Throwing out first pitch, Bolles legends retire jerseys
The Bolles School officially retired the numbers of alumnus Chipper Jones ’90 and past head coach Don Suriano on Apr. 11, preceding the Bolles vs. Bishop Kenny baseball game on Hugh Donovan Field on the San Jose Campus. Jones’ No. 10 was retired in honor of his outstanding baseball career including First Team All-State in […]
Boaters at Landing not sympathetic to Foxy Lady’s needs
Dinner cruise captain hopes docking compromise works – Just a little over a year ago, the Jacksonville Lady came to town, looking for a home. The 96-foot Skipperliner, owned and operated by Captain John Michkowski of Foxy Lady Cruises, eventually found a permanent berth at River City Brewing Company. From there, Capt. Michkowski conducts public […]
Growler Bill has craft brewers snarling
Senate bill unacceptable to industry – The Florida Senate appears to be letting “big business” have its foot-stomping way, as senators voted 30 to 10 to support Senate Bill 1714, which will severely restrict how craft breweries conduct business – and make money. It all began last year, when craft brewers asked for a change […]
5 Points design guidelines possible stepping stone for City
The new concept plan for 5 Points has been pretty much vetted by everyone. It’s been shared with area merchants and residents, the Riverside Avondale Preservation members and the Board, the Context Sensitive Standards Committee of the City of Jacksonville, and finally last month, the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission. Since the historic ordinance covers […]
Nonpartisan group hopes more women enter local politics
2015 municipal elections offer opportunities for women candidates – A growing grassroots initiative, Nine in ’15, encourages qualified women to run for City Council seats, public policy boards and commissions and other offices in the 2015 municipal elections in Jacksonville. Scheduled for next March and May, voters will elect the Mayor, City Council members and […]
Jacksonville ranked #1 for small business starts
Editor’s Note: When my husband and I moved here in from Pittsburgh, it was more than just a desire to get away from the harsh winters that led us to make Jacksonville our pick city. Because we’re active in boating we wanted to be on a river and considered half a dozen other “river cities” […]
Pedestrian struck in the Shoppes of Avondale
Incident highlights vulnerability, need for plans – “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” That sentiment applies equally to drivers and to pedestrians who traverse the Historic District’s retail corridors on busy streets. Unfortunately, two individuals did not take heed on the night of Mar. 8, when a pedestrian crossing St. John’s Avenue in […]
Local small businesses concerned, upset by vendor
To paraphrase Kermit, it’s not easy selling green. After a slow crawl out of the economic recession and this winter’s dismal weather, local nurseries and florists were especially hoping for a strong spring season. Those hopes were dashed – or at least daunted – by the surprise arrival of a temporary plant and flower vendor […]
