Neighborhood News

All the latest news from the neighborhoods in our coverage areas.

Residents to make pre-emptive strike at anticipated traffic

By Lara Patangan Resident Community News In the 20 seconds it takes Shane Sheffield, a resident of Marco Place, to go outside to get his morning newspaper six cars whiz by, cutting through his otherwise quiet neighborhood. It’s an ongoing problem; one that he is concerned will be exacerbated by the planned East San Marco […]

Washington Post releases annual high school rankings

Three local schools rank in the top 15 For 16 years The Washington Post has ranked the nation’s high schools based on the academic challenges they provide to the students. This year 10 Duval County high schools made its annual America’s Most Challenging High Schools list, including Stanton College Prep, which ranked 7th in the […]

Fair winds of change at Cultural Council

By Susan D. Brandenburg Resident Community News When it comes to powerful Jacksonville advocates of the arts and culture, two names rise to the top repeatedly: Robert Arleigh White and Tony Allegretti. Each of these men is an icon of the arts community, each having taken major leadership roles in promoting and enhancing creativity on […]

Local artists get opportunity to enhance Downtown garage

May 26 deadline to submit proposals Springing off the success of last year’s “garage makeover,” the City of Jacksonville’s The Art in Public Places program, along with the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and the Office of Public Parking announced last month a state-wide call to artists for the Water Street Parking Garage Enhancement Project. […]

Local HAPPENINGS for May 2014

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Sat., May 3, noon, Riverside Park, 753 Park Street Join the overnight celebration as track walkers keep the light moving. For more information, visit relayforlife.org 3rd Annual RAP Bootlegger Ball Sat., May 3, 7 p.m., 1100 Stockton Street Flappers, food, and fun, including a casino room, entertainment, raffle, silent […]

One Spark was bright move for aquarium advocates

One Spark was bright move for aquarium advocates

AquaJax wins crowdfunding votes – It’s old news at this point that visitors to the 2nd annual One Spark crowdfunding festival put their money where their votes were for an aquarium in Downtown Jacksonville. But, the people behind AquaJax – the name of the advocacy group for a Jacksonville aquarium – are convinced that “the […]

Spruced up for spring

Spruced up for spring

The membership of the San Marco-based Rose Garden Circle are a positive group of ladies, matter of fact, they keep themselves busy be enriching the lives of others. As evidenced by the participation of membership at the spring beautification at the North Florida School of Special Education illustrates their ability to share in the beauty […]

Throwing out first pitch, Bolles legends retire jerseys

Throwing out first pitch,  Bolles legends retire jerseys

The Bolles School officially retired the numbers of alumnus Chipper Jones ’90 and past head coach Don Suriano on Apr. 11, preceding the Bolles vs. Bishop Kenny baseball game on Hugh Donovan Field on the San Jose Campus. Jones’ No. 10 was retired in honor of his outstanding baseball career including First Team All-State in […]