Thomas Wilbur Trout Jr.
July 23, 1927 – February 9, 2023 Thomas Wilbur Trout JR, lovingly known as Tom and “Papa,” peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 9th, 2023. Anyone who was fortunate enough to meet Tom knows that he was a uniquely uplifting person who always made time for […]
The End (of Jacksonville’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum)
Jacksonville’s Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Jacksonville has closed its doors after 30 years. The museum’s final day open to the public was Jan. 31. Museum Director Cheryl McCain said the museum’s closure is “bittersweet” for her. As a Navy veteran, she likened the end of the Jacksonville museum to the decommissioning of a ship: “You […]
Volunteers in Medicine honors Women with Heart
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) held its annual Women with Heart Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Florida Blue Conference Center. Each year, this luncheon celebrates honorees selected for “their commitment to leadership, advocacy, and the health of our community,” explained a VIM press release. At this 7th annual event, the Women with Heart honorees […]
San Marco Beer Fest returns to the Square: Local craft brews, live music headline Spring festival
After its successful debut last year, the San Marco Beer Fest is on tap with big plans underway to celebrate year two on Saturday, April 1. Balis Park, in the heart of San Marco Square, will again play host to the family-friendly event — complete with activities and entertainment for all to enjoy — including, […]
The early shoppers get the treasure: Garden Club of Jacksonville host 2023 Flea Market Preview Party
The Garden Club of Jacksonville hosted its 2023 Flea Market Preview Party on Friday, Feb. 24. Held at its Riverside Club Room, the preview party was open to members and non-members alike and offered a sneak peek and early shopping for Saturday’s main event. Roughly 250 shoppers were able to peruse inventory and grab a […]
Ortega Elementary School celebrates 100 years of educating students
From a one-story, Wood Frame Vernacular-style building, now a private residence, at 4280 Longfellow Street to the beautiful Mediterranean Revival-style school at 4010 Baltic Street, Ortega Elementary School has educated thousands of students living in Ortega and surrounding neighborhoods for a century. On Thursday, March 30, 6-8 p.m., the school will open its doors to […]
FDOT hosts final public meeting for proposed I-95 improvements from I-10 to Beaver Street
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) hosted its final public hearing for the I-95 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from I-10 to Beaver Street on Feb. 2. A kick-off meeting was first held last August to introduce the study and its proposed improvements along this corridor of the I-95 to the public and open […]
Former Reddi-Arts location in San Marco prepares for new chapter
The whimsical murals along the exterior of the former Reddi-Arts building at 1037 Hendricks Avenue in San Marco have been painted over and the walls are now a pristine white as the buildings await a new future under new ownership. According to county records, Chase Properties, Inc. first purchased the property at 1037 Hendricks Avenue […]
