Local Rotarians support St. Vincent’s Mobile Health Outreach Services
Posted on March 6, 2013 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
Left to right: The Rotary Club of Jacksonville’s Steve Bacalis (past president), Bill Mason (president elect), Tommy Grimes (past governor Rotary District 6970), and Percy Rosenbloom (past president) with Jane Lanier, CFRE President & System Chief Development Officer of St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation, Dick Mueller (past president) and David Pringle (EVP, Mission Integration, St. Vincent’s […]
YMCA announces $2 million gift for the new Riverside facility
Posted on March 6, 2013 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
More than 500 were in attendance on Feb. 5 when the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast announced the Healthy Living Center at the new Riverside YMCA will be named the Luther and Blanche Coggin Healthy Living Center, in honor of a $2 million donation from the Coggin family. The Luther and Blanche Coggin Healthy Living […]
2nd Annual Photo Jax – exceeding expectations again
Posted on February 5, 2013 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
There was something for everyone at the second annual PHOTOJAX festival and exhibition this year. From students to patrons, fans of local photographic art spent an eye-popping four days browsing through photography exhibits, watching Instagram projections and attending parties. Venues at this year’s festival included MOCA Jacksonville, the Florida Mining Gallery, Gallery 725, and the […]
Former home of Alfred I. and Jessie Ball duPont celebrates silver
Posted on February 5, 2013 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
Epping Forest Yacht Club, the former home of Alfred I. and Jessie Ball duPont, is celebrating 25 years as one of the most prestigious private clubs in the south. On Saturday, Mar. 16, members and guests will celebrate this silver anniversary at a Casino Royale party in the historic mansion. The Mansion, constructed in the […]
Re-consecration Shabbat to be held near Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 5, 2013 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
According to Jewish tradition, it is the people’s duty to celebrate with the bride and groom, but at Congregation Ahavath Chesed (The Temple), the celebration doesn’t stop at the wedding. Eighty-four couples will be honored at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, as Temple celebrates Marriage Re-consecration Shabbat. This year the continuum of couples celebrating […]
Stars are aligned for Southbank changes
Posted on February 5, 2013 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
Residents want to halt proposed BRT development The turnout was much better than expected at the first gathering of Southbank residents and business owners to discuss the Jacksonville Transit Authority’s plans for Bus Rapid Transit lanes along Riverplace Boulevard. The meeting of an estimated120 people was held at the Wyndham Hotel late last month to […]
JHNSA wants to ship in sustainable tourist revenue
Posted on February 5, 2013 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
USS Charles Adams could float millions in economic impact To the Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association, the decision is a no-brainer. On the one hand, put together $2.5 million in funding to eventually generate over $4 million annually in revenue for are hotels, restaurants, shops and services. On the other hand, take too long to […]
A personal tribute to the Jacksonville Zoo’s iconic silverback gorilla
Posted on February 5, 2013 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
I owe my writing career to Quito, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ greatest animal ambassador, who passed away last week. In August 2009 I walked up to the observation window at Quito’s enclosure and found the iconic gorilla squatting at the far end with his back to me. He was clearly distracted by something, but […]