Three Join Baptist Health Board
Baptist Health appointed three new members to its board of directors for the health system: Mark LaBorde, Ilene Levenson and Rachael Tutwiler Fortune. The Board plays a key leadership role in advancing the mission of the not-for-profit, locally owned, locally governed health system. “We are fortunate to add each of these individuals’ diverse perspective and […]
Voter Information for Upcoming Runoff Elections
Jacksonville’s next mayor, property appraiser and several city council representatives will be decided during the May 16 election. Daniel Davis (REP) and Donna Deegan (DEM) are the candidates who advanced to the mayoral runoff election following the Duval County First Unitary Election in March. Joining them in their own respective runoff elections, specific to The […]
Home Tour Offers Inspiration, Treasures to be Discovered in the Historic District
Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) hosted its 49th annual Home Tour on April 15 and 16, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy beautiful homes and other points of interest in the Riverside and Avondale communities. Ten homes, a church and a local business participated in this year’s tour. The featured home was the nearly-100-year-old mediterranean revival […]
Corks and Coughlin: The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Hosts Annual Wine Tasting Gala
More than 800 wine enthusiasts, gourmets, philanthropists, friends and local celebrities joined two-time Super Bowl-winning Head Coach Tom Coughlin at Venue 841 on the Downtown Jacksonville Riverfront for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala on March 2. Attendees had the opportunity to sample food from some of the area’s top restaurants, enjoy a […]
The Murray Hill Farmers Market
Promoting local businesses and sustainable products Murray Hill residents and neighbors can discover new local vendors or return to visit their favorites at the Murray Hill Farmers Market (MHFM). MHFM is held every second and fourth Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Fishweir Brewing Company. It first launched in September of last year, […]
Rotarians raised bets, while raising funds
The Rotary Club of Jacksonville gathered members for a fun, Gatsby-themed night out at bestbet, the region’s poker attraction for a No Limit Hold Em’ event. The glitzy evening, chaired by members Pete Hicks and Pete Denholm, will help raise funding that goes back into the community in many forms, by way of the Rotary […]
Harbinger Signs Turns 60
Harbinger Sign celebrated is 60th anniversary on April 1 with an on-site event that included a new exhibition opening at the Florida Mining Gallery — Harbinger Sign’s on-site art gallery — as well as live music, food and drinks. This exhibition will be the last for the gallery, as the owners’ focus is on the […]
New life breathed into landmark tower
Adaptive reuse ahead for downtown’s historic Independent Life Building After years of standing abandoned, the historic Independent Life Building in downtown Jacksonville can expect a transformation into a 21st-century mixed-use development. Last month, a permit was filed with the city for the adaptive reuse of the 19-story building at 233 West Duval Street, converting it […]