It’s an ice cold treat, a part of city history and a soon-to-be temporary team identity for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. It’s also a utensil, a band name, even a now-defunct local bar. Ahead of the hometown team’s homage to the frozen fruit-flavored quencher, we dig into the history and lore of the honey dripper and its storied roots in the city’s OutEast neighborhood. We also preview the four home games when the Honey Drippers take the field at VyStar Ballpark.
Guests:
- Harold Craw, general manager of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
- Alice Kimbrough, founder of The Honey Dripper House.
- Bill Delaney, writer and co-founder of The Jaxson.
Then, master gardeners Amy and Mike Franqui embrace the vibrancy of biodiversity in their First Coast yard. After reducing the size of their grassy lawn by 90% and introducing native perennials, their garden is now home to multiple species of wildlife. Their dedication to sustainable initiatives was recognized by the Florida-friendly landscaping program, which awarded it its highest-level honor, "Natural,” making it the first residential property to receive this recognition in Duval County.
Guests:
- Amy Franqui, Atlantic Beach resident and master gardener volunteer with the Duval County extension office of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
And, while some parents begin traditional swim lessons around age 4, others choose to begin far earlier. Michelle Smith and Page Holt are certified Infant Swimming Resource instructors who say starting early is a proven path to creating safe and confident swimmers. As National Water Safety Month comes to a close, they join us to discuss the art of teaching babies to float, swim and safely breathe in water before their first birthday.
