Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Indigo Girls – really?
Conductor search, interactive concerts and new programming this fall – Music is a powerful force. It can soothe the soul, rouse the masses or distill emotions. For the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, 2013 is proving to be transitional as the organization opens a search for new leadership, targets fresh audiences, and refining its role for the […]
Downtown’s Laura Street Trio, Barnett Bank Building face uncertain future
City’s dry bones need modern-day Ezekiel The Old Testament tells of a prophet named Ezekiel who saw dry, lifeless bones in a valley. God gave him a vision and told him to prophesy to the bones. When Ezekiel did, the bones connected to each other, stood on their feet and became a great army. The […]
If we build it…will it come?
Next phase of JAX2025 calling for “builders” To borrow upon and paraphrase a saying from a popular late 1980s movie, if Jacksonville builds it, will a brighter future really come? Participants at the May 18 JAX2025 release and launch event at EverBank Field heard the promises of leaders for the 10 visions identified back at […]
Second meeting with property developer no less contentious
Traffic, safety and quality of life major concerns Area residents and concerned local groups had another opportunity to voice their concerns with the proposed plans that Chase Properties has to re-develop the old Commander Apartments tower at 3946 St. Johns Avenue and the adjoining retail center. At the town hall meeting on May 13, developer […]
Steering committee to address parking issues in Riverside/Avondale
Moratorium on new business approvals suggested until study complete The challenge of finding parking in one of the historic districts can seem, at times, to be nothing short of herculean. The analogy is appropriate because what the Jacksonville Community Planning Division may have originally thought to be a simple study could turn out to be […]
I-95 Traffic Pattern Shift May Cause Delays
Traffic shifted on I-95 northbound south of the Fuller Warren Bridge According to Florida DOT representative Michael Goldman, as of May 28, 2013, a traffic shift on I-95 northbound, south of the Fuller Warren Bridge, may cause temporary delays for motorists. The new northbound traffic pattern on the interstate is from Atlantic Boulevard to the […]
Cummer opens Olmsted Garden after renovation
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News One of Jacksonville’s gems in both art and gardens has put the same creative effort into designing a parking lot as it does into its exhibits and collections. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens has designed an experience that starts in the parking lot across Riverside Avenue […]
American Cancer Society fundraiser a labor of love for committed volunteers
Generations spend countless hours on annual Cowford Ball By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News What else but a labor of love could result in more than $6.6 million raised in nearly 20 years for one cause? The American Cancer Society’s (ACS- Duval County) held the 18th annual Cowford Ball, Viva Las Cowford, Apr. 27 […]
