Social connection prompts dining out over eating in
Millennials boost the rise Last year a Bloomberg report noted that in March 2015, for the first time ever, Americans spent more money dining out than buying groceries and eating in. Sales at restaurants and bars surpassed those at grocery stores for the first time since the Commerce Department began collecting data in 1992. […]
Great green neighborhood spaces offer something for everyone
From riverfront parks to one dedicated just for dogs and another for those with green thumbs, green spaces are abundant in Riverside and Avondale, where renovations and new park construction that began in 2015 will see completion this year. In 5 Points, the John Gorrie Dog Park at Riverside Park is edging closer to […]
Residents push for Willow Branch Creek clean up
Unlike Willow Branch Creek, the push to get it cleaned up is not at a standstill. Riverside resident Cathleen Murphy, whose home sits adjacent to the tidal creek, had started a petition last fall to address the cleanup remaining from a bridge project on Riverside Avenue. After receiving 524 signatures, Murphy contacted City Council in […]
Taking up music later in life good for mind and body
“Mature” violin student Laverne Stearns of Fairfax Manor is hoping meet an equally mature drummer. “We could get together, find a couple of other musicians and form a group – play for the veterans or for people older than us,” Stearns said with a laugh, but with some seriousness. Lisa Kirkwood of Clark’s Music Center […]
Antiques, Art and Spanish influence at 2015 Gala
The Art & Antiques Show gala, presented by the Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, rolled out the red carpet and invited guests to ¡Viva España!, Dec. 4. The intriguing evening, a high point for the social season, is highlighted by antique furnishings, decorative accessories, fine art, collectibles, rugs and jewelry from top antiques dealers […]
Local designer hosts trunk show at Underwood’s
Underwood’s Jewelers hosted a private party for a group of special guests, Jacksonville Jaguar notables and friends of jewelry designer Priyanka Murthy at their Avondale location. Murthy, an Ortega resident, now adorns celebrities and other sports figures with her Arya Esha line of jewelry. The trunk show, held on Dec. 15, arrived just in time […]
Ninth grade student releases Star Wars-themed Minecraft mod
Just in time for the premiere of “The Force Awakens,” a ninth grade Bolles School student is releasing an update to a Star Wars-themed add-on for the popular building game Minecraft. Colby Newman, who was introduced to coding when he was 10 years old, began this coding project in June. “Coding isn’t entirely a day-to-day […]
Digital Cookie 2.0 helps Girl Scouts earn badges
More than 1,500 local Girl Scouts, volunteers and their families were introduced to Digital Cookie enhancements at a training rally Dec. 13 at EverBank Field. In addition to Digital Cookie, Girl Scouts learned about safety, marketing, goal setting, booth and face-to-face sales, financial literacy, and rewards. Using Digital Cookie helps the girls earn any of […]
