Business Features
2018 Shop Local Gift Guide
Each year, Arbus Magazine presents our Shop Local Gift Guide so that you can see what locally-owned businesses are offering and be inspired to enjoy the adventure of in-person shopping. This year, we are presenting gift ideas as ornaments on a dazzling tree because that’s how we see them — shining examples of local wares that are distinctive, special, and unique.
read moreYoga Therapy: A “Sensation-al” Experience
Often, when we think of yoga, we envision people contorting their bodies into crazy pretzel-like positions or hot, sweaty, stamina building classes.
While this kind of yoga has become popular in Western society, recently another version of yoga has taken root: Yoga Therapy. And for good reason.
Volunteers in Medicine: Providing Free Healthcare for a Healthier, More Productive Community
There is a segment of the population that falls into a difficult gap within the health care system — working individuals whose annual income is within 250% of the Federal Poverty level, but who either make too much to qualify for Medicaid, are not offered health insurance by their employers, or cannot afford it or coverage through the Affordable Care Act. These are hard-working business owners, full-time students, families, and individuals. It is estimated that there are more than 130,000 working uninsured in Duval County alone, and many more across Northeast Florida.
read moreMarcom: Where to Zig, Where to Zag
Called the father of advertising, ad tycoon David Ogilvy of Ogilvy & Mather is quoted often in the industry, but perhaps his most famous line is this: “If it doesn’t sell, it isn’t creative.”
read moreThe New Frontier in Porcelain
SapienStone is crafted from ceramic clays and mineral colorings … and thanks to this unique manufacturing process, these slabs will not be altered by heat, light, or chemical cleaners and disinfectant products. These gorgeous surfaces were designed by Iris Ceramica Group S.p.A., a world leader in the production of top quality porcelain and high-tech ceramics for more than fifty years. Their goal was to develop a product that would be visually stunning, provide outstanding performance and be practical in residential and commercial applications.
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Crane Ramen: A Restaurant Designed to Comfort and Inspire
Crane Ramen, located in Historic Five Points in Riverside, is a lively, comfortable place to enjoy a bowl of its uniquely crafted noodle soups. In the dining room, designer Larry Wilson of DesignMind features original works by North Florida artists, including a series of tranquil botanical drawings.
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Wellness Via Nature
Current health trends tout the things of our Earth — crystals, salts, trees — as effective healers
read moreArbus Magazine and White Oak’s Inaugural The Art of Conservation
Arbus Magazine and White Oak have partnered in an inaugural event that brings together these same fields of interest that are at work in this incredible location. Conservation and art will be celebrated in a two-day plein air painting event culminating in The Art of Conservation gala – a tour by trolley to watch the artists working in three of White Oak’s conservation areas, an outdoor dinner by the river, and an auction of the artwork produced on site with a portion of the proceeds benefitting White Oak Conservation Foundation.
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