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8/2/2024 0 Comments 303) Mayport, Florida - Sunset on the St. Johns River - Friday Night LIVE 8.2.24 Join me this Friday evening to watch the sunset in Mayport, Florida! Because sunsets are just as important as sunrises, of course. So let’s celebrate Friday night together - the start of the weekend - along the banks of the beautiful St. Johns River. Have you ever been to Mayport, Florida? Are you planning a trip here to The Sunshine State? Let me know! But either way, if this is your first time finding my Channel, or you’ve already been on many travels and Floridian adventures with me, definitely be sure to say hello! And I’ll see you somewhere under that beautiful sun. Love, Christine P.S. Be sure to share out my YouTube Channel with anyone who wants to go on an adventure! *Please note the start time for this live stream is approximate due to travel. Keep your notification bell ON if you’d like to catch this stream while LIVE! I will start early if I am able.* Here’s my recent livestream from downtown Jacksonville’s Brooklyn neighborhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPOhGSxbey8&t=193s Be sure to check out our fabulous evening together exploring downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iecq5mWCumU&t=1124s Hey! Did you know I livestream regularly in downtown Jacksonville, Florida? Check out my Jax, FL playlist right here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7IShaHCmZoxotV080ibgVsIr&si=s-K8gLmE9Ib2grNM Also, check out my Jax Beach playlist, right here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7IQPEtmraXz0KI3AX5JZzdCF&si=ESvHlebbb8rzXPbP Let’s take a summer road trip together! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7ITN8kLbt84W9-7tqYXWwRlK&si=hdI_Av0SXPn3y0SN Florida Endless Summer is here, baby! Protecting your skin from the sun is so important. Check out this video where I rank seven different sunblocks (from worst to best) for 2024: https://youtu.be/GQtWeh8zn6g?si=dKGHorMlJbhdFZvX ___ Mr. Weatherman’s latest hurricane forecast update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV1g1I8T32c NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center latest update: https://www.youtube.com/live/AvMDlsYugGY?si=L4Fx2Jrl-azN2ojx Tracking the Tropics from WFLA News Channel 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnJ5lc832qg Florida Governor declares State of Emergency on 8.1.2024 for Florida ahead of storm: https://www.flgov.com/2024/08/01/memorandum-executive-order-24-156-emergency-management-invest-97l/ https://youtu.be/LWoQyD9vPm4?si=e28nBET-Z0GC7mWh Some very helpful information from Publix regarding hurricane preparedness, supplies, and checklists: https://www.publix.com/pages/publix-storm-basics And just for some fun - Many congrats to Goo and Matt for hitting 10K subs! Check out GooToYouLIVE as they livestream Florida theme parks and many central Florida attractions: https://www.youtube.com/c/GooToYou ___ This was filmed LIVE on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Mayport, Florida. Video 458. Livestream 163. #sunset #mayport #atlanticbeach ___
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 Hey There Fellow Dreamers! Join me for a walk in beautiful Atlantic Beach, Florida. On this lovely Saturday morning we are breathing in the salty air on the beach, checking out the waves, watching surfers, admiring the large boats and ships out on the horizon line, following birds from spot to spot, looking for shells - I could go on and on. It’s the stuff of dreams. By the way, what step will you take today to help make all your dreams come true? Let me know in the comments down below! These are my dreams. And if you’ve got dreams, it’s up to you to make them come true. See you in the next one… somewhere under that beautiful sun. Love you, Christine P.S. Be sure to share out my YouTube Channel with anyone who wants to go on an adventure! Here’s the replay of the livestream mentioned in this video - definitely check it out, we went on a fabulous walking tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kKS0pbrzqM&t=1423s Hey! Did you know I regularly livestream in Atlantic Beach, Florida? You can check out my Atlantic Beach playlist right here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7IQK2bgqaLepmK4_ZU7lfJFC&si=1fTvxF0AYHkUuKQd Here’s my playlist on various hotels throughout The Sunshine State: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7ITjbP1GO43tS15E8ygPqEDs&si=e0myd0gcofEiKcuf Plus, here’s my Jacksonville Beach, Florida playlist! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7IQPEtmraXz0KI3AX5JZzdCF&si=ESvHlebbb8rzXPbP This video was filmed on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Video 432. #walkingtour #atlanticbeach #florida ___    Hey There Weekend Dreamers! Today we’re continuing with our newest series - “Street to the Beach” - here in fabulous Atlantic Beach, Florida! Why are we doing “Street to the Beach” you may ask? Well, because all of life’s greatest paths lead to the beach - of course! So we’ll start our morning on the land, and we’ll end our morning with our feet in the sand. Many thanks for being here this lovely Saturday morning in Duval County on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll be going on a walking tour throughout the streets and beach in the town of Atlantic Beach. This small coastal town is loaded with charm, and lots of little boutique shops, restaurants, and some lovely hotels. My goal with “Street to the Beach” is to bring a little slice of the coast your way. But more importantly, to show you what life is like in a specific beach town each week, while we are on land, and then in the sand. Let me know if you’ve ever been to Atlantic Beach, Florida? Or are you considering traveling here in the future? And I’ll see you in the next one… somewhere under the beautiful sun. Love you, Christine P.S. Be sure to share out my YouTube Channel with anyone who wants to go on an adventure! Hey! Did you know I regularly livestream in Atlantic Beach, Florida? You can check out my Atlantic Beach playlist right here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7IQK2bgqaLepmK4_ZU7lfJFC&si=1fTvxF0AYHkUuKQd Here’s my playlist on various hotels throughout The Sunshine State: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7ITjbP1GO43tS15E8ygPqEDs&si=e0myd0gcofEiKcuf Plus, here’s my Jacksonville Beach, Florida playlist! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7IQPEtmraXz0KI3AX5JZzdCF&si=ESvHlebbb8rzXPbP Beach Diner is located at: 501 Atlantic Boulevard Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 You can visit Beach Diner online at: www.beachdiner.com Salt Air Inn & Suites is located at: 425 Atlantic Boulevard Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 You can visit Salt Air Inn & Suites online at: www.visitsaltair.com Hotel Palms is located at: 28 Sherry Drive Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 You can visit Hotel Palms online at: www.thehotelpalms.com This video was filmed LIVE on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Video 431. Livestream 138. #walkingtour #atlanticbeach #florida ___ Hey There Weekend Dreamers!! Thanks for joining me for 'Street to the Beach' on this lovely Saturday morning! Today we enjoyed a fabulous walking tour in Atlantic Beach, Florida. And as we walked 2.30miles together, well, we saw a lot: *State Route A1A/Atlantic Boulevard. *Beach Diner. *ABBQ (Atlantic Beach Barbecue). *Many large murals. *Salt Air Inn & Suites. *The Hotel Palms. *A lovely water fountain in an outdoor garden at the Community Presbyterian Church. *Atlantic Beach Elementary School. *A clock tower memorial in front of the Atlantic Beach Police and Fire Departments that we discovered was a Tide Clock! *A beautiful sea turtle statue memorial. *Frazier Park. *The Continental Hotel site landmark - which we learned was the site of a hotel in Atlantic Beach built by Henry Flager in the early 1900's. And, finally... We made it out to the beach! Where we saw some large and powerful waves, as well as surfers, dogs, and a stormy looking summer sky. Why do we do "Street to the Beach" you may wonder? Because, life's greatest paths lead to the beach! See you in the next one... somewhere under the beautiful sun. Love you, Christine P.S. Hope the rest of your weekend is filled with the stuff of dreams. #walkingtour #atlanticbeach #florida (Links to information on the Beach Diner, the Salt Air Inn & Suites, and the Hotel Palms are in the video description). ___ 6/9/2024 0 Comments 262) Neptune Beach & Atlantic Beach, Florida: Sights & Sounds of Life on the Coast! Beaches Town Center Hey There Fellow Dreamers! Join me this morning as we celebrate a very special day. June 8, 2024 just happens to be World Ocean Day, baby! And guess what? We certainly do love the ocean here on my Channel. To celebrate, we’re going to take a walk along the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll explore the sights and sounds along the way, and breathe in the salty air. Plus, let’s learn some FUN FACTS about the world’s oceans as we walk and talk. So, if you have a fun fact about oceans that you’d like to share with everyone, definitely drop a comment down below! That way we all get to learn something new about these amazing bodies of water. So let’s take a walk together, get our feet all sandy, and soak in the Florida sunshine while we’re at it. And I’ll see you in the next one… somewhere under that beautiful sun. Love you, Christine P.S. Be sure to share out my YouTube Channel with anyone who wants to go on an adventure! Definitely check out Saturday’s LIVE walking tour from Atlantic Beach, Florida! The livestream was filmed just before this video. We saw the One Ocean Resort & Spa, we strolled down Ocean Boulevard, and then we finished our walk along the Atlantic Ocean. The replay is linked right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXTUkQ480-M&t=1166s Plus, my entire playlist from Atlantic Beach, Florida can be found right here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7IQK2bgqaLepmK4_ZU7lfJFC&si=989Vmh0kCWHfnHmz And, here’s my playlist from Neptune Beach, Florida: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7ITr_aU08-CQYhOywms333Du&si=ClmaDZoEwzIZC1TG This video was filmed on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach, Florida. Beaches Town Center - Where Atlantic Boulevard Meets The Ocean. Video 420. #neptunebeach #atlanticbeach #florida ___ 6/8/2024 0 Comments 261) Atlantic Beach, Florida - Ocean Boulevard street and beach walk! Happy World Ocean Day 2024! 6.8.24 Hey There Fellow Dreamers!! Today is World Ocean Day! To celebrate our magnificent oceans, we’re taking our traditional beach walk along the Atlantic Ocean - of course. And this morning we’ll be strolling in the beautiful town of Atlantic Beach, Florida. We’re going to walk in town and on the beach today. A bit of a different walk than our usual weekend beach walk, but for ocean-themed reasons! Also, I’m wearing some ocean themed jewelry today, and I want to show you my bracelet from 4Ocean! If you haven’t heard of 4Ocean, and you love the ocean, you need to go check them out. With the purchase of each bracelet, the equivalent of five pounds of trash is removed from our precious oceans and shorelines! So your jewelry purchase can do some real good for our planet. Plus, each bracelet is handmade by local artists on the island of Bali. And keep in mind that these bracelets make fabulous gifts, and they’re sold in a lot of coastal town gift shops and souvenir stores too. So thanks for celebrating World Ocean Day with me this morning, and many thanks for walking alongside me. Let’s set our watches and do this! And do let me know how far you walk in the comments down below. I’ll see you in the next one… somewhere under that beautiful sun. Love you, Christine P.S. Be sure to share out my YouTube Channel with anyone who wants to go on an adventure! The One Ocean Resort & Spa is located at: 1 Ocean Boulevard Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 For more information on the One Ocean Resort check out their website at: https://www.oneoceanresort.com/ I have a vlog from the One Ocean Resort - check it out here! https://youtu.be/26q-gAlZRmQ?si=d321K5z8DKLFPYqQ And for more videos on Atlantic Beach, Florida, check out my Atlantic Beach playlist below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7nooQvf7IQK2bgqaLepmK4_ZU7lfJFC If you like my bracelet - be sure to check out 4Ocean! Here’s their website: https://www.4ocean.com/ Y’all know I’m a very visual person. This article shows the winners of the 11th Annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Contest. Check out these ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING underwater images of our beautiful oceans: https://www.divephotoguide.com/underwater-photography-scuba-ocean-news/announcing-winners-2024-united-nations-world-oceans-day-photo-contest/ For more reading about World Ocean Day and information the world’s oceans, check out the links below: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/cmhrp/news/top-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-ocean Also: https://www.un.org/en/observances/oceans-day This video was filmed LIVE on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Video 419. Livestream 132. #worldoceanday #atlanticocean #atlanticbeach ___ Today is World Ocean Day! So this morning we celebrated this special occasion by taking a nice stroll in the beautiful town of Atlantic Beach, Florida. And to keep with the ocean theme, we began our walk by the One Ocean Resort & Spa, then took a quiet and peaceful walk down Ocean Boulevard. Finally, we took an eastward turn, and headed straight toward that beautiful horizon line, finishing our stroll along the Atlantic Ocean. Plus, we discussed FIVE FUN FACTS about the world's oceans - but now it's your turn! What do you know about these amazing bodies of water? Do you have any fun facts you can share with us about these magnificent oceans? By the way, one of our fun facts was learning that the oceans cover 70% of our planet! It's hard to even comprehend that fact in my head! Which means so very much of our Earth is still undiscovered, and what is deep down in the depths of many parts of the ocean remain a real mystery. Wow. So please drop your fun facts about the ocean below! Do you know anything special about the creatures who inhabit them? Information on all the biodiversity? What do you know about coral reefs? How about the sand, seashells, jellyfish, sharks, dolphins, seahorses? And - oh my - we can't forget the very majestic sea turtles! And then there's shipping, boating, fishing, etc. So share your fun facts below and we can keep the conversation going learning about the ocean together in future sunrise livestreams! And I'll see you in the next one, somewhere under that beautiful sun. Love you, Christine One Ocean Resort & Spa is located at: 1 Ocean Boulevard Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Their website is in the video description. #worldoceanday #atlanticbeach #florida ___   Part of 'Seas the Day' series painted in 2023. 5/27/2024 0 Comments 254) Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida - Memorial Day Sunrise on the Beach LIVE! Happy Memorial Day 2024. Good Morning Fellow Dreamers!! And a very Happy Memorial Day 2024 to all! Today is the day each year we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to America, so that we may live free in the USA. Their sacrifice is truly what this three day holiday weekend is all about. Please make sure to pay tribute today to all those who lost their lives fighting for our freedoms. Freedom is not free. Thank you for waking up the Memorial Day sun with me on this fabulous Monday morning here in beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. *Sunrise: 6:25am. *Sunset: 8:20pm. *Conditions: Clear to partly cloudy, with a 0% chance of rain. *Temperature: Low of 72 degrees and a high of 93 degrees, with a ‘feels like’ temperature of 99 degrees. *Humidity: 69%. *Wind: 6-9 mph with gusts up to 19 mph. *UV Index: 8 - very high. *Next low tide: 5:24pm. *Next high tide: 11:36am. I hope you can enjoy some sights and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean to help kick start your Monday on the right foot. Here’s wishing you a fabulous start to your week. See you on the beach. Love you, Christine P.S. Don’t forget to share out my YouTube Channel with anyone who may want to go on an adventure. ___ Y’all know I love dogs. I highly encourage you to watch the YouTube Channel - Ellie Golden Life - to see how they pay tribute to those who have fallen. A few of their related videos are linked right here: https://youtube.com/shorts/GID_xrLEZxQ?si=TuC11-DDJ2o8CcUc https://youtube.com/shorts/vLNCnyRwgK4?si=s7CeCWeH6h1ZiVKm The true meaning of Memorial Day: https://youtube.com/shorts/N8CNVi4QNyU?si=aswiHuN2Bt1HP3LR Bonus video: https://youtube.com/shorts/UJIVM5QpVgA?si=NCSuEArOkjs8KCk3 ___ This was filmed LIVE on Monday, May 27, 2024 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Video 406. Livestream 127. #memorialday #sunrise #pontevedrabeach ___  Before sunrise.  After sunrise.
