In Memoriam: Anne Kelley Pajcic
March 30, 1945 – November 13, 2021 Anne Kelley Pajcic was not one to seek the limelight, but she was a behind-the-scenes, fierce advocate for so many causes in the Jacksonville community. Her impact was far-reaching for issues she was passionate about including animal rights, education, and the arts. If Anne Pajcic saw someone in […]
USS Orleck prepares for trip to Jacksonville
Naval history to be docked along Downtown waterfront The most decorated post-World War II ship, the USS Orleck, could be open for tours in Downtown Jacksonville by March. The Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association took ownership of the Orleck in January from a nonprofit in Lake Charles, La., where it has been a museum ship. […]
Carlucci to run for City Council
Joe Carlucci, a Jacksonville native and small business owner of Brightway Insurance on Hendricks Avenue in San Marco, has announced that he will run for City Council in District 5. “Now more than ever, we need experienced leaders who will put our families and businesses first and continue to push progress for making all our […]
Vista Brooklyn apartments sell for record-setting price
An affiliate of Bristol Development Group and Hallmark Partners has announced the sale of Vista Brooklyn, 200 Riverside Avenue. A partner of Capital Square, listed as CS 1031 Vista Brooklyn Apartments DST, purchased the apartments for $126,300,000, the highest price ever paid for an apartment building in Jacksonville. Vista Brooklyn opened in 2021 and is […]
Local Folks: Kelly & Clint Ross
Kelly and Clint Ross are opticians who own Davalt Optical, a longstanding eyewear boutique in Riverside. There they fill prescription lenses, repair broken eyeglasses, take custom orders, and so much more. In addition to eyes, the Rosses have a passion for history and collectibles. So, when they’re not dressing the windows of people’s souls, they […]
Animal House: Pets & Separation Anxiety
Many businesses closed by the pandemic, and workers forced into full or partially remote employment, have returned to normal business hours, and schools re-opened. The exodus of workers and students from home has created separation anxiety for some pets who have grown accustomed to daily company, regular attention, frequent playtime and exercise. Pets exhibit signs […]
Girl Scouts visit Florida Capitol
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council headed to Tallahassee last month for the third annual Girl Scout Day at the Capitol to raise awareness of their mission, impact, and advocacy work among the state’s legislators, a few of whom were pinned as honorary Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts, volunteers, and staff members from each of Florida’s six […]
The Way We Were: Julie Babcock
Some people have a way of touching entire communities, generations of families. Some people have abiding faith, countless talents, and boundless energy. Some people are just natural servants, givers of good in a variety of ways. Julie Babcock (nee Cheves) is one such person. Julie Cheves, “Pronounced like cheese—Cheevz,” she said, was born at St. […]
