The Way We Were: Roger Vega: Unlocking the Past
Roger Vega is the one-man team behind his locksmith company, serving as the face and workforce of Piners Locksmith Service. He is also the keeper of a Jacksonville legacy that predates the beginning of his company and stretches back to Piner’s Grocery, the neighborhood grocery store that would serve as an anchor to the Miramar […]
Retirement on the Road – Part 3 of 3: Have Food? Will Travel.
Traveling can be even more fun when you get to discover something new along the way, especially if it’s tasty. Before starting our exploration trip of the Western United States, my brother-in-law, Paul, sent us a list of Food and Wine Magazine’s 2021 Best Sandwiches in every state. We thought it would be fun to […]
Making Strides at One Riverside
Construction is making notable progress at One Riverside, as seen in this photo taken from the Acosta Bridge last month. The mixed-use development replacing the former Florida Times-Union campus will feature luxury apartments, a city park and retail and dining options, as well as its anchor grocery store, Whole Foods Market. City permits were issued […]
Bulldog Pride
Students across all four Bolles campuses brought their Bulldog best to many Homecoming activities, including a parade held Sept. 25 on the Upper School San Jose Campus and Lower School Whitehurst Campus. The 2023 Homecoming Court and many athletes participating in fall sports waved at their peers and lower school students who lined the sidewalks, […]
Historic Mansion on the Market: Auction ask at $25 million
A historic, Tudor-Revival riverfront mansion located at 3730 Richmond St. is going on the market. The iconic home on the Westside of the St. Johns River is poised to potentially set a record price for real estate with a listing price of $25 million. It goes up for auction in October, with starting bids between […]
Urban Odor Study Report Revisited
For more than a year, The Resident News has been following issues surrounding complaints of “noxious odors” detected primarily in Riverside, Avondale and Murray Hill communities, including the launch and conclusion of the City’s 12-month Urban Odor Study conducted by Envirosuite. In its September issue, The Resident News reported on a presentation made to the […]
Ladies Golf Celebrated in Fine Tradition, Legacy Tournament
Association’s rich history on display at San Jose From tee to green, and in between, the Ladies Golf Association at San Jose Country Club (SJCC) was alive with hospitality of the finest order Sept. 20-21. The annual Ladies Invitational theme, Diamonds in the Rough, celebrated 60 years of tournament play, which started in the fall […]
Award Increases in Hendricks Avenue Double Homicide
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) continues to investigate the Aug. 9 double shooting that took the lives of 28-year-old Paige Pringle and 53-year-old Tara Baker. On Monday, Aug. 14, JSO shared an update on the investigation, announcing that the reward in the case had increased to $13,000 for information leading to the arrest of the […]
