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I have long been fascinated by the fact that while my grandparents, parents and I all said the Pledge of Allegiance every morning before school, we all repeated different versions. The pledge was …
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By Scott A. Grant
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12/4/25
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The holiday season is in full swing! As you think of your family, friends and others in your life, it is often challenging to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. The following ideas are …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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12/4/25
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Talking about a prenuptial agreement before marriage can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but it’s one of the smartest, most self-respecting conversations a woman can have. A prenuptial …
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Submitted by the Florida Women’s Law Group
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11/27/25
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As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we reflect on the many blessings in our lives. Our friends are often not only an important part of the celebration, but they are also one of our greatest …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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11/27/25
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Every 50 years or so, America loses its mind. Youth culture, entrenched wealth, progressive ideals and Christian moralism, fueled by outrage and new technologies, clash in a bloody debilitating …
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By Scott A. Grant
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11/20/25
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The holiday season is right around the corner, and this year many households are wondering how to keep a Thanksgiving feast on the table without breaking their budget. Food prices are expected to …
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By Brent Lister, President and CEO, First Florida Credit Union
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11/20/25
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The holidays after a separation or divorce can be bittersweet. Traditions shift, routines change and emotions often run high. When children are involved, it can become particularly stressful. Now is …
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By Lorna Wittenrich, JFCS Director of Clinical Services
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11/20/25
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As you prepare your home for Thanksgiving celebrations, remember to include flowers as part of your decor! Use flowers in table centerpieces and arrangements. Be sure to highlight tables, shelves and …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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11/19/25
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Chances are that you probably have not given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smart phone, but studies show that you most certainly should.
It is practically a …
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By Dr. Chris Kopp
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11/12/25
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To the Editor:
In times like these, when headlines are filled with uncertainty and disruption, it’s important to remember the real people behind statistics, especially our older adults. In …
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11/12/25
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To the Editor:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Palm Valley Community Association, we are proud to recognize Lisa Struble for her outstanding volunteer service and …
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11/12/25
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In fall, the colorful leaves of croton plants begin to stand out around Northeast Florida. Crotons (“crow-tun”) are tropical plants known for their bright and varied foliage featuring hues of …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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11/12/25
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As the plane touched down in Frankfurt after our direct flight from Orlando, my husband, Mike, and I felt that familiar thrill of embarking on another adventure, mixed with the haze of jet lag.
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By Marsha Keller
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11/10/25
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As the fall semester unfolds, our schools are in full swing with learning opportunities and seasonal activities for our students.
From school service clubs to fall festivals, literacy parades …
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By Kelly Barrera, District 4 School Board representative
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11/9/25
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One day, my mom had asked me to play mahjong, and I wasn’t quite sure what it was.
She decided to sit down and teach me over and over again until I finally got it. Since then, I’ve loved the …
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By Jesse Hagy
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11/9/25
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Let’s talk about how we get the books in our bookstore. At this time, there are six major publishers: Penguin Random House, Macmillan, Harper Collins, Hachette, Simon and Schuster and Scholastic. …
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By Desiree Bailey
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11/7/25
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The present real estate environment can be best described as a standoff between buyers and sellers.
Traditionally, when the market shifts from favoring sellers to favoring buyers, there is a …
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By Joe Newton
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11/7/25
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While fall and football are in full swing on the First Coast, I know you are already looking forward to the holiday season. I want to make sure you have the First Coast Design Show on your calendar. …
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By Kendra McCrary, The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital president
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11/6/25
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DASH continues to grow, and with our upcoming expansion of 26,000 additional square feet, we are preparing to bring internationally acclaimed brands in the design industry right here to our …
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By Keely Kopp
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11/6/25
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Halloween annually marks the start of a frenetic two-month long holiday season that consumes us all. Halloween and New Year’s Eve are the most public. The others more private, family affairs.
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By Scott A. Grant
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11/6/25
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The year is already rapidly coming to a close, making it peak season for assessing (and, in many cases, reassessing) contribution options related to retirement savings accounts. A major factor worth …
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By Chris Thompson
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11/6/25
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If I could summarize my experience during my initial visit to The Local restaurant in the Winn-Dixie shopping center at the southwestern corner of A1A and Solano Road, I’d have to borrow a few …
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By Mike Mulhern
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11/2/25
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As the temperatures drop to the low 80s (or maybe even 70s!), we start to feel hints of fall in our Northeast Florida home. It is cooling off enough to return to the garden, but what is best to plant …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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10/30/25
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As fall arrives, we see seasonal decorations popping up throughout our neighborhoods. Fall is the season where harvest celebrates the hard work put in during the summer months and the prosperity that …
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By Kathy Esfahani
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10/23/25
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In the movie “The Hunt for Red October,” there’s a moment when Capt. Marko Ramius turns his submarine directly into the path of an oncoming torpedo. At first, it seems like madness. But Ramius …
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By Patrick McGarry
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10/10/25
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