Burger Station Tasty’s Fresh Burgers & Fries BEST BURRITO

Yummy Crab Seafood Restaurant & Sports Bar BEST CUBAN RESTAURANT Mambos Cuban Café Havana Jax

Burrito Gallery Downtown

Sugar Cane Authentic Cuban Food

Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint

Hola Cuban Cafe

Cantina Louie La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant Hightide Burrito Co. BEST CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Guanaroca Cuban & Puerto Rican Cuisine BEST DELI European Street Cafe Pinegrove Market & Deli

Pusser’s Bar & Grille

Larry’s Giant Subs

De Real Ting Cafe

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Caribbean Sunrise Bakery & Restaurant Star’s Caribbean Restaurant Latin Creations BEST CATERING

Whiteway Delicatessen BEST DESSERTS Biscottis European Street Cafe

The Bread & Board

Restaurant Orsay

Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ

4 Rivers Smokehouse

The Hilltop Restaurant Memphis Jax BBQ Grumpy’s Restaurant BEST CHEAP DATE RESTAURANT

Taverna BEST DIM SUM Hawkers Asian Street Fare Timwah Chinese Dim Sum Restaurant

Hawkers Asian Street Fare

Blue Bamboo

European Street Cafe

DOMU

Carmines Pie House Nacho Taco Super Food & Brew BEST CHEF

Pho Dim Sum BEST DINER Metro Diner Ellen’s Kitchen

Chef Kenny Gilbert / Gilbert’s Social

Edgewood Diner

Sam Efron, Taverna

Oceana Diner

Chef Alex Yim / Matthew’s Restaurant Chef Dennis Chan / Blue Bamboo Garrett Ley / The Fish Co. BEST CHICKEN WINGS

Grumpy’s Restaurant BEST DIVE BAR Pete’s Bar Dahlia’s Pour House

V Pizza

Ginger’s Place

Dick’s Wings & Grill

Shantytown Pub

Buffalo Wild Wings Wing-It Wild Wing Cafe BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT Hawkers Asian Street Fare Blue Bamboo

Walnut Inn BEST DOMINICAN RESTAURANT Puerto Plata Restaurant El Mofongo Latin House Grill BEST DOUGHNUTS

Peony Asian Bistro

Donut Shoppe

Chef Chan Asian Cuisine

Cinotti’s Bakery-Sandwich Shop

Rice Bowl Asian Cuisine

Good Dough

BEST CIGAR BAR Island Girl Wine & Cigar Bar Aromas Cigar, Wine, & Martini Bar

Sweet Theory Baking Co. The Mini Bar BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT

Tobacco Galore / Wine Down Cigar Lounge

Metro Diner

Mandarin Cigar Bar

The Loop Pizza Grill

Isabela’s Bar Cuba

The Fish Company

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Grape & Grain Exchange

SIDECAR

The Well Watering Hole Bistro Oceana Diner BEST FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT

Black Sheep Restaurant Southern Roots Filling Station

Oceana Diner BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT

Kathy’s Table Green Erth Bistro

Oceana Diner BEST HOOKAH LOUNGE

Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails

Restaurant Orsay

Foo Dog Curry Traders

Taverna

The French Pantry

BEST GREEK RESTAURANT

Bellwether

Rue Saint Marc

Athenian Owl

Beirut Restaurant

Bistro Aix

Athens Cafe

Taverna Yamas - Jacksonville

JJ’s Bistro De Paris

Greek Street Kitchen & Bar

BEST FILIPINO RESTAURANT Fil-Am Eatery & BBQ Manila Thai Restaurant Jeepney Stop BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT

BEST FRIED CHICKEN Beach Road Chicken Dinners Metro Diner

Taverna Yamas - Jacksonville Athena Restaurant BEST GUACAMOLE

Casbah Cafe Sahara Cafe & Bar

Trio Hookah Lounge BEST HOT DOG European Street Cafe Hazel’s Hot Dogs

Restaurant Orsay

The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro

Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar

The Stuffed Beaver

Cowford Chophouse

The Homestead Restaurant

Cantina Laredo

Brewz |n| Dawgz

The Hangar Bay Café & Gallery

EL JEFE

Matthew’s Restaurant The Capital Grille The Wine Cellar BEST FISH CAMP

BEST GASTROPUB Kickbacks Gastropub Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Cantina Louie La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant BEST HAPPY HOUR

Graffiti Junktion Jacksonville Beach BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT 5thElement Indian Restaurant India’s Restaurant

Whitey’s Fish Camp

Spliffs Gastropub

Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar

JaxSpice

Clark’s Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant

Whiskey Jax - Beaches

The Fish Company

Masala Indian Cuisine

Julington Creek Fish Camp

Super Food & Brew

Carmines Pie House

Palm Valley Fish Camp Palms Fish Camp Restaurant BEST FOOD TRUCK

BEST GAY/LESBIAN BAR Hamburger Mary’s Park Place Lounge

Crispy’s Springfield Gallery The Well Watering Hole Bistro BEST HEALTHY FAST FOOD

Maa Kitchen BEST IRISH PUB Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Lynch’s Irish Pub

The Happy Grilled Cheese

Metro Entertainment Complex

Zoe’s Kitchen

Fly’s Tie Irish Pub

Murray Hillbilly

Bo’s Coral Reef Restaurant

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Fionn MacCool’s

Incahoots

Super Food & Brew

Berndt Ends BBQ Fusion Food Truck Pie 95 Pizza BEST FRENCH FRIES Five Guys Cruisers Grill

BEST GERMAN RESTAURANT German Schnitzel Haus European Street Cafe Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House BEST GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANT

Earth Fare Mustard Seed Cafe & Juice Bar BEST HOMESTYLE RESTAURANT

Barley Republic BEST ISRAELI RESTAURANT Sabra Cafe Gili’s Kitchen

The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro Beach Road Chicken Dinners

Mojo Bar-B-Que

House of Leaf & Bean Organic Restaurant & Cafe

The Homestead Restaurant

Olio Restaurant

Southern Roots Filling Station

Grumpy’s Restaurant

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Flowers show us beauty, surround us with heavenly scents and add color to our lives. Heck, flowers are so important, The Rolling Stones named a whole album to honor them. Here in the 904, KUHN FLOWERS is what a florist should be, arranging and delivering beauty, joy and Mick Jagger. Maybe not that last one. There are two Kuhn Flowers, on the Southside and in Ponte Vedra.

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

A Bit of Saigon

Vito’s Italian Restaurant

La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant

The Salty Pelican

BEST PIMENTO CHEESE

Enza’s

Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint

Sidecar

Black Sheep Restaurant

Taverna

EL JEFE

RagTime Tavern, Seafood & Grille

European Street Cafe

Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails

Grape & Grain Exchange

South Kitchen & Spirits

Primi Piatti Casa Dora Italian Cafe BEST JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

TacoLu

BEST MARTINI Ocean 60 Restaurant Grape & Grain Exchange

BEST NEW BAR

Bellwether BEST PIZZA

Caribbean Sunrise Bakery & Restaurant

Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar

Coop 303

Pepper Pot Restaurant

Bonefish Grill

River & Post

V Pizza

The Fish Company

Keg & Coin

Moon River Pizza

The Justice Pub

Al’s Pizza

Crispy’s Springfield Gallery

Carmines Pie House

BEST JAPENESE RESTAURANT Crane Ramen

BEST MEAL UNDER $10

Osaka Japanese Steak House

Al’s Pizza

Sake House

Angie’s Subs At Jax Beach

DOMU

Carmines Pie House

Coop 303

Kaika Teppanyaki Asian Fusion

The Well Watering Hole Bistro

River & Post

Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Oceana Diner

Rue Saint Marc

Kickbacks Gastropub

Crane Ramen Jacksonville

Lynch’s Irish Pub

Crispy’s Springfield Gallery

The Justice Pub

BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT Kims Korean BBQ Restaurant

BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Moon Dog Pie House BEST PUB

GangNam Korean Restaurant

Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean

Sam Won Garden Restaurant

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

Rice & Noodles

Zodiac Bar & Grill

House of Leaf & Bean Organic Restaurant & Cafe

Mandaloun Mediterranean Cuisine

Southern Roots

Lechonera El Coqui

Mediterrania Restaurant

Community Loaves

Latin Creations

The Mustard Seed

El Pegao

Kairos

El Taino Bar & Restaurant

BEST LATE NIGHT MENU Derby On Park Crispy’s Springfield Gallery

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

BEST ORGANIC RESTAURANT

Fionn MacCool’s BEST PUERTO RICAN RESTAURANT

Casbah Cafe

La Nopalera

Whiteway Deli & Tavern

TacoLu

Taverna Yamas

Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar

Salty Pelican Bar & Grill

Crane Ramen

Lola’s Burrito & Burger Joint

Safe Harbor

Indochine

EL JEFE

The Fish Company

The Hangar Bay Café & Gallery

Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar

DOMU

BEST LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANT Restaurant Orsay The Fish Company

BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT

BEST OYSTERS

Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails

Wafaa & Mike’s Cafe

Taverna

Noura Cafe

Whiskey Jax

Hala’s Mideast Eatery & Market

Ceviche Jax

Grub Hub

Yafa Grills

Pisco’s Restaurant

Community Couriers of Jacksonville

Kabob-e

Llama Restaurant

Bite Squad Restaurant Delivery Service

El Rinconcito de Lima

DoorDash

BEST MAC & CHEESE Berndt Ends BBQ Gilbert’s Social

BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

LuLu’s Waterfront Grille

BEST RAMEN

BEST PERUVIAN RESTAURANT

BEST PHO/VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

V Pizza

Restaurant Orsay

Spliffs Gastropub

Matthew’s Restaurant

Bowl of Pho

Maple Street Biscuit Company

Azurea at One Ocean

PK Noodles

BEST MARGARITA

Mezza Restaurant & Bar

Pho Today

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Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails

Yummy Pho

Karai Ramen Bistro BEST RESTAURANT DELIVERY SERVICE

Delivery Dudes

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Moon River Pizza

Brett’s Waterway Café

925 S. 14th Street 904-321-3400

Fernandina Harbor Marina at the foot of Centre Street 904-261-2660

Moon River Pizza treats customers like family.

Cooked in a brick oven, the pizza is custom-made by the slice (or, of course, by the pie). Set up like an Atlanta-style pizza joint, Moon River also offers an eclectic selection of wine and beer. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Dine in or take it with you.

Overlooking Fernandina Harbor Marina, Brett’s offers an upscale atmosphere with outstanding food. The extensive luncheon and dinner menus feature daily specials, fresh Florida seafood, chicken and aged beef. Cocktails, beer and wine.

Casual resort wear. Open at 11:30 a.m. daily.

The Mustard Seed Cafe 833 T.J. Courson Road 904-277-3141

T-Ray’s Burger Station

Inside Nassau Health Foods, The Mustard Seed is Amelia Island’s only organic eatery and juice bar, with an extensive, eclectic menu featuring vegetarian and vegan items. Daily specials include local seafood, free-range chicken and fresh organic produce. Salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups are available – all prepared with our staff’s impeccable style. Popular items are chicken or veggie quesadillas, grilled mahi, or salmon over mixed greens and tuna melt with Swiss cheese and tomato. Open for breakfast and lunch, 8 a.m.3 p.m. Mon.-Sat. nassauhealthfoods.net

202 S. Eighth Street 904-261-6310

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

The Pointe Restaurant 98 S. Fletcher Avenue 904-277-4851

The Pointe, located at Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, is open to the public daily from 7 a.m.–10 a.m. for breakfast and 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. for lunch.

Sunday brunch is served one Sunday each month from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Oceanview indoor and outdoor seating is available. Please call the Inn to reserve a table or to enquire further about the restaurant.

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BEST RESTAURANT SERVER

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Evelyn at Super Food & Brew

Cowford Chophouse

Jessica at Oceana Diner

The Tree Steakhouse & Oak Bar

Taylor Lawrence at Grumpy’s Restaurant

The Capital Grille

Elisha Delarosa at Taverna Yamas BEST RESTAURANT TO IMPRESS A DATE

III Forks Steakhouse BEST SUB SANDWICH

Cowford Chophouse

Firehouse Subs

Restaurant Orsay

Angie’s Subs At Jax Beach

Black Sheep Restaurant

Larry’s Giant Subs

Rue Saint Marc

Sun Deli

Taverna

Sub Cultured

BEST RIBS

BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT

The Bearded Pig

Sake House

Fred Cotten’s Landmark BBQ

Kamiya86

MOJO Kitchen

Sushiko Japanese Restaurant

Berndt Ends BBQ

Kazu Japanese Restaurant

Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ BEST ROOFTOP BAR

Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill BEST TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

Black Sheep Restaurant

Nacho Taco

River & Post

Super Food & Brew

Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant

Moon Dog Pie House

Cowford Chophouse

The Well Watering Hole Bistro

Intuition Ale Works

Memphis Jax BBQ

BEST SALAD/SALAD BAR

BEST TAP HOUSE

Chart House

V Pizza - Tap Garden

Super Food & Brew

Hoptinger Bier Garden & Sausage House

Tossgreen

Brewz

The Loop Pizza Grill

Really Good Beer Stop

Taverna BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Taps Bar & Grill BEST TAPAS

Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant

13 Gypsies

The Salty Pelican

Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas

North Beach Fish Camp

Rue Saint Marc

The Fish Company

The Well Watering Hole Bistro

Crab Trap

Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar

BEST SHRIMP

BEST THAI RESTAURANT

The Salty Pelican

Indochine Downtown

Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant

Pattaya Thai Grille

Parsons Seafood Restaurant

Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine

Gilbert’s Hot Chicken Fish & Shrimp

Simply Tasty Thai

Seafood Kitchen BEST SMOOTHIE

Thai Orchid Restaurant BEST UPSCALE BAR

Grassroots Natural Market

The Volstead

House of Leaf & Bean Organic Restaurant & Cafe

River & Post

Native Sun Natural Foods Market

Grape & Grain Exchange

Breezy Coffee Shop Wine Bar

Ocean 60 Restaurant

Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies

Cowford Chophouse

BEST SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT

BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

The Potter’s House Soul Food Bistro

Southern Roots Filling Station

Southern Charm

House of Leaf & Bean Organic Restaurant & Cafe

Austin’s Soul Food Restaurant

Super Food & Brew

Uncle Gene’s Soul & Seafood Cafe

Mustard Seed Cafe & Juice Bar

Miller’s Soul Food Kitchen BEST SOUP

Plantology Cafe BEST WATERFRONT DINING

The Fish Company

Cap’s On the Water

The Well Watering Hole Bistro

The Salty Pelican

Olio Restaurant

Marker 32

The Hilltop Restaurant

Sliders Seaside Grill

Magnificat Cafe

Brett’s Waterway Cafe

BEST SPORTS BAR

BEST WINE BAR

Salty Pelican Bar & Grill

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants

Sneakers Sports Grille

Grape & Grain Exchange

Time Out Sports Grill

Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas

Lillian’s Sports Grill

Breezy Coffee Shop Wine Bar

Dave & Buster’s BEST STEAK

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BEST STEAKHOUSE

Mariah at European Street / San Marco

The Decantery BEST WINE LIST

The Tree Steakhouse & Oak Bar

Restaurant Orsay

Cowford Chophouse

Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas

III Forks Steakhouse

Matthew’s Restaurant

Matthew’s Restaurant

Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar

Cross Creek Steakhouse & Ribs

Mezza Restaurant & Bar

FOLIO A + E

I

’m not a typical country music fan ... which is not to say I’m not a fan, but rather that I don’t know a whole lot about the genre. But when I heard Josh Card’s new album, With a Heavy Heart, it struck something in me. The songs are bittersweet and personal, especially “Forgotten Love” in which, against a waltz, Card promises that “after 60 long years,” he’s never “done her wrong.” He then goes on to lament that he and his wife no longer seem to know one another, “before time came along and took you away.”

