Daily’s helps expand St. Vincent’s mobile health fleet
A blessing and dedication ceremony for the newest unit in St. Vincent’s mobile clinic fleet was held April 3 at the Daily’s convenience store, 4225 Roosevelt Blvd. The Daily’s Mobile Health Clinic is a brand new “doctor’s office on wheels” with bi-lingual physicians and nurses that will travel throughout the region to serve uninsured children […]
One Spark puts a spotlight on Downtown Jacksonville
Founded on the belief that ideas can come from anywhere, One Spark executive director and co-founder Elton Rivas gathered ideas from different art festivals around the world, but took it a step further with One Spark. By incorporating a crowd funding aspect, One Spark attracted artists, innovators and creators interested in establishing their creations, and […]
A tip of the hat to Old Cowford, Ball rallies support
Donations were really moo-ving on Apr. 27 at Viva Las Cowford, the American Cancer Society’s 18th annual Cowford Ball at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. Patrons rang the slots, boot scoot and boogied at the vintage Vegas-style event April 27. Party proceeds fund patient services, prevention education, early detection and cancer research. Hardworking chairs were Susan and […]
Changes proposed for 50-year-old retail center, apartments
New vision for high-density residential complex upsets neighbors A couple dozen residents attended a public meeting late in the day on Apr. 29 to share their thoughts about a proposed redevelopment of nearly six acres along St. Johns Avenue in Avondale. At the heart of the issue is a land use amendment that would change […]
American Cancer Society’s annual Cowford Ball a must-attend event
Generations of dedicated volunteers will make it happen What else but a labor of love could result in more than $6.6 million raised in nearly 20 years for one cause? The American Cancer Society’s (ACS- Duval County) will hold the 18th annual Cowford Ball, Viva Las Cowford, Apr. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Jacksonville […]
Outspoken columnist receives Godbold Award
In 2012 Ron Littlepage, environmental gadfly and Op-Ed writer for the Florida Times Union, received an important letter. Chris Buckley, chair of the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission, wrote, “It is my pleasure to inform you that the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission has selected you as the recipient of our Annual Jake Godbold Award. This award […]
Downtown literary oasis may issue fresh water again
Jessie Ball duPont Fund announces plan to acquire Haydon Burns Library Its modern architecture fit Jacksonville’s vision as a city on the cusp of change. Built in 1965, two years before Jacksonville voters approved the consolidation of city and county governments, the Haydon Burns Library served Northeast Florida as an oasis of literacy. Now, almost […]
Bolles student number one in Florida swimming
Bolles School sixth grade student and Ortega resident Katherine Baker is the Florida Age Group Champion for the 11-12 Girls in the 100-yard Breaststroke at a meet held last month in Sarasota, with a time of 109.85. Katherine also won second place for her 100-yard Individual Medley with a time of 1:05.55 and placed third […]
