What a Ball, Y’all
Cowford raises $288,000 The Cowford Ball presented by Morgan & Morgan, held Nov. 4 at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville, raised $288,000 for the American Cancer Society to “help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.” The western-style event, which included auctions of children’s artwork and entertainment by Dean Winter and the Heat, had a […]
Art Festival Celebrates 25 Years
The San Marco Art Festival was held in Balis Park on Saturday, Nov. 25, in celebration of its 25th year. Despite a rain-out for Sunday, festivalgoers still got to enjoy a packed San Marco Square and a special visit from Santa on Saturday. Art selections for the festival included paintings, sculpture, woodwork, glasswork and handmade […]
Commodore’s League Celebrates Change of Command
There’s a group of conscientious civic leaders that play host to dignitaries – from sports figures to top military brass, CEO’s, and other potential investors – welcoming them with a unique nautical approach to showcasing the City of Jacksonville. By way of a chartered boat, great food, fuel and generous donations from group members, the […]
Greenspace Guardians: How Stewards are Helping Preserve Local Parks
Riverside and Avondale are known for their beautiful parks and green spaces. But did you know that there is a small crew of volunteers who take time from their schedules to help maintain these little gems? In 2019, the Parks Committee of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) created a stewardship program that would elevate park preservation […]
Grant Approval Recommended for Cady Club in San Marco
At its December meeting, Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) recommended approval for grant funding for a new coffee shop and cocktail lounge planned for San Marco’s Kings Avenue. According to the DIA agenda packet, there are plans for tenant improvements at 1015 Kings Avenue for 9,300 square, split evenly across two stories for a “coffee […]
Investigation Underway Following Avondale Shooting
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Homicide and Crime Scene Unit detectives were on scene in Avondale following a Saturday night shooting last month that left one man dead. At roughly 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, officers responded to the 3800 block of St. Johns Avenue, near Montgomery place after a 911 call was received reporting […]
Edgecombe Hired to Oversee Riverfront, Parks
The Jessie Ball duPont Fund has hired Laura Phillips Edgecombe as Principal, Downtown Public Spaces. Edgecombe will be an Executive on Loan to the City of Jacksonville, working with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, with responsibility for facilitating the equitable activation of Downtown public spaces for the benefit of all Jaxsons. Edgecombe […]
Riverside Skatepark begins taking shape
Progress at the incoming Riverside Skatepark is gliding ahead as construction crews continue bringing the new park beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge to life. When The Resident News last reported on the park in July, the only available images were design renderings of what the park would look like. Now, residents can actually see the […]