It’s a song that details his grandmother’s decline into dementia, a kind of leave-taking that’s more insidious than death.

“I wrote that song the morning of their 60th wedding anniversary,” he remembered.

“I’d called my grandfather saying ‘I wanted to call and wish you guys a happy anniversary, and ask how’s she doing today.’”

In reply, his grandfather broke down and said, “She doesn’t know me today. I was really hoping she’d mentally be here with me today so we could celebrate this, but she’s not.”

The musician got off the phone and immediately wrote the song.

Card grew up on the “Jacksonville/ Callahan border,” and was touring professionally by the time he was 17. Though his early career was defined by punk band affiliations (The Red Baron, Casey Jones and, more recently, Whitey Morgan & the 78s), he explained that he “learned to play a guitar over country music, and always wrote and sang old-style country-Western songs.”

NO PARTY SONGS

JOSH CARD talks REAL COUNTRY Thus, though drawn to the energy and power of punk rock, it was to old favorites that he turned for solace when he found himself alone in a new place. (He’d moved to Kentucky for a career with Harley-Davidson).

Card continues, “The country music I grew up on was the music my dad and grandmother showed me, which was old artists like Johnny Cash and Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard and David Alan Coe.” When asked to define that idea of “traditional” country music, Card replied, “People go straight to what the radio calls country music, and that’s just not country music at all. The term has gotten super, super lost. In country, the substance of the song is what made it; real songs written by real people for real people; songs for the working man and woman. These days, as long as they mention something about a dirt road or pickup truck, they get away with calling it

country music ... country music was never about a party, it was never party songs.”

But sometimes it is a party. In fact, this Friday, Nov. 9, Card is hosting a free albumrelease concert at The Jacksonville Landing, for all of NEFla. The Trey Tucker Band and Brother Jukebox are also on the bill. When asked why free, why Jacksonville, he recalled his years as a fledgling musician here.

“There used to be an old venue,” he explained, “called Thee Imperial [...] I grew up in that room. If it wasn’t for that room, I wouldn’t be out playing music now [...] I still have dreams of one day playing there again with my country band ... It’s a very, very sentimental place for a lot of us who grew up in town.”

That sentiment and a deep sincerity together form the foundation of his work as a musician and singer-songwriter.

In fact, he eventually bid farewell to the

security that his lucrative Harley-Davidson day job offered him.

“I’d like to say it was courage, but I’ve got the blessing and the curse of feeling like what I do is the only option. I’ve always had this driving force to music ever since I was a child. It’s the only thing that has ever consistently made sense to me [...] I couldn’t escape it.”

In country circles, this sophomore album is being hailed as a worthy successor to 2017’s debut, Josh Card and the Restless Souls. Despite the praise, however, the singer remains grounded. He concentrates instead on process, and it’s a process that eschews rote songwriting for a more “natural” approach.

“I really don’t write unless I’ve got something to say,” said Card. “Most of my songs have come to me in one of two places: either driving or when I wake up in the mornings, songs come to me in the shower.”

Every step of his life has been bounded by music. He even walked away from a blossoming 9-to-5 career to pursue his craft. When asked about advice for other aspiring artists (of any discipline), Card said, “Don’t ever stop. You just can’t stop.”

Big-hearted and focused, Card wants the world to know: “With A Heavy Heart is my biggest release yet, and this is my chance to say ‘bring everyone you know and let me put on a show for you.’”

Madeleine Peck Wagner madeleine@folioweekly.com

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FOLIO A+E : FILM

FREDDIE’S READY

New QUEEN BIOPIC is majestic in 4DX

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ohemian h Rhapsody h d premiered d nationwide last week. The Queen biopic, one of the most-anticipated projects in film’s recent history, was definitely worth the wait. Early reviews were almost all positive, the film headed for a $50 millionplus opening weekend.

It was Bryan Singer who got it all rolling.

Best known for his work on the X-Men franchise, here the director took on the legacy of another larger-than-life superhero: Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Singer was fired just weeks into principal shooting, replaced by Dexter Fletcher, but the final product betrays none of this internal strife.

Bohemian Rhapsody is at theaters across Northeast Florida now. The first screening was last Thursday, Nov. 1, at Regal Cinema, across Philips Highway from Folio Weekly’s former stomping grounds, just up the street from the Avenues Mall. It’s Northeast Florida’s very first look at 4DX, an immersive technology developed by South Korean CJ Corporation.

The goal is to enhance the movie-going experience with various sensory effects.

At least 36 theater chains in 52 nations now have 4DX technology, including AEG/ Regal. Folio Weekly Senior Copy Editor Marlene Dryden and I were on hand for the local media preview, a matinee ably catered

by Talbot’s with pasta salad, finger sandwiches and, of course, hot buttered popcorn. As we settled into stadium-style seats, step one was to disable the water effects, done on a seat-byseat basis. Other effects are strobes, mist, fog machines and flexible seats that shook and vibrated, in response to the on-screen action.

A programming “track” is made for every 4DX film, for a customized experience each time.

Drama/thriller series Mr. Robot breakout star Rami Malek obliterates any doubts about his skills—out the window in the first 10 minutes. By the end, boundaries between Malek and Mercury were dissolved in a way rarely experienced in this age of obvious apery.

That early Oscar buzz is well-deserved.

Lucy Boynton plays Freddie’s longtime gal-pal Mary Austin, his lover before the band took off and Mercury embraced his sexuality. His status as an all-time LGBTQ icon seemed downplayed in trailers. Those concerns were unfounded, as the movie goes all-in with the sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll.

Aidan Gillen (TV’s Littlefinger) plays band manager John Reid. Casting the musicians— Brian May (Gwilym Lee), John Deacon (Joseph Mazzello) and Roger Taylor (Ben Hardy)—is spot-on.

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everyman label exec, balking at the nearly seven minute length of Queen’s magnum opus “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The irony? The song’s resurgence among a whole new generation of rock fans was largely due to its exposure on Myers’ 1992 SNL spin-off Wayne’s World.

The film opens from Freddie’s perspective, as he readies for Queen’s legendary 1985 Live Aid set. Then it’s back to 1970, as young Farrokh Bulsara joins his favorite local college band Smile. Their meteoric rise jettisons them among the world’s top rock bands within four years. Then the usual rock-star detours popped up: ego, creative clashes, unsavory hangers-on, orgies and, of course, cocaine.

The band split for a few years as Mercury made a couple of lackluster solo albums. They reunited just in time for Live Aid. The film ends with a note-for-note remake of the Live Aid set, and the producers earn their fees. This version of the iconic performance may be (possibly) even better than the original. You can see an occasional tear welling up the eyes of the audience.

All in all, Bohemian Rhapsody goes on anyone’s short-list of most effective biopics in recent years. It’s an ideal intro to one of the greatest rock bands of all time, and for those of us who grew up on his work, seeing Freddie Mercury’s life unfold on-screen can be almost unbearably touching.

It’s hard to find fault in the film, or in the 4DX screening. Yes, the tech’s hokey sometimes. The seats’ movements don’t always sync with on-screen action. The 4DX truly shines in the musical segments, when thumping seat-bottoms reinforce the bass notes—especially on “Another One Bites the Dust” and “We Will Rock You,” which really should have been the fi lm’s title.

Shelton Hull mail@folioweekly.com

NOW SHOWING BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S Capote’s romcom with Audrey Hepburn screens 3 p.m. Nov. 7, Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd., 992-7101; free; popcorn provided.

CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ Love, Gilda screens; local standup comedy precedes Nov. 10 show; $10. Tea with the Dames runs. Throwback Thursday: Silver Linings Playbook, noon Nov. 8. Marie Antoinette runs Nov. 10. Corazon Cinema & Café, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, $25, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.

IMAX THEATER Bohemian Rhapsody, America’s Musical Journey. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Nov. 15. World Golf Village, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

SUN-RAY CINEMA Bohemian Rhapsody and Free Solo screen. Nosferatu and The Vampyre, Nov. 7. Thunder Road, Nov. 9. Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Nov. 14.

1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com.

A PLASTIC OCEAN A free screening and panel discussion, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 200 First Street Courtyard, Neptune Beach, usgbc.org.

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acksonville band DigDog makes a righteous mélange of a racket: prog, kraut and psychedelic rock tamed by back-to-basics grunge songcraft presented with a slacker’s sense of insouciance.

Much of that mix is down to the trio’s sole remaining founding member, singer and guitarist Brad Metz. His meandering guitar runs and dry poetry seem to have set the pace for an outfit that used to perform but twice a year (the tempo is picking up these days) and is only now releasing its third album—a full nine years into its career.

Claypool or Fred Schneider, Metz intones There’s Bees in There is a 13-track romp against pettiness, conformity and Colonel Chi that sees Metz joined by (not-so) new bassist (Leslie Nielsen’s villainous character in the Alexei Dotsenko and drummer Jack Ringca.

1993 Ernie Reyes Jr. vehicle Surf Ninjas).

The self-released disc drops Nov. 10, with a The album’s centerpiece is track 7, “Small launch party at Rain Dogs in Five Points.

Town.” Situated midpoint through Bees, this Folio Weekly spoke to Metz and math-inflected indictment of Middle America Dotsenko about the band’s ambitions. (Skype is peak DigDog. connection to Ringco was unfortunately lost.)

“I was born in a small town,” Metz begins, DigDog is as Jacksonville as it gets. Metz channeling John Mellencamp with maximum is a native and has spent much of his life here. aridity. “Killed my first deer in a small town.”

Dotsenko was born and raised in Murmansk, It gets better, too. which is Jacksonville’s official Russian twin Other highlights include the throwback town. So, close enough. electronic dance mantra “Drug Dealer” and “Jacksonville has always been cool,” says dark swamp waltz “Beaverpillar (A Song Metz. “It’s not competitive like some other About Monkeys).” places. People are just hanging out.”

The band members themselves recorded DigDog formed in 2009 and hung out for the album, which was later mixed by Chris many years before the current lineup came Byron. A true DIY effort, it’s being released together. The catalyst: Dotsenko, an erstwhile independently on CD and digital formats. fan who offered his services to Metz and The CD sleeve features original artwork Ringco in 2015.

by Jacksonville painter and signmaker Grant “DigDog was my favorite band,” the bassist Thornton. Taking the album title only slightly pronounces, with a slight Russian accent. literally, Thornton dreamed up a cosmic “When I first saw them at grizzly bear, decked out in Lomax Lodge, I thought a space suit and exploring DIGDOG ALBUM RELEASE they were the greatest. a honeycomb filled with with BORROMAKAT, MASTER RADICAL, I later went to see them bees.

BILLY DAELY sober, and they were just “Grant is a good 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10, Rain Dogs, 5 Points, $8 as awesome.” friend of ours,” says Metz.

Unlike the self-taught “He did the art for our Metz, both Dotsenko and previous album Early Ringca are formally trained musicians. The Reiser, and we hope to have him do all albums drummer even holds a music degree. in the future. He did most of the storefront “What we all have in common is we want signs in the new and improved Murray Hill, to do something different,” says Dotsenko. too. He is a fantastic person and artist!”

“Brad writes these really weird riffs, stuff they As DigDog celebrates their tin anniversary don’t teach you in music school. But as weird in 2019, Metz and company plan to expand as they are, they’re still melodic.” operations outside their hometown. They The baker’s dozen of tunes comprising ought to be, by their own reckoning, a regional band after this decade of mischief There’s Bees in There is thus both raw and and experimentation. In the meantime, they’ll cooked. Metz’s flights of fancy are grounded be mining the honeycomb that is Jacksonville. in the power and precision of DigDog’s Georgio Valentino rhythm section. Lyrically, it’s pretty much blank verse. In a deadpan that recalls Les mail@folioweekly.com

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ARTS + EVENTS

He’s not your typical organist.

Talented, yes; crazy about Bach, sure. But CAMERON CARPENTER always brings that extra something to his concerts. Find out what it is when he performs with the Jacksonville Symphony, 8 p.m. Nov. 9 & 10, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown, $19-$76, myjaxsymphony.org.

PERFORMANCE

SOUTH PACIFIC The Tony Award-winning musical (complete with paradise trope prevalent at the time it was penned), set on a Pacific island during World War II, tells two love stories threatened by war and prejudice. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 & 10; 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Amelia Island, $15-$20, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com.

END DAYS Is it Wednesday? OK, that means the world is ending. Dad stays in the house, Mom sees Jesus, and the teenaged daughter carves solitude. A teen-aged Elvis impersonator saves the day–and the world. 8 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 & 10, Amelia Community Theatre, 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina, $10-$15, ameliacommunitytheatre.com.

