Merchants, preservationists discuss transportation solution
It was a chance to learn about a new transportation proposal as well as to get to know each other better when board members from the San Marco Preservation Society and the San Marco Merchants Association gathered at the Epping Forest home of SMMA President Robert Harris and his wife, Paola, for barbecue Aug. 2. […]
New Riverside Avondale Preservation director welcomed by community
Although Riverside Avondale Preservation’s new executive director officially began his duties June 12, Warren Jones was formally welcomed to the community at a reception Aug. 8 at the Riverside home of RAP Founder Wayne Wood and Lana Shuttleworth. Wood kicked off the evening by welcoming Jones as the 14th executive director for RAP. Past directors […]
Cummer disguises construction fence, piques interest in permanent collections
In anticipation of a multi-year construction project on property which formerly contained the Woman’s Club of Jacksonville, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens commissioned three local artists to collaborate on a 1,480-square-foot mural to disguise the construction fence – and to pique the interest of passers-by about its collections inside the museum. The mural, […]
RAP ReLEAF project underway
Replenishing the tree canopy in Riverside, Avondale and other neighborhoods in District 14 is underway, thanks to a coordinated effort by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) and 25 volunteers. From mid-May through early July, the volunteers and 200 survey respondents identified over 500 potential locations where residents want new trees in residential public right of way […]
IBERIABANK closes Ortega branch; two remain in Northeast Florida
A bank building constructed for Florida Bank in 2008 at the onset of the last economic recession, then acquired by Iberiabank Corp. in 2015, has closed its doors to customers at 4211 San Juan Ave. as of Aug. 28. “Like many banks, IBERIABANK continues to adjust its model as we work to meet the changing […]
Navy conducting water testing in Venetia area wells for possible contamination
Residents in the Venetia neighborhood and the Timuquana Country Club were put on alert by the U.S. Navy after Health and Human Services and the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a report that NAS Jacksonville has groundwater polluted from decades of chemicals used during firefighting training on the base. Two years ago, the DOD tested […]
Downtown’s biggest, best indoor picnic draws crowds
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”50″] For the sixth year, the Florida Theatre’s Blues, Brews and BBQ indoor picnic and summer fundraiser, held Aug. 23, did not disappoint as nearly 500 theater lovers raised a record $40,000-plus in support of one of three remaining Florida theaters built in the 1920s. Guests enjoyed wings, pulled pork, smoked […]
Caring physicians honored as We Care celebrates 25 years
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”20″] It’s been 25 years since professionals from the Duval County Medical Society first formed the We Care Jacksonville network of volunteer doctors and nurses to donate care to uninsured patients, and the nonprofit celebrated its silver anniversary by awarding five of its own with Caring Awards at its annual gala […]
A tremendous show of support, promise to children
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”20″] The 6th annual An Evening of Promise was presented by THE PLAYERS and took place at their favorite venue – the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse – in Ponte Vedra Beach. The evening was full of amazing music, cocktails and fabulous cuisine, all in support of children being served by the physicians […]
