JCCI releases annual Quality of Life Progress Report
More than half of 31 indicators improved or remained steady On behalf of JCCI’s president and CEO Ben Warner, who was unable to be present, the annual Quality of Life Report was launched by Dr. Laura Lane, Vice president and COO on Jan. 24 at JCCI’s new quarters on Festival Park Avenue. Lane noted that […]
Fresh Markets breaks ground
Officials from the City of Jacksonville, along with executives from Regency Centers, Fuqua Development and The Fresh Market, took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Shoppes on Riverside last month. The 49,870-square-foot shopping center development is poised for growth on the edge of Downtown. The center, which is a joint venture between locally based […]
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
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
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
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 […]
