River Run – Newnan near Main
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- Meme time: Looks like a lousy plan, but…
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- Here’s an unusual perspective of a palm tree not far from the lake on FSCJ South Campus.
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- A view of the elevated walkways on FSCJ South Campus near the E building.
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- A ground-level view from the garden behind the E building.
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- Here’s the massive air conditioning unit outside the M3 building.
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- Here’s a view from the second level, overlooking the seating area outside the cafeteria.
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- A shot through the trees of the N building.
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- This long-forgotten sign, erected in 1978, stands in the woods near the M2 building.
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- The message from this vending machine is pretty clear.
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- Ground-level view of visual element signs, tucked away within the halls of the M3 building.
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- This quiet alcove in the M2 building is a favorite place for studying between classes.
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- Contrasting images converge – note the screen, palm trees, and waffle-like overhang of the main South Campus complex.
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- How delightful! This rusty manhole is located out in the open, not far from the N building.
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- It’s not quite up on the roof, but this second-floor image shows the roof of the U building.
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- Surrealistic scene, looking up from the first level onto staircases above near the G building.
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- Odd, distorted third-level view from G building onto structures below.
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- Don’t look down! It’s a second-level view of walkways near the F building.
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- Ground-level view of a row of palm trees and mulch between complexes on South Campus.
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- Volunteers gather to hear instructions near the finish line of the 26.2 with Donna marathon at the Mayo Clinic.
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- A view from the hospitality tent at the 26.2 with Donna, including the finish line and the overhead screen.
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- Thunderstorms pound the 26.2 with Donna finish at the Mayo Clinic, minutes after officials ordered the race evacuated.
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- Workers prepare the finish line equipment at the 26.2 with Donna marathon.
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- Locked up – this Regency Square store had not quite opened.
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- The back side of Regency Square Mall, where flying geese often outnumber people. Note the sparse number of cars in the lot.
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- The corridor between the Regency Square’s main section and the food court is bathed in blue light.
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- A view across the food court at Regency Square, looking toward a long-closed video arcade.
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- The Regency Square food court is down to five surviving restaurants.
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- A carnival, complete with Ferris wheel, stands in the front parking lot of Regency Square.
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- Another view of the food court, this time inside a boat near the exit.
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- A view of the food court entrance from the rear side of the mall.
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- This forklift, passing just a few feet away, is transporting a trailer filled with supplies for the carnival in front of the mall.
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- Contented geese wander the parking lot at Regency Square, none too concerned with the low occupancy rates inside.
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- LeBron James and Dwyane Wade? Perhaps not. Plastic guys clad in Miami Heat gear stand guard inside the front window of one of the Regency Square stores still clinging to life.
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- He means business. Covered from fake head to fake toes in NBA gear, this non-character stares out behind the glass. Notice the JCPenney, one of Regency Square’s three remaining anchors, in the background.
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- The Regency Square map, listing stores by section. Once the city’s prime shopping spot, the mall is now all but deserted in sections C and D.
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- The visitor entering through the food court at Regency Square sees wide open spaces and very few signs of human activity.
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- Linger too long at Regency Square and risk suffering the fate of this unfortunate non-character, lining the route of a children’s train track almost completely unused today.
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- Night has come for the Sunshine Express. The children’s train is little more than a decoration inside the once-thriving Regency Square. Note the surviving Bath & Body Works in the background.
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- A converted Wet Floor sign tells the tale for this section of the food court.
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- The carnival crew prepares to unload ticket signs from a trailer parked outside Sears on Regency Square’s west side.
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- Coming through: A forklift hauls a carnival trailer across the parking lot.
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- With little foot traffic inside Regency Square, maintenance staff has plenty of time to clean up, as shown by this vacuum cleaner across from Foot Locker.
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- A warning sign that speaks for itself, bordering Jacksonville Port Authority land in Arlington. How could a person wear all that stuff?
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- A sparkling view of the grasses of Spanish Pond, less than a mile south of Fort Caroline.
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- Yes, it’s time for pond scum. This slimy scene is not far from Fort Caroline.
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- A view of Lake Ray, near Monument Road. Across the lake, several people are viewing the lake from the opposite observation area.
