The District partners going separate, yet amicable ways

The District partners going separate, yet amicable ways

Developer Peter Rummell of San Marco has parted ways with his partner and fellow developer, Michael Balanky, of the Southbank. The duo, who had jointly founded the company Elements Development of Jacksonville LLC, had planned together to develop The District – Life Well Lived, until Rummell decided to go it alone. The Southbank healthy living […]

Local entrepreneur putting handprint on 5 Points

Local entrepreneur putting handprint on 5 Points

Although still working through his due diligence on the property at 1030 Oak Street in 5 Points, entrepreneur Steve Williams has a dream for the spot where Richard’s Sandwich Shoppe served breakfast and lunch since 1980. Richard Abboud, owner of the popular lunch spot, entered into a tentative agreement with Williams in April to sell […]

Abandoned bicycles serve good purpose for new lives

Abandoned bicycles serve good purpose for new lives

Officers in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s Zone 4 Walking Beat know firsthand crime often occurs when someone lacks gainful employment. They also know getting and keeping a job depends on having reliable transportation to a bus stop or to the workplace. If you don’t have a car, a bicycle can be the next best thing. […]

Cultural Council celebrated best and brightest

Cultural Council celebrated  best and brightest

The iconic 17th island green at the Tournament Players Championship appropriately painted the backdrop for the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s annual Arts Awards. Thanks to generous sponsors, including the TPC and presenting sponsor Regions Bank, the 40th Annual Arts Awards celebration was one to remember. The undertaking was a work of art in itself, […]

Changing lives in the name of burgers and fries

Changing lives in the name  of burgers and fries

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville held its annual McGala May 21, as the Sawgrass Marriott transformed into a Mardi Gras masquerade. The organization specializes in creating a “home away from home” for children and their families undergoing challenging treatments at local pediatric hospitals. This year’s gala celebrated the nonprofit’s ability to ease the emotional […]

DA wins Grammy recognition

DA wins Grammy recognition

The Music Department at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has been selected as one of the top three high school music programs in the country by the Grammy Foundation. DA was selected as a 2016 Gold Signature School, and will receive a $3,500 grant from the Foundation to benefit the school’s music department. Dennis […]

Local teens take superhero personas to new heights

Local teens take superhero personas to new heights

Coming soon to a theater near you and … in Kenya. “The Pride Part II,” a locally produced Christian film, debuts first at the Murray Hill Theatre this month and then heads overseas for its international debut later this summer. The superhero-themed films were produced by D-Life Ministry, a youth group at St. John’s Presbyterian […]

Local school stands test of time; celebrates 100 years in education

Local school stands test of time; celebrates 100 years in education

It’s not every year that a school gets to celebrate a centennial anniversary. Those words from Dinah Stewart, principal of Central Riverside Elementary School, kicked off a day-long celebration on May 19, beginning with posting of the colors at 9 a.m. on the school lawn. After acknowledging distinguished guests, which included former principals and teachers, […]