River taxi seeks partnerships for sustainability
Marketing plans proposed for right-size expansion A fully enclosed 98-passenger vessel joined the St. Johns River Taxi fleet late last month. It’s the second of two newly acquired pre-owned boats operated by Lakeshore Marine Services as part of its agreement with the City of Jacksonville to maintain four taxis. It’s also a positive move by […]
Residents circle wagons to prevent river access closure
Motives for bill’s fast track not clear, questioned by residents The path from Richmond Street along Little Van Wert down to the St. Johns River was, until recently, overgrown but visitors still traverse it to the sea wall, where it is a great vantage point for fishing, watching fireworks and the Blue Angels, as well […]
Hemming Park transforming cynics one event at a time
In 1857, two public parks were created that today that have served eight generations of citizens. One, famously known, is Central Park in New York City. The other was a forgotten treasure until about a year ago: Hemming Park, originally known as City Park, renamed St. James Park in 1869 and then in 1899 again […]
JaxSports brings kids triathlon to EverBank Field
Incredible vibe creating momentum If Peter Pan had spent more time swinging a bat, shooting a hoop or passing the pigskin, he may have finally grown up. Perhaps what the boy with the never-ending childhood needed was a kick start such as the First Coast Kids Triathlon. The triathlon, now in its seventh year, gets […]
Jazz Festival tunes up for 36th year
If your ears long for live Jazz, the 2015 Jacksonville Jazz Festival is soon here with swingin’ groups, traditional trios, and Klezmer bands who will grace several stages downtown during Memorial Day weekend. National acts Spyro Gyra, Tito Puentes Jr. Orchestra, and Michael Franks appear along with Jacksonville’s own Mama Blue, The Kelly/Scott Quintet, and […]
Riverside office building to see own ‘renaissance’
Six years ago the Jelks Building, a 1939 historic contributing structure that once served as the Riverside Clinic, came close to the threat of the wrecking ball when Carlton Jones of the Renaissance Group eyed the site for a potential new pharmacy with a drive-through lane. Whether it was the economic downturn or opposition from […]
Bulldozers clear way for Baptist-MD Anderson Cancer Center
Bulldozers were out in April tearing down bungalows along Palm Avenue and Childrens Way, as Baptist Health begins the process of clearing land so that a new state-of-the art cancer center may be built. On April 17, Baptist Health signed a partnership agreement with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to join forces […]
Proposed improvements to Whatley Park draw ire from neighbors
Few dispute that improvements need to be made to San Marco’s Brown Whatley Park, but exactly what upgrades will be made and when is apparently still up for discussion. The San Marco Preservation Society (SMPS) shared several proposed renovations to help bring the park in sync with American Disabilities Act regulations during its Wine Down […]
