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Now or never

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Northeast Florida is at a crossroads of history for land conservation, and it is literally now or never. The people of Florida and their leaders have stepped up to the plate. Now it is time for you, the landowners, to step up to the plate in response.

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Scenes at Social Security

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

When it comes to people-watching pastimes, there is no shortage of locales in which to partake. A federal agency like the Social Security Administration in Jacksonville would not typically make any art-of-observation bucket list.

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U.S. Representative Bean: Constituent service

Steve Nicklas

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Aaron Bean affectionately embraces supporters and includes them on his team. The group, “The Bean Team,” is vigorously sprouting. But the newest aspect of the team is making a splash like a dolphin at a Sea World show. It resembles a jumping bean. As a new U.S.

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Compromise is worth the effort

Howard Pines

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

A few weeks back, we were with some friends vacationing in Palm Desert. One of our favorite events is the U.S. Open, and we were looking forward to watching both the semifinals and the finals on our TV.

Spanish moss covering trees is a common part of our natural and built environments. Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Extension

A Spanish beard

Taylor Clem

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Unplugging in the wild is a breath of fresh air. Have you ever spent time paddling a wilderness trail, exploring the depths of the swamps, rivers and marshes? A silence from our busy lives becomes supplanted with a harmony of nature.

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What we were meant to be, and will one day become

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

There are two things that all Christians know: that we’re sinful people who’ve fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). And that we’re justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus (Romans 3:24-26).

Raven paints on-site at the Arts Market. Submitted photo

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Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

The Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 6-12, 2023.

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Color rules – these are the basics interior designers swear by for choosing a palette

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

In my experience working with clients, I find them struggling as they try to find a pillow to match the exact color in their rug and so they miss out on a sale or a great item that will enhance their space, creating depth through a color scheme and their finished product does not have the impact...

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Nobody asked me but…

Howard Pines

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Jimmy Cannon time again. Jimmy was a favorite columnist who wrote “Nobody asked me but ….” He died in 1973 and when I have enough material, I try to replicate his column. Love it. NY Mets spend the most money in baseball and have one of the worst records.

Genesis’ new style begins with its crest grille and jeweled lights. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

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The Genesis G90 flagship makes a statement

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

For nearly as long as the auto industry has existed, luxury automakers would produce a flagship sedan, a full-size executive model that would characterize the best engineering and design the brand could offer.