New life breathed into landmark tower
Adaptive reuse ahead for downtown’s historic Independent Life Building After years of standing abandoned, the historic Independent Life Building in downtown Jacksonville can expect a transformation into a 21st-century mixed-use development. Last month, a permit was filed with the city for the adaptive reuse of the 19-story building at 233 West Duval Street, converting it […]
YMCA gathers leaders, patrons and honors difference-makers
The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast welcomed guests to the ‘The Jessie’ downtown, to rally around civic leaders at its annual Giving Tree Gala. The nonprofit, with more than 14 branch locations in North Florida, counts on its board, staff and invested partners to bring value and quality of life services for youth, families and […]
Hunting Club gathers for low-country boil, camaraderie
Since 1955, a group of gentlemen have been walking the woods, stalking and flushing their favorite birds in search of enjoyment in the great outdoors. Many founding members have passed, but the legacy lives on with each generation sharing in the traditions of hunting with their next of kin and lifelong friends. Whether it’s the […]
Bolles Students “Break a Leg”
Upon well-wishes of “break a leg,” Bolles middle school students enchanted audiences with their production of “Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition,” an adaptation of the beloved musical famously anchored by actress Carol Burnett. The musical, a spin on the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea,” was filled with raucous comedy, melodic songs […]
Samir Boulos Salem
February 7, 1951 – March 9, 2023 COMMUNITY! The dictionary has a lengthy definition of community which includes fellowship and commonality, but the best definition is summed up as: SAM SALEM and WHITEWAY DELI. Since 1975 after taking over his dad’s business in Riverside, Sam and Hanan Salem with his sister Anne and his mother, […]
Roadwork underway for Beach Boulevard
Motorists traveling down Beach Boulevard (State Road 212) in the St. Nicholas area will continue to see construction between Schumacher and San Mateo avenues. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) website, construction began in this past October. The website outlines several proposed improvements for this project including the “installation of a mid-block pedestrian […]
That’s How the Cookie Crumbls
Crumbl Cookies marked the opening of a new location at 2039 Hendricks Avenue, Suite 214, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday, March 16. The location officially opened to the public March 17. Locally-owned and -operated by Steve Seegmiller, Chase Zollinger and Branson Hadfield, the store will provide more than 50 career opportunities to Jacksonville locals. […]
RAP Home Tour continues comeback, approaches 50 years
Tour includes a retail shop, churches and unique homes The 49th Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) Home Tour, held this year on April 15 and 16, promises to once again showcase the creativity and reverence for history that reflects the character of the Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods. This year, the usual lineup of private homes is […]
Local Folks: Linzee Ott
Community Engagement Coordinator at Office of the State Attorney, 4th Judicial Circuit. That’s the somewhat mysterious title held by San Marco’s very own Linzee Ott. She is often asked, “What the heck does that mean?” It’s a position that was custom made for her. She calls it “a God thing” the way the story unfolded. […]
