A reunion for the ages
Towers family a pillar of community By Victoria Register Freeman Resident Community News “Babies to Eighties” was the theme of the Towers’ family reunion on Independence Day. The patriarch, 89-year-old Charlie Towers, lawyer and well-known civic leader, was surrounded by 81 members of his clan, many of whom reside in or near Jacksonville. The event […]
Blue Jeans ‘n Bar-B-Q Shabbat
Congregation Ahavath Chesed, The Temple, celebrated Shabbat and the opening of school with a Blue Jeans ‘n Bar-B-Q Shabbat on Aug. 16. The Friday Night Live Band, a group of 16 Temple members who are musicians and vocalists, provided the music for the worship service and had everyone clapping and tapping their toes. Cara Jackson […]
Residents support cause for affordable housing
San Marco residents gathered to support the Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) fundraiser on Aug. 14. Firehouse Subs on the Square donated 20 percent of proceeds to the worthy cause. “We are thrilled that Firehouse Subs chose to partner with us,” said HabiJax president and CEO Mary Kay O’Rourke. “We are so grateful for […]
Toast to the Animals ‘Paw’-sitively Fun
The 5th annual Toast to the Animals was the perfect soiree for soft-hearted lovers of dogs and cats. Donors, volunteers and friends of the furry were on hand Aug. 16 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront to raise a glass of wine or beer for the purr-fect cause and beg for treats from Sweet Pete’s, […]
Women’s Center celebrates women, suffrage
It was an evening dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, a major victory for women’s rights. The 18th Annual Celebration of Women held a fitting tribute, as The Women’s Center of Jacksonville recognized those who continue to improve the lives of women through advocacy, support and […]
Local couple provides lifelines for families
Crisis intervention a tense topic for many By Peggy Harrell Jennings Resident Community News When frustrated, lonely people call the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline desperate for a glimmer of hope and help for themselves or for loved ones who are ill, the gracious Southern voice of Norma Basford is the voice of […]
Biker/pedestrian fatalities help City keep unwanted rating
Overpass near recent fatal accident not ADA-compliant Coming in third place isn’t so bad, unless it is the ranking of third most dangerous in the country for bikers and pedestrians. Tragically, the ranking was highlighted last month in St. Nicholas when a man was killed crossing the street, underscoring the need to make strides in […]
Doll House demolished due to divine intervention…or eminent domain
Whether it is a result of divine intervention or the Florida Department of Transportation, the Doll House, a strip club long embroiled in controversy over its proximity to a St. Nicholas church and its neighboring schools, has finally been demolished. Last month, the Doll House was stripped off the property at 2220 Atlantic Boulevard by […]
New Historic markers installed in San Marco
Gives residents a sense of community Thanks to the efforts of Jennifer Newman, there are four new historic markers in San Marco. The markers are located at the San Marco Preservation Society building on Hendricks, Oriental Gardens Road at San Jose Boulevard, Davin Park on River Road and the newly renovated Balis Park on the […]
