Gardeners, pollinators, and Boone Park South
Neighborhood parks are home to many species of local wildlife, including squirrels, bats, river otters, and birds and insects. In 2020, neighborhood parks saw an influx of another species, “people,” as residents on lockdown utilized long walks and bike rides for exercise and fresh air. Pamela Telis, founder of the Friends of Boone Park South, […]
JSO Assistant Chief Jimmy Judge: Serving and protecting in partnership with the community
In the October edition of The Resident, we asked readers to nominate their favorite community hero, someone who has been going the extra mile to make sure their neighborhood is healthy, safe, and secure. Nominated by the Downtown Dwellers was JSO Assistant Chief James Judge, and he is our winner. He will receive a dinner […]
Community born of tragedy
Ten years ago, Laura Kelly experienced a tragedy that still affects her greatly. She joined the club that nobody ever wants to join. She lost her twin baby girls. October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Every year, in cities nationwide, folks gather to recognize the many pregnancies that end in miscarriage, stillbirth, […]
Sock give-away is ‘step in the right direction’
Family Promise of Jacksonville received 2,750 pairs of Bombas socks valued at $33,000, sharing 1,750 pairs with four partner agencies. Bombas Socks had donated 50,000 pairs of socks to 25 Family Promise affiliates across the nation as part of its policy to donate a pair for every sock purchased by the public. “We want the […]
San Jose Car Show’s record turnout generates $10,000
Despite a blazing summer sun and an ongoing pandemic, car enthusiasts were ready to show off their shiny customs and classics in record fashion at the San Jose Car & Truck Show at Dupont Station Shopping Center Aug. 15. The fifth annual event, originally scheduled for April 4, had 93 registered vehicles and raised $10,000 […]
Treasure hunt provides seekers with hope during troubled times
Obscure landmarks in Avondale set a course for fun, especially in this time of social distancing, as a team of local artists launched a clever treasure hunt in order to provide a sense of hope during the unsettled time caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Sponsored by FIGMENTJax, a local branch of a worldwide creative nonprofit […]
Batman therapy, needle-nosed pliers, and a ‘club’ no one wants to join
Survivor describes journey to health after cancer diagnosis Sometime last year, I began losing my sense of smell. It was very gradual, which makes the timing hard to pinpoint. Someone would comment that something smelled good, and I would automatically agree, but doubt myself. I would spray cologne or air freshener and found that I […]
Neighbor lauds care in which tree company saves birds
It started with a decaying water oak in my neighbor’s backyard, one I kept a suspicious eye on each hurricane season. The old wily fella was falling apart, and I’d been told that older men have issues with trees—that they want to clear them out without provocation. Not this time. When I heard my neighbor […]
