Local Folks: Cliff Leonard

By Jennifer Jensen Avondale sculptor honors the fallen More than 20 years ago, something caught Cliff Leonard’s eye, and he decided to try a new hobby. The object was a […]
Women’s Center of Jacksonville celebrates ‘Women, Words & Wisdom’

“Women, Words, & Wisdom” was the theme of the Women’s Center of Jacksonville’s recent speaker event. Held at The Schultz Center on Aug. 26 – Equality Day, which commemorates the […]
Rise and Grind: Skateboarders celebrate opening of Artist Walk Skate Park

By Michele Leivas Skateboarders, bladers and roller-skaters alike dropped in to celebrate the official opening of Riverside’s Artist Walk Skate Park last month. Skaters joined Mayor Donna Deegan, District 7 […]
You asked for it: Backflow preventer exemptions

By Michele Leivas The Resident recently heard from a reader with a question regarding an article in our May edition on the periodic testing of backflow preventers required by JEA. […]
Discover OLLI: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to host open house Sept. 10

By Susan Brandenburg The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) – a program for “curious knowledge seekers” aged 50 and over – will host a free “Discover OLLI” open house from […]
School board chair: Changing education landscape requires public schools to adapt, innovate

By Jennifer Logue In an era of school choice and new technologies, public schools are going to have to adapt, innovate and start marketing themselves to keep students enrolled and […]
Mayo internship ‘sparks’ student’s interest in science

A Wolfson School for Advanced Studies student had an opportunity to intern at the Mayo Clinic this summer through its Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK) mentorship […]
Angelwood celebrates ‘Soaring Possibilities’

“Soaring Possibilities” was the theme of the 2024 Angelwood Annual Celebration, held Aug. 17 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. This year’s gala featured a more informal resort/beach […]
Wishmakers Ball celebrates30 years of wishes

Make-A-Wish of Central and North Florida celebrated 30 years of granting wishes last week at the Wishmakers Ball Jacksonville. Held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, the annual […]