Pink Ribbon Symposium meeting local needs
Posted on October 5, 2012 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
Before physicians Linda Sylvester and Cynthia Anderson met at Orange Park Cancer Center in 2006, both had admired and worked with a Philadelphia charity called Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Founded in 1991 by radiation oncologist Marisa C. Weiss, M.D., that program was created in response to the public need for information, education, connection, support and […]
Residents reving up for Fall fitness
Posted on October 5, 2012 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
With the weather turning cooler, local athletes are ramping up their routines — preparing for upcoming fall and winter athletic challenges. All motivated by different goals, these local fitness gurus are committed — inspiring their neighbors to lace up and hit the pavement, gym or playing field. Granada’s Cindy Pearson is training for a half […]
Latest Pop-Up History uncovers city’s bawdy past
Posted on October 5, 2012 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
Second series event serves up raucous performance at Dos Gatos – “1915 Jacksonville mayoral candidate J.E.T Bowden came back to life last month — rolling into Downtown’s Dos Gatos cocktail lounge on Sep. 19 and loudly proclaimed his support of prostitution to a more than receptive crowd of nearly 200 rowdy backers. “…This ‘social […]
Square traffic, Balis Park redesign makes debut
Posted on October 5, 2012 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
Local groups promise support for ongoing maintenance – Designs for a “new and improved” San Marco Square were released last month during a community meeting hosted by District 5 City Councilwoman, Lori Boyer. Local groups also have come forward with their support of the plans, announcing new initiatives to raise funds for project maintenance […]
Pumpkin Patch adds up for youth
Posted on October 5, 2012 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
The vernal equinox may signal the official transition from summer to fall, but nothing puts us in the mood for autumn fun and festivities quite like the Pumpkin Patch. When the north lawn or “point” of Southside United Methodist Church transforms into a sea of orange, families come out in droves to stroll through rows […]
Local cyclists put pedal to metal for Bike MS
Posted on September 6, 2012 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
By Susanna P. Barton – Resident Community News – Cyclists and bike stores across the city — including many in the historic neighborhoods — are gearing up for one of the biggest cycling events of the year: Bike MS: PGA Tour Cycle to the Shore. In addition to raising much needed awareness and funds […]
Neighborhood advocates, national experts gather for San Marco by Design event
Posted on September 6, 2012 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
By Susanna P. Barton – Resident Community News – Representatives from San Marco Preservation Society, the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida and Healthy Kids, Jacksonville/Blue Cross Blue Shield gathered at Southside Baptist Church last month to release findings of the San Marco by Design project, a yearlong study that looked at design parameters […]
‘Tis the season for college football
Posted on September 6, 2012 By Editor Articles, Neighborhood News, Top Stories
By William Milne – Welcome back to the most wonderful time of the year! As we embrace the much-anticipated 2012 football season, there is no argument that college football is advancing through a significant transition! The competition to be the #1 team has never been more intense; athletes are now being recruited as early as […]