Neighborhood News

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

Anonymous street artist risks legal action to promote creative spirit

Anonymous street artist risks legal action to  promote creative spirit

A well-known local artist has been gaining infamy recently by using public property, mostly traffic signal boxes and JEA transformers, as his canvases. “Keith Haring’s Ghost,” as he refers to himself, says he wants to remain anonymous since the art isn’t about him. He chose the moniker (aka KHG) to pay homage to the late […]

Epicenter for nonprofit community underway

Epicenter for nonprofit community underway

Jessie Ball duPont Fund fuels growth – The light was shining bright on downtown as a major announcement was made for the future of the city’s nonprofit sector and progress that will help to energize revitalization. The former Haydon Burns Library, an iconic building designed by famed local architect Taylor Hardwick will act as a […]

Grassroots group delivers final petition to Supervisor of Elections

Grassroots group delivers final petition to Supervisor of Elections

Straw ballot next step towards referendum – Volunteers and board members of Save Our Public Libraries Inc. and the Public Library Foundation delivered the final petition to the Supervisor of Elections on Jan. 21, in the first step toward a historical undertaking. The validation of these petitions will lead to the first straw ballot in […]

Landon students believe, dream, inspire

Landon students    believe, dream,  inspire

Believe, Dream, Inspire was the 2013-14 National PTA Reflections program theme of America’s oldest and largest arts education program of its kind. Developed in 1969 to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves, the Reflections program has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork. Eighteen students […]

LUZ approves Commander/St. Johns Village application

The Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) Committee approved the application 7-0 for the Commander/St. Johns Village proposal at a special hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9. The last of three public hearings for PUD 2013-0342 is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14, before City Council. For information, visit the website at http://commander-rezoning.com/important-dates/

Poll shows strong community support for education improvement efforts

By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News A new poll released last month by the independent nonprofit Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) indicates that citizens in Duval County are broadly supportive of current and potential efforts to improve public education. “Perception matters in public education,” said Trey Csar, president of JPEF at the press conference […]

Luxury waterfront condominiums ready for March move-ins

Sales center open at The Palazzo on St. Johns Construction began in November to transform The Cove, located at the intersection of Baymeadows Road and San Jose Boulevard, into an upscale waterfront condominium community with a new name, The Palazzo on St. Johns. The luxury condominiums will feature architectural design and detail reflecting a classic […]

San Marco truly a winner

The Florida Planning & Zoning Association (FPZA) held its annual awards event in November at Epping Forest, recognizing projects and planning and zoning professionals for exemplary work for the year. The FPZA’s Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) gave awards to Doug Skiles and the San Marco Preservation Society for San Marco Square Streetscape improvements, as […]