St. Paul’s Catholic School – Riverside and Ascension St. Vincent’s launch Operation H.E.R.O.
St. Paul’s Catholic School – Riverside has joined forces with Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital to conduct Operation H.E.R.O.: Health, Education, Resources and Opportunities in a “community partnership that brings high-quality academics, healthcare and mentoring to middle school students…” “Doctors will share their backgrounds, real-world knowledge and experience with students through demonstrations, lectures, labs and field […]
Riverside author brings Jacksonville communities to life in short story collection
Riverside resident and author Sohrab Homi Fracis draws inspiration from many things, including the Jacksonville neighborhood where he lives and its surrounding communities. In “True Fiction,” his second short story collection, Fracis brings to life the Riverside and Five Points neighborhoods, which serve as the settings for several of the stories in the collection. Readers […]
“Lead To Win” Author Carla Harris Helps Raise Nearly $1 Million For Scholarships
Carla Harris, celebrated author, Wall Street executive, and Obama-appointed chair of the National Women’s Business Council, was the keynote speaker at the Nov. 8 “Lead to Win” event held at the Florida Blue Convention Center. Attended by more than 600 people, including state and city officials and community leaders, the event raised nearly $1 million […]
A legacy in stone, on paper: Historian Wayne Wood releases new book celebrating Jacksonville’s architectural history
Jacksonville historian Dr. Wayne Wood has written a new book about the city’s historical architecture and notable landmarks. Titled “Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage: Landmarks for the Future,” the book will be released in early December and pays homage to the iconic buildings and landmarks that have helped define Jacksonville’s landscape and architectural identity. If the title […]
Animal House: New Nonprofits Work to Rescue, Educate & Advocate for Domestic Rabbits
Jacksonville has much to celebrate this 2022 Christmas season, with the unexpected gift of two new pet rabbit rescues, each dedicated to helping pet rabbits and those who love them. The young women founders are animal welfare leaders committed to community education about domestic rabbit issues. They work to prevent the accidental breeding of unwanted […]
The Way We Were: Marlene Goodwin
Marlene Goodwin is a Jacksonville native, as were her father and his parents. She entered the world in 1936 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was the youngest of seven children and had a sister 18 years her senior who served as a second mom. Growing up on Colonial Avenue in Lakeshore, Marlene enjoyed playing hopscotch […]
A great weekend for great futures
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida raise more than $400,000 in Great Futures Weekend The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida raised more than $400,000 during its Great Futures Weekend on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course on TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. On Friday, more […]
Local Folks: Audrey and Sean Mangum
Meet the Mangums! Newly wed. And new to San Marco. Audrey and Sean both grew up in Jacksonville, but in different parts—Audrey in Ponte Vedra and Sean in Mandarin. They met in middle school at Providence, a Christian college prep school. According to Sean, they saw each other five times before they liked each other. […]
San Marco Art Festival returns to Balis Park
Artists and art lovers filled San Marco’s Balis Park the weekend following Thanksgiving — Nov. 26 and 27 — for the 24th annual San Marco Art Festival. The art featured at this free festival covered a variety of mediums, from paint and printmaking to fused glass and metal sculptures. More than 20 artists participated. Artist […]
