Posted on July 12, 2013
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Landmark now on National Historic Registry The infamous San Jose Estates, which began to be built during the 1920s, now has an official symbol to represent the development’s place in history. Thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated Rotarians, the attractive Marsh and Saxelbye designed Mediterranean Revival, two-story stucco-covered tower now has historic […]
Posted on July 12, 2013
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Ilyssa Trussel and Joe Drumm covered a lot of stories together but their favorite is the one that didn’t make the evening news – their personal love story. Trussel came to Jacksonville in 2007 as a reporter for Action News where Drumm was working as a videographer. Drumm says he had his eye on the […]
Posted on July 12, 2013
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The traditional roasting of the Commodore was just one of the many fun events at the April 19 “Change of Command” at Epping Forest Yacht Club. Immediate Past Commodore Michael Balanky also presented the Fitness Program Award to Dr. Eduardo and Isaida Sanchez for their support of one of the club’s departments. The ceremony, held […]
Posted on July 11, 2013
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Four hens per acre better than one for the pot The town once called Cowford is one step closer to sharing a new commonality with the progressive metropolises of Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, but not with an urban amenity – instead by reconnecting with its rural roots and the chickens that historically […]
Posted on July 11, 2013
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Now that it’s finally open, San Marco Boulevard is one of the few roundabout regulated streets in Duval County. Do you know what to do in a roundabout? Whether you’re an expert from your European travels, or a relative newbie, you can test your knowledge of roundabout laws below. Ready? Let’s go! 1. Traffic in […]
Posted on July 11, 2013
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Jacksonville executive and business partners plan to purchase and renovate Downtown building Cats have nine lives, or so the adage says. If true, the Jaguar painted on the river side of the Bostwick Building at 101 East Bay Street in downtown Jacksonville may lend new life to a group of investors planning to purchase the […]
Posted on July 11, 2013
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Leadership Jacksonville, an organization that develops youth and adult leaders in Northeast Florida, recently celebrated the graduation of its 2013 class, pictured, including area residents Jonathan Cantor, Angela Gieras, Michael Miller, Jamie Shelton, Nicole Thomas and Rollin Isbell. The year-long program brings together approximately 50 leaders from throughout the community to learn about the First […]
Posted on July 11, 2013
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Avondale resident Jennifer Virzera expected to hear the latest information about the future of Silver Springs when she attended a recent public forum at the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Jacksonville. What she came away with is a notion that is almost too good for many environmentalists to believe could ever become reality. Virzera and many […]