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Have you ever had your skin checked by a dermatologist? With summer wrapping up and another year of high-intensity Florida sun in the books, now is probably the right time. But what exactly is a skin …
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By Mitch Brady
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8/6/26
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Sending a child to college marks an important milestone for families, bringing both new opportunities and natural questions. It’s often the first time students manage money independently while …
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By Chris Thompson
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8/5/26
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As families prepare for a new school year, most back-to-school checklists include supplies, new clothes and sports physicals. One item that is often overlooked is a comprehensive eye exam. Yet clear, …
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By Janessa S. Patel, O.D., Florida Eye Specialists
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8/5/26
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If you live in or have visited a big city, you’ve probably run into street vendors — people who sell everything from hot dogs to umbrellas — on the streets and sidewalks. Many of these …
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By Robert R. Franskousky
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8/5/26
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On May 13, my husband, Dale, and I welcomed friends and supporters to our home in Sawgrass Country Club for a private luncheon and fundraiser featuring Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
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By Janet Westling
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7/30/26
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Late summer and early autumn 2026 are shaping up to be a spectacular season for book lovers, bringing everything from high-stakes domestic drama to heart-pounding international intrigue. Here is your …
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By Desiree Bailey
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7/29/26
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It is back to school season, and we are excited to welcome both new and returning students! Throughout the summer, our …
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By Kelly Barrera, District 4 School Board representative
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7/29/26
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Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from science fiction to everyday life. It helps us navigate traffic, select our next movie and even draft emails. Now, it is …
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By Kellie Kelleher-Smith, CAP
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7/29/26
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The story starts with my great-great-grandfather, Andrea DelSignore, a landowner, a farmer and businessman in the town of Sulmona, Italy. Andrea and his wife Cecilia had three sons, Panfilo, Cosimo …
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By Kendra McCrary
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7/29/26
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It was a castle all right. A villa to be precise. The mysterious place that caught our imaginations as kids and wouldn’t let go. Its presence made as much of an impact on us as any of the other …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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7/29/26
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Making a drawing can give anyone a fresh perspective, and it’s one of the surest indicators that a new project is underway. Putting pencil-to-paper helps move things along, even if it’s a …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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7/23/26
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The pain at the pump is real, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Florida drivers have paid as much as 84 cents more per gallon compared to last year as global tension keeps prices anything but …
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By Michelle Troha, Chief Marketing Officer, First Florida Credit Union
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7/23/26
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Summer is heating up! Succulents are a great choice for the warmest areas of your landscape. Now is a perfect time to create a succulent garden or planter that needs minimal attention!
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By Kathy Esfahani
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7/23/26
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They team on the beach in summer. When wet, they shine like tumbled gems in a pink-marble sand setting. Poets, painters, essayists and others have found challenges in trying to capture their presence …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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7/16/26
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Tropical landscapes gain interest and color with the addition of bromeliads! These unique plants feature decorative leaves in red, green, purple, orange and yellow. Leaves may have stripes, spots or …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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7/16/26
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Do you have a plan to pay for long-term care (LTC) services? Long-term care insurance (LTCi) helps protect a policyholder’s income and assets against the financial risk of an LTC event. While …
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By Tom Nicholson, Amada Senior Care of Jacksonville
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7/10/26
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To the Editor:
Tom Wicker's journalism professor said, “If you’re going to tell a story about a bear, bring on the bear!” This election is about defeating corruption. Vote for 2026 …
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7/8/26
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To the Editor:
Everyone is talking about the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) proposal for improvements to A1A through Ponte Vedra Beach that were announced in mid-June and shared at …
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7/8/26
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As Florida is the “Sunshine State,” we are always talking about plants that need full sun or love the heat! But it is also important to choose the right plants for shady areas of your landscape.
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By Kathy Esfahani
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7/8/26
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To the Editor:
The Florida DOT is currently holding citizen meetings to roll out the proposed “improvements” to A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach. The backlash from residents has been …
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7/1/26
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Summer in Northeast Florida means long days at the beach, afternoons by the pool, youth sports and plenty of time outdoors. While most people remember to apply sunscreen, many forget that their eyes …
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By Natasha Krzyzanowski, O.D., Florida Eye Specialists
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7/1/26
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As our nation celebrates its 250th birthday, let us take a look back at the part Florida played in the Revolution. Spoiler Alert: We were on the wrong side.
Florida became part of the British …
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By Scott A. Grant, JD
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7/1/26
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Rule number one was no bare feet on the beach after dark once the sparklers were lit. This wasn’t a Club rule, per se, but a highly recommended parents’ rule. Nobody wanted anybody to step …
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By Kevin A. McIntyre
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7/1/26
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As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we may be planning cookouts, summer activities and fireworks. But don’t forget your landscape! There are many options for adding patriotic colors to your …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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7/1/26
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If you live here long enough, you will meet at least one person, maybe several, who sell datil pepper sauce. You may ask yourself why. I have. It turns out that almost all of the datil peppers grown …
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By Scott A. Grant, JD
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6/26/26
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