In Memoriam: Joyce Hazouri
June 12, 1943 – November 9, 2022 On November 9, 2022-Heaven gained an angel and the matriarch to four generations of a loving family. Joyce “Jo” Hazouri born in Brunswick, Georgia on June 12, 1943. Survived by her dedicated husband (Richard) of nearly 60 years, her two children: Dana (Steve) Edmonds and Rick (Tamara) Hazouri, […]
Local Folks: Loree Gurr
By day, Loree Gurr is an insurance professional at Cam Anderson State Farm; she has been there for the past 18 years. By night, some might be surprised to know, she’s a KJ/DJ. Gurr began in 2009 as a KJ — karaoke jockey — working mainly at Rascal’s on Confederate Point Road or other similar […]
Public dollars for nonprofits scrutinized, funding announced
Increased scrutiny and accountability have forced the hand of the Jacksonville City Council to change the way in which it funds local nonprofits. In the process of implementing change, however, the Public Service Grants (PSG) process that provides funds to help Jacksonville’s most vulnerable adults and families has been upended. On Sept. 28, 2021, when […]
A perfect season: Landon Lions girls volleyball cap off perfect season with city championship victory
Perfection may be difficult to obtain, but the Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School girls volleyball team has done just that with a perfect season, clinched with its recent victory at the Duval County Middle School Volleyball Championship on Nov. 14. This was the third consecutive year the Landon Lions made the City […]
Construction, road closures at an end for Herschel Street roundabouts
The detour signs have been removed and the traffic is once again running smoothly at the Herschel Street roundabouts, following road closures and detours for roadwork last month. The beginning of November had motorists taking the scenic route because of a detour rerouting traffic from State Road 211 (St. Johns Avenue) up Edgewood Avenue South […]
Pine Castle celebrates 70 years — and capital campaign milestone
Pine Castle had more than one reason to celebrate at its 70th Anniversary Celebration BBQ on Saturday, Nov. 5. Held at its campus on Spring Park Road, the BBQ was attended by more than 750 guests. During the festivities, Pine Castle announced it had not only met but exceeded its $2.25 million capital campaign, Pathway […]
Sip & Shop Raises Key Funds for DLC ‘Passport’
San Marco neighbors and local businesses partnered for a successful pre-holiday fundraiser benefitting Riverside- and Ortega-based nonprofit Developmental Learning Center. The Sip & Shop with Leila’s Boutique helped raise more than $2,000 for DLC, which provides education and on-site therapy services for children with special needs and severe medical complexities. Held November 15 at Joe […]
Underwood’s Jewelers raises funds for Pink Ribbon Jax
Underwood’s Jewelers presented Pink Ribbon Jax (PRJ) with a check at a trunk show on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at its San Marco location, to support the non-profit organization’s mission to “raise funds for local breast cancer research, mammography and patient services.” This is the second year the San Marco location has participated in these fundraising […]
In Memoriam: Mary Virginia Terry
Passed peacefully on October 29, 2022 Mary Virginia Terry died peacefully in her Ortega home on October 29. Her surviving family includes two sisters-in-law as well as several nephews and nieces, one of whom is Jacksonville resident Betsy Cox. Mary Virginia was born to the Williams family in Quitman, a small city in South Georgia. […]
