In Memoriam: Arthur Chester Skinner, Jr.
February 20, 1922 to August 7, 2020 Philanthropist Arthur Chester Skinner, Jr., who played a major role in the development of Jacksonville’s southside, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes Aug. 7. Referring often to himself as a simple “country farmer,” the always humble Skinner was so much more than that. Throughout his […]
The Way We Were: Cyndy Ira Reynolds
A value system instilled by her family and the loyalty of lifelong friends are what have shaped and molded Cyndy Ira Reynolds of Avondale. “I feel like a mixture of so many bright and intuitive and lovely people,” she said. Reynolds is the daughter of Dr. Gordon H. Ira, Jr., the Jacksonville native who had […]
The Way We Were: Carol Cochran Todd
Carol Cochran Todd has seen over seven decades of change across Jacksonville. But there’s been at least one constant thread woven into the fabric of her life here, and that is respect—the respect she witnessed as a little girl, the respect she was taught in school, the respect she holds today for all people. Originally […]
San Jose Car Show’s record turnout generates $10,000
Despite a blazing summer sun and an ongoing pandemic, car enthusiasts were ready to show off their shiny customs and classics in record fashion at the San Jose Car & Truck Show at Dupont Station Shopping Center Aug. 15. The fifth annual event, originally scheduled for April 4, had 93 registered vehicles and raised $10,000 […]
Caring for rescue animals provides rejuvenation for busy volunteers
Their large dark eyes question as they push soft muzzles over the worn wooden fence, blow hot breath onto outstretched hands, and deeply inhale the scent of strangers. The horses, Amanda and George, who is named for the character in the children’s book, Curious George, are the official welcoming committee for CJ Acres Animal Rescue […]
South Shores resident makes bracelets to cheer Wolfson patients
What started as a cure for boredom during Jacksonville’s stay-at-home order has turned into a gift to the young patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. After learning the skill of making bracelets from a friend at school, 10-year-old Mackenzie Meyer of South Shores decided to teach others how to make the handmade treasures during a special […]
Lucy Page honored with Rotary’s ‘Service Above Self’ award
Rotary Club of San Marco President Pete Helow presented the “Service Above Self” award to 10-year-old Lucy Page, daughter of Rotarian Tim Page for demonstrating exemplary humanitarian service, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others in our community. In May as COVID had fully set in, Lucy was unhappy […]
Pearson wins school board seat by overwhelming margin
A familiar volunteer who has worked tirelessly for San Marco’s public schools bested three educators to win Duval County’s District 3 School Board seat Aug. 18. Cindy Howell Pearson of San Marco collected 10,933 of the 19,588 votes cast in the primary contest to win the seat outright with 55.56% of the vote. She will […]
