Taking aim at snipe signs
They’re a common sight at the base of highway off-ramps or waiting to greet drivers as they leave residential communities — or even popping up at busy intersections. Sticking up from the ground or affixed to or utility poles, they often boast promises to buy houses or cars, offer services to repair roofs, trim trees […]
Committee talks gala, fundraising for DESC
Leaders and committee members that support poverty fighting fundraiser, DESC Defenders: Into the Future, gathered at Beau Rivage, June 6, to talk about the upcoming event benefitting the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council. The evening featured insightful talks by event chair, Alex Benavides, who has spearheaded the fundraising event for two years in a row. Benavides […]
President’s Party a roaring good time for Rotarians
During a recent gavel exchange, history was written once again as Marie Gnage took the helm to represent the Rotary Club of Jacksonville as its fearless leader for the 2023-24 Rotary Year. Rotarians in attendance enjoyed a Roaring 20’s theme, complete with food, libations and entertaining Jazz by the John Lumpkin Trio and a special […]
The Legacy of Kindness
Established as “lovers of kindness”, Congregation Ahavath Chesed showed the resiliency of such a founding principle as they celebrated a remarkable 140 years in Jacksonville. Affectionately known simply as The Temple, the group gathered for an anniversary gala on May 20, 2023, at 6 p.m. Gilded in gold and blue, the celebration centered on The […]
Gator Bowl dates announced
The 79th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl leadership announced pertinent 2023 dates recently. The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will be played on Bill Gay Grounds at TIAA Bank Field on Friday, December 29, at noon and will be nationally televised on ESPN. Tickets go on sale September 19 through Ticketmaster while annual ticket holders can begin the […]
Construction underway for Riverside skatepark
Site work is underway for the incoming skatepark beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge in Riverside. This new skatepark was designed by California Skateparks. Construction began earlier this year and the site is currently being prepared to allow for underground utility work and drainage to begin. The 1,000-foot-long skate plaza will be part of Artist Walk, […]
A Reel Success
More than 940 anglers and 470 boats hit the water in Palatka the third week of May during the 34th annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament, one of the largest bass fishing tournaments in Florida. The tournament raised $436,000 for Wolfson Children’s C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry Heart Institute. This year’s tally brings the […]
Carlucci hits the ground running in District 5
Councilman for District 5 Joe Carlucci has already started working on a personal project to help improve the city and continue to move it forward. He has been working with Pastor Carl Patterson of St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church to help restore a historic cemetery. “The cemetery was originally dedicated to African American soldiers who […]
