Social Events

Many of the top social events in the area.

Pine Castle at TCC

Pine Castle at TCC

The biggest day in horse racing coincided with the biggest day of fundraising for Pine Castle, as the second annual “Run for the Roses” soiree took place at the Timuquana Country Club May 3. Patrons donned their best with the ladies wearing their best Derby hats as the gents tied up bowties, some even pulled […]

The Great McGala a hit for Ronald McDonald House

The Great McGala  a hit for Ronald McDonald House

The Sawgrass Marriott Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach was transformed into the celebratory event of the season as the The Great McGala took place May 3. The event helps to share the success stories and the role Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville has played for all of its 25 years, helping children and families […]

RiverHops supports NFSSE, celebrates a milestone

RiverHops supports NFSSE, celebrates  a milestone

Patrons at the North Florida School of Special Education’s annual fundraiser were blessed with beautiful weather, a stunning location and gourmet pairings sure to please any palate. Guest chefs Matthew Medure and Steven Schaefer teamed up to provide the evening’s menu as guests enjoyed the experience of two seasoned chefs as they plated the fine […]

Gala sheds moonlight on natural resources

Gala sheds moonlight on natural resources

Black Tie and Blue Jeans was the order of the evening on Apr. 3 as guests enjoyed an evening at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in support of the North Florida Land Trust. The Moonlight on the River gala offered an evening of dinner, dancing and auctions to benefit the conservation of local […]

Annual SMPS Beautification Awards acknowledge the efforts of locals

Annual SMPS Beautification Awards acknowledge the efforts of locals

In a moment of déjà vu, for the second year in a row Diane Martin, immediate past president, opened the spring meeting of the San Marco Preservation Society at Aardwolf Brewery. The agenda was short and sweet: talk about accomplishments, present beautification awards, induct new officers. Among the accomplishments mentioned were some serious efforts: review […]

Land of the Tiger fitting venue for gala

Land of the Tiger fitting venue for gala

Guests of the 19th annual ExZOOberation fundraiser mingled – safely – with leopards and tigers for a night of roaring good fun as they bid and outbid each other for rights to name and adopt a giraffe, a zebra and leopard cubs among other animals at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens. The Apr. 12 Tigers […]

Vegas-style fun nets proceeds for Jacksonville Autism school

The Ante Up for Autism Gala was a night of fun and excitement at the Deerwood Country Club on Apr. 5. Friends and families in support of children with autism turned out to spin the roulette wheel and throw the dice to raise funds for the Jacksonville School for Autism. Live and silent auctions included […]

Gala raises benchmark for heart disease research

Early last month the American Heart Association-First Coast raised more than $500,000 to support the organization’s efforts to fight cardiovascular disease and stroke. Chaired by Rick Cox, Fidelity National Financial, the 6th annual Tuxes and Tennis Shoes Heart Ball, held at TPC Sawgrass was the most successful gala in the local organization’s history. The evening […]