Lee High’s name inspires music, military, risk-taking
I think Robert E. Lee is a fine role model for young people. Above all, Lee was a risk taker – a great example for today’s risk-adverse students, many of whom are petrified of competition. Lee, on the other hand, was a formidable general, and after the war, he dedicated his life to education. Yes, […]
Changing Lee High’s name is a sin
Here are my thoughts and memories of the traditional Thanksgiving football games between Robert E. Lee – Andrew Jackson High Schools. First, I want to mention my family – my Dad (Lee class of ’48), my mother (Jackson class of ’50) and me (Lee class of ’69). It was a great Thanksgiving tradition. I can honestly […]
Readers sound off on locked dock at Riverside Arts Market
This picture was taken on 7/4/2020, Independence Day. On Saturday, when RAM was open, the RAM dock was locked. WOW! Don’t Visit Jacksonville! JAX-It ain’t easier here! Respectfully submitted,John Nooney The equality of opportunity should be available for all taxpayers in Jacksonville. Equality of opportunity comes in many forms besides wealth/wages/work. It’s a shame leadership doesn’t […]
Way We Were story is interesting, inspiring
Your story about Ken and Leo Juro was very interesting and inspiring. Thank you for presenting their story. I looked carefully at the shadow box with Leo’s decorations, awards, and service medals since I have our Dad’s. Below is a guide Ken may be interested to see. Leo was indeed well decorated as I see […]
Thanks expressed for Open Doors program
Many difficult funding decisions had to be made by the Florida legislature this year as the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to impact the state’s economy. Not all worthy projects received support. A well-earned and deserved thank you goes to Representative Cord Byrd whose sponsorship of the Open Doors Outreach Network ensures continuation of comprehensive services […]
Children need wellness appointments, vaccinations
Numerous events have been canceled or rescheduled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it shouldn’t keep anyone from going to the doctor. Families are encouraged to bring their children back into the doctor’s office, and to get their vaccinations before school reopens in the next few months. It is safe to schedule well-child […]
Centennial Garden in Willowbranch Park
Volunteers gathered on July 25 at Willowbranch Park in Riverside to bring to life an unattractive boggy drainage area with the installation of Centennial Garden. Before then, stagnant water bred mosquitos. Trenches and tracks made by the tires of off-road bikes scarred the land. But thanks to a Jacksonville visionary, Richard Ceriello, the distressed domain […]
Craft beer scene takes a hit due to COVID-19
Before the coronavirus hit, Jacksonville was getting a reputation as a great place for craft beer. “We’ve built tourism around our breweries,” said Brock Flores, owner of Fishweir Brewing Company in Murray Hill. “We have a great beer scene.” Make that “had” a great beer scene. Jacksonville’s breweries have become one of the casualties of […]
