Author Archives: JSR Media

Andrea Barnwell Brownlee Brings Radical Change to the Cummer Museum

The longtime Spelman director brings her time, talent and penchant for disruption to the Jacksonville art institution.

The Great Mow Show: Inside the World of Lawn Mower Racing

In pursuit of speed and glory, lawn mower drivers of all ages race to keep their sport alive in Avon Park.

10 Florida Filmmakers to Watch

The Sunshine State takes center stage as the muse for these talented filmmakers on the rise.

Why New York City Chefs are Fleeing to Florida

With New York City dining still restricted by the pandemic, some of Manhattan’s best restaurateurs and chefs work up an appetite for the Sunshine State.

Straight Talking with Tiger King’s Carole Baskin

Carole Baskin sits down with Flamingo editor Jessica Giles, revealing her biggest regrets of 2020, how the Tiger King docuseries got things all wrong and the moment that changed her life as a big cat activist.

Carole Baskin on How Tiger King Got it All Wrong and Her Hopes for 2021

The Big Cat Rescue founder reflects on how she became a household name overnight.

Reopening a Restaurant Isn’t Easy, Just Ask Michael Beltran

One of the state’s most celebrated chefs walks us through what it’s like to return.

A New Year, A New View

A small New Year’s Eve soiree gives Editor in Chief Jamie Rich a moment to reflect on lessons learned in 2020, how both she and Flamingo have adapted to a new era and the exciting changes yet to come.

What was on the Menu this Year in Florida? A Helping of Humble Pie and a Side of Hope

We end an otherwise awful year looking for stories of success