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Very exciting news for Nocatee Residents, Dunkin Donuts is officially open! Doors opened yesterday, and customers were very excited to get their coffee and donuts so close to home. I am definitely looking forward to stopping for coffee from now on after I drop the kids off to school. This new location is at 641 Crosswater Parkway right next to Big Fish Yoga and Pieology. Come check it out today!
HOURS:
Mon-Thu: 5:00 AM-9:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:00 AM-10:00 PM
Sun: 5:30 AM-9:00 PM
As a Nocatee resident, I am very excited about 2 new additions to our Town Center!!
Starbucks and Tijuana Flats are coming to the Nocatee Town Center! The global coffee house chain and popular Tex-Mex restaurant will be located west of Crosswater Parkway, directly beside Wendy’s, and construction is scheduled to begin soon.
To learn more about new coffee/dining at Town Center, click here: http://hubs.ly/H02Gwsb0
Country sensation Chris Young and rock group The All-American Rejects, take the stage this weekend at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay’s second annual Food & Wine Festival.
The festival takes place on Saturdays and Sundays now through April 24. Concerts are at 6 p.m. and are included with any Pass, Fun Card or daily admission.
Chris Young – Saturday, April 9 at 6 p.m., Gwazi Park
At the age of 30, Chris Young has accomplished more than some artists do in a lifetime. Already a Grammy-nominated vocalist, he’s also a dynamic live performer who plays a powerhouse show packed with hits, including chart toppers “Gettin’ You Home,” “Voices,” “Tomorrow,” and “Who I Am With You.” With four albums to his credit, Young has amassed six #1 singles, seven Gold/Platinum certifications and performed for audiences ranging from Good Morning America to Australia and Dublin to The Late Show with David Letterman. The RCA Records artist is an international ambassador for his genre, a talented songwriter, and a southern gentleman who is frequently declared one of country music’s sexiest men by People and Country Weekly magazines. With the release of his most recent record, “I’m Comin’ Over,” from his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Young is just as well known for his classic baritone as he is for melt-your-heart ballads and is winning audiences across the globe.
The All-American Rejects – Sunday, April 10 at 6 p.m., Gwazi Park
Following their first international hit, “Gives You Hell,” The All-American Rejects have played to ecstatic audiences across the globe. “Gives You Hell,” also spent four weeks at No. 1 at Top 40 radio, became the No. 1 most-played song of 2009 and went on to sell four million copies in the U.S. alone. In 2003, the band released a self-titled platinum debut in 2003 and the double platinum “Move Along” in 2005.
In addition to chart-topping concerts, this year Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has added more ways to savor the festival including:
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The Festival features 11 different culinary cabins that guests can experience throughout the park, each with its own special menu including two new cabins, Artisan Eats and the Garden Gate Café. The Festival menu features more than 35 delectable dishes designed specifically for the event with more than 15 all-new dishes, including duck tacos, lobster ravioli, truffle fries and almond coconut truffles. Plus, Festival classics like bacon mac & cheese and the griddled cheese cake sandwich are back by popular demand.
Be the first to know about new events, special deals and future announcements by following the park’s blog at BuschGardensTampaBlog.com, or “Like” the Busch Gardens Facebook page, and follow @buschgardens on Twitter and Instagram.
Cheers to planet Earth! Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and St. Johns Town Center plans to celebrate our planet in a big way by showcasing its current sustainability programs, hosting educational demonstrations and offering exciting giveaways throughout the day.
In honor of Earth Day, the Dick’s Sporting Goods courtyard will be transformed into an environmental fair complete with demonstrations and information from groups including The YMCA and UNF Public Health Department. Eastcoast Land Care will give away 100 trees to patrons interested in planting to commemorate the special event.
While Earth Day is celebrated only one day, St. Johns Town Center celebrates and supports sustainable living year round! Most recently, two electric vehicle charging stations have been installed on the property behind Jos. A. Bank store on Midtown Parkway. Shoppers are able to “pull up and plug in” their vehicles at the charging station while they enjoy time at the mall. The center has also added free Tesla charging stations behind the Tesla store.
Additionally, the Shop Shuttlebug, which runs on an electric battery, transports shoppers from surrounding parking lots to their shopping destination on property. The 15-passenger Moto Electric Vehicle shuttle operates Fridays and Saturdays from 12 – 9 p.m. and Sundays from 12 – 6 p.m. The center recently added drinking fountains with bottle refill stations to the Wolfson’s play area, restroom next to Starbucks and in the park green, where misters can also be found. The center also offers cardboard recycling for tenants and recycling bins located throughout the property for everyday use. Even the landscaping at St. Johns Town Center is green! Drought-tolerant plants that require less water decorate the property, and plants are fertilized organically. Guests also have access to twelve bike racks, which can be found throughout the property, and paperless hand dryers in common-area restrooms.
“We want to reinforce our enthusiasm for going green and encourage our shoppers to do the same,” said Valerie Beaubrun, General Manager at St. Johns Town Center. “With all of our upcoming and existing eco-friendly initiatives, we are making it possible for even more people to make a positive difference when it comes to the environment.
About St. Johns Town Center
St. Johns Town Center is Jacksonville’s newest and most-talked-about shopping destination with over 16 million visitors each year. Guests can shop, dine, live and entertain in a beautifully designed lifestyle center that offers 1.4 million square feet of unique shopping and dining including many new stores they won’t find anywhere else in Jacksonville. St. Johns Town Center features 11 anchor stores and more than 175 brand name specialty stores. Relax and enjoy the Park Green and Luxury Courtyard, attend community events, or dine at one of our fine restaurants.
For the latest information, please visit www.StJohnsTownCenter.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Foursquare at @StJohnsTownCtr
THE AVENUES HOSTS TEA TIME WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
9 – 11 AM on SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016
Families invited to hop on over to the mall for Easter fun
WHAT: Little bunnies can hop on over to The Avenues to nibble on Easter treats and sip refreshments at Tea Time with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 19! The Easter eggstravaganza will feature light bites and refreshments, story time with the bunny, arts & crafts, and games!
Space is limited, and proceeds from the event will benefit the Simon Youth Foundation. The $5 ticket can be purchased at the Mall Management office, located in the Food Court between Moe’s Southwest grill and Mandarin Express. The Mall Management office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 – 6 p.m.
COST: $5 donation per child, to benefit Simon Youth Foundation
WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 2016
9 – 11 AM
**The Easter Bunny photo experience will be set up from Friday, February 26 – Saturday, March 26. Personal photos with the Bunny are not offered as a part of the Bunny Tea Time activities.
WHERE: The Avenues – Center Court
10300 Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32256
