Ortega Eagle Scout a driven achiever
Carrison Hager holds a record, at least locally. The Eagle Scout with BSA Troop #522 at Ortega United Methodist Church has earned 129 merit badges, all that were possible at the time. Hager has been working on earning merit badges as soon as he became a Boy Scout at the end of the fifth grade. […]
‘Totally awesome’ – ‘80s THEME fundraiser benefits Nemours
The Michael Jackson, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson tunes were in full effect as the fashion, dance and music of the ‘80s made its way to the River City Brewing Company Nov. 17. The evening, presented by ruckus. advertising + public relations, was dubbed a “Party with a Purpose” as partygoers understand their dollars directly support […]
Celebrating the New Year in style
It was an evening to remember, as families and friends joined one another for a New Year’s celebration in the duPont Mansion on the grounds of Epping Forest Yacht Club. Members and guests enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, party favors and a champagne toast- along with a DJ that kept the party moving all night […]
Ducks Unlimited gains local support, resurgence
The local Jacksonville chapter of Ducks Unlimited brought out the big guns, drawing corporate and other business support for the annual banquet in Riverside. The event, held at the Firefighter’s Hall on Stockton Street, drew hundreds of hunting, fishing and wetlands enthusiasts for one common goal- the preservation and protection of future wetlands. Since 1937, […]
Women celebrate nominations, distinction
The Haskell Corporation headquarters on Riverside Avenue played host to a ceremony in honor of nominees for the latest round of Women of Distinction in Jacksonville. The evening of camaraderie was a precursor in preparation for the upcoming celebration of achievement. Girl Scouts of Gateway Council’s annual Women of Distinction luncheon honors local women whose […]
SBA Tours Avondale Shops
One Friday in December, Washington came to town. SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns toured – and shopped at – three small businesses in historic Avondale to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses during the holiday season. Her visits to Design Additions, the Green Alligator and the Florida Creamery underscored the important role small businesses […]
Good news retrospective
2013 promises to grow upon best laid plans Overall, below the surface, 2012 appeared to be a slow, lackluster economic grind that revealed that we’re still on the brink – but you couldn’t tell by the pace of business growth, zoning challenges, and infrastructure improvements in our neighborhoods. But dig below the surface (in some […]
Riverside, other urban neighborhoods play key roles in Downtown redevelopment
Sustained commercial growth in Riverside and a flurry of legislation passed in December by the Jacksonville City Council are serving as fuel to keep the Downtown revitalization engine running, local business leaders say. Redeveloping Downtown – which has been a priority for Mayor Alvin Brown since he took office 18 months ago – will depend […]
