Boone Park continues to flourish, friends group leads the way
One of the most iconic parks in Riverside and Avondale is Boone Park, otherwise known to locals at Boone’s Park, for its sprawling oaks, pine stands and magnolias, not to mention, its Kompan playgrounds and ample parking. On Feb. 12, a day dubbed, Love Boone Park South Day, included a cleanup, adopt-a-tree planting and other […]
River Road Goes Underground
JEA recently completed the River Road Utility Conversion Project, undergrounding the utilities for six residential parcels along the southern end of River Road in San Marco. The project took more than a year to complete. Resident Missie LePrell was involved in organizing the project for the homeowners, and said the six parcels were the last […]
Property deal closes, demolition ahead for former Times-Union HQ
The demolition, expected to start this month, at 1Riverside Ave., will start a new chapter at the riverfront property that was home to The Florida Times-Union for 50 years. The newspaper, which was sold in 2017, now has offices in the Wells Fargo Center. The Morris family of Augusta, Ga., retained ownership of the property, […]
Return of Curbside Recycling
Mayor Curry announced curbside recycling collection will resume throughout the City of Jacksonville on Monday, April 4, 2022. Since October 4, when curbside recycling was temporarily halted, there’s been progress in all remaining forms of collections. The goal of the temporary suspension of curbside recycling was to provide three to six months for waste contractors […]
New chapter for Berkman II
Settlement allows contractors to proceed The Berkman II on the Northbank riverfront has turned into Jacksonville’s biggest tease. The naked, partially built high rise has resisted all comers, who have promised to turn the site into hotel, retail, residential, even a family entertainment center. And it has resisted the wrecking ball. Demolition has been scheduled […]
San Jose Episcopal Day School Announces New Head of School
San Jose Episcopal Day School announced Sloane Castleman as the new Head of School starting June 1, 2022. Dr. Castleman earned her BA from Colgate University, a Masters in Teaching & Learning from Rutgers University, as well as her Reading Specialist and Supervisor Certificates. In 2014, Dr. Castleman earned her Doctorate in Teacher Leadership from […]
Scenic Jacksonville welcomes new members to its Board of Directors and Advisory Board
Scenic Jacksonville welcomed four new Board members and two Advisory Board members at the organization’s annual meeting on January 26, 2022. “We are thrilled that such talented community leaders are joining the leadership team at Scenic Jacksonville to help us in our mission of preserving, protecting and enhancing the scenic character of our city,” said […]
Murray Hill Library hosts annual meeting, nonprofit leaders seek input
Friends of the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library will hold their 12th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Maple Street Biscuit Company, 1171 Edgewood Ave. Social begins at 6 p.m. The meeting at 7 p.m. There will be door prizes from local merchants and refreshments. The meeting is open to the public. The […]
