Splash of color brightens Angelwood Gala
It was all black, white with a splash of color during Angelwood’s 26th Annual Gala at Sawgrass Marriott Aug. 18. As most guests wore basic black or basic white, a splash of color could be seen in the decorative streamers hanging from the ceiling, the ballroom walls and other artistic touches throughout the venue to […]
Dedications honor donors, volunteers, longtime partners
A Summer Giving Celebration hosted by the Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center at its offices July 25 honored its generous donors and members of the 1010 Society (named after 1010 N. Davis St. where the offices are located). Also at the event, President/CEO Michael Howland dedicated the Audiology Suite to the Joseph & Gertrude LaRose […]
Jewish community throws ‘big bash’ for Israel’s 70th birthday
Two months after Israel celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding as a state on May 14, 1948, Jacksonville’s Jewish community threw a “Big Birthday Bash for Israel” on July 14. The event, held at Congregation Ahavath Chesed, The Temple in San Jose, included a traditional Middle Eastern bazaar, an Israeli-inspired dinner catered by the […]
Lightning strikes at Taste of Golf event
Although a lightning strike on the clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass darkened the venue for an hour, it did not dampen the spirits of 600 guests who came to enjoy offerings by some of Northeast Florida’s finest chefs June 28 during the 13th Annual Taste of Golf to benefit The First Tee of Northeast Florida. Lack […]
Celebrating 30 years with a Caribbean spirit
Thatched huts, tiki bars, and a St. Lucia Steel Drum Performance marked Caribbean Nights McGala 2018, a celebration of Ronald McDonald House’s 30th anniversary serving families with sick children wishing to take advantage of Jacksonville’s medical community. More than 500 guests gathered in the ballroom at Sawgrass Marriott Resort May 19, raising $300,000 to support […]
Cultural Council’s Arts Awards honor best, brightest
The 42nd Annual Arts Awards, Jacksonville’s equivalent to the Oscars, Tonys, Emmys and the Grammys all in one, honored many deserving artists at the May 5 event at the U.S. Assure Club. Emily Lisska, former Executive Director of the Jacksonville Historical Society for 21 years, was presented with the Helen Lane Founders Award and the […]
Nonprofit helps thousands each year thanks to generous supporters
Nonprofit helps thousands each year thanks to generous supporters Clad in “island” attire and leis, nearly 300 guests came together May 19 at the Timuquana Country Club to support Jacksonville Speech and Hearing. All proceeds from FinFest 2018 directly fund the 69-year-old nonprofit’s mission to provide the highest quality professional and compassionate care to all […]
Florida Theatre evokes Studio 54 nightclubbing at annual gala
The Florida Theatre’s annual major fundraiser paid homage to the nightclubbing and disco music era of the Seventies, drawing hundreds to the benefit — called the event of the year by Numa Saisselin, president of the Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center. The May 19 benefit opened with a jazz funk trio playing during the cocktail […]