THE TASTE OF SUNRISE FSCJ’s dramaWORKS and American Sign Language interpreting programs stage Suzan Zeder’s production, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 & 10, 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Wilson Center, South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., $10 general; $5 FSCJ faculty, staff, students in advance ($10 door), 646-2222.

WILL ACKERMAN: THE GATHERING 4 GUITARS Riverside Fine Arts presents renowned new age music pioneer Ackerman, guitarists Todd Mosby, Trevor Gordon Hall and Vin Downes, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd’s Craig Hall, 1100 Stockton St., Riverside, 389-6222, $35; $10 students, riversidefinearts.org.

AN EVENING WITH IRA GLASS Using audio clips, music and video, Glass shares lessons from his life and career in storytelling, 8 p.m. Nov. 10, The Florida Theatre, 128 Forsyth St., Downtown, floridatheatre.com, $45.

WAIT UNTIL DARK A tense thriller about a horrible mistake (think heroin, a blind woman and a child) with crazy repercussions. Mounted 8 p.m. Nov. 9 & 10; 2 p.m.

Nov. 11, All Beaches Experimental Theatre, 544 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, $12-$25, abettheatre.com.

THE WAR TO END ALL WARS World War I was ‘The war to end all wars,’ but it wasn’t. BABS’ LAB marks the 107th anniversary of the cessation of hostilities with dramatized writings from those actually in the trenches, 4 p.m. Nov. 11, CoRK Arts District, Riverside, barbaracolaciello.com.

THE KING & I Rodgers & Hammerstein’s problematic classic about a teacher and her “best student” (or a neurotic despot, depending on your p.o.v.), runs Nov. 13-18, TimesUnion Center, 300 Water St., Downtown, fscjartistseries.org.

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MY FAIR LADY D.A.S.o.t.A. presents Lerner & Loewe’s classic, despite the fact that it’s a story mired in archaic, cringe-inducing gender dynamics, it’s still loverly, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 15 & 16; 2 p.m. Nov. 18, Dubow Theatre, 2445 San Diego Rd., datheatreboosters.org.

SENIOR CHOREOGRAPHY CONCERT Featuring expert moves and cutting-edge choreography, the recital showcases Jacksonville University’s seniors’ work and research, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 & 16; 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, JU’s Swisher Theater, 2800 University Blvd., ju.edu/cfa, $5-$10.

CLASSICAL, JAZZ

HOAGY! The Music of Hoagland Howard Carmichael, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, unf.edu/coas, free.

JOHN NÉMETH The bluesman creates music that’s personal as well as universal; 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Beaches Museum Chapel, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, beachesmuseum.org, $25-$30.

AN EVENING CABARET Singer-songwriters Laura Louise Minor, Mark Creegan and guests are featured, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, University of North Florida’s Art Gallery, unf.edu/calendar.

RILEY LEE The shakuhachi flutist plays, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, UNF’s Fine Arts Center, unf.edu, free.

CAMERON CARPENTER Carpenter is the biggest name in the organ world, and plays the mighty Bryan Concert Organ, conducted by Nathan Aspinall, 8 p.m. Nov. 9 & 10, T-U Center, Downtown, jaxsymphony.com, $19-$81.

PANGEA CHAMBER PLAYERS The players perform, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 9, UNF’s Fine Arts Center, Southside, unf.edu, free.

SHEMEKIA COPELAND The lady sings the blues, 7 p.m.

Nov. 10, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., pvconcerthall.com, $27-$30.

COMEDY

COMEDY NIGHT @THE CORAZON Casey Bryant Crawford hosts local cmoics, 8 p.m. Nov. 9 and every second Friday, Corazon Cinema & Café, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, $5 cash at the door, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.

RON ‘TATER SALAD’ WHITE He often cracks himself up–it’s like his own private joke sesh–7 p.m. Nov. 10, T-U Center’s Moran Theater, Downtown, $47-$57, ticketmaster.com.

KATHLEEN MADIGAN American Comedy Awards’ Best Female Comedian shares her humor, 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Florida Theatre, Downtown, floridatheatre.com, $25-$47.50.

THE RICH GUZZI COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW We have it on good authority that Guzzi “becomes the Swiss army knife of the stage every night as he relentlessly tours the country cutting the crowds to ribbons.” He takes the stage, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-10, The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, comedyzone.com, $15-$119.50.

LA HARDY This funnyman’s film credits include Universal Remote, China Dolls and Guess Who with Bernie Mac (oh, Bernie, how we miss you). Hardy appears 8 p.m. Nov. 8 & 9, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com, $21-$150.

HAHA DAVIS The Detroit native, aka Mr. Big Fella, rose to prominence by creating funny Vine and Instagram clips.

He’s on 8 & 10 p.m. Nov. 10, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, $28-$150.

DEVIN SEIBOLD The funnyman is on 8 p.m. Nov. 9, at Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club, 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, thegypsycomedyclub.com, $12.

VINCE TAYLOR Witty comic Taylor grabs the mic, 8 p.m.

Nov. 10, Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club, thegypsycomedy club.com, $12.

ART WALKS, MARKETS

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local/regional art, produce, live music–Buddy Sherwood Dance, Brent Byrd Band, UNF Jazz Ensemble II Nov. 10, under Fuller Warren Bridge, free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

LOOKING GLASS: HOLIDAY WINDOWS OF ART Design and install a window Downtown, unveiled at Dec. 5 ArtWalk. Details, lookingglassdtjax@gmail.com.

MUSEUMS

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. Artist Jeffrey Luque presents floral-based work in Vibrancy & Illumination, up through February, jeffreyluqueart.com.

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. Sky Hopinka presents Memories of Fort Marion, through December.

ARTS + EVENTS CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Fields of Color: The Art of Japanese Printmaking, through Nov. 25. Augusta Savage: Renaissance Woman, up through April.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. Gideon Mendel: Drowning World exhibits. Atrium Project is Claire Ashley’s Close Encounters: Adam’s Madam. A World of Their Own, with Art with a Heart in Healthcare, through Dec. 2.

Frank Stella Unbound: Literature & Printmaking until Jan. 13.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield. #Mylove, a solo show by artist Jeffrey Luque, opens 5-8 p.m. Nov. 9; through January, jeffreyluqueart.com.

GALLERIES

BOLD BEAN SAN MARCO 1905 Hendricks Ave., 853-6545.

Brook Ramsey exhibits figurative oil paintings.

CULTURAL CENTER at PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccpvb.org. Kathy Stark’s Wilderness of North Florida’s Parks, through Nov. 11.

CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJECT 207 N. Laura St., Ste. 300, Downtown, capkids.org. Andrew Kozlowski’s 10,000 Years, through December.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., Mandarin, floridamininggallery.com. Slamdance Cosmopolis, a collaborative exhibit featuring new work by Matt Allison and Matthew Usinowicz, is on display.

JENNA ALEXANDER STUDIO 73 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, jenna-alexander.com. Alexander exhibits new works, Stripes and Buns. Inspired by a framed quotation that hung in her childhood bathroom, “Here’s to good women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them” and the current social climate, Alexander set out to capture strong First Coast women. Opening reception, 5 p.m. Dec. 6; pre-order a book based on the project online on Nov. 15.

MAKERSPACE AT THE MAIN LIBRARY 303 N. Laura St., Downtown. Ties and Knots, an exhibit of contemporary textile works, opens 5 p.m. Nov. 7.

RAIN DOGS 1045 Park St., 5 Points, 379-4969. Pleas To Meat You, new works by Stephen “Cryface” Bunnell, Tyler Lewis-Goshen, Brittany Raja, Matt Jaffe and Randall Royal, opens 6 p.m. Nov. 9.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 1 Independent Dr., Downtown, southlight.com. Nick McNally’s 8 Visions is on exhibit.

THE YELLOW HOUSE 577 King St., Riverside, 419-9180, yellowhouseart.org. Suffrage, design and illustration by locally based political cartoonist Ed Hall, in addition to works by dozens of local female and gendernonconforming designers, and items from traveling exhibit Power to the Polls, are on display.

STUDIO ZSA ZSA LAPREE 233 E. Bay St., Downtown.

Creative Kids Show, through December.

THE VAULT@1930 1930 San Marco Ave., thevaultat1930. com. Local abstract painter Princess Simpson Rashid displays her works in Odyssey of Abstraction.

EVENTS

GREATER JACKSONVILLE AGRICULTURAL FAIR It’s kind of a pig deal (full disclosure: not our joke). So gorge on kettle korn, fried Oreos (and other things you’d never expect to fry) and barbecue baked potatoes, after you’ve won tons of prizes, but before you go ride the Gravitron. The fair runs until Nov. 11, Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Downtown, jacksonvillefair.com.

ELECTROACOUSTIC BARN DANCE The seventh annual EDB, a three-day festival of electronic music and art, opens 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and goes on all day Nov. 9 and 10, JU’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., eabarndance.com.

JAX VEG FEST Annual festival has plant-based foods and products, music, speakers, family activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 10, Riverside Park, free, jaxvegfest2018.weebly.com.

BREW AT THE ZOO It’s the wildest food and drink fest in all of Jax, and it’s for a grrreat cause: proceeds benefit the care and feeding of the zoo’s 2,000 animals and more than 1,000 plants. 7-10:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Jacksonville Zoo, 370 Zoo Parkway, Northside, jacksonvillezoo.org.

NORTH FLORIDA RECORD & MUSIC SHOW More than 50 dealers, give-aways, vinyl, CDs, musical instruments, new and rare items, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10, Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 770-6909, free admission, ontherecordalbums@gmail.com.

ST. MARYS FILMFEST Film fans see a special screening of one full-length movie, several shorts, and excerpts from locally filmed full-length movies, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Theatre by the Trax, 100 Osborn St., $5 at the door.

BEACH CLEANUP A major cleanup starts at Jax Beach Pier. Bring a reusable water bottle, wear closed-toe shoes. Necessary cleanup materials provided. 9 a.m.noon Nov. 10, 503 First St. N., Jax Beach, 4ocean.com.

BAROQUE ART This art genre is compelling and weird– learn all about it, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13, Cummer Museum, members free; nonmembers $10, cummermuseum.org.

EVERY SINGLE ARTIST LOUNGE An informal meet-up to spark dialog among artists of all disciplines, gallery owners, curators, art educators and professionals, as well as the general public, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, MOSH, 1026 Museum Cir., Southbank, themosh.org.

STUDENT JURIED EXHIBITION See what tomorrow’s artists are doing today. Opening reception, 5 p.m. Nov. 15, JU’s Alexander Brest Gallery, ju.edu/cfa, free; through Dec. 5.

INCREDIBLE EDIBLES The 23rd annual fundraiser has it all: homemade frozen entrées, sides, casseroles, soups, desserts, handcrafts, decorations, gift baskets, collectibles, raffles, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 17, St. Paul’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach, 249-4091, stpaulbythesea.net.

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World War I–called ‘The Great War’ then–was meant to be ‘The war to end all wars.’ It wasn’t.

Babs’ Lab marks the cessation of hostilities on 11.11.11 with DRAMATIZED WRITINGS FROM THE TRENCHES, directed by Jeff Bradley, 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, CoRK Arts District, Riverside, barbaracolaciello.com. This postcard, from a drawing by A. Bertiglia, is a typical political cartoon of the day, depicting the world powers bound to Italy, which was still neutral.

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mother still lives here.) oir is a stylistic signifier most often The Kicking Mule even comes with a short applied to film. The stylish 1940s and story that ties in to some of the songs. ’50s gave us loads from directors like “With any kind of writing, it’s all personal,” Fritz Lang, Billy Wilder and Orson Welles. he says. “Some of the songs on this record Noir put a fatalistic French spin on Hollywood are straight autobiography, but even the ones detective films, punctuated by pessimism and with characters and fictional pieces are still darkness. So it makes perfect sense that “noir” representative of something I went through.” is a word often associated with Street Sects’ The cover art also fits Street Sects’ aesthetic. abrasive industrial punk rock. For this duo Past releases featured work by artists AJ Garcés from Austin, darkness reigns, no matter which Bohmer and Huseyin Ozkan, who collaborated way you look. closely with Ashline and Ringsmuth to get the Leo Ashline and Shaun Ringsmuth may right vibe. For The Kicking Mule, they handed not dress in the same slick three-piece suits over the reins to Francesco Francavilla, an as their film noir progenitors, but their three Italian comic book artist famous for his work releases—End Position (2016), Rat Jacket (’17) on The Black Beetle, Black Panther and Zorro. and The Kicking Mule (’18)—are shrouded in “He’s probably one of the best modern a similar sense of terror. So it’s hard to believe illustrators who does noir stuff,” Ashline says. that Ashline and Ringsmuth both moved to “The only thing is, he doesn’t want to work Austin a few years ago from sunny Fort Myers, from somebody else’s concepts, which I respect. where they’d cut their teeth in hardcore bands I sent him our other covers and knew he’d like The Failsafe and A Soft Perversion. capture that noir theme, though. Still, it was a Since then, they’ve inched deeper and deeper into a sort of black hole of little nerve-wracking.” musical terror, flexing their brutally loud Nerve-wracking is an atmosphere Street instrumentation and strained, often-screamed Sects know well, though. Their live shows are lyrics. But as Ashline tells Folio Weekly, The revered for heavy fog effects, ear-shattering Kicking Mule represents a more nuanced step volume and body-punishing physical for the band. histrionics, all of which enhance the music’s “On our first Street Sects album, we were violent nature. Ashline says he and Ringsmuth trying to build our own sound with our own developed strategies to cope with the toll such tools,” he says. “We [threw] everything out and performances take on their bodies over the seeing what stuck. With Rat Jacket, we tried course of, say, a 45-day tour with few days off. to refine the melodies; on The Kicking Mule, “We embrace the exhaustion,” he says. “If we tried to focus on writing the best music we you focus on how tired you are, it’s going to could—thought-out, well-structured songs.” suck. If you focus on the highlight of playing a Yes, they’re still loud and, show every night in a different yes, they still address some city to different people, it’s STREET SECTS, MONO the of their struggles with the GHOST, SOUNDALTAR, SYN NINE really exciting. We’re fortunate world. But some of those to be able to go out and do 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Nighthawks, $10 songs pull more from postthis, and the last thing we punk angularity and conventional hardcore want is to let people walk out of the venue frameworks: pounding bass lines, intricate feeling underwhelmed—even if it’s only for a guitar work, propulsive drumming and the handful of people who give a sh*t enough to come out.” cleanest vocals Ashline has ever recorded.

