Sentimentalism not enough to stop progress Live Oaks bite the dust for Overland Bridge project
When progress hits sentimental history head on, even though there may be a strong and vocal group of advocates for preserving that history, progress seems to win nearly every time. This too is the case with an aspect of the Overland Bridge Project. About 25 years ago, residents of the South Shores neighborhood and of […]
A big night, several steps closer to pediatric distinction
Patrons and proud supporters of the initiatives of Wolfson Children’s Hospital came together to celebrate the most anticipated social event of the season. The Opening Night Party, titled BOXWOODS & BowTies- A modern twist on Southern Traditions was held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center Dec. 5. With the mission clearly in focus, over 400 […]
River Garden Gala continues to draw generous patrons
The River Garden gala has helped educate the general community about the unique nature of the facilities, its national reputation as a model elder care agency, and what a special role it plays in our community. Jeff Parker and his wife Debbie chaired this year’s River Garden of Eden Gala and invited a long list […]
Go Giver – Natalie Schoof
Volunteering was nurtured in Natalie Schoof’s soul from an early age. “I’m so blessed because I’ve had a family that cares for others…my sister Aimee, a film producer in California, started a yoga program for homeless shelters entirely taught by volunteer yoga instructors she recruited,” said Schoof. “My mom, Stephanie, was the world’s greatest ‘band […]
Senior swimmers defy old age
Campaign for aquatic center Four Jacksonville men are convinced they’ve found the fountain of youth, but there’s no fountain and it’s no secret. Their life-giving water is the indoor pool at Naval Air Station Jacksonville where Roger “Tiger” Holmes, 93, and Ed Graves, 91, both of Ortega, John Corse, 91, of Avondale and Bill Adams, […]
David Moomaw, M.D.
Dr. David Moomaw, 90, has a wealth of memories of practicing medicine in Riverside/Avondale since moving here in 1955 and until his retirement in 1996. He started his private internal medicine and cardiology practice in the Medical Arts Building at 5 Points where he stayed for 20 years, before joining a group practice that included […]
St. Mark’s honors Assistant Head Lee, retiring after three decades
After 32 years in service at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, Assistant Head of School Karen Lee retired last month. A celebration of her service was held on Dec. 15 at the school. Lee taught grades three and six before becoming Assistant Head of School in 2003. She was 11 years old when her family […]
River project to create fish habitat completed
There’s a new housing development on the St. Johns River – or should we say IN the river. And if aquatic researchers’ predictions are confirmed, the fish and other marine life are going to greatly benefit from the Jacksonville Reefing project. In early December, workers placed tons of large chunks of concrete from barges at […]
