Jacksonville expedition collects data on great white sharks
Many vacationers visit Northeast Florida for its warm waters. Great white sharks are no exception. On March 15, shark research organization OCEARCH returned to downtown Jacksonville to embark on its second expedition here. Their first Jacksonville expedition in 2013 found this region to be an overwintering habitat for great white sharks. Through April 2, OCEARCH […]
Mutt March exceeds expectations in walkers, proceeds
Residents are passionate about their pets, and especially daffy over their dogs. A record-breaking 600-plus walkers at the annual Mutt March raised over $110,000 for the homeless animals at Jacksonville Humane Society, exceeding the goal by more than 10 percent. With at least 2,500 visitors scoping out 32 vendors, the Humane Society considers the March […]
JHS Board to match donations up to $20,000
Time is running out! The Jacksonville Humane Society’s board of directors have offered to match every donation, dollar for dollar up to $20,000, received by April 15. All donations help provide homeless pets with lifesaving medical care, warm beds, spay/neuter services, vaccinations and microchips. To donate, visit http://www.jaxhumane.org/how-to-help/donate/
From San Marco to Oxford – local chamber music society sets sights on England
Little did Principal Oboist Eric Olson know when he joined the Jacksonville Symphony 30 years ago he would meet his future wife, Ellen, in the orchestra, or that they would one day perform together in Oxford, England. And little did either know the path to Great Britain would begin when their daughter, now 20, was […]
With can-do attitude, Inwood residents clean up graffiti on city right-of-way
When it comes down to handling the rampant graffiti and trash situation on the city’s right-of-way at the end of their street, several Inwood Terrace residents have adopted the attitude, ‘If you want to get something done, do it yourself.’ In a meeting with District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer Jan. 22, some Inwood Terrace residents […]
Last JTA workshop signals beginning of planning period
The Jacksonville Transit Authority wrapped up the last of 12 “MobilityWorks” community workshops, this one focusing on Philips Highway. The workshop, held Feb. 2 at Southside Assembly of God, was sparsely attended. Those who took part raised several concerns, such as crosswalks missing at intersections and the lack of sidewalks connecting to bus stops along […]
Spring brings movement in Avondale retail
Just as change occurs in spring, a retirement leads the news in Avondale. Cowford Traders owner Deb Fewell, who has been providing unique local gifts and jewelry since 2003, is charting a different course in life. She shared an exclusive bittersweet announcement with The Resident. “We have loved every minute of serving the Avondale and […]
Future Marina Mile development could bring new life to Ortega River
Eight years ago, as the economic recession began in January 2008, a group of 20 businesses, including Sadler Point Marina and the former Pier 17, incorporated as the Jacksonville Marina Mile, hoping to promote a full-service experience for boaters in the area. Situated on the Ortega River along Lake Shore Boulevard and Lakeside Drive, the […]
