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Baptist Health VP/CISO featured in annual list of cybersecurity leaders

“Becker’s Hospital Review” has included James Case, vice president and chief information security officer (CISO) at Baptist Health, in its 60-strong list of “Hospital and health system CISOs and CPOs to know” for 2023. The list is comprised of individuals who have leveraged years of experience in IT cybersecurity to safeguard information, launch new initiatives, establish […]

Bolles Summer Cheer Program Anything But Routine

Bolles Summer Cheer Program Anything But Routine

The Bolles varsity cheerleading team launched a new summer program for lower school students called Cheerleader for a Day. This week-long camp, held Aug. 7-11, invited students from both Bolles and the outside community to work with the upper school cheerleaders. Captains Eva Lantzy and Emily Suvoski led the charge in conceptualizing the program and […]

What’s Up at Lasalle?

What’s Up at Lasalle?

Progress can be seen at the Lasalle Street pump station and outfall pipe as construction of Phase 1 continues. According to the City of Jacksonville Public Affairs Office, the anticipated end date for this first phase is the end of 2024. City officials, Haskell and A&E Engineering held a groundbreaking ceremony for the pump station […]

5 Points Merchants: Step Up, Step In

5 Points Merchants: Step Up, Step In

Area leaders help formulate ideas for cohesion, strength and beautification Jacksonville’s 5 Points District is known for its close-knit community of shopkeepers and its eclectic, bohemian collection of restaurants, bars, boutiques and other businesses. In recent months, however, it has also garnered a reputation as the go-to spot for late-night partiers leaving trash and other […]

Jolly Good Fellows

Jolly Good Fellows

United Way of Northeast Florida, celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, recently announced its Stein Fellowship Class of 2024. Founded by philanthropists David and Linda Stein, the Stein Fellowship is a unique yearlong immersive leadership and mentorship experience for young professionals ages 21 to 40. Recipients were selected based on demonstrated commitment to philanthropy, love […]

New Tenants for San Marco Theatre

New Tenants for San Marco Theatre

The show will go on at the San Marco Theatre, albeit in spirit only, as the interior will soon transform into a restaurant and home décor store. In August, a pair of new tenants announced their plans to move into the old San Marco Theatre. Restauranteur Al Mansur, known for several restaurant concepts including Al’s […]

’68 Celebrates 55: Robert E. Lee Class of 1968 at their 55th Reunion

’68 Celebrates 55: Robert E. Lee Class of 1968 at their 55th Reunion

More than 100 graduates of the Robert E. Lee Class of 1968 rocked out at the Ortega River Club to celebrate their 55th high school reunion. Amusing conversations included thoughts on how “55 years ago” now feels like just “last week” or “a few days ago.” Alumni traveled from near and far. Ron Baker traveled […]

McGinnis, Clements Achieve Director-Emeritus

McGinnis, Clements Achieve Director-Emeritus

Two of the longest-serving board members of Junior Achievement of North Florida (JA), Fred McGinnis and Mike Clements, are the first board members to achieve the designation of director-emeritus. McGinnis was appointed to the board in 1977 and served 46 years. Clements joined in 1991 and has spent 32 years on the board. “The dedication […]

YMCA Launches Discounts for Foster Families

YMCA Launches Discounts for Foster Families

Family Support Services Duval and Nassau Counties (FSS) and the First Coast YMCA have partnered to offer new support for foster families across the First Coast. In the first-of-its-kind program, First Coast YMCA will be providing foster families with discounted memberships. FSS will be sending Foster Parent Partnership e-cards to more than 600 foster families […]