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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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Mikler Beach – Shark Teeth Treasure Trove
ByAlanna_Salussolia January 26, 2026April 18, 2026

So many shells and so few teeth. My husband and I have a new obsession, searching for shark teeth. I’ve always loved the beach. I love spending hours in the sun, crisping up, then rinsing off in the sea. I love climbing on a surfboard and feeling the see-saw of the current loll me into…

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Unique Activities | Outdoors

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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The Avenues Mall
ByAlanna_Salussolia September 15, 2017

Mall culture has been in rapid decline since “Clueless” era shopping sprees were in fashion. That hasn’t stopped me from finding a home away from home, an escape away from reality and a place to feed the buying fever. Malls can be fantastic places. That Time We Played Mall Madness A Jacksonville native once told…

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The Cummer Museum of Arts
ByAlanna_Salussolia April 1, 2018April 9, 2026

While I had been to the Riverside Arts Market, a popular Jacksonville weekend activity, 3 different times, I had never stopped by the museum that is right next to the bridge. I saw pretty signs, a manicured lawn area and a large building, I hadn’t taken the time to visit. Isn’t it funny how we…

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My First Yelp Elite Event in Brooklyn Riverside: First Watch
ByAlanna_Salussolia May 6, 2018April 6, 2020

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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