Newly formed committee to evaluate inventory, buildings for future use
For many years, some buildings downtown have laid dormant and often dilapidated, yet some are considered to have historic value. A new City Council Special Committee says it wants to find out if they should be saved, or if they’re worthy of a wrecking ball. The Special Committee on Downtown Development was charged with improving […]
Crowd fills Fletcher Park: Concert in the Park makes debut after long hiatus
It’s been a few years since the pandemic and COVID-19 sidelined gatherings and threw a monkey wrench into good times and community events. Thanks to the bold leadership of San Marco Preservation Society’s board and some formidable sponsors, a return to the good times was had on a beautiful Friday night, Oct. 22. Let’s Ride […]
The Cows Return to Cowford
Do you find the amount of graffiti in Jacksonville to be “udderly” ridiculous? The City of Jacksonville along with Downtown Dwellers and Downtown Vision agree. The Jacksonville City Council recently approved an agreement between the city and the Florida Department of Transportation to commission a mural on the bridge supports of the Acosta next to […]
Bittersweet celebration for teacher battling cancer
It was a morning full of encouragement and inspiration for a strong recovery, as little smiles and waves of fondness, devotion and love were felt by one teacher fighting for her life. Cecelia Futo, a longtime music and dance teacher in the community is currently facing a battle with breast cancer, one that she knows […]
Episcopal honors Eagle Legend Coach Charlie Hunt, Sr.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville honored Eagle Legend Coach Charlie Hunt, Sr. during halftime at a recent home football game at Jangro Stadium, recognizing his 40 years of devotion as a track and field coach of the Episcopal Eagles. “I have experienced personally the exceptional impact he has on our Eagle athletes. Episcopal is thankful for […]
Teed Up for Success
The recent PGA Tour Champions event was a smash, as Furyk star power enhances field, raises funds, and grows awareness for philanthropy on the First Coast. The Timuquana Country Club’s Donald Ross designed course was on full display as towering pines, sprawling bunkers and grand moss-draped oaks accentuated the manicured fairways and finely tuned greens […]
Teamwork pays off at West Riverside Elementary
Families and Faculty of West Riverside Elementary School met on a Saturday to get to work and make some improvements around campus. Aside from general grounds cleaning, a few special projects were the focus. First and foremost, the student garden area, which had become more of a weed forest during the pandemic, was completely cleaned […]
Baptist Health to add Heart Rhythm Center
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville will house a new Heart Rhythm Center and a team of medical caregivers specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of all heart rhythm disorders. The new center will be part of the Baptist Heart Hospital. “With the population growth in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida, and the ability to diagnose heart […]
