Local marine scientist predicts toxic algae bloom in river this summer
Conditions are ripe for a “toxic” algae bloom to crop up in the St. Johns River this summer, warned Dr. Quinton White, executive director of the Marine Science Institute at Jacksonville University during a meeting of the City’s Waterways Commission April 12. “The river is warming up rapidly after what was a very mild winter. […]
Dump the gas pump
Motorists, move over. The Jacksonville City Council has proclaimed Friday, May 19, as Bike-to-Work Day, and the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee is challenging residents to ride their bicycles, walk, or use public transportation in attempting a car-free commute for the entire week beginning Monday, May 15 to Friday, May 19. “The goal is to […]
City leaders tired of hearing about river’s ‘potential’
Speakers at TEDxJacksonville put the spotlight on the St. Johns River at an April 5 salon, establishing that although Jacksonville owes its very existence to the river that runs through its midst, the City is just now getting serious about embracing its waterway as its most valuable asset. The TED Talk, moderated by Avondale resident […]
Rubin to purchase Atlantic Boulevard office building
The East San Marco project may be in limbo, but that is not going to stop San Marco developer Mark Rubin from refurbishing an office building across the street. Rubin Companies, a new name for Rubin’s development and construction firm, which was formerly called AccuBuild, has a contract on the Family Counseling Services Building at […]
DA honors retiring principal with surprise celebration
Not only are the students and faculty of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts superb at putting on a show, they are also capable of keeping a secret. Although DA Principal Jackie Cornelius had declared she wanted little fanfare as she approached her upcoming retirement in mid-April, students and faculty moved her to tears by […]
Commodore Alex Harrison welcomed at Epping Forest
The wind was brisk and the setting sun was making its way toward the horizon as Epping Forest Yacht Club & Country Club held its 29th Change of Command ceremony March 31. During the traditional evening ritual, which was held near the club’s marina on the St. Johns River, former Commodore John E. Trainer, Jr., […]
After 25 years in San Marco Square, Stellers Gallery moves to Philips Highway
For Stellers Gallery owner Scott Riley, from the end of an era sprouts a new beginning. Riley moved his inventory from the 4,500-square-foot gallery he inhabited in San Marco Square near the fire station to a much larger space next to Hugo’s Furniture store at 3139 Philips Highway. The new 11,000-square-foot showroom means Riley will […]
Streetscape art enhances Downtown
Downtown Jacksonville is looking prettier by the day as several notable artists have brightened up the city with “streetscape” art. During a dedication ceremony April 4 in front of Iberia Bank on Hogan Street, several city officials, artists and members of the Cultural Council gathered to honor the near completion of Phase I of the […]
