Great Cities Symposium

Great Cities Symposium
Scenic Jacksonville welcomed Bob Buckhorn, former Mayor of Tampa, FL, to the Garden Club for an evening of inspiration in early October. Buckhorn (left) was pictured with Yves Rathle, Barbara and William Harrell.

It was a big night for host, Scenic Jacksonville, as the nonprofit welcomed the Bob Buckhorn to speak at the 2022 Great Cities Symposium on Oct. 12. The Garden Club of Jacksonville played host to a stout crowd that gathered to gain insight from Buckhorn, the former Mayor of Tampa, as they have in the past from two prior speakers as part of the ongoing series.

Buckhorn shared his vision that helped to transform Tampa, creating rapid growth and increased vibrancy of Tampa’s urban core during his two terms as mayor of Tampa from 2011-2019.  With his administration’s focus on community engagement, infill development, business partnership and the previously underutilized Hillsborough River; Buckhorn led Tampa’s transformation into what is now a top city for corporate relations, private equity and start-up energy, with thriving young professionals participating further in its economic landscape.

Courtenay Wilson with Agnes Danciger, Martha Barrett, Julie Handley and Dottie Nutant
Courtenay Wilson with Agnes Danciger, Martha Barrett, Julie Handley and Dottie Nutant

Scenic Jacksonville expects stakeholders to utilize strong takeaways from the gatherings, which it hopes will enable a more vibrant Jacksonville for future generations. The event doubles as a primary fundraiser for Scenic Jacksonville, which helps it further its mission, thanks to generous sponsors.

Scenic Jacksonville, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan environmental organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the scenic character and beauty of Jacksonville, Florida. More can be found online at www.scenicjax.org

Mark Grandin with Ginny Myrick, Joel Embry, Skip and Peggy Allcorn
Mark Grandin with Ginny Myrick, Joel Embry, Skip and Peggy Allcorn
Kady Yellow with Perry Reynolds and Brandi Mathews
Kady Yellow with Perry Reynolds and Brandi Mathews
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