Holiday tradition was in full swing on the Square with the return of San Marco Merchants Association’s (SMMA) annual Holiday Magic event on Saturday, Dec. 7. This family-friendly, free community […]
On Christmas Day 1924, Jacksonville residents gathered to celebrate the dedication of its new Memorial Park and honor the fallen Florida soldiers it commemorated from World War I. A hundred […]
By Guest Contributor Kim Clontz February 8 marks the 10th anniversary of the Friends of Boone Park South’s annual tree planting event, a community-driven effort...
In October, Sheri Webber was hired as the first executive director for the San Marco Preservation Society (SMPS). With several community events now under her...
Mixed reviews revealed on alley route for Emerald Trail Plans for the Riverside link of the Emerald Trail have sparked some debate among area property...
Neighborhood Association formed in wake of controversy Ortega residents expecting an update on the “Ortega Carriage House” Planned Unit Development (PUD) application got much more...
It was another vacation-perfect September day on St. Augustine’s Butler Beach until beachgoers found what appeared to be a live dolphin calf lying stranded on...
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital showcased “The Art of Style” at this year’s First Coast Design Show at the Prime F. Osborn III...
Historic Avondale hosts Christmas in Avondale It...
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Community efforts safeguard history, culture, and nature From the historic Oesterreicher-McCormick Cabin to the vibrant neighborhoods of Jacksonville, the story of Northeast Florida is one...
Recognizing the heroes who personify philanthropy In a world where visionaries drive transformative change, we take a moment to celebrate the excellence that inspires us...
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Leading by example, a valued mentor helps to make the future a bit brighter At her Ortega home, Helen Murchison Lane took a break from making phone calls on behalf […]
Institute the WOW factor Serious about fundraising, major nonprofit organizations typically employ a professional fundraiser, often a member of staff with the position of development director, to reach out to […]
There is an adage that says the more things change the more they stay the same. When it comes to serving the City of Jacksonville, this could be said of […]
Our cover girls – Mary Virginia Terry, Ellen Cavert, Betsy Ross Lovett and Helen Murchison Lane – are just a few of the many generous women in Northeast Florida who, […]
From the patriarch in his mid-90s to the young teens, generosity is second nature to members of Jacksonville’s Gefen/Jaffe/Zimmerman family. Growing up, Barbara Jaffe learned the importance of giving through […]
Grace Sarber vividly remembers the sad day her newborn sister, one of twin girls, died when she was five. Now, at 47, she is president of the organization her grandmother […]
In Northeast Florida, as throughout the country, young philanthropists are veering from their parents’ and grandparents’ traditional approaches to giving to their community. No less generous and passionate about their […]
It’s not unusual to have four generations of family members older than 21 working simultaneously with nonprofits like The Community Foundation, said Goldseker, who helps people articulate their philanthropic identity […]
A faithful believer shares her inspiration It’s not always a matter of means, but the gifts one is given There is a scripture passage which says, to whom much is […]
Helping to ‘level the playing field’ From education to healthcare to the arts to community efforts, Gasper and Irene Lazzara’s commitment to making life better for residents of Northeast Florida is […]
