Overland Bridge work kicking into gear
The state Department of Transportation held its second major public hearing meeting late last month about the upcoming Overland Bridge project — one of the largest state roadway renovations to affect the San Marco area in recent history. The project, which has a contract amount of $157.8 million, begins 2,300 feet south of San Diego […]
Riverside Dog Park gets city nod
But funding dollars needed before maintenance agreement will be signed – Riverside Avondale Preservation Executive Director Carmen Godwin said she spent an entire day last month at City Hall advocating for the neighborhood’s four-legged residents. The group’s efforts were successful – both the city finance and recreation committees unanimously passed a bill (2012-461) calling for […]
YMCA announces plans for $21 million facility
Project one of several simmering in Brooklyn area – Exercising on the Northbank Riverwalk took on new meaning last month. Officials with YMCA of Florida’s First Coast announced plans for a new glass-fronted, 80,000-square-foot Yates Family YMCA building on the St. Johns riverfront during a private mid-October luncheon. The building, expected to cost nearly $21 […]
John “Jack” Kopp
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News Not many 90-year-olds are able to celebrate that milestone birthday with co-workers on the job, but St. Vincent’s volunteer John “Jack” Kopp recently did just that. Kopp first retired to Sarasota in 1980 after working in the family manufacturing business, Kopp Clay Company in Ohio. The company was […]
Revelers celebrate Clean Water Act’s 40th
St. Johns River supporters gathered at Sadler Point Marina last month for a fete honoring the 40th birthday of the Clean Water Act. The event, which attracted guests of all ages, included trivia, kids’ activities, music and local brew from SweetWater Brewing and food from Super Food Truck. The St. Johns Riverkeeper played host for […]
Mobility Plan fee moratorium ended Oct. 19
The sun officially set on the 2030 Mobility Plan fee moratorium Oct. 19, but developer Toney Sleiman continues to advocate for a new moratorium bill, leaving the plan’s proponents on guard. The one-year moratorium was adopted to stimulate growth by lifting impact fees on new development. But not everyone thinks it has been effective enough […]
Jump right in!
Once slated for closure, historic Good Shepherd pool now making waves – Several years ago, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd pool was nearly drained. But a push for new membership and other key changes to pool management have helped the 90-year-old neighborhood amenity stay afloat. “A few years back the Good Shepherd Pool […]
Residents, RAP appeal restaurant plan approvals
Two local groups have appealed the city planning commission’s Sep. 27 approval of Mellow Mushroom’s exception application. Those groups include We Love Avondale LLC — known as “the opposition” to Mellow Mushroom’s Avondale restaurant plans — as well as Riverside Avondale Preservation, according to WLA organizer and Avondale attorney, Thomas M. Donahoo, Jr. RAP Executive […]
5 Points Village rezoning application draws ire
Developer’s opponents seek community support for Nov. meetings – A bid to rezone the 5 Points Village shopping center in Riverside has gotten intense push back from local residents and neighborhood enthusiasts who want to see the building’s developer be a better neighbor. November will be a pivotal month for the rezoning debate, as […]
