Jacksonville-Kenan-Flagler Competitive Assessment
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Attempted child abduction in Ortega
Please be on the lookout for this vehicle! THIS IS FORWARDED FROM THE ORTEGA FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN. “Please share this with Ortega Forest and Stockton school. It is from a. neighbor and the names have been changed. Yesterday afternoon, while riding his bike, our son, Bill, was followed by a car for 3 blocks on […]
Irma’s impact not over for unforeseeable future
Boyer calls immediate response good. The numbers are still being tallied but one thing is certain: Hurricane Irma has given San Marco a lot to think about. The historic storm that sent the St. Johns River over its banks Sept. 11, 2017 hit the historic district hard. District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer said the cost […]
New multi-family housing gets DIA ‘thumbs up’
City Council approval needed for REV Grant What began as a five-story, 50-unit urban-style apartment building has tripled in size in 18 months. When the plans were submitted to the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) in April 2017, the proposed project had grown. In January 2016, The Resident reported a vacant lot behind Clara’s Tidbits […]
Shindig shines for Sanctuary’s 25th
The 25th Annual Sanctuary Shindig could not have had a more appropriate theme – Keep Shining – held 10 days after Hurricane Irma darkened the skies. Over 200 attended the casual evening of music by Junco Royals, and food by Bono’s and Pastiche Catering. New products from Pallets With a Purpose, and an auction, including […]
Local professionals break out their red shoes
An evening gathering was recently held to celebrate the very best work of Ronald McDonald and his favorite young professionals group. The leaders of the Red Shoe Crew held their annual event, Fries With That Wine, to drive interest in the mission of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville and gain strength from the […]
Lawyers gather to raise funds for legal aid
Local and state attorneys, firm staffers and JALA supporters gathered Sept. 19 – after rescheduling due to Hurricane Irma – to hear keynote speaker the Honorable Jorge Labarga, Chief Justice of Florida Supreme Court, at the 18th Annual Robert J. Beckham Equal Justice Awards Celebration, held at the Omni Hotel downtown. The silent auction raised […]
Ministry builds bridges for elderly, fills the gap
Hart Felt Ministries gathered its most fervent supporters at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse Sept. 29 for an evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising. Through its mission to support seniors through a network of community volunteers, the organization provides, at no charge, non-medical services that build lasting relationships with elders in our community. By demonstrating love […]
