Say ‘I do’ to the Alhambra’s production of ‘The Wedding Singer’
REVIEW By Jennifer Logue Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to praise a stage musical that is actually better than the film on which it is based. The Alhambra Theatre & Dining’s production of “The Wedding Singer” marries the amusing moments from the 1998 Adam Sandler movie with catchy original songs, top-notch choreography and […]
Southbank’s Prudential Club receives DIA incentives
By Michele Leivas The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) has approved an incentive package for The Prudential Club: Garden, Lounge and Liquors, an upscale restaurant and lounge planned for the Southbank. In its capacity as the Community Redevelopment Agency at its Sept. 18 board meeting, the DIA Board approved a $345,314, Core Retail Enhancement Program (REP) […]
Cowboys and cowgirls kick up their heels for American Cancer Society at Cowford Ball
Cowboy boots and Stetson hats were on full display at the Cowford Ball Sept. 21, as more than 350 attendees kicked up their heels at Deerwood Castle to benefit the American Cancer Society. The evening began with a VIP reception at the Jacksonville Sports Car Museum, followed by dinner, live and silent auctions and even […]
JALA honors Pajcic & Pajcic at Equal Justice Awards
The Pajcic & Pajcic law firm received the Robert J. Beckham Equal Justice Award Sept. 18 at the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s (JALA) 22nd Equal Justice Awards at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown. Pajcic & Pajcic was recognized for its support for JALA and the community. In addition to donating $2 million to Edward Waters University […]
Coastal Speakeasy theme highlights Delicious Destinations
“Sip, Savor and Support: A Coastal Speakeasy” was the theme for the 22nd annual Delicious Destinations to benefit Ascension St. Vincent’s. Held Sept. 6-7 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, the two-day gourmet gathering included a three-course luncheon with wine pairings and a gala tasting event featuring dishes prepared by celebrated chefs. This year’s […]
DIA to consider ‘optimal use’ of riverfront East Landing site
By Michele Leivas Due diligence could take a year, cost up to $950,000 The Downtown Investment Authority plans to spend up to a year conducting due diligence on the city-owned riverfront East Landing site before considering its future development. DIA Director of Operations Guy Parola informed the board it could cost up to $950,000 and […]
FDOT taps the brakes on Murray Hill’s artistic lighting display
By Michele Leivas Light at the end of the tunnel? The light at the end of the tunnel may be a bit further away for Murray Hill residents eager to see the artistic LED light display at the underpass at Edgewood Avenue South and Roosevelt Boulevard. Illumination of the light display has been temporarily delayed […]
Community opposition leads to delays for Ortega Carriage House PUD
By Michele Leivas The developer of the proposed Ortega Carriage House is going back to the drawing board after receiving negative feedback from some neighborhood residents. A town meeting on the Ortega Carriage House project that was initially scheduled for Sept. 19 was postponed, and public hearings on its Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning application […]
