The Way We Were: Cyndy Ira Reynolds
A value system instilled by her family and the loyalty of lifelong friends are what have shaped and molded Cyndy Ira Reynolds of Avondale. “I feel like a mixture of so many bright and intuitive and lovely people,” she said. Reynolds is the daughter of Dr. Gordon H. Ira, Jr., the Jacksonville native who had […]
The Way We Were: Carol Cochran Todd
Carol Cochran Todd has seen over seven decades of change across Jacksonville. But there’s been at least one constant thread woven into the fabric of her life here, and that is respect—the respect she witnessed as a little girl, the respect she was taught in school, the respect she holds today for all people. Originally […]
Caring for rescue animals provides rejuvenation for busy volunteers
Their large dark eyes question as they push soft muzzles over the worn wooden fence, blow hot breath onto outstretched hands, and deeply inhale the scent of strangers. The horses, Amanda and George, who is named for the character in the children’s book, Curious George, are the official welcoming committee for CJ Acres Animal Rescue […]
How to find your castle and protect your kingdom
CastleWise Realty & Insurance President Tom York has a motto: “To find your castle and protect your kingdom.” As the principal of Jacksonville’s newest realty that offers a one-stop experience allowing clients to buy or sell a home while taking care of all insurance needs under one roof, he offers this advice: “Consolidating your contact […]
Riverside fosters restore health to two ‘miracle’ kittens
Whether it’s an orphaned kitten that rode 38 miles on the frame of a tractor-trailer truck or a “COVID” orphan kitten, three days old, found in critical condition, only a truly dedicated foster-to-adoptive family could handle these two: Juan Vegega and Hardee Mahoney of Riverside. No one knows how the first orphan, a two–week-old male […]
Rare valuables and tangible assets are a hedge against turbulent times
The price of gold has skyrocketed to a record high causing both buyers and sellers of the precious metal to take advantage of the good deals that Bill Hatchett at A-Coin can offer. Hatchett, a leading expert in coins, paper currency, and watches both in Northeast Florida and throughout the United States, is looking to […]
The Way We Were: Ken Juro
Even though he was not born when his father fought the Japanese during World War II, Ken Juro learned plenty about resilience and conscientiousness from his father’s tales about his wartime experience. Juro, an Empire Point resident who has longtime ties to Ortega, grew up in Spring Park in the 1950s and often worked in […]
Canine lifelines for children
When the hundred-pound golden retriever quietly pads onto campus and through the entrance of North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE), everyday activities halt, replaced by excited student squeals and beaming teacher smiles. Most rush to greet, kneel to pet or hug the calm dog with the friendly eyes, tail constantly wagging. ZenBowie’s chill arrival […]
