Author Archives: JSR Media

A Travel Guide to Unspoiled Fort Pierce

Along the 21 miles of sandy shore on Fort Pierce’s Hutchinson Island, find beaches that feel far removed from most of South Florida. It’s a barrier island known for its serene, uncrowded nature; no hovering skyscrapers crowding the skyline here. What the Fort Pierce beaches do have are an abundance of protected parks, waters to […]

A Writer’s Journey: How to Travel Florida in Style with your Dog.

We were lounging under an ancient sea grape tree, with tiny spotlights of morning sun barely fitting between its leaves, as big as dinner plates. The gentle Florida Bay waves lapped, the water as clear as a vodka shot. The dog, now 13, almost equivalent to a centenarian, with her blonde fur frosted white, snored […]

Insider’s Guide to Traveling Ten Thousand Islands

Getting there:  Drive past panther crossings along the fabled Tamiami Trail or fly your own aircraft into Everglades Airport, a small landing strip perfect for Cessnas or helicopters. Where to Stay:  The iconic Rod and Gun Club is more than 100 years old and has 17 AC-equipped rooms, divided among three buildings.  Pitch a tent […]

Casting for Tarpon and for Hope in the Everglades

An adventure on a poling skiff deep in the Everglades backcountry with one of the state’s most sought-after guides casts light on the biggest threats to Florida’s ecosystem, offering a glimpse at the worsening conditions but not without glimmers of hope that our fisheries can be saved.

Grove Stand Recipe: Eggplant with Potatoes and Heirloom Tomatoes by Niven Patel

EGGPLANT WITH POTATOES AND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES Serves 6 3 Japanese eggplants (see note) 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1 pinch fenugreek 1 heirloom tomato, sliced 1/4 teaspoon hing 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into quarters 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ginger, minced 2 teaspoons green chili 1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 […]

South Florida Smoked Fish Dip by Grill Girl Robyn

South Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipe Serves 8 For the fish: For the dry brine: For the glaze: PREPARATION: Place fillets skin-side down in a glass dish. To make the dry brine, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Rub on the fillets, including the sides of the fish, to ensure full coverage. Let fish […]

V.14 Summer 2019 Travel Issue

Read our Summer 2019 travel issue back to front.

Sunshine State of Mind

The Art of Vacationing in Pensacola

It’s no surprise to most that the sugar-sands in Pensacola routinely end up on top of lists that compile the world’s best beaches. But Florida’s most western city has become a top destination for culture as well. It’s the only city on the Gulf Coast from Mobile to Tampa with the “big five” cultural attractions […]