5/18/2024 0 Comments 249) Walk With Me - Neptune Beach, Florida. It's the weekend, baby! Dancin' in the Street 2024 is today!! Hey There Weekend Dreamers!! Thanks for walking the beach with me today. Let’s start our watches together and go for a scenic walk along the coastline here in beautiful Neptune Beach, Florida. So go ahead and grab your walking shoes and let’s do this. Or, simply have your morning coffee with me and enjoy some views of the Atlantic Ocean and the sounds of the waves. Either way - Cheers! - to the start of another day. And thanks for being here with me, walking hand-in-hand. See you in the next one… somewhere out there under that beautiful sun. Love you, Christine P.S. Don’t forget to share out this video with anyone you think who may want to go on an adventure. For more information on Neptune Beach’s 37th Annual Dancin’ in the Streets 2024, check out their website at: https://www.beachestowncenter.com/copy-of-north-beaches-art-walk This was filmed LIVE on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Neptune Beach, Florida. Video 397. Livestream 123. #walkwithme #neptunebeach #florida ___
4/17/2024 0 Comments 234) Explore With Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida. Dutton Island Preserve on the Intracoastal Waterway Jax!! Hey There Fellow Dreamers!! Thanks for exploring with me this morning along the breathtaking intracoastal waterway in Atlantic Beach, Florida! We’ll have our morning coffee and go for a walk together, and hopefully see some special creatures along the way. See you out there under the sun! Love you, Christine P.S. What creature of the intracoastal waterway is your favorite? 1) Turtles 2) Snakes 3) Birds Today we visited Dutton Island Preserve, which is located at: 793 Dutton Island Road West Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 For more information on Dutton Island Preserve, including hours of operation and camping information, check out their website at: https://coab.us/163/Dutton-Island-Preserve A bit of historical background information on Dutton Island Preserve can be found at: https://www.coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/10919/Dutton-Island-Preserve-Historical-Background Today we saw an Atlantic Beach Heritage Tree!! Further information on the Atlantic Beach Heritage Trees, including a map of all their locations, can be found at: https://www.coab.us/844/Heritage-Trees This was filmed LIVE on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Video 362. Livestream 109. #walkwithme #atlanticbeach #florida ___
 Hey There Fellow Dreamers! Thanks for exploring Dutton Island Preserve with me! Located in Atlantic Beach, Florida, this small island - with three miles of hiking trails - was almost destined for development and single family homes. But Walter Dutton sold the land to the City of Atlantic Beach in the late 90’s, so that the beach town could preserve the natural beauty of this little piece of paradise nestled along the intracoastal waterway of the greater Jacksonville, Florida area. It seems that as the modern world keeps growing and changing and developing, I find myself growing as well - to appreciate these nature preserves more and more. Also, I was pleasantly surprised when we stumbled upon an Atlantic Beach Heritage Tree together! I never knew there was one here on this tiny island. And, lastly, we also were greeted from afar by a pair of little furry surprises. If you missed the livestream, the replay is linked in the comments down below. The video also has links on the history behind the Atlantic Beach Heritage Trees as well as Dutton Island. So thanks for spending some time with me as we appreciate the natural world around us, and as we see nature’s multitude of different ecosystems attempt to survive and thrive on this ever-changing planet Earth. See you in the next one! Somewhere under the sun… Love you, Christine Dutton Island is located at: 793 Dutton Island Road West Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 #naturepreserve #intracoastalwaterway #atlanticbeach ___  'Reflective Palms' acrylic on canvas. 2/7/2024 0 Comments 206) Explore With Me: Tide Views Preserve In Atlantic Beach Florida! Scenic Intracoastal Waterfront Paths Hey Dreamers!! Thanks for stepping outside with me today and getting into nature. There are SOOO many benefits of simply being in green spaces. I firmly believe we all need to spend more time in the natural world. The beauty of untouched landscape is absolutely rejuvenating and invigorating to the soul. And while I was absolutely FREEZING during this livestream, I think you can tell that I warmed up by the end of it. The temperature didn’t warm… but my heart and soul did. So, thank you for spending some time along the Intracoastal Waterway with me today at Tide Views Preserve! I had never been here before, and I’ll definitely be back! Love you! Christine Tide Views Preserve is located at: 1 Begonia Street Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 For more information on Tide Views Preserve, see the website below: http://coab.us/162/Tide-Views-Preserve This was filmed LIVE on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Video 282. Livestream 81. #tideviewspreserve #atlanticbeach #mayport ___ 2/4/2024 0 Comments 204) Watch With Me: The Donna Marathon! 26.2 With Donna To Finish Breast Cancer from The Donna Foundation There are three main points to this live stream today: [1] Is to show people - in real life - making their very own dreams come true. One step at a time. And for as many steps that are being taken today, I am certain there are just as many stories and then some. So: [2] The other main point of this live stream is to link you to The Donna Foundation, to help raise awareness of breast cancer and cancer in general. Thus, all information about The Donna Foundation is linked below if you are interested in getting involved in the organization. And, [3] I am here today to help you share YOUR story with the world. With that in mind: *I do invite you to please feel free to share any stories or comments in the chat or in the replay comments down below that you may want to share with our community of dreamers today on my Channel. I am happy to read them aloud for you on the steam. Or, if you are on the replay, simply posting your comment will allow others to read it. And I will acknowledge your comment and your story, as well. *I share my personal health journey with you as a way of hopefully helping others feel they are not alone in their pain, chronic pain, suffering, or any medical problems they may be going through. And I do know and understand that sometimes, you just need to talk about it. So please know this is a space for you to share anything you are comfortable sharing today, as a way to comfort you and to help you be heard. This stream is my way of reminding you to never give up. You are not alone in this great, big, scary and beautiful world. We have each other. ___ Join me on Sunday, February 4, 2024 to watch The 2024 Donna Foundation Marathon together! I am SO excited to watch this race with you. The specific race we will be spectating is the 17th Annual 26.2 With Donna National Marathon To Finish Breast Cancer - which starts in Jacksonville Beach, Florida at the Seawalk Pavilion, starting at 7:30am. The course begins in Jax Beach, traveling north to Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach, then finally back to Jax Beach for the finish. The course is two laps; the course map is linked below. So let’s cheer the runners on together, as they will be pursuing some major goals and dreams today. And that’s what is important here! See you on the sidelines. And don’t forget to take one step today to help make all your dreams come true. Love you, Christine ___ *Editorial Disclaimers: -I am not affiliated with The Donna Foundation in any way. I am merely a spectator… who LOVES seeing people make their own dreams come true. And dreams are coming true today, baby. -I am not a doctor. This is not to be construed as medical advice. While I do invite you to please feel free to share your personal stories involving health and medical challenges in the livestream today and in the replay comments below, this video is not to be construed as medically prescribed treatment or advice. If you are in a medical health emergency, PLEASE call 911, or visit your nearest Emergency Room. Help is available to you. You are not alone. ___ The Donna Foundation: https://breastcancermarathon.com/ Seawalk Pavilion 75 1st Street North Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 This was filmed LIVE on Sunday, February 4, 2024 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Video 278. Livestream 80. #rundonna #destinationhope #finishbreastcancer ___ 12/18/2023 0 Comments 181) Let's Walk to the Beaches Town Center Christmas Tree in Neptune Beach, Florida!! Vlogmas 2023 Day 18 Hey Holiday Dreamers!! Merry Vlogmas 2023 Day 18! Join me on a walk throughout Neptune Beach to see the Beaches Town Center Christmas Tree! Located ‘Where Atlantic Boulevard Meets the Ocean’ this is a combined Christmas Tree - shared with the town of Atlantic Beach, Florida. Quite a cool feature of this downtown area is that the towns Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach share a downtown, connected together, so that’s why they have a conjoined Christmas Tree as well. I also really love all the colorfully lit palm trees throughout the downtown, oversized ornaments and present boxes, Santa surfboards, and lifeguard chairs with wreaths adorned. After we see the tree, then we’re going to take a night walk on the beach. So put your walking shoes on and join me! Love you, Christine This was filmed LIVE on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Neptune Beach, Florida. Video 220. Livestream 58. #vlogmas #neptunebeach #vlogmas2023 ___ 12/5/2023 0 Comments 167) Let's Hop Aboard the St. Johns River Auto Ferry in Mayport, Florida! Vlogmas Day 5! Vlogmas 2023! Hey Holiday Dreamers!! Merry Vlogmas 2023 Day 5! Join me as we float across the St. Johns River aboard the St. Johns River Auto Ferry! We’ll be traveling from Mayport, Florida to St. George Island - which is part of the North Florida Keys. We’re on the road to a festive holiday road trip this December, and we’re bringing you