Endowment established to fund park maintenance
Following a successful Spirit of Victory capital campaign in 2018 to fund revitalization of Memorial Park and restoration to its original 1924 glory, the Memorial Park Association has established an endowment to ensure that maintenance and repairs of the nearly 100-year-old park in Riverside will continue in perpetuity. “Memorial Park has a fond spot in […]
Memorial Park balustrade project awarded to local firm
Intron Technologies, Inc. was selected by the City of Jacksonville as the contractor for the Memorial Park balustrade replacement project, according to a representative from the Memorial Park Association. The Jacksonville-based company will replace the 600-foot balustrade. It is certified by Cathedral Stone Projects Inc. for historical concrete, stone and masonry restoration projects using the […]
Fund set up to offset costs to rename schools
The Jacksonville Public Education Fund has created a special fund to allow community members to support the renaming of several public schools through tax-deductible donations. On June 16, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously, 7-0, to begin the renaming process for six public schools whose names honor Confederate leaders: Joseph Finegan Elementary, Stonewall Jackson […]
Riverside Village developer seeks zoning change
The plan to redevelop four parcels at Riverside Avenue near Memorial Park has been revised by the owner, who is seeking a zoning change to a Planned Unit Development. The revisions, which are part of a plan called Riverside Village, were presented to Riverside Avondale Preservation at a July 14 Zoom meeting by attorney Paul […]
Lee High’s name inspires music, military, risk-taking
I think Robert E. Lee is a fine role model for young people. Above all, Lee was a risk taker – a great example for today’s risk-adverse students, many of whom are petrified of competition. Lee, on the other hand, was a formidable general, and after the war, he dedicated his life to education. Yes, […]
Changing Lee High’s name is a sin
Here are my thoughts and memories of the traditional Thanksgiving football games between Robert E. Lee – Andrew Jackson High Schools. First, I want to mention my family – my Dad (Lee class of ’48), my mother (Jackson class of ’50) and me (Lee class of ’69). It was a great Thanksgiving tradition. I can honestly […]
Readers sound off on locked dock at Riverside Arts Market
This picture was taken on 7/4/2020, Independence Day. On Saturday, when RAM was open, the RAM dock was locked. WOW! Don’t Visit Jacksonville! JAX-It ain’t easier here! Respectfully submitted,John Nooney The equality of opportunity should be available for all taxpayers in Jacksonville. Equality of opportunity comes in many forms besides wealth/wages/work. It’s a shame leadership doesn’t […]
Way We Were story is interesting, inspiring
Your story about Ken and Leo Juro was very interesting and inspiring. Thank you for presenting their story. I looked carefully at the shadow box with Leo’s decorations, awards, and service medals since I have our Dad’s. Below is a guide Ken may be interested to see. Leo was indeed well decorated as I see […]
