Aquatic nonprofit still struggling to bring major attraction to city
Four years after a small group of like-minded individuals formed a nonprofit to bring an aquarium to Jacksonville, it may seem as though not much has been done. But Erika Sepega, volunteer treasurer and website administrator for AquaJax, doesn’t see it that way at all. “There are hurdles and roadblocks a project like this runs […]
Murray Hill mural project blooming
The Murray Hill Mural Project continues to grow, in some cases figuratively. The latest design, on the northwest face of a building on the Florida Christian Apartments campus, features a modern take on flora. “I wanted something vintage, classic, floral but with a fresh, modern look,” said Nicole Holderbaum, the Jacksonville Beach artist known as […]
New kayak launch sites to improve access, maybe perceptions
Paddle sport enthusiast Keith Keller is hoping the Jacksonville City Council’s decision last month to spend almost $3 million to create public access points on the river will help launch not only more kayaks but a change in public perception about using personal watercraft downtown. Keller, who grew up in San Marco, has spent his […]
Oaklawn Cemetery expands with new facilities
Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel and Cemetery plans to expand its facility located on San Jose Boulevard to include a new chapel, Life Well Celebrated Center, a spacious funeral reception area, and expanded parking facilities for funerals and memorial services. The planned expansion will take place on six acres formerly owned by the Shad family, which has […]
St. Nicholas residents differ about LED streetlight installation
New LED street lights have been coming to St. Nicholas, and not all residents are happy about it. In early 2016, the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Electric Authority launched a multi-year effort to upgrade all existing high pressure sodium (HPS) street lights with new LED lights, said Gerri Boyce, media relations coordinator for […]
Master plan aims for zero bike/pedestrian deaths
When it comes to walking and bicycling, Jacksonville – which notches nearly 40 bicycle and pedestrian fatalities each year – has a reputation of being one of the most dangerous cities in the nation. To transform the city into the kind of walkable, street-friendly place where future businesses may settle and millennials might want to […]
Riverkeeper serious about fighting dredging project
After five years of negotiations with the Jacksonville Port Authority and the Army Corps of Engineers, the St. Johns Riverkeeper is ready to take off the gloves and file a lawsuit within 30 days regarding the proposed St. Johns River dredging project, said Riverkeeper Lisa Rinaman. Rinaman discussed the dredging issue and two other legislative […]
First Watch planned for Brooklyn/Riverside
First Watch, the “daytime” café, which has three locations already in Jacksonville, is coming to Brooklyn Station. The breakfast-brunch-and-lunch restaurant will take over the more than 4,000-square-foot free-standing building that formerly housed the Corner Bakery Café at 192 Riverside Ave., said Eric Davidson, a spokesman for Regency Centers, which owns the shopping center. First Watch […]