along for the ride. After we get off the Ferry I’ll show you our very merry and festive treats and drinks we got from Starbucks. We ordered the holiday gingerbread loaf, and two snowmen cookies - one with the blue scarf and one with the red scarf, plus the red cup drinks, of course. After that, it’s off to the next leg of our Vlogmas journey. So, thanks for joining me today for Vlogmas Day 5! Love you! Christine This was filmed LIVE on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Mayport, Florida and St. George Island, Florida. For information on the St. Johns River Auto Ferry, check out their website at: https://ferry.jtafla.com/ Livestream number 44. #vlogmas2023 #stjohnsriver #vlogmas ___ 12/2/2023 0 Comments 163) Tony's Turkey Trot 5K 2023 Race Start 9th Annual Race for Brain Injury Awareness Atlantic Beach Hey Holiday Dreamers!! A very Happy Thanksgiving to you all - and now, onto the Christmas Holiday season! Thanks for joining me as I watch the start of the annual Tony’s Turkey Trot for Brain Injury Awareness in Atlantic Beach, Florida! Just from the looks of this - I have never seen a bigger turnout for this race - what a FABULOUSLY successful run this morning y’all. I believe there were over 4,100 people participating in the race this year! So many people registered this year they actually had to close registration! Way to go everybody! We went for a lovely Thanksgiving Morning walk in the surrounding neighborhoods of Beaches Town Center, which includes both Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach. Then, we enjoyed a lovely outdoor breakfast and coffee at Southern Grounds Coffee Co. in Neptune Beach, as we watched the morning further gear up in preparation for the annual Petesgiving 2023 at Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach. If you're going to Pete’s - keep in mind they start serving at 8:30am. Then we went for another walk out on the beach and I did a LIVESTREAM, which you can check out right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wfVKvAG5f8 Here’s wishing you and yours a very merry and festive Holiday Season. Now -enjoy the start! Love you, Christine The 9th Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot 5K for Brain Injury Awareness takes place each year on Thanksgiving Morning in Beaches Town Center - Where Atlantic Boulevard Meets The Ocean. The race is located at: 1 Ocean Boulevard Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Further information about Tony’s Turkey Trot can be found at: https://1stplacesports.com/races/tonys-turkey-trot-5k/ Petesgiving takes place annually at Pete’s Bar on Thanksgiving Morning. Pete’s Bar is located at: 117 First Street Neptune Beach, Florida 32266 Further information about Pete’s Bar can be found on their website at: https://www.petesbar.com/ Also - check out this adorable story about Petesgiving: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/life/holidays/couple-who-met-at-petesgiving-in-duval-county-return-14-years-later-with-children/77-a1f053e7-b61d-454d-93ac-cb21e0c28fca This was filmed on Thanksgiving Morning 2023 in Atlantic Beach, Florida - Thursday, November 23, 2023. #tonysturkeytrot #atlanticbeach #thanksgiving ___ 11/25/2023 0 Comments 157) It's Small Business Saturday! Stroll With Me As I Highlight My Favorite Local Small Businesses! Hey Holiday Dreamers!! Today is Small Business Saturday! So come along and stroll a half mile on the beautiful and sunny beach with me - as I showcase to you some of my very favorite local area small businesses - all located in the greater Jacksonville area! I hope you are having a lovely and long holiday weekend. And if you’re looking for something new and different to do - don’t forget to go ahead and patronize a local small business in your area. Small ‘ma & pa’ shops do not have the foundation and backing and investors in comparison to the massive and much larger corporations that we all use on a daily basis. Small businesses appreciate every cent brought into their shop. Small businesses near and far, local and digital, in-person or on the internet, all of them appreciate your continued support of their ventures. So go ahead and shop small today, and don’t forget that I have a small business too! There are SO many ways you can support me! I am an Artist and Writer, besides being a content creator here on YouTube. So definitely check out my website and lifestyle blog, browse and shop my motivational merch - such as tees and sweatshirts, hats, and water bottles, etc. Also, I sell all my art on my website - there is a ‘For Sale” page that I’d love for you to take a look at. I write a lifestyle blog, and have been publishing written content online since July 4, 2019 - including reviews, poetry, short stories, and lots of publications about my travels and experiences living in The Sunshine State. But gosh - guess what? One of the biggest ways you can support Christine’s Floridian Dreams is actually one of the easiest, and simplest, and it’s free to do! So go ahead and hit that LIKE button for me, SUBSCRIBE if you’re new here, and please, definitely SHARE out my content with others on your social media! I truly do appreciate and love every single one of you and I thank you for your continued support of my channel. Now get out there and support a small business today! And, by the way, thanks for strolling a half mile with me. See you in the next video! Love you, Christine See below for information on all of the small businesses I discussed and showed real, physical examples of each in my livestream today: 1) Pelindaba Lavender Amelia Island, Florida https://www.pelindabalavender.com/amelia-island-fl-a/301.htm 2) Southern Grounds & Co. https://www.southerngrounds.com/ 3) Island Donuts Atlantic Beach, Florida https://islanddonut.com/ 4) One Ocean Resort & Spa Atlantic Beach, Florida https://www.oneoceanresort.com/ Here is the YouTube video on my Channel that I referenced today about a family vacation at One Ocean Resort: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26q-gAlZRmQ 5) BeYou Jewelry https://beyou.store/ 6) Christine’s Floridian Dreams http://www.christinesfloridiandreams.com/ This was filmed LIVE on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Neptune Beach, Florida. Livestream number 37. #southerngrounds #islanddonuts #pelindabalavendar #beyoujewelry ___       11/23/2023 0 Comments 155) A Very Happy Thanksgiving Morning Walk in Neptune Beach, Florida - Â I Am Thankful For You!! Hey Dreamers!! A Very Happy Thanksgiving 2023 to YOU!! On this special day of thanksgiving, I cannot celebrate if I could not celebrate with you. Because YOU are who I am grateful for today. I could not be who I am without you, so I need you to know that personally. This is my way of expressing my gratitude and eternal thankfulness for our community of Dreamers. I want you to know that if you are alone today, or are feeling lonely, I am here for you. If you don’t have people to celebrate with today, you can celebrate with me. I have more than three years of content up on my channel, if you’re just looking for something silly or ridiculous to watch. Or you can leave me a comment - I read all my comments and I will hear your message to me. If you are struggling, I hear ya. If you are in chronic pain, I hear ya. Please know that you are not alone. And that we have to get through things one moment at a time. One step at a time. One minute at a time. One hour into the future. One day ahead. Two weeks at a time. So go ahead and take that hard first step. March before you feel like it… with me by your side. Happy Thanksgiving to all. I Love You, Christine Thank you for drinking your coffee with me today. My coffee was from Southern Grounds! Southern Grounds & Co. Coffee Shop is located in Beaches Town Center at: 200 First Street Neptune Beach, Florida 32266 Further information can be found at: https://www.southerngrounds.com/ ‘Petesgiving’ is the annual outdoor Thanksgiving morning party in Neptune Beach, Florida. Pete’s Bar is located in Beaches Town Center at: 117 First Street Neptune Beach, Florida 32266 Further information can be found at: https://www.petesbar.com/ Tony’s Turkey Trot takes place at Beaches Town Center on Thanksgiving Morning each year. Further information can be found at: https://www.tbifundinc.com/turkey-trot This was filmed LIVE in Neptune Beach, Florida on Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23, 2023. Livestream number 35. #thanksgiving #neptunebeach #southerngrounds ____        11/18/2023 0 Comments 153) Waving to the Carnival Elation Embarkation Saturday Night LIVE Golden Sunset in Mayport, Florida Hey Dreamers!! Can you believe it’s been five weeks since we’ve been to Mayport to watch ships going by?! Thanks for joining me on this fabulous Saturday night! What a breathtaking, golden hour sunset this was, my goodness! So, not only did we catch some magnificent views of the sun’s reflection on the water, the most exciting part of the evening for me was seeing a cruise ship leave Jacksonville’s port! The Carnival Elation Embarkation went ‘cruising’ past us - pun intended - seamlessly gliding off into the night. This was truly a very exciting experience for me. I have seen many, many ships going and coming through Mayport, but all were commercial vessels of some sort, mostly container ships. I don’t recall ever seeing an actual passenger cruise ship going through Mayport. And for good reason - apparently there is only one cruise per week that sails out of Jacksonville, Florida - the Carnival Elation - on Saturday nights! So - there ya’ go! But we finally saw it here baby! I hope all the cruise goers have a fabulous cruise! Certainly - the weather was near perfect Saturday night. I believe it’s a three night sailing to the Bahamas, so fun is indeed ahead for these traveling folks. So thanks for watching the sunset with me, and catching the golden hour of nature’s finest scenery with me as well. Love you, Christine This was filmed LIVE on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Mayport, Florida. Further information about Carnival Cruise Lines, and the Carnival Elation, can be found at: https://www.carnival.com/ https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-elation Livestream number 33. #mayport #florida #carnivalcruise ___ 10/15/2023 