On this tour, Street Sects adds a third Still, Street Sects maintain creative standard member for the first time, to round out their operating procedure. Ringsmuth writes infamous live show. But Ashline emphasizes musical snippets, then gives them to Ashline, that their success still hangs by a thread. who listens to them while driving, first singing “We’re beyond grateful that anyone listens to nonsense syllables, then building lyrics out of our music, and a lot more people listen to our the resultant flow. music than we ever thought possible,” he says.

“The only difference is, someone broke “That said, we’re still broke; we’re not making into my van and stole my stereo,” Ashline any money; we’re not cashing royalty checks; laughs. “So now I drive around with a pair of and when we tour, we go into the red. But this headphones, pulling them out of my ears to try band means everything to us, and we’ve built to hear myself. Probably not safe at all when our lives to cater to it. We’d love get to a point you’re driving.” where we could sustain ourselves financially Ashline’s perspective has also transitioned, through our art, but if that doesn’t happen, it’s from autobiographical examinations of his not like we’re going to quit. We’re totally happy fight against the twin demons of addiction and doing Street Sects the way we do it.” recovery to more character-driven neo-noir Nick McGregor storytelling. (He actually got sober at Gateway mail@folioweekly.com Community Services in Jacksonville; his

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MUSIC Singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist– Rachael Warfield’s talents are legion.

So too are her fans (after all, she’s a Jax Beach native), no doubt already in queue to see her perform with Will Neal, Eric Charlton and Barrett Jockers, 10 p.m. Nov. 10, Grape & Grain Exchange, 2000 San Marco Blvd., $72-$102+.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA SJ BREWING CO., 463646 S.R. 200, Ste. 13, Yulee, 849-1654 Kevin Ski Nov. 10. Colored Sound Nov. 17 SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Pili Pili Nov. 7. Tad Jennings Nov. 8. Hupp Nov. 9. JCnMike Nov. 11. Mark O’Quinn Nov. 13 THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher, 261-5711 Larry & the Backtracks Nov. 8. Mike Johnson Nov. 10

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE NIGHTCLUB, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 KJ Free every Tue. & Thur. Indie dance every Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance music every Fri.

THE BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) ATLANTIC BEACH BREWING CO., 725 Atlantic Blvd., 372-4116 Intercontinental Blues Machine Nov. 9 BLUE JAY LISTENING ROOM, 412 N. Second St., 834-1315 Roy Schneider & Kim Mayfield Nov. 7. Dustan Louque Nov. 9. Melody & Vaylor Trucks Nov. 10. Rhythm & Boots Benefit: Stephen Pigman, Chelsey Michelle, Brady Clampitt Nov. 11. Bay Kings Band Nov. 12. Junco Royals Nov. 14 COOP 303, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 372-4507 DiCarlo Thompson Nov. 17 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-9595 Sephira Irish violinists Nov. 13. Michael Funge every Sun. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 Chuck Nash Band Nov. 9 & 10. Samuel Sanders Nov. 11 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov every Wed. Michael Smith every Thur. Milton Clapp every Fri. HARBOR TAVERN, 160 Mayport Rd., AB, 246-2555 Billy Galen Nov. 10 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Chillula Nov. 11. The B Sides Nov. 12. Honey Hounds Nov. 13. Split Tone Nov. 15 MEZZA RESTAURANT, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza House Band every Mon. Trevor Tanner every Tue. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Mike Zito Nov. 17 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Neil Dixon Nov. 7. Raisin Cake Orchestra Nov. 8. Boogie Freaks Nov. 9 & 10. Billy Bowers Nov. 14. Rough Mix Nov. 15 SEACHASERS, 831 First St. N., 372-0444 John Parker Urban Band Nov. 16. The Snacks Blues Band Nov. 17 SURFER THE Bar, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 Levitation Jones, Mystic Grizzly, Serious Jorge Nov. 11. Whiskey Beach Nov. 14. Uncommon Legends Nov. 16 WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 Hindsite Nov. 8. Back Alley Cadillac Nov. 9. The Last Stand Band Nov. 10. Glass Camels Nov. 11

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 345-5760 The Ataris, Adversaries, Kid You Not Nov. 8. Cannibal Kids, Miles from

London, Aster & Ivy, The Forum, Arrows in Action Nov. 9.

November Reign, Young Ghosts, 187, Mindfield, Side Hustle EP Release Show, Custard Pie, Wild Root Music Nov. 10.

The Happy Fits, Flipturn, Folk Is People Nov. 11. The Big Time After-Party: Higher Learning, Matthew Connor, Big G Nov. 14 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, The Jax Landing, 374-1247 Ace Winn Nov. 10 THE FLORIDA THEATRE, 128 E. Forsyth St., 355-2787 Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Nov. 7. Chris D’Elia Nov. 9.

Ira Glass Nov. 10. Kathleen Madigan Nov. 15 JACKSONVILLE FAIRGROUNDS, 510 Fairgrounds Place, 353-0535 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair: Exile, Rodney Atkins, Blue Öyster Cult, Mama Blue, DJ El Nov. 7-11 THE JAX LANDING, 353-1188 Making Sum Noise, VibeRW Nov. 7. Spanky the Band, Groove Coalition Nov. 8. Josh Card CD release, The Trey Tucker Band, Brother Jukebox Nov. 9.

Mystic Vibes Nov. 11 MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Big Gigantic, Flamingosis Nov. 14. Trina Nov. 21 MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 Worthy, Valhalla Nov. 9. Ancient Deep, Tatum Neill, Jilly Nov. 10 VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA, 300 Randolph, 630-3900 RBRM: Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Blivins Nov. 9 VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams, 414-3171 Fun Sick Pony Nov. 7. Cyrus Quaranta Nov. 9. The Snacks Blues Band Nov. 10.

Blackjack Nov. 12

FLEMING ISLAND, GREEN COVE BOONDOCKS, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove Springs, 406-9497 Paul Ivey Nov. 7. Mark Johns Nov. 8. Random Tandem, Doc Moccasin Band Nov. 9. BDW Band Nov. 10.

Paul Wane Nov. 14 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Roger That Nov. 9. Highway Jones Nov. 10

INTRACOASTAL

CLIFF’S, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Triple Wild Nov. 7.

Olympus Nov. 9 & 10. Back in Time Band Nov. 14 JERRY’S, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Spectra Nov. 9

MANDARIN

ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci Nov. 7, 11 & 13 IGGY’S, 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, 209-5209 Hank Norsworth Nov. 7. Eric Alabiso Nov. 8. Double Down Nov. 9.

Alex Affronti Nov. 10. Hell or High Water Nov. 11 SECOND SUNDAY at STETSON’S, Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 S.R. 13, Fruit Cove, 206-8304 Frank Thomas Nov. 11

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG CHEERS, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 DJ Capone Nov. 7.

Bonnie Blue Nov. 9. Chillula Nov. 10 THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Tue.-Sat. THRASHER-HORNE CENTER, 283 College Dr., 276-6750 Molly Hatchet 40th Anniversary Concert/Benefit for St. Michael’s Soldiers Nov. 10

PONTE VEDRA

PONTE VEDRA CONCERT HALL, 209-0399 Amy Ray & Her Band, Danielle Howle Band Nov. 8. Sister Hazel, Joe Bachman Band Nov. 9. Shemekia Copeland Nov. 10. Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra Nov. 11 RESTAURANT MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797 Rachel Warfield Nov. 9. Color of Soul Nov. 10 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, 819-1554 Dennis Miller Nov. 7. Bluesdog66 Nov. 9

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Jason Crabb Nov. 9. Sam Childers Nov. 14 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., 619-9978 Koffin Kats, Mudtown, The Hated 3 Nov. 7. Street Sects, Mono The Ghost, Soundaltar, Syn Nine Nov. 8. Vctms, Tree of Woe Nov. 10. Jynx & Rvnt Nov. 14 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 DigDog album release, Borromakat, Master Radical, Billy Daely Nov. 10 RIVER & POST, 1000 Riverside Ave., 575-2366 Live music most weekends RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Buddy Sherwood Dance, Brent Byrd, UNF Jazz Ensemble II Nov. 10

ST. AUGUSTINE

ARNOLD’S LOUNGE, 3912 N. Ponce de Leon, 824-8738 The Remains Nov. 10 CAFÉ ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-9311 Dead Winter Carpenters Nov. 9. Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal Nov. 11. Jennifer Knapp Nov. 14 PLANET SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 C2 & The Brothers Reed Nov. 7. Shiloh Hill, Heavy Books, Subdivision Nov. 9. Landt Nov. 10. Satyr, Europa, A Place Beyond Giants, The Ned Nov. 12 PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George St., 209-5704 Salt & Pine, Brian Ernst Nov. 8. G.W. Souther, Chelsey Michelle, Chris Underal Nov. 9. Miranda Madison Nov. 10.

Aslyn & The Naysayers Nov. 13. The Burgh Brothers Band, Beauregard & The Downright Nov. 15 ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367 Vince Gill, Caroline Jones Nov. 11. Noah Guthrie Nov. 13 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Those Guys Nov. 9 & 10

SAN MARCO, NORTHBANK

GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE, 2000 San Marco, 396-4455 John Lumpkin Jazz Jam Nov. 8 & 9. Rachael Warfield Nov. 10. Kyra Livingston Nov. 15 JACK RABBITS, 15280 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Wanyama, The Head Cheese Nov. 7. Aqueous, The Heavypets Nov. 9. Prof, Mac Irv, Dwynell Roland, Willie Wonka Nov. 10. The Dog Apollo, First Case Scenario, Origin Story Nov. 11. Magic City Hippies, Bay Ledges Nov. 15 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers Nov. 8. Amy Lavere, Will Sexton Nov. 11. River City Rhythm Kings Nov. 12

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212 Ambrosia Nov. 12 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Ken & Kelli Maroney Nov. 10 NOVEMBER 7-13, 2018 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 49

MUSIC VETERANS UNITED CRAFT BREWERY, 8999 Western Way, 253-3326 Jason Taylor Nov. 9 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Neon Whiskey Nov. 7. Sun Jammer Nov. 9. Melissa Smith, Ivan Pulley open mic every Thur.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

CONGAREE & PENN, 11830 Old Kings Rd., 527-1945 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizards Nov. 9 COPPER TOP BAR, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, 551-4088 Lifeline Nov. 9 CROOKED ROOSTER BREWERY, 148 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 DJ Toy every Wed. PALMS FISH CAMP, 6359 Heckscher Dr., 240-1672 Billy Bowers Nov. 9. Lisa & the Mad Hatters Nov. 10. Bill Ricci Nov. 11 SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth, 798-8222 Frostfang, Unearthly Child, Swamp Ghosts Nov. 14

ELSEWHERE

11th ANNUAL FALL PALATKA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Rd., Palatka, adamsbluegrass.com Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Little Roy & Lizzie Show, The Malpass Brothers, Dave Adkins Band, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, Penny Creek Band, Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Gary Brewer & The Kentucky Ramblers, The Gibson Brothers, The Inspirations, Breaking Grass, Kody Norris Show, Primitive Quartet, Carson Peters & Iron Mountain Nov. 8-10 RIVERHAWK MUSIC FESTIVAL, Sertoma Youth Ranch, 863-984-8445, lindentertainment.com Brett Bass & Melted Plectrum, Eastman String Band, Belle & The Band, The Meadows Brothers, 8 Ball Aitken, Elizabeth Cook, Robbin the Bank, Holt McAdam, Fireside Collective, Reckless Kelly, Ryan Shupe & Rubber Band, Frank Vignola Trio, Shiny Ribs, Trongone Band, Paul Cebar & Tomorrow’s Sound, Mitch Woods & The Rocket 88s, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Dead Winter Carpenters, The Band Kelley, Callie Chappell & The Whole Band Nov. 8-11

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Independent Grind Tour: TECH N9NE, DIZZY WRIGHT, FUTURISTIC, DENVER HALL Nov. 16, Mavericks MICHALE GRAVES Nov. 16, Nighthawks SKYVIEW, GOV CLUB, DANCING WITH GHOSTS, JESSE MONTOYA Nov. 16, 1904 Music Hall EVAN MICHAEL & THE WELL WISHERS Nov. 16 & 17, Flying Iguana JOHNNY BULFORD, HEIDI RAYE, LESLIE SATCHER Nov. 16, Blue Jay Listening Room JOHN PARKER URBAN BAND Nov. 16, Seachasers Lounge SNIPFEST 2018 Nov. 16, Sarbez THE UNDERHILL FAMILY ORCHESTRA, THE WHITE SPADES, JACKIE STRANGER Nov. 17, Rain Dogs MIKE ZITO LIVE Nov. 17, Mojo Kitchen PJ MORTON, GRACE WEBER Nov. 17, 1904 Music Hall SHOVEL TO THE MOON Nov. 17, Jack Rabbits THE PAUL LUNDGREN BAND Nov. 17, Ragtime THE SNACKS BLUES BAND Nov. 17, Seachasers SYZGY, OBSERVATORY, VELOCIRAPTURE Nov. 17, Sarbez STRAIGHT NO CHASER Nov. 18, Florida Theatre CKY, NEKROGOBLIKON Nov. 18, 1904 Music Hall NEW POLITICS, THE SCORE, BIKINI THRILL Nov. 19, Jack Rabbits STEPHEN STILLS, JUDY COLLINS Nov. 19, Florida Theatre MAYDAY PARADE, THIS WILD LIFE, WILLIAM RYAN KEY, OH WEATHERLY Nov. 20, Mavericks CITIZEN COPE Nov. 20, Surfer the Bar MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Nov. 20, TimesUnion Center TRINA, DAYTONA STICKS Nov. 21, Mavericks BREAD & BUTTER Nov. 21, Ragtime Tavern BENJI BROWN Nov. 23, Florida Theatre

