Celebrating miracles, honoring the best and brightest
It was a night to celebrate the effort and hard work of our region’s best trauma team, not to mention, the work of the forces outside of our human strength and duty- the divine. The seventh annual black tie gala, A Night for Heroes, honors the hardworking men and women from Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, […]
Red rose ball a night for lovers
The Valentine’s Day celebration of the 33rd Annual St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation’s Red Rose Ball was a smash on the day for lovers. Patrons arrived in their very best, as couples celebrated their special day in a special way with St. Vincent’s HealthCare goals and initiatives in mind. With their latest mission titled, HeartSmart, a […]
Unity Plaza director shares big ideas, bright future
It’s already been touted as an event space and gathering location, festival hot spot, music amphitheater and, if the newly slated Executive Director of Unity Plaza had her way, it would already be complete and full of activity. “It’s really so much fun when capital, ideas and architects come together. It’s just really cool,” said […]
Public comment – does it work?
Citizens want clarification on right By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Last month The City of Jacksonville Ethics Commission sent a formal request to Attorney General Pam Bondi for a legal opinion to clarify the new “right to public comment” law (Section 286.0114 Florida Statutes, effective date Oct. 1, 2013.) This new law requires […]
Food fight in Hemming Plaza looms
Proposed new code will restrict food truck owners adversely By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Food truck owners in Jacksonville swarmed City Council Chambers last month, fighting what appears to be ill-conceived legislation that would put more restrictions on the popular mobile eateries. Approximately 200 people – mostly opposed to the pending, far-from-final bill […]
Improving the commercial development process
Retailers, developers and city officials work through frustrations to find better solutions By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News Sometimes out of the most seemingly disharmonious moments emerge unity, or, at least, a path to better communication and a deeper understanding between all parties. There is hope that this was the case during an often-contentious February […]
Cathy Watkiss
Longtime Jacksonville area resident Cathy Watkiss fell in love with San Marco long before she actually lived there. Watkiss, who grew up at the beach, came to town frequently as a child and teenager for shopping and family outings. So, many years later when she and husband Dale moved to the area, she knew how […]
Baseball leagues bring out the best in players
Focus is on attitude, not amenities In baseball it may be one, two, three strikes you’re out, but at neighborhood ballparks, kids are all in for the fun and friendship that makes the experience a true winner. Children living in the neighborhoods of San Marco, St. Nicholas and San Jose mark the arrival of spring […]
