Ben Franklin presents at 10th annual historical reenactment
It’s fitting that for the 10th anniversary of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Florida’s historical reenactment, Benjamin Franklin was the honored guest. After all, Mr. Franklin kicked off the first reenactment in 2007. In the years that followed, the Dames sponsored George Washington (twice) and Thomas Jefferson – one time […]
Bottle-washing Avondale mom helps turn trash into art
Cathleen Murphy, whose son, Tom, is a sophomore, and daughter, Catie, a freshman at The Bolles School, took part in the preparation of a massive environmental sculpture at the San Jose campus last month by washing bottles. “As a parent, I am very proud of Bolles commitment to the environment and this bottle installation project […]
George & Eleanor Carswell
There are many benefits to a long married life and, for George and Eleanor Carswell, one benefit is being compatibly in tune with each other after 63 years of marriage. The deep affection and respect between the two, married in 1952 at Riverside Baptist Church, is evident. Their memories are of a beautiful day, a […]
Bert & Jean Oatman
Married 65 years, Bert Oatman has been wed so long he has a hard time recalling a time when he wasn’t in love with his wife, Jean. “I have loved that woman so long, and I still love her!” he said. “I was four years ahead of Jean in school. When I was a senior, […]
Park Street corridor to include more pedestrian, cyclist safety
With an eye to a future that puts walking and bicycling into the transportation mix, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority began in August 2015 to hold a series of charrettes focusing on 14 mobility corridors throughout Duval County The charrettes – meetings allowing all stakeholders to identify issues and develop solutions – came on the heels […]
Business owners and bicyclists debate need for Hendricks Avenue on-street parking
While area bicyclists cheer the prospect of having a seven-foot bike lane run the length of San Jose Boulevard and Hendricks Avenue to the Southbank, Hendricks Avenue business owners fear the removal of on-street parking from Cornell Street to San Marco Avenue will have a devastating impact on their livelihoods. In a public meeting Jan. […]
Residents consider changes to Riverfront Park
Fishing platforms, fencing, and turning River Road into a one-way street are some solutions city officials are contemplating as a response to resident’s concerns about problems stemming from public fishing in Riverfront Park. On Jan. 19 at Preservation Hall in San Marco, District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer convened a meeting so Riverfront Park area residents […]
‘Not rain…tears of joy’ for dog park groundbreaking
Officials from Riverside Avondale Preservation, the City of Jacksonville and key donors gathered in a light rain under the canopy of I-95 to formally kick off construction of the John Gorrie Dog Park at Riverside Park, a new off-leash dog park in 5 Points. Speaking at the Jan. 22 groundbreaking were RAP Executive Director Carmen […]
