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 […]
City approves right-of-way funding for Lasalle Street pump station
The San Marco community is one step closer to seeing progress on the long-awaited pump station on Lasalle Street. In February, the Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved the appropriation of $900,000 for the right-of-way acquisition of a residential property at 936 Lasalle Street in order to begin construction of the Lasalle Street pump station, a […]
Roadwork underway for Beach Boulevard
Motorists traveling down Beach Boulevard (State Road 212) in the St. Nicholas area will continue to see construction between Schumacher and San Mateo avenues. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) website, construction began in this past October. The website outlines several proposed improvements for this project including the “installation of a mid-block pedestrian […]
That’s How the Cookie Crumbls
Crumbl Cookies marked the opening of a new location at 2039 Hendricks Avenue, Suite 214, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday, March 16. The location officially opened to the public March 17. Locally-owned and -operated by Steve Seegmiller, Chase Zollinger and Branson Hadfield, the store will provide more than 50 career opportunities to Jacksonville locals. […]
George Saoud joins DIA Board of Directors
Lawyer, real estate entrepreneur and small business owner George Saoud is the newest appointment to Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Board of Directors. Appointed by Mayor Lenny Curry, Saoud is set to replace Todd Froats. Saoud’s first full term will expire June 30, 2026. He has served as the in-house legal counsel for Fidelity National […]
Runoff elections ahead for Jacksonville mayor, city council seats
Several candidates will move on to runoff elections in their respective races later this spring following the Duval First Unitary Election on March 21. Daniel Davis (REP) and Donna Deegan (DEM) emerged as the two candidates with the most votes, securing 24.72% (41,505 votes) and 39.43% (66,192) respectively. Because no single candidate secured the majority […]
Charity Tastes Good for The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosted its 37th Annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction on March 23 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Local celebrities, media personalities, government officials and business leaders dished up bites of their favorite recipes, while participants bid in an eclectic, silent auction filled with artwork, collectibles, services and […]
San Marco Beer Fest returns to the Square: Local craft brews, live music headline Spring festival
After its successful debut last year, the San Marco Beer Fest is on tap with big plans underway to celebrate year two on Saturday, April 1. Balis Park, in the heart of San Marco Square, will again play host to the family-friendly event — complete with activities and entertainment for all to enjoy — including, […]
