Mimi Kersun
Mimi Kersun, an active 70-something with a cherubic smile, has 50 years of memories to share since she and her husband Mickey moved to San Jose in 1965 for him to open a McDonald’s restaurant. The newlyweds settled briefly on San Bernado Drive and soon bought their Montclair Drive home in 1968 where they raised […]
Local teens take on super hero roles
Contrary to popular belief that a teenager’s attention span is only as long as it takes to send a text, a group of 10 young men and women hung together over a six-month period to beat the cliché and produce a 16-1/2 minute action film. The Pride, filmed in several locations locally, percolated for some […]
Bishop Kenny teen uses title for greater good
Shannon Atkins’ desire to support the fight against breast cancer was manifested before she won her crown. It was the title, however – Miss Bishop Kenny 2014-2015 – that provided the platform to promote a cause that was too near for someone dear. “My grandmother [Barbara Swindell] was diagnosed with breast cancer late summer 2013. […]
I Am…Beautiful
Beautiful inside and out, models paraded fashions from Linda Cunningham at a silent auction, luncheon and fashion show to benefit the North Florida School of Special Education. Heart of the Runway featured two models from NFSSE, Megan Bell and Alexa Morici, as well as four women modeling spring fashions from the Kings Avenue boutique on […]
A magical evening for St. Vincent’s HealthCare
The Jacksonville Marriott—Southpoint played host to “Do You Believe in Magic” for the 34th annual Red Rose Ball. Patrons paid tribute to Dave and Mary Pat Kulik, Honorary Chairs, and thanked the many patrons and sponsors that help guide the mission of the St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation. It was a night of dinner, dancing, live […]
Entrepreneur taking ideas for 5 Points Five & Dime
If you’ve been contemplating a business in bustling 5 Points but haven’t found the right venue, the former Fuel Coffeehouse building has a new owner looking for fresh ideas. Steve Williams, CEO at family-owned Harbinger Sign, last month finalized the purchase of the former Fuel Coffeehouse at 1037 Park St. If all goes according to […]
March is River Celebration and Cleanup Month
March is River Celebration and Cleanup Month Although it has been rolling along just fine for centuries without our help, now in the 21st century, the St. Johns River needs it – some would say, desperately. This year marks the 15th anniversary of a nonprofit organization that has been trying to protect the river and […]
Food trucks: Some moving to permanent spots, others enjoy the mobility
To Anthony Hashem it’s a natural progression – start out with a food truck, build the brand for his tasty edible offerings by driving to wherever he can find hungry diners and then transition to a brick and mortar location where his now loyal customers can come any day of the week. For the Bishop […]
Khan’s Shipyards plan draws local praise
Urging city leaders to bring economic vitality into the city, Jaguars owner Shad Khan is proposing an expansive commercial and residential development of the Shipyards that would connect the Downtown area to EverBank Field. Representatives of Iguana Investments, a development entity created by the Jacksonville Jaguars owner just for the Shipyards project, made a formal […]
