Local Folks: Bryan Arnold
Bryan Arnold’s family tree has wide roots in Jacksonville, specifically the Ortega area. He is a Jacksonville native, and his father practiced law in the city for 54 years. “All my dad’s family grew up here,” he said. “If you run across any Arnold, I’m probably related to them.” A self-proclaimed “simple guy,” Arnold has […]
Dove Named MOSH CEO
The Museum of Science & History (MOSH)’s board of trustees announced the unanimous selection of Alistair D.M. Dove as the Museum’s new CEO, effective Feb. 5. He was selected from more than 50 highly qualified applicants from around the world to replace the previous CEO, Bruce Fafard. “Al is a renowned scientist, an experienced educator, […]
Bay Street Staging Area Tees Up Park Street Road Diet
The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Board gave its unanimous approval at a Jan. 17 board meeting to temporarily lease an estimated two-acre parcel of land on Bay Street for JEA to use as a construction easement for one year. The parcel would be used as a staging area for the installation of chilled water lines […]
Keeping Calm and Clean
Soluna Yoga + Spa hosted three local Girl Scouts troops – Troops 2076, 62040 and 2149 – for a one-hour yoga class on Jan. 21 taught by owner Dori Thomsen, vice president of the 5 Points Merchants Association (FPMA), in gratitude for their sisterhood and service. The yoga class was followed by a group trash […]
Tim and Stephanie Cost Make Transformational Gift to Launch Cost Honors College
The Jacksonville University Honors Program to transition to the Cost Honors College by Fall 2025 Jacksonville University (JU) announced the formation of the Cost Honors College with plans to formally launch in 2025. The naming of the Cost Honors College, endorsed by JU’s 26-member board of trustees, recognizes President Tim Cost and First Lady Stephanie Cost […]
Loyal to Local: Crown Majestic Kitchen
The Riverside Arts Market (RAM), now in its 15th year, is a weekly makers and farmers market hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Each week, more than 100 small business owners gather under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge to sell their products […]
Behind the Scenes at the Circles Cover photoshoot!
The cover images of the 2024 Circles Social Datebook and Charity Register came to life with the help of our entire team and many contributors from our team’s circles. Each individual piece was instrumental in building a product we are proud to have created. We are grateful to those that were involved for making this […]
A Park RAP-up
The Avondale Preservation Parks Committee reflects on 2023, charts the course for 2024 As 2023 drew to a close, the Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) Parks Committee took stock of several accomplishments in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of our historic parks. We are also looking forward to ambitious goals for 2024. 2023 Achievements: With […]
Choir, Spelling Bee Wins for Assumption Students
Assumption Catholic School students brough home several awards in November. Dozens of students vied for top spot at the annual Spelling Bee, with seventh grader Evelyn winning the competition. She will progress to the Duval County semi-finals on Feb. 13 with the top 25 moving on to the finals on Feb. 27. Seventh grader Wyatt […]
