Art can save us
By Marcia HodgsonResident Community News Fashionistas often draw inspiration from world events, and this year has been no different. With the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, 2020’s newest fashion statement, the face mask, was born. As COVID-19 spread across the nation, medical experts strongly espoused the wearing of facial coverings as the best way to […]
San Marco Eagle Scout awarded Boys Scouts’ highest honor
A Jacksonville University sophomore and Eagle Scout received national acclaim when he was awarded the Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor Jan. 12. Ross C. Johnson, 20, of San Marco, was awarded the Boy Scout’s High Honor Medal of Crossed Palms during a BSA National Court of Honor held at All Saints Episcopal Church. Presenting […]
The Way We Were: Bill and Mary Dudley Schmidt
It doesn’t happen often. But sometimes, Cupid’s arrow pierces the same heart twice. Such was the fate of Bill Schmidt. He was only 15 years old when he met his first love, his first wife, the mother of his two children. But cancer came. On the day he turned 48, the widower’s heart beat with […]
Bolles receives historic gift, begins residence hall project
A historic gift from American businessman, philanthropist and professional sports owner Gordon Gund is fueling transformative changes for Bolles Hall and the Bolles Residential Life program in Jacksonville. While the amount is undisclosed, it marks the largest single donor gift in the School’s 88-year history, according to Bolles Chief Advancement Officer Carol Nimitz. “This gift […]
Peña honored with 2021 Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award
Jorge Peña, veteran member of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and artistic director and co-founder of the St. Augustine Music Festival, was presented with the Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award in early January. The presentation was made in front of his colleagues in the Jacoby Symphony Hall as they prepared for the Florida Blue Masterworks […]
IBERIABANK-First Horizon appoints Lanahan as regional president
First Horizon Bank and IBERIABANK announced Jan. 11 that San Marco resident Marty Lanahan has been appointed as the new regional president for North, Central and Southwest Florida regions. In her new role for the merged company, she will lead a team of banking professionals and oversee business development across several of Florida’s largest markets, […]
Coker Law attorneys recognized as tops in the region
As the New Year begins, Coker Law continues to be recognized as one of the top law firms in Jacksonville. Not only did the firm make the 2020 list of “Best Law Firms” selected by U.S. News and Best Lawyers, but also Coker Law attorneys were selected to join prestigious law societies or boards. On […]
MOSH names Fafard as CEO
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) has appointed of Bruce Fafard as CEO. Fafard joined MOSH as chief operating officer in May 2020 and was appointed as interim CEO in August 2020. The Board of Trustees Executive Committee confirmed his appointment as permanent CEO on October 15, 2020, after observing the immediate and positive […]
