San Marco Bookstore hosts “Frozen” food donation
Disney’s Frozen Queen Elsa and Princess Anna (real sisters Anna Faith and Lexie Grace Carlson of New Smyrna Beach) made an appearance at San Marco Bookstore on Dec. 6. More than 600 attended the meet and greet that doubled as a benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank. “In all, our staff and customers donated […]
City Council approves Boyer’s legislation for speed reduction process
San Marco neighborhoods where residents are concerned about speeding commuter traffic will now find it easier to appeal for slower speed limits after the Jacksonville City Council approved legislation sponsored by District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer. After hosting community meetings in September regarding excessive speed on residential streets, Boyer introduced a bill creating a petition […]
Sentimentalism not enough to stop progress Live Oaks bite the dust for Overland Bridge project
When progress hits sentimental history head on, even though there may be a strong and vocal group of advocates for preserving that history, progress seems to win nearly every time. This too is the case with an aspect of the Overland Bridge Project. About 25 years ago, residents of the South Shores neighborhood and of […]
Senior swimmers defy old age
Campaign for aquatic center Four Jacksonville men are convinced they’ve found the fountain of youth, but there’s no fountain and it’s no secret. Their life-giving water is the indoor pool at Naval Air Station Jacksonville where Roger “Tiger” Holmes, 93, and Ed Graves, 91, both of Ortega, John Corse, 91, of Avondale and Bill Adams, […]
River project to create fish habitat completed
There’s a new housing development on the St. Johns River – or should we say IN the river. And if aquatic researchers’ predictions are confirmed, the fish and other marine life are going to greatly benefit from the Jacksonville Reefing project. In early December, workers placed tons of large chunks of concrete from barges at […]
Art through the years sparks debate, tests values
Celebrating a monument, while appreciating opinions On Christmas Day in 1924, a sculpture that paid tribute to fallen Floridians from the First World War was unveiled after a long road to completion. Ironically, 90 years later, as the anniversary of Riverside Memorial Park reaches a milestone, we find ourselves in a debate over public art. […]
Unity Plaza holds its first events
Public gathering spot part of expansive 220 Riverside project While construction is continuing on the final product, the new Unity Plaza on Riverside Avenue held its first events in December, giving hundreds of visitors a small taste of the live performances and fun community activities planned. The sneak peek events had a holiday flavor, with […]
Edgewood Bakery in dispute, ownership in question
Lawsuit pits new owners against Jags owner Khan There’s good news for lovers of the Edgewood Bakery’s tasty powdered sugar-topped treats and wedding cakes. A lawsuit over who owns the Murray Hill institution isn’t stopping the confections assembly line – at least for now. Carol Rykalsky, who along with her husband, Tom purchased the bakery […]
