A match made in media heaven
Ilyssa Trussel and Joe Drumm covered a lot of stories together but their favorite is the one that didn’t make the evening news – their personal love story. Trussel came to Jacksonville in 2007 as a reporter for Action News where Drumm was working as a videographer. Drumm says he had his eye on the […]
Balanky turns helm over to Brew at annual Change of Command
The traditional roasting of the Commodore was just one of the many fun events at the April 19 “Change of Command” at Epping Forest Yacht Club. Immediate Past Commodore Michael Balanky also presented the Fitness Program Award to Dr. Eduardo and Isaida Sanchez for their support of one of the club’s departments. The ceremony, held […]
Hen owners crowing over draft legislation
Four hens per acre better than one for the pot The town once called Cowford is one step closer to sharing a new commonality with the progressive metropolises of Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, but not with an urban amenity – instead by reconnecting with its rural roots and the chickens that historically […]
The Handy San Marco Roundabout Quiz
Now that it’s finally open, San Marco Boulevard is one of the few roundabout regulated streets in Duval County. Do you know what to do in a roundabout? Whether you’re an expert from your European travels, or a relative newbie, you can test your knowledge of roundabout laws below. Ready? Let’s go! 1. Traffic in […]
Bostwick Building: Bringing Back a Sense of Place
Jacksonville executive and business partners plan to purchase and renovate Downtown building Cats have nine lives, or so the adage says. If true, the Jaguar painted on the river side of the Bostwick Building at 101 East Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville may lend new life to a group of investors planning to purchase the […]
Leadership Jacksonville taps new leaders for yearly program
Leadership Jacksonville, an organization that develops youth and adult leaders in Northeast Florida, recently celebrated the graduation of its 2013 class, pictured, including area residents Jonathan Cantor, Angela Gieras, Michael Miller, Jamie Shelton, Nicole Thomas and Rollin Isbell. The year-long program brings together approximately 50 leaders from throughout the community to learn about the First […]
Advocates ‘blown away’ by attorney’s suggestion of giving trees, rivers legal rights
Avondale resident Jennifer Virzera expected to hear the latest information about the future of Silver Springs when she attended a recent public forum at the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Jacksonville. What she came away with is a notion that is almost too good for many environmentalists to believe could ever become reality. Virzera and many […]
What’s to like about Jacksonville?
New website aimed at residents to spread the good word One of the city’s most enthusiastic newcomers is eager to share his excitement about Jacksonville with everyone. So Paul Astleford, the new president and CEO of Visit Jacksonville, along with Patty Jimenez, Communications Manager, recently rolled out a new campaign that introduces Jacksonville to its […]
Funds appropriated for Northbank Riverwalk Extension
Much needed cosmetic, structural improvements to be made Riverside and 5 Points residents may soon see an urban park in the area. At the request of the Office of the Mayor, City Council voted, although not unanimously, to appropriate $2 million in Florida Department of Transportation funding and to re-appropriate over $3 million from the […]