0 Comments 131) Crossing The St. Johns River Auto Ferry While LIVE! Mayport To Fort George Island, Florida! So - this adventure - I am soooo happy to bring to you! You guys - I have crossed the St. Johns River on the Auto Ferry more times than I could have ever counted. I LOVE this Jacksonville icon with all my heart. And today, I’m actually sharing it LIVE, with YOU! I hope you enjoy my trip across the beautiful and flowing St. Johns River, as viewed from inside the car, and from outside the car. Enjoy the sights and sounds - including the very loud boat horn. And while the pelicans may just be my favorite part of every trip across, please make sure to keep your eye open for dolphins, various birds, massive freight ships, Singleton’s Seafood Shack on the Mayport Village side, and the Sandollar Restaurant on the Fort George Island side of things. Our fare was $8.00 for a weekend trip. Fares are one way. There are bathrooms on both sides of the river, which come in useful, especially if you are far from home, or end up waiting for the ferry for a very long time. There are also picnic tables and a viewing platform/pavilion on either side of the river. And now, I even noticed an Amazon Locker on the Mayport side during this visit! The ferry runs seven days a week, and approximately every half hour. Have a fabulous voyage folks! Love ya’s! Christine P.S. You’ve gotta check out Island Donuts in Atlantic Beach, Florida! Did the donuts I shared with you look absolutely delicious?! Check it out next time you are in town. Cost is roughly $2.00 per donut and I believe, worth every penny! Island Donuts is located at: 363 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 6, Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 Filmed LIVE on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Mayport Florida, Atlantic Beach, and Fort George Island - located in the greater Jacksonville area of the Sunshine State. #stjohnsriver #autoferry #mayport #jacksonville #islanddonuts 10/14/2023 0 Comments 129) Dutton Island Preserve! LIVE in Mayport/Atlantic Beach, Florida! Intracoastal Views & Pathways Join me LIVE this golden afternoon in Mayport, Florida as we explore all the beauty surrounding us in the wetlands known as Dutton Island Preserve! This place is a must-visit if vacationing in the Jacksonville Beaches area of The Sunshine State. With views of the Intracoastal Waterway, and bridges on and off the San Pablo Island, the horizon is quite a hopeful sight to the eye here! Whether you’re a local, or a one time visitor, I highly recommend popping on over to Dutton Island Preserve. The marshes are marshy, and lands are quite wet, and that’s a good thing! But gosh, golly, and jeaz - apparently you should not forget your bug spray when you visit! While I was not attacked by hardly any bugs, Bryan, the hubbie, got really bit up and had to run back to the car for some bug spray. He’s the one smart enough to actually keep it stocked in the car, and I’m the oblivious one, taking things one little hop at a time. So while I was not prepared for bugs, it was a very good thing we had some in the car. Don’t visit without it! I hope you enjoy our lovely walk together. Let me know whatcha think? And if you’ve ever been here before, and do you want do visit? But most importantly, is your car continually stocked with bug spray? Let me know in the comments below. Love ya’s! Christine Filmed LIVE Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Mayport, Florida. Dutton Island Preserve is located: 793 Dutton Island Rd W Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 #duttonisland #atlanticbeach #mayport #florida 10/11/2023 0 Comments 128) Neptune Beach, Florida Sunrise LIVE - We Found Some Dolphins - Looking At Emerald Colored Waves Good Morning Y’all! We are in Neptune Beach, Florida this morning to watch the sunrise, browse the tidelines for shark teeth, and glance out at the magnificently emerald toned waters. While the Atlantic Ocean was pretty flat today, the wave breaks were immensely loud and powerful. In the flatness of the horizon, we spotted a number of dolphins, jumping into the start of their day. A breathtaking sight - it always chokes me up - literally, lol. Also, I talked with two new channels in the chat, and it made my day. So thanks for joining me, and I’m wishing every single one of you a fabulous journey on the day ahead. If you are catching the replay, please say hello in the comments below. I do read every comment, and I would absolutely love to know how your day is going thus far? And - what is your favorite time of day?? Do you love early mornings like I do? Love ya, Christine Filmed Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Neptune Beach, Florida. #florida #neptunebeach #dolphins  5/26/2021 0 Comments 109) So - How Old Are You Now?Mezza Luna Ristorante - Dining Review  “So… How old are you now?” I asked the hubby, as we sat down to dinner.  We had just been seated at our lovely outdoor table at Mezza Luna Ristorante - for a special Saturday night - a birthday celebration - dinner out.  “29,” he says. I laugh. “No, really?” I question him. “35,” he then says. “No... I seriously don’t know,” I say. Now resorting to begging for his age. “I literally do not remember your age, and I only remember that I am 40 because I am, right now, at this moment, the big four o.” “35,” he says, again. “And I’m not getting any older.” That’s it. It’s been authoritatively decided. Discussion over.     Well - I simply knew that wasn’t true. But we proceeded to dine upon some fabulous food, all the time with me not knowing the real number. The age for which we were celebrating this fine night. Because, you see, I don’t really know if it's a “covid thing” or what, but time is just flying by. One breath, and a day has passed. One blink, and a whole week flutters past us. One sip of water, and a whole month is swallowed up whole. In fact, by the time we finish eating this very meal, we will be 65 years old. And the pandemic itself - well that flew by too. I tend to think it’s all because I’m the busiest I’ve ever been, and not because of a global plague that seemingly altered time itself. But, who knows? Either way, I can barely remember my own age, let alone the age and/or birthdates of anybody else I know and love, including my own husband - and maybe that is not a covid thing? I think I’m just really, really bad at ages... and birthdays... and numbers. I guess I always have been. But the older I get, it apparently shows more now… As I sit across from the hubby, proceeding to ask my own husband for his age on his own birthday during this very special night out. Our server comes over. We start with water for both. Gulp, and another month disappears. Hooray! I then ask for lemonade, and Bryan requests an old fashioned. By the time our meal was perfectly prepared, cooked, seasoned, and served to us, we were flying well into the year 2022. But that all hasn’t happened just yet. Eventually, we settled on 43 (???) Our take on his real age this evening. On this beautiful day in the month of May, in this grand and fabulous year of life on Earth: 2021. “Are you sure?” I ask. Doubting even the truth, simply because I have no idea or grasp on reality any longer… Ages and time blown apart. The Earth, to me, might as well be spinning around the sun at a rate of 365 rotations an hour instead of 365 rotations a year. No concept of time any longer, not even a smidge, even left in my brain at this point in my life. And that, I finally have come to believe, has something to do with Covid. And maybe that’s all simply because, when people are asked to stop living their lives - living - becomes increasingly more important. In my head, that is.     It’s a beautiful evening at the beach. We are seated on the outdoor patio of Mezza. Located at 110 First Street in the Beaches Town Center area of Neptune Beach, this local Floridian establishment has always seemed upscale and expensive in my mind, and seemingly a bit out of reach for an everyday occasion. But for birthdays, anything goes, right? So, while I expected quite an expensive dining experience, Mezza Luna ended up being nothing like what I thought and perceived it to be - In a good way. It wasn’t nearly as pricey as I was predicting, and it was a much more casual atmosphere as well - also, in a very good way. With today’s hits playing loudly on the stereo speakers, intermixed with some oldies and goodies, the vibe was upbeat, happy, and not at all stuffy or too fancy. Our entire dining experience ended up being an absolutely and utterly perfect atmosphere for the type of dinner we were going for that evening. It’s now May. So at dinnertime - the sun - it’s still out. And, gosh, it was a hot one. There were seats on the back patio - straight in the sun - and I knew we could never last out there. Not even five minutes. I would have easily melted away. I had just finished a shift working outside in the heat all day, and sitting straight in the hot sun was never, ever going to happen that night. But the whole front end of the restaurant has another outdoor area that is completely covered in shade. It’s actually set up really, very quaint. You’re “inside” the restaurant, with the feel and coziness of being inside and away from the elements, but the front wall is open to the outdoors and fresh air. So we were technically seated outside - per my request placed on my OpenTable dining reservation app. Also, the mask mandate in the local Jacksonville area had just been recently lifted, so for those looking to enter without a mask, no mask was needed. Every single staff member of the restaurant still had masks on though.    If you don’t have OpenTable, and you enjoy dining out, I highly recommend it. The process of booking takes a mere few seconds, it’s free, and it’s easier than a phone call. Plus - all your reservations add up to monetary rewards. I’m a big fan. Our drinks arrived, and ice cold lemonade never tasted so good. I downed my drink, and another was brought immediately over to me. We then ordered the meatball appetizer to split, and Bryan ordered a wedge blue cheese salad as well. The meatballs were seasoned wonderfully, with a creamy sauce of something or other underneath. I didn’t really bother to look at the menu, I really just devoured it as quickly as I did my lemonade; noting later - however, that it was served with creamy polenta, tomato, mint, and piave cheese at $11.00. And Bryan’s iceberg salad was served with crispy shallots, bacon, sun dried tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing, at $9.00. Our server asked if we wanted fresh bread, and of course, because we are merely human, we said - Yes.   