Animal lover, philanthropist honored for work in securing a future for homeless pets
The Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) celebrated the end of the Campaign for a Compassionate Community and honored Linda Berry Stein, campaign chair and major donor with a special ceremony Jan. 15 at the Beach Boulevard facility. The campaign raised $14.5 million to build the JHS Adoption, Education and Pet Help Center after a fire […]
VyStar makes new branch ‘official’ with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Although the official opening was Dec. 3, 2018, VyStar Credit Union held the ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 9 in San Marco for its newest branch. Located at 1600 Hendricks Ave., across from the San Marco Branch Library, Balis Community Center and Southside Tennis Courts, the new office is the 49th branch in the VyStar family. More […]
Four from San Marco purchase historic movie theatre
The historic San Marco Theatre, which is commonly considered to be among of the 10 best classic theaters in America, has been sold. In what was described by the new owners as a case of “the seller handpicking the buyers,” the torch of ownership of the iconic 81-year-old San Marco landmark passed on Jan. 4 […]
Comedian surprises Murray Hill adoptive mom with college tuition check for $100,000
Comedian Jimmy Fallon and Barbie™, a brand of the Mattel Corporation, gave a Murray Hill mother a jaw-dropping surprise when she attended his show in New York City Dec. 18, 2018. Jessica Hamm, a 31-year-old pediatric intensive care nurse at Wolfson Children’s Hospital had made international headlines in 2017 when she decided to adopt twins […]
Nonprofit promotes Jacksonville from its best view, the waterways
When it comes to promoting the River City’s waterways as economic and recreational assets, there are none better to serve as ambassadors than the members of the 44-year-old Jacksonville Commodores League. The civic-minded group of business and professional leaders who believe the area’s marine environment, and the playground that is the St. Johns River, is […]
Florida Christian Center celebrates new bus for senior community
After a year spent raising funds to purchase a replacement for its deteriorating 2001 bus, the Florida Christian Center at 1115 Edgewood Ave. S. held an event Jan. 11 to bless Grace, the new 2018 14-passenger bus which will enable the center to continue its mission of serving seniors in the community. Over 50 people […]
