Launching in 2007, The Resident transcended tough times
Residents of the historic neighborhoods were amazed when Pamela and Seth Williams decided to start up a community newspaper during the recession 10 years ago. However, The Resident immediately sparked the community’s interest with its fiercely local coverage of all things concerning Riverside, Avondale, Ortega and Murray Hill. Even better was the fact that it […]
Riverside welcomes Skyway expansion proposal
News that the Jacksonville Transportation Authority has decided to extend the Skyway to Riverside was greeted with exclamations of “Cool” and “Brilliant!” and lots of questions. Where are they going to put it? Where’s it going to stop? When’s it going to start? How are they going to pay for it? The answer: No one […]
Councilman lays out District 14 priorities for 2017
With 2016 fading into the rearview mirror, completing existing city projects and paving the way for new ones is on the agenda for 2017. The focus of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which contains 180 updated or new projects at $1,088,893,075 for the next five years and beyond, is to maintain and build the […]
Talks renewed on restoration of Fishweir Creek
It’s been 10 years since The Resident reported that Little Fishweir Creek residents were dismayed to see a thick, milky white discoloration in the creek at its intersection with Park Street. The story appeared on the cover of its inaugural issue. A three-year-old repair in a water main on Eloise Street had failed in a […]
Riverfront Park bulkhead repairs in design stage
Riverfront Park in San Marco is still off limits with no hope of being reopened until sometime early in the new year. According to Jacksonville Public Works officials, the fix needed to shore up or replace the crumbling bulkhead is still in the design stage, said Tia Ford, a city spokesperson. “The hope is for […]
Lack of quorum stymies Millers Creek board
With no quorum at the Dec.19 meeting of the Millers Creek Special District, the big issue discussed by the few board members who attended was what to do about getting board members to attend the meetings going forward. Representing the board at the meeting, which was held at Cuba Libre Dance Club in St. Nicholas, […]
District developers discuss risks involved with developing in Jacksonville
Future development in Jacksonville’s downtown urban core hinges on the successful development of The District – Life Well Lived – Jacksonville, according to co-developers of the 30-acre riverfront property on the Southbank. “The best thing that could happen to Jacksonville is if Michael and I make an obscene amount of money because that means we’ve […]
Closing of University Club leaves holes in hearts, lives
The closing of the University Club in December left a big vacancy at the top of Riverplace Tower in San Marco but an even bigger hole in the lives of its members. Back in 1976 when Jim Citrano joined, having a membership in the University Club was a status symbol. Its Old World décor, skyline […]
