A million minutes
City celebrates literacy success at River City Readers summer event Jacksonville families had a million reasons to celebrate reading last month, when Mayor Donna Deegan, the Jacksonville Public Library and literacy advocates celebrated the success of the River City Readers initiative at a summer kickoff event. Held June 8 at Ed Austin Regional Park, the […]
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 […]
The Art of Light
Glass is one of the oldest artistic materials. Since medieval times, the art of stained-glass windows in churches and cathedrals has served to decorate, educate, inspire awe and offer honor and glory to God. And the churches of Jacksonville are replete with examples of this ancient art form. Light reflects divinity Abbott Suger of St. […]
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 […]
Murray Hill community forum focuses on supporting small businesses
Traffic improvements, more attractive streetscapes and a comprehensive plan were among the topics discussed at a Murray Hill community forum June 11, when the Murray Hill Preservation Association (MHPA) hosted a panel discussion on the Edgewood Avenue corridor’s potential as a small business hub. Held at Spruce’s new location at 3644 Post St., the event […]
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 […]
Carlucci bill would require 2/3 approval to supersede zoning overlays
Following the controversial approval of a Planned Unit Development application for the Lofts at Southbank project, At Large Group 4 City Councilmember Matt Carlucci has introduced legislation he hopes will add additional protections regarding PUD applications for projects that conflict with an area’s zoning overlay. A public hearing has been continued to July 16 to […]
Rising from the ashes
DIA approves $15.45 million incentive package for RISE Doro The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) has approved a multimillion-dollar incentive package for the RISE Doro project as the developer prepares to rebuild the luxury apartment complex that went up in flames earlier this year. Acting in its capacity as the Northbank Community Redevelopment Agency, the DIA […]
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 […]
