Artist Christopher Still Dives Deep Into Florida’s Legacy
The ideal way to view one of Christopher Still’s massive paintings is with Still himself by your side. That way the artist, a slender and soft-spoken man, can point out all the hidden treasures—Florida history hiding in plain sight. Throughout his creative process, Still crams his canvases with historical and environmental references—and at times has […]
What To Do in Florida This November
North Foo Foo Fest PensacolaOct. 30—Nov. 10 Wander through a corridor of blue trees lining historic downtown, witness murals take shape and even join a parade drum line during this weekend of immersive arts and culture. foofoofest.com Seeing Red Wine Festival SeasideNov. 6—9 Toast the finer things with curated tastings, themed brunches, vintner dinners, live […]
12 Openings in Florida to Discover This Fall
North The Filibuster Tallahassee The once-legendary Andrew’s 228 was a deal-making dinner spot beloved as any in the Capital City: a watering hole dating back to the days when Florida was run by Democrats. The draw of this historic hangout continues today at The Filibuster, located in the former site’s revamped downstairs space beneath the […]
What To Do This August in Florida
North Tallahassee Beer Festival Tallahassee Aug. 8–9 More than 360 craft brews. Thousands of beer lovers. Two days of tasting, toasting and live music. Don’t overthink it—this is your sign to go.tlhbeerfest.com Marjorie’s 129th Birthday Celebration Cross CreekAug. 9 Celebrate the memory of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings at her namesake park and tour her […]
Must-Do July Events in Florida
North Pensacola Beach Air Show PensacolaJuly 9–12 Watch the Blue Angels blaze across the Gulf sky in a weekend of aerial acrobatics. The show builds all week with practice flights and a finale over Pensacola Beach.visitpensacolabeach.com Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament JacksonvilleJuly 9–19 This 11-day tournament hosted by Jacksonville Marine Charities reels in serious competition and […]
Florida’s Feral Flocks: The Chickens of Ybor City and Key West
Every night in Ybor City, as booming music began to resonate from cigar factories-turned-nightclubs, Elvis hid in the shadows. For the streets full of young Floridians ready for a night they can’t remember, it was fun. For him, it was a threat. This Elvis didn’t have blue suede shoes or a hip swivel that could […]
New and Noteworthy Openings Across Florida
North Saint St. Augustine A new endeavor from the folks behind River & Post and River & Fort, Saint brings high-end Italian cuisine to St. Augustine’s historic bayfront, opening after an extensive renovation of one of the city’s oldest buildings, situated between Harry’s Seafood and The Tini Martini Bar. The space makes the place, with […]
10 Classic Florida Films You May Not Know About
Many of the most famous Florida films are almost a billboard for palm-shaded idylls, even when drug dealers get involved—see such indelible, sun-drunk action flicks as “Scarface” and “Miami Vice”—or aliens come to visit the retirement home, as in “Cocoon.” Likewise, a sense of place permeates such disparate productions as “The Truman Show,” “Edward Scissorhands” […]
12 New Florida Openings This Spring
North La Nouvelle St. Augustine The third time’s the charm for Chef Michael Lugo who has a new restaurant to add to his St. Augustine culinary empire, which includes Michael’s and Pesca Vilano. This time, he brings a taste of Paris to the Lincolnville neighborhood, where La Nouvelle welcomes diners to the Victorian-era Jefferson House, […]
