Eyesore bites the dust
Demolition of a condemned structure at the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Cedar Street in San Marco recently took place when a two-story commercial/residential building at 1502 Hendricks Ave. was razed. The property is owned by H.S. Turner, a commercial real estate company on Prudential Drive. Realco Recycling was given a permit for $10,000 to […]
If the walls could talk: Details vague about house swap deal
If ever a house needed walls that could talk, it could well be the one at 1880 Shadowlawn Street in Avondale. The house is hiding a mystery that only the walls themselves might be able to solve for sure. The house’s origin is clear enough. Built in 1924 for real estate and insurance salesman Addison […]
Lanier leaves lasting legacy, embodiment of St. Vincent’s mission
Throughout her long career in fundraising, there are two words St. Vincent’s Foundation President Jane Lanier never allows to slip from her lips – contribution and donation. “Gift is the right word,” she insists. “Philanthropy is connecting people’s hearts and treasures. It’s someone’s heart and the treasure they have that they want to share with […]
Women’s Board launches plans for 47th Art & Antiques Show
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital held a kickoff party at the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center May 22 for the 47th Art & Antique Show. Women’s Board President Katherine Forrester thanked Robin Albaneze and Robin Love, co-chairs for the upcoming show, called “Paris in Full Bloom,” and scheduled for Dec. 6-8, 2019. She […]
Bill to regulate short term vacation rentals to be withdrawn
Just one day after introducing to the Land Use and Zoning (LUZ) Committee a bill to regulate short term vacation rentals, citing “a lack of time” District 14 Councilman Jim Love requested June 5 that his proposed bill be withdrawn, with the recommendation that the new City Council take up the issue. On June 11, […]
Opposition shown at second community meeting for proposed self-storage facility in Murray Hill
Residents, business owners, some supporters and a number of sign-carrying detractors gathered June 3 at Fishweir Brewing Company to hear from the developers of a self-storage facility proposed for the Jones College property in Murray Hill.
Sleiman Enterprises purchases Lakewood shopping center
Lakewood Promenade, a popular shopping destination for San Jose and San Marco residents, is under new ownership. Sleiman Enterprises, a company owned by San Jose resident Toney Sleiman, announced the acquisition May 8 of the open-air shopping area that lies at the crossroads of San Jose Boulevard and University Boulevard West in Lakewood. Sleiman’s entire […]
Wolfson groundbreaking a fitting send-off for Greene
In a fitting last hurrah for Baptist Health CEO and President Hugh Greene as he faces retirement, Baptist Health board members, executives, elected officials and community members came together May 14 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new seven-story building that will serve as Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville’s main entrance as well as a new […]
