Confederate Monument Staying For Now
The Jacksonville City Council voted to withdraw Mayor Lenny Curry’s bill asking for $1.3 million to remove the Women of the Southern Confederacy Monument from Springfield Park. The monument will, for now, remain in the park covered with a tarp. The 12-6 vote came after a long debate that included Council President Sam Newby clearing […]
19th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza showcases edible structures from local talent
Jacksonville’s most beloved holiday tradition, the 19th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, will open on Saturday, Dec. 4 and close on Wednesday, Dec. 22 with dozens of stunning displays from local gingerbread builders. The 21-day event will again feature a scavenger hunt, holiday gift and bake shop, a virtual silent auction, and an online $1-a-vote competition for […]
Baptist Health heart specialist performs groundbreaking procedure
Cardiologist Salil Patel has performed the first procedure in Northeast Florida using Boston Scientific’s Synergy Megatron stent during a recent coronary procedure to eliminate blockages in patient Saundra Martin’s heart. The Synergy Megatron stent is the first to be purpose-built for large, proximal vessels – those that are closest to the aorta, the main artery […]
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens celebrates 60th
Over Veterans Day weekend, the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens kicked off a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary with music, dance, arts, activities, and more. Food and fun, the galleries and gardens were enjoyed by families and friends of all ages. Admission was free thanks to support from VyStar Credit Union and PNC […]
Work Progressing at Old Florida Baptist Convention Site
Work continues on The 1230 Hendricks project. The new apartment complex in San Marco will feature 345 multi-family units ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments. Sizes will range from 557 to 1,414 square feet. Sitting on the site of the old Florida Baptist Convention Center, the complex will include 5,000 feet of retail space. The […]
Transformations continues to draw a crowd, showcasing the best in philanthropy
On Oct. 21, the Sulzbacher Center’s annual Transformations showcased its theme of ‘No More Closed Doors’ program. Thanks to the generosity of their advocates, Sulzbacher has remained open for over 25 years. The virtual event shared the uplifting story of Lynda, a female veteran and the transformation of Antron, a client from their new Mental […]
Riverside resident continues family legacy of military service
Riverside resident Kevin Kuzel comes from a long line of family serving in the military. Everyone in his family from his generation back to his grandparents on his mother’s side served, including his uncles who served during World War II on both his parents’ sides. “My grandmother actually signed up with my mother to serve,” […]