Dinner was fabulous. And I couldn't remember the last time I had such a marvelous meal, seated that close to the ocean, and so close to home. We both ordered steaks for the main course. I had the filet (at $35.00), my usual go to, and Bryan had the grilled flat iron steak frites (at $27.00), any steak - his guaranteed usual. The bordelaise sauce drizzled over my filet was superb. And I immediately commented to Bryan… “How come we can’t replicate this at home?” I kept eating and I don’t remember what we decided our answer to that deep question was.   Being that it was Bryan’s birthday, dessert was a must. So, we ordered two, of course. And that way we could each try each other’s and share. I loved the affogato. To death. I would go back to Mezza just to order it once again. At $6.00 it was worth every penny, and a cool treat on this hot night.     And, then there was the cheesecake. Oh, is there anything so good in all this miraculous world as a slice of cheesecake?   Well, maybe the next best thing is taking the leftovers home. At $8.00, and heaven on Earth, I asked for the seasonal sauce to be left off. I just wanted the slice served plain. And as we were too stuffed to eat anymore, I asked for my remaining cheesecake to be boxed up. To be feasted upon later that evening back home of course…. And therein lies the only ‘problem’ of the magnificent evening. And I dare say it was really even a problem. I actually just asked for a box… Meaning, I would box up the cheesecake myself. But, the server wanted to bring the dish back to the kitchen and box it up. And that’s when I realized he did the same with my steak. This was the very first time since covid began, that a server wanted to take my meal away from me, that I had already touched, and bring it back into the kitchen. That act seemed to go away, nearly one hundred percent of the time, since the beginning of the pandemic. As soon as the plague began, everything and anything was all about contact. Touch points were focused upon. And the less touching the better. Along with cross contamination, and risk of cross contamination. So, I naturally thought it was swell when seemingly every single restaurant started bringing the box out to the table, instead of taking the touched plate back into the kitchen to box up there, thus risking more germ spread back onto everyone’s food unnecessarily. So, I did think it very, very strange that the server wanted to take my slice of cheesecake, that I had already feasted upon, and bring it back into the kitchen to box up. I didn’t say anything, but I did ponder this, deeply. And as I pondered, my cheesecake was making its untimely transition. When my lovely piece of food was brought back out to me... it looked like this: A fine meal. A lovely evening. Everything - perfection. Down to the sights and sounds. And then - sad face. :( Or, should I say smoosh face. My cheesecake went through the ringer back in the kitchen. My cheesecake died a slow death. It transformed from a slice of cake... To cheese mush inside a plastic see through box. Sealed for transport into space. Or somewhere else very far away.   But who am I kidding?! I did not really care one bit. As we learned growing up, it’s not what’s on the outside that matters, it’s what’s inside that really important. Or. It’s not the gift that matters, it's the thought that counts. Or. Never judge a book by its cover. Or… Contents may have shifted during transport. Wait - none of that is what I was going for here. Anyway, I could care freaking less what my cheesecake looked like as I carried it out the door. And yes, it got eaten less than two hours later in less than two seconds flat. Presentation be forgotten that night, my dear friends. No, I did not care what it looked like on the outside. I didn’t care. It all certainly did not really matter to me.   Because, if I’m so busy loving my life, so very freaking much, to the point that I cannot remember how old I am, or how old my husband really is, because life is too much fun to stop and think about it. Then I certainly could care less about the doggie bag presentation at a fine dining establishment with today’s hits blasting on the radio overhead as we freely inhaled the salt life. All I cared about was the birthday that was being celebrated. And the fun time we were having. And the very fresh and very salty air that we were breathing in on that beautiful patio. As we watched tourists and locals pass by on the adjacent sidewalk. And we ate our fresh bread, and slapped on way too much butter. And scooping up whatever that creamy mush was underneath our meatball appetizer, while enjoying a steak that I could never replicate in my own kitchen. And bringing home with me a cheesy slice of heaven. It all didn’t matter what it looked like. And how it was presented to me. And as I pondered the state of my flattened and battered and weathered and worn and completely beat up cheesecake seated in front of me, sealed tightly for transport across great oceans on a big container ship for a long haul journey… I decided to ask my husband, once again. I stared at my smooshed cake. And I pondered the physics of time and space once again. “44?” I questioned him. Desperately aching to know and confirm his real age, yet again. And too lazy to pull out my calculator to simply subtract 2021 from his year of birth, to find the correct number in a matter of seconds. “NO!” he desperately bellowed back at me. “I am NOT 44 today.” Ok. So we settled, once again, on 43. He was 43 years old. And yes, I am 40. We had that confirmed. Leaving no room for doubt. And so we continued our evening. And we both knew each other’s real ages. At least for that one night. Until I proceeded to forget it all once again. When the day transitioned from Saturday to Sunday and I didn’t even know what universe I was living in, once again. So, yeah, we knew we were in our forties. We knew we loved our steak dinner. And we certainly knew covid was in the rear view mirror. And life kept moving on. But, the funny thing is, life never really stopped. That’s the amazing thing. Covid never stopped our lives. As we celebrated the transition from 42 to 43… life was still happening. And life would continue to go on. Whether we knew our ages at the time or not. Under a mezza luna moon… life was continuing to happen all around us.~ 
 **Bean’s Battle For Best @ The Beaches ~ Award Winner 2020!** It’s a hard job - but somebody’s gotta eat all the chocolate. And for the sake of the written word - that’s exactly what I’ve done.  Besides, with hard work, comes great reward… And chocolate may be the ultimate reward, my dear friends. I’ve been popping into Peterbrooke Chocolatier since I discovered it a few years back. Located at 363 Atlantic Boulevard in Atlantic Beach, Florida, Peterbrooke is situated directly in the heart of Beaches Town Center. As soon as I discovered Peterbrooke, I absolutely had to go inside. So I did, and I ate the best chocolate - ever.          Fast forward to today, in 2020, and Peterbrooke STILL has the best chocolate I ever ate. I’m just grateful I live so close to their shop so that I can visit whenever I want. And recently, with all this stay-at-home madness upending civil society… and with World War 19 causing Civil War 2.0 - chocolate was subtly calling my name. It may have been just a whisper, but it was calling, nonetheless. Then, with all restaurants still being closed - and take-out, curbside, and delivery being the only way to dine “out” - a chocolatier, to-go sort of shop was out loud screaming my name. So after work the other day, I decided it was time to take action on the chocolate front of this global war… I’ll call it - Bean’s Battle For Best @ The Beaches. Either that, or… The Battle Of The Bulge. Stepping back into this heavenly chocolate shop after a long parting of at least a year or so, I was simply excited that the OPEN sign flashing in the upper right corner window, actually meant that they were really open. Because as more businesses close by the day, that sign doesn’t usually mean much any more. Walking in, we were met with another sign - the power was out. But, yes, they were open. Come on in. We were then met with another sign, and a basket of gloves for us to use, per their request. We both put on the gloves.   I knew just what I wanted. Eyes right on my target. The Jag Paws - the Jax version of Turtles.  And like I said, for the sake of the written word, I simply had to buy a few more things. I couldn’t buy just a bag of Jag Paws, that’s simply not enough chocolate for a girl! So, I figured since I always purchase a darker chocolate, that my other purchases would be in the white chocolate family. I then grabbed a bag of white chocolate covered pretzels, and a white chocolate lollipop.           I spoke with the cashier as we paid. I had just missed Peterbrooke’s biggest holiday of the year: Easter. Because chocolate and bunnies go together perfectly, of course. I mentioned how glad I was that they were open. She mentioned that they were not even certain how much longer they would be. I hoped to see them again. ‘Tis the way of today. I suppose. I would not be telling you the truth if I said there was a better chocolate shop in Jax. They absolutely are the winner. Peterbrooke is more than deserving of Bean’s Battle For Best @ The Beaches - Chocolate - 2020. The cost is high. And I’m not gonna lie about that either. But there’s a reason. You just can’t buy the best chocolate of your life and not pay the most you’ve ever spent on chocolate. So, while $27.02 looks high, sounds high, and is - very - high, it was all worth it, my dear friends. And if you go, you’ll probably agree. You’ll take one bite of the best of the best, and the next thought out of your brain will be - When are we coming back for more?   