PAL Roasts Wally Lee
The 4th Annual Police Athletic League Sheriff’s Roast draws a crowd to the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville riverfront hotel to roast some of the more prolific characters in Jacksonville. This year was no exception as Ron Autrey, Gregory Smith, Rick Cox, Bruce Barcelo, Sandy Bartow and James Rinaman, Jr. raised a glass and wreaked some havoc […]
Food and philanthropy at Celebrity Chefs luncheon
Recognizable Jacksonville celebrities from television, nonprofit leadership positions and other successful businesses came together at the Salvation Army’s 27th annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction on Mar. 14. The event, held annually at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center, will help to fund the Salvation Army Senior Center, Adult Rehabilitation Center, Child Development […]
Cummer Ball the highlight of the social season
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens hosted its annual black tie gala March 16. The event was a hit, as Co-Chairs Suzanne Hinckley and Chris Hieb planned the eventful evening from start to finish. The celebration of natural Florida and themed art from Jim Draper and Allison Watson set the tone with original, large […]
Patrons go big for Arts, support CAP
There were high hopes for the Cathedral Arts Project’s largest annual fundraiser, as art and education advocates tried to outperform a fundraising goal of $450,000, topping 2012 numbers. Arts and education advocates were recognized for their exceptional efforts, helping over 1,800 students enrolled in Cathedral Arts Project afterschool and summer classes this school year alone. […]
It’s Coming up Roses for St. Vincent’s HealthCare
Patrons were ‘living the life’, as they came out to support the St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation with a resolute effort to raise assets for the Spine and Brain Institute. The theme ‘Viva La Rosa’ exemplifies the tireless work and efforts of the physicians, staff and affiliates that illustrate the mission of the hospital – to […]
Heroes honored at ‘The Golden Hour’ gala
A Night for Heroes was one to remember as the annual black tie gala held Feb. 16 at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel celebrated triumph over tragedy when seconds count in life’s most traumatic moments. Acknowledging first responders, University of Florida physicians, Shands Jacksonville nurses and technicians, the TraumaOne flight crew and countless others, the night […]
Intuition hosts ‘Mardi Gras’ to help raise funds
It was a night full of suds and duds, as a well-dressed Community Connection crew- alongside a crowd of supporters, raised a glass and some much needed funding for families in need. The event took place Feb. 7 at the home of Intuition Ale Works on King Street. The mission of Community Connections is to […]
A laid back affair for Greenscape
While celebrating the green proceeds from the twenty-sixth annual Flowering Tree Sale earlier in the day, the nonprofit Greenscape of Jacksonville patrons, friends and board members enjoyed good company at The Museum in St. Nicholas. The blue jean clad crowd relaxed with great music, drinks, food and friendship- all the while supporting a greener vision […]
