Contractor gives profit back to Memorial Park Association
After the completion of the restoration of Memorial Park’s center oval green, members of the Memorial Park Association and officials from the City of Jacksonville met in the park Nov. 22 with representatives of J. B. Coxwell Contracting, Inc., who presented the association with a check for $30,000. J.B. Coxwell had been awarded the $283,000 […]
Future of Lakeside corner finally revealed
For months, passersby have been teased by a series of signs advertising some pretty outlandish businesses coming to the corner of San Juan Avenue and Herschel Street, the former site of a gas station and tire company owned by the Thebaut family. John Williams, who purchased the 0.34-acre property at 4323 Herschel St. in May, […]
Bishopgate Lane right-of-way to remain open to river
After publishing in November that Atlanta-based TriBridge Residential, LLC had applied to have 10 feet on either side of Bishopgate Lane deeded to the development, The Resident was notified the deed application was withdrawn. An earlier design indicating multifamily apartment buildings on both sides of Bishopgate Lane with a connecting arch over the right-of-way would […]
A glamorous gala for Clara White Mission
It’s a celebration of the mission, as well as 12 years of the Pearls & Cufflinks, a masquerade gala on behalf of The Clara White Mission. The Citi Card headquarters played host and doubled up as one of the lead sponsors for this year’s star-studded fundraiser. Jacksonville’s finest supporters of the Clara White Mission came […]
An evening of Pure Imagination at River Garden Gala
If Willy Wonka walked into the room at the 24th Annual River Garden Gala, he would have felt right at home. From the Oompa Loompas to the land of the lollipops, the décor made for an entertaining evening for gala patrons Nov. 12 at the Sawgrass Marriott. In addition to the candy-covered backdrops, the black-tie […]
Rollin’ on the river at Red, White and Blues
The North Florida School of Special Education welcomed guests and sponsors to the 7th annual Red, White and Blues fundraising event Nov. 18 at the riverfront estate of Gary McCalla. McCalla has hosted the annual food and wine event at his property on the river for the past several years and exhibits exemplary dedication to […]
The Loop lands on new location
Fans of The Loop Pizza Grill won’t have far to go to dine at its newest waterfront location. After months of speculation among local residents, it was announced Nov. 18 that The Loop would become the first tenant in The Bridge at Sadler Point, a multi-use 18,000-square-foot building at 4619 Roosevelt Blvd., with entrance to […]
The Players Championship Center at Wolfson receives $2 million for endowment
PGA Tour Golfer Jim Furyk and his wife, Tabitha, who are building a home in San Marco, were on hand Nov. 21 along with The Players Championship Executive Director Matt Rapp and the Red Coats, to present a $2 million check to Wolfson Children’s Hospital to help further endow child health, wellness and injury prevention […]
