Kegs ‘n Eggs on the rooftop
Intuition Aleworks teamed up with the Black Sheep Restaurant on July 16 to benefit Hens in Jax, the grassroots group trying to spur change to residential zoning for chicken coops. The six-course eggs and beer dinner pairings, which included delicacies such as poutine with fried duck egg, mini truffled egg toast and Intuition Ale ice […]
Shircliff Society unites young professionals for a cause
Fun and food – especially when it’s nonperishable items collected for the St. Vincent’s Food Pantry – are a winning combination for the Shircliff Society. Young professionals donated food items for diabetics at last month’s Party for the Pantry, held at Pele’s Wood Fire. Josh Cockrell, one of the Society’s original founders, said, “We started […]
“La Caroline” friends, patrons enjoy rock opera preview
Dr. Wayne Wood and Douglas Coleman teamed up to help local author, playwright, singer and musician Jennifer Chase bring to life the rich history of the French in Jacksonville. Musical excerpts of Chase’s rock opera “La Caroline” were performed live by the cast and band at the Riverside home of Dr. Wayne Wood in late […]
Busy attorneys find time to spin tales of intrigue, suspense and fantasy
Timothy J. McDermott, 63, a shareholder with the law firm of Akerman Senterfitt, practices in civil litigation and loves a good story. “I have always enjoyed being creative. Whether it be in how I approach legal issues in the practice of law, or my avocation of painting acrylic artwork (www.tmacgallery.com), or my relationships with my […]
Swimming with gators holds no allure for locals
While many people feel that it’s great to be a Florida Gator, they are usually referring to their affection for the football team. The idea of swimming with a gator nearby is actually not so great. That is why San Marco resident Talmadge Hunt was so alarmed to see an eight-foot alligator swimming next to […]
Closing libraries limits future to “go anywhere”
Grassroots efforts continue for straw ballot initiative Start Here. Go Anywhere. That’s the slogan for the Jacksonville Public Libraries. But local residents may be forced to go elsewhere if Mayor Alvin Brown’s proposed budget is passed, compelling the closure of six libraries including the neighborhood branches of San Marco and Willowbranch. To comply with the […]
Wilderness artist works both exciting and engaging
Artist brings area parks and woods indoors An artist and devoted lover of the outdoors, Kathy Stark doesn’t have to choose between the two. She spends as much time hiking and kayaking as she does in front of the canvas. Her two passions are coming together in Wilderness of North Florida’s Parks, a multi-faceted arts […]
Cummer officials, supporters ‘giddy’ about museum’s makeover
Hope McMath and other officials at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens are giddy about the expected completion next month of a $4.6 million makeover they believe will change the complexion of Riverside Avenue. “We’re creating the synergies that could elevate not just this neighborhood but the entire city,” McMath, the museum’s director, told […]
