Simple sound of a chime is a sign of hope
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Community is an integral part of the healing process at the Florida Proton Therapy Institute and that was never more apparent than the day Aud’s Chime was rung for the first time. In 2011, 5-year-old Audrey Anderson of Melbourne, Australia, was diagnosed with a rare and inoperable brain [...]
Nominations being accepted for annual Keep Jacksonville Beautiful awards
If you or someone you know has made an outstanding and ongoing effort in beautification, litter prevention or litter cleanup in Duval County, you have until Mar. 29 to submit an application for the 6th Annual Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Awards. Last year’s award winners included husband and wife team Sarah Nan and Duncann Pullen, who [...]
March is St. Johns River Month!
The St. Johns Riverkeeper has quite a few exciting events planned for the month of March. Here’s a sneak preview to save the dates on your calendar: Mar. 2 – Rain Barrel Pick Up at The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mar. 2 – Family Day Boat Trip: Learn [...]
St. Johns Riverkeeper offers new rain barrel program
St. Johns Riverkeeper, a nonprofit advocacy organization for the St. Johns River, is offering the public the opportunity to purchase high-quality rain barrels at a discounted price for a limited period of time. The Rain Barrel Program has been initiated to encourage residents to conserve precious water resources as well as to protect water quality. [...]
JAX2025 says 67% are “satisfied” with the city
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News The beach, the weather and the rivers as “things we like” dominated the word cloud presented to a cross-section of city residents at the first JAX2025 “visioneering” event last month at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. And, residents from Ortega/Murray Hill/ Riverside/Avondale and San Marco/San Jose/St. Nicholas dominated [...]
Councilwoman Boyer seeks to revise PUD process
Recommendations benefit developers with more detailed plans By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News Lori Boyer is on a mission to streamline the planned unit development process, making it more efficient for developers and more user friendly for citizens. The District 5 Councilwoman, informed by two years as a member and current chair of the Land [...]
Mellow Mushroom and We Love Avondale/RAP reach agreement in private after many public debates
Restaurant aiming for August opening By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News The two sides debating conditions under which to build a Mellow Mushroom restaurant in the Shoppes of Avondale reached a compromise behind closed doors after nine months of public disagreements. Mellow Mushroom owner John Valentino said he is now aiming for a mid August [...]
JCCI to speak at annual Friends of Murray Hill Library meeting
The public is invited to attend the Friends of the Murray Hill Library Annual Members Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edgewood Bakery Banquet Hall, 1012 Edgewood Avenue South. This is an opportunity for the community to meet the Board of Directors and library staff, and to learn about the activities [...]
