Mellow Mushroom and We Love Avondale reach tentative agreement
Final approval awaiting January 5 LUZ meeting A month of hard work behind closed doors has led to a tentative New Year’s agreement in the lingering battle over the opening of the Mellow Mushroom in the Shoppes of Avondale. Representatives from both sides met several times last month with District 14 City Councilman […]
St. Johns Riverkeeper Volunteers of the Year
St. Johns Riverkeeper, a nonprofit advocacy organization for the St. Johns River, recently announced the recipients of its 2012 Volunteer Awards: St. Johns River Advocate of the Year: Jim Alabiso is an outspoken advocate for the St. Johns River. Jim and his JumpingFish team have organized 6-kilometer swims across the river, a 12-mile swim up […]
Meet the Resident News staff
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32nd Red Rose Ball
St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation to host Viva la Rosa!, the 32nd annual Red Rose Ball on Feb. 8, 2013 at the Jacksonville Marriott at Southpoint. Amazing excursions are up for bidding at an auction emceed by former Pro Football player Tony Boselli, including a Hunting & Fishing trip in Aspen, a VIP Kentucky Derby experience, […]
Wine, tastings and good times in 5 Points
The Riverside WineFest & Fall Festival rolled out the merlot carpet, as wine and dining options continue to grow during the annual fundraiser. Over 300 wine varieties rounded out the evening, with many vineyard representatives on hand to discuss firsthand knowledge of their varieties. Funds raised by the benefit will help Riverside Avondale Preservation as […]
Dr. Leslie Kaplan
By Julie Kerns Garmendia Resident Community News Leslie Kaplan was introduced to CISV (Children’s International Summer Villages) when her two sons, Alexander, 15, and Jeremiah, 13, participated in the cross-cultural program to promote peace and understanding among youth. Both boys traveled to Denmark to stay with host families. Leslie teaches Folklore & Folklife at UNF […]
The Landon High School Alumni Association & Memorabilia Room
By Laura Jane Pittman Resident Community News If you mention the word “Lionette” to an older resident this side of the river, chances are they will know exactly what you are talking about. Chances are they either were a Lionette or had a sister, cousin, aunt, mother, grandmother, or friend who was. The Landon Lionettes […]
Temple, Center partner for Holiday Mitzvah program
By Sam Griswold Congregation Ahavath Chesed and the Jacksonville Jewish Center have joined forces to make sure the Holiday Mitzvah program continues. The 24-year volunteer effort makes sure 400 individuals who receive home-delivered meals will have a hot meal on Christmas Day. “After meeting with folks from Aging True, Rabbi Jesse Olitzky and I agreed […]
Arts festival draws visitors rain and shine
San Marco area residents turned out for the annual Arts Festival on the Square, despite Saturday’s brisk weather and thanks to Sunday’s very sunny contrast. The Square was lively with early holiday shoppers, baby strollers and dog walkers, and folks just enjoying the warm day. And, it was an opportunity for San Marco Preservation Society […]