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- Ostrich? Flamingo? It’s a whimsical bird statue made of twisted twigs at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens in Arlington.
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- Two planes cross on parallel runways at Craig Field in East Arlington.
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- A southbound view from the Times-Union building, with Baptist Medical Center across the river.
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- Award-winning photos line the walls of the second-floor hallway of the Times-Union newsroom.
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- Descending fog begins to devour the buildings of downtown Jacksonville, as viewed from the Times-Union building.
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- A shady path at the old Blue Cypress Golf Club in Arlington.
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- An old-time Arlington landmark: Norman Laboratories, site of pioneering work in the film industry during the 1910s and 1920s.
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- The Miss Susan is ready to go at the Arlington Marina, with the skyscrapers of downtown in the distance.
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- A close-up view of a twisted, tangled sculpture at Jacksonville University in Arlington.
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- Metal sculptures in front of the Phillips Fine Arts Building at Jacksonville University.
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- A University of Indiana pitcher stands outside Sessions Stadium before the Hoosiers’ baseball game with JU.
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- A look from behind the bullpen as Indiana players warm up before baseball at JU.
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- A look up the foul line at JU’s Sessions Stadium as Indiana players warm up for baseball.
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- A new Arlington view: The Larry Strom Amphitheatre, on the JU campus overlooking the river.
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- A riverbank view of a fountain, the towers of downtown, and loading equipment as seen from near the JU Marine Science building in Arlington.
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- A view of downtown, as seen through the masts of boats on the Arlington side of the St. Johns River.
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- The Mathews and Hart Bridges stand out in this view from Jacksonville University.
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- A rare sight – a plane flying just feet above the St. Johns River, viewed from near the JU baseball field.
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- A twisted trunk on the banks of the St. Johns, with the Mathews Bridge in the background.
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- Two palm trees frame the Mathews Bridge, with a view of downtown Jacksonville.
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- A bright view of an explanatory sign near the Timucuan Preserve in extreme northeast Arlington.
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- The tangled, moss-draped trees of old Arlington.
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- Bright sunlight illuminates the Ribault Column near Fort Caroline.
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- A stunning sunset over the river.
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- Dolphins in the St. Johns River, as viewed from Blue Cypress Golf Club in Arlington.
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- Mile 4. The end of River Road and the turn onto River Oaks Road, with a typically splendid view as runners leave the banks of the St. Johns for the next two miles.
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- Mile 5, just past halfway. As they prepare to turn onto Atlantic Boulevard, and contemplate whether they need a psychiatrist for having even started this run, tiring runners catch a glimpse of downtown. Still a long way to go.
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- Mile 6. It’s a break from the ugliness of construction on Atlantic Boulevard, turning into the narrow roads of St. Nicholas.
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- Mile 7. Runners wave goodbye to St. Nicholas as they prepare for the challenges to come.
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- Mile 8. The next mile will be the most painful of the day for many. Just around the corner, the green girders of the Hart Bridge are looming like a dragon’s jaws.
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- Mile 9. Finally clearing the Hart Bridge descent, looking at the gigantic stadium in front… only a few hundred yards left to go.
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- An old bridge along River Road, with views of the St. Johns and mature trees.
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- A spectacular view of the lovely homes of River Road, with palm trees adding a classic Florida flavor to an iconic stretch of the race.
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- The deceptively hilly straightaway along Atlantic Boulevard. The road isn’t flat now, but it gets a whole lot worse in just another mile…
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- Just one more corner to go, approaching the south side of EverBank Field. Maybe more than four wins for the Jaguars next year?
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- The blue Main Street Bridge. Though far less taxing than the Hart Bridge, it still tests the stamina of runners nearly two miles into the race.
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- That’s the goal! The new Gate River Run finish line, moved to the south side of EverBank Field after stadium construction.
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- Bistro Aix and Peterbrooke Chocolatier will have to wait – there are still seven miles left to run!
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- Palm trees line the median along San Marco Boulevard.
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- The St. Johns River and two bridges are in the background for the winding route through St. Nicholas.
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- No doubt about it – the Gate River Run will stop traffic.
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- A view down Bay Street, where Gate River Run participants begin their 15-kilometer journey.
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- This bench by the river may look inviting, but remember – still six miles to go.
