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 […]
YMCA’s STRONGER TOGETHER bash recognizes volunteers and donors, sets fundraising goal
The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast recently celebrated organizations and individuals who are helping it meet its mission to transform lives during its eleventh annual Y-Bash “STRONGER TOGETHER” event. The organization also announced it fundraising goal to raise $2.147 million to support programs such as safety around water, youth development and supporting seniors. “When the […]
In Memorium: Michael Cascone Sr.
July 29, 1920 – Dec. 22, 2019 Michael Cascone Sr., 99, died at his home Dec. 22 after having lived a long life dedicated to serving others. His many accomplishments included founding what would later become VyStar Credit Union. He and his wife, Dorothy, who died in 2018, spent many decades volunteering for organizations in […]
Community Development Award winners recognized by LISC
At its recent 20th Anniversary celebration, LISC or Local Initiatives Support Corporation Jacksonville announced five Community Development Award winners during its most recent event at TIAA Bank Field’s East Club, Feb. 20. The awards, which recognize those that align best with the mission to partner with public, private and non-profit groups to transform distressed neighborhoods […]
VyStar creating major presence downtown
With its roots firmly grounded in the Jacksonville military community, VyStar Credit Union couldn’t be a better partner for the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. The announcement about the arena comes six months after VyStar purchased the SunTrust Tower in August 2018 to renovate and serve as its headquarters. The financial institution expects to move from […]
VyStar makes new branch ‘official’ with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Although the official opening was Dec. 3, 2018, VyStar Credit Union held the ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 9 in San Marco for its newest branch. Located at 1600 Hendricks Ave., across from the San Marco Branch Library, Balis Community Center and Southside Tennis Courts, the new office is the 49th branch in the VyStar family. More […]
