Riverside House restoration complete
Local contractor lent knowledge, insight By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News One of the area’s “forces for good” is also a fundraising powerhouse. During the past 90 years, the Junior League of Jacksonville has raised millions for the more than 50 community agencies it supports. But sometimes the focus needs to be turned inwards. […]
Scholarship recipients thankful for musical resource in Jacksonville
Friday Musicale a friend to music By Nancy Lee Bethea Resident Community News Riverside’s Friday Musicale has been an ally to Northeast Florida musicians since 1890 when Claudia L’Engle Adams invited friends to her downtown Jacksonville home each Friday to study and enjoy music. The Friday Musicale, located at 645 Oak Street, not only provides […]
Mt. Acosta Classic raises funds for two Jared Bynum scholarships
Exceeding expectations – just like the life of Jared Bynum – the organizers and sponsors of the Mt. Acosta Classic were able to present a check last month that was well in excess of $11,000 to the Rev. Gary Webber, pastor of Southside Baptist Church, where the Jared Bynum Scholarship Fund is administered. Each $5,000 […]
2013 Preservation Awards
And the award goes to … Several residents and groups in Riverside/Avondale were honored last month at the annual Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission’s 2013 Preservation Awards. Those honored include Jeanmarie Grimsley, Wayne Wood and Riverside Preservation for their role in the heritage education exhibit “Historic Riverside Avondale: Jacksonville’s Hidden Gem” at Jacksonville International Airport, Mike […]
JTA modifies Riverside Trolley service
Starting Monday, June 3, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority will no longer offer trolley services in the downtown segment of Jacksonville. The Authority is discontinuing all operations north of the Jacksonville Landing to the St. James Building, and east to the City Hall Annex Building. The Riverside Trolley will run every ten minutes, Monday through Friday […]
Eagle Scout project honors Fallen Heroes
Attending the dedication ceremony of the Fallen Heroes Memorial at Nathan Bedford Forrest High School back in February, Harrison Conyers IV thought the area around it looked rather shabby. “It was full of weeds and didn’t look so good,” he said. Conyers decided to make the memorial his Eagle Scout project, planning a perennial garden […]
South Jacksonville Historic Buildings – A Center of Activity
Editor’s Note: A story in the March issue of The Resident News incorrectly identified property under redevelopment as the San Marco Train Station. Astute readers brought the error to our attention so The Resident reached out to a local historian to set the record straight. South Jacksonville is taking on a new life. Two of […]
Metro Park noise survey doesn’t measure lower frequencies
Residents complain about rumble, vibration of bass sounds – Last month a noise survey was conducted to determine how nearby neighborhoods are affected by concert events at Metropolitan Park, and the outcome is a medley of voices seeking the harmony of compromise. Results from a City of Jacksonville study of noise levels at Welcome to […]
