Salty Fig’s parking lot river-friendly
By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News When The Salty Fig opens in December, it promises not only “great food and a big city bar promoting the best local ingredients,” but may also serve up a lesson in how businesses can cheaply incorporate green design practices. Owner Mark Rubin has invested two years and $100,000 converting […]
Point/Counterpoint Continue mobility fee moratorium or not?
There is an important citywide debate currently taking place regarding the 2030 Mobility Plan, or, more accurately, the mobility fees associated with it. The plan reduces vehicle miles traveled and encourages alternate modes of transportation by “incentivizing” development in the urban core where infrastructure already exists to support growth. It integrates land development with transportation […]
Mellow Mushroom owners to tear down gas station
Appeals to restaurant’s plans to be heard in January By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News Mellow Mushroom of Avondale owner John Valentino said he plans to raze the gas station property he owns on St. Johns Avenue in time for the December holidays. The news coincides with announcement of an upcoming Land Use and […]
Public works fixes Avondale drainage trouble spot
Drainage at the intersection of Edgewood Avenue South and Park Street has been problematic during the recent deluge of rain. But the city’s public works department corrected the issue last month. According to a late November email from the city Engineering and Construction Management Chief William Joyce to District 14 City Councilman Jim Love, crews […]
Pedestrian crossing signs help keep Shoppes safer for shoppers
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News The holidays are fast approaching — but the new pedestrian crossing signs in the Shoppes of Avondale caution “not so fast.” Concerned by an increasing trend of drivers speeding through the neighborhood shopping area, representatives from the Avondale Merchants Association brought the situation to the attention of District […]
Sidewalk upgrades coming to 5 Points
By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News The 5 Points Merchants Association wants to ensure the intersection of Park and Margaret streets are not where the sidewalk ends in the historic district. The association plans to upgrade sidewalks along two streets in 5 Points’ commercial sector: Lomax between Oak and the roundabout, and Margaret between the […]
Bishop Snyder girls sign with colleges
Several members of the Bishop John J. Snyder Cardinals Softball Team signed on to play softball for college during a ceremony at the school last month. Christine Hume will go to Rhodes College, Andrea Neswiacheny will attend the University of Central Florida, Shelby Wood will play for Palm Beach Atlantic University and Sydney Wright will […]
Area children, students take mark at McKenzie’s Run
The Third Annual McKenzie’s Run was a highlight of November, bringing scores of runners and students to EverBank field for a fun morning of health and exercise. This year’s race captain was Jaguars Quarterback Blaine Gabbert. The run honors Bolles student McKenzie Noelle Wilson, who passed away in 2010, and raised funds for The McKenzie […]
Literary lions on the prowl for ECS
The animals at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens received a dose of culture along with their daily feeding on Nov. 3 during the Wild Reading Safari. The benefit for Episcopal Children’s Services included a pride of Jacksonville celebrities who volunteered to read a variety of classic children’s stories. Philanthropist and Ortega resident Betsy Lovett dressed […]
