Right Size San Marco files appeal against city ruling on Park Place development
Although it received the city’s blessing, it won’t be clear sailing for the folks at South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church as they endeavor to sell nearly three acres of their San Marco Square campus to an Alabama developer so that a four-story, 133-unit apartment complex and parking garage can be built on the site. Right Size […]
Is it legal for someone to go through your trash?
It has come to the Resident’s attention that some readers have been wondering whether it is legal for someone to go through homeowners’ trash after it’s left out for collection. In response, the Resident did the research and found some interesting answers. Recycling is off limits According to a City of Jacksonville ordinance, it is […]
Concern over the fate of the South Jacksonville Presbyterian Preschool
Dear Editor: I am a parent at South Jacksonville Presbyterian Preschool and the president of our Family Volunteer Organization, which is similar to a preschool PTA program. I was given your contact info as a way to voice my concern about the fate of our preschool that has been in operation for more than 60 […]
The Way We Were: Michael Swann
From playing baseball at Lakeside Park or fishing with the boys at Fishweir Creek as a youngster, to now, walking the streets as a human billboard advertising the Cathedral District Project during Art Walk, Michael Swann’s love for community runs deep. Swann’s outlook and life priorities have been molded by the connections he’s made with […]
The Way We Were: Carole Poindexter
Sometimes you don’t have to leave home to make an impact in others’ lives, or succeed in business, breaking a few glass ceilings and motivating folks along the way. For Colonial Manor resident Carole Poindexter, being a life-long “stayer” – in her family neighborhood, with the same company her entire career, and by increasing dedication […]
First annual Foster Closet gala a success
There was no question the 1st Annual Fostering the Light of Hope gala to benefit Foster Closet was an overwhelming success. Approximately 160 guests attended the event, which was held at the Jacksonville Marriott, Feb. 29. Co-chairing the event were Jayne McLeod and Mae Skoglund. Former Jaguar Greg Huntington joined Staci Spanos of WJXT as […]
Heart Ball raises record $1.7+ million
Chaired by Frances and Anthony Jabbour, CEO of Black Knight, the 2020 First Coast Heart Ball March 7 at Sawgrass Marriott raised a record-breaking $1,766,000, making it the most successful ever for the American Heart Association on the First Coast. Funds from the event support life-saving research, education and raising awareness for cardiovascular diseases and […]
Celebrities, guests mingle at Furyk and Friends concert
Twenty-nine members of the PGA Tour, seven celebrity musicians, five professional baseball players, four NFL players and coaches, one member of the National Basketball Association and Comedian Jackie Flynn joined PGA golfer Jim Furyk and his wife, Tabitha, at the 10th Annual Furyk and Friends Foundation concert and celebrity golf Classic at TPC Sawgrass March […]
