Posted on January 7, 2013
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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens wants to connect dots – cultural, civic and environmental dots, that is. According to museum director Hope McMath, The Cummer’s campus is undergoing a $3.5 million restoration and landscape enhancement project that began with the first phase last September in the heretofore non-public Olmsted Garden. “This project […]
Posted on January 7, 2013
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Final approval awaiting January 5 LUZ meeting A month of hard work behind closed doors has led to a tentative New Year’s agreement in the lingering battle over the opening of the Mellow Mushroom in the Shoppes of Avondale. Representatives from both sides met several times last month with District 14 City Councilman […]
Posted on January 7, 2013
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St. Johns Riverkeeper, a nonprofit advocacy organization for the St. Johns River, recently announced the recipients of its 2012 Volunteer Awards: St. Johns River Advocate of the Year: Jim Alabiso is an outspoken advocate for the St. Johns River. Jim and his JumpingFish team have organized 6-kilometer swims across the river, a 12-mile swim up […]
Posted on January 7, 2013
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Posted on January 7, 2013
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St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation to host Viva la Rosa!, the 32nd annual Red Rose Ball on Feb. 8, 2013 at the Jacksonville Marriott at Southpoint. Amazing excursions are up for bidding at an auction emceed by former Pro Football player Tony Boselli, including a Hunting & Fishing trip in Aspen, a VIP Kentucky Derby experience, […]
Posted on January 7, 2013
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The Riverside WineFest & Fall Festival rolled out the merlot carpet, as wine and dining options continue to grow during the annual fundraiser. Over 300 wine varieties rounded out the evening, with many vineyard representatives on hand to discuss firsthand knowledge of their varieties. Funds raised by the benefit will help Riverside Avondale Preservation as […]