Tree canopy survey will help create a tree culture
Residents could get a better understanding of how many trees grow in Jacksonville if the City Council approves the funding for a comprehensive survey of the tree canopy. Last month the city Environmental Protection Board approved a $103,000 proposal from Greenscape and Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida for a citywide tree survey. The […]
FDOT begins I-10/Fuller Warren Bridge expansion project
It will be business as usual for the Riverside Arts Market during Phase I of the Florida Department of Transportation’s I-10/Fuller Warren Bridge expansion project, scheduled to begin around April 1. The $125 million project is in the design-build phase, according to Odette Struys, FDOT public information officer. She said it will begin this spring, […]
Renovations finished at Towers of Jacksonville
The renovations at The Towers of Jacksonville, a riverfront senior living facility located at 1400 E. LeBaron Ave. in San Marco, are finished and several dozen apartments are available to bless older residents on a fixed income. Built in 1972, the former Baptist Towers building, a riverfront high-rise adjacent to Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, was […]
Annual Red Rose Ball was ‘some enchanted evening’
[su_slider source=”media: 36221,36223,36222,36220,36219,36218,36216,36215″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The 36th Annual Red Rose Ball, themed “Champagne in the Enchanted Garden,” was hosted by the St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation Feb. 3 at the Jacksonville Marriott at Southpoint. The enchanted evening of black tie and gowns featured a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing to music by The RiverTown Band, […]
Annual charity ball celebrates Silver Anniversary
[su_slider source=”media: 36198,36196,36204,36203,36202,36200,36199,36197″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Catholic Charities hosted the 25th annual Black & White Ball Feb. 25 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center, a popular event venue and the location of Catholic Charities’ Jacksonville office. Honorary chairs for the gala were Julie and Joe Helow. Event Chair was Paola Parra Harris and Mistress of […]
Two more join ranks of Children’s Champions
[su_slider source=”media: 36210,36213,36212,36207,36206,36205″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] Established in 2006 by Episcopal Children’s Services, the Children’s Champion Award recognizes individuals and organizations which work passionately to elevate the welfare of children in the community. Honored at the 2017 event were Deborah Gianoulis, president and CEO of the Schultz Center, and Davalu Parrish, former president and CEO […]
Ancelin to earn second black belt
Arik Ancelin of San Marco has no intention of letting his disability prevent him from his goal – to earn a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Although the 14-year-old dance major at LaVilla School for the Arts has Down syndrome, he said he intends to earn his second black belt in the sport […]
Homeschooled robotics team takes ‘pet project’ to state
Taking first place in the FIRST Lego League (FLL) Northeast Florida regional competition Jan. 28 means more than advancing to the state meet on May 6 for Avondale resident Emily Puckett. Prior to the state competition, the all-girl Lego robotics team will compete in the FIRST World Festival Championship in Houston, Texas, April 19-22. Puckett’s […]
