Sid Gefen
By Laura Jane Pittman Resident Community News Sid Gefen is a bundle of energy. At 93, his health can often be frustrating, but it doesn’t slow down his enthusiasm, drive, and dedication to help better the city he has called home for 72 years. Gefen is still a sought-after, popular leader and advocate who excelled […]
Beth Berry & Therapy Dog Emma Louisa
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News Beth Berry, 50, and her fawn-colored Chihuahua Emma Louisa, 11, of the San Jose area make an eye-catching pair whether they are attending obedience competitions nationwide or volunteering as a pet therapy team for patients of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Berry began Emma’s basic puppy training at […]
Exciting new activity park waits for Overland Bridge project completion
By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News The groundwork is being laid now for a park that may not welcome its first visitor until 2016 or later. The proposed site for an activity park is currently being used as a lay-down area for construction of the Overland Bridge project, which is not schedule for completion […]
Boyer fulfilling “busy woman” adage
Councilwoman takes on huge new task fraught with issues By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News Halfway into her four-year term, and coming off a two-week council break that included a lot of homework – District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer, is ready to tackle some very weighty issues, beginning with a new appointment. Shortly after […]
Sheriff’s wish list – Remove unfunded pension liability
City needs to deal with “elephant in the room” By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News When it comes to your wish list of city spending, where you put your financial priorities is directly related to what you believe is the number one function of local government. In the case of the current budget battle, […]
Interest in historic neighborhoods spurs change
NEFAR’s budget shifts from Downtown Council to Historic Area Council By Lorrie DeFrank Resident Community News As more people are moving into attractive neighborhoods close to downtown Jacksonville, the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) has revived its Historic Area Council to support members and others involved in selling and revitalizing homes in areas that […]
Residents help to identify priorities for Downtown and neighborhoods
Distinctive Neighborhoods task force meets By Kate A. Hallock Resident Community News What’s in the Neighborhood Bill of Rights and why is that important? Members of a task force convened last month at WJCT Studios, the soon-to-be new home of Jacksonville Community Council Inc. (JCCI), to start the discussion on strengthening local government communications and […]
Development of East San Marco on the verge… once again
By Lara Patangan Resident Community News Good things come to those who wait, and San Marco residents’ have waited a long time for the development of East San Marco on the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard. While the wait isn’t over, the developers are pursuing the details of the project to assure the […]
Across the board budget cuts to affect Balis community center
Increased millage rate would be the lifesaver needed to stay open By Lara Patangan Resident Community News Alba and Sheffield Balis never had children of their own, but through a generous bequest to the City of Jacksonville gaggles of children delight in the community center they made possible. While Balis Recreation Center accommodates many uses, […]
