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Local Students Among Participants of Coveted Disney Dreamers Academy

March 17, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Two Jacksonville youth were among 100 out of thousands selected for the 10th Annual Disney Dreamers Academy in partnership with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. For four intensive days, students are […]

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Jax Jazz Lovers Trek to Orlando for a weekend All Star Jazz Line-up

March 15, 2017 admin 0

The inaugural Orlando Jazz festival was held over the weekend to a sold out crowd. Thousands of jazz aficionado’s swayed to the jazzy sounds of jazz recorded artists Boney James, Alex Bugnon, Kirk Whalum, Paul […]

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Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebrated on Board Carnival Elation with Area Youth

March 8, 2017 admin 0

A Family-friendly event aboard Carnival Elation in JAXPORT celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday featured a book reading to kids from Heart for Children, a local children’s charity along with a $5,000 donation. Kids enjoyed face-painting and […]

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Foodies Enjoy South Beach for Annual Culinary Festival

March 2, 2017 admin 0

The 16th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami Beach had south beach on fire with a bevy of signature cocktails, entertainment, seminars and tastings. Officially dubbed the Food Network & Cooking Channel South […]

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The 5 Best Places for African-Americans to Travel

February 23, 2017 admin 0

By Oneika The Traveller The top 5 destinations for brothers and sisters seeking adventures abroad. It’s no secret that one of the unofficial aims of my blog is to encourage black people to travel. I have […]

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Women’s Food Alliance Organize for a Culinary “Foodie” Experience

February 1, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Jax Kitchen was the location for the Women’s Food Alliance monthly networking soiree. Hospitality industry staff, entrepreneurs, agencies and members came together to sample vendors food, peruse brochures from culinary schools […]

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First Coast Magazines Toast of the Coast – A Craft Cocktail Competition featuring the best local mixologists

November 29, 2016 admin 0

On Thursday, December 1, First Coast Magazine will host their second annual Toast of the Coast craft cocktail competition showcasing the talent of our region’s best mixologists. Located in the newly renovated Jessie Ball duPont […]

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What goes on in Florida, Can go on in Vegas: The Pursuit of Cuisine, Fun & Entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip!

November 10, 2016 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Wow, wow and wow again! As a young girl growing up watching movies that are now considered classics, I remember the often used moniker, “Go West, young man,”. The moniker was […]

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Carnival Corporation Creates Three Original TV Series for National Networks

October 6, 2016 admin 0

Carnival Corporation Creates Three Original TV Series for National Networks – A Cruise Industry First to Expand Market Three original TV series from world’s largest leisure travel company to air on ABC, NBC and The […]

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Ritzy Ritz-Carlton Legacy Upholds First Class Service and Oceanside Ambiance

September 29, 2016 admin 0

The Ritz Carlton name is synonymous with luxury and first class service. Hidden in the enclave off the Atlantic Ocean of sandy beaches and a turtle named freckles is the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton. Today the […]

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