Community action results in scope change
I-10/I-95 and Fuller Warren Bridge expansion reduced – Last month nearly 200 residents dropped in at Riverside Park United Methodist Church to peruse the aerial views of the proposed I-10/I-95 interchange project (number 433036-1, according to the Florida Department of Transportation). After the two-hour open house, FDOT Planning and Environmental Manager Bill Henderson spoke to […]
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Tues., Mar. 25, 8 p.m. – Jacoby Symphony Hall – Enjoy a special evening of authentic jazz from the Crescent City! The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans. With abundant energy and a fresh approach, the […]
28th Annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction
Thurs., Mar. 13, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Prime Osborn Convention Center – Come join local ‘celebrities’ as they “cook for a cause” at The Salvation Army 2014 Celebrity Chef Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction. Local politicians, media personalities, business leaders, professional athletes and other prominent community figures will be on hand to serve their […]
10th Annual CAP Spring for the Arts
Friday, Mar. 7, 6:30 p.m., Deerwood Country Club – Susan and Hugh Greene will be honored as Guardian of the Arts Award recipients. The heart of the event is a live auction with many one-of-a-kind packages up for bid. A silent and special children’s art auction will round out the evening of fine wine, dining, […]
FDOT responds to concerns voiced by residents
The Resident contacted James M. Knight, Project Development Engineer, Florida Department of Transportation District 2, for clarification about the shoulder and median widths proposed. Knight stated in an email to the editor: The State of Florida standard is a 10’ wide inside shoulder. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standard for inside shoulders comes from the […]
Bank robbery suspect sought after brazen afternoon hold up
On February 14, 2014 at 1:40 p.m., the Jacksonville Bank located at 4343 Roosevelt Blvd. was robbed. An unknown white male suspect approached the teller and demanded money by handing her a note. The suspect did not threaten the clerk nor did he display a weapon. After receiving cash, the suspect fled the bank on […]
Hugh and Susan Greene honored as Guardians of the Arts
Spring for the Arts celebrates 10 years By Kate A. Hallock, Resident Community News Total commitment – also known in this city as being “all in” – makes the community a great place for its residents to live and work. It’s no wonder that San Jose residents Susan and Hugh Greene were chosen as recipients […]
Jewish hospice accreditation renewed
Community Hospice of Northeast Florida was recently re-accredited as a Jewish hospice by the National Institute for Jewish Hospice (NIJH), joining more than 60 hospices nationwide. The accreditation process provides staff training, insights on treating Jewish patients who are seriously ill, and access to resources and education about Jewish customs and practices that may arise […]
