Book Launch a Grand Affair
Local writer and The Resident News columnist Susanna Barton launched her newly released book, “Grand Plans: How to Mitigate Geri-Drama in 20 Easy Steps” and the accompanying “Grand Planner,” in early December at the Literary Lounge in Murray Hill and San Marco Bookstore in San Marco Square. “There was a tremendous turnout for both events, […]
Children Blessed (and Bless) through Shopping Spree
Sanctuary on 8th Street treated over 50 kids to its Annual Holiday Shopping Experience at Target on Dec. 13. Each child was given a budget of $100 and a chaperone to guide them through the store. Beyond the excitement of choosing gifts, the experience served as a valuable opportunity for the youth to work on […]
VooDoo to Brew in San Marco
Craft beer aficionados can look forward to a new brewery joining Jacksonville’s craft brewery scene, this time in San Marco, as VooDoo Brewing, Co. gets ready to move into the community. The build-out is currently underway at 1974 San Marco Blvd., in the heart of San Marco Square. The brewery will occupy two stories in […]
Animal House: Have Pets, Will Travel
If the family’s recent travels with a pet included unexpected difficulties, planning – plus travel-friendly pet gear – can make future trips more carefree. Planning is essential to streamline public transportation or lodging for pets. Packing functional gear specifically designed for pets, including smooth-rolling carriers, lightweight backpacks or collapsible strollers, can make activities easier and […]
Local Folks: Dr. Azi Yavari
Azi Yavari is the doctor behind the healthy teeth and happy smiles at Hendricks Dental Studio, a practice she bought from a retiring dentist in 2016. “I love my job!” she said, and she’s been at it for nearly 20 years. An immigrant from Iran, Yavari came to Jacksonville at age eight and stayed until […]
Hartley, Hughes Join OneJax
In spite of several changes at OneJax in recent months, the agency added two new staff members: Matt Hartley as the Director of Interfaith Programs and MaShonna Hughes as the new Social Media Specialist, a part-time position. As of July 1, 2023, OneJax and the University of North Florida (UNF) terminated its Memo of Understanding […]
Women’s Board Exemplifies the Art of Gathering
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held its First Coast Design Show: The Art of Gathering the first weekend of December at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Vendor booths, design lectures and special demonstrations anchored the weekend, which included an opening night kick-off gala on Dec. 1 and children’s fashion show on Dec. 3 […]
Farewell, 2023
The champagne has been popped and the confetti has fallen to ring in 2024. However, the celebration isn’t only for the new year to come, but also for the year now behind us. Our Resident community and Jacksonville as a whole have seen so much growth and change these last 12 months and we at […]
New Historic Campus for Jacksonville University College of Law
Jacksonville University College of Law announced its plans to move into a new permanent space in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville at 121 W. Forsyth St., the historic former Atlantic Bank Building, in summer 2024. The College of Law formally signed a long-term lease of more than 50,000 square feet on four contiguous floors of […]
