Working together to preserve neighborhood histories for the future
As many Jacksonville neighborhoods continue to grow and change, there are some communities that strive to protect their rich histories – embracing the future while preserving the past. Although each of the communities is distinctively different, they share the common goal of preservation, planning, and sustainability. Through the creation of Jacksonville Urban Neighborhood Coalition (JUNC), […]
Developer withdraws from multi-family project on King Street
Less than a month after approximately four dozen nearby property owners had gathered at Riverside Baptist Church Nov. 29 to learn about redevelopment plans for a site that Riverside Avondale Preservation calls “the heart of the Riverside Avondale historic district,” the developer announced to RAP it would withdraw from the project. J.B. Ritz, a Jacksonville […]
Cecil Field chapel receives landmark designation
There’s a new historic landmark that will soon be added to the record books. With the City of Jacksonville Council’s approval of Ordinance 2018-677 on Nov. 13, 2018, the Chapel of the High-Speed Pass at the POW/MIA Memorial at Cecil Field will be recorded in the official records of Duval County with local landmark status. […]
Annual ‘event under the tent’ a success despite soggy skies
As announced, rain or shine – and it did rain, the 15th annual Festival d’Vine was held Nov. 2 at Treaty Oak/Jessie Ball duPont Park on the Southbank, where the “event under the tent” rolled out 108 types of wine, served beer from local breweries and offered tasty bites from 22 restaurants to support the […]
Tremendous turnout for annual Oyster Roast celebrated St. Johns River
Live music from The Firewater Tent Revival, an outstanding silent auction and raffle, and delicious oysters and seafood made for a special evening Nov. 16 at the Garden Club of Jacksonville as guests celebrated the St. Johns River and supported the St. Johns Riverkeeper. The annual Oyster Roast to benefit the St. Johns Riverkeeper has […]
Glamorous evening breaks records for JDRF Foundation
An evening of old-time Hollywood glamour, complete with larger-than-life golden Oscar statues, drew a record-setting crowd of more than 500 for the 18th Annual JDRF Miracles Gala – One Night in Old Hollywood – at Ponte Vedra’s Sawgrass Marriott Nov. 3. The star-studded event generated a whopping $600,000 – the most ever raised at a […]
River Garden’s Greatest Gala on Earth is really big show
River Garden’s Greatest Gala on Earth is really big show “Step right up, don’t be shy. Get ready to experience the time of your life…” is what circus ringmasters often shout. And there is no question the more than 500 guests at the 26th Annual River Garden Foundation Gala – The Greatest Gala on Earth […]
You Asked For It: What’s the status of the St. Nicholas Vision Plan?
From time to time, readers ask for help in getting answers to issues of interest or concern. On Sept. 18, The Resident received a letter from Eric Johnson, a business owner in St. Nicholas, requesting information about the status of the St. Nicholas Vision Plan published in 2004. Johnson also copied other residents and business […]
