John Bunker
At any given moment, local fine artist John Bunker can be found consulting with museums or discussing the upcoming season of the 2016 Riverside Fine Arts Association Concert Series, but what he really wants to do is paint in his home studio in Ortega. Bunker grew up in White Springs where he describes a remarkable […]
Local bank signs merger agreement with regional company
Sometime in first quarter 2016, residents will see another local bank change its name and its charter. Earlier this year, Florida Bank was acquired by IberiaBank, and now The Jacksonville Bank will also lose its local nomenclature. Georgia-based banking company Ameris Bancorp announced on Oct. 1 the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Jacksonville […]
Long-awaited library opening set for Nov. 14
Patrons will soon enjoy their neighborhood library once again when the Willowbranch Branch Library re-opens on Saturday, Nov. 14. A grand re-opening celebration is planned for noon at the front entrance, 2875 Park St., with remarks from District 14 Councilman Jim Love, Board of Library Trustees member Sybil Ansbacher, Library Director Barbara Gubbin, Library Region […]
Changing face of ‘homelessness’ addressed with new campus
The I.M. Sulzbacher Center vision of “ending homelessness one person at a time” just got closer to fulfillment. At Transformations, the Center’s annual fundraiser, guests were delighted to hear great news: Sulzbacher Center is planning to build a new campus for women, children, and families, aptly named Sulzbacher Village. After 20 years of offering comprehensive […]
