Peacock Springs State Park renamed in filmmaker and cave diver's honor

Wes Skiles spent his life exploring underwater caves around the world

Friends and family of renowned cave diver and filmmaker Wes Skiles gathered Tuesday to see Peacock Springs State Park renamed in his honor.

Skiles, a 52-year-old freelance nature photographer, owned a production company based in High Springs.
He died July 22 in a diving accident while shooting video of an ocean reef about 3 miles east of Boynton Beach inlet.

After weeks of investigation and toxicology tests, Palm Beach County authorities were unable to determine what might have caused his death.

Jacksonville restaurant to be featured in new Food Network reality show

Submitted by Gary Mills on November 22, 2010 - 3:39pm Dining Notes

Robert Irvine is host of the upcoming Food Network series "Restaurant: Impossible."

Celebrity chef and Food Network host Robert Irvine is coming to Jacksonville to film an episode for his upcoming reality TV show "Restaurant: Impossible" — and you're invited.

On Dec. 4-6, Irvine and his design team will be in Jacksonville at Secret Garden Cafe to fully renovate the restaurant at 10095 Beach Blvd., #600 — and do so in just 48 hours with only $10,000.

ADVERTISE YOUR SKILLSET FREE TO THE WORLD! JOIN THE RAPIDLY GROWING PRODUCTION DIRECTORY!

On September 1st, the new Production Directory’s search function became active on our website! We’ve had a great response and saw a rapid increase in the number of crew members and support services listed and participating.

Production is thriving in Florida, and more and more projects are popping up on our “Recipients” page that will need Florida crew members and vendors! We hope everyone is regularly checking our website at www.filminflorida.com for information about the various projects that will be coming to your local areas.

TV-Film Directing and Performance Workshop

This one-day workshop is a place where students, as well as working professionals in the television and film business will come together to share state-of-the-art techniques and knowledge.

Jerry Smith, executive producer/director of six-time Emmy Award-winning PineRidge Film & Television and his principal creative staff will share their best secrets on how to break into the business on a national and international scale. Jerry's experience with Discovery Travel Channel, Food Network, HGTV, Lifetime, PBS and Women's Entertainment will be brought down-to-earth as he directs you during the workshop and teaches the secrets of TV hosting.

Cindy Hogan, nationally recognized actor and principal teacher and founder of The A.C.T.I.N.G. Coach will conduct hands-on workshops as you perform scripted dramatic scenes and improvisational exercises.

Alex Boylan, winner of original Season 2 of The Amazing Race on CBS, has gone on to create and perform in his own national series of CBS Internet-based television episodes called Around the World for Free. Alex is a self-made success and new enough to remember every painful step. He'll share it all with you.

If you are a budding director, actor or host, you won't want to miss this workshop! (Other surprise guests will be announced in the coming months!)

Bonus Afternoon Program:
Join us for the afternoon session where we will be recording edited audition tapes from 2 - 5 p.m. Seating is limited. $30 per person.

Dates: November 20, 2010
Meets: Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 1 Session
CEUS: 0.40
Location: UNF University Center (Building 43)
Registration Fee: $39.00
Click link to register: https://www.ce.unf.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&course=10FTFIL201A