A magical castle full of books
San Marco has a new library. It’s at the corner of River Oaks and Fieldston in front of the home of Justin and Alisan Weakland, who moved to the neighborhood two years ago. The Weaklands moved from the Northside and had gotten acquainted with San Marco when they came to run or visit San Marco […]
Big night for Borowy Family, children’s health in the region
Baptist Health, Wolfson Children’s Hospital celebrate donors With its five floors of dedicated intensive care for the region’s children, the Borowy Family Children’s Critical Care Tower was officially opened, April 4. The following evening, the patrons opening welcomed guests from across the region, as the area’s top donors and their families were present to raise […]
Inheritance and legacy: The stewardship of the Jacksonville Historical Society
It is only fitting that the Jacksonville Historical Society (JHS) is headquartered in a historic building. The JHS offices are located at 314 North Palmetto Street in downtown Jacksonville, in what was originally St. Luke’s Hospital. Built in 1878, the building has since been added to the National Register of Historic Places and bears a […]
Butch Frazier retiring, closing Ortega jewelry store
Butch Frazier has announced that after 45 years in business, he will be retiring and closing his Ortega jewelry store at the end of this month. He is liquidating his entire selection. Butch Frazier is a local through and through. He was born at St. Vincent’s Hospital and grew up on San Juan Avenue before […]
Secret Jacksonville: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure
An interview with the author, Mr. Delaney Jacksonville’s urban revitalization is underway and gaining momentum. This is evident in the growing high rise apartment buildings in Brooklyn, Riverside, and Murray Hill; restoration of historic landmarks, such as Renaissance Revival landmark Cowford Chophouse building; and renewed interest in connecting communities by pedestrian and bike pathways, such […]
Trends point to market stabilization
Buying still remains highly competitive despite low inventory According to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, while sellers remained firmly in the driver’s seat by the end of the first quarter of 2022, several factors point toward a more moderate and stabilizing real estate market coming to Northeast Florida. NEFAR’s April report showed a combined […]
Thornton heads to Disney Tokyo
Annie Thornton fell in love with the art of dance at the age of three and has loved performing on stage since she was a child. Though it started with dance, she found a new love for theatre in high school, where she began dreaming of performing on Broadway. Annie’s dreams of performing on Broadway […]
San Jose Car & Truck Show benefits Bishop Snyder Center for seniors
This year marks the seventh year of the San Jose Car & Truck Show which benefits the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center at nearby San Jose Apartments for seniors. The event was held on April 2 at Dupont Station Shopping Center and presented by Key Buick GMC Hyundai Genesis and North Florida Lincoln. The […]
RAP Home Tour makes a comeback, Garden Tour on the horizon
The annual neighborhood Home Tour, brought to the neighborhoods by Riverside Avondale Preservation or RAP, was in full swing as it returned to action after a brief hiatus, to celebrate its 46th installment. Spring delivers beautiful gardens, blooming plants, manicured landscapes, and happy residents; due to the mild temps, coupled with sunshine and blue skies. […]
