New city bike/ped coordinator to give voice to cyclists, walkers
Amy Ingles, Jacksonville’s new Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator, knows of what she speaks and practices what she preaches. A native of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, the Riverside resident has “lived quite happily without owning a car for nearly four years” and is an avid bicycle commuter, riding nearly nine miles from her office downtown to attend a […]
Museum director resigns, reflects on career path
Hope McMath, the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens’ self-described “reluctant” director is stepping down. She served in that position for seven years, and was a member of the museum’s staff for 22 years. Holly Keris, also a Riverside resident, and the museum’s Chief Curator, will take on the additional role of Chief Operating Officer […]
Summer soiree a celebration of philanthropy
In a celebration of philanthropy, Shircliff Society members and guests gathered for a summer soiree, held July 30 at St. Vincent’s Spirituality Center. One of two annual social events that provide a mix-and-mingle opportunity for prospective members to learn about the young professionals group and its fundraising projects, the get-together was catered by St. Vincent’s […]
Historic Life release arrives for newcomers, visitors alike
The Resident Community News Group’s annual Historic Life – Neighbors and Newcomers Guide is now available at hundreds of local businesses in the historic districts and select newsstand locations. The 100-page guide, which made its debut August 1, takes an in-depth look at each of the seven neighborhoods served by the local community newspaper group. […]
Precinct and polling locations have changed in Council District 5
Come election time Tuesday, Aug. 30, residents living in District 5 – the area of Jacksonville represented by City Council President Lori Boyer – may find either their polling location and/or congressional district have changed. During a Town Hall meeting sponsored by the San Marco Preservation Society, Boyer announced that City Council passed Ordinance 2016-410 […]
Yellow muck causes Millers Creek Board concern
Although the Millers Creek Special Tax District Board of Directors had recommended setting the yearly assessment at the maximum amount allowed by city ordinance, it was not tax money that got Millers Creek residents stirred up during its Non-Ad Valorem Public hearing July 18. With no residents speaking against the amount of the additional tax, […]
Portion of River Road now one way to relieve speeding
Residents are now finding relief from speeding and congestion stemming from public fishing in Riverfront Park. Jacksonville’s Department of Public Works will soon be modifying traffic flow in front of the park by converting the section of River Road between Laverne Street and Landon Avenue into a one-way street. Prior to the change, the roadway […]
St. Johns Village businesses in process of relocating
With the news that St. Johns Village will fall to the wrecking ball in the near future for redevelopment as apartments, two of the shopping center’s few remaining retail businesses are looking for new locations. The Loop Pizza Grill plans to serve patrons until the end of November at its Fishweir Creek waterfront location, while […]
