Quick Recs: September-October

His longing eyes stared back at me while he tried in vain to wriggle off his collar. I proceeded to sit down and summon my books. There was indeed something that was of interest to my new companion - reading. While I flipped the pages of my favorite novel open, Cosito pressed his multi-colored snout against the glass in curiosity. At the Jacksonville Humane Society, the formation of friendships...

From composing each piece of art with abstract patterns, to having multiple themes throughout, this artist’s abstract work can be compared to the likes of Pablo Picasso. His art can be found in the Corner Gallery, in downtown Jacksonville. It is amazing how someone can take a simple, straightforward design and turn it into a canvas that has stories to tell. Born in Haiti, artist Overstreet Ducasse...

Walking through the doors of Belgian Sweet House, a restaurant/cafe on San Jose Boulevard, I was immediately greeted by friendly staff, full tables, and eye-catching food and desserts in glass cases waiting to be eaten. The menu consists of a wide variety of Belgian waffles, crepes, sandwiches, and more. In addition, the store has a grocery section filled with various Belgian products like chocolate,...

On Saturday October 23rd, the second annual VyStar Emerald Trail 5k race, presented by 1st Place Sports and JTC Running, will take place at Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail, which is currently under construction by Groundwork Jacksonville and will connect creeks, historic neighborhoods, businesses, and more with around thirty miles of trail by 2029. All proceeds will go towards benefitting Groundwork...

After noticing the thousands of tons of marine debris that wash up near the Kenyan Coast, Ocean Sole was founded in 2006 to create a solution. While most artwork is made from more traditional materials, like clay or paint, Ocean Sole created a sustainable method for creating their masterpieces from flip-flops. Along with promoting marine conservation and spreading awareness, the nonprofit benefits...