Residents dive in overseas to learn ‘le français’
Imagine sightseeing onboard a three-story high mechanical elephant, as it lumbers along, trumpeting loudly and spewing water from its flailing trunk at passersby, Residents from Jacksonville experienced the heartbeat of French lifestyle in just such a Jules Verne-type of fanciful way, thanks to an opportunity to attend a language immersion program developed with Jacksonville’s sister […]
Two more murals near completion in Murray Hill
The second and third of four murals planned for Murray Hill will be finished in time for the community’s 100th anniversary celebration this month, according to Jason Tetlak, project director and secretary for Murray Hill Preservation Association. A community block party is planned for the 900 block of Edgewood Avenue, with live music, food trucks […]
St. Vincent’s bolsters presence in Clay County, dedicates pavilion
The ribbon has been cut on a state-of-the-art birthing center and three-story patient tower, thanks to generous support, hard work and community engagement. It is just one of latest in a series of growth points St. Vincent’s HealthCare and Ascension Health have experienced as they meet the demand for services at the growing Clay County […]
New city bike/ped coordinator to give voice to cyclists, walkers
Amy Ingles, Jacksonville’s new Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, knows of what she speaks and practices what she preaches. A native of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, the Riverside resident has “lived quite happily without owning a car for nearly four years” and is an avid bicycle commuter, riding nearly nine miles from her office downtown to attend a […]
Museum director resigns, reflects on career path
Hope McMath, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens’ self-described “reluctant” director is stepping down. She served in that position for seven years, and was a member of the museum’s staff for 22 years. Holly Keris, also a Riverside resident, and the museum’s Chief Curator, will take on the additional role of Chief Operating Officer […]
St. Johns Village businesses in process of relocating
With the news that St. Johns Village will fall to the wrecking ball in the near future for redevelopment as apartments, two of the shopping center’s few remaining retail businesses are looking for new locations. The Loop Pizza Grill plans to serve patrons until the end of November at its Fishweir Creek waterfront location, while […]
Residents appeal City’s decision to allow restaurant on Oak Street
Not happy with City Hall, four Riverside residents who live near a proposed Oak Street restaurant filed a petition for “writ of certiorari” – or “order for judicial review” – to review zoning changes approved by the City of Jacksonville’s Planning Commission, Land Use and Zoning Committee and City Council. The petitioners – Kevin Pettway, […]
Challenges remain for weekend trolley service
The Riverside Avondale Weekend Trolley service was given a six-month extension, commencing September 1, 2016, by the Jacksonville Transit Authority’s board of directors at its July meeting, according to Leigh Ann Rassler, JTA public relations manager. “The good news is that JTA is committed to this service more than ever,” said Allan DeVault, partner in […]
