Simple sound of a chime is a sign of hope
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Community is an integral part of the healing process at the Florida Proton Therapy Institute and that was never more apparent than the day Aud’s Chime was rung for the first time. In 2011, 5-year-old Audrey Anderson of Melbourne, Australia, was diagnosed with a rare and inoperable brain […]
Nominations being accepted for annual Keep Jacksonville Beautiful awards
If you or someone you know has made an outstanding and ongoing effort in beautification, litter prevention or litter cleanup in Duval County, you have until Mar. 29 to submit an application for the 6th Annual Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Awards. Last year’s award winners included husband and wife team Sarah Nan and Duncann Pullen, who […]
March is St. Johns River Month!
The St. Johns Riverkeeper has quite a few exciting events planned for the month of March. Here’s a sneak preview to save the dates on your calendar: Mar. 2 – Rain Barrel Pick Up at The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mar. 2 – Family Day Boat Trip: Learn […]
St. Johns Riverkeeper offers new rain barrel program
St. Johns Riverkeeper, a nonprofit advocacy organization for the St. Johns River, is offering the public the opportunity to purchase high-quality rain barrels at a discounted price for a limited period of time. The Rain Barrel Program has been initiated to encourage residents to conserve precious water resources as well as to protect water quality. […]
New legislation from context sensitive street committee authorizes angled parking
Other legislation clarifies landowners’ responsibility for sidewalks By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News The City Council’s Special Committee on Context Sensitive Streets, chaired by District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer, has produced two pieces of legislation geared to improve parking and more accurately codify responsibilities for property owners with respect to the construction and maintenance of […]
East San Marco showing signs of life
Developers once again optimistic that project will move forward By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News After six years of dormancy, the East San Marco development project at the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard is once again showing signs of life. While key players emphasized that details still have a very long way to […]
Balis Park fundraising efforts continue with bricks, bike racks and sponsorships
By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News Imagine a time in the not too distant future when you ride your bike to San Marco Square’s Balis Park, lock it up to your own personalized work of art masquerading as a bike rack and then stroll along a brick walkway that is etched with your name. You […]
Laura Crum McLaughlin
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News When a friend invited her to an Uptown Civitan Club meeting, Laura McLaughlin, an energetic, engaging 60-something years young, had long been involved with community service organizations. A realtor with Norville Realty and 20-year Avondale resident, McLaughlin is also a longtime community volunteer with a belief in service […]
JAX2025 says 67% are “satisfied” with the city
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News The beach, the weather and the rivers as “things we like” dominated the word cloud presented to a cross-section of city residents at the first JAX2025 “visioneering” event last month at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. And, residents from Ortega/Murray Hill/ Riverside/Avondale and San Marco/San Jose/St. Nicholas dominated […]
