Grassroots group delivers final petition to Supervisor of Elections
Straw ballot next step towards referendum – Volunteers and board members of Save Our Public Libraries Inc. and the Public Library Foundation delivered the final petition to the Supervisor of Elections on Jan. 21, in the first step toward a historical undertaking. The validation of these petitions will lead to the first straw ballot in […]
Landon students believe, dream, inspire
Believe, Dream, Inspire was the 2013-14 National PTA Reflections program theme of America’s oldest and largest arts education program of its kind. Developed in 1969 to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves, the Reflections program has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork. Eighteen students […]
LUZ approves Commander/St. Johns Village application
The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) Committee approved the application 7-0 for the Commander/St. Johns Village proposal at a special hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9. The last of three public hearings for PUD 2013-0342 is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14, before City Council. For information, visit the website at http://commander-rezoning.com/important-dates/
Poll shows strong community support for education improvement efforts
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News A new poll released last month by the independent nonprofit Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) indicates that citizens in Duval County are broadly supportive of current and potential efforts to improve public education. “Perception matters in public education,” said Trey Csar, president of JPEF at the press conference […]
Luxury waterfront condominiums ready for March move-ins
Sales center open at The Palazzo on St. Johns Construction began in November to transform The Cove, located at the intersection of Baymeadows Road and San Jose Boulevard, into an upscale waterfront condominium community with a new name, The Palazzo on St. Johns. The luxury condominiums will feature architectural design and detail reflecting a classic […]
San Marco truly a winner
The Florida Planning & Zoning Association (FPZA) held its annual awards event in November at Epping Forest, recognizing projects and planning and zoning professionals for exemplary work for the year. The FPZA’s Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) gave awards to Doug Skiles and the San Marco Preservation Society for San Marco Square Streetscape improvements, as […]
Noise ordinance deferred for more ironing out of details
Restriction on number of annual events still in force By Lara Patangan Resident Community News The Big Ticket, a music festival held at Metropolitan Park last month, was the last large-scale concert scheduled before a proposed new ordinance – designed to limit noise levels that vibrate the St. Nicholas and South Shores neighborhoods – is […]
Implementation measures considered for historic district parking
The Parking Study Steering Committee has proposed a variety of measures to address the parking problems that affect the merchants and the nearby residents. Some of those measures have gone into effect while others require ordinances, research and community agreement and may take longer to implement. • Riverside/Avondale Implementation Measures Enforcement Based on input at […]
