New face for a familiar old place
Plaza renovations underway along Hendricks Avenue Facade renovations are underway for Miramar Plaza on Hendricks Avenue in San Jose. Longtime residents might recognize it as the once-home of Piner’s Lock and Safe, the former anchor store of the shopping center. Lead architect on the project, Thomas Duke of Thomas Duke Architect, said he recalls shopping […]
Florida heat didn’t stop Santa
Not even the Florida heat could stop Santa Claus from making a stop at Wolfson Children’s Hospital of Jacksonville to distribute toys donated by generous community members for Christmas in July. The 11th annual toy and donation drive, presented by Subaru of Jacksonville, lasted the entire month of July with Santa making his special visit […]
Loyal to Local: Little Black Box Baked Goods
The Riverside Arts Market (RAM), now in its 13th year, is a weekly makers and farmers market hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation 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 to […]
In Memoriam: Marcelle Lewis Gile
DECEMBER 24, 1924 – JULY 9, 2022 Marcelle Lewis Gile, “Marcey” died peacefully at the Alice and O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center on July 9th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 97. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Hamilton Plath (Matt), her grandchildren; Joshua Stearns Elizabeth), Beth Ann […]
Jacksonville native launches Tennessee refugee resettlement organization
For Katie Finn, Jacksonville is home. She grew up on the Westside, hung out at Ortega’s Stockton Park with her friends and at met people “from all walks of life” at the Florida Yacht Club. Her father, Mike Finn, has owned his own business — Finn’s Brass and Silver — in Lakeshore for more than […]
San Marco Square facade gets a facelift
Removal of overhang, fresh paint and trim applied Barricades and fences of high-bright orange will soon be removed, as construction on a hot corner of San Marco Square wraps up. TSG Realty, which owns the building under the entity San Marco Square Jax LLC, is working on renovations to the historic 1950 San Marco Boulevard […]
In Memoriam: Michele Marie Agee
Michele Marie Agee died at age 64 on 20 July 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida after a 17-year battle with cancer. Michele’s death comes as a shock because to the last she was beautiful, fit, and active doing what she loved – traveling to be with her family and friends, exercising on […]
River City Brewing Company demolished for planned apartments, restaurant
Demolition of the shuttered River City Brewing Company began on July 5 in anticipation of an incoming apartment complex and restaurant. The River City Brewing Company was a Jacksonville landmark known for its waterfront dining and views of the downtown skyline. It closed its doors in July 2021 after nearly 30 years at 835 Museum […]
Every Summer Has a Story
Trips and vacations are so much more. These experiences show you what’s possible and challenge you to examine the paths you’ll take in the future. Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.
