Art Festival Celebrates 25 Years
The San Marco Art Festival was held in Balis Park on Saturday, Nov. 25, in celebration of its 25th year. Despite a rain-out for Sunday, festivalgoers still got to enjoy a packed San Marco Square and a special visit from Santa on Saturday. Art selections for the festival included paintings, sculpture, woodwork, glasswork and handmade […]
Commodore’s League Celebrates Change of Command
There’s a group of conscientious civic leaders that play host to dignitaries – from sports figures to top military brass, CEO’s, and other potential investors – welcoming them with a unique nautical approach to showcasing the City of Jacksonville. By way of a chartered boat, great food, fuel and generous donations from group members, the […]
Grant Approval Recommended for Cady Club in San Marco
At its December meeting, Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) recommended approval for grant funding for a new coffee shop and cocktail lounge planned for San Marco’s Kings Avenue. According to the DIA agenda packet, there are plans for tenant improvements at 1015 Kings Avenue for 9,300 square, split evenly across two stories for a “coffee […]
Edgecombe Hired to Oversee Riverfront, Parks
The Jessie Ball duPont Fund has hired Laura Phillips Edgecombe as Principal, Downtown Public Spaces. Edgecombe will be an Executive on Loan to the City of Jacksonville, working with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, with responsibility for facilitating the equitable activation of Downtown public spaces for the benefit of all Jaxsons. Edgecombe […]
Pink Ribbons, Big Checks
Pink Ribbon Jax, a local, all volunteer nonprofit that raises funds for breast cancer treatment, mammograms and research at Baptist Health and Mayo Clinic was on hand to celebrate its year-end tally at Underwood Jewelers in San Marco Square, Nov. 14. Since 2006, the group has raised more than $3 million dollars; this year’s total […]
Trailblazers Set the Tone, Pace of Fundraising
Major gifts announced at rally for Groundwork’s Emerald Trail Groundwork Jacksonville held an event for donors to the Emerald Trail initiative on Nov. 7 at the Ritz Theatre and Museum in LaVilla. The group of early investors, nicknamed “Trailblazers,” are credited for recognizing the role of private philanthropy in such a project and understanding the […]
United Way of Northeast Florida Commits $10 Million
United Way of Northeast Florida President and CEO Melanie Patz shared news last month of a $10 million commitment, to be distributed across three areas of focus, “toward housing for all people.” The announcement was made at a press conference at Greater Bethany Baptist Church in North Riverside on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in conjunction with […]
Historical Society Breaks Ground on Jacksonville History Center
The Jacksonville Historical Society (JHS) held a groundbreaking ceremony last month to celebrate the first phase of work on The Jacksonville History Center – the city’s first museum dedicated to showcasing Jacksonville’s rich history. JHS board members and city officials participated in the event, held in front of the historic Florida Casket Company building on […]
