TPO moves to new state-of-the-art center
It was with great fanfare Nov. 12 that the North Florida Transportation Planning Organization officially opened the doors of its new Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) at 980 N. Jefferson St. The North Florida TPO, which formerly had its headquarters on the Southbank in a JTA-owned building on Prudential Drive, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for […]
Trained for terrorism, K9 dogs “married” to trainers
For dogs trained to help combat terrorist attacks, the bond with their trainers is similar to a marriage, said TSA K9 trainer Donald “Bubba” Deason. “When you are working with a dog you are working with an individual that can’t communicate with you. They know only what you teach them,” said Deason. “Your dog reads […]
Remnants of Oriental Gardens removed
Former tourist attraction filled in for development Oriental Gardens Road, just off San Jose Boulevard in San Marco, was once home to Jacksonville’s darling of botanical bliss – its namesake, Oriental Gardens. In operation from 1937 until the land was sold in 1954 and platted for 33 new homes, all that remained until recently were […]
City’s tree canopy exists today thanks to charter amendment
New tree planting initiative unveiled The gathering early on the morning of Nov. 4 at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens included a Who’s Who of arboreal preservation. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Tree Charter Amendment, Scenic Jacksonville Inc. and Greenscape of Jacksonville, Inc. threw a party and also launched a year-long tree-planting […]
Young men’s social club built future leaders
Hi-Y reunion planned Mack Crenshaw remembers that his Hi-Y club at Robert E. Lee High School met at 7:30 on Monday evenings, that Jimmy Terrell kept humorous minutes, and that he often dashed from basketball practice to make it on time. Jack Milne remembers that those meetings ended with a friendship circle, devotional and the […]
Life at its best, thanks to Ohio company
The first phase of the Memorial Park restoration and renovation project was underway in November with cleaning of the park’s centerpiece, the statue Life. The project was in the very capable hands of McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory, Inc., one of only three major companies in the United States that do this kind of work, according […]
Favorite lunch spot for politicians makes way for gas station
Not many businesses have the opportunity to go out on top. Judging by the number of recent and long-time customers who are dismayed that Two Doors Down shut its door on Nov. 25, Norman Abraham had a great run. “We built a great following here, the business has been wonderful,” said Abraham, a Lakeside resident. […]
Libations, music and the Treaty Oak
Live music serenaded donors as they tasted an incredible selection of wines, cheeses, charcuterie and local craft beers during Catholic Charities 12th Annual Festival D’Vine at Treaty Oak Park Nov. 6. Supporters listened to music and relaxed under the expansive branches of the Treaty Oak as they tasted delicacies from local restaurants and enjoyed a […]
