Meet Visit Jax Insider: Stephanie Waltrip
Charleston native turned Jacksonville lover! Stephanie moved to Jacksonville eight years ago with her husband and now three children.
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Stephania Gonzalez
Hi! I'm Steffi, a model, disability & inclusion advocate, outdoors lover & adaptive fitness enthusiast! I moved to Jacksonville 3 years ago and it was love at first sight!
I immediately began to explore restaurants, beaches, parks, and everything that the beautiful City of Jacksonville has to offer. I am passionate about highlighting inclusion and disability awareness. I am always on the move discovering new things to do. My goal is to continue finding ways to adapt workouts, activities, outings and making sure people with all abilities have a chance to experience everything life has to offer. I love a good date night with my dear husband, a park afternoon with our dogs, a beach day, and successful shopping spree!
1. What do you love most about Jacksonville?
How diverse the food scene is, it's many stunning beaches, the contrast of city life and outdoorsy things to do, and how warm people are here!
2. What is one thing you tell a visitor that they must see/do when in Jax?
It's hard to pick just one, but definitely the drive-in beaches, a Mainstreet Bridge walk (very picture worthy!) and a picnic in one of the many parks Jacksonville has to offer.
3. Where is your favorite local spot to eat?
I will definitely need to highlight at least 3, because the diversity is absolutely amazing. Mama's Pizza & Grill (please indulge in their Chicago style pizza) and Arepa Please.
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Meet Visit Jax Insider: Wilson Haynes
I have lived in Jacksonville for 15 years now. I started doing photography almost three years ago and in the past year was able to work on professional jobs varying from portrait…
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Yanira Cardona
Hola! My name is Yanira Cardona (Ja-Knee-Rah) but I go by Yaya. I'm proudly from Puerto Rico but Duval has been my home since 2004.
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Amy Kennelly
I love how large and diverse Jacksonville is. This city holds a lot of history and is constantly evolving.
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Elle Swim
Hi, I’m Elle! I am an educator, a travel blogger, and a mom to three little ones. My blog, 5 Suitcases, features some of our favorite places in Jacksonville, as well as…
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Elly Itriago
Hi, I’m Elly, a finance professional, food blogger and mom to two kiddos and a pup. I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, NYC.
Meet Visit Jax Insider: GiGi Lucas
GiGi is a Florida-born world traveler and corporate "dropout" who decided to plant roots in Jacksonville Beach 4 years ago.
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Jacksonville Mom
Hi! We are Megan Kilis and Vicky Lane from the Jacksonville Mom team. Since 2012, we’ve been the #1 parenting resource for Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Jill Cruz
I am a Jacksonville native who has always loved food. Like all picky kids, I lived on chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and cheap ramen noodle packs. But as I grew older…
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Katrice Shorter
Hi, I’m Trice, a Jacksonville Blogger/Influencer who loves all things fashion, food, and travel!
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Mo & Stephen
Hi! We are Mauricio & Stephen, LGBTQ+ dads to our daughter Bella. We are always on the go and looking for new adventures and places to explore.
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Rance Adams
I have a nomadic personality that flows wherever the winds take me. I landed in Jacksonville almost 5 years ago and have embraced everything the city has to offer.
Meet Visit Jax Insider: Shawana Brooks
I'm Shawana Brooks, a literary artist and curator living and creating in Jacksonville, Fl. I use my art, and others to evolve storytelling fused to issues of our community.
