City hears residents’ concerns, agrees to widen Willow Branch Creek
In response to concerns from Riverside Avondale Preservation, the city will widen the channel of Willow Branch Creek, which is currently under construction as part of a restoration project. Nearby residents and RAP were alarmed when they learned that the contractor was narrowing the creek from 17 feet to 12 feet near its mouth, which […]
Team from Berkshire Hathaway helps make dreams come true
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty enjoys supporting Dreams Come True of Jacksonville, an organization that helps brighten the lives of children who are battling life-threatening illnesses. Team members from the Northeast Florida real estate firm recently participated in the charity’s Trunk or Treat event and Virtual 5K race, where team members raised $4,370 for […]
Pajcic and Pajcic continues tradition of giving back
When Seth Pajcic of The Law Firm of Pajcic and Pajcic handed Ju’Coby Pittman, CEO and president of Clara White Mission, a check for $100,000 Nov. 16, it was to continue the Pajcic tradition of giving back to the community. “Ever since my dad and uncle started the firm, they thought about how they could […]
Resident’s persistence leads to Ortega drainage resolution
Although there is no official waterway near her Ortega home, Elizabeth Howard has often felt she had lake-front property. Referring to the deep puddle that routinely gathered at the foot of her driveway after it rained as “Lake Howard,” Howard is grateful the city has finally agreed to fix it right, after more than seven […]
RAP to sponsor park clean-up day Nov. 7
Riverside Avondale Preservation is hosting a clean-up day Nov. 7 at its 26 historic parks. Kim Clontz, co-chair of the Parks Committee, said the day was specially chosen so people could work off their post-election angst. Residents near each park are being encouraged to pitch in, Clontz said. Anyone wanting to participate can go to […]
Road improvements start on Riverside-Margaret intersection
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began to work in mid-October on traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Margaret Street. The improvements include replacing overhead traffic signal span wires with mast arms, upgrading pedestrian signal poles featuring countdown timers, installing new illuminated historic street signs, sidewalk and curb repair work and […]
Murray Hill ‘smell’ addressed during District 14 Town meeting
The toxic-smelling odor that has been wafting through Murray Hill recently in the morning was just one of several issues discussed when District 14 Councilwoman Randy DeFoor held a virtual town meeting Oct. 1. “I have asthma, but I know of many people in Murray Hill that have health issues and they cannot go outside […]
Murray Hill road improvements to begin on Edgewood Avenue South
The public had the opportunity to weigh in on upcoming road improvements planned for Edgewood Avenue South from U.S. 17 (State Road 15) to Lenox Avenue and from Lenox Avenue from State Road 111/Cassat Avenue to Edgewood Avenue South during a hybrid public hearing and open house held on both Zoom and in person at […]
