Disappointment is rife among fans of Game of Thrones following the series finale of the show. Fan sites and twitter feeds are full of criticism at the way the show’s writers chose to wrap up the eight seasons based on George R. R. Martin’s epic series. It occurs to me that there are lessons to…
NPR Host: Melissa Ross
An article by Shelley Marsh, originally published in Void Magazine, January 2018 Radio host and producer of First Coast Connect, a local NPR show, Melissa Ross broadcasts daily from the studios of WJCT. Her guests have included mayors, law enforcement officials, athletes, doctors, attorneys, authors, and celebrities. She regularly discusses major issues such as racism, sexual…
Empowering Through Play – Jacksonville Women’s Golf Association
by Shelley Marsh for Void Magazine Golf has long been considered a boy’s club, but this point of view is becoming obsolete. According to the National Golf Association, women comprise the fastest growing demographic of golfers. In August 2012, Augusta National admitted female members for the first time in the history of the club. St….
333,238 Revolutions to Miami — Local Red Bull athlete making new strides
by Shelley Marsh originally published in Void Magazine This time of year, many snowbirds fly to Miami for the winter, but Addison Zawada decided to ride his bicycle instead. Over four days in November, the Jacksonville local and Red Bull fixed-gear cyclist pedaled 333,238 revolutions to Miami. He somehow convinced 10 cyclists from three states…
GYO Greens training the next generation of Junior Gardeners
by Shelley Marsh for the Florida Times-Union October 28, 2014 Since its founding more than a year ago, education has been a priority at GYO Greens, an aquaponic farm located on Canal Street in Palm Valley. A number of students from nearby Accotink Academy, Bolles School’s Ponte Vedra Beach campus and Ocean Palms Elementary have…
Ponte Vedra Lacrosse Team Supports Wounded Warrior Project
by Shelley Marsh for The Florida Times-Union, October 10, 2014 The Ponte Vedra Patriots have a mission: to honor and support Wounded Warrior Project through lacrosse. Ten percent of every registration for the lacrosse club is directed toward assisting WWP. Founded in July by Dan “Rhino” McAuliffe and Ed Dacanay, the travel club is one…
Longtime Beaches crafts store changes name, moves to Ponte Vedra
by Shelley Marsh for The Florida Times-Union September 17, 2014 PV Arts & Crafts opened for business in the Ponte Vedra Square Shopping Center over the summer. While the store is new, owners Stephanie and Alan Campbell have been serving the Beaches area for 13 years. They are the founders of Crafts & More, originally…
Trash or Treasure?
by Shelley Marsh, special to The Shorelines published March 15, 2014 The Fourth Annual Antique Appraisal Showcase took place Saturday, March 8 at the Ponte Vedra Library. Crowds of people brought their family heirlooms or garage sale bargains to be appraised by professionals for a $5 donation to the Friends of the Library. Experts in…
Test Drive: Autobahn Indoor Speedway
If you feel the need for speed, head over to Autobahn Indoor Speedway. Located in an office park off Phillips Highway, this newly-opened facility features “state-of-the-art, European-style racing.” The Italian karts average 50 miles per hour but can top out at 80 MPH, and are capable of acceleration that is 3 times faster than a…
Growing with the Fishes
by Shelley Marsh, special to The Shorelines January 9, 2014 Helga Tan Fellow is participating in the greening of the First Coast by cultivating actual greens — and employing a team of fish as her unofficial sharecroppers. Her farming method is referred to as aquaponics, where koi and plants form a symbiotic relationship that results…
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