Mukti Gathers Fighters for Freedom
Rethreaded hosted more than 500 community members and business leaders at its 13th Annual Mukti Freedom Gala, presented by UPS, at The Glass Factory in Jacksonville on Feb. 24. This year’s event theme was “Flourish,” and it featured a champagne welcome, photo booth, hors-d’oeuvres, dinner, shopping, silent and live auctions, entertainment, music and a meaningful […]
Mae, We Remember
Murray Hill residents honor Mae Boren Axton It started off as rumors and urban legends for homeowners Artur and Jessica Nistra, whispers that their Murray Hill home at 3239 Dellwood Ave. had historical significance in Jacksonville’s musical past and had once been home to Mae Boren Axton, the “Queen Mother of Nashville” and the woman […]
All Things Are Possible
Nonprofit, community bring awareness to developmental disabilities George Liam Kohl Austin is an active, vivacious youngster who loves Rubik’s cubes, collecting Pokémon cards, ziplining, basketball, hockey, golfing and running in the Junior Gate River Run. Austin also has spina bifida. When he was in utero, four out of five specialists advised Austin’s mother to end […]
Flip Flop Shop’s Giving Soul
Flip Flop Shop Jacksonville in 5 Points hosted the latest edition of its charity series, Celebrity Cashier for Charity, Feb. 29 to benefit the Allison Brundick Haramis Foundation, commonly known as Angels for Allison. Drew Haramis, board president for Angels for Allison, appeared as the celebrity cashier at the fundraising event, where patrons “sip and […]
Amendment Proposed to City Council’s Majority Action Rule
A piece of legislation is currently moving through city council proposing an amendment to City Council Rule 4.601 (Majority Action). The proposed amendment in Ordinance 2024-0119, filed by the Office of General Counsel (OGC), would “provide that a tie vote on a quasi-judicial matter does not constitute a denial.” This amendment is related to a […]
Windward on the Move, Two Marinas Acquired on the Waterfront
Amenities now enhanced due to input from boaters Winds of change are blowing at Windward Sadler Point Marina since its 2022 acquisition by Windward Marina Group, and they’re bringing new fueling services for boaters on the St. Johns River. The acquisition combined Sadler Point Marina with its neighboring Ortega River Marina and plans are in […]
Dragovich to Head Cancer Division
Dr. Tomislav “Tom” Dragovich joined Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center as head of the Division of Cancer Medicine and medical oncologist-in-chief on March 11. He will also serve as medical director of the center’s clinical research programs and hematology and oncology services. Dragovich brings extensive experience in medical oncology and clinical research, with an expertise […]
Rosener to Direct Watson Realty Mergers, Acquisitions
Watson Realty Corp. has appointed Mark Rosener as its Director of Mergers and Acquisitions. Rosener will spearhead the company’s efforts to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, including acquisitions and strategic partnerships. He has been a part of the organization since 2005, serving on the leadership team since 2009 and as the Regional Vice President […]
