Donna Deegan elected next mayor of Jacksonville, announces transition team co-chairs
Democrat Donna Deegan has been elected the next mayor of Jacksonville and the first woman to hold the title in city history. Deegan emerged the victor in a runoff election against Republican Daniel Davis on May 16 with 52.08% of the 217,392 votes cast. Deegan took to Twitter the evening of the election to celebrate […]
San Marco stakeholders handed awards, praised for progress
It was an evening of camaraderie and congratulations as leaders of San Marco Preservation Society (SMPS) rolled out the annual meeting and beautification awards Tuesday, May 9 at Preservation Hall. Following a light wine and cheese social, Lauren Carlucci, outgoing SMPS president, kicked off the awards and talked through some of the changes and challenges […]
Loyal to Local: KraVegan
The Riverside Arts Market (RAM), now entering its 14th year, is a weekly makers and farmers market hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine. Each week more than 100 small business owners gather under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge to sell their products […]
New Light Signal Proposed at Riverside and Margaret
In February, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a public meeting to discuss its SR 211 (from San Juan Avenue to I-95) Resurfacing Project and collect community feedback on the proposed components of the project. As it stands currently, the project plans include milling and resurfacing of SR 211 (Riverside Avenue) as well as […]
How is Jacksonville Thriving?
Blue Zones Project Jacksonville releases data on well-being Blue Zones Project (BZP), a research initiative devoted to studying and improving well-being in cities across North America, has launched the Blue Zones Project Jacksonville and released Gallup data on how Jacksonville residents are thriving. This project, led by BZP in conjunction with a coalition of community […]
Spring has Sprung at Garden Club of Jacksonville
The Garden Club of Jacksonville, which has been in Jacksonville for nearly 100 years, had everything coming up roses…and irises, and lilies, and daisies…for flower lovers in Northeast Florida. Recently, the Garden Club hosted two large events at its Riverside Avenue location. In late March, the Late Bloomers Garden Club (LBGC) presented its Garden Club […]
In Memoriam: Joseph Price Perry Jr.
October 29, 1927 – April 17, 2023 JP Perry Jr. passed away April 17th, 2023 in the care of Community Hospice at Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville Florida. He was 95 years old and lived in a period that saw a transformation in almost every facet of life. He was a member of what has […]
Sponsors, Friends and Golf Enthusiasts Gather in Ponte Vedra Beach
Star power raised funds for charity It was a night to celebrate celebrities of the golf world as 17-time PGA TOUR winner Jim Furyk and 7-time LPGA Tour winner Michelle McGann took on 2014 FedEx Cup Champion Billy Horschel and 2-time Korn Ferry Tour winner Luke Guthrie for some friendly competition at The Yards in […]
The Return of San Marco Beer Fest
The San Marco Beer Fest returned for the second installment of the now-annual event. The 2nd Annual San Marco Beer Fest was held Saturday, April 1, from 1-5 p.m. at Balis Park. The event, hosted by the San Marco Merchants Association and Aardwolf Brewing Co., featured craft beer from more than 25 local breweries and […]
