JEB BUSH CLOSES OUT 2013-14 FLORIDA FORUM
The Florida Forum wrapped up its eleventh season as former Florida Governor Jeb Bush closed out the evening with a standing ovation. During his eight-year run in office, Bush became known for reforming education and health care in Florida, all while leading the nation in job growth and narrowing the student achievement gap. He joins […]
WEAVER’S HONORS SHARED AMONG FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES
The debut of the fifth installation in The Legacy Series afforded community leaders a great opportunity to rally around Delores Barr Weaver, Leadership Jacksonville and its trustees. The Legacy Series highlights the life and times of Weaver, from her work as a local philanthropist, historic preservation advocate, NFL franchise owner and longtime champion for economically […]
A ‘SWEET’ EVENT HELPS NURTURE SUPPORT
There was a battle to be the best, the best “Chocolatier of the Year” to be exact, at the 11th Annual Taste of Chocolate Challenge. The big fundraiser, held this year at the Haskell Corporation headquarters on Riverside Avenue, drew quite the crowd in support of the Family Nurturing Center. As guests paired sweets with […]
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PLAYS FOR A CAUSE
The San Marco Chamber Music Society held its sixth annual appreciation celebration for its donors at the home of board member Marjorie Broward on Jan. 12. Eric and Ellen Olson, the music directors of the Society, along with Steve Merrill, principal percussionist for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, performed a short concert sampler of the Society’s […]
Ding-ding-ding went the Riverside trolley
A first person report on JTA’s trial run – One of my favorite things about living in the historic district is the number and diversity of places to eat and drink. What I don’t love, however, is the parking – or rather, the lack thereof. Few things irritate me more than driving circles around 5 […]
Chase Properties granted approval to develop mixed-use project
Give and take successful in long, drawn-out application process – On a special meeting night, after four hours of testimony, the Land Use and Zoning Committee (LUZ) of the City Council approved unanimously to accept the application known as Ordinance 2013-0342 for rezoning to a planned unit development. Although several individuals spoke in opposition at […]
Intuition cooks up some charitble giving with a cookbook
Celebrates local cooks, raises money for Second Harvest – Owners and employees of locally-owned businesses share a special kinship. Though they often have to deal with challenges not faced by chain restaurants and retailers, they appreciate their independence and celebrate their success – not only theirs but their fellow entrepreneurs’. And because they recognize the […]
JCCI releases annual Quality of Life Progress Report
More than half of 31 indicators improved or remained steady On behalf of JCCI’s president and CEO Ben Warner, who was unable to be present, the annual Quality of Life Report was launched by Dr. Laura Lane, Vice president and COO on Jan. 24 at JCCI’s new quarters on Festival Park Avenue. Lane noted that […]
Fresh Markets breaks ground
Officials from the City of Jacksonville, along with executives from Regency Centers, Fuqua Development and The Fresh Market, took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Shoppes on Riverside last month. The 49,870-square-foot shopping center development is poised for growth on the edge of Downtown. The center, which is a joint venture between locally based […]
