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Christian Nackashi with Kate Isaac and Jeff and Chantel Goutcher
Guests put their hearts behind the American Heart Association, raising nearly $1.15 million at the 2026 First Coast Heart Ball at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa last month. The signature fundraising gala supports nationwide research and contributes to community impact programming.
a toast to nature
The dining scene is heating up in 2026 as new culinary concepts spice up offerings from Ortega through Brooklyn, crossing bridges to San Marco on down through Lakewood to the South. From fresh seafood at The Buoy to Bold Birds Nashville hot chicken, the neighborhoods offer something unique for every craving.
The North Florida Land Trust Team with NFLT President and CEO Allison DeFoor
North Florida Land Trust welcomed a full house to its Annual Meeting at The Yards, where community leaders and supporters gathered in support of conservation. The event highlighted the ongoing work to preserve the landscapes that define the region.
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A Sizzling debut for Food Fight Jax
Glow with the Flow
Audrey Boyd dances with her dad at the Feb. 7 Father Daughter Dance.
Jacksonville’s culinary scene took center stage as the inaugural Food Fight Jax fired up at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center. Two teams of local chefs went head-to-head, serving bold flavors and fierce competition, all in support of Sulzbacher. This new event proved to be equal parts foodie festival and meaningful fundraiser.
Peter Brasdovich and Charlotte Keleske dance to live music by The Fellas Band at the fifth annual San Marco Beer Fest in Balis Park.
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Tim and Rosie Hulse
Assumption Catholic School dads got to show off their best moves on the dance floor at the Father-Daughter Dance, held on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Crusaders Reign Supreme
The 2026 theme for this annual event, open to kindergarteners through eighth graders, was “Neon Glow,” and the only things that glowed more brightly than the décor and outfits were the smiles of everyone spending a special evening with some of their favorite people.
Bishop Kenny High School’s champion girls’ basketball team
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