How Jacksonville’s Madison Hughes Found Her Voice
Jacksonville native Madison Hughes had her first brush with fame in 2022 when she wowed the nation (and superstar judges Camila Cabello, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani) on “The Voice,” stirring big emotions with her version of Bob Dylan’s “Knocking on Heaven’s Door.” The singer only had one more appearance on the popular vocal competition, […]
The Return of Florida’s Roadside Motor Lodges and Retro Motels
Lynn Acor was 15 when she started as a bellhop at a kitschy roadside motel on the beach in Vero—the Driftwood Inn. She’d park a guest’s car and then pretend to struggle with their bags for extra tips. Back then, in 1985, she called it Zero Beach because there wasn’t anything for a teenager to […]
What To Do in Florida This March
North Cleaver and Cork Food & Wine Festival Tallahassee Now–March 1 Raise a glass and dive into a feast of flavors as top chefs and artisans serve up their best dishes. Catch Chef Tom Colicchio in action while sampling bites from 4 Rivers Smokehouse and Adelsheim Vineyard among 58 other tasting tents cleaverandcorktsc.com Gate River Run […]
Editor’s Note: How a Rain Check Turned Into a Worthwhile Reroute
The mood was giddy inside the coffee shop, where a crowd was forming on a rainy, cold February morning in Mexico City. This wasn’t just any morning. It was the day of our much-anticipated walking tour ending at the home of famed artist Frida Kahlo, an experience at the top of the bucket list for […]
Director Warren Skeels Shares the True Story Behind His Latest Film, “The Man in the White Van”
Terror intrudes on seemingly idyllic small-town Florida in “The Man in the White Van.” The new thriller, from Jacksonville native Warren Skeels, opened in theaters nationwide on Dec. 13. The film revisits a string of abductions and murders that actually happened in the mid-1970s, which led to the grisly discovery of a “house of horrors” in […]
Wrapped In Local Love: Flamingo’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
In Flamingo’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide find Florida’s best local makers, Sunshine State gifts and independent shops.
Fall for Tallahassee: Football, Food and Fun in Florida’s Capital
Few things capture the spirit of Tallahassee quite like football season. Yet, this dynamic city offers much more than game-day thrills. As the largest city in Florida’s Big Bend and Panhandle regions, Tallahassee beckons you to explore its signature canopy roads, lined with oak trees, scenic trails ideal for hiking and biking and a vibrant […]
Filipina Chef Nicole Ponseca Is Embracing Her Roots and Breaking Boundaries in Miami
Nicole Ponseca walks in looking very much like a rock star, wearing an oversized army surplus jacket cinched at the waist with a belt and a pair of oversized sunglasses. Every single employee in the restaurant knows her. They hug, exchanging air kisses, hellos and miss yous. What an entrance. Like Ponseca, the restaurant, Pastis, […]
Ocala Levels Up in the Fast-Paced Equestrian World
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala brings a new standard of luxury to Central Florida’s horse hub.
