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The Jacksonville Dragon Boat Festival
ByAlanna_Salussolia September 25, 2017September 26, 2017

From the first second of stumbling into the smelly room to grab oars and life jackets with other confused newbies to the moment I put a medal around my neck, the Jacksonville Dragon Boat event was an unforgettable adventure. It’s not exactly a Viking thing. Let’s start by explaining how the races work – beginning…

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Sailing Miss Connie
ByAlanna_Salussolia April 19, 2020April 20, 2020

Yesterday was an amazing, beautiful sunny day. My husband and I drove to Fernandina to spend a couple hours sailing Miss Connie’s Misadventures. Captain Terry got the sails hoisted up and ready to take on the mild, gusty wind. Gorgeous white and blue triangles filled my vision and I reclined in the front of the…

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Beer Yoga Is a Thing
ByAlanna_Salussolia August 20, 2017

Today is a sad day. Bittersweet to be precise. This is my brief ode to Riverside. My friend Irene is saying goodbye to the 220 Riverside life. She keeps staring at her view and telling us how much she loves the area. The 220 life is her gorgeous high-rise in Riverside, with a view of…

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Hanna Park Camping – Paradise in Our Backyard
ByAlanna_Salussolia April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Did you know that you can camp in your very own backyard? And by your backyard, I mean in Mayport, just a bit north of Neptune Beach. You may have heard of the Mayport Naval Base, but have you heard of Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park? Birds & Branches It’s an adventurer’s paradise, complete with beach…

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What a Yelp Event is like . . . at Metro Diner
ByAlanna_Salussolia March 14, 2018February 18, 2020

Here’s a super silly summary of an event at Metro Diner: Twas a fortnight after Christmas when all throughout Metro, not a stomach was grumbling, not one single diner. The Southside restaurant’s event table was set with Yelp swag and great care. The servers stood ready to make sure the food would get there. We…

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My First Yelp Elite Event in Brooklyn Riverside: First Watch
ByAlanna_Salussolia May 6, 2018April 22, 2026

Welcome to the World of Free Feasting. The Venue: The Brand New First Watch in Brooklyn Riverside. The occasion. A pre-opening Elite event. I received my nomination and acceptance to the Elite Yelpee world last year. After making sure I had plenty of reviews left, the fearless Matthew C, who runs the Jacksonville Elite squad,…

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