Ventures Development Group closes on Southbank property
The developer of a long-expected and hard-won project for a multi-family complex on the Southbank has closed on a 2.9-acre property near Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital and will likely get the go ahead this month from City permitting to begin the project. Ventures Southbank Apartments is to be located at Prudential Drive, near […]
COVID-19 survivors help others by donating blood
Mayo Clinic and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers have teamed up with Baptist Health to conduct a trial using plasma donations from recovered Coronavirus patients to aid in the treatment of current COVID-19 patients. The plasma from recovered patients contains antibodies, or proteins in the blood, that can attack the virus and lessen its severity. The […]
Ascension to open vascular center, expects fewer COVID-19 cases
Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside had two great pieces of news to share with the area’s historic neighborhoods on Monday: The completion and upcoming opening of a brand-new, $55 million center for heart patients, and what officials believe to be a falling off of new Coronavirus infections. Ascension has completed its new, $55-million Delores Barr Weaver […]
A Call To Support Your Community
It’s no secret the Coronavirus crisis and its economic fallout has thrown everyone for a loop. Many small businesses within Jacksonville’s historic districts are struggling. Unfortunately, a few may not survive. The same holds true for our beloved community nonprofits. These organizations do so much to help those in need. If they aren’t there to […]
Village Bread donates 1,000 loaves to Feeding Northeast Florida
Village Bread is initiating a bread drive by donating 1,000 loaves of bread to Feeding Northeast Florida on Friday, April 10. “We are asking our local community to join us in giving back to those impacted by Covid-19,” said Vinny Jubani, president of Village Bread & Bagel. “Last Friday, April 3, we teamed up with […]
LifeSouth seeks recovered COVID-19 patients to help by donating plasma
LifeSouth is partnering with medical centers in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to collect plasma from COVID-19 patients who have recovered from the virus, to transfuse to patients with COVID-19 to help with recovery. Recovered COVID-19 patients who were tested and found positive, can donate plasma if they have not had symptoms for at least 14 […]
American Heart virtual challenges help families curb cabin fever
The American Heart Association is helping families stay active and healthy through its Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. The virtual experience includes a 10-day challenge, featuring fun, engaging activities that will not only help combat a case of cabin fever, but it will also allow students and parents to stay connected while not […]
Families benefit from Salvation Army care packages
The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida assembled and delivered care packages to 50 families, providing food and supplies to 184 children and adults. The Army learned of the need through a concerned citizen, who had partnered with a local school to identify the community where elementary and middle school students were unable to get free […]
