Main library’s Florida Collection chronicles Jacksonville history
Curious about the history of your antique home? Doing some research about your family heritage? Want to know why Jacksonville has such unique neighborhoods? Look no further than the Special Collections section of Jacksonville Public Library’s downtown Main Library for some answers. The Special Collections section is home to the Florida Collection, which has resources […]
Changing Homelessness marks 50th anniversary with Sneaker Ball
Changing Homelessness celebrated its 50th Anniversary June 20 with a “Home for All Sneaker Ball” that raised $225,000 for the organization’s services for those experiencing homelessness. Hosted by NFL Hall of Fame member LeRoy Butler, the gala saw guests including Mayor Donna Deegan and former Sheriff Nat Glover don everything from evening gowns and tuxedos […]
Woman’s Club of Jacksonville awards $49,000 at scholarship luncheon
The Woman’s Club of Jacksonville presented $49,000 in scholarships to 22 students at its recent Scholarship Award Luncheon held at the San Jose Country Club. The 21 recipients – including high school seniors and college undergraduates – received a total of $44,000. In addition, Wolfson Senior High School senior Leila Jane Davis received the $5,000 […]
St. Johns RIVERKEEPER expedition monitors growth of vital river grasses
Research team seeks answers to restore vegetation critical to river’s health Steve Cobb has fond memories of growing up in Jacksonville and spending time on the St. Johns River. “I grew up fishing and shrimping and later got a boat, so I’ve spent a lot of time on the river,” Cobb said. “I just fell […]
Gala highlights Women Veterans Week of Recognition
Local women were honored for their military service recently at the annual Women Veterans Recognition Gala. Held June 15 at the Southbank Hotel at Jax Riverwalk, this year’s gala celebrated World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War era veterans as “Trailblazers” and featured a presentation by Michelle C. Allen, state director of the Florida […]
Restaurant planned for San Marco Theatre
Electric Dough Pizza Co. files construction permits for historic cinema site A Jacksonville hospitality company has submitted construction permits to open a pizza restaurant at the site of the San Marco Theatre, paving the way for a new dining option in the beloved historic cinema. CuliVino Hospitality Management and Consulting said that the submission of […]
Local-Motion Luncheon celebrates resurgence of city’s ‘Rail Yard District’
City officials joined with community leaders and business owners June 12 to celebrate the resurgence of Jacksonville’s Rail Yard District and discuss how the area can become a vibrant economic engine for the city. Held at The Glass Factory, the inaugural “Local-Motion Luncheon” was sponsored by the Rail Yard District Business Council (RDBC) – a […]
Resident News welcomes Jennifer Logue as managing editor
Jacksonville’s historic districts attract people for a plethora of reasons. For some, it’s walkability. For others, it’s architecture. For Jennifer Logue, it’s community journalism. As the new managing editor of The Resident Community News, Logue will oversee editorial content for the newspaper as well as the Circles magazine spotlighting North Florida’s nonprofit and philanthropic community. […]
