The little team that could… and did!
“I wonder if…” Little did Mollie Peterson, English teacher at James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School, know what she was getting herself into earlier this past spring when she wondered aloud to the Scholar Bowl team whether there were other competitions in which they could enter. Leave it to Walker Miller, eighth grade student […]
Resident decreases drowning risks with gift
Twice as many kids receive free swimming lessons Thanks to a $25,000 donation from attorney Wayne Hogan, a San Marco resident, Waterproof Jacksonville will provide double the number of opportunities for kids to receive free swimming lessons this summer. Hogan is funding a pilot project with Duval County Public Schools to teach swimming lessons to […]
A big night for the Gate Hospitality Group, River Club
The River Club, one of a number of clubs under the umbrella of the Gate Hospitality division of the Gate Corporation, celebrated a milestone for the iconic “club in the clouds”. Corporations and building titles have come and gone, but one thing has remained constant – the River Club presence on the top two floors. […]
Local support drawn to chamber music soiree
The home of Steve and Diane Halverson became the epicenter of an ensemble of talent and guests who appreciate the sound of music. As the only all African-American Chamber Music Society in the United States, The Ritz Chamber Players are a unique asset for the city. Jacksonville is blessed with this cast of outstanding, talented […]
Jacksonville Symphony annual Guild Association meeting
The Guild of the Jacksonville Symphony Association held its annual meeting and luncheon at San Jose Country Club. In addition to the installation of board members for the 2014-15 season, the luncheon honored the many Guild members who have volunteered countless hours to benefit the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Guild President Allene Groote presented a […]
Two key city offices work to bring business to Jacksonville
Powerboat races draw visitors to City, crowds to river banks – Coming on the heels of sporting successes with the recent Powerboat P1 races on the St. John’s River and the U.S. vs Nigeria Soccer match at EverBank Field, followed by the popular Florida Country Superfest, you may well wonder “what’s next for Jacksonville?” The […]
JU’s floating classroom enables further study of marine biology
Starting this fall, Jacksonville University’s floating classroom will plow full speed ahead loaded with young scientists studying the St. John’s River and the life it supports. Although dedication of the 48- by 12-foot pontoon laboratory and its new dock made a big splash at JU last January, the boat has been undergoing Coast Guard certifications […]
A tale of two oaks
Hurricane season brings more than the threat of wind and water damage to area homes and businesses. Jacksonville’s “rainy season” has been known to bring once majestic oaks to their knees and the past several weeks has proven that to be the case locally. The grand old live oak that sits inside the courtyard at […]
