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The next month the city and the arboretum in Arlington shut down. My dream job, then a pandemic, she said. It was crazy.
Doody worried about the impact COVID-19 might have on visitation and donations.
After a month-long closure, the arboretum reopened. And Doody was pleased to find that the open space s natural social-distancing capability drew visitors desperate to get fresh air and outdoor exercise. Visitor counts went up and up and up, she said. People were looking for places where they could do something safely.
The arboretum continues to provide such an option, and Saturday and Sunday offers its popular spring fundraiser A Brush with Nature, a plein air painting event. Meanwhile, Doody and members of the nonprofit s board plan a new vision for the future.
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Shining a spotlight on celebrities and athletes who love to travel. Created and developed by Stacy Steponate Greenberg.
The Overhead Compartment is back, and in honor of the upcoming NFL Draft, the Overhead Compartment wanted to offer some travel tips to the projected top five draftees.
1) Jacksonville Jaguars
It is the worst kept secret in sports that
Trevor Lawrence, among the most successful quarterbacks in college football history, will end up in Jacksonville, FL, for the Jaguars. The Clemson Tiger should feel right at home with a visit to the Catty Shack Ranch, which rescues Tigers and other big cats from inhumane captivity, offering a safe environment in which to live.
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Jennifer Waugh, The Morning Show anchor, I-Team reporter
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Their main concerns are:
New strains of the virus
The number of COVID-19 infections around the country
Nearly half of Floridians say they are comfortable staying in a hotel, but just 32% say they feel comfortable getting on a plane.
The vast majority 83% feel most comfortable traveling by car.
In Florida and Georgia, there are plenty of staycation options that are family friendly and don’t require getting on a plane.
Alison Peters-Carlson with Jax4Kids joined us on The Morning Show to offer some suggestions.
5 socially distanced things to do in Jacksonville
Even during a pandemic, it seems people want to move to Jacksonville.
A recent LinkedIn News report said Duval County s net number of people moving into the city is steadily rising along with other cities like Milwaukee and Salt Lake City.
Trends show people are leaving large cities, like New York, in exchange for smaller metro areas.
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Jacksonville was already a steady contender on annual Best Place to Live roundups. But now, with Americans facing more work-from-home flexibility, reports show the city is reaping new rewards, ranking among the top 20 cities people are looking to move to according to USA TODAY.