As we said goodbye, we sat in the little blue chairs and table set up outside the front door, for a mere moment. Our last stop and duty before heading home for the night. It was Saturday night at the beach. The traditional “Opening Of The Beaches” Weekend in Jacksonville. A yearly celebration, a weekend parade - a tradition in town going back 73 years. Even though normally, the beaches are open year round here in Jax, the town comes together each spring to officiate a ceremonial opening of the beaches. Think - Gilmore Girls - town square style event - only a bit more wild. And more ceremonial in nature than anything else, the Beaches opening parade is as much of a party here in Jax as Pete’s Bar is on Thanksgiving morning. Just another reason to party. To celebrate life. Life at the beach. On an island. Living next to the sea. And 2020 would have been year 74 of the parade - before it was canceled due to the coronavirus. Yes, we were sitting outside, and it was Saturday night at the beach. 2020. Hubby picking me up from work. Off early on a Saturday. The sun still out. A normal Saturday night in town would have meant the entire area would be hopping. Endless parties. Endless fun. Bike riders everywhere. Music. Talking. Laughter. But instead, we sat down in front of the chocolatier, and stared at a visibly and noticeably vacant parking lot. A lot that is usually never empty. Diners from Poe’s. From other restaurants. Shops. And on a Saturday, the lot would be even more packed. Cars waiting for spots to open up. But not on this Saturday night. Empty. Looking around. Soaking in the quiet surroundings. It was just sooo sad. When will Poe’s open back up? When will the other restaurants open for dine in? Shops? When will people not be scared to leave their houses? When will life return to this little corner of Beaches Town Center? I don’t know. And I do care. In the interim, however, there is always chocolate. And the world still keeps on turning. And awards still must be handed out. So, plague or no plague… civil war or no civil war, life as we know it, or life as we know it not, the chocolate must be eaten. And Peterbrooke Chocolatier is hereby officially awarded Bean’s Battle For Best @ The Beaches 2020. Congratulations, my dear and chocolatey friends. You’ve won The Battle Of The Bulge. Thank you for the sunshine you add to the sky.  In a vast sea - of open parking spots… Thank you for being open. Thank you for still fighting to survive, and sticking it out this long. And mostly, thank you for the best chocolate I ever feasted upon. ~ 
*Have you been to Peterbrooke Chocolatier? Where did you eat the best chocolate you ever had? I’d so love to know. Drop me a comment down below: Also, for Bean’s Best Award Winner of 2019, be sure to check out V Pizza, below: 15] V Pizza ~ The Very Best Pizza In Jax Beach! Plus - for some further fun in the Florida sun, and lots of sweet treats in Jax and beyond, check out the links below: 52] Keeping Cool - And Creamy - In Key West 45] Dessert First, My Friends ~ Cantina Louie 40] Visiting The Florida Cracker Kitchen ~ Jacksonville 39] The Very Official & Quite Serious Donut Debate Of 2020 31] Tuesday’s On First Street ~ The Jax Beach Art Walk ~ 21] Cinotti’s ~ And Why Life Is Too Short To Not Eat Donuts 14] Finding Trinkets & Treasures @ The Jax Beach Vintage Flea Market 11] Eleven South Bistro & Bar ~~ Supper Club Of The South 3] The Dog Days Of Endless Summer 2] 3 Wows Plus 1 Piece Of Magic I Experienced At Jacksonville, Florida’s Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens 1] Happy Birthday America ~ 4 Simple Steps To Help You Have An Easy Americana 4th:  How can you walk into a place decked out like this and not have a good time?     Folks, you’ve got to get yourselves on down to Cantina Louie. Located on Atlantic Boulevard in the small coastal town of Atlantic Beach, Florida, Cantina Louie is consistently one of my favorite and quick go-to restaurants around, any time. But whenever we have a taste for Mexican, we usually end up here.      The food is always good, and the atmosphere is always fun. Really, I personally enjoy all the murals on the wall and the fun lighting and decor flowing throughout. But then again, I do like the food just as much as the art within. So if you’re looking for a friendly and casual place to dine while in The Beaches area of Jacksonville, this is the place.  Besides, any day is a good day for Mexican food… says anyone and everyone who is put face to face with a platter of tortilla chips and salsa - right? And this place is generous with their chips and salsa. My goodness… it’s the best around, always fresh, and the salsa is absolutely nothing other than addicting. And did I mention that it’s endless? All I can say is - Arrive. Hungry.  And then, after you’ve munched away on the best chips and salsa in town, you’ll need to look down at your stomach, and give it a fair warning. Brace yourself. Says you to your tummy. Because here comes your entree! I hope your tummy heard you. For $9.99 I was presented with all of this darn good food!  I almost always order the combo platter, hardly ever deviating from that selection. With a choice of chicken or ground beef, the platter comes with two tacos and a side of rice and beans. And this is where the tummy really needs that fair warning. Have you ever seen a ‘side’ of retried beans and rice like this? It’s enormous. It’s huge. It’s beans and rice.  Any time you’re sitting at home and quietly contemplating where you should go out to dinner that weekend… just ask your stomach. He or she will remind you of Cantina Louie and my guess is you’ll be back for another go round. Hubby got the chicken fajitas with a steak taco. He usually also orders a regular margarita with salt while we’re there. And I always go for the pink lemonade.     So yeah, um… Who else here is a pink lemonade fan? I can’t be the only one, right? Cantina Louie is one of the only places around I can find pink lemonade. Metro Diner has it, and I always order it there, but the list of places is short - very short. So any time I am at Cantina Louie the pink lemonade is a must for me. Such a treat. And speaking of treats, the answer here is no. I have never had dessert here for the very simple reason that we are always just too full after our meal, every single time. So the meal is the treat. The chips and salsa are the treat... It’s goes sorta like this: As a wise woman once said, “Dessert first - my friends.” Spoken by that wise woman.  If it was up to me where you decide to go to dinner I’d say go wherever you darn well please, but if you ask my tummy for its recommendation, I’d say, get yourself on down to Cantina Louie. Sit outside and play bags on the outdoor patio. Or sit inside under the blowing air conditioning when it’s 105 degrees and you want to cool off with a margarita and some freshly made crunchy chips. Just come; and sit. And have a pink lemonade for me while you’re there, if merely to help keep the supply and demand going for the next time I visit.~  Check out some of my visits to other Jax Beaches area restaurants here! 5] The Reef On SR A1A: Worth Pulling Over For 11] Eleven South Bistro & Bar ~~ Supper Club Of The South 15] V Pizza ~ The Very Best Pizza In Jax Beach! *Part of ~ Bean’s Best ~ Award Winner 2019 35] Happiest Of Holidays @ Hawkers Asian Street Fare 40] Visiting The Florida Cracker Kitchen ~ Jacksonville Have you been to Cantina Louie in Atlantic Beach? Do you love pink lemonade as much as I do? What other restaurants serve pink lemonade that I need to know of? Let me know in the comments down below:
 Two words to sum up this total and complete gem of a place: Go. There. I personally have zero bad things to say about this place - ever. It’s fabulous. End of story. Well, not end of story. But it can be that simple. Hawkers is - simply - amazing.  Hawkers was born in Florida. In 2011 their first restaurant opened in Orlando. And since its early successes, this sit-down, yet casual, eatery has now spread to a variety of other locations throughout the state. Plus a few openings in other locales within the country as well, such as North Carolina and Georgia, with both a Tennessee and Maryland location opening very soon. And while any night of the week is a good night indeed to visit Hawkers, I had the pleasure of dining there most recently on the same evening my husband and I browsed all around Beaches Town Center to take in all the holiday goodness out on display. Walking around town, seeing the gingerbread house at One Ocean Resort, visiting the Holiday Palms where Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean, all of it, after a delicious meal at Hawkers. Walking inside Hawkers, I always immediately take notice of the Edison style lighting throughout the large dining room and bar area. I absolutely adore any Edison lighting whatsoever, and I desperately dream of it placed throughout every room in my entire apartment. To me, the lighting gives off a warm and very inviting and homey atmosphere. Not too bright, and perfect for an evening dining establishment.  And while the restaurant is a sit-down eatery, and a great place for a leisurely and peaceful meal, it never feels too formal either. The menu at Hawkers is set up similar to tapas style. Smaller sized dishes that are meant for sharing around the table. And this works exceptionally well the larger the party one has with them. While it’s usually just my husband and I dining out, we had the opportunity to dine at Hawkers with my in-laws well over a year and a half ago now. And at that meal having a party of eight, we were able to try and share amongst us a large variety of dishes from the menu. Much more choice than our usual table for two can reasonable order.  While sometimes hubby and I do tapas and share a few things, this time I simply ordered my own entree and so did he. And I had no problem devouring my entire bowl. To drink I had club soda with lime, which they kindly kept refilling for me. And hubby had the ‘Margari-Thai’ to start. The drinks were swell. Not watered down at all, and made just right.   We split the pork skewers as an appetizer, which comes as a set of three skewers. They were delicious. Flavorful, and yet not too over-seasoned. And the perfect amount for sharing amongst two people. Just. Perfect.  