What’s Up at Lasalle?
Progress can be seen at the Lasalle Street pump station and outfall pipe as construction of Phase 1 continues. According to the City of Jacksonville Public Affairs Office, the anticipated end date for this first phase is the end of 2024. City officials, Haskell and A&E Engineering held a groundbreaking ceremony for the pump station […]
City breaks ground on LaSalle Street Pump Station
Jacksonville city leaders joined representatives from Haskell and A&E Engineering in a ground breaking ceremony for the much-anticipated LaSalle Street pump station in San Marco on Wednesday, May 17. “This Lasalle pump station will be an important tool in addressing the chronic flooding in this community and protecting these citizens and their property,” said City […]
How is Jacksonville Thriving?
Blue Zones Project Jacksonville releases data on well-being Blue Zones Project (BZP), a research initiative devoted to studying and improving well-being in cities across North America, has launched the Blue Zones Project Jacksonville and released Gallup data on how Jacksonville residents are thriving. This project, led by BZP in conjunction with a coalition of community […]
FIS opens new headquarters in Jacksonville
Construction wraps up on riverfront parcel Fidelity Information Services (FIS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the official opening of its new headquarters at 347 Riverside Avenue. The ceremony was held on Oct. 12, more than a year after commemorating the hoisting of the building’s final beam. Planning for the new high-rise headquarters dates back to […]
It’s official… USS Orleck opens to the public
The USS Orleck DD-86 is now officially open to the public. “…We have been working 12 years for this day, for this moment,” said Jacksonville Naval Museum President Daniel Bean at the opening ceremony on Friday, Sept. 23. “I would like to just say that dreams do come true.” Bob Orleck, nephew to the ship’s […]
