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Aug 6, 2025

Trying Out Jacksonville’s Newest Restaurant

A few weeks ago, my sister and I decided to have dinner at The Electric Dough Pizza Co., a recently opened pizza and gelato eatery in San Marco in Jacksonville, Florida. The restaurant took over the space of the old San Marco Theater, a place I remember going to as a child. When the theater closed, I feared the building would sit empty for a long time.

Ireland: The Pinnacle of Golf by the Sea and Beyond

With the legacy of The Open at Royal Portrush still fresh, Ireland secured its place among the world’s most exceptional golf destinations. For those in search of championship courses, dramatic landscapes and renowned hospitality, the island offers an experience unlike any other.

Jul 21, 2025

Wedding Bells Chime This Summer

This past May one of my friends got married at Timuquana Country Club in the Ortega area of Jacksonville, Florida. My friend and I go back to high school, where our mutual love of books and reading began our years-long friendship.

Jul 8, 2025

Attending My First Baseball Game

So it might not be an MLB game, but I was still excited to go to my first-ever professional baseball game. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, formerly known as the Jacksonville Suns, played at VyStar Ballpark in downtown Jacksonville, and my friends and I decided to attend one of the home games one Thursday evening.

TAP FORBIZ: Empowering Business Travel for Every Enterprise

In today's global business landscape, travel isn’t just movement — it’s momentum. TAP FORBIZ, TAP Air Portugal’s premium corporate travel solution, is engineered to maximize that momentum across all types of businesses — from agile SMEs to global enterprises and orchestrated events.

Jun 23, 2025

A Sizzling Memorial Day Weekend

On Memorial Day weekend, it was a scorcher in Jacksonville, Florida, but my friends and I came up with ways to stay cool and enjoy the time off. Around noon we headed to one of their houses, which backs up to a large park. Outside, we grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, enjoyed some beer, and played some fun games. One of my friends made tasty limoncello Jell-O, which she poured back into the rind of lemons and oranges, for a fun and refreshing treat.