Downtown Dwellers to log volunteer hours in “partnership” with city
The Downtown Dwellers, a group seeking to be the “voice” of the residents living Downtown, has decided to cement its partnership with the Jacksonville Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department by asking its members to log the “volunteer” hours they spend monitoring the Southbank Riverwalk outside of their homes. In a meeting April 28, in […]
City finally funds Riverfront Park bulkhead restoration
Perhaps hearing the frustrations of many San Marco residents, the City of Jacksonville came one step closer to fixing the bulkhead in San Marco’s Riverfront Park when City Council voted unanimously May 9 to appropriate approximately $1.99 million to repair the bulkhead. By passing Ordinance 2017-266, the Council voted to fund the replacement of the […]
Derelict vessel removed, difficult operation completed
In seven hours – spread over two days – the deed was done. Class Action was unceremoniously exhumed from her watery grave in the Ortega River May 11-12 and toted away in pieces on a barge. The operation began around 12:30 p.m. on May 11, as a barge operated by Salonen Marine towed a crane […]
Group denied on appeals, takes restaurant debate to Tallahassee
Dissatisfied with a second ruling by a judge in the 4th Circuit Court, members of a Riverside neighborhood group opposed to having a restaurant put in at the location of a former dry cleaner near their homes is appealing to a higher court in Tallahassee. Almost a year after City Council enacted a bill that […]
Local preservation society donates funds to illuminate park
Although some Ortega residents were in the dark about new lights being installed in Cortez Park, the illumination project, which was partially funded by the Ortega Preservation Society, has received mostly positive reviews by the community. While objections came from a few residents who stated anonymously they preferred the “passive” nature of the park and […]
Waterfront home is perfect vista for Under-the-Sea River Hops event
[su_slider source=”media: 36790,36794,36793,36792,36791,36788,36787,36786,36785″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The spacious riverfront home of Granada residents Mike and Elaine Ashourian once again provided the perfect venue for the 8th Annual RiverHops fundraiser for the North Florida School of Special Education. Delicious cocktails and a gourmet pairings dinner were on tap as guests milled around the pool overlooking a […]
Cultural Council holds annual awards event at Glass Factory
[su_slider source=”media: 36775,36781,36780,36779,36778,36777,36776″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville hosted its 41st Annual Arts Awards May 6 at the historic Glass Factory, built in 1936 by Henry Klutho, The awards event honored Christopher Lazzara (Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy); Riverside resident Mark McCombs (Art Innovator Award); Murray Hill resident Dustin Harewood […]
Things come up rosy for Pine Castle at 5th annual Derby Day event
[su_slider source=”media: 36761,36769,36768,36767,36766,36765,36764,36763,36759,36760″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The horse, Always Dreaming, was not the only winner on Kentucky Derby Day. Pine Castle raised $88,000 during the 5th Annual Run for the Roses Derby Day Soiree at Deerwood Country Club May 6. After sipping on mint juleps and looking over the silent auction items, donors placed their […]
Arts magnet school hosts Centennial Celebration
[su_slider source=”media: 36751,36756,36755,36754,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] It was standing room only in the Fishweir Elementary School auditorium May 19 as alumni sat elbow to elbow with current students, faculty and supporters in celebration of the 100-year-old neighborhood school. After Principal Kimberly Dennis opened the program, a Mayoral Proclamation was delivered by Dr. Charles Moreland, […]
