“Music is the universal language of mankind.” Music has a way of bringing people together, and, for years, in St. Johns County, music lovers at the government level and in the community looked for ways to do that. With beautiful venues like The St. Augustine Amphitheatre and The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, opportunities abound–but […]Read More
Community Content No one understands the power of big events better than the Ocean Center. Just 400 feet from the world-famous Daytona Beach, this premier arena and convention center hosts over 100 events annually. With a 42,000-square-foot arena seating 8,000 guests, a 93,000-square-foot exhibit hall, and an elegant ballroom, the facility is equipped to accommodate […]Read More
Community Content Downtown Ormond Beach has been transformed in the last 30 years. Aging, historic buildings have been restored to their unique grandeur — housing locally-owned restaurants, boutiques and shops, art galleries, museums, businesses and offices. Landscaped medians and crosswalks have been added to Granada Boulevard, the main corridor through the heart of town, helping […]Read More
With art programs for youth and adults, exhibitions, classes, events and more, First Coast Cultural Center is a cultural hub for northeast Florida. Established in 1996, the center moved in December 2023 into a new two-story, 6,000-square-foot home with a $2.2 million purchase price. Operating a non-profit like First Coast Cultural Center is not for […]Read More
If the number of cities competing to be the home of the Florida Museum of Black History is an indication, the cultural landmark will be one of the state’s most popular destinations. More than a dozen communities from across the Sunshine State – including St. Augustine and Daytona Beach – made presentations to the Florida […]Read More
“Nobody paid attention to artificial intelligence (AI) until ChatGPT was released last year. I think there will be uses for [AI] in art that we can’t conceive right now. I think there is concern about whether AI will be writing books or plays. It’s not going to go and write a book itself. As for […]Read More
Florida’s First Coast has a good reputation for first class theater and performing arts, even though it could be argued that our local area has a secret some in the theatre and entertainment world recognize as an arts district on the rise, and with good reason. Beneath its beautiful beaches and scenic landscapes that have […]Read More
Potential. How do we help children in our community – especially children experiencing challenges at home or school – reach their potential? One proven strategy is through the one-to-one mentoring relationships offered through Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County (BBBS). BBBS offers both site and community-based mentoring which match children ages 6-12 with […]Read More
Early in my career, I worked in corporate marketing and communications for a health care company. I was so green that I didn’t yet know the definition of the silo effect – the lack of communication and common goals between departments in an organization. Or maybe it wasn’t because I was green … maybe it […]Read More
SPONSORED CONTENT Fort Mose. While this historic site may not be a household name to all, there’s no question that it should be. Tucked away in northeast St. Augustine, Fort Mose is the site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in what is now the United States, and it was the ultimate destination […]Read More
