Patrons rallied for survivors, loved ones at Cowford Ball
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”50″] The American Cancer Society’s annual Cowford Ball took up the theme “Party ‘Til the Cows Come Home” and patrons danced the night away at the Glass Factory Sept. 29 to one of the best dance bands in the country, Soul Survivors, from Miami. If dancing wasn’t enough activity, guests took […]
Animal lovers’ generosity benefits veterinary medical fund
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”50″] Chaired by Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager David Caldwell and his wife, Joelle, the 20th Annual Toast to the Animals gave Jacksonville’s animal lovers a chance to sample some of the best cuisine the First Coast has to offer, while supporting the Jacksonville Humane Society. The Sept. 22 event, held at […]
Must-attend benefit another culinary crowd-pleaser
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”50″] Over 450 connoisseurs of gourmet food and fine wine – and supporters of St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation – enjoyed two days of fine wine and delectable dining during the 17th Annual Delicious Destinations Sept. 7-8 at The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. The five-star culinary experience and fundraiser brought top […]
Downtown’s biggest, best indoor picnic draws crowds
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”50″] For the sixth year, the Florida Theatre’s Blues, Brews and BBQ indoor picnic and summer fundraiser, held Aug. 23, did not disappoint as nearly 500 theater lovers raised a record $40,000-plus in support of one of three remaining Florida theaters built in the 1920s. Guests enjoyed wings, pulled pork, smoked […]
Caring physicians honored as We Care celebrates 25 years
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”20″] It’s been 25 years since professionals from the Duval County Medical Society first formed the We Care Jacksonville network of volunteer doctors and nurses to donate care to uninsured patients, and the nonprofit celebrated its silver anniversary by awarding five of its own with Caring Awards at its annual gala […]
A tremendous show of support, promise to children
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”20″] The 6th annual An Evening of Promise was presented by THE PLAYERS and took place at their favorite venue – the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse – in Ponte Vedra Beach. The evening was full of amazing music, cocktails and fabulous cuisine, all in support of children being served by the physicians […]
Splash of color brightens Angelwood Gala
[su_divider top=”no” style=”dotted” size=”1″ margin=”20″] It was all black, white with a splash of color during Angelwood’s 26th Annual Gala at Sawgrass Marriott Aug. 18. As most guests wore basic black or basic white, a splash of color could be seen in the decorative streamers hanging from the ceiling, the ballroom walls and other artistic […]
Dedications honor donors, volunteers, longtime partners
A Summer Giving Celebration hosted by the Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center at its offices July 25 honored its generous donors and members of the 1010 Society (named after 1010 N. Davis St. where the offices are located). Also at the event, President/CEO Michael Howland dedicated the Audiology Suite to the Joseph & Gertrude LaRose […]
