Bohemian Benevolence for PlacemakingJax
Downtown Vision Inc. brought the opulence of the Belle Époque to Downtown Jacksonville on Friday, Feb. 23 as they hosted their annual #DTJax Gala. Themed “Duval Rouge,” the glittering event blended Duval decadence with 19th century Bohemian Paris to raise funds for PlacemakingJax. PlacemakingJax helps Jaxsons engage underused public spaces by collaboratively creating pop-up and […]
The Way We Were: Dr. and Mrs. David Pirrung
David Pirrung and Margaret Tyler Pirrung are Virginia natives – him from Roanoke, her from a small town called Hopewell. It’s an area steeped in Civil War history. “[Ulysses S.] Grant had his headquarters at Epps Manor, on a bluff over the James River. His troops lived out on the waterfront, and they were the […]
Firehouse Subs Juggernaut Sets Eyes on Cap’s on the Water
San Jose resident Stephen Joost is returning to the restaurant industry as he takes over majority ownership of the St. Augustine restaurant Cap’s on the Water. Along with his fellow founding partners, Joost sold their popular sandwich chain Firehouse Subs in 2021. Following that, Joost invested in Yoga Den, a privately-owned yoga brand with 12 […]
New Home for Mental Health
Baptist Health, Wolfson Children’s Hospital and THE PLAYERS Championship Village celebrated Wolfson Children’s new Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour on Friday, Feb. 9. The 20-bed inpatient unit will double the number of beds available for children and adolescents requiring hospitalization for mental health conditions. “Unfortunately, the 66 beds that […]
South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church Paves Way for New Building
The first phase of construction is underway at San Marco’s South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church as it prepares to break ground on a new building. Once completed, it will feature approximately 6,700 square feet across one story of event and fellowship space, including youth and children’s areas, administrative offices, a kitchen, meeting areas, fellowship space and […]
From Trauma to Triumph
17th Annual A Night for Heroes Gala supports life-saving efforts of TraumaOne UF Health Jacksonville held its annual black-tie fundraiser, the 17th Annual A Night for Heroes Gala, on Feb. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront where guests celebrated the true heroics of UF Health Jacksonville staff and first responders, raised funds to provide […]
Local Folks: Anna Valent
Helping her community and being of service is at Anna Valent’s core. She knew from a young age that being involved in something bigger than herself was what she was meant to do – and she does just that. Not only professionally as the incoming executive director of Dreams Come True, but through her volunteer […]
New EverBank Branch Brings Convenience for Ortega
The vacant building at 4211 San Juan Avenue, former home to several banking institutions, will soon be home to a new branch of EverBank. EverBank President of Florida Banking Curt Cunkle said he expects this new branch to open this summer. This is a relocation of its branch at 501 Riverside Ave., where it’s been […]
Fisher Retires, Sells Agency
After a notable and well-respected 35-year career at the helm of Fisher Agency, Mary Fisher has completed the sale of the firm to Erin Gordon, owner of Savvy Partner. Fisher began merging her branding, website and public relations agency with Gordon’s digital marketing agency in 2020; now that it is complete, Fisher will officially retire […]
