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 […]
Artist Walk inches closer to completion
City Council gavels another 5-million investment The City of Jacksonville is investing $8.8 million in the Artist Walk streetscape project with an adjoining skate park where the preliminary groundwork is underway east of Riverside Park in the Five Points neighborhood. Shannon Blankenship, director of the Riverside Arts Market (RAM), anticipates a significant increase in vendor […]
Industry experts predict housing market maintains strength into 2022
Local real estate professionals are solidly in agreement that the home-buying frenzy in the past two to three years will continue, albeit at a slowing pace, throughout 2022. The pandemic’s obvious side effects coupled with low mortgage rates and office workers moving from in-office to remote work have created a perfect storm for the housing […]
Eastside hosts sixth annual Melanin Market, Black History Parade
It was originally called Florida Avenue. In 1995, the City of Jacksonville renamed the Eastside street A. Philip Randolph Boulevard after the nationally lauded Civil Rights leader — and local hero — Asa Philip Randolph. This Saturday, Feb. 19, participants will honor the trail he blazed as they walk down his boulevard in Melanin Market’s […]
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 […]
For the Love of a Neighborhood: Wayne Wood
You may not know it, but if you’ve ever wandered through Riverside on a Saturday morning, you’ve no doubt appreciated the work of Dr. Wayne Wood. Wood, nicknamed the “Mayor of Riverside,” is one of the leading founders of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP), an organization responsible for the salvation of many of the area’s beloved […]
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 […]
Amateurs prevail over PGA professionals
The 31st Underwood Cup resulted in the amateurs prevailing 14 ½ to 9 ½ over their professional counterparts. The amateurs clinched the Cup when Mark Spencer made a 4-foot par putt on No. 18 to halve with Bob Wallace. It was the amateurs’ 11th win in the last 12 Underwood Cups and 16th in the […]
Love isn’t just for lovers
How to share the spirit of Valentine’s Day with anyone Valentine’s Day is a lovely idea and all, but you don’t need a holiday—or even a reason—to show someone love. Nor do you need to be “in love” with them to express your appreciation for who they are, what they do or how they affect […]
