Neighbors eye move of historic Colonial Manor home
The corner of Eutaw Place and San Jose Boulevard was hopping Feb. 5 as neighbors gathered, some for hours at a time, to watch Hygema House Movers transport one of the Colonial Manor community’s most historic homes to a new resting place facing Eutaw Place. The house, which formerly sat towards the back of a […]
Animal House: Playing Santa to the homeless and their pets
Cynthia Saben, employee of the Jacksonville Electric Authority and dedicated animal advocate, had an idea in November 2018 that would have a profound impact on her life. She wanted to provide a hot breakfast and an equally warm helping of respect, care and assistance to the homeless and their pets, on Christmas morning. She chose […]
Book on Red Coat history brings TPC alive
THE PLAYERS Championship 2020 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach – March 10-15 – marks nearly six decades since the creation of the tournament by a small group of avid golfers who met regularly at San Jose Country Club back in the 1960’s. THE PLAYERS 2020 also marks the launch of a big, beautiful […]
Murray Hill local looks to increase skating opportunities
After 4:30 p.m., the Mary Lena Gibbs Community Center, located in Sweetwater and not far from the Lakeshore neighborhood, gets busy when skaters of all ages come out, crowding the basketball area, which thanks to the efforts of local skater Conner Pumphrey, now sports brightly colored obstacles for people to navigate on their skateboards. A […]
Bar closing dispute leads to homicide
Park and King area rocked by shooting The shooting-death of a 23-year-old Bryceville man visiting the Park and King area shattered the peace in Riverside Feb. 16. Known for its endless number of beer taps and dining establishments, as well as a welcoming sense of place, the popular strip was disrupted by an incident out […]
Families turn out to adopt Boone Park trees
The Friends of Boone Park South, JEA, Greenscape and a large group of area residents gathered forces at the park Feb. 8 to clean up the park and help it become more densely forested. Boone Park South is the 10-acre portion of the 28-acre park between St. Johns Avenue and Herschel Street. Families signed up […]
Bill Murray mural faces pushback from residents
Local artist Jason Tetlak has finished his latest creation at the corner of Plymouth Street and Edgewood Avenue, a vibrantly colored mural featuring Bill Murray’s face and the words Murray Hill, a playful take on the neighborhood’s name. The artwork, in electric shades of aqua, orange, lilac and sunshine yellow, is impossible to miss when […]
Reader grateful for coverage
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you printing all of the letters you received regarding Park Place in this month’s Letters to the Editor. I am in support of the Park Place development and have been fortunate enough to find time to attend many of the council meetings on this matter. […]
In Memoriam: David Asbury Howard, Sr.
Feb. 14, 1920 to Dec. 15, 2019 Though never a shipper or cargo carrier, David Asbury Howard Sr. was one of the most influential people in the maritime industry. From his office in Jacksonville, the writer and publisher informed leaders in shipping and navigation of emerging and complex regulations, earned the trust and respect of […]
