Local faith groups open their doors for holidays
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year as the beloved Christmas carol goes, guarantees an over-loaded church calendar with high congregational and public expectations. A season rich with opportunity for faith groups to minister far beyond their membership, most plan months in advance to deliver messages: of faith, salvation, hope, love and peace, inclusiveness, tolerance, […]
Scottish affair draws patrons to ‘Highland Fling’
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital manages to fly high in the face of any challenge, knowing that the ultimate end game is helping those with special medical needs – especially the children. The winter social always entertains and remains one of the top events of the year – as attendees experience the finest […]
MOSH, AIA Jacksonville present architecture exhibit
The Museum of Science & History of Jacksonville and AIA Jacksonville have teamed up to present a new exhibit: Jacksonville by Design — AIA Celebrates 100 Years of Architecture. Located in The Loft Gallery on the third floor, the exhibit features a look into Jacksonville’s building past, punctuated by current architectural favorites. The exhibit opened […]
New ground: Construction begins on 220 Riverside
It was a community affair last month in Riverside, as representatives from the city, Hallmark Partners and other development partners held an official groundbreaking for 220 Riverside and its contiguous community park. Just weeks before, developers announced a new partnership with Nashville-based real estate investment trust MAA. MAA owns and manages 49,000 multifamily apartment homes […]
Quiet zones may be solution for historic district’s train horns
A train’s whistle blowing in the night is nostalgic for some. But for Historic District residents living within earshot, the only nostalgia is for loss of peace and quiet and a good night’s sleep. “Train horns blast throughout the early morning so loudly I warn guests to close their windows at night,” said Tom Merten, […]
Merchants group hosts 5 Points cleanup
Members of the 5 Points Merchants Association and friends got their hands dirty last month during a neighborhood cleanup event. The group began the first phase of the re-landscaping of 5 Points between Post Street and the 5 Points intersection. Volunteers removed weeds and old mulch from the various beds along the street, trimmed Crepe […]
Grissett’s family donates park bench
With little public fanfare but with great love, the family of former Riverside Avondale Preservation Director Bonnie Grissett donated a Boone Park bench in her name last month. The park bench is located on the pathway near the playground at the St. Johns Avenue side of Boone Park. Bonnie, who passed away December 2010 after […]
Plans for controversial artificial reef sunk
An artificial reef planned offshore Riverfront Park in San Marco will be relocated to another site, according to District 5 City Councilwoman Lori Boyer. The reef, intended to improve on- and offshore fishing along the St. Johns River, was the source of much community alarm during the councilwoman’s September town meeting. Residents were concerned the […]
