Scout tackles Eagle project in honor of late grandfather
It’s been six years since Reid Hampton’s grandfather, William “Sonny” Scaife, passed away, but Scaife’s memory will live on through his grandson’s Eagle Scout project. “My grandfather was an Eagle Scout and was active in Riverside Park United Methodist Church until he passed away in 2013,” said Hampton, an Ortega Forest resident. “I wanted to […]
Landon receives two accolades from state PTA at leadership convention
The awards keep rolling in for the Parents-Teachers-Students Association at Julia Landon College Preparatory School. In May, the PTSA from San Marco’s academically talented and leadership magnet school was designated the “Middle School PTSA of the Year,” by the Duval County Council PTA, and this July, Landon’s PTSA Board members were pleased to discover they […]
Two Wolfson cheerleaders named All American, cheer team receives state recognition
School may have just begun, but the Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies and Leadership’s varsity cheerleading squad has already begun to pile on the laurels, including having two of its members named as UCA All Americans. During the Universal Cheerleading Association competition comprised of 15 high school varsity teams from Florida in mid-July, the […]
WeCare celebrates health of uninsured, community contributors
WeCareJax, an organization dedicated to improving healthcare access for the uninsured and underserved in our community, held its annual awards banquet Aug. 23 at WJCT Studios. The evening event rolled out honors for those that serve as pivotal contributors. The nonprofit’s mission coordinates a community-wide network of medical services to include the voluntary contributions of […]
Florida Theatre draws a crowd, puts on a flavorful show
Thanks to proud supporters, blues musicians and influencers alike, $40,000 was raised for the nonprofit Florida Theatre at the annual Blues, Brews and BBQ fundraiser held Aug. 22. Local dining and brewing establishments were out in big numbers to help contribute their best burnt ends, ribs and other finger lickin’ treats, accompanied by micro-brewed suds […]
An Evening of Promise helps kids with cancer
Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders was the beneficiary as guests gathered at the historic Ponte Vedra Inn and Club for the 7th Annual An Evening of Promise Aug. 23. Expected to raise more than $150,000, the glamorous event provides funds so that medical personnel from Nemours Children’s Specialty Care in San Marco may […]
Angelwood celebrates soaring possibilities
Hundreds of guests turned out to celebrate Angelwood’s mission during the nonprofit’s annual gala at the Sawgrass Marriott resort in Ponte Vedra Beach Aug. 24. Chairing the event were Scott and Kelly Gramling, Mike and Natalie Rolewicz, and Robin and Dan Wahby. “We hope to make people more aware of what Angelwood does, day in […]
Groundwork Jacksonville Announces Emerald Trail Co-Champions, Major Donors and Challenge Grant
Groundwork Jacksonville (GWJax) announced significant progress toward building the Emerald Trail within the next 10 years during a news conference at City Hall on Aug. 26, including new corporate ambassadors, major donors and a check presentation to Mayor Lenny Curry for the design of the Emerald Trail Model Project. “The Emerald Trail must be a […]
Proposed storage facility approved for Murray Hill location
Not surprisingly, City of Jacksonville Zoning Administrator Sean Kelly approved an application seeking administrative deviations for a self-storage facility in Murray Hill. It’s not surprising the project proposed by the Silverfield Group on the site of the former Jones College at Edgewood Avenue and Plymouth Street would be approved because two of the three deviations […]
