DCPS Strategic Plan almost mirrors ONE by ONE Community Agreement
Three out of four priorities directly reflected Following the Feb. 21st release of the Duval County School Board’s Strategic Plan draft – which almost directly reflects the priorities of the ONE by ONE Community Agreement – the public was invited to attend any of three community meetings to review the Board’s plan, provide feedback and […]
Students participate in River Run
North Florida School of Special Education had 14 students with varying intellectual disabilities participate in the Gate River Run on Mar. 9, for the second year. The students, who range in age from 10-21 years, have a mantra of “Never Say Never” inspired by the popular Justin Bieber song of the same name. Director of […]
Record turnout for annual River Celebration and Cleanup
The 18th annual River Celebration and Cleanup was a success by every measure. There were 50 cleanup sites (up from 30 sites in 2012) over greater Jacksonville. The numbers include 1,183 volunteers (also up from 1,002) who gave 3,442 hours on a Saturday morning, collecting 1,154 bags of trash from the river banks, storm drains […]
Jacksonville brewmasters applaud Growler Bill
Beer distributor lobbyist successfully stalls bill Florida is one of few states that do not allow a 64-ounce container for beer. Under Florida law, craft brewers and brewpubs may only use quarter-gallon or gallon containers, nothing in between. The industry-wide standard in the craft beer industry is, you guessed it, the 64-ounce Growler. It’s readily […]
Buying or selling, the real estate market is back on track
Low interest rates for buyers, low inventory for sellers make for a balanced market By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News After years of languishing in the basement, San Marco’s real estate market has moved back upstairs and flung open the doors and windows to welcome in the sunshine of recovery. The best news is that, […]
Courthouse doors challenging for disabled
By Caren Burmeister Resident Community News The Duval County Courthouse’s tall, heavy doors can be challenging to open, even for an abled-bodied person. But for someone who uses a wheelchair or walker, it can seem insurmountable. “Due to their [the doors] size and weight, they’re very difficult to open,” said Sharon Hoffmeyer, a member of […]
Setting up the Kids Spring Garden
Vermi-composting By Victoria Register-Freeman Resident Community News My three-year-old grandson is already a gardener. He knows that plants need water when their leaves curl and that carrots should not be pulled up hourly to monitor their growth. He knows the tiny red tomatoes he loves to pop into his mouth come from Publishers Clearing House. […]
March officially proclaimed St. Johns River Month by Mayor Brown
Protecting the river begins at home It’s officially St. Johns River Month, as proclaimed by Mayor Alvin Brown and the 18th annual St. Johns River Cleanup & Celebration on Saturday, Mar. 16, is Jacksonville’s kick-off event for the Florida Great American Cleanup. Even if you’re not a swimmer, boater or otherwise lover of our waterways, […]
