Magical moments at Ben’s Place
Tiny horses spread joy By Peggy Harrell Jennings Resident Community News Ben’s Place on San Juan Avenue is a haven of fun for folks with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities who enjoy art classes, dances, games, socializing, cooking and just hanging out with friends. Recently a resounding chorus of “ooohhhs” and “”ahhhs” reflected the delight […]
Water main improvement project going as planned
It’s good news for Riverside and Avondale businesses and residents. The water main improvement project that’s been underway since March is going very well. The JEA expects to be completed with the pipe work and paving by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) by November. According to Gregory Corcoran, Coordinator with JEA Project Outreach, “The project […]
Historic districts present “historic” issues when it comes to maintenance
Blending of old with new amenities adds to livability By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Running into Carmen Godwin, executive director of Riverside/Avondale Preservation Society, isn’t too difficult because she seems to be everywhere doing the business of the Historic District. But catching up with her to chat is easier said than done. In […]
‘Concept plan’ to redesign 5 Points parking and traffic flow approaches completion
By Stephen Kindland Resident Community News Members of the 5 Points Merchants Association and Riverside Avondale Preservation are close to completing a “concept plan” they hope will lead to $750,000 worth of traffic flow and parking improvements to the 5 Points business district. The plan’s main objective is to “shift the balance more in favor […]
Sign the petition to save your library
Save date for big book warehouse sale Volunteers will be asking shoppers at the annual Book Warehouse Sale this month to sign petitions, supporting the effort to hold a straw vote on creating a special tax district for libraries. Registered voters can sign the petitions to get the proposal placed on the 2014 ballot. As […]
Second community meeting held for St. Johns Avenue development
Residents fearful of ‘intensity’ due to proposed high density By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News In what may have been an attempt to allay fears that re-development plans for the properties at 4000 St. Johns Avenue would be pushed along too quickly for adequate constructive decision-making, the second town hall meeting began with an […]
I Love Dulce! – a situation comedy
Icon of dance defies description By Peggy Harrell Jennings Resident Community News A conversation with Dulce Anaya of St. Nicholas is a street festival in Havana. Anaya’s expressive inflections enhance her adorable accent. Her reflections are a rollicking journey through history in no sequential order, embellished with anecdotes of famous dancers such as Margot Fonteyn, […]
Exciting new activity park waits for Overland Bridge project completion
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News The groundwork is being laid now for a park that may not welcome its first visitor until 2016 or later. The proposed site for an activity park is currently being used as a lay-down area for construction of the Overland Bridge project, which is not schedule for completion […]
