Urgent: San Marco cornerstones on chopping block
The Balis Community Center and the San Marco Library are cornerstones of San Marco, but both are on the chopping block. The community center is targeted for elimination Thursday, Aug.15 in the Finance Committee meeting. The center was built in 2003 with $1 million of private money in a Public/Private Partnership, but the City of […]
Local celebs demonstrate river’s “swimming health”
By Stephen Kindland Resident Community News The success of the recently held Celebrity Jump to showcase the St. Johns River’s recreational value has Riverside resident Jim Alabiso already looking forward to next year. “It set a really good example for the city,” Alabiso said after a dozen local celebrities dove into what he refers to […]
Tonca the alligator snapping turtle celebrates his birthday in style
By Stephen Kindland Resident Community News Tonca, the Museum of Science and History’s star attraction, celebrated his 47th birthday in style. Aside from a little green fuzz growing on his back and perhaps feeling a bit irritable, the middle-aged alligator snapping turtle appeared to be in good health as attendants ushered him into a room […]
From heart wrenching to heartwarming, Gracey’s story an inspiration
Jacksonville Bar Association’s Young Lawyers sponsor her dream By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Readers may recall the heart wrenching story about Avondale resident Gracey Smith, who was diagnosed with Type D acute lymphoma leukemia at age 14 and immediately underwent aggressive twice-a-week chemotherapy treatments and then radiation. On Feb. 12 Gracey, now 15 […]
Magical moments at Ben’s Place
Tiny horses spread joy By Peggy Harrell Jennings Resident Community News Ben’s Place on San Juan Avenue is a haven of fun for folks with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities who enjoy art classes, dances, games, socializing, cooking and just hanging out with friends. Recently a resounding chorus of “ooohhhs” and “”ahhhs” reflected the delight […]
Water main improvement project going as planned
It’s good news for Riverside and Avondale businesses and residents. The water main improvement project that’s been underway since March is going very well. The JEA expects to be completed with the pipe work and paving by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) by November. According to Gregory Corcoran, Coordinator with JEA Project Outreach, “The project […]
Historic districts present “historic” issues when it comes to maintenance
Blending of old with new amenities adds to livability By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Running into Carmen Godwin, executive director of Riverside/Avondale Preservation Society, isn’t too difficult because she seems to be everywhere doing the business of the Historic District. But catching up with her to chat is easier said than done. In […]
‘Concept plan’ to redesign 5 Points parking and traffic flow approaches completion
By Stephen Kindland Resident Community News Members of the 5 Points Merchants Association and Riverside Avondale Preservation are close to completing a “concept plan” they hope will lead to $750,000 worth of traffic flow and parking improvements to the 5 Points business district. The plan’s main objective is to “shift the balance more in favor […]
