Property deal closes, demolition ahead for former Times-Union HQ
The demolition, expected to start this month, at 1Riverside Ave., will start a new chapter at the riverfront property that was home to The Florida Times-Union for 50 years. The newspaper, which was sold in 2017, now has offices in the Wells Fargo Center. The Morris family of Augusta, Ga., retained ownership of the property, […]
Return of Curbside Recycling
Mayor Curry announced curbside recycling collection will resume throughout the City of Jacksonville on Monday, April 4, 2022. Since October 4, when curbside recycling was temporarily halted, there’s been progress in all remaining forms of collections. The goal of the temporary suspension of curbside recycling was to provide three to six months for waste contractors […]
New chapter for Berkman II
Settlement allows contractors to proceed The Berkman II on the Northbank riverfront has turned into Jacksonville’s biggest tease. The naked, partially built high rise has resisted all comers, who have promised to turn the site into hotel, retail, residential, even a family entertainment center. And it has resisted the wrecking ball. Demolition has been scheduled […]
San Jose Episcopal Day School Announces New Head of School
San Jose Episcopal Day School announced Sloane Castleman as the new Head of School starting June 1, 2022. Dr. Castleman earned her BA from Colgate University, a Masters in Teaching & Learning from Rutgers University, as well as her Reading Specialist and Supervisor Certificates. In 2014, Dr. Castleman earned her Doctorate in Teacher Leadership from […]
Scenic Jacksonville welcomes new members to its Board of Directors and Advisory Board
Scenic Jacksonville welcomed four new Board members and two Advisory Board members at the organization’s annual meeting on January 26, 2022. “We are thrilled that such talented community leaders are joining the leadership team at Scenic Jacksonville to help us in our mission of preserving, protecting and enhancing the scenic character of our city,” said […]
Nick Howland wins special election runoff for Jacksonville City Council seat
Republican Nick Howland clinched the necessary number of votes to take the City Council At-Large Group 3 seat. The seat was left vacant when Tommy Hazouri, who was a former council president and mayor, died in September. The election went to a runoff in December, when none of the four candidates were able to get […]
Circumnavigators forming chapter in North Florida
If you’ve been around the world, there’s a place to meet your fellow travelers. A chapter of The Circumnavigators Club is being formed in the Jacksonville area and there’s just one requirement: you have to have been around the world on one trip. The international club traces its origin to 1902 when two men sailed […]
Women’s Auxiliary gathers for luncheon, guest speaker appearance
The Women’s Auxiliary of the local chapter of the Salvation Army were treated to a luncheon by longtime supporter, Marilyn Carpenter, Jan. 24. The group of ladies that gather are supporters, volunteers, and like-minded women that encourage friends to participate in the mission to serve. At the luncheon, Ward Lariscy, one of Jacksonville’s most prolific […]
