Solantic changes name to CareSpot
Solantic Urgent Care centers recently transitioned to a new brand: CareSpot. A broad variety of walk-in and scheduled medical services are available, including urgent care, well care, and occupational health. Over the past few weeks, significant changes have been underway with remodeling and other cosmetic upgrades. However, CareSpot is more than a new name, logo, […]
Residents see kink in sidewalk plans
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Some residents of Arbor Lane in San Marco are concerned about the state Department of Transportation’s plans to connect a sidewalk segment on their street. The one-block stretch, which will connect a short sidewalk from River Road to Hendricks Avenue, is one of several projects the FDOT is […]
City identifies two kayak launch sites
Lake Marco location could involve more infrastructure work By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News City officials are considering two San Marco sites as kayak launches: the Brookwood Road side of Craig Creek and Lake Marco at Largo Road. While the Brookwood Road location requires little more than signage, the Lake Marco project might require […]
Overland Bridge work set to begin in January
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Officials with the Florida Department of Transportation confirmed that construction on the I-95 Overland Bridge project will commence in January — beginning what could be more than two years of roadway work along the Fuller Warren Bridge in San Marco and St. Nicholas. Archer Western Contractors, the firm […]
Mellow Mushroom restaurant developers can move forward with plans
Mellow Mushroom restaurant developers can move forward with plans for an Avondale restaurant following key approvals last month from two city agencies. The Jacksonville Historic Commission approved plans for the restaurant at a mid-September meeting. On Sep. 27, the Jacksonville Planning Commission reviewed the designs and approved a rezoning exception that would allow for alcohol […]
New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup
Local fans, preparation move FYC sailing team from dark horse to prominence – At a Florida Yacht Club reception given for the team that competed in the U.S. Qualifying Series (USQS) for the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) Invitational Cup last month, team skipper Greg Griffin said it was the strength of the local supporters […]
Festival promotes neighborhood cycling
District 14 City Councilman Jim Love is looking to the local cycling community to help him promote neighborhood bicycle use as one solution to the Historic District’s multifaceted and growing parking dilemma. This summer, he tapped several local business people — including real estate executive Bob Gittings and local attorneys Steve and Michael Pajcic — […]
Renovations planned to historic Olmstead landmark
Through an Adopt-a-Park agreement with the City of Jacksonville, the Memorial Park Association plans to give Riverside’s historic Memorial Park the “spit-shine it rightfully deserves.” The nonprofit group that has been preserving and protecting the Olmstead Brothers-designed park for the past 30 years aims to mobilize and engage the community during its planning process. The […]
