Author Archives: JSR Media

From Florida, with Love: Call for Essays

Stories of isolation, connectedness and hope during the pandemic

Chef Michelle Bernstein Shares her Perfect Cuban Sandwich Recipe

This easy recipe from the James Beard Award-winning chef’s restaurant, Cafe la Trova, will be your new lunch go-to.

10 Quarantinis to Make Your Next Zoom Happy Hour a Little Happier

Whether you’re looking for a boozy sangria or a decadent mocktail ice cream float, these simple drink recipes will make staying at home a little sweeter

Jacksonville Jaguars Kicker Josh Lambo is Footing the Bill for Dogs’ Forever Homes

As soon as Kristen Costante saw a photo of Zella, she knew she would be taking her home. The 13-week-old caramel-colored puppy was all wrinkles and lanky paws, and Costante was in love.  She sent a photo of the dog to her fiance and filled out an adoption application through Fur Sisters, an animal shelter […]

8 Ways Floridians Are Celebrating the Holidays Alone yet Together

With big holidays like Passover and Easter approaching, people are getting creative to maintain traditions while practicing social distancing

An Anonymous Buyer Spent $40k on a Bottle of Bourbon to Support a Tampa Restaurant

The owners were only asking for $20,000 for the Pappy Van Winkle to help pay their employees during the pandemic. Then, this mystery patron stepped in.

What I Learned From Road Tripping (With a Puppy) During a Pandemic

In the midst of a global pandemic, when all the experts were admittedly telling everyone to stay home for the greater good of society itself I set off on a love-driven mission halfway up the Eastern Seaboard. It was for a reason that likely half of you will think is completely justified and the rest […]

10 Florida-Inspired Ways to Pass the Time in Quarantine

Looking for creative ways to fill your shelter-in-place days? Here are a few ideas, from crazy Netflix documentaries to soothing bath soaks.

Try Chef Lindsay Autry’s Healthy Spin on Fried Rice

Looking for something simple and tasty to whip up while you’re stuck inside? This easy recipe from a James Beard Award semifinalist will satisfy the craving.