ADAM LATIFF Nov. 23, Coop 303 SELWYN BIRCHWOOD Nov. 23, Blue Jay Listening Room ZANDER, HIT PARADE BAND Nov. 23, Prohibition Kitchen CLOUD 9 Nov. 23 & 24, Ragtime Tavern PROPHET Nov. 23, 1904 Music Hall SISTER IVY Nov. 23, Sarbez MOON STALKER, BLUE MUSE JAZZ, RICKOLUS Nov. 24, Riverside Arts Market ASTER & IVY, SIDECREEK Nov. 24, Murray Hill Theatre MARTINA McBRIDE Nov. 24, The Florida Theatre 14 NORTH Nov. 24, Jack Rabbits ATMOSPHERE, deM ATLAS, THE LIONESS, DJ KEEZY Nov. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PIANO GUYS Nov. 26, Florida Theatre JOE SANTANA BAND Nov. 28, Cliff’s BORN RUFFIANS Nov. 29, Intuition Ale Works ROOSEVELT COLLIER plays GRATEFUL DEAD, UNLIMITED DEVOTION Nov. 29, 1904 Music Hall DAVE KOZ, MINDI ABAIR, JONATHAN BUTLER, KEIKO MATSU Nov. 29, Florida Theatre MARC BRUSSARD Nov. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CHEIF KEEF Nov. 30, Mavericks VAN GO Nov. 30, Whitey’s Fish Camp SMILE EMPTY SOUL Nov. 30, Nighthawks OLD DOMINION, MICHAEL RAY, HIGH VALLEY Nov. 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre FUTUREBIRDS, T. HARDY MORRIS, REAL ESTATE, HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER, BANQUET, BRETT BASS & MELTED PLECTRUM Dec. 1, Intuition Ale Works MADE BY FRIENDS, YARDIJ, RIP JUNIOR, TRADED YOUTH Dec. 1, Jack Rabbits The Big Ticket: WEEZER, FOSTER THE PEOPLE, AJR, GRANDSON, MEG MYERS Dec. 1, Daily’s GHOST Dec. 1, Florida Theatre MOE. Dec. 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LAUREN DAIGLE Dec. 6, Times-Union Center SONGS FROM THE ROAD BAND Dec. 7, Blue Jay Listening Room SWAMP CABBAGE Dec. 7, Mudville Music Room VOCTAVE Dec. 7, Thrasher-Horne Center ZACH DEPUTY Dec. 7, 1904 Music Hall IRIS DEMENT Dec. 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall HOME FREE Dec. 9, Florida Theatre MICHAEL W. SMITH Dec. 11, Florida Theatre PETER WHITE, EUGE GROOVE, RICK BRAUN Dec. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE HIP ABDUCTION Dec. 12, Surfer the Bar STEVEN WILSON Dec. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall A Not So Silent Night: BLEEPING IN STEREO, BREAKING THROUGH, SOULSWITCH, COPPER BONES, SUNSHINE & BULLETS, NEAR EMPTY, LOWRCASE G, MINDSLIP Dec. 15, Mavericks CHRIS ISAAK Dec. 16, The Florida Theatre ROGER McGUINN, CHRIS HILLMAN, MARTY STUART & THE FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES Dec. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall H.R. Dec. 19, Surfer the Bar HORTON’S HOLIDAY HAYRIDE Dec. 21, Florida Theatre THE ROOSEVELT COLLIER TRIO Dec. 23, Blue Jay Listening Room PASSAFIRE, EL DUB Dec. 28, Surfer the Bar THE DONNA SUMMER & BARRY WHITE EXPERIENCE Dec. 28 & 29, Alhambra Theatre COLE SWINDELL Dec. 31, Gator Bowl (Vets Memorial Arena) DAVID CURLEY & ANDREW FINN MAGILL Jan. 29, Mudville Music Room NEKO CASE Jan. 31, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE ZOMBIES Feb. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall _________________________________________ To list your band’s gig, send show time, date, location (street address, city or neighborhood), admission price and a contact number to Marlene Dryden, email mdryden@ folioweekly.com or by mail at 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 103, Jacksonville FL 32202. Events run on space-available basis. Deadline noon Wed. for next Wed. publication.

The pride of Alachua County, SISTER HAZEL shares their alt-rock, jangle-pop-folk-Southern sounds with us, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $32 advance, $35 door; Joe Bachman Band opens. All for you!

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FOLIO DINING THE ICE PLANT, a former ice factory, is now the place to be in St. Augustine for old-school craft cocktails and New American cuisine.

Photo by Devon Sarian

AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA BEACH

BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com.

F Family-owned café in historic building. Worldly fare, made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub brews; imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrab trap.com. F For nearly 40 years, family-owned-andoperated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L Sa-M; D Nightly LARRY’S, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriver pizza.net. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20+ toppings, pie/slice. Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassauhealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa THE POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. ’17 BOJ winner. In awardwinning Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out.

Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F ’17 BOJ winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652,

DINING DIRECTORY KEY AVERAGE ENTRÉE COST $ < $10 $$$ $ $$ 10-$20 $$$$

$

20-$35 > $35

ABBREVIATIONS & SPECIAL NOTES BW = Beer/Wine

L = Lunch

FB = Full Bar

D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted Free Folio Weekly Bite Club Event F = Folio Weekly Distribution Spot

K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch

To list your restaurant, call your account manager or call or text SAM TAYLOR, Folio Weekly publisher, at 904-860-2465 (email: staylor@folioweekly.com).

slidersseaside.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Oceanfront.

Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, seafood.

Open-air upstairs balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310, traysburgerstation.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Familyowned-and-operated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa

ARLINGTON + REGENCY

LARRY’S, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE ORANGE PARK.

AVONDALE + ORTEGA

EL JEFE, 947 Edgewood Ave. S., 619-0938, eljefejax.com.

Tex-Mex à la Chefs Scott Schwartz and José Solome, plus craft margaraitas, combo meals. $$ FB TO K L, D Daily FOOD ADDICTZ GRILL, 1044 Edgewood Ave. S., 240-1987. F Family-and-veteran-owned place offers home cooking. Faves: barbecued pulled pork, blackened chicken, Caesar wrap, Portobello mushroom burger. $ K TO B L D Tu-Su LA NOPALERA, 4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8828. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. MOJO No. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670, mojobbq.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/ fave. Pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue. Delta fried catfish. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 Pinegrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F BOJ winner/fave. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. ’17 BOJ winner/fave. French/Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Southern classics: crispy catfish with smoked gouda grits, family-style fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily

BAYMEADOWS

ATHENIAN OWL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Stes. 21-23, 503-3008, athenianowljaxfl.com. Yiorgos and Marilena Triantafillopoulos respect Greek cuisine and their patrons.

Creative fare. Vegetarian dishes. $$ K TO L, D M-F, D Sa AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE SAN MARCO. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030

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DINING DIRECTORY Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. ’17 BOJ fave. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. F ’17 BOJ fave. Since 1989.

Family-owned place has an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups.

Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. Gluten-free pizzas, desserts. HH specials. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. F ’17 BOJ fave. Popular gastropub; craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates, tacos and whiskey. HH M-F. $$ FB B Sa & Su; L F; D Nightly

BEACHES

(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

AL’S PIZZA, 240 Third St., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, alspizza.com. F Al Mansur re-opened good ol’ Al’s, in a new spot. Dine inside or out. $$ BW L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F ’17 BOJ winner. Home of the original baked sub. Locals love Angie’s hot or cold subs for 30+ years. Good news! A real, live chef is at Grom!

Chef David ramped up the menu at least three levels: new breakfast items, brunch, specials. Ed says, “Dude is legit.”

Still the word: Peruvian. New sub: Suthern Comfert–slowsmoked brisket, chicken, mac & cheese, collards, black-eyed peas on sub roll. Big salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom Sun. brunch. $ BW K TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. ’17 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BREEZY COFFEE SHOP WINE BAR, 235 Eighth Ave. S., 241-2211, breezycoffeeshopcafe.com. Beachy coffee & wine shop by day; wine bar at night. Fresh pastries, sandwiches.

Grab-n-Go salads, hummus. $ BW K TO B L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F BOJ winner/fave. SEE RIVERSIDE. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. ’17 BOJ winner.

Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. F Classic Old World Roman fare, big Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F ’17 BOJ winner/ fave. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE AVONDALE. M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, mshackburgers.com. ’17 BOJ winner. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 N. Third St., 458-1390. ’17 BOJ fave. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN Seafood & Grill, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 34 years and counting, the iconic seafood place serves blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SUSHI ONE TWO THREE, 311 N. Third St., 372-9718, sushionetwothree.com. New-ish, right in the middle of all the action in Jax Beach, this place offers a twist on how we eat sushi: All You Can Eat. And small plate sushi, all made to order. Rooftop parking; kid-friendly–rugrats younger than eight eat free. $$ FB K TO L, D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973. F ’17 BOJ fave. SEE BAYMEADOWS.

DOWNTOWN

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BELLWETHER, 100 N. Laura, 802-7745, bellwetherjax.com.

Southern classics. Chef/owner Jon Insetta and Chef Kerri Rogers focus on flavors. Seasonal menu. Rotating local craft beers, regional spirits, cold brew coffee. $$ FB TO L M-F CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282, casadoraitalian. com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza.

Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa ELEMENT BISTRO & CRAFT BAR, 333 E. Bay St., 438-5173.

In Myth Nightclub. Locally sourced, organic fare, fresh herbs, spices. HH $$ FB D, Tu-Su OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com.

F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, as seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000, spliffsgastropub.com. ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa SUPER FOOD & BREW, 11 E. Forsyth St., 723-1180, super foodandbrew.com. Gastropub serves a variety: fresh, healthy sandwiches to full entrée plates. Drink specials. $$ BW TO L, D M-F URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay St., Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. F ’17 BOJ fave. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, lattes, pastries, smoothies, bagels, chicken and tuna salad, sandwiches. $ B L M-F URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura St., 516-7799. F ’17 BOJ fave. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean

cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F. $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa

FLEMING ISLAND

GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE RIVERSIDE. LA NOPALERA, 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636.

F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfish camp.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Real fish camp. Gator tail, catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar.

Boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991, alspizza.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. It’s the first Al’s in NEFla–yeah, we didn’t know that, either–celebrating 30 years of awesome gourmet pizza, baked dishes. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 14333 Beach Blvd., 992-1666, lanopalerarest.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave.

The popular spots have tamales, fajitas, pork tacos. Some LaNops have a full bar. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F ’17 BOJ fave. SEE ORANGE PARK. TAZIKI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ, 14035 Beach Blvd., Ste. B, 503-1950. SEE MANDARIN.

MANDARIN + NW ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine, 513-4548.

Pancakes, sandwiches, burgers and wings. $ K TO B L Daily GIGI’S RESTAURANT, 3130 Hartley Rd., 694-4300, gigisbuffet.com. In Ramada Inn. Prime rib & crab leg buffet F & Sa, blue-jean brunch Su, daily breakfast buffet; lunch & dinner buffets. $$$ FB B R L D Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070, jaxdiner.com.

Chef Roderick “Pete” Smith, local culinary expert, uses locally sourced ingredients from area farmers, vendors in American & Southern dishes. Seasonal brunch. $ K TO B L M-F, D F LA NOPALERA, 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Dinner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE AVONDALE. MOON DOG PIE HOUSE, 115 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 105, 287-3633, moondogpiehouse.com. Wings, apps, subs, calzones–and specialty pizza pies. $$ BW TO K L, D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. ’17 BOJ fave.

Organic soup, baked items, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural beer/wine. $ BW TO B L D Daily TAZIKI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ, 11700 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 25, 503-2461, tazikiscafe.com. Health-focused menu includes hand-crafted gyros, feasts, deli, desserts. $$ BW K TO L, D Daily

ORANGE PARK

BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove Springs, 406-9497, boondocksrocks.com. Apps, burgers, wings, seafood, steak, weekend specials, craft cocktails. HH $$ FB TO K D M-F; L, D Sa & Su THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club.com.

Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LA NOPALERA, 1930 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F ’17 BOJ fave. Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. F ’17 BOJ fave. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas; 35+ years. 75+ import beers. $ FB L D Daily SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. F Fresh-roasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, pastries, breakfast. $ B L D Daily

PONTE VEDRA BEACH

AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A N., 543-1494. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave.

SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F ’17 BOJ fave.

SEE ORANGE PARK. M SHACK Nocatee, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575. F ’17 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE SAN MARCO.

RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE

13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. ’17 BOJ winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry

DINING DIRECTORY FOOD

The friendly service and the menu variety are just two reasons folks keep coming back to Ocean Avenue Grill in St. Augustine.

Move right on into Southern Grounds

Photo by Devon Sarian

HALLOWED GROUNDS

chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D TU-SA, R SA AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. BIG OAK BBQ & CATERING, 1948 Henley Rd., Middleburg, 214-3041. 1440 Dunn Ave., 757-2225, bigoakbbqfl.com.

Family-owned-and-operated. Smoked chicken, pulled pork, ribs, sides, stumps. $$ K TO L D M-Sa BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. ’17 BOJ winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. ’17 BOJ winner. Small-batch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting single-origin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, hand-crafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily CRANE RAMEN, 1029 Park St., 253-3282. Ramen done right; vegetarian, vegan items, kimchi, gyoza. Dine in or out. HH. $$ FB K L, D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. ’17 BOJ winner.

Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espressobased drinks, sandwiches, desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. ’17 BOJ winner. 130+ imported beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Dine outside at some E-Sts. $ BW K L D Daily FOO DOG CURRY TRADERS, 869 Stockton St., 551-0327, foodogjax.com. Southeast Asian, Indian inspired fare, all gluten-free, from scratch. Vegan & omnivore. $$ TO L, D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F ’17 BOJ winner. Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies.

Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft, import beers, organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. ’17 BOJ winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILLE, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055.

Made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F ’17 BOJ fave. SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. M SHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. BOJ winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema. com. ’17 BOJ winner. First-run, indie/art films. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza–Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme–hot dogs, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily

SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll.

Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Patio. $$ BW L D Daily

ST. AUGUSTINE

AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F ’17 BOJ winner/ fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. THE CORAZON CINEMA & CAFE, 36 Granada St., 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. F Sandwiches, combos, pizza. Iindie and first-run movies. $$ Daily DESSERT FIRST BISTRO, 121 Yacht Club Dr., 417-0468, dessertfirstbistro.com. It’s all made from scratch: breakfast, lunch, desserts. Plus coffees, espressos, craft beers, wine, hot teas. $ BW K TO B, L Tu-Su THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free options. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 34+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq. com. F ’17 BOJ winner. SEE AVONDALE. OCEAN AVENUE SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 293-9600, a1abar.com. F Wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George St., 209-5704, prohibitionkitchenstaugustine.com. The gastropub offers small plates, craft burgers, sandwiches, live local oysters, mains, desserts and handspun milkshakes. $$$ L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. F SEE BEACHES. SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632, planetsarbez.com.

