Lost senior dog in Avondale area
Lost Dog in Avondale/Fishweir area (missing since Monday, 6/10/13) Female – shepherd cross called “Angel” 8 – 9 years old, that weighs 60 lbs Mostly tan with a few white markings Lives in the 3800 block of Walsh Street Seen just after midnight on Thursday, 6/13/13, near the Boone Park tennis courts Then seen on […]
PHONE SCAM ALERT!
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a phone scam. According to the JSO’s Public Information Officer Melissa Bujeda, the complainant told police that she received a series of telephone recordings advising her that she has overpaid her taxes to the city and offering to wire transfer her a refund or asks her […]
Local celebs raise nearly $70,000 for Jacksonville Children’s Chorus
Event grosses over $120,000 in total The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus was the real winner at the Jacksonville’s Dancing With the Stars fundraiser on May 3. The event, which grossed over $122,000, featured performances by local celebrities partnered with professional dancers from A Social Affair Dance Studio and the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus choirs. Florida Blue Foundation […]
City Council lobbied to act on zoning code
Backyard hen houses on the docket By Lara Patangan Resident Community News Hen advocates are working with City Council members Doyle Carter (District 12) and Don Redman (District 4) to hatch legislation that would legalize backyard hens in most Duval County residential areas. Draft legislation was presented at a May 14 meeting to amend section […]
Community papers – good for community soul!
By Lorrie DeFrank Resident Community News A recent national survey validating that community newspapers effectively engage residents and enhance neighborhoods supports the consensus of Resident Community News readers. Standing features such as Movers and Shakers, Business Profile, Social Register, Go Givers, Jr. Residents and The Way We Were confirm that the monthly publication provides a […]
Marilyn Kerr
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News Marilyn Kerr, 76, of San Marco has been a Salvation Army volunteer for approximately 15 years and believes that if she can volunteer, then anyone can! She first became a volunteer through her membership in the organization’s women’s auxiliary after her retirement from teaching. “I was always a […]
Gymnast takes 2nd place overall in her first state competition
Eight-year-old Saylor Clough is tearing up the mat…and the horse…and the bars…and the beam. The Ortega Forest resident and student at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School began gymnastics when she was six years old, progressing to competition after just one year of training. Although “floor” is her favorite category, Saylor’s scores are highest in vault, […]
12th annual Prelude Chamber Music Camp slated for June
Musicians of all ages benefit from chamber music experience By Nancy Lee Bethea Resident Community News Rosin, valve oil and wooden reeds may not pop into most kids’ minds when they think of summer camp. For Jacksonville-area music students attending the 12th annual Prelude Chamber Music Camp, however, summertime and music go together like melody […]
