Support of patrons key during time of change
Patrons and partygoers celebrated the accomplishments of the San Marco Preservation Society, April 14, at the Cumber residence on River Road. The every-other-year occasion invites members and businesses to help build solidarity and support for San Marco’s business corridors, quality of life initiatives and smart growth planning. The event had special significance this year, as […]
Art Awards recognize best and brightest, contributors
The 37th Annual Arts & Culture Awards honored three special local innovators, as the Arts Educator Award was presented to Claudia Keundig-Williams, The Innovator Award went to David Engdahl and the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) took home the Business Arts Award. The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville rolled out announcements […]
Ladies of the Guild support Symphony goals
A group of loyalists to the mission of the Jacksonville Symphony held a fundraising luncheon at San Jose Country Club to rally around the mission- “To further awareness of music and music education and to create strong community support of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra through fundraising projects”. The ladies have fun playing Monopoly, Bridge, Texas […]
Black,White and lots of green color gala
More than 500 loyal supporters filled the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront on Apr. 13 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Catholic Charities Black & White fundraising gala. Over $230,000 was generously raised, providing the gift of hope for the thousands served by Catholic Charities. The Rev. Larry Synder, president of Catholic […]
The magic number for HabiJax is 25!
“Home Sweet Home” said it all for Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville’s 25th anniversary gala at the Jacksonville Public Library Courtyard on Apr. 18. More than 160 generous donors and volunteers turned out to celebrate with homeowners 25 years of turning the dream of homeownership into a reality for more 1,850 families. HabiJax raised more […]
Jewish Community Alliance celebrates quarter-century of community enrichment
Community center’s 25th birthday party lasts all year Ted Koppel delivered news on “Nightline: In the Holy Land,” broadcast for the first time on location from Jerusalem. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. George H. W. Bush defeated Michael Dukakis to win the presidency. Toni Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for “Beloved.” The […]
Construction end nears with groundbreaking at Balis Park
Merchants counting the days until ribbon-cutting ceremony San Marco Square merchants and neighborhood residents turned out to watch Mayor Alvin Brown, District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer, and members of the San Marco Preservation Society and the San Marco Merchants Association in the Apr. 5 groundbreaking event for the Balis Park expansion and renovation. Seven gold-painted […]
St. Johns Riverkeeper and Sierra Club decry Green Slime legislature
The St. Johns Riverkeeper, the Sierra Club Northeast Florida Group, and concerned citizens and businesses came together in one of 10 state-wide events on Apr. 15 to demand clean water and urge legislators to oppose HB 7115 and SB 1808 – bills that would leave the St. Johns River and Florida’s waters and our communities […]
Metropolitan Park concerts not sweet music to ears of local residents
City Council to monitor sound levels St. Nicholas residents want their voices heard as concerns about the noise generated from mega events in Metropolitan Park grows louder. Dozens of residents showed up for the Apr. 2 meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Metropolitan Park to express concerns about Ordinance 2013-166 which would extend the […]
