Pedestrian crossing signs help keep Shoppes safer for shoppers
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News The holidays are fast approaching — but the new pedestrian crossing signs in the Shoppes of Avondale caution “not so fast.” Concerned by an increasing trend of drivers speeding through the neighborhood shopping area, representatives from the Avondale Merchants Association brought the situation to the attention of District […]
Sidewalk upgrades coming to 5 Points
By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News The 5 Points Merchants Association wants to ensure the intersection of Park and Margaret streets are not where the sidewalk ends in the historic district. The association plans to upgrade sidewalks along two streets in 5 Points’ commercial sector: Lomax between Oak and the roundabout, and Margaret between the […]
Bishop Snyder girls sign with colleges
Several members of the Bishop John J. Snyder Cardinals Softball Team signed on to play softball for college during a ceremony at the school last month. Christine Hume will go to Rhodes College, Andrea Neswiacheny will attend the University of Central Florida, Shelby Wood will play for Palm Beach Atlantic University and Sydney Wright will […]
Area children, students take mark at McKenzie’s Run
The Third Annual McKenzie’s Run was a highlight of November, bringing scores of runners and students to EverBank field for a fun morning of health and exercise. This year’s race captain was Jaguars Quarterback Blaine Gabbert. The run honors Bolles student McKenzie Noelle Wilson, who passed away in 2010, and raised funds for The McKenzie […]
Literary lions on the prowl for ECS
The animals at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens received a dose of culture along with their daily feeding on Nov. 3 during the Wild Reading Safari. The benefit for Episcopal Children’s Services included a pride of Jacksonville celebrities who volunteered to read a variety of classic children’s stories. Philanthropist and Ortega resident Betsy Lovett dressed […]
Davin Park’s beautiful setting home to Balis Park fundraiser
Autumn in the Park sponsor Anita Vining, Prudential Network Realty, and planner Anita Morrill, Empty Nest Events, drew an SRO crowd from all over Jacksonville for the third annual Farm to Table event in Davin Park to benefit San Marco’s new Balis Park. Over 150 attended the fundraiser on a perfect autumn afternoon, enjoying a […]
Guests crowd Baptist for peek at new Weaver tower
The hallways at Baptist Medial Center on Jacksonville’s Southbank were buzzing last month during the first official tours of the hospital’s newest building, the J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Tower. It was all hands on deck as hospital administrators, staff and medical leaders provided tours for the media, hospital staff and community members. San […]
New Year, New Look
Talk about getting a fresh start in the New Year — the new Balis Park in San Marco Square promises to redefine the neighborhood shopping area with green space and safer pedestrian passages. The San Marco Preservation Society, San Marco Merchants Association and other volunteers launched a charge to raise funds for the project last […]
