State legislation threatens local control over trees
The planting of three bald cypress trees at Nathan Krestul Park last month turned into a call for action to defeat state legislation that would abolish tree mitigation laws and funds that pay for trees to be planted on public property. The gathering Dec. 11 on San Jose Boulevard celebrated the new, improved website, JaxDigsTrees.com, […]
Riverkeeper files motion to delay harbor deepening project
With affidavits from Lisa Rinaman, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, and four concerned individuals, the Riverkeeper filed a motion for preliminary injunction Dec. 4 against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) to delay the first phase of the harbor deepening project. Joining the Riverkeeper in the fight against the project […]
Nemours supporters celebrated at annual holiday event
Nemours Children’s Specialty Care held a donor appreciation reception Dec. 7 at Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club to celebrate generous individual, corporate and community donors in 2017. Approximately 60 guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and holiday cheer to music by Steven Amburn of First Coast Music Therapy. A video presentation created by Pepper Lindsey […]
Local restaurant group, Jaguars host benefit to kick hunger
An empty pantry is no fun at any time, but it seems so much worse during the holidays. When the pantry itself is gone due to hurricane damage, the prospects of a happy holiday are bleak. Thanks to Black Sheep Restaurant Group and the Jaguars Foundation, families in need in Jacksonville and Houston had prospects […]
Art & Antiques weekend a boon for Women’s Board
While all of Great Britain was keen with the news of Prince Harry’s engagement to actress Meghan Markle, Northeast Florida’s own philanthropic celebrities turned out for the Royal Affair Gala, kicking off the 41st Anniversary Art & Antiques Show, themed “London Calling.” This year’s gala was a return to the formal affair with full-length gowns […]
Annual ‘White Party’ raises funds for youth with ASD
Guests came dressed in all hues of white to support the Jacksonville School for Autism’s 5th Annual “Dinner Under the Stars” White Party Dec. 2 at The Museum. In 2013, JSA established the “Dinner Under the Stars” fundraiser to support its Musical & Visual Arts Program. These enrichment programs include art, karate, music, piano and […]
Ortega River Run celebrates 40th anniversary
With the learning curve well behind them, what’s left for four of the six masterminds behind the annual Ortega River Run are chuckles about early mishaps and a sense of pride about the beloved local 5-mile run, the fourth oldest in Jacksonville. Back in 1978, seven months after the Gate 15K River Run began, Wirt […]
Former Bolles baseball player heading for NFL
Hayden Hurst, 24, is going pro and his father, Jerry Hurst, hopes his son gets drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers next April. Although that’s considered heresy in a town that flaunts teal and gold, Hurst the father was born in Pittsburgh and lived there until his father was transferred to Jacksonville. “I bleed black and […]
