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Inheritance and legacy: The stewardship of the Jacksonville Historical Society

It is only fitting that the Jacksonville Historical Society (JHS) is headquartered in a historic building. The JHS offices are located at 314 North Palmetto Street in downtown Jacksonville, in what was originally St. Luke’s Hospital. Built in 1878, the building has since been added

Trends point to market stabilization

Buying still remains highly competitive despite low inventory According to the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, while sellers remained firmly in the driver’s seat by the end of the first quarter of 2022, several factors point toward a more moderate and stabilizing real estate market

The Women’s Board turns 50

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital is celebrating 50 years of philanthropy and fundraising this year. Michael Aubin, FACHE, Wolfson Children’s Hospital president and Baptist Health Foundation chief philanthropy officer, said the Women’s Board is an organization unlike anything he’d ever experienced prior to…

First Coast Heart Ball raises nearly $300,000, most funds ever raised

The American Heart Association’s 2022 First Coast Heart Ball held on April 2 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa raised $290,288 to support live-saving research, education and raising awareness for cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America’s number one and number five killers. More than

The Vision Behind A Vision for Art

In the fundraising world where the commonplace of silent auctions prevails, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Marks Campus has managed to compose a creative, colorful assemblage that brings the city together through the medium of its people. A Vision for Art is a multi-day art…

Wine fundraiser draws a crowd, funds for San Marco Preservation

It was another beautiful Spring afternoon in San Marco, as over 400 patrons made way through three of the area’s historic, beautiful parks to enjoy their afternoon in support of the local preservation group, Saturday, April 23. From fine reds to the sparkling champagnes, Wine

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YMCA Giving Tree Gala honors Hugh Greene with 2022 Community Impact
May 12, 2022
The Winston Family YMCA hosted its annual Giving Tree Gala on March 26 to recognize Hugh Greene, honoree and recipient of the W.W. “Bill” Gay …Read More »
Stonewall Sports league reports successful first year
May 11, 2022
Stonewall Sports league launched in April 2021 with kickball. In the year since then, the league has had more than 400 registered participants per kickball …Read More »
A magical castle full of books
May 9, 2022
San Marco has a new library. It’s at the corner of River Oaks and Fieldston in front of the home of Justin and Alisan Weakland, …Read More »
Big night for Borowy Family, children’s health in the region
May 9, 2022
Baptist Health, Wolfson Children’s Hospital celebrate donors With its five floors of dedicated intensive care for the region’s children, the Borowy Family Children’s Critical Care …Read More »
Butch Frazier retiring, closing Ortega jewelry store
May 7, 2022
Butch Frazier has announced that after 45 years in business, he will be retiring and closing his Ortega jewelry store at the end of this …Read More »
San Jose Car & Truck Show benefits Bishop Snyder Center for seniors
May 4, 2022
This year marks the seventh year of the San Jose Car & Truck Show which benefits the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center at nearby …Read More »
RAP Home Tour makes a comeback, Garden Tour on the horizon
May 3, 2022
The annual neighborhood Home Tour, brought to the neighborhoods by Riverside Avondale Preservation or RAP, was in full swing as it returned to action after …Read More »
ACPS SHELTER FULL: Critical Need for Adoptions & Fosters
May 2, 2022
At press time The Resident Community News staff learned that Jacksonville’s Animal Care & Protective Services shelter is completely full and in critical need of …Read More »
Pediatric physician pens book, shares principles for success
May 2, 2022
When Dr. Gary Josephson agreed to speak at his undergraduate alma mater’s commencement ceremony, he never imagined writing his speech would lead to writing a …Read More »
Jacksonville Area Golf Association launches Friends of JAGA fundraising
May 1, 2022
The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA) has introduced its first-ever fundraising initiative, called the Friends of JAGA. Funds raised will meet the association’s administrative costs, …Read More »
Jacksonville University launches College of Law at its downtown location
April 30, 2022
Jacksonville University will open a College of Law in downtown Jacksonville in the fall of 2022 supported by private funding and a $5 million commitment …Read More »