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READ USA offers training and paid tutoring positions to youth ages 16–21
Read full article: READ USA offers training and paid tutoring positions to youth ages 16–21Read USA offers a paid student tutor program that puts Jacksonville’s middle and high school students to work helping younger kids build strong reading skills. Student tutors receive training in literacy strategies and one-on-one mentoring techniques, then work with elementary-age children in schools and community sites across Duval County. The program boosts reading confidence and comprehension for the little ones, while giving teen tutors job experience, leadership opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in their own neighborhoods.
Hair is Care Exo promotes confidence for students heading back to school
Read full article: Hair is Care Exo promotes confidence for students heading back to schoolRachel Barnes is the founder of Adopted I Am, a Florida-based organization dedicated to building community, connection, and healing for individuals and families impacted by adoption, foster care, kinship care, and group homes. Through educational programming and signature community initiatives like the AIA Hair Is Care Expo, Adopted I Am empowers families with practical hair care education, back-to-school resources, and meaningful support.
Touring the colorful First Coast Cookies and Boba
Read full article: Touring the colorful First Coast Cookies and BobaFirst Coast Cookies on San Juan Ave in Jacksonville is a sweet local stop for cookies, cookie sandwiches, cookie cakes, and boba drinks. Located at 4610 San Juan Ave, the shop offers a fun mix of classic treats and creative flavors.
Embracing Dry July with Hearts 4 Minds and bartaco
Read full article: Embracing Dry July with Hearts 4 Minds and bartacoHearts 4 Minds, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit with the mission of connecting people to mental health resources and providers, is spotlighting its Mocktails with Meaning eBook this Dry July. The free digital collection features alcohol-free recipes from local Jacksonville restaurants, including a Honeydew Agua Fresca from bartaco, made with honeydew juice, lime juice, coconut water, rosemary, and agave simple syrup. Other recipes in the collection come from restaurants across the city, each one proving that mindful drinking can still be full of flavor. Every download of the eBook supports Hearts 4 Minds’ work bridging the gap between people in need and the mental health support that fits their journey. Viewers who want to download the free eBook or learn more about Hearts 4 Minds can visit hearts4minds.org/mocktails or follow along on social media at @Hearts4Minds.
Roland Reash Plumbing serves Jacksonville with over 20 years of experience
Read full article: Roland Reash Plumbing serves Jacksonville with over 20 years of experienceDo you have a leak and can’t wait a week? Call Rolland Reash Plumbing! Rolland Reash Plumbing is a full-service plumbing contractor serving Jacksonville and beyond. Licensed and insured with over 20 years of experience in the plumbing industry, Rolland Reash Plumbing can guarantee that your project will be done right and on time. Rolland Reash Plumbing understands that plumbing emergencies don’t wait for the perfect time; that’s why they offer same day services, free estimates, and interest free in-house financing! Rolland Reash Plumbing - where quality and experience count!
New Arts Collective Theatre launches with Victor/Victoria
Read full article: New Arts Collective Theatre launches with Victor/VictoriaArts Collective Theatre is proud to announce the opening of its inaugural production, Victor/Victoria, running July 10 through July 26, 2026, at the company’s brand new theatre at 6701 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, Fla. 32216. Based on the beloved Academy Award-nominated film starring Julie Andrews by Blake Edwards and featuring music by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse, Victor/Victoria tells the story of Victoria Grant, a struggling soprano who finds unexpected success by masquerading as “Count Victor Grazinski,” a man performing as a female impersonator. Set against the dazzling backdrop of 1930s Paris, the musical is a joyful celebration of identity, ambition, love, and finding the courage to become who you are.
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Why Longevity Is Becoming the New Standard for Health and Wellness
Read full article: Why Longevity Is Becoming the New Standard for Health and WellnessBe Still Wellness & Aesthetics is helping Jacksonville residents rethink aging by focusing on longevity—the science of improving both lifespan and health span.
Celebrate Independence Day with MAKK Fashions
Read full article: Celebrate Independence Day with MAKK FashionsMakk Fashions is a fun local boutique known for cute, trendy clothes, accessories, and gift finds. It has that easy, friendly feel that makes it a go-to spot when you want to pick up something stylish without overthinking it. Makk Fashions has three local locations: Julington Creek at 2750 Race Track Rd., Ste. 303 in St. Johns, Nocatee at 295 Pine Lake Dr., Ste. C102 in Ponte Vedra, and SilverLeaf at 70 Silver Forest Dr., Ste. C107 in St. Augustine