The Return of San Marco Beer Fest
The San Marco Beer Fest returned for the second installment of the now-annual event. The 2nd Annual San Marco Beer Fest was held Saturday, April 1, from 1-5 p.m. at Balis Park. The event, hosted by the San Marco Merchants Association and Aardwolf Brewing Co., featured craft beer from more than 25 local breweries and […]
Taking it to the Yard “Fore” Charity
The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic hosted its annual yard golf and lawn party, The Yard Course & Back 9, on Saturday, April 1, raising over $150,000 for Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA), which provides cost-free civil legal services for those in need. The cornerstone of the event is the 18-hole course played at […]
Charity Takes Flight at Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport
The hangars were cleared out for a very special evening of camaraderie, compassion and shared stories about the impact Gabriel House of Care has upon the recovery of cancer and transplant patients. Guests in attendance were treated to a first class, front row seat to hear testimonials while celebrating the nonprofit with honorary host, Leslie […]
ExZooberation Returns with Wonder
The Jacksonville Zoo’s premier annual fundraiser, ExZooberation, returned Saturday, April 1, from 6-10 p.m. under a tent of wonder and intrigue. The 26th celebration of ExZooberation was themed Cirque Du Zooleil, where supporters immersed themselves in a world of beauty with larger-than-life gardens, interactive Cirque-style entertainment, traditional French cuisine, and a live and silent auction. […]
Home Tour Offers Inspiration, Treasures to be Discovered in the Historic District
Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) hosted its 49th annual Home Tour on April 15 and 16, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy beautiful homes and other points of interest in the Riverside and Avondale communities. Ten homes, a church and a local business participated in this year’s tour. The featured home was the nearly-100-year-old mediterranean revival […]
I Spy a Symphony
The Jacksonville Symphony hosted its annual fundraiser, The Symphony Gala, on March 4. Themed “An Evening of Intrigue,” the evening featured outstanding music that highlighted the exhilarating scores of classic spy films. Guests got to enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auctions, special performances and a night full of festivities and dancing. Darnell […]
YMCA gathers leaders, patrons and honors difference-makers
The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast welcomed guests to the ‘The Jessie’ downtown, to rally around civic leaders at its annual Giving Tree Gala. The nonprofit, with more than 14 branch locations in North Florida, counts on its board, staff and invested partners to bring value and quality of life services for youth, families and […]
Hunting Club gathers for low-country boil, camaraderie
Since 1955, a group of gentlemen have been walking the woods, stalking and flushing their favorite birds in search of enjoyment in the great outdoors. Many founding members have passed, but the legacy lives on with each generation sharing in the traditions of hunting with their next of kin and lifelong friends. Whether it’s the […]
