Pedestrian crossing signs help keep Shoppes safer for shoppers
By Susanna P. Barton Resident Community News The holidays are fast approaching — but the new pedestrian crossing signs in the Shoppes of Avondale caution “not so fast.” Concerned by an increasing trend of drivers speeding through the neighborhood shopping area, representatives from the Avondale Merchants Association brought the situation to the attention of District […]
Sidewalk upgrades coming to 5 Points
By Steve DiMattia Resident Community News The 5 Points Merchants Association wants to ensure the intersection of Park and Margaret streets are not where the sidewalk ends in the historic district. The association plans to upgrade sidewalks along two streets in 5 Points’ commercial sector: Lomax between Oak and the roundabout, and Margaret between the […]
Davin Park’s beautiful setting home to Balis Park fundraiser
Autumn in the Park sponsor Anita Vining, Prudential Network Realty, and planner Anita Morrill, Empty Nest Events, drew an SRO crowd from all over Jacksonville for the third annual Farm to Table event in Davin Park to benefit San Marco’s new Balis Park. Over 150 attended the fundraiser on a perfect autumn afternoon, enjoying a […]
Guests crowd Baptist for peek at new Weaver tower
The hallways at Baptist Medial Center on Jacksonville’s Southbank were buzzing last month during the first official tours of the hospital’s newest building, the J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Tower. It was all hands on deck as hospital administrators, staff and medical leaders provided tours for the media, hospital staff and community members. San […]
New Year, New Look
Talk about getting a fresh start in the New Year — the new Balis Park in San Marco Square promises to redefine the neighborhood shopping area with green space and safer pedestrian passages. The San Marco Preservation Society, San Marco Merchants Association and other volunteers launched a charge to raise funds for the project last […]
Light up the night
Balis Park in the San Marco Square was alive with the sounds of the season as the Hendricks Avenue Elementary Choir and the Southside Baptist Church Bell Ringers treated listeners to a special evening- including the highly anticipated ‘Window Display Contest’ announcement and the lighting of the tree. Olive Boutique won the award for ‘Most […]
Local faith groups open their doors for holidays
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year as the beloved Christmas carol goes, guarantees an over-loaded church calendar with high congregational and public expectations. A season rich with opportunity for faith groups to minister far beyond their membership, most plan months in advance to deliver messages: of faith, salvation, hope, love and peace, inclusiveness, tolerance, […]
Scottish affair draws patrons to ‘Highland Fling’
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital manages to fly high in the face of any challenge, knowing that the ultimate end game is helping those with special medical needs – especially the children. The winter social always entertains and remains one of the top events of the year – as attendees experience the finest […]
