Clean bill of health within reach for St. Johns River
I am asked frequently, “What is the current health status of the St. Johns River?” Unfortunately, this is never an easy question to answer. Overall, our river is sick, but that certainly doesn’t explain the complexity of the problem or the myriad and severity of the ailments from which it suffers. Just like our bodies, […]
YMCA Riverside breaks ground for new facility
Nearly all funds have been raised All but $2 million of an estimated $21 million project has been raised after months of fundraising, leading to the groundbreaking of the new YMCA on the riverfront lawn of the current facility at 221 Riverside Avenue. It is expected to open in 12 to 16 months. According to […]
Jacksonville Landing heading for a makeover
Community provides input for a world-class waterfront Members of the Jacksonville community participated in a planning workshop last month with the goal of identifying improvements that would enhance The Jacksonville Landing to make it the centerpiece of the city’s waterfront experience. The workshop, “Making waves: realizing a world-class waterfront,” was held Dec. 9, at the […]
Benefit concert for traffic accident survivor
Ari Howard, a freshman at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, is organizing a Super Benefit Concert on behalf of neighbor Orly Ohayon who, along with her mother Esther, was struck by a car on San Jose Boulevard on their way to Yom Kippur worship on Sept. 13, 2013. While Orly, 17, mourns the loss of her mother, she requires […]
LUZ Hearing for St. John’s Village Rescheduled
District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer, chair of the Land Use and Zoning Committee (LUZ), has set the agenda for the public hearing for the proposed St. John’s Village/Commander Apartments redevelopment project [PUDs 2013-341 and 2013-342]. Due to a lengthy agenda for the regular Tuesday meeting on Jan. 7, the issue will be heard Thursday, Jan. […]
Offering service, leadership when it’s most needed
The following is a reprint from Modern Healthcare, November 16, 2013; written by Rachel Landen. Selfless. Passionate. Insightful. Humble. Thought leader. Statesman. These are just some of the words used to describe Hugh Greene, president and CEO of Baptist Health based in Jacksonville, Fla., and the winner of Modern Healthcare’s 2013 Community Leadership Award. Greene, […]
Florida Yacht Club hosts traditional ball The holiday presentation of the 137th Annual Debutante Coterie took place at the Florida Yacht Club on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 21. The Christmas Ball, traditionally referred to as the Commodore’s Ball, marks the formal bow for the debutantes as they join a long line of Jacksonville’s finest […]
Let It Snow
Since I’ve lived in Jacksonville for only 19 years, I am too “young” a resident to have seen one of this area’s rare snowfalls. Apparently, there were a couple of light snowfalls reported in 2010, one in January and one in December. They must not have been very memorable because I don’t remember them. And […]
Resolve to spend (more) time with kids outdoors
As 2013 comes to an end, now is the time that many look back and reflect on what a great year it has been. It is also a time when many make renewed commitments for the upcoming 2014 year. For some, personal fitness may be an area that needs to be focused on. For others, […]
