Development of East San Marco on the verge… once again
By Lara Patangan Resident Community News Good things come to those who wait, and San Marco residents’ have waited a long time for the development of East San Marco on the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard. While the wait isn’t over, the developers are pursuing the details of the project to assure the […]
Across the board budget cuts to affect Balis community center
Increased millage rate would be the lifesaver needed to stay open By Lara Patangan Resident Community News Alba and Sheffield Balis never had children of their own, but through a generous bequest to the City of Jacksonville gaggles of children delight in the community center they made possible. While Balis Recreation Center accommodates many uses, […]
Busy attorneys find time to spin tales of intrigue, suspense and fantasy
Timothy J. McDermott, 63, a shareholder with the law firm of Akerman Senterfitt, practices in civil litigation and loves a good story. “I have always enjoyed being creative. Whether it be in how I approach legal issues in the practice of law, or my avocation of painting acrylic artwork (www.tmacgallery.com), or my relationships with my […]
Swimming with gators holds no allure for locals
While many people feel that it’s great to be a Florida Gator, they are usually referring to their affection for the football team. The idea of swimming with a gator nearby is actually not so great. That is why San Marco resident Talmadge Hunt was so alarmed to see an eight-foot alligator swimming next to […]
Closing libraries limits future to “go anywhere”
Grassroots efforts continue for straw ballot initiative Start Here. Go Anywhere. That’s the slogan for the Jacksonville Public Libraries. But local residents may be forced to go elsewhere if Mayor Alvin Brown’s proposed budget is passed, compelling the closure of six libraries including the neighborhood branches of San Marco and Willowbranch. To comply with the […]
Wilderness artist works both exciting and engaging
Artist brings area parks and woods indoors An artist and devoted lover of the outdoors, Kathy Stark doesn’t have to choose between the two. She spends as much time hiking and kayaking as she does in front of the canvas. Her two passions are coming together in Wilderness of North Florida’s Parks, a multi-faceted arts […]
Cummer officials, supporters ‘giddy’ about museum’s makeover
Hope McMath and other officials at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens are giddy about the expected completion next month of a $4.6 million makeover they believe will change the complexion of Riverside Avenue. “We’re creating the synergies that could elevate not just this neighborhood but the entire city,” McMath, the museum’s director, told […]
Noise complaints lead ‘frustrated’ craft brewery owner to vow relocation
After months of dealing with police visits and discussions with city officials about noise complaints that he says were lodged unfairly, Intuition Ale Works owner Ben Davis has shut down parts of his operation and plans to relocate his craft brewery on King Street. Though his lease doesn’t expire for another three years, Davis says […]
