Cross Country for a Cure Cyclists Complete 5,000-mile Journey
After a 45-day journey, which started in Anchorage, Alaska, Wolfson Children’s Hospital welcomed back cyclists Moi Monroe and Jason Rogers from their cross-country cycling ride on Sunday, Sept. 3. Traversing Canada and the United States, the pair traveled nearly 5,000 miles by bicycle with the goal to raise awareness for families battling childhood cancer as […]
Hightower Appointed Board Chair for Five Star Veterans Center
Michael R. Hightower has been appointed board chair for Five Star Veterans Center, bringing nearly 40 years of government and legislative relations expertise to the organization. His appointment will bolster the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive support to veterans as they transition to civilian life. A visionary leader with an exceptional track record, Hightower’s […]
Making Strides at One Riverside
Construction is making notable progress at One Riverside, as seen in this photo taken from the Acosta Bridge last month. The mixed-use development replacing the former Florida Times-Union campus will feature luxury apartments, a city park and retail and dining options, as well as its anchor grocery store, Whole Foods Market. City permits were issued […]
Building Permits Issued for New Restaurant on Lomax Street
A building permit has been issued for a new restaurant coming to the 5 Points District. Roost Restaurants LLC, the same entity that brought The Local concept to Miramar and Neptune Beach, is planning a new concept, listed as the Lomax Restaurant on the building permit, for the former Wells Fargo bank branch located at […]
Amplified Avondale Elevates with New Art Walk
On the last Friday evening of each month, the sidewalks of the Shoppes at Avondale transform into Amplified Avondale. This monthly “micro music art festival” is a time for friends and family to unwind on a Friday night with some food and drinks and enjoy live music performed by local bands and musicians. As of […]
Christmas in July: Wolfson Children’s annual toy drive yields $14,000
From sugarplums to silly putty, holiday cheer spread through the halls Wolfson Children’s Hospital on July 25 when Santa Claus made a special mid-year stop to distribute toys for Christmas in July. The 12th annual toy and donation drive, presented by Subaru of Jacksonville, lasted the entire month of July with community members donating nearly […]
A Safe Space for Maternal Health
Baptist Health launches The Motherhood Space Day Program Last month, Baptist Health Jacksonville officially opened the doors to The Motherhood Space Day Program, which will provide support for anyone battling perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). PMADs is commonly referred to as postpartum depression. The Motherhood Space Day Program is a continuation of Baptish Health’s […]
5K to Benefit Groundwork Jacksonville
The 4th Annual VyStar Emerald 5K/10K presented by JTC Running and 1st Place Sports is headed to downtown’s riverfront on Sept. 30, 2023. The 5K and 10K Run/Walk begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K/10K ride follows at 9 a.m. JTC running covers all race costs so that 100% of proceeds benefit Groundwork Jacksonville, the […]
