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Hi Jacksonville, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Vision Zero plan, a 15,000-seat stadium, and Moulin Rouge! The Musical + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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📰 In the news
Vision Zero plan in focus: After more than 200 crashes in 2025, a study names a 5.25-mile stretch of Moncrief Road a Jacksonville safety priority, with recommended crosswalks and pedestrian signals costing over $19 million — see the proposed improvements.
Privately funded sports hub: Sporting JAX announced plans for a 15,000-seat stadium in the St. Johns Town Center area, anchoring a mixed-use district with restaurants, hotels, and family-friendly venues for local and regional events — get all the details.
Office space slated for club: Construction has started on Breezy Jazz House’s 3,500-square-foot club at 337 East Bay Street downtown, backed by city incentives, as the San Marco venue prepares to relocate to the Elbow district — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Make it a play night: Theatre Jacksonville is a volunteer-powered hub for smart, heart-forward productions, with easy-to-love shows made by and for Jax locals. Turn an ordinary weeknight into a do-we-do-this-more-often tradition with performances that feel close to home and full of heart.
Serious dog craving? All American Hotdogs & Sandwiches keeps it simple: snappy dogs, loaded classics, and quick service, no pretense. When the week goes sideways, a chili-smudged, mustard-kissed bite hits reset on your brain, fast. Comfort, speed, and unapologetic flavor, right where you need it.
Need a new read? Between beach walks and doomscrolling, The BookMark delivers sharp staff recs, cozy shelves, and that small-but-mighty neighborhood vibe. A longtime Neptune Beach staple, it quietly keeps our TBR stacks fresh without algorithms deciding what we read.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →
Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Jacksonville for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
👩 Women in Power Networking Night @ Chuy’s (4914 Town Center Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL) | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Need an excuse to network that involves guacamole? Women in Power is taking over Chuy’s Jacksonville for real conversation, quality connections, and professional mingling with chips. It’s free to attend, dinner’s on you, spotlight your business, bring a raffle gift, and support the community.
🧘 Sunset Yoga + Soundbath @ USS Orleck Naval Museum | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Whether your back has opinions or you want a sunset, stretch and exhale on the USS Orleck flight deck with Susan Kniseley Foy while Soundbath Jax rolls out the vibes. Guided flow, river views, moonrise, and zero burpees, a 75-minute reset under the open sky.
🏺 Mud in Motion: Wheel Thrown Pottery for Beginners @ Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Get your hands gloriously dirty at MOCA’s 5th-floor studio, where artist Reed Harper hosts a two-part beginner wheel-throwing series on second and fourth Saturdays. You’ll learn to center, shape, trim, and decorate, and leave with functional pottery, not just fond memories.
🎭 Moulin Rouge! The Musical @ Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Put the sweatpants away, the 10-time Tony winner is rolling into town with velvet, glitter, and feelings you forgot theater could deliver. Moulin Rouge! The Musical turns Baz Luhrmann’s fever dream into a champagne-fueled mash-up, equal parts spectacle, nostalgia, and songs you’ll recognize.
🍺 Bonsai & Beer @ Fishweir Brewing Company | Saturday (3/14) at 3:30 PM – Trade yardwork for pruning shears and a pint at Fishweir Brewing’s Bonsai & Beer. Alex Stanford, owner of Northeast Florida’s oldest bonsai nursery, shows you how to shape an easygoing tropical, no experience required, and you leave with your masterpiece, beer optional, bragging rights guaranteed.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Irish Music Festival @ Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (Atlantic Beach) | Tuesday (3/17) at 3:00 PM – Throw on something green and head to Culhane’s for an all-day St. Patrick’s Day Irish music festival. Bite the Bullet keeps the toes tapping while you perfect the sacred sequence of food, drinks, drinks, and food. Consider it cardio, with a fiddle.
🎭 Whose Live Anyway? @ The Florida Theatre | Thursday (3/19) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve ever yelled at the TV during Whose Line, consider this your do-over. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray spin your suggestions into lightning-fast scenes, with Laura Hall on keys, sharp wit, a tasteful PG-13 bite, and occasional audience cameos.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Jacksonville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 80%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. West wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am. Partly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 10%
Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
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