DA honors retiring principal with surprise celebration
Not only are the students and faculty of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts superb at putting on a show, they are also capable of keeping a secret. Although DA Principal Jackie Cornelius had declared she wanted little fanfare as she approached her upcoming retirement in mid-April, students and faculty moved her to tears by […]
Commodore Alex Harrison welcomed at Epping Forest
The wind was brisk and the setting sun was making its way toward the horizon as Epping Forest Yacht Club & Country Club held its 29th Change of Command ceremony March 31. During the traditional evening ritual, which was held near the club’s marina on the St. Johns River, former Commodore John E. Trainer, Jr., […]
After 25 years in San Marco Square, Stellers Gallery moves to Philips Highway
For Stellers Gallery owner Scott Riley, from the end of an era sprouts a new beginning. Riley moved his inventory from the 4,500-square-foot gallery he inhabited in San Marco Square near the fire station to a much larger space next to Hugo’s Furniture store at 3139 Philips Highway. The new 11,000-square-foot showroom means Riley will […]
Streetscape art enhances Downtown
Downtown Jacksonville is looking prettier by the day as several notable artists have brightened up the city with “streetscape” art. During a dedication ceremony April 4 in front of Iberia Bank on Hogan Street, several city officials, artists and members of the Cultural Council gathered to honor the near completion of Phase I of the […]
Hurricane Grill building sold
A large piece of retail property along Hendricks Avenue in San Marco has recently sold for $2.5 million. The 5,900-square-foot free-standing building known as LaSalle Square, located at 1615 Hendricks Avenue, where the Hurricane Grill and Wings and Saucy Kitchen restaurants currently reside, has been sold in an off-market transaction to a Texas-based 1031 investor, […]
Honoring military deceased, Jacksonville Ladies make ‘Last Tribute’
For the past eight-and-a-half years, every interment at the Jacksonville National Cemetery has had something in common. Shortly after the cemetery was dedicated in fall of 2008, veterans have been accompanied to their final resting place by at least one member of the Jacksonville Ladies. Founded primarily by members of the Navy Wives Club in […]
Rough sailing for Southeast U.S. Boat Show
It was on. Then it was off. Now it’s on again, thanks to three area businessmen who stepped in when the 21st Annual Southeast U.S. Boat Show’s producer, Current Productions, ran afoul of the City of Jacksonville’s Office of Special Events. The three-day nautical festival, supposedly scheduled for the weekend of April 22-24 at Metropolitan […]
Taking care of Jacksonville’s crown jewel
River advocates say getting feet wet is first step toward lifelong passion By Rob DeAngelo, Resident Community News While it’s certainly true you can develop a passion for something at any age, early exposure to it can be key to a lifelong love affair. For these river advocates, dipping in the toe or casting the […]