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- The end is in sight. EverBank Field stands on the left as runners begin their descent from the torturous climb of the Hart Bridge.
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- Now the real test begins. After seven-plus miles of hard running, it’s time for the slow spiral climb up the ramp to the Hart Bridge.
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- They don’t call it the Green Monster for nothing. By the time runners reach the top of the Hart Bridge, they’ll be desperate to reach the finish line.
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- The road turns north for the run up Hendricks Avenue in San Marco.
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- The Mile 1 point, with a northward turn from Bay Street onto Newnan.
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- The Mile 2 mark, as runners wind through the Southbank and prepare to turn onto Prudential Drive.
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- Mile 3. A view of European Street Cafe in San Marco, just before the classic dash along the river.
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- A lovely sunrise behind EverBank Field as thousands of runners gather for the start of the Gate River Run.
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- How do reporters cover a 15-kilometer run from start to finish? By piling into the back of this beautiful machine, that’s how. About a dozen of us were clinging to the sides as this truck rounded corners and mounted bridges.
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- Tight confines on the truck, as reporters aim to snap photos of the men’s field crossing the Main Street Bridge.
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- At the 6-mile mark in St. Nicholas, the three leading men (center) catch up to one of the women from the elite group, which started about six minutes earlier.
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- This scene from River Road in San Marco is the essence of the Gate River Run. Three men (in blue, purple, and yellow) are pulling away from the men’s pack and overtaking some of the women who started earlier in the morning.
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- The intense, old-style downhill snake run winds around the perimeter of Kona Skatepark. Also note the halfpipe ramp in the background.
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- CAUTION – NO SWIMMING. Elite skateboarders don’t mind – they’re ready to take the plunge into Kona Skatepark’s kidney pool at the Florida Bowlriders Cup.
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- The wild, sloping concrete course at Kona Skatepark, with the main building in the background.
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- Here’s the Kona Skatepark street course, complete with an array of rails, ramps, and jumps.
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- Up and down. Skateboarders cross the concrete ridges on their way to the crowds gathered around the competition at the kidney pool course.
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- A nice space just inside the entry of the main clubhouse at Kona Skatepark in Arlington.
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- Kona Skatepark – where ceiling, wall, and mirror intersect. There’s a converged communicator in the photo, too. What would Lev Manovich say about this picture?
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- Non-fact: Rubbing this cream on your ankle and squeezing tight will cause blue ooze to squirt out of your ankles.
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- Interesting patterns on all sorts of objects on the boundaries of Hemming Plaza – signs of the creativity to come inside OneSpark.
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- This science-themed polyhedron has just enough gaps to view the back side of the Jacksonville Landing.
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- LiveStatue time. This creator (#20025) has very interesting ideas about film, makeup, and the art of being a live statue, or else might be auditioning to replace Abraham Lincoln on the penny.
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- Creators, humans, artists, makers, bootstrappers… you’ll find all of them here.
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- Crowds watch dancers and other performers at the intersection of Laura and Monroe Streets as OneSpark rolls on.
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- A view of OneSpark action from inside the Adams Street Deli.
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- The inside of the old Barnett Tower, which is being redeveloped for residential use. It’s a massive renovation for one of the city’s historic landmarks.
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- Don’t look… up! A dizzying view straight up through the ceilings of the Barnett Building as workers continue the redesign.
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- The old elevators of Barnett Building: “This car up.” No, they don’t make elevators like they used to.
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- A panoramic view of Hemming Plaza during OneSpark just past noon.
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- It’s written in the bricks outside the Dalton Agency near Hemming Plaza.
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- Sidereal performs inside the Snyder Memorial Church, currently undergoing redevelopment.
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- It’s #20134, the famous Bigwheel, as it motors (or non-motors) toward Chamblin’s Uptown. Assorted oddities are plentiful in this one-of-a-kind photo.
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- A look down toward Hemming Plaza from the Skyway.
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- Looking cool…
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- The underground safe deposit boxes, hidden beneath the old Atlantic National Bank building on Forsyth Street. One project plans to restore the long-forgotten vaults and tunnels beneath the city.
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- This unconventional motor vehicle, not found at most dealerships, is one of many unusual sights at OneSpark Saturday.