Local music venue has gourmet grilled cheese: Sarbez melt: smoked mozzarella, turkey, bacon, signature sauce, local sourdough. Local craft beers. $ BW L, D Daily WOODPECKER’S BACKYARD BBQ, 4930 S.R. 13, 531-5670, woodpeckersbbq.weebly.com. F Smoked fresh daily.

Brisket, ribs, pork, sausage, turkey: in sandwiches, plates by the pound. 8 sauces, 10 sides. $$ TO L D Tu-Su

SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK

THE BEARDED PIG SOUTHERN BBQ & BEER GARDEN, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. F ’17 BOJ fave. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wines. Wood-fired oven-baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood.

Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside.

HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. ’17 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500.

F ’17 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE.

FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, katsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609, havanajax.com. F ’17 BOJ winner.

Bite Club certified. Cuban sandwiches, black beans & rice, plantains, steaks, seafood, roast pork. Spanish wine, drink specials, mojitos, Cuba libres. Nonstop HH. $ FB K L D Daily LA NOPALERA, 1434 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodiner.com. F ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Original upscale diner in a 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. Some Metros serve dinner. $$ B R L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. ’17 BOJ winner/fave. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), awardwinning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily

SOUTHSIDE + TINSELTOWN

ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. ’17 BOJ winner. Staging productions for 50+ years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s theme menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EL TAINO, 4347 University Blvd., 374-1150. A focus on Latin American, Puerto Rican and Caribbean cusine. $$ BW K TO EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. F ’17 BOJ winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. LA NOPALERA, 8206 Philips Hwy., 732-9433. 8818 Atlantic, 720-0106. F BOJ winner/fave. SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S, 3611 St. Johns Bluff S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F ’17 BOJ fave.

SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. F Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. F ’17 BOJ winner. SEE BEACHES.

SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE

ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. F ’17 BOJ fave. In Jax Farmers Market. Local, regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa COPPER TOP BAR & RESTAURANT, 12405 N. Main, Ste. 7, 551-4088. Brand-new spot has American fare: pizza, wings, specials. Local, regional craft beers. $ BW TO L, D Daily LARRY’S, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. F ’17 BOJ fave. SEE ORANGE PARK. TIKI ISLAND TAP HOUSE, 614 Pecan Park Rd., 403-0776.

Casual spot serves hot dogs, burgers, gator tail, gator jerky.

Gator pond! $ BW TO D, F; L, D Sa & Su. UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. F Bite Club certified. Fresh fare, innovative menus, farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily

A CUP OF JOE, FREE WIFI, A SOLID SANDWICH AND maybe even a piece of cake for dessert–these things can make a girl camp out all day. You may wish you had all this in your own home, but it’s nice to get out of the house every once in a while.

The latest sweet spot is Southern Grounds & Co. Hugging a corner near the heart of San Marco, this neighborhood haunt has all the aforementioned perks and more.

Southern Grounds does it all: breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks, pastries, charcuterie and cake (supplied by the amazing Biscottis). And grab a beverage to go with. You can choose from coffee, tea, wine, local beer and kombucha.

I couldn’t make it in for dinner, but the breakfast and lunch are quite legit and quite affordable. The Grits Bowl ($7) is warm and comforting, with all you could possibly want for breakfast–including a poached egg. Now, I’m extraordinarily picky when it comes to poached eggs. (They absolutely must be yolky!) When I took my fork to this œuf, it oozed delightfully onto the cheese-laden grits. The whole thing was topped off with crisp bacon crumbles.

A favorite among millennials for good reason, Avocado Toast ($7.25) has the right stuff. Slices of eponymous avocado are artfully arrayed on a nice slice of sourdough, sprinkled with diced tomato, red onions and feta cheese. Though mine was fully loaded, I felt it still could have had a healthy drizzle of olive oil and a nice pinch of fancy salt.

Lunch options are hot and cold. The chicken salad sandwich ($10.50) on a croissant is the deli lunch fave, with pitch-perfect texture: chunky but not so clumsy that the chicken bits tumble off the

SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO.

1671 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 619-1503 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 853-5473 southerngrounds.com bread. Mixed with mayo and crunchy minced celery, topped with just a little lettuce, it’s a solid combo.

I just wish it had more flavor in the seasoning department. Usually, we over-salt food here in the States, but this mixture could’ve used another dash (or more) and an extra sprig of rosemary.

A plump blueberry scone ($3.95) caught my eye in the pastry case. (OK, several items caught my eye in the pastry case.) But scones first! This berry delight was tasty, but I hate to say, this was not a scone. It was soft and moist like a muffin. And I’m not complaining that it was all muffin-top all the time, but it is a far cry from the familiar dry English variety. A scone should cry out for a cuppa and some clotted cream. This plump bird was way too juicy for all that.

If you think you’ve heard of this place, you’re not wrong. Southern Grounds first opened in Neptune Beach. Ample parking and outdoor seating are definite bonuses for this site. As we fall into “winter” (aka, not 80° season), this is a great place to grab a beer or coffee and “chill.”

When you go for dinner, check out grilled salmon salad and five-hour espresso braised pork tacos.

Brentley Stead biteclub@folioweekly.com ___________________________________ If you have a recommendation or know of a new place, shoot me an email at food@folioweekly.com.

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BEER

The ever-changing DEFINITION of CRAFT BEER

CRAFTY

MOVES

UNLESS YOU’VE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK FOR the past 10 years, you’ve heard the term “craft beer.” To most folks, the expression is synonymous with small, independent breweries as opposed to the massive conglomerates of Big Beer. Would it surprise you to learn that the very people to whom the industry look to define the phrase have changed the definition three times since 2007? Well, it’s true, and they’re about to change it again.

The Brewers Association, the de facto industry advocate and powerhouse that encompasses the American Homebrewers Association and the Great American Beer Festival, is the agency that has taken on the duty of defining exactly what makes a “craft beer” brewery. The organization has roots as far back as 1942 in the Small Brewers Committee, but didn’t come into its own until the Brewers Association of America merged with the Association of Brewers to form the Brewers Association in 2005.

The term has been around much longer than the Association. Until the late 1970s, small breweries were few and far between, mostly due to taxes on beer barrels, in place since the end of Prohibition. Then, in 1976, President Gerald Ford reduced the beer tax from $9 to $7 a barrel. Jimmy Carter followed up in 1978, when he repealed a law prohibiting citizens from brewing their own beer. Between the shift in taxation and the legalization of home brewing, the door was open for the first wave of smaller breweries.

Just a few years later, writer Vince Cottone first used the words “craft brewery” to describe the small operations popping up around the nation. These places employed traditional practices to brew limited batches of beer. The phrase had been coined, but a true definition had still not been made official.

When the the Brewers Bre rewe w rs Association we Ass ssoc ociia oc iati iati tion on came cam amee on the h scene, making ki the h term offi fficial i l was a top priority–and the more specific and measurable, the better. They first settled on a definition that required breweries to meet three criteria. The brewery had to be small, producing fewer than two million barrels of beer a year. It had to be independent; a brewery could not have more than 24-percent ownership by an alcohol industry entity that was not a craft brewery.

And it had to be traditional, meaning that most of the flavors each brewery made were derived from traditional brewing ingredients (malted grain, hops and yeast).

Small is the main criterion that has changed since that time, with two million barrels a year morphing to six million. This shift is widely attributed to the ambitions of larger breweries, like The Boston Beer Company (creator of Samuel Adams), to remain within the craft confines.

The newest definition being mulled by the Brewers Association powers that be would drop the “traditional” requirement to make room for breweries that also make hard cider, mead and other alcoholic beverages which are officially taxed as beer.

Like many of the Brewers Association’s actions, this is a controversial move. It seems to once again bow to the pressures of larger craft brewers who are seeing more growth in their non-beer portfolios than in their beer offerings.

So, over the years, the definition of craft beer seems to have narrowed and then widened again. By the end of this decade, it might change once more. But you can be sure of one thing: small brewers will still make tasty beer and they’ll still be considered craft brewers.

Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com

PINT-SIZED BREWERS’ COMMUNITY

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AARDWOLF BREWING COMPANY 1461 Hendricks Ave., San Marco

DOG ROSE BREWING CO. 77 Bridge St., St. Augustine

REVE BREWING 1229 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach

AMELIA TAVERN RESTAURANT & BREWPUB 318 Centre St., Fernandina Beach

ENGINE 15 BREWING CO. DOWNTOWN 633 Myrtle Ave. N., Downtown

RUBY BEACH BREWING 131 First Ave N., Jax Beach

ANCIENT CITY BREWING 3420 Agricultural Ctr. Dr., St. Augustine

ENGINE 15 BREWING CO. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, Jax Beach

ANHEUSER-BUSCH 1100 Ellis Rd. N., Northside

GREEN ROOM BREWING, LLC 228 Third St. N., Jax Beach

ATLANTIC BEACH BREWING COMPANY 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 3, Atlantic Beach

HYPERION BREWING COMPANY 1740 Main St. N., Springfield

BEARDED BUFFALO BREWING COMPANY 1012 King St., Downtown

INTUITION ALE WORKS 929 E. Bay St., Downtown

BOG BREWING COMPANY 218 W. King St., St. Augustine

MAIN & SIX BREWING COMPANY 1636 Main St. N., Northside

BOLD CITY BREWERY 2670 Rosselle St., Ste. 7, Riverside

OLD COAST ALES 300 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine

BOLD CITY DOWNTOWN 109 E. Bay St., Jacksonville

PINGLEHEAD BREWING COMPANY 12 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park

BOTTLENOSE BREWING 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, Southside

RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach

RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY 835 Museum Cir., Southbank SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY 9735 Gate Pkwy., Southside SJ BREWING CO. 463646 SR 200, Ste. 13, Yulee SOUTHERN SWELLS BREWING CO. 1312 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach TABULA RASA BREWING 2385 Corbett St., Northside VETERANS UNITED CRAFT BREWERY 8999 Western Way, Ste. 104, Southside WICKED BARLEY BREWING COMPANY 4100 Baymeadows Rd.

COOKING

Chef Bill finds comfort in SHRIMP ’N’ CORN

CHOWDAH

THIS WORLD

ANOTHER HALLOWEEN HAS COME AND GONE AND let me tell you, this year’s “trick or treating” haul was a bit disappointing. That’s not to say I wasn’t still able to consume twice my weight in candy, but the volume as well as variety was kind of a let-down. I always insist all the candy collected by my little goblins to be carefully inspected by me. In the process, I would deduct my duly earned tax from the enormous haul of goodies.

This year, though, I was forced to buy extra candy for the neighbors’ costumed characters with the plan of saving the addictive leftovers for myself. Happily, my ingenious scheme proved quite successful.

As we leave Halloween behind and continue to move through the autumnal season, the grill becomes less and less of a draw as my cooking medium of choice.

Now don’t get me wrong—the flavor profiles obtained through open-flame cooking are still my favorite way to enjoy items such as kalbi ribs, Argentinianstyle marinated skirt steak and Caribbean coconut-infused pork tenderloin. I could go on and on, but the point is, the cooler temperatures tend to make indoors as the place to prepare my delectable chow.

Now, I’m no mathematician, but I do know that cool weather plus fall produce equals belly-warming chowders.

Chowders purportedly began as simple stews prepared on sailing ships, consisting of seafood and salt pork, which were thickened with hard tack. Today, we recognize two distinct types of chowders: cream-based and tomato-based. The creambased varieties are associated with New England, where the frigid cold winters make these hearty soups a most welcome treat.

At the end of the day, do we in the 904 really care about New England? I should hope not! They can keep their stinking Patriots and just … well, you know what I mean. I’m ashamed to admit it, though, but I’m definitely smitten with their version of chowder.

So when the temps dipped into the 50s the other day, I began to assemble a NEFlorida version of this cold-weather delicacy. This Cheffed-Up version is

OVERSET

not overly thick. You can always add a cornstarch slurry if you like it more viscous.

CHEF BILL’S MAYPORT SHRIMP & CORN CHOWDER Ingredients • 1 Tbsp. butter • 1 onion, diced • 2 celery ribs, diced • 4 bacon slices, cubed • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 bouquet garni • 6 ears of corn, shucked • 1 lb. Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 inch • 40 oz. chicken broth • 1 cup heavy cream • Half-pound Mayport shrimp, peeled & deveined, cut in half lengthwise (butterflied) • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions 1. Roast the corn in a 350˚ oven 20 minutes. Cool. Cut kernels from cobs.

2. Heat butter in a Dutch oven. Brown bacon on medium heat, remove to a paper towel. Sweat the onion until translucent; add celery and garlic and half the roasted corn. Sauté for several minutes. Add corn cobs. Season.

3. Add chicken broth and bouquet garni.

Simmer 20 minutes. Add potatoes, simmer 10 minutes. Remove corn cobs, making sure to scrape the liquid back into the pan.

4. Put the remaining corn and heavy cream in a blender and purée.

5. Stir cream and corn into the soup.

Check seasoning, simmer until potatoes are soft.

6. Sauté shrimp and use as garnish with the cooked bacon.

Until we cook again, Chef Bill Thompson cheffedup@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Email Chef Bill Thompson, owner of Fernandina Beach's Amelia Island Culinary Academy, at cheffedup@folioweekly.com, for inspiration and to get Cheffed-Up!

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IF YOU HAVE A PET, CHANCES ARE YOU HAVE SCADSS of pictures of them stored on your phone, or in an actual photo album, old-schoolstyle. Pets are always doing something that’s photo-worthy—even when being naughty.

But quantity doesn’t equal quality. It’s better to have a small collection of incredible pet photography that artfully captures your furry friend’s true essence.

Leading the pack with his distinctive style, Shane Patterson is one of Jacksonville’s most sought-after pet photographers. His photog experience—and passion for animals—gives him an unmatched ability to create unique, whimsical pet portraits.

