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The Ritz Theatre: A Rich History Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
The Ritz Theatre has a rich and varied history. Located in the African-American community of La Villa, it was the place to be from the 1920's to the 1960's, when the community gathered to hear musi...
Jacksonville, Florida: The Winter Film Capital of the World Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
In 1908, Jacksonville became the new home of Kalem Studios, the very first film studio in the state of Florida, which propelled the city to fame as the Winter Film Capital of the World.
Things to do in Jacksonville for Halloween Created: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
It's getting close to that time of year again: Halloween. Jacksonville has no shortage of things to do on Halloween, including haunted houses, celebrations and parties. Consider making one of these...
Jacksonville Events - May 2013 Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
April was the month of One Spark, and May is the month of the Jazz Festival and the World of Nations Celebration.
Meet the Jaguars 2013 Draft Class Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Jaguars entered the 2013 NFL Draft with a roster full of holes and needs all over the board. They emerged with a slew of players that will have an opportunity to contribute in some capacity, wi...
The 2013 World of Nations Celebration Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Mark your calendar and bring your appetite to experience the flavors, sights, sounds and smells of the cultures that have woven our world. This year’s World of Nations Celebration takes place...
The 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
The tradition brings tens of thousands of residents and visitors each year to 117 W. Duval St. downtown to partake in three stages of music, a gathering that Superpages.com calls "the second-larges...
About the Florida Theatre Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Florida Theatre in Jacksonville has a rich history beginning with its opening more than 80 years ago on April 8, 1927.
About the Great Fire of 1901 in Jacksonville, Florida Created: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
On May 3, 1901, one of the largest fires in United States history broke out in Jacksonville, Florida. The disaster began in a mattress factory located at the cross streets of Davis and Beaver in Ja...
OneSpark - The Jacksonville Crowdfunding Festival Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
OneSpark is an upcoming (April 2013) crowdfunding festival in Jacksonville, Florida. Learn more about it here.
1998 Jacksonville Jaguars Season in Review Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
A look back at the Jaguars 1998 season. In 1998, the Jaguars finished with an 11-5 record and won their first division title.
Jaguars 1997 Season in Review Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
A look back at the Jaguars' 1997 season, which ended with an 11-5 record and a wildcard playoff berth.
Jacksonville Florida Event Calendar Created: Saturday, May 07, 2011 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Looking for things to do in Jacksonville, Florida? Check out our comprehensive, month by month event guides.
April 2013 Event Calendar Created: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013
April 2013 event calendar featuring concerts, exhibits and other events.
A Condensed History of Jacksonville, Florida Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
A brief history of Jacksonville, starting with prehistory and moving to the city's founding and up to the modern day.
Colleges in Jacksonville, Florida Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
A quick look at some of the institutions of higher learning in Jacksonville, Florida.
Attractions Near Jacksonville, FL Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Attractions in Jacksonville's neighboring cities and towns.
Top 10 Employers in Jacksonville, Florida Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
A quick look at the top 10 employers in Jacksonville, Florida by number of employees.
A List of Bridal Shops in Jacksonville Created: Monday, September 26, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Picking out a bridal gown is one of the happiest moments of planning for a wedding. Before picking out a gown, you'll want to choose a bridal shop to work with. There are a number of high quality b...
Events in Jacksonville - February 2013 Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Live music and more in Jacksonville in February 2013
Jaguars New Coach Gus Bradley and What the Future Holds Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
A round-up at the Jaguars changes and what to look for in the future.
Jacksonville Jaguars Free Agent Tracker - 2013 Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
This living document is designed to keep you up-to-date with the contract situations involving Jaguars' players. Following the new CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement), players are eligible to bec...
New Years Eve in Jacksonville - Bring on 2013! Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
Ready to put 2012 behind you? Check out these New Years Eve events in Jacksonville to say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013.
Jaguars 2012 Season in Review Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
With less than two minutes to go in the first half against the Tennessee Titans in the final game of the season, the then 2-13 Jacksonville Jaguars were in the Titans' red zone hoping to add to a 1...
Florida Bankruptcy Law Updates Created: Monday, November 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Florida seems to have a new twist in bankruptcy law. The means test is used in most bankruptcy courts to insure that Debtors that can afford to repay must file as Chapter 13 cases and repay somethi...
Jacksonville January 2013 Event Calendar Created: Sunday, December 23, 2012 Updated: Sunday, December 23, 2012
January isn't the most action-packed month as things slow down a bit post-Christmas, but there are still a handle of notable events for January 2013, including concerts, musicals and sports.
1996 Jacksonville Jaguars Season in Review Created: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012
It's a little difficult to sum up the Jaguars miraculous 1996 season in just a few hundred words. In fact, several writers, including current Jaguars.com Senior Writer John Oehser, have written boo...
Celebrate Festivus in Jacksonville Created: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Updated: Thursday, December 13, 2012
Festivus was brought into the national spotlight in 1997, when O'Keefe's son, Daniel introduced Festivus as a plot element in a television show. That, of course, was no ordinary television show. It...
Greatest Jaguars Players of All Time Created: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, December 05, 2012
The Jaguars may not have enjoyed that much success in the past decade, but since the team's inception in 1995, it has fielded plenty of talent. The following players, however, stand out above the p...
1995 Jacksonville Jaguars Season Review Created: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, December 05, 2012
It was, by some accounts, a miracle that Jacksonville was granted the 30th football franchise in the NFL. It was at the very least an upset.
Jacksonville's WinterFEST 2012 Created: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012
Dreaming of a White Christmas? Will there be snow in Jacksonville this year? With projected lows in 40-degree range, the First Coast is unlikely to receive snowfall this Winter. Historical trends t...
Jaguars First Round Draft Picks - 2001 to 2012 Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012
Our second draft-analysis covers all of the Jaguarsfirst round picks from 2001 to present