Ding-ding-ding went the Riverside trolley
A first person report on JTA’s trial run – One of my favorite things about living in the historic district is the number and diversity of places to eat and drink. What I don’t love, however, is the parking – or rather, the lack thereof. Few things irritate me more than driving circles around 5 […]
Chase Properties granted approval to develop mixed-use project
Give and take successful in long, drawn-out application process – On a special meeting night, after four hours of testimony, the Land Use and Zoning Committee (LUZ) of the City Council approved unanimously to accept the application known as Ordinance 2013-0342 for rezoning to a planned unit development. Although several individuals spoke in opposition at […]
Intuition cooks up some charitble giving with a cookbook
Celebrates local cooks, raises money for Second Harvest – Owners and employees of locally-owned businesses share a special kinship. Though they often have to deal with challenges not faced by chain restaurants and retailers, they appreciate their independence and celebrate their success – not only theirs but their fellow entrepreneurs’. And because they recognize the […]
JCCI releases annual Quality of Life Progress Report
More than half of 31 indicators improved or remained steady On behalf of JCCI’s president and CEO Ben Warner, who was unable to be present, the annual Quality of Life Report was launched by Dr. Laura Lane, Vice president and COO on Jan. 24 at JCCI’s new quarters on Festival Park Avenue. Lane noted that […]
Fresh Markets breaks ground
Officials from the City of Jacksonville, along with executives from Regency Centers, Fuqua Development and The Fresh Market, took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Shoppes on Riverside last month. The 49,870-square-foot shopping center development is poised for growth on the edge of Downtown. The center, which is a joint venture between locally based […]
Anonymous street artist risks legal action to promote creative spirit
A well-known local artist has been gaining infamy recently by using public property, mostly traffic signal boxes and JEA transformers, as his canvases. “Keith Haring’s Ghost,” as he refers to himself, says he wants to remain anonymous since the art isn’t about him. He chose the moniker (aka KHG) to pay homage to the late […]
Epicenter for nonprofit community underway
Jessie Ball duPont Fund fuels growth – The light was shining bright on downtown as a major announcement was made for the future of the city’s nonprofit sector and progress that will help to energize revitalization. The former Haydon Burns Library, an iconic building designed by famed local architect Taylor Hardwick will act as a […]
Grassroots group delivers final petition to Supervisor of Elections
Straw ballot next step towards referendum – Volunteers and board members of Save Our Public Libraries Inc. and the Public Library Foundation delivered the final petition to the Supervisor of Elections on Jan. 21, in the first step toward a historical undertaking. The validation of these petitions will lead to the first straw ballot in […]