I spoke with Shane to learn what it’s like behind the lens.

Davi: How did you get into the business of photographing pets?

Shane: I’ve been helping my wife with our photography business for years, so it seemed only natural to get behind the camera on my own ventur. Pet photography spoke to me in a way that human portraiture never has.

You really capture the character of each animal. What’s your secret?

A relaxed pet is a photogenic pet! I try to stay calm to make sure the pet won’t feel anxious or afraid. A relaxed pet can be themselves and that will translate on camera.

How do you engage the animal and get just the right shot to show its personality?

Every pet is different, so what works for one might not entice another. Treats work well, and some respond better to toys and noises, but I have to be quick to grab the shot.

What’s the main challenge when you’re working with dogs?

Understanding what makes each dog “tick.”

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What quality do you need most to be a good pet photographer?

Patience! The perfect shot takes time. When the session doesn’t go as planned, sit back, let the shots come to you. Don’t force them.

Any tips for taking great dog portraits?

Keep it fun and try to catch the dog in their element. Whether they’re energetic and playful or a cuddlebug, the best portraits capture the spirit of the subject.

How do you describe your style?

I like to think of my style as fun and bright while still classic and simple.

What’s your goal for your photography?

My goal is to capture the unique personality of each pet and create amazing photographs to be cherished for all time.

Why should pet parents have professional photos made of their pet?

Simply put, pets are part of the family.

Phone photos are fun, but to create important keepsakes, only a professional pet photographer can deliver the quality you want. Once these moments are captured, you’ll have them forever and will have no doubt of their worth.

You don’t have to have a dog or cat to know that taking pet pictures of pets is tricky. It takes time, patience and skill to snap artful images. Folks with a knack for getting such images have a keen eye and a gift—with photography and animals.

Davi mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ Davi the dachshund is never camera-shy—he’s always striking a cute pose!

PET TIP: DOGS & CATS IN YOUR BED–YES OR NO? SURE, SLEEPING SINGLE IN A DOUBLE BED CAN BE LONESOME. But don’t put Phydeaux or Pheelyx in the awkward position of being your constant companion. For some animals, it’s natural to cuddle doon wi’ wee bairnes, but others–especially cats–like some Me time. Being at your beck and call all day is tough enough; don’t expect pets to hang out all night, too. Then there’s allergies (theirs and yours) to consider, and asthma (yours) and comfort. Animals are just as restless and wiggly as people, often moreso. And how about intimacy (yours, with your partner)? If your furry friends are used to being in bed with you, they may view your beloved as a usurper.

And we all know how uncomfortable that can be. So think twice before inviting pups and kits up on the mattress with you.

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BREW AT THE ZOO • The 12th annual fundraiser, with cuisine and drink from local restaurants, animal encounters, games and live music, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy., Northside, 757-4463, ext. 196.

IT’S ALL ABOUT OUR PETS WOOD WORKSHOP • The fundraiser, hosted by Fur Sisters, Furever Urs Rescue and Hammer & Stain, gives animal lovers the opportunity to build something beautiful and support their furry friends as well. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 10, Hammer & Stain, 469 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 7, Atlantic Beach, 834-9690.

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PETSMART CHARITIES NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEKEND • PetSmart has saved more than 8 million pets through adoption programs like this one, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9, 10 & 11 at 13141 City Station Dr., 696-0289; 356 Monument Rd., 724-4600; 10261 River Marsh Dr., 997-1335; 8801 Southside Blvd., 519-8878; 11700 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19, 831-3466; 1919 Wells Rd., 579-2362; 9515 Crosshill Blvd., Ste. 113, 777-8688; 1956 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 853-2135; 1779 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 495-0785, petsmart.com.

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Hello, I’m Bella. I’ve been told I’m a nice girl. I’m seeking a new place to live with a cool family to call my own. I can play, snuggle and even keep you warm with my soft beautiful fur! See for yourself–visit Jax Humane, 8464 Beach Blvd., Southside! Open daily.

NASSAU COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES ADOPT A PET • There are oodles of dogs and cats waiting for a nice, warm, clean, happy home. Viewing hours are Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 86078 License Rd., Fernandina, 530-6150, nassaucountyfl.com. Check downloadable application for details and fees.

PET PSYCHIC READINGS • Constance Frankenberg holds readings noon-5 p.m. Nov. 18, Salty Paws, 677 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 372-9433. You may be able to understand what your pet is feeling or communicate with your pet who has passed. Half readings are $45. For details, appointments and fees, call 800-588-3659, constancefrankenberg.com. _____________________________________ To list your pet event, send the name, time, date, location (complete street address, city), admission price, and a contact number and/or website to print, to mdryden@ folioweekly.com.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD BETTER THAN OLD YELLER’S FATE For some, Disneyland and Walt Disney World are more than amusement parks. Take Jodie Jackson Wells of Boca Raton—in 2009, after her mother died, Wells took some of her ashes to Disney World and spread them on one of her mom’s favorite spots along the It’s a Small World ride. Later, she leapt over a barricade at Cinderella’s Castle and flung ashes from both hands as she cavorted on the lawn.

“Anyone who knew my mom knew Disney was her happy place,” Wells told The Wall Street Journal. For the theme parks, though, ash-spreading presents a constant cleanup challenge, referred to by the code “HEPA cleanup” among custodians. Alex Parone of Saratoga Springs, New York, sprinkled his mom’s ashes in a flowerbed, then got on It’s a Small World. “I was still crying. That song is playing over and over again, and there are those happy little animatronic things. I remember thinking, ‘This is weird.’” A Disney spokesperson said: “This type of behavior is strictly prohibited and unlawful.” Anaheim Police Department confirmed spreading ashes without permission is a misdemeanor.

SHOULDA WATCHED VOLCANOS & STUFF An unnamed U.S. Geological Survey employee invited malware into the government agency’s computer system by going more than 9,000 porn websites on his work computer, according to an inspector general’s report.

On Oct. 30, the Washington Post reported many websites were Russian. The malware spread to the entire network at the USGS. The employee saved images from the sites on a USB drive and personal cellphone, which also had malware. The Office of the Inspector General made recommendations to the USGS about preventing future malware infections, and a spokesperson for the IG’s office said the employee no longer works at USGS. C’MON, KIDS, BE LIKE HE-MAN & SHE-RA!

Two mothers are suing Adventure Learning Center day care in St. Louis over a December 2016 incident, when teachers organized a “fight club” among preschoolers. According to Fox 2 TV, the idea was to entertain the kids

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while the heater was broken. The 10-year-old sibling of one of the preschoolers was in the room next door and captured video of the fights with an iPad, then texted the video to his mom, Nicole Merseal, who believes the fight was broken up only because she called the center director. The video shows one teacher jumping up and down in excitement as another one puts “Incredible Hulk” fists on the kids. Center cameras got more than 30 minutes of fighting. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute, but the teachers were fired and the center has been through more inspections, scoring in 26 violations. The lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial in December.

GEEZ, HOW MANY COPIES OF WAR & PEACE ARE THERE? When October Books, a shop in

Southampton, England, got ready to move up the street to a new building on Oct. 28, about 250 people showed up, volunteering to form a human chain, handing the shop’s more than 2,000 books 160 yards from one location to the other. “It’s amazing. The power of community coming together and achieving something like this,” said Jani Franck, who was one link in the chain. October Books was forced to relocate when the landlord upped the rent. “It was a tremendous show of support ... and we’re moved and incredibly touched by it,” store employee Clare Diaper told the Guardian.

ANYONE CHECK THAT WHEEL IN THE SKY?

After the package bomb scares in New York and Florida, things were tense in Charlotte, North Carolina, early on Oct. 30 when mailroom employees at Duke Energy found a suspicious incoming package. They welcomed Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and bomb squad with “Open Arms.” The building and area roads were evacuated as officials investigated. But WBTV “Faithfully” reported the small, hand-addressed manila envelope was “Worlds Apart” from a mail bomb: It held a cassette tape with songs by the band Journey.

To which we say, “Don’t Stop Believin’” in your fellow ’80s music-loving humans. weirdnewstips@amuniversal.com

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

Folio Weekly helps you connect with that dreamboat you saw in the produce aisle or the hot hunk by the lifeguard stand. Go to folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html, fill out the FREE form correctly (40 words or fewer, dammit) by 5 p.m. THURSDAY for the next Wednesday’s FW. And who knows? Even the losers get lucky sometimes!

RUMI, HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW, RAIN & MARIAH CAREY ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1994, Aries pop diva Mariah Carey and an associate wrote the song “All I Want for Christmas is You.” It took them 15 minutes. It’s generated $60 million in royalties. I wish I could unconditionally predict that you, too, will efficiently create something valuable. Current planetary alignments do suggest such a development is more possible than usual. I tend to be conservative in prophecies, so I won’t guarantee anything like $60 million. Your reward may be more spiritual than financial.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): An interactive post at Reddit.com asked readers to write of “the most underrated feeling of all time.” One person wrote, “When you change the sheets on your bed.” Another extolled “the feeling that comes when you pay all your bills and you’ve still got money in the bank.” Others offered, “dancing under the rain,” “physical contact like a pat on the back when you’re really touch starved” and “listening to a song the first time and it’s so good you can’t stop smiling.” The next two weeks bring a flood of pleasurable underrated feelings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer,” wrote Gemini author Henry Lawson.

What methods make you feel like you’ve drunk a few beers but don’t involve drinking a few beers? If not, find at least one. It’ll be very important in the weeks ahead to have a way to alter, expand or purify your consciousness without relying on literal intoxicants or drugs. The goal: leave your groove before it devolves into a rut.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Here are five failed predictions. 1.) “There is no likelihood man can ever tap the power of the atom.” – Robert Miliham, 1923 Nobel Laureate, Physics. 2.) “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. [It] is … of no value to us.” – Western Union internal memo, 1876. 3.) “Rail travel at high speeds isn’t possible because passengers, unable to breathe, would die of asphyxia.” – Dionysius Lardner, scientist, 1830. 4.) “There’s no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.” – Ken Olson, Digital Equipment Corporation president, 1977. 5.) “Most Cancerians will never overcome their tendencies toward hypersensitivity, procrastination and fear of success.” – Lanira Kentsler, astrologer, 2018. What you do for the next 12 months may permanently refute that last one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): German scientists have created cochlear implants for gerbils that were genetically modified, enabling the creatures to “listen” to light. The researchers’ work is dedicated to finding ways to improve the lives of those with hearing impairments. What is the equivalent of you having the power to “hear light”? “That makes no sense,” you may protest, or “There’s no practical value to think about such an impossibility.” Make the effort anyway. Stretching your imagination past its limits is the healing you need. It’ll be unexpectedly practical.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here’s useful wisdom from poet Rumi. “Our defects are the ways that glory gets manifested,” he said. “Keep looking at the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.” Playwright Harrison David Rivers interprets Rumi’s words: “Don’t look away from your pain, don’t disengage from it, because that pain is the source of your power.”

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You need to meditate on these perspectives. To promote more healing, here’s a clue from poet Anna Kamienska: “Where your pain is, there your heart lies also.” (Rumi is translated by Coleman Barks; Kamienska by Clare Cavanagh.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Artist David Hockney is proud of how undemanding he is to his friends and associates. “People tell me they open my emails first,” he says, “because they aren’t demands and you don’t need to reply. They’re simply for pleasure.” He likes to give small gifts often. “I draw flowers every day and send them to my friends so they get fresh blooms.” Hockney seems to share an idea with author Gail Godwin, who writes, “How easy it was to make people happy, when you didn’t want or need anything from them.” Have fun using these approaches in the weeks ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I’m not a wanderer, voyager, entrepreneur or swashbuckler now. I had a lot of experience with those roles. I know secrets of how and why to be all four. In the next few weeks, you may benefit in unforeseen ways from researching and embodying roles of curious wanderer, brave voyager, savvy entrepreneur and prudent swashbuckler.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The best thing one can do when it is raining is let it rain.” That brilliant idea is from poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Let it be an inspiring metaphor in the weeks ahead. When it rains, let it rain; don’t waste time and emotional energy complaining. Refrain from defining the rain as a negative event because, after all, it’s perfectly natural, and it’s crucial for making crops grow and replenishing our water supply. Your metaphorical “rain” will be equally useful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected transformation,” writes activist and author Elif Shafak. “If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven’t loved enough.” You’re in a phase when close alliances should be activating healing changes in your life. If for some reason they’re not yet awash in the exciting emotions of redemption and reinvention, get started on instigating experimental acts of intimacy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be an especially arousing influence in the weeks ahead. You’ll be inspiring and disorienting to those around you, with unpredictable results. How many transformations will you unleash? How many expectations will you dismantle? How many creative disruptions will you induce? For best results, I’ll pray to the Goddess of Productive Fun, begging Her to ensure the commotions and uproars you catalyze will be in service to love and kindness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson wasn’t always a wild and crazy writer. Early in his career, he made an effort to compose respectable, measured prose. When he finally gave up on that and decided he could “get away with” a more uninhibited style, he described it as being “like falling down an elevator shaft and landing in a pool full of mermaids.” I foresee a metaphorically comparable development in your future.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

Thursday, Nov. 8 is Dunce Day. Saturday, Nov. 10 is USMC Day. And Tuesday, Nov. 13 is Sadie Hawkins Day. We wore that dunce cap a few times in grade school, so that’s a big N-to-the-O. We dated a Gyrene once. Once. So … Sadie Hawkins. Remember Al Capp? Daisy Mae, Li’l Abner an’ them-all? Ol’ Sadie (and all wimmenfolk) were given just one day to hit on the man o’ their dreams. Go find real love with FW ISUs! We liked the Shmoos best, but Moonbeam McSwine and most of the folks in Dogpatch were fun, too. Go to folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html* and follow these easy steps on the path to love: One:

Write a very brief headline so the person recalls the moment you met, like, “ISU at the barn-raisin’ Saturday week.”

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Describe the person, like, “You: Blue-’n’-white gingham, cutoffs, knee-high Fryes.”

Three: Describe yourself, like, “Me: New Stetson, old Levis, flannel shirt.”

Four: Describe the moment, like, “You said I was the spittin’ image of Stupefyin’ Jones.

I declared you the very picture of gracious beauty. We kept lyin’ like that all night.”

