By Wylie Saviello Northeast Florida environmental experts say that the St. Johns area will soon reach a tipping point in environmental protection as rising sea levels, development and global warming continue to harm the ecologically rich, but fragile ecosystems throughout the region.  “If we don’t plan for the future, we have so much to lose. We are…

By Holly Hearn I made the best decision of my life when I was four years old.   I decided to go to the ballet and tap combo class at the dance studio near my house.    I don’t remember making that decision – it was more made by my parents…

By Jessica Gates All across the globe, from small-town soccer fields to massive professional stadiums, sports play an essential role in communities and people’s lives.  Sports help cultivate one’s character by developing a deep importance for health benefits, values and personal connections that can set…

By Samuel Smith The unofficial soundtrack of downtown Saint Augustine is performed by talented musicians, young and old. Their songs can be heard from alleyways and street corners on sunny afternoons. Whether it’s college students trying something new, seasoned violinists, street musicians, or “buskers,” people…