Family Business: Photo Essay by Ashley Vargas

Ashley Vargas photographs three Jacksonville family businesses that have built a legacy in our city.

Flawda Water - Duval

Needle and Thread Spark Hope

I knew from the first day of One Spark that something magical and unexpected was happening. At the opening ceremonies five people were chosen to do a 90-second pitch in front of the crowd. Miraculously, out of hundreds of people, I was chosen as one of those five.

Jacksonville's Skyscrapers: Photo Essay by Ken Daga

How well do you know downtown Jacksonville? This photo essay by Ken Daga may put your knowledge to a challenge.

Considering Norman Fisher

A local whose intimation shaped contemporary art by Thony Aiuppy

Fast Food Architecture: Photo Essay by Ashley Vargas

In this photo essay Ashley Vargas photographs key recognizable elements of various fast food facades. Despite the ambiguity you may be surprised how many you can identify.

A Look Inside CoRK Arts District

If someone mentions to you that Jacksonville doesn't have an arts scene, don't believe the hype. Today, Metro Jacksonville takes a look inside Riverside's popular CoRK Arts District.

From the Sidewalk: Looking up in Downtown Jacksonville

MetroJacksonville.com is working with Ana Kamiar, MFA, of the Art Institute of Jacksonville to motivate a series of student created photo essays that highlight the people, environment, culture and thoughts of the metro Jacksonville region. This is their response from the lens of student Elena Rodriguez....

Voices of Southern Rock: Ron Eckerman

Ron Eckerman, tour manager of Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1974-1977, recently wrote a book about his experience. "Turn It Up" tells the story of "Love, Life, and Death, Southern Style." He includes it all: the triumphs, the failures, the glory, the heartaches, and the magic of those heady days in the mid-70s....

Remembering One Spark: Sights & Scenes

Here is a brief look back at general statistics, sights and scenes from Jacksonville's initial One Spark Festival. What did One Spark showcase to you about downtown Jacksonville and our city's potential?