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We caught up with Marryin’ Sam and the rest is history. Send your special fella/gal a 40-WORD message; no names, emails, websites. Find love with our ISUs at folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html! *(or email mdryden@folioweekly.com and we’ll work it out)

AFC EAST HAIL MARY You: Pretty ponytail through your Bills hat; passionate about your team. Me: Mind racing under Jets hat when you appeared. We talked for a minute before you left with friends. Our teams suck, but we wouldn’t. When: Oct. 14.

Where: Hoptinger, Jax Beach. #1713-1107 RED HAIR MONSTER HOOTS You: Dancing; one of the twins fell out your top -) Me: Accordion player, tripped on mic cord, hit my head! Awoke from coma, thought of you! I’ll be at the Pot Sunday, boogie-ready. Be there. When: July 4, 1998. Where: Crab Pot. #1712-1024 I WONDER U Saturday thrift-store shopping. U said u liked my shirt and showed me your ankle tattoo. Very symbolic meeting. Wish we’d talked a little more. Let’s trade bootlegs. Acknowledge me. When: Sept. 22. Where: Betty Griffin Center Thrift Shoppe, St. Augustine. #1711-1003 HARVARD AVE. UBER RIDER You: Tall, attractive student advisor. Me: Drove you from friend’s house. Thanks for $10 tip.

I liked our conversations along the way; key things in common. Talk again? If you feel the same, please respond. When: Sept. 8. Where: Riverside. #1710-0919 GOLDEN CORRAL SAN JOSE You: Dining solo, booth behind us, blonde hair/ beard, gorgeous blue eyes, blue shirt, jeans, white van. Me: With mom, son; brunette, Jags shirt, black shorts, black car. Let’s meet.

Single? Coffee? When: Aug. 18. Where: Golden Corral. #1709-0829

HAWAIIAN SHIRT, GIN & TONIC Outside bar.

You said my drink looked good. Me: “Only drink worth bootlegging.” You: Sharp, white slacks, heels, blue blouse; late friends. Wish they’d stood you up; we would’ve had fun. Try again?

When: July 18. Where: PV Pussers. #1706-0725 SUN-RAY FRONT LINE You: Cool couple. Man, patterned button-up. Woman, hip glasses, platform shoes. Us: Tall brunette, floral dress.

Man, average height, white button-up. In chaotic Hearts Beat Loud crowd. Bonded over Sun-Ray’s beauty. Dig your vibe; meet again? When: July 8.

Where: Sun-Ray Cinema. #1705-0711 FIREHOUSE “O” You: Silver shorts, black hat, orange nails. Me: Camo hat, brown T-shirt.

Wanted to talk; you left. Thought of you rest of day. Make it every day? When: 12:30 p.m. June 21. Where: 5 Points Firehouse Subs. #1704-0627 BLACK 4-DOOR CADILLAC You watched me putting a shot back into the back of my car. You stopped and had your flashers on and I was too shy to stop. I wish I had. When: June 13. Where: Home Depot Lane Ave. #1703-0620

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SANDY TOES & A ROSE Connex Made You: Mocked my princess-wedding dreams, then strode over sand, rose in hand. Young men admired your moxie. Me: Sure you’re a romantic. Hard to surf the pier’s 1-2’ without longboard. Hang yours in my garage? When: May 21. Where: Jax Beach Pier. #1702-0620

PETITE BRUNETTE ON BICYCLE You: Bicycling. Me: Driving. I stopped, asked you for directions. You seemed shy but friendly. Coffee at Bold Bean? When: Aug. 7.

Where: Avondale. #1708-0822

EASTER SUNDAY: THIS IS SILLY You: Serving, tall, tattoos, beautiful eyes; sweeping close by on purpose? Me: Dirty blonde, striped dress, dark lipstick, lunch, parents. Eyes met.

Should’ve left my number. Can I sit in your section next time? When: April 1. Where: Black Sheep. #1701-0606

SOUTHERN GROUNDS BLEND You: Pretty lady, khaki shorts, print top, recommended dark roast coffee. Me: Blue shirt, jean shorts. Single?

Would’ve liked to chat, but with yoga friends.

Namaste! When: July 29. Where: San Marco Southern Grounds. #1707-0808

ROYAL AUSSIE AIR FORCE Dreamboat RAAF sharing vegan chia pudding with pal. Your flight suit hunkiness make me speechless. We shared a table; I blushed a lot, too shy to say hi; I am now! Meet for pudding? When: May 23. Where: Southern Roots Filling Station. #1700-0530

WEED FAMU’s HEMP LAB is open for business

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY IS AWESOME. ITS marching band is world-class, Homecoming is as much fun as anything in the state, and the spirit runs deep.

The school, founded in Tallahassee in 1887, is widely recognized as among the very best in the nation, by any objective standard. Now the venerable institution has expanded into cannabis research. On Oct. 30, The Tallahassee Democrat’s Byron Dobson reported that one Peter Harris had been hired to oversee the medical marijuana operations at FAMU, whose “Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program” was announced earlier this year.

According to official FAMU documents, Florida law provides a mandate for hemp research. Pamela Lightbourne of Procurement Services drafted an Invitation to Negotiate stating that Florida Statute 1004.447 and subsequent rulings “provide the guidelines for FAMU and UF to approve public private partnership research initiatives with growers, investors and our faculty and staff. We believe our hemp research efforts may provide meaningful new agricultural crop alternatives to farmers throughout the state.”

Another procurement document, from Sept.

5, solicited a media partner, advertising that FAMU “is executing a Florida legislative education initiative designed to inform minority communities about the medical use of marijuana and the impact of the illegal use of marijuana on minority communities. FAMU is seeking proposals from a consultant to partner with FAMU to help create a branding campaign that will be utilized on multiple media platforms.”

There’s plenty of funding to go around.

The legislation allocates $10 of every medical marijuana card fee, which is currently $75. It could easily raise it to $100 or lower it to $50 with no real disruption of applicants; it will still issue cards like Topps Stadium Club in 1991.

REEFERS AND RATTLERS

The Tallahassee Democrat’s Dobson cited Department of Health figures indicating that FAMU has made $885,000 so far, and spent only $132,000. Another $125,000 will go to the director, with subsequent funds going into development of the FAMU Center for Medical Marijuana Education, based at the FAMU Foundation in Tallahassee.

“The money is deposited into the FAMU Medical Marijuana Education Account,” wrote Dobson, “an interest-bearing account maintained by the university and administered by the Division of Research. With Harris’s appointment, FAMU is expected to accelerate its role in the project, which the Legislative Black Caucus was instrumental in getting included in legislation signed by Gov. Rick Scott.”

The arrangement makes a lot of sense, given the Tallahassee school’s prestige as a jewel in the HCBU crown and its proximity to the levers of state power. At current growth rates, cannabis and hemp could be making money for Florida to rival tech and tourism, even citrus and dairy in the long-term–assuming further liberalization of policy. At the very least, it’s a forward-thinking move on their part.

It also opens the door to expanding educational efforts begun this summer with “Marijuana Law and Policy,” a course taught by Professor Tamieka Range of the FAMU College of Law, based in Orlando. Jade Jacobs of student newspaper The Famuan says it is “the first law school in the state of Florida, and the 14th institution in the nation, to offer cannabis courses.”

That’s pretty cool, though as a UF alum, I’m shocked that the Gators got beat to the jump on this one. Well-played!

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FOLIO VOICES : BACKPAGE EDITORIAL I DISLIKE THE CURRENT PRESIDENT for his spoiling the word “trump” for everyone else. I dislike the current president for dragging the beloved Sir Elton John into the Washington administration chaos by calling Kim Jong-Un “Little Rocket Man.” I dislike him for staining future children’s textbook montages of U.S. presidents.

But, mostly, I dislike the current president because I remember Tuesdays, when the nuns would stop class and have us say a silent prayer for world peace, when we youngsters would go outside to hear the sound of warning sirens bounce off the neighborhood houses. The tone changed depending on which direction your ears were facing, or if it was echoing off trees and garages.

In the world in which I grew up, nuclear bombs could come raining down at any second, any month, any day or year. Such was the Cold War. I lived every day knowing that those bombs were a mere buttonpush away.

We learned to live with that knowledge. All of us. We all shared in that threat of annihilation. We all shared in a pervasive hopelessness.

And then the Cold War ended.

The threat—and the crippling fear—were suddenly gone. The world breathed a sigh of relief. And then that world even started disarming, promising to never move backward, to never again risk ruination in the name of misguided nationalism.

Then, in 2016, we elected the current president. And we are moving backward.

I dislike the current president because, through his bumbling ineptitude and utter lack of even the most rudimentary knowledge of nuclear arms, he has brought back the threat of imminent nuclear war.

I dislike the current president because, for the first time since 1953, the Doomsday Clock is two minutes to midnight.

As they moved the minute hand, the clock’s monitoring scientists cited “[t]he failure of world leaders to deal with looming threats of nuclear war.”

For a while I had rid myself of the innate dread of nuclear annihilation. I had put behind me megatonnage figures and blast radii schematics. I stopped calculating how many times over we could blow up the world.

While I know now that we cannot destroy the Earth itself, we do have the means to eliminate a great deal of its life forms—predominantly humans. The flora and fauna of the planet have survived disasters and extinctions and climate changes for millions, if not billions of years. Sea life would be relatively unaffected, as would most self-sufficient ecosystems outside the direct nuclear blast zones. Even in the very core of those zones, the storied cockroach and scorpion would continue to thrive as if nothing had happened.

We humans would not be as fortunate. In densely populated areas, most humans would be vaporized immediately. Many more would be killed in the aftermath. There might be survivors, but not many—just remote populations and those outside the fallout zone who prove resourceful or ruthless enough.

Concentrated city populations, however, would experience the full force of nuclear war. First strikes would be reserved for areas containing important military, communication, logistic and supply chain elements.

Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida. It is home to three U.S. Naval facilities. It’s one of the Atlantic Coast’s busiest seaports and a major rail hub.

So I dislike the current president for making me live in a first-strike city.

affairs and his pseudo-toughguy bluster have dredged up resentments that had lain dormant for decades.

He has most famously and most clumsily prodded North Korea. With the eyes of the world watching, he allowed himself and our entire nation to be played like a fiddle by the only world leader who even comes close to being as unstable as he is. Alternating currents of amity and animosity toward North Korea make the incongruousness of threats from both sides even more volatile.

In his sociopathic obsession with undoing everything implemented by his predecessor Barack Obama, he moronically violated the Iran nuclear deal, thus opening the door for that country’s nuclear proliferation.

Most likely at Russia’s behest, he has implemented an isolationist foreign policy that threatens world order and undermines NATO and other crucial alliances.

Finally, in October, he announced plans to pull out of the historic 1987 IntermediateRange Nuclear Forces Treaty.

So the Doomsday Clock has been advanced to two minutes to midnight, and those of us who lived through the Cold War are forced to revisit that anxiety. Gone is the certainty we felt that the Earth would survive for at least our lifetime, if not for generations to come.

On the bright side, most of us already know what to expect.

Honestly, facing the eminent doom of the human race is like riding a bike: once you learn, you can simply re-position yourself back under the dour pallor in which you were raised. Except that now we have to introduce that doom to a new generation.

I dislike the current president for inflicting the ominous pall of nuclear threat upon the generation that has never had to live beneath the threat under which I was raised. I am ashamed that children who are just becoming socially sentient will do so in a world that is regressing into a period of peril and risk.

Despite the seriousness of exposing children to the threat of nuclear war, don’t expect to hear the current president address the issue. Instead, our Distractor-in-Chief deflects from the issue whenever he needs to.

And that’s OK. As long as he feels the need to distract us from the nuclear issue, he can’t use it as a distraction. And it is as a distraction that the nuclear arsenal is at its most dangerous.

The Mueller investigation looms over the Oval Office. The president’s co-conspirators are being picked off one by one, and they’re singing to the feds. The walls are closing in.

Here’s my fear: when Mueller comes to drag him away in handcuffs, this deranged individual might parry with the greatest distraction in human history—an all-out global thermonuclear war.

I resent having to wonder if that’s going to happen. I resent having to deal with nuclear anxiety all over again.

Still, if the sirens do suddenly echo through the neighborhood, a deeply embedded cue will have me murmuring a prayer for world peace. I’m not built for duckand-cover these days, but I just might take refuge in a building like my old school.

Speaking of which, I dislike the current president for bringing back asbestos, too.

Johnny Masiulewicz mail@folioweekly.com __________________________________________________ Masiulewicz is a writer and poet living in Jacksonville..

DR. OR’NGELOVE Or HOW I LEARNED to DISLIKE THE PRESIDENT and Once Again FEAR THE BOMB But Jacksonville wasn’t a first-strike city when I moved here.

Neither was my hometown of Chicago.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, there were no more first-strike cities. The average American might not have fully comprehended the implications of U.S./USSR nuclear drawdown. I sure didn’t. But every American knew that the nuclear arms race was over.

Gone from the zeitgeist were scenarios of the nuclear apocalypse that had frightened us all. Gone were the fears of Doomsday occurring during our lifetime. Gone was that feeling of dread.

Who knew where all that energy could go? An opening was created for positivity, for the creation of art, the loving dedication to a good day’s work, the love of our fellow man or the creation of babies born into a world without the looming threat of nuclear war.

Perhaps this is the root of what happened in November 2016. Did we become complacent because the single greatest threat to human existence—the Sword of Damocles under which we were raised—was out of the picture? Perhaps we felt that because we had survived that threat, there was nothing left that could harm us now.

But there was something, and it’s sitting in the Oval Office at this very moment.

Label him however your perception prescribes; the one universal certainty is that he knows absolutely nothing about the position into which he was elected, nothing about governance, nothing about international detente, nothing about our Constitution. He knows absolutely nothing about what it means to be POTUS, and that includes control of the nation’s nuclear arsenal.

He knows nothing about the nuclear triad. We made fun of Dubya for saying “nucular,” but I bet he knew what the “nucular” triad was.

I dislike the current president for asking what good is a nuclear arsenal if we don’t use it.

With no knowledge of stewardship, the president is leading the whole world straight into the maw of possible nuclear aggression.

The earliest steps on the path were taken almost immediately at the start of his presidency, with all his talk about the new “toy” he had at his disposal. The reality-show approach—“We’ll see what happens”—to important world

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