For my entree, I ordered the same dish the I ALWAYS order. The Beef Haw Fun. A noodle dish. It’s a fabulous dish for anyone who is currently counting calories or trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. At 687 calories, it’s the perfect size entree for me. Anything else would have been simply too many calories, or needing a box for leftovers.  Hubby ordered from the rice bowl section of the menu - choosing the Kimchi Fried Rice. Served with steak, eggs, and onions. Both our dishes were excellent.  The atmosphere at Hawkers is very casual. Which is another reason I love it so much. It’s loud, but it’s not too loud by any means - it’s good loud. It’s family friendly, birthday-dinner-outing-loud, and kid-friendly loud. And the large indoor dining room and combined bar area are set up very open and easy-flowing, with lots of large windows letting in all that fabulous natural sunlight during the day. And with views out to Atlantic Boulevard into both Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach during the evenings, it’s a lovely location for dinner out right on the coast. Plus, when the weather is right the windows and doors are open so that you feel you are eating outside, even if you’re dining inside.  And if you do want to eat directly outside, you can do just that as well. Hawkers offers two different areas of outdoor seating. There’s an absolutely beautiful little courtyard area, tucked away from all the hustle and bustle of Atlantic Boulevard, and nestled between the Surf Shop next door. The other outdoor seating is set directly in front of the restaurant on the sidewalk area, and is a great vantage point for lots of people-watching as you dine. This time of year they also have heat lamps out on the patios, so it’s almost never really too cold to dine outside at Hawkers.    The other great thing I love about Hawkers is the menu selection. Besides tapas style dishes, they also have a variety of dishes for both vegans and vegetarians. When I try to eat vegan, this place makes it super easy for me. I order the Edamame, and/or the Spring Rolls. And I’ve saved the best for last… even though it’s traditionally served first. The Roti Canai... I can’t even express to you how good the Roti Canai really is. The Roti Canai is on the appetizer portion of the menu - it’s a Malaysian flatbread, and is a savory break-apart-piece of heaven, a type of hot bread. Calling all dough lovers. This is the dough for you. What a treat. And it is just that, a treat. Which is why we didn’t get it on this particular visit... But I can’t talk about Hawkers without talking about the Roti Canai. It’s a must-do, a must-try. Especially on your first visit. One bite, and you’ll be in love with Hawkers and want to come back whenever you can. On our first visit, when we were very unfamiliar with Hawkers and the menu offerings, our server recommended this dish. I’m so glad she did, because we’ve been ordering it ever since and every time it is pure perfection on a plate. The reason we don’t order the Roti Canai all the time though is that I know for a fact this dish is a calorie-counting nightmare. Well, maybe not a nightmare, I just know it has too many calories for my tummy to process all at once. With one small piece clocking in at roughly 318 calories, that’s about half a dinner for me. All in a single slice of bread. And I’d personally rather spend my calories on protein - and anything that will keep me fuller, longer. And thus I treat this bread as the deserving treat that it is. It’s just such a TREAT that we don’t need to get it every time. So even though it’s my very favorite item on the entire menu, I resist all temptation and I don't order it every visit. But every time we do get it, it's absolutely divine. I do highly recommend trying the Roti Canai. If you are looking for something a little bit different, a little bit out of the norm when eating the standard American diet every day. This is THE dish to try. The curry dips that are served alongside it gives one a sampling of some flavors that I personally don’t have all the time. And I love trying different things. So get the bread. You won’t be sorry. And one more quick piece of good news at Hawkers - they have a new menu item that I am VERY excited to try on my next visit. On that next visit I can then plan the needed and many allotted calories into my day so that I can try this dish with zero guilt. It’s a dessert…. And yes, it’s DONUTS! Yummm. They sound fantastic. And fried. The Jo-He Bag of Donuts. Next Time, My Friends, Next Time. I’m fairly certain there will be a photo of fried donuts showing up on my Instagram sometime in the near future. Overall, Hawkers is super. Simple as that. If you have a Hawkers by you, definitely give it a try. And if you don’t have a Hawkers by you, maybe, and hopefully, one will be on its way to you soon. ~ 
 While I both love and live in Jacksonville Beach, FL, there’s only one other town around I love just as very much…well, two towns actually - it’s where Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean - it’s Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach… its Beaches Town Center.    Beaches Town Center is all-encompassing of the downtown areas of both Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach. The two downtowns meet together for one, central, and grand downtown area on the Beaches - with Atlantic Beach to the north, and Neptune Beach to the south - and Atlantic Boulevard as the border line. It is there that the two towns touch and meet, becoming one. If you weren’t familiar with the area, you wouldn’t really even know that they are two separate towns. They really blend well aesthetically and flow and function nicely as one downton. And while the two towns share this single and lovely downtown, they share a whole lot more as well… including Christmas!         Beaches Town Center comes together for one official Christmas tree area at the center of town, and just steps off the beach. Where Atlantic Boulevard ends and the ocean begins. At the roundabout. The trees - including evergreen, and palm, of course - are lit up beautifully. Signature candy cane stripes going up the trunks of the palms, with green tip lit leaves. And this year they added another evergreen to the display, having two total, one on each side of the palms. With a large red seating area, positioned perfectly for Santa Claus to sit, there is never a dull moment in the round-a-bout. With children and families both coming up to get their photo taken sitting in the enormous chair. Sometimes even a line of people waiting. And with the palm trees lit all up and down the sidewalks on 1st Street and beyond, in a rainbow of holiday colors, the setting is a beautiful, beachy holiday, instantly.    If you find yourself in town, and checking out all things holiday while you’re here, there’s a few other not to be missed seasonal and very festive events which I highly recommend. Check out the St. Augustine Nights of Lights if you have time for a short drive. And be sure to visit Deck The Chairs, just one town south, in my very own Jax Beach. Deck The Chairs is free, it’s walk-through, and open to the public nightly through the end of the month. And only a couple miles south of Beaches Town Center, it’s a quick hop on over if you are out exploring all the lights and all the beautiful sights around Jacksonville. Our first Christmas living in Florida, back in 2017, we were browsing around Beaches Town Center. It was wonderful - we knew it would become an instant new tradition added to our list of holiday festivities. And while strolling through town that first Floridian holiday, we came upon One Ocean at the center of town, and decided we needed to check it out.  We walked into their grand lobby, for the first time. Fountain in the center, just inside the door. Well, the inside is just gorgeous. And it turns out that every year, for Christmas and the entire holiday season, they put a large gingerbread house on display just off to the side in the lobby area. Naturally stumbling onto this find was so exciting. And it’s those finds, that I didn’t know about in advance of a visit somewhere, completely unplanned, and spur-of-the-moment, that are sometimes the very best moments. And we’ve been back every year. I’ve included photos of this year’s 2019 gingerbread house. And let me tell you, that lobby smelled of gingerbread - and smelled of heaven. It was fabulous to see, and to breathe in. It’s a quick stop in to check out, and puts one in the holiday spirit right away. The baked house is different every year, and all of it - the sign - the house itself, and all the details presented, reminded me immediately of my many travels to Walt Disney World at Christmastime and doing some Resort Hopping...checking out all the resort lobby gingerbread houses - each themed to that specific Disney resort. So I definitely recommend stopping in One Ocean on your Beaches Town Center holiday adventure. They’ve got a bar and restaurant on site too - it’s on the pricey side so we haven’t been there to eat just yet, but we have been to the lounge a few times and it’s just lovely. The ocean views are priceless.      And a visit to Beaches Town Center is never, ever complete without a visit to Southern Grounds Coffee Shop. I love coffee almost as much as life itself. So we strolled on down to Southern Grounds to get a hot drink on a cool Florida evening. but to our surprise it was the one night ever that I’ve come across them closed. Usually open until 9pm, we went on a Monday night, and there was a sign on the door apologizing for the closure. They were out celebrating for the staff holiday party. No, I’m not complaining… the fact that we were so very sad that they were closed is only a compliment to them - as their shop simply rocks. So no Southern Grounds for us that particular evening, but soooo very glad for their employees that they had a night out away from work to celebrate.              Beaches Town Center knows how to throw a Beachy Christmas… On a Monday night, or any night of the week. I’d highly recommend stopping by for a visit, short or long. Coffee or no coffee. It’s a wonderful sight, with a lot of wonderful lights. ~   ‘Jelly Dots’ 14 x 11 x 0.75 Acrylic On Canvas
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