True Blues
The Florida Theatre got soulful at its annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ fundraising event at Bowing Oaks Event Center in Jacksonville, Sept. 7, 2023. The food-and-spirits offerings included more than 20 local vendors sampling their signature BBQ wings, pulled pork and smoked brisket alongside craft cocktails and brews. The Snacks Blues Band and blues […]
Bite-sized Benevolence
Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation held its signature food and wine fundraiser, the 21st Annual Delicious Destinations presented by Miller Electric, on Sept. 8-9 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. On Sept. 8, Delicious Destinations hosted its Celebrity Chef By the Sea Luncheon, followed by the main event the ensuing evening. The event included its […]
Merchants Host Mix and Mingle at ForeScore Golf
On Thursday, Sept. 7, a group gathered to enjoy a drink with San Marco Merchants Association and San Marco Preservation Society. San Marco and Southbank residents, employees and business owners were in attendance to enjoy craft cocktails, wine and good company while networking with local business leaders and other local leaders. Regardless of membership in […]
Ladies Golf Celebrated in Fine Tradition, Legacy Tournament
Association’s rich history on display at San Jose From tee to green, and in between, the Ladies Golf Association at San Jose Country Club (SJCC) was alive with hospitality of the finest order Sept. 20-21. The annual Ladies Invitational theme, Diamonds in the Rough, celebrated 60 years of tournament play, which started in the fall […]
Angelwood – Soaring Possibilities
Angelwood held its annual celebration, Soaring Possibilities, on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Sawgrass Marriott. Now in its 30th year, Angelwood announced at the event the opening of the new Angelwood Thrift Store, slated for early November 2023. The event raised more than $500,000 in support for children, adults and families living […]
Rethreaded Goes Elemental for 12th Birthday
Jacksonville-based Rethreaded celebrated 12 years of empowering survivors of human trafficking at a birthday celebration on Saturday, July 29, at its Delores Barr Weaver Campus of Hope. The event featured games, raffles and refreshments, but the highlight of the celebration was the launch of its new survivor-created product line, Elemental. “We are so proud of […]
Sizzling Summer Nights
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida held its annual fundraiser, Summer Nights presented by 121 Financial Credit Union, on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Glass Factory. Guests enjoyed an evening of premium craft cocktails, a bourbon bar and speakeasy lounge, dancing and live music from The Bold City Classics, auctions and a collection […]
’68 Celebrates 55: Robert E. Lee Class of 1968 at their 55th Reunion
More than 100 graduates of the Robert E. Lee Class of 1968 rocked out at the Ortega River Club to celebrate their 55th high school reunion. Amusing conversations included thoughts on how “55 years ago” now feels like just “last week” or “a few days ago.” Alumni traveled from near and far. Ron Baker traveled […]
