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17 Reasons to LOVE Our Historic Neighborhoods

17 Reasons to LOVE Our Historic Neighborhoods

As everyone begins to embrace the spirit of love this month, let’s celebrate by turning our affections toward the heart of our community. It is a great time to reflect on the many reasons we’re lucky to live here – not just in Jacksonville, but in one of her historic neighborhoods. These communities have deep […]

Memorial Park Gala — Celebrating 100 Years of Olmstead Brothers in Jacksonville

Memorial Park Gala — Celebrating 100 Years of Olmstead Brothers in Jacksonville

Memorial Park Association celebrated the kickoff of Memorial Park’s Centennial Anniversary with a gala at Timuquana Country Club on Saturday, Jan. 20. The evening of celebration, live music, dinner and drinks reflected on the history of Memorial Park and raised money to preserve and protect the park for generations. The Olmstead Brothers-designed Memorial Park was […]

Tim and Stephanie Cost Make Transformational Gift to Launch Cost Honors College

Tim and Stephanie Cost Make Transformational Gift to Launch Cost Honors College

The Jacksonville University Honors Program to transition to the Cost Honors College by Fall 2025 Jacksonville University (JU) announced the formation of the Cost Honors College with plans to formally launch in 2025. The naming of the Cost Honors College, endorsed by JU’s 26-member board of trustees, recognizes President Tim Cost and First Lady Stephanie Cost […]

Loyal to Local: Crown Majestic Kitchen

Loyal to Local: Crown Majestic Kitchen

The Riverside Arts Market (RAM), now in its 15th year, is a weekly makers and farmers market hosted by Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Each week, more than 100 small business owners gather under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge to sell their products […]

Behind the Scenes at the Circles Cover photoshoot!

Behind the Scenes at the Circles Cover photoshoot!

The cover images of the 2024 Circles Social Datebook and Charity Register came to life with the help of our entire team and many contributors from our team’s circles. Each individual piece was instrumental in building a product we are proud to have created. We are grateful to those that were involved for making this […]

Ahead of the Curve: What’s in Store for 2024

Ahead of the Curve: What’s in Store for 2024

The new year offers a fresh start for people to recenter, reassess and regroup for the coming 12 months. Some prepare with resolutions; others use vision boards. Others still like to select a word that will embody the attitude and outlook with which they will step into the new year. The word we at The […]

Exchange Club of Jacksonville Celebrates 100 Years of Service

Exchange Club of Jacksonville Celebrates 100 Years of Service

The Exchange Club of Jacksonville celebrated 100 years of service to the Jacksonville community with a Gatsby-inspired gala that harkened back to the times of its founding in 1923. The event was held at the San Jose Country Club on Tuesday, Dec. 12 with national Exchange Club representatives, as well as current and past local […]

Women’s Board Exemplifies the Art of Gathering

Women’s Board Exemplifies the Art of Gathering

The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held its First Coast Design Show: The Art of Gathering the first weekend of December at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Vendor booths, design lectures and special demonstrations anchored the weekend, which included an opening night kick-off gala on Dec. 1 and children’s fashion show on Dec. 3 […]