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Dual Donations Drive Innovation

Dana and Hope Fender signed a commitment on the morning of Oct. 30 to match a $5 million gift from Frank Sanchez to build the Center for Innovation on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus. The 47,000-square-foot, three-story building marks the most expansive construction

WeCareJax Celebrates 30 Years

Organization connects patients to compassionate care, regardless of ability to pay WeCareJax celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Caring Awards on Nov. 9 at the River City Railway. Annually, this event honors the volunteer physicians and partners who go above and beyond to make care

Armada FC Scores a New Home, Complex

Jacksonville now has its first glimpse of what its new soccer stadium will look like through renderings shared by the Jacksonville Armada Football Club. The designs were posted on the club’s Instagram page on Nov. 15, the day after the Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved

Livin’ La Pura Vida

The 31st River Garden Foundation Gala was held on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Sawgrass Mariott Golf Resort and Spa. Themed “Pura Vida,” the elegant, tropical-themed event embraced the phrase’s positive, grateful and worry-free outlook on life, raising funds to benefit the residents of River

Sports Fans Flood the Forum

Legendary Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, familiarly known as Coach K, drew a large crowd to The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Florida Forum Speaker Series at the Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Krzyzewski is the NCAA Division…

Anticipation Grows at RiversEdge

A November unveiling event heralded the next phase of construction for the Southbank’s highly anticipated mixed-use development RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns. Since the development broke ground in 2021, site work has been primarily unseen by Jacksonville residents as it has consisted of underground

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What a Ball, Y’all
December 9, 2023
Cowford raises $288,000 The Cowford Ball presented by Morgan & Morgan, held Nov. 4 at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, raised $288,000 for the American Cancer …Read More »
Art Festival Celebrates 25 Years
December 8, 2023
The San Marco Art Festival was held in Balis Park on Saturday, Nov. 25, in celebration of its 25th year. Despite a rain-out for Sunday, …Read More »
Commodore’s League Celebrates Change of Command
December 7, 2023
There’s a group of conscientious civic leaders that play host to dignitaries – from sports figures to top military brass, CEO’s, and other potential investors …Read More »
Greenspace Guardians: How Stewards are Helping Preserve Local Parks
December 6, 2023
Riverside and Avondale are known for their beautiful parks and green spaces. But did you know that there is a small crew of volunteers who …Read More »
Grant Approval Recommended for Cady Club in San Marco
December 5, 2023
At its December meeting, Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) recommended approval for grant funding for a new coffee shop and cocktail lounge planned for San …Read More »
Investigation Underway Following Avondale Shooting
December 4, 2023
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Homicide and Crime Scene Unit detectives were on scene in Avondale following a Saturday night shooting last month that left one …Read More »
Edgecombe Hired to Oversee Riverfront, Parks
December 3, 2023
The Jessie Ball duPont Fund has hired Laura Phillips Edgecombe as Principal, Downtown Public Spaces. Edgecombe will be an Executive on Loan to the City …Read More »
Riverside Skatepark begins taking shape
December 2, 2023
Progress at the incoming Riverside Skatepark is gliding ahead as construction crews continue bringing the new park beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge to life. When …Read More »
Pink Ribbons, Big Checks
December 1, 2023
Pink Ribbon Jax, a local, all volunteer nonprofit that raises funds for breast cancer treatment, mammograms and research at Baptist Health and Mayo Clinic was …Read More »
Trailblazers Set the Tone, Pace of Fundraising
December 1, 2023
Major gifts announced at rally for Groundwork’s Emerald Trail Groundwork Jacksonville held an event for donors to the Emerald Trail initiative on Nov. 7 at …Read More »
United Way of Northeast Florida Commits $10 Million
December 1, 2023
United Way of Northeast Florida President and CEO Melanie Patz shared news last month of a $10 million commitment, to be distributed across three areas …Read More »