Metropolitan Park concerts not sweet music to ears of local residents
City Council to monitor sound levels St. Nicholas residents want their voices heard as concerns about the noise generated from mega events in Metropolitan Park grows louder. Dozens of residents showed up for the Apr. 2 meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Metropolitan Park to express concerns about Ordinance 2013-166 which would extend the […]
Avondale sculptor donates military busts to families
Leonard doesn’t want KIAs to be forgotten By his own admission, Cliff Leonard is not an artist. However, one only has to view his works in woodcarving and clay sculpting to call the 66-year-old’s bluff. “I don’t see myself as being an artist,” Leonard mildly protested. “Sometimes I feel like I’m on the outside looking […]
Daily’s helps expand St. Vincent’s mobile health fleet
A blessing and dedication ceremony for the newest unit in St. Vincent’s mobile clinic fleet was held April 3 at the Daily’s convenience store, 4225 Roosevelt Blvd. The Daily’s Mobile Health Clinic is a brand new “doctor’s office on wheels” with bi-lingual physicians and nurses that will travel throughout the region to serve uninsured children […]
One Spark puts a spotlight on Downtown Jacksonville
Founded on the belief that ideas can come from anywhere, One Spark executive director and co-founder Elton Rivas gathered ideas from different art festivals around the world, but took it a step further with One Spark. By incorporating a crowd funding aspect, One Spark attracted artists, innovators and creators interested in establishing their creations, and […]
A tip of the hat to Old Cowford, Ball rallies support
Donations were really moo-ving on Apr. 27 at Viva Las Cowford, the American Cancer Society’s 18th annual Cowford Ball at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Patrons rang the slots, boot scoot and boogied at the vintage Vegas-style event April 27. Party proceeds fund patient services, prevention education, early detection and cancer research. Hardworking chairs were Susan and […]
Active algae blooms in St. Johns concern Riverkeeper
May 1, 2013 – St. John’s Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman shared news today that even while the Florida Senate had passed SB 1808 on numeric nutrient counts, there are now several active algae blooms in the St. John’s River. One is approximately 10 square miles in size, shore to shore in the St. John’s River north […]
Changes proposed for 50-year-old retail center, apartments
New vision for high-density residential complex upsets neighbors A couple dozen residents attended a public meeting late in the day on Apr. 29 to share their thoughts about a proposed redevelopment of nearly six acres along St. Johns Avenue in Avondale. At the heart of the issue is a land use amendment that would change […]
American Cancer Society’s annual Cowford Ball a must-attend event
Generations of dedicated volunteers will make it happen 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) will hold the 18th annual Cowford Ball, Viva Las Cowford, Apr. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Jacksonville […]
