Committee talks gala, fundraising for DESC
Leaders and committee members that support poverty fighting fundraiser, DESC Defenders: Into the Future, gathered at Beau Rivage, June 6, to talk about the upcoming event benefitting the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council. The evening featured insightful talks by event chair, Alex Benavides, who has spearheaded the fundraising event for two years in a row. Benavides […]
President’s Party a roaring good time for Rotarians
During a recent gavel exchange, history was written once again as Marie Gnage took the helm to represent the Rotary Club of Jacksonville as its fearless leader for the 2023-24 Rotary Year. Rotarians in attendance enjoyed a Roaring 20’s theme, complete with food, libations and entertaining Jazz by the John Lumpkin Trio and a special […]
The Ambassadors of the Waterways
Jacksonville Commodores League showcases unique view of the Bold City For those looking to move to Jacksonville, invest in the area or relocate their business here, what better way to view the city than from the water. One local group’s mission is to do just that — promote the city via its waterways. The more […]
The Legacy of Kindness
Established as “lovers of kindness”, Congregation Ahavath Chesed showed the resiliency of such a founding principle as they celebrated a remarkable 140 years in Jacksonville. Affectionately known simply as The Temple, the group gathered for an anniversary gala on May 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. Gilded in gold and blue, the celebration centered on The […]
Gator Bowl dates announced
The 79th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl leadership announced pertinent 2023 dates recently. The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will be played on Bill Gay Grounds at TIAA Bank Field on Friday, December 29, at noon and will be nationally televised on ESPN. Tickets go on sale September 19 through Ticketmaster while annual ticket holders can begin the […]
VyStar honors military during first cycle of grantmaking
With a rich tradition of military commitment and its founding in 1952 as JAX Navy Federal Credit Union on the base of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, VyStar Credit Union has gone back to its roots to honor military traditions. During its first grant cycle for the newly formed VyStar Foundation, leadership announced a total of […]
King Street construction underway for new medical office building
A new medical office building is coming to King Street in the Riverside community. Construction has already begun at 1232 King Street, where crews are working on a reconfigured surface parking lot for the existing building on the lot, which is being converted into what is expected to be a non-surgical obstetrics and gynecology center, […]
Construction underway for Riverside skatepark
Site work is underway for the incoming skatepark beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge in Riverside. This new skatepark was designed by California Skateparks. Construction began earlier this year and the site is currently being prepared to allow for underground utility work and drainage to begin. The 1,000-foot-long skate plaza will be part of Artist Walk, […]
