A night to remember, a Night Under the Stars
It was a special evening that brought philanthropic-minded corporate and prominent patrons together for an evening of impact and fun that included cocktails, dinner, a competitive live and silent auction; not to mention — a special mission segment called Fund A Cure — followed by dancing and time with friends, old and new. “A Night […]
Bolles Brings It Home-coming!
The Bolles School brought home a win for their Homecoming Week, defeating TRU Prep Academy 42-12 on Oct. 7. Homecoming Week festivities ran Oct. 3-7, which included a family tailgate, pep rally and a parade prior to the big game.
Great Cities Symposium
It was a big night for host, Scenic Jacksonville, as the nonprofit welcomed the Bob Buckhorn to speak at the 2022 Great Cities Symposium on Oct. 12. The Garden Club of Jacksonville played host to a stout crowd that gathered to gain insight from Buckhorn, the former Mayor of Tampa, as they have in the […]
Need to know: Election Day 2022
Voters in Duval County have already begun visiting early voting sites throughout the county to cast their ballots for the 2022 General Election, which will take place on Nov. 8. Early voting will continue until Nov. 6 at the 20 early voting locations across Duval County; the Duval County Supervisor of Elections website notes, “Anyone […]
Artificial reefs making way to local coastlines
More artificial reefs are coming to the coast of Jacksonville as the underwater attractions for fish, coral and other sea life have the potential to feed seafood lovers and the local economy alike. Erin Johnson of the North Florida Marine Association said the organization donated some $2,500 last August to create an artificial reef in […]
Loyal to Local: Simply Scented Candles
The Riverside Arts Market (RAM), now in its 13th 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 […]
20 Years Celebrated at Delicious Destinations
After a two-year hiatus, Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation once again hosted Delicious Destinations in-person – just in time for the event’s 20th anniversary. This year’s premier food and wine event, presented by Miller Electric, raised $298,000 in critical funds for the organization’s community outreach programs, which connect those in need with quality, compassionate healthcare. The […]
The latest sports craze has a name just as crazy
What do Bill Gates, a seventh grader from Murray Hill, the Kardashians and a San Marco business owner with bad knees have in common? Pickleball. At this point you’re probably thinking one of two things: Who cares about the Kardashians or what in the heck is pickleball? Assuming the first question is rhetorical, the answer […]
Cowford Ball a smash, tickets sold out
This year’s Cowford Ball was special, it was sold out early and the crowd was enthused to grow the notoriety amongst a new, energized group of volunteers. The event committee was largely made up of folks that had never attended a Cowford Ball in the past. The show of support from both businesses, volunteers […]
