Author Archives: JSR Media

A Double Take on Portraiture at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum

In this Winter Park gallery, faces and figures come together in conversation that upends the traditions of portraiture.

Five Florida Chefs Who Are Dominating the Dining Scene

Although we were all worried about our favorite chefs, we’re glad to report many of them are thriving, thinking about expanding and generally doing just fine, thank you.

Preaching The Bob Ross Gospel in New Smyrna Beach

How the legacy of famous PBS painter Bob Ross lives on in a New Smyrna Beach strip mall

How the St. Pete Shuffleboard Club Made a Comeback

This once-beloved pastime is seeing a major resurgence in popularity.

How a Mother’s Mark Never Fades

It turns out there is such a thing as a happy childhood.

The Race to Rescue Florida’s Coral Reef

To save the country’s only barrier reef, biologists are launching a counterintuitive campaign.

Explore A Different Side Of South Beach

A weekend in Miami Beach doesn’t always have to unfold from a lounge chair on the sand; these days, culturally rich explorations, culinary triumphs and well-appointed stays are in order.

Discovering the Floridians Who Came Before Us

In a state that often turns a blind eye to its complex history, what happens when we stop to explore the land beneath our feet?

Our Favorite Spots in Ponte Vedra and the Jacksonville Beaches

Where to hang from Ponte Vedra tee times to Jax Beach breaks