Taylor Richardson is reaching for the stars
At only 17 years old, Taylor Richardson has already impacted the local community, the country, the world. She aspires to someday impact space. Taylor is determined to visit Mars. “A little Black girl walking around in an astronaut’s suit saying she wants to go to Mars was a very lofty dream. But she is doing […]
Parra Harris Law celebrates 5 years
Parra Harris Law will celebrate the boutique firm’s 5th anniversary with an event on May 5. The Cinco de Mayo themed party will be called “Celebrating 5 on 5/5 at 5” and will feature a mariachi band, margaritas, and mucho fun. Guests will include local judges, magistrates, mediators, clients, and colleagues. To commemorate the special […]
YMCA’s STRONGER TOGETHER bash recognizes volunteers and donors, sets fundraising goal
The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast recently celebrated organizations and individuals who are helping it meet its mission to transform lives during its eleventh annual Y-Bash “STRONGER TOGETHER” event. The organization also announced it fundraising goal to raise $2.147 million to support programs such as safety around water, youth development and supporting seniors. “When the […]
Local author to host launch party for first book’s release
The public is invited to a launch party for the release of Lara Patangan’s first book, Simple Mercies: How the Works of Mercy Bring Peace and Fulfillment. The celebration will take place on May 22nd at 7 p.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, the author’s home parish. The evening will begin with a presentation by Patangan […]
JEA closer to revitalizing central business district
This spring saw Downtown’s central business district come a step closer toward a chance for revitalization, with full-steam-ahead progress on JEA’s sleek new, pedestrian-friendly headquarters. Ryan Companies U.S. Inc., a Minneapolis-headquartered developer, is constructing the seven-story building at 225 Pearl Street, with an adjacent parking garage that will be used by both employees and the […]
Public access to river challenges best and highest use in future development
Plans to transform the former Landing site on the St. Johns River and install public artwork are underway and soon to be revealed. And a new coalition of nonprofits and public interest agencies hope those plans are but the first step toward a string of parks along the North and Southbank of the river. In […]
Baptist Medical Center celebrates opening of Chartrand Frisch Family Birth & Newborn Center
On April 12, leaders of Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, along with donors Mark and Meredith (Chartrand) Frisch and their families, celebrated the dedication of the Chartrand Frisch Family Birth & Newborn Center. This project marks the completion of a $16 million renovation to the Baptist Jacksonville Maternal Evaluation, Delivery, Maternal Newborn, and High-Risk Units. […]
