Stein family sees loved one’s memory live on at Jewish agency
Capping off its year-long celebration of 100 years “helping people help themselves,” Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) held a grand reopening Jan. 21 for its renovated and renamed Allison Stein Robbins Building. Previously known as the Dupont Building, the Allison Stein Robbins Building, at 6261 Dupont Station Court E in San Jose, is named […]
Local Jewish agencies agree to merge
The boards of directors for the Jewish Federation of Jacksonville and the Jewish Community Foundation of Northeast Florida unanimously approved the merger of the two organizations at separate meetings in December 2017. The Federation was established in 1939 as a fundraising organization to support the local and global Jewish community. Alan Margolies has been executive […]
FEMA buy-out a gift for St. Nicholas woman who lost everything
Amended Feb. 12, 2018 Bonnie Arnold said she never expected to get such a wonderful gift in such a disagreeable way. Last September Hurricane Irma destroyed her Reed Avenue home and her business, Bonnie’s Floral Designs. “The water was up to the windowsills,” she said. The river water, infused with sewage from a failed JEA […]
Property owner to take developer to court over proposed Southbank high-rise
The owner of the former Aetna building is continuing to fight the proposed development by Ventures Development on the adjacent vacant property on the Southbank. GV-IP Jacksonville Owner LLC is asking the Circuit Court to review a decision by the Downtown Development Review Board that granted several deviations to the plan to build a 13-story […]
Truck route ordinance would deter neighborhood cut-throughs
Truck drivers could soon be getting designated routes through Jacksonville to help them navigate the city while avoiding unnecessary trips down residential streets. District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer, who represents San Marco, said designated truck routes are common in most large cities, but this will be a first for Jacksonville. Ordinance 2017-807 would establish 52 […]
Mural artist’s unique style began as classroom teaching aid
Businesses in two of Jacksonville’s historic districts are spreading a message of love, thanks to the unique style of contemporary street artist – and second-grade teacher – Christopher Sweeney. The Vero Beach resident was first engaged by Murray Hill Preservation Society to add another mural to its growing collection. Sweeney came to Jacksonville in 2017 […]
Morning Star School classroom named after former student
At Morning Star School, bright futures are forged with love and care for some of Jacksonville’s most deserving children. The family of one of those children has never forgotten the warmth, concern and great start given to Sharon Cascone Ray, one of the first students of Morning Star back in 1956 when it was founded […]
Chance to shoot old schoolhouse brings out volunteers
Public School No. 4, also known as Annie Lytle Elementary School in Riverside, has long held an attraction for artists…graffiti artists, primarily, but local photographers were invited to the site to legally shoot photos inside and out…after first volunteering two hours of clean-up time. Gathering on Jan. 6, a couple dozen people came with shovels, […]
