More development in store for Southbank
Local team wins initial bid for JEA property If zoning and other allowances from the City of Jacksonville line up favorably, the property could become the home of a mixed-use development constructed by local developers Peter Rummell and Mike Balanky. They teamed up as Elements Development of Jacksonville LLC to submit a proposal, which was […]
Avondale student makes regional finals
Carly Crump, a senior at The Episcopal School of Jacksonville, broke a 10-year state losing streak by being named a Regional Finalist in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology 2014 for her investigation of the transmission of the dengue virus in mosquitoes. The last time a student from Florida was a Regional Finalist […]
Willowbranch Library updates blog is live
For the latest news about the Willowbranch Library repair project, the Jacksonville Public Library has provided a blog to keep residents informed. www.WillowbranchLibraryUpdates.wordpress.com If you have photos or information to share, please send it directly to Kathy Lussier, [email protected]
Community Meeting Notice: Willow Branch Library
Willowbranch Branch Library water intrusion repair project update WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 6 pm WHERE: Riverside Avenue Christian Church 2841 Riverside Avenue between Cherry St. and Mallory St. Neighbors are invited to hear an update from the City of Jacksonville Public Works Department regarding the ongoing issues with water intrusion and the steps they are […]
Memorial Park Oktoberfest 2014
Despite a somewhat soggy start on Friday night, Memorial Park was transformed for two days into a German beer hall with traditional Oktoberfest beer, food and live music, creating an authentic Bavarian experience. Guests enjoyed traditional Oktoberfest songs, yodeling, slap-dancing and more by the Swinging Bavarians. Sponsored by the Memorial Park Association as a fundraiser […]
A ‘bear’ run in Lakeshore
Bears were everywhere at the Lakeshore Woman’s Club, and Jeannie Blaylock, Buddy Check 12 Jacksonville spokesperson, was there to accept 355 bears of all shapes, sizes and colors on behalf of Buddy Bear 2014. The campaign to collect bears for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy was launched on Oct. 1 and the Lakeshore Woman’s Club was […]
Pumpkin brigade welcomes fall by truckload
Ortega United Methodist Church members of all ages pitched in to unload more than 43,000 pounds of pumpkins from New Mexico. The youth group will sell these, along with a second full trailer-load of pumpkins, throughout October to raise funds for youth missions. “This is our largest fundraiser to benefit the youth at the church,” […]
Barbara Jean Coleman Richardson
Barbara Richardson cherishes her two grown children, two grandsons and close friends more deeply because of a tragedy she experienced early in life. Her carefree childhood growing up in Ortega with mother Pearl Johnson Coleman of Jacksonville and father Leonard Coleman abruptly changed when Pearl died at age 24. Barbara was just six and her […]