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- A bubble machine shoots out a cloud of bubbles, with organic plants in the background.
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- Here is Picked-On Poindexter, an anti-bullying frog wandering about OneSpark.
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- A view down Laura Street from the SunTrust Tower during OneSpark.
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- A view of creators’ tents at OneSpark, viewed from just behind the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. The Jacksonville Landing and Main Street Bridge are in the distance.
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- The 6th floor of SunTrust Tower is packed with people viewing assorted creations during OneSpark Saturday.
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- Flocks of visitors swarm the Jacksonville Landing, as viewed from the sixth floor of SunTrust Tower.
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- Local band Flagship Romance performs outside the Wells Fargo Center, with the Jacksonville Landing in the background.
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- It’s time for EarthGuy, a mysterious character (#20659) bouncing around the brick road outside the Food Village.
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- Here’s a look at the enormous goldfish in Hemming Plaza.
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- The Navy Dixieland band invigorates the crowds at Hemming Plaza with up-tempo, swinging brass classics.
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- As the Navy Dixieland Band plays onstage, a line – a long one – gathers for the Skyway.
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- Even geese are signing up for FSCJ’s Converged Communications program.
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- Looking out to the right side from Hodges Stadium. Note the number of spectators – and umbrellas – in spite of the nasty weather.
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- These photos line the back wall of the Hodges Stadium press box.
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- Be prepared – if you dare to enter the Hodges Stadium press box, you’ll have to be ready to climb six flights of stairs. Actual journalists who work here have to climb up and down these stairs whenever they go down to the field to interview participants.
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- Stormy weather looms as the state high school track meet continues at Hodges Stadium.
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- Entering the press box, you’ll see pictures, windows, special soundproof rooms for radio and television broadcasts, and – yes – a restroom.
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- These are track lane markers, stacked when not in use. They’re also useful for people who forget how to count by 3’s.
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- A view of the interior of the press box, looking left.
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- We all know what this line is, what it means, and why we want to get there.
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- Here’s a look at the infield of a very wet Hodges Stadium during an intermission before the start of the 100-meter hurdles.
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- The show begins in smoke as the team prepares to enter from the right-side end zone.
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- After the game, Sharks players meet with fans and sign autographs on the field.
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- As kickoff nears, the lights go out in preparation for a colossal storm of light and sound.
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- The aftermath. Everyone survived, even if their eardrums didn’t, and it’s time for kickoff at the arena.
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- Smoke and sparks shoot to the roof and the noise builds to cannon-fire levels. The color guard and the ever-popular mascot Chum(TM) stand by, awaiting the inevitable boom.
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- Visiting Arizona begins warmups at the arena. Note that there’s no formal press box here, just a row of tables behind the main sideline seating section.
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- The media entrance leads through the obscure hallways of the arena, a land of concrete columns and pipes.
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- Fact: The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena is big. Here’s a view straight up the outside wall from the media entrance.
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- Now the hometown Sharks take the field.
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- Grease Night at the arena means not only cheerleaders, but also vintage automobiles wheeling around the field.
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- The arena erupts in a blinding flash of light.
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- Another semester in the world of converged communications is in the books. Blue skies are waiting.
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- Even the sculpture outside the M2 building is ready to enjoy some Florida sunshine.
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- The end of the semester means the unthinkable – time to return The Language of New Media to the bookstore from whence it came. It’s time to wave goodbye to those hours spent analyzing modularity, teleaction, transcoding, and all of the other concepts that have made the past four months in DIG3286 a workout for the brain.
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- Summer classes start May 19 for converged communicators who are keeping up their studies through the coming term.
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- A shot of an empty Hodges Stadium during a lightning delay.
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- It’s a view of the inner hallways of Hodges Stadium. Spectators entering the venue pass through this area.
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- Look out! Those are javelins sticking out of the ground, all of them launched by athletes warming up at the NCAA East Preliminary Track Meet at UNF.
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- This is the UNF track and field locker room, which doubles as the media hospitality room for special events.
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- The NCAA’s inclement weather warning on the scoreboard says it all.
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- Here’s a panoramic view of UNF’s Hodges Stadium from inside the press box. Enjoy!
