Pine Castle celebrates 70 years — and capital campaign milestone
Pine Castle had more than one reason to celebrate at its 70th Anniversary Celebration BBQ on Saturday, Nov. 5. Held at its campus on Spring Park Road, the BBQ was attended by more than 750 guests. During the festivities, Pine Castle announced it had not only met but exceeded its $2.25 million capital campaign, Pathway […]
Sip & Shop Raises Key Funds for DLC ‘Passport’
San Marco neighbors and local businesses partnered for a successful pre-holiday fundraiser benefitting Riverside- and Ortega-based nonprofit Developmental Learning Center. The Sip & Shop with Leila’s Boutique helped raise more than $2,000 for DLC, which provides education and on-site therapy services for children with special needs and severe medical complexities. Held November 15 at Joe […]
Underwood’s Jewelers raises funds for Pink Ribbon Jax
Underwood’s Jewelers presented Pink Ribbon Jax (PRJ) with a check at a trunk show on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at its San Marco location, to support the non-profit organization’s mission to “raise funds for local breast cancer research, mammography and patient services.” This is the second year the San Marco location has participated in these fundraising […]
In Memoriam: Mary Virginia Terry
Passed peacefully on October 29, 2022 Mary Virginia Terry died peacefully in her Ortega home on October 29. Her surviving family includes two sisters-in-law as well as several nephews and nieces, one of whom is Jacksonville resident Betsy Cox. Mary Virginia was born to the Williams family in Quitman, a small city in South Georgia. […]
St. Paul’s Catholic School – Riverside and Ascension St. Vincent’s launch Operation H.E.R.O.
St. Paul’s Catholic School – Riverside has joined forces with Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital to conduct Operation H.E.R.O.: Health, Education, Resources and Opportunities in a “community partnership that brings high-quality academics, healthcare and mentoring to middle school students…” “Doctors will share their backgrounds, real-world knowledge and experience with students through demonstrations, lectures, labs and field […]
Riverside author brings Jacksonville communities to life in short story collection
Riverside resident and author Sohrab Homi Fracis draws inspiration from many things, including the Jacksonville neighborhood where he lives and its surrounding communities. In “True Fiction,” his second short story collection, Fracis brings to life the Riverside and Five Points neighborhoods, which serve as the settings for several of the stories in the collection. Readers […]
“Lead To Win” Author Carla Harris Helps Raise Nearly $1 Million For Scholarships
Carla Harris, celebrated author, Wall Street executive, and Obama-appointed chair of the National Women’s Business Council, was the keynote speaker at the Nov. 8 “Lead to Win” event held at the Florida Blue Convention Center. Attended by more than 600 people, including state and city officials and community leaders, the event raised nearly $1 million […]
A legacy in stone, on paper: Historian Wayne Wood releases new book celebrating Jacksonville’s architectural history
Jacksonville historian Dr. Wayne Wood has written a new book about the city’s historical architecture and notable landmarks. Titled “Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage: Landmarks for the Future,” the book will be released in early December and pays homage to the iconic buildings and landmarks that have helped define Jacksonville’s landscape and architectural identity. If the title […]
