Anonymous street artist risks legal action to promote creative spirit
A well-known local artist has been gaining infamy recently by using public property, mostly traffic signal boxes and JEA transformers, as his canvases. “Keith Haring’s Ghost,” as he refers to himself, says he wants to remain anonymous since the art isn’t about him. He chose the moniker (aka KHG) to pay homage to the late […]
Epicenter for nonprofit community underway
Jessie Ball duPont Fund fuels growth – The light was shining bright on downtown as a major announcement was made for the future of the city’s nonprofit sector and progress that will help to energize revitalization. The former Haydon Burns Library, an iconic building designed by famed local architect Taylor Hardwick will act as a […]
Grassroots group delivers final petition to Supervisor of Elections
Straw ballot next step towards referendum – Volunteers and board members of Save Our Public Libraries Inc. and the Public Library Foundation delivered the final petition to the Supervisor of Elections on Jan. 21, in the first step toward a historical undertaking. The validation of these petitions will lead to the first straw ballot in […]
Landon students believe, dream, inspire
Believe, Dream, Inspire was the 2013-14 National PTA Reflections program theme of America’s oldest and largest arts education program of its kind. Developed in 1969 to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves, the Reflections program has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork. Eighteen students […]
LUZ approves Commander/St. Johns Village application
The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) Committee approved the application 7-0 for the Commander/St. Johns Village proposal at a special hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9. The last of three public hearings for PUD 2013-0342 is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14, before City Council. For information, visit the website at http://commander-rezoning.com/important-dates/
Martha King
By Victoria Register Freeman Resident Community News Martha King’s life is a rich mixture of convention and contrast. Decades before married woman kept their maiden names, Martha kept hers. Of course, John Wesley King Sr., her husband, just happened to be named King also. No monogram changes were necessary. Martha’s parents, Frank and Jessie King, […]
Getting to know the Borowy family
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News Q. When Jon May, Pine Castle Executive Director speaks of the Borowys (Thom, Pat, son Hayden, 14, daughter Megan and her husband Mark Walker) he says you are a family of volunteers. Can you elaborate on that? A. Thom began volunteering for Pine Castle about 25 years ago, […]
Poll shows strong community support for education improvement efforts
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News A new poll released last month by the independent nonprofit Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) indicates that citizens in Duval County are broadly supportive of current and potential efforts to improve public education. “Perception matters in public education,” said Trey Csar, president of JPEF at the press conference […]
Luxury waterfront condominiums ready for March move-ins
Sales center open at The Palazzo on St. Johns Construction began in November to transform The Cove, located at the intersection of Baymeadows Road and San Jose Boulevard, into an upscale waterfront condominium community with a new name, The Palazzo on St. Johns. The luxury condominiums will feature architectural design and detail reflecting a classic […]
