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Art can save us

By Marcia HodgsonResident Community News Fashionistas often draw inspiration from world events, and this year has been no different. With the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, 2020’s newest fashion statement, the face mask, was born. As COVID-19 spread across the nation, medical experts strongly espoused

New construction abounds in Murray Hill

Construction is well underway for two developments that will change the landscape of Murray Hill. A new retail storage complex is starting to take shape on land located on Plymouth Street that is near Edgewood Avenue South, which was once occupied by the Jones College

Community Foundation fund helps compensate nonprofits for COVID-19 costs

Thanks to The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida’s Respond/Adapt/Recover Fund, 117 local nonprofit organizations received a total of nearly $1.2 million to help offset the costs they incurred trying to re-open and continue serving clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants, which ranged from $500

Unofficial groundbreaking takes place on East San Marco site

A collective sign of relief went through the San Marco community in January when a sign was posted on the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Hendricks Avenue that read: Coming soon, PUBLIX. While Eric Davidson, a spokesman for developer Regency Centers claims an official groundbreaking…

Carlucci casts hat into 2023 Mayor’s race

Although the next Mayor’s race is two years away, Matt Carlucci has already cast his hat into the ring. The Group 4 At-Large Councilman, who has lived in San Marco all his life, announced his bid to replace term-limited Mayor Lenny Curry Jan. 14. He

Forecast murky for nonprofit sector in unsettled times

Northeast Florida’s nonprofit organizations have found it hard to regain their footing from nearly a year filled with major disruptions caused by COVID-19. The continuing slow roll-out of Coronavirus vaccines, rocky economy, and transfer to a new regime in Washington, have made it difficult for…

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Assumption cross country teams sweep diocese championship

San Marco Eagle Scout awarded Boys Scouts’ highest honor
February 3, 2021
A Jacksonville University sophomore and Eagle Scout received national acclaim when he was awarded the Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor Jan. 12. Ross C. …Read More »
Bolles receives historic gift, begins residence hall project
February 3, 2021
A historic gift from American businessman, philanthropist and professional sports owner Gordon Gund is fueling transformative changes for Bolles Hall and the Bolles Residential Life …Read More »
New construction abounds in Murray Hill
February 3, 2021
Construction is well underway for two developments that will change the landscape of Murray Hill. A new retail storage complex is starting to take shape …Read More »
Northbank construction projects in flux
February 3, 2021
Recent turn of events has put more than one Northbank construction project in flux. A no vote on Lot J by the Jacksonville City Council …Read More »
Community Foundation fund helps compensate nonprofits for COVID-19 costs
February 3, 2021
Thanks to The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida’s Respond/Adapt/Recover Fund, 117 local nonprofit organizations received a total of nearly $1.2 million to help offset the …Read More »
Neighbors keep Avondale median nice and tidy
February 3, 2021
Inspired by a park clean-up event sponsored by Riverside Avondale Preservation, Avondale residents with homes fronting the median between Edgewood Avenue and St. John’s Avenue …Read More »
Unofficial groundbreaking takes place on East San Marco site
February 3, 2021
A collective sign of relief went through the San Marco community in January when a sign was posted on the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and …Read More »
School PTA thanks generous donors
February 3, 2021
Letters to the Editor are submitted as OPINION. The Resident Community News does not stand behind these statements as accurate or factual. Dear Editor: West …Read More »
Bolles journalists receive top FSPA honors
February 3, 2021
The Florida Scholastic Press Association named five Bolles journalism students as All-Florida winners in its Fall 2020 Digital Contest. Freshman Isabel Bassin of San Jose, …Read More »
Hometown Heroes: Ellen Sullivan
February 3, 2021
Although her current day job as business manager of The BairFind Foundation has nothing to do with nursing, Ellen Sullivan of San Marco has always …Read More »
Forecast murky for nonprofit sector in unsettled times
February 2, 2021
Northeast Florida’s nonprofit organizations have found it hard to regain their footing from nearly a year filled with major disruptions caused by COVID-19. The continuing …Read More »