Pediatric physician pens book, shares principles for success
When Dr. Gary Josephson agreed to speak at his undergraduate alma mater’s commencement ceremony, he never imagined writing his speech would lead to writing a book. Humbled but surprised by the invite, Josephson recalled asking why he’d been selected. Among other things, the university cited his “caring for children regardless of their financial capabilities, regardless […]
Jacksonville Area Golf Association launches Friends of JAGA fundraising
The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA) has introduced its first-ever fundraising initiative, called the Friends of JAGA. Funds raised will meet the association’s administrative costs, enhance its programs and allow the organization to grow, as well as help fund JAGA’s scholarship program, according to JAGA President Jeff Adams. “Since its founding in 1954, JAGA has […]
Jacksonville University launches College of Law at its downtown location
Jacksonville University will open a College of Law in downtown Jacksonville in the fall of 2022 supported by private funding and a $5 million commitment of public investment from Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. The College of Law anticipates an inaugural class of 20-30 students with a projected total enrollment of 150 students in Fall 2024. […]
Downtown Vision raises more than $100,000
More than 300 guests attend Downtown Vision’s 7th Annual #DTJax Gala: Classic Hollywood presented by Community First Credit Union. A celebration of Downtown Jacksonville, the gala, held at Eight Forty One on Downtown’s Southbank, raised more than $100,000 for Downtown Vision’s placemaking initiatives. Guests were treated to a night of champagne, delicious downtown fare and […]
Cummer’s Garden Tour a hit with locals, museum goers
Spring was certainly in the air, as avid gardeners, museum patrons and volunteers helped the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and the Nature Conservancy play host to an open garden tour, March 26, from 12-4 p.m. through a three-property tour of gardens on a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon. Garden lovers and green thumbs; or […]
Historical Society celebrates Women’s History Month with educator Jane Condon
The world celebrated International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8. Girl power was at full throttle that evening in downtown Jacksonville as girls clad in rainbow-colored tutus, vibrant, oversized hair bows and side ponytails flocked to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena to see pop icon JoJo Siwa perform. Across the street at the historic Old […]
IQ Fiber announces residential internet deployment in San Marco
IQ Fiber, Northeast Florida’s only local residential fiber-optic internet service provider, announces it has selected San Marco for its second infrastructure project in the Jacksonville market. Construction on the $8.4 million project is planned to start Tuesday. “We are proud to bring fiber-optic internet to San Marco,” said Ted Schremp, CEO of IQ Fiber. “With […]
