Time to Vote!
Early voting begins Oct. 27 In just a few short weeks, local residents will head to the polls to elect the 45th President of the United States — as well as new leaders in many critical local and state races. Duval County Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland said for the first time in local voting […]
Solantic changes name to CareSpot
Solantic Urgent Care centers recently transitioned to a new brand: CareSpot. A broad variety of walk-in and scheduled medical services are available, including urgent care, well care, and occupational health. Over the past few weeks, significant changes have been underway with remodeling and other cosmetic upgrades. However, CareSpot is more than a new name, logo, […]
Residents see kink in sidewalk plans
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Some residents of Arbor Lane in San Marco are concerned about the state Department of Transportation’s plans to connect a sidewalk segment on their street. The one-block stretch, which will connect a short sidewalk from River Road to Hendricks Avenue, is one of several projects the FDOT is […]
City identifies two kayak launch sites
Lake Marco location could involve more infrastructure work By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News City officials are considering two San Marco sites as kayak launches: the Brookwood Road side of Craig Creek and Lake Marco at Largo Road. While the Brookwood Road location requires little more than signage, the Lake Marco project might require […]
Overland Bridge work set to begin in January
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Officials with the Florida Department of Transportation confirmed that construction on the I-95 Overland Bridge project will commence in January — beginning what could be more than two years of roadway work along the Fuller Warren Bridge in San Marco and St. Nicholas. Archer Western Contractors, the firm […]
Mellow Mushroom restaurant developers can move forward with plans
Mellow Mushroom restaurant developers can move forward with plans for an Avondale restaurant following key approvals last month from two city agencies. The Jacksonville Historic Commission approved plans for the restaurant at a mid-September meeting. On Sep. 27, the Jacksonville Planning Commission reviewed the designs and approved a rezoning exception that would allow for alcohol […]
David Gum
Jacksonville resident David Gum was born and raised “on the curve” at the end of South Shores Road and Old Hickory Road. His mother Bonnie, who is now 97, still lives in the home his parents built. He has many funny and interesting memories of the area known as South Shores. He shared with The […]
