Cummer Museum awarded $650,000 grant
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens was awarded a $650,000 grant from the Leadership in Art Museums (LAM) initiative, a partnership between the Ford Foundation, Mellon Foundation, Pilot House Philanthropy and Alice L. Walton Foundation. The funding provided by LAM enables the Cummer Museum to establish the Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole Curator position, a […]
Bridgers advances at Watson Realty
Neil Bridgers has been named vice president and managing broker for Watson Realty’s San Marco and Sunbeam offices. He has been with Watson Realty since 2016, moving up to branch manager last January before advancing to his current title. Between the two offices, Bridgers oversees a team of approximately 30, mentoring and training both new […]
FLORIDA GEORGIA rivalry game to stay in Jacksonville
The Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs announced that the schools have exercised the option to play their annual rivalry game in Jacksonville during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The most recent game agreement, which secured the matchup in Jacksonville through the 2023 season, outlined an option to extend the rivalry game in the neutral site […]
Donna Deegan elected next mayor of Jacksonville, announces transition team co-chairs
Democrat Donna Deegan has been elected the next mayor of Jacksonville and the first woman to hold the title in city history. Deegan emerged the victor in a runoff election against Republican Daniel Davis on May 16 with 52.08% of the 217,392 votes cast. Deegan took to Twitter the evening of the election to celebrate […]
How is Jacksonville Thriving?
Blue Zones Project Jacksonville releases data on well-being Blue Zones Project (BZP), a research initiative devoted to studying and improving well-being in cities across North America, has launched the Blue Zones Project Jacksonville and released Gallup data on how Jacksonville residents are thriving. This project, led by BZP in conjunction with a coalition of community […]
The Return of San Marco Beer Fest
The San Marco Beer Fest returned for the second installment of the now-annual event. The 2nd Annual San Marco Beer Fest was held Saturday, April 1, from 1-5 p.m. at Balis Park. The event, hosted by the San Marco Merchants Association and Aardwolf Brewing Co., featured craft beer from more than 25 local breweries and […]
Hubbard House Walks the Walk
Hubbard House – and more than 1,000 supporters – came together for the organization’s 14th Annual Stand Up & Stride Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, presented by Pajcic & Pajcic, on Saturday, April 15, at 8 a.m. at the Riverfront Plaza. The family-friendly event featured games and activities for children, a newly added enrichment zone for […]
San Jose Car & Truck Show Supports Snyder Seniors
The 8th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show, presented by Key Buick GMC Hyundai Genesis and North Florida Lincoln, was held April 1 at Dupont Station Shopping Center to the largest turnout of showgoers in the event’s history. The event surpassed the 100-car mark for the first time as 109 vehicles competed in 12 […]
