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City of Jacksonville

Jacksonville Is Getting in Its Own Way … Again.

September 19, 2024

What is really happening with the Laura Street Trio? Words by Carmen Macri In the very heart of Downtown Jacksonville lies the very vacant Laura Street Trio. The buildings have been deteriorating for more than 30 years with graffiti covering the walls and overgrown weeds taking over the landscape. But the question remains, why? To put it bluntly, the

Animals & Pets·Charitable·Community·Crowdfunding·Family·Ft. George / East Heckscher·Lifestyle·Northside·Outdoors·Parks

JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS ASKS FOR HELP TO RAISE $250,000 BY SUNDAY

When COVID-19 forced Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to close its gates for two months, the nonprofit lost critical revenue during its busiest months. The Zoo is now asking for the community’s help to recover through the ZOO-A-THON, which aims to raise $250,000 in donations by Sunday. “Many people are surprised

FROM THE BEGINNING: The History of Atlantic Beach, Florida

Atlantic Beach citizens take pride in the residential character of their little

USS Klakring family_US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley

Finding Home: Military Relocation and Retirement on the First Coast

It’s moving season. Each summer, approximately 200,000 military families relocate from their

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS

June 25, 2020

Community·Events·Family

View Fireworks from Multiple Locations throughout the City of Jacksonville Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the nation’s independence with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration offering an enhanced viewing experience this year with various ways to watch. The spectacular fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m.

A Century-Old Rivalry: Top Plays This Millennium for the Florida-Georgia Football Game

October 28, 2019

Attraction·Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·Football·History·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·NCAA College Football·Perennial·Travel & Tourism

The rivalry between the and the has a long, storied past. Since 1915, the has been one that not only fans of the two schools look forward to, but, in most years, it’s a marquee matchup that often decides the fate of the Southeastern Conference Championship game, held later in

Celebrate Independence Day! 🇺🇸 14 Ways to See Fireworks & Other 4th of July Events Around Jacksonville

July 2, 2019

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON THE FIRST COAST July 3rd Independence Day Celebration at the Ballpark The are proud to give away patriotic Jumbo Shrimp caps to the first 2,000 fans through the gates! Stick around post-game for the largest fireworks show of the season. Secure your tickets NOW because this

10 Reasons to Support Arts and Culture in Jacksonville

August 14, 2018

Art News·Community·Feature·On Stage·Public Art·Urban Planning·Visual Art

Cultural organizations and artists are poised to assist the City as they address their social priorities, including: Public Safety, Economic Development, Neighborhood Development, Youth Engagement, and Health and Wellness. The work of cultural organizations and artists expand far beyond just our sector. We have to dismantle the misconception that arts

What’s The Latest? A Bird’s-Eye View of Downtown Jacksonville in 2018

May 21, 2018

Business·Downtown·Feature·History·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Northbank·Perennial·Southbank·Urban Planning

Change is a vital currency that helps a city like Jacksonville maintain a vibrant cultural presence. Much ado has been made about the continued evolution of the city’s downtown area. Among the stewards of the area is Downtown Vision, Inc., who offered an update on a few of the high-profile

Jacksonville Jazz Fest After Dark 2018 Schedule

May 12, 2018

Community·Downtown·Feature·Festivals·Jacksonville Jazz Festival·Music·Music Venues

Presented by the Downtown Investment Authority, Jazz Fest After Dark, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville and Downtown Vision, Jazz Fest After Dark returns to Downtown Jacksonville this Friday and Saturday. Building on early success and positive feedback, the event extends the experience for festival goers and introduces them to ’s vibrant

Creative Spaces: Patrick Fisher, Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

January 12, 2018

Art News·Community·Creative Spaces·Downtown·Feature·Perennial·Visual Art

It’s not everyday that someone new arrives to the Bold New City of the South to move and shake the local arts. Last year, Patrick Fisher entered the scene with a fresh perspective and a heap of motivation. After completing a cross-country road trip with his dog in 2016, Fisher

Military Support Services in Jacksonville, Florida

August 21, 2017

Community·Family·Feature·Health & Wellness·Lifestyle·Military·Perennial

Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition The Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition (JMVC) is committed to honoring military veterans and currently serving members of the National Guard and Reserve by facilitating career, business, and education opportunities in Jacksonville. Central to the JMVC vision is the recognition that many of the skills veterans developed

Duval County Veterans Memorial Wall in Jacksonville, FL, Robin Kiely, Photo Fran Ruchalski

Honoring Our Fallen: Duval County Veterans Memorial Wall in Downtown Jacksonville

July 25, 2017

Attraction·Community·Downtown·Family·Feature·History·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Lifestyle·Military·Perennial·Public Art

Our Veterans Memorial Wall is unusual in that it honors all six branches of the military: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. The 65 foot-long monument lists the names of soldiers from World War I through the War on Terror, with a connection to Jacksonville, most

Dutton Island Preserve_Photo Will Dickey

The Timucuan Trails: Dutton Island Park and Preserve

June 22, 2017

Atlantic Beach·Attraction·Family·Feature·History·Lifestyle·Outdoors·Parks·Perennial·The Beaches

By Hallie Stevens, Timucuan Trail Parks Foundation, Inc. Dutton Island is really two Timucuan Trail parks: Dutton Island I (Dutton Island Preserve), managed by the and Dutton Island II (Dutton Island Park and Preserve expansion), managed by the . Both preserves consist of unspoiled salt marsh, pine flat woods, scrub, and live