Deegan introduces African American Advisory Board members at Juneteenth ceremony
Mayor Donna Deegan introduced members of Jacksonville’s inaugural Mayoral African American Advisory Board during the city’s Juneteenth observances last month. Advisory board members include: Kimberly Allen, CEO of 904Ward Lee Brown, III, former director of human resources at Edward Waters College Audrieanne Burgin, director of diversity in business at University of North Florida Dawn Curling, […]
Major Milestone for Havana Jax
The longstanding flagship restaurant for Cuban cuisine in San Marco, Havana Jax, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. “It’s been an amazing journey,” said owner Silvia Pulido. Havana Jax’s origin began when Pulido cooked her way through a Cuban-inspired cookbook she received from her then-husband. “I loved to cook, so I read that book […]
New Realty Company Offers Solution to Changing Industry
Bee Home Realty, located at New Realty Company Offers. in the historic Whiteway Corner building, freshly opened its doors on May 1 to a new way of operation within the real estate industry. “The real estate industry is changing right now,” said Lauren Rohman, co-owner of Bee Home Realty, regarding industry lawsuits that will reshape […]
San Marco Ladies Sow Seeds in Springfield
A group of conscientious ladies from the Rose Garden Circle, most of whom hail from San Marco and the San Jose areas of town, were out to make a difference outside of their local area. Leadership came to a consensus to reach beyond the beautification of San Marco by providing assistance and a blessing to […]
A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund Grants $275,000
The A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity & Impact Fund announced its first competitive grants, totaling $275,000, designed to help Black communities thrive in Jacksonville. Fruit of Barren Trees Pipeline, INC, (FBOT) will receive $90,000 for affordable housing, workforce development and community resiliency in the Moncrief Park neighborhood. $85,000 is slated for Kappa Alpha Psi Jacksonville Foundation […]
Yoga Den Opens New San Marco Location
Yoga Den opened its newest location at 1628 Hendricks Ave. on April 13 with a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting that included complimentary classes and refreshments from fellow San Marco neighbor Good Dough. Yoga Den San Marco offers six different classes to suit varying yoga practices: Mind Body, Sun Power, Sun Power Flow, Restorative, Yin, […]
Hodgkins Recieves Sapphire Award
$50,000 in support will be directed to Gateway Community Services The Florida Blue Foundation recently honored nine statewide nonprofit programs, organizations and individuals working to improve health outcomes and health care access in their local communities. Among the 2024 Sapphire Award recipients was Candace Hodgkins, president and CEO of Gateway Community Services, who received a […]
Chamber Welcomes Hightower Class VIII
Program Namesake Mike Hightower and several board members welcomed Class VIII of the JAX Chamber Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship in a March 25 ceremony on the 22nd floor of the VyStar Credit Union Tower. The Hightower Fellowship brings together a class of talented professionals with prominent and influential Jacksonville leaders. Fellows build relationships and learn […]
