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There’s one place on the entire planet where one can snorkel, kayak and take a dip with West Indies Manatees, and it’s right here in Florida. by Wallace White    There is a line in Kenny Chesney’s classic tune “Summertime” that perfectly sums up what every true Floridian is looking for this time of year, The post Swimming with Mythical Creatures appeared first on Jacksonville Magazine.

Pet Portraits by AZ Photo Jax • Words by Kara Pound We asked. And you answered. In fact, more than 2,000 votes were cast in this year’s Best in Pets Readers Poll—the results of which are posted here. As we have done for several years, Jacksonville Magazine sought recommendations in more than 20 local pet The post Jacksonville Magazine’s Best in Pets 2024 appeared first on Jacksonville Magazine.

With the forgettable 2023 NFL season long over, the Jaguars look to return to the playoffs. “Me personally, I’m frustrated. I’m disappointed. I’m mad, I’m angry. My heart hurts, obviously for the players and coaches involved. They’ve worked their tails off. I know we’re a good football team. I see it during the week in The post Are You Ready for Some Football? appeared first on Jacksonville Magazine.

Strange But True Stories from Across the Sunshine State Felled trees, downed power lines, flooded roads…. these are common occurrences following a tropical storm. This being Florida, there’s usually more that washes ashore. Hurricane Debby hit the state’s Big Bend region on August 5 and among the detritus that surfaced were 25 tightly wrapped packages The post Only in Florida: Crime Edition appeared first on Jacksonville Magazine.

Enrolling in private school is an increasingly competitive experience. But there are steps one can take to improve the odds.  by John O’Mara It’s a question that perhaps has never been harder to answer. How can I improve my child’s chances of getting into the college or university of their dreams? There’s not one answer, The post Extra Credits appeared first on Jacksonville Magazine.

Beulah’s Beaver Street brothel was the scene of a most scandalous crime by Tim Gilmore Though Eugene Player said, “I met her when she was young and pretty, just a kid working out at the Green Lantern,” The New York Times introduced Beulah Nettles (pictured) as “a woman of rare and enduring beauty,” who “was The post Murder for Hire appeared first on Jacksonville Magazine.

Classic resort in the middle of Florida ideal for an autumn break by John O’Mara The mission at many Florida resorts is to be grander, shinier, and more ostentatious than the competing properties. In a state where bigger is often viewed as better, a smaller, out-of-the-way  retreat has welcomed guests for more than 100 years. The post Mission Possible appeared first on Jacksonville Magazine.