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- Stormy skies loom over UNF’s Hodges Stadium at the NCAA East Preliminary Track Meet.
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- The literal light at the end of the tunnel, viewed entering the field at Hodges Stadium.
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- A gigantic U.S. Soccer banner covers the southwest corner of EverBank Field before the USA-Nigeria international match.
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- Fans formed a long line at the merchandise zone outside EverBank Field for jerseys, scarves, and more U.S. soccer gear.
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- Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite. After it’s all over, the EverBank Field press box looks like this.
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- Here’s a cool 360-degree panorama of fans gathered in the Fan Zone south of the stadium – three hours before kickoff.
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- Tailgaters were everywhere three hours before kickoff at USA-Nigeria.
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- You know the game is big when the blimp comes to town.
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- Outside EverBank Field, fans gathered for fun and games like this one at the Panini tent.
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- Young soccer players from Jacksonville FC rehearse the pregame flag ceremonies before the USA-Nigeria international match.
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- EverBank Field is installing huge – yes, HUGE – video boards. They’ll be finished and unveiled to the public next month.
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- This is the official team bus that will transport the U.S. team.
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- A scenic shot through the flowers at EverBank Field.
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- Happy birthday! Fulham coach Felix Magath receives a commemorative jersey from Jacksonville mayor Alvin Brown and Jaguars owner Shad Khan.
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- It’s busy! Players and coaches from dozens of area schools swarm around the east side of EverBank Field’s club section.
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- Country star Carrie Underwood’s performance is captured on the new EverBank Field video boards.
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- The moment. Pyrotechnics blast off as the world’s largest video boards (362 feet long) are unveiled at EverBank Field.
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- Fulham players pause to cool off during a hot practice session at EverBank Field.
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- Team gear is out in abundance in the lobby of the East Club at EverBank Field for High School Media Day.
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- Fulham players relax on the bench late in their victory over D.C. United.
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- Mascot Jaxson DeVille is among those on stage as a speech introduces the new video boards at the stadium.
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- Fulham and D.C. United players enter the field for soccer action at EverBank Field.
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- Stormy skies at South Campus!
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- Tiny and bright, red and green lights illuminate the background near the elevator.
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- Robots at work. The robotics presentation was a popular part of the afternoon’s events.
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- An elevated view of Tech Coast Conference displays.
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- The hallways are bustling with exhibits at the Tech Coast Conference.
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- Preparations for a busy day. This massive room held presentations for most of the day.
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- Opening kickoff at Atlantic Coast means that football season has arrived.
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- Forrest no more. These jerseys now bear the name of the Westside Wolverines.
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- Ed White High School players warm up before near-empty seats against rival Westside.
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- Westside’s red and black, Ed White’s green and gold clash as old rivalry gets a new twist.
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- Ice-cold treats are a perfect fit for a hot night of football at First Coast.
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- The menu at Buc’s Cafe, the official concession stand area at First Coast High School and one of the largest in the county.
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- Fans pack the concession area prior to kickoff between First Coast and Raines.
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- Waiting in the drink line. Dozens of fans line up for refreshments in hot weather at First Coast High School.
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- Food trailers are also popular at high school football, like this mobile barbecue eatery setting up as players practice at First Coast High School.
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- Stay cool. Concession workers set up cold drinks before First Coast’s football clash with Raines.
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- Gizzards with fries are among the menu items at First Coast High School football.
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- A panoramic view of Earl S. Kitchings Stadium before the game.
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- Photo Credit: MsJones/Wikimedia Commons
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- It’s never too early to plan for next semester’s schedule.
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- What does this Christmas tree picture mean to you?
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- Boom. Fireworks burst over EverBank Field during a halftime show.
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- Raphael’s School of Athens: A classical example of art. Image credit: Raymond Yee/Flickr.
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- Art?
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- Here’s a courtside view of the Lakeland Center between basketball championship games.
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- When Georgia State basketball coach Ron Hunter took a tumble in Jacksonville, the whole world took notice. Image credit: Bleacher Report/Twitter.
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- Scenic view alert: Spring is in the air at South Campus.
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- Don’t be like the NFL: Keep your Twitter password safe. Photo Credit: Chris Messina/Flickr (Twitter – Woo hoo! Your password has been changed!)
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