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Heart disease and heart rhythm disorders remain leading causes of serious health complications in the United States. One of the most common conditions is atrial fibrillation, or AFib, an irregular …
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By Anthony Magnano, M.D., Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside
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3/12/26
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Players by the Sea continues its 61st season with “Every Brilliant Thing,” a beautiful, immersive play about the small things that make life worth living.
The play, making its Jacksonville …
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3/5/26
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For decades, we have been conditioned to measure health by weight. Lower the number on the scale, shrink the body, burn more calories. The message has been consistent and persistent. Smaller equals …
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By Marie Merritt
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3/5/26
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There is so much to learn about flowers and gardening! Test your knowledge with these fun trivia questions (answers below):
1. Which of these flowers is native to North America?
A) …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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3/4/26
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Shady Rest Alpacas is a fun, educational and sustainable farm in Jacksonville. The owner, Trina Hope, is an animal lover and has a heart for all animals. She said alpacas were never on her radar …
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By Taylor Colby
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3/1/26
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Beaches Fine Arts continues its collaboration with the UNF Jazz Studies Program, UNF School of Music and UNF Great American Jazz Series with the presentation of the internationally renowned New York …
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2/26/26
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Artists from around the globe will converge on St. Augustine’s sidewalks, streets and lawns this spring to capture the city’s Old-World charm on canvas. Enticed by Spanish-style architecture, …
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2/26/26
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Once again this year, local residents and visitors alike had an ideal opportunity to explore Amelia Island’s culinary traditions and award-winning restaurant scene.
Amelia Island Restaurant …
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By Shaun Ryan
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2/25/26
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The blooming of azaleas marks the beginning of spring in the southern United States. These evergreen shrubs show off seasonal blossoms in pinks, purples, reds and whites. Azaleas are widely …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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2/25/26
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The award-winning St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is set for March 14-15. The festival celebrating Celtic culture began in 2011 and has grown exponentially over the years.
In …
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By Taylor Colby
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2/25/26
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Malinda Everson has been the executive director of Habitat St. Johns for nine years and has helped to grow the organization from building four-to-six houses per year to 20. She said every year, …
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By Taylor Colby
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2/19/26
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Step into the Brown Family YMCA at 170 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, and the results of its recent transformation are immediately apparent. Everything is brighter, more inviting.
“I’m …
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By Shaun Ryan
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2/19/26
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The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office hosted its annual Valentine’s Day group wedding and vow renewal ceremony Friday, Feb. 13, at The Carriage House, …
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2/19/26
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As temperatures start to warm up, we are reminded that spring is almost here and energized to begin tending to our gardens and landscapes! February is an ideal time to plan your spring projects and …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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2/19/26
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Here’s a sample of the many local programs enjoyed by local seniors.
THE PLAYERS COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
The following programs will be held at COA’s THE PLAYERS Community …
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By Shaun Ryan
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2/12/26
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Sheretta Joseph is the owner and director of Ready, Set, Go, Learn Childcare, which is located on Jacksonville’s Northside.
On Saturday, Feb. 7, Ready, Set, Go, Learn hosted their “My Hero …
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By Sylvie McCarthy
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2/12/26
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Symbolizing admiration, happiness and love, the dianthus flower is blooming now, just in time for Valentine’s Day! These fragrant plants make beautiful gifts on their own or combined with other …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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2/12/26
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Gordon R. Baroni of Sharon, Pennsylvania, and Marqueta J. Gontkovsky of Warren, Ohio, were married on Feb. 13, 1956, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Warren, Ohio.
This year, they proudly …
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2/12/26
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Lizzie Merritt, a Ponte Vedra resident, has recently released her newest book, “LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss.”
Merritt never thought of herself as a writer but after reading …
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By Sylvie McCarthy
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2/6/26
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Many of us are frustrated with the appearance of our beautiful flowers and trees. Winter’s cooler temperatures can be challenging for our favorite heat-loving plants! But do not despair; many of …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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2/5/26
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It is hard to resist squeezing the sides of a snapdragon bloom to watch its “jaws” open and snap shut. These flowers add beautiful color to your garden and are ideal to plant in cooler …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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1/22/26
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The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office will host its annual Valentine’s Day group wedding and vow renewal ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13.
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1/16/26
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Kevin Carrico, president of the Jacksonville City Council, and Daysi Jacobson, founder and CEO of Daysi Jacobson Accounting and Jacobson Wealth Builders, announced their marriage on Dec. 13, 2025. …
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1/15/26
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Winter has arrived in North Florida, and we still have several more weeks before spring planting to avoid the chance for frosts. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have color in your landscape now! …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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1/15/26
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The Recorder’s garden columnist, Kathy Esfahani of Kathy’s Creative Gardens & Nursery, shares her tips for growing gorgeous gardens in Northeast Florida.
The landscape can seem a …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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1/8/26
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