Khan, Jaguars plan for riverfront gets green light from DIA
Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority gave unanimous approval July 7 to a $114 million incentive package with Jaguar owner Shad Khan for his plan to revitalize the former Kids Kampus parcel on the St. Johns River. Khan’s development company, Iguana Investments is looking to build a $321 million development across from TIAA Bank Field. The proposal […]
Riverfront Plaza design unveiled, winner chosen for former Landing site
The Jacksonville Professional Services Evaluation Committee (PSEC) has selected Perkins&Will as the winner of the design competition for Riverfront Plaza, the former home of The Jacksonville Landing. In June, Perkins&Will was one of three groups who presented their plans to the PSEC. Their plan narrowly outscored the proposals by Agency Landscape+Planning and Olin Limited. The […]
Ortega Landing use lies in wait, in hands of legal authorities
Plans for a large, assisted living facility on the Ortega River opposed by residents nearby have been placed on an “indefinite hold” by a local developer working with an out-of-state property owner and city planners, said city Office of General Counsel attorney Mary Staffopoulos on July 26. The applicant for Vestcor Communities on behalf of the property […]
In Memoriam: Marnelle Jones Isaac
November 15, 1951 – June 9, 2021 Marnelle Jones Isaac was born November 15, 1951 in Folkston, Georgia to Edith and Asa Arnold “Sonny” Jones. She grew up on a farm Callahan, Florida, was raised as a “country girl”, and was an active member of the 4-H club. She took great pride in participating in […]
Local Folks: The Tucci Family
Matt Tucci is the Jacksonville Market Director of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes and Cemeteries. Employed in an industry considered “first responders,” never able to shut its doors during the pandemic, Tucci has been working almost nonstop. “It keeps me pretty busy,” he said. But when asked what he and his family do outside of business hours, […]
Pet Domestic Rabbits
Inspired by the Story of Luke’s Sugar Bunny “There’s something out in the yard!” an excited four-year-old announced to family members gathered for a cookout. With so much food and conversation, it was pure luck that anyone noticed the small, mostly white and chocolate-spotted animal lounging in full view of resident hawks. It was a […]
Reboot unveils design concepts for former Jacksonville Landing site, park space
Three plans to renovate Riverfront Plaza, the former home of the Jacksonville Landing, were presented to the city’s Personal Services Evaluation Committee June 24th. The planners were tasked with designing a space that would be a great place for people to gather and enjoy the river and still allow successful private development. Agency Landscape + […]
St. Paul’s-Riverside rises to the challenge of sports during a pandemic
St. Paul’s-Riverside faced a challenging school year during the pandemic in providing a safe athletic experience for its students. The school is committed to the importance of physical activity and athletics as part of a balanced education. “Athletics are an excellent avenue for students to get involved in activities outside of the classroom that promote […]
