Students Sound Off on New Podcast
Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) launched its pilot episode of “The Bridge,” a student-led podcast focused on cultivating curiosity, creativity and connection within our community in May 2023. “The Bridge” was created by fifth and sixth grade students in the Midweek Media Afternoon Academy. The goal of “The Bridge” podcast is to cultivate a space […]
Local Folks: Laura Lothman Lambert
“I love, love, love being back in Jacksonville!” said Laura Lothman Lambert. And this time, she’s here to stay. “Jacksonville is a very special place to me, having grown up here,” she said. Lambert first arrived in Florida at seven years old when her family moved to the San Jose area of Jacksonville from Atlanta, […]
Cross Country for a Cure Cyclists Complete 5,000-mile Journey
After a 45-day journey, which started in Anchorage, Alaska, Wolfson Children’s Hospital welcomed back cyclists Moi Monroe and Jason Rogers from their cross-country cycling ride on Sunday, Sept. 3. Traversing Canada and the United States, the pair traveled nearly 5,000 miles by bicycle with the goal to raise awareness for families battling childhood cancer as […]
In Memoriam: Tonia Lynne “Tammy” McKinley
November 15, 1968 – July 30, 2023 Tonia Lynne McKinley, who was lovingly known as “Tammy” by her family and friends, passed away on the evening of July 30 while in hospice care. She died due to complications from lung cancer. Her final contribution to her community was to donate her body to science in […]
Hightower Appointed Board Chair for Five Star Veterans Center
Michael R. Hightower has been appointed board chair for Five Star Veterans Center, bringing nearly 40 years of government and legislative relations expertise to the organization. His appointment will bolster the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive support to veterans as they transition to civilian life. A visionary leader with an exceptional track record, Hightower’s […]
Local Folks: Mike Kovacs
Mike Kovacs and his wife, Chelsea Hamilton, moved to Avondale in November 2020 from New York City. They were ready for a change of pace, a change of weather and a change of taxes. Kovacs and Hamilton tend to be analytical people and embarked upon “Operation Sunshine State.” For quite some time, they researched a […]
Merchants Host Mix and Mingle at ForeScore Golf
On Thursday, Sept. 7, a group gathered to enjoy a drink with San Marco Merchants Association and San Marco Preservation Society. San Marco and Southbank residents, employees and business owners were in attendance to enjoy craft cocktails, wine and good company while networking with local business leaders and other local leaders. Regardless of membership in […]
San Marco Family Undaunted by Diagnosis
On a typical Wednesday morning, the San Marco home of Daryl and Tessa Gottlieb looks a lot like any other family home in Jacksonville. Quincy, 6, bounces between the living room couches and the kitchen. Aislyn, 18 months, has just awakened and is ready for her breakfast. And Aidyn, two and a half, is strapped […]
