Patrons of the Hearts gala moves to St. Nicholas
Patrons of the Hearts, a local nonprofit offering heart care to children from underdeveloped countries, has selected a new venue for its annual Artscapade fundraising gala. For the past six years, the party has been held at Riverside’s Daryl Bunn Studio with only one exception. This year, the fundraiser crosses the river to St. Nicholas […]
Paddling for healing
The recent Paddle for HEAL was a “huge success,” according to local organizers. Alan Pickert, St. Nicholas resident and president of the nonprofit, Healing Every Autistic Life, said HEAL’s focus is helping local children on the autistic spectrum, as well as their parents. Money raised for the organization is used for local camps and programs […]
Catholic Charities makes new treaty for Festival d’Vine
Catholic Charities’ annual Festival d’Vine has outgrown its San Marco Square venue and is putting down new roots on the Southbank. This year, the Nov. 3 wine-tasting fundraiser will be held under the shade of the neighborhood’s largest tree at Treaty Oak Park. The 9th Annual Festival D’vine will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 […]
L’Arche Harbor House: Building relationships, transforming lives
By Olga Bayer Resident Community News Located on a beautiful oak-laden campus in Arlington is a thriving community, fostered by love and born out of acceptance. L’Arche Harbor House, founded in 1985, provides a family-centered environment where core members — adult residents with intellectual disabilities — actively participate in the community and share their gifts […]
No wallflowers at the Senior Prom
Senior swag took over the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center last month at the city’s 30th Annual Senior Prom. The “Glitz & Glitter” theme helped shine a bright light on the local over-60 crowd, which hit the dance floor until 10 p.m. Organizers crowned a king and queen to act as yearlong ambassadors for […]
Financial Fitness 5K ignites local running community
Local runners took their mark and got set for the fall fitness season at the Financial Fitness 5K in San Marco. The race, which began at Fletcher Park at 8 a.m., benefitted the United Way initiative Real$ense and Family Foundations. The race also included two 30-minute yoga sessions from MBody Yoga in San Marco. A […]
Safe crossing: JSO cites jaywalkers in San Marco Square
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Why did the residents cross San Marco Square? To get to the other side, of course. But how they do it has become the recent focus of local Jacksonville Sheriffs Office leaders seeking to enforce safer pedestrian practices citywide. Last month a reader wrote in notifying The Resident […]
You Asked For It: Is there a state law protecting pedestrians in marked crosswalks?
From time to time, readers ask us to help get important questions answered. Last month, a reader posed an important question regarding pedestrians — and what the state laws are mandating their protection in marked crosswalks. The reader’s question and an answer from the state Department of Transportation are below. Do you have a question […]
