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RIVERSIDE | AVONDALE | ORTEGA | MURRAY HILL FIERCELY LOCAL NEWS ... FIERCELY LOYAL READERS | RESIDENTNEWS.NET | SEPTEMBER 2025 | VOL. 18, ISSUE 9
(Front Row): Zurie H., Colt P. and Camden C. with Paisley S., Everett K. and Avett M. (Back Row): Jaxson G., Daniel H. and Brie D. with Colton K. and Landon C. (Sam S. not pictured)
Twelve all-stars in the making gear up for a season filled with Gator Bowl adventures as this year’s 2025 Dream Team – from scouting games to meeting players – before stepping into the spotlight at this year’s TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. READ MORE ON PAGE 20
Olympians of Jacksonville
Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club welcomed guests with glasses of bubbly to the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser, Cowford Ball on Aug. 22. Despite the heavy rain, patrons still boot, scoot and boogied to raise funds to beat cancer. READ MORE ON PAGE 24
Nancy Hogshead , shown here with Lanier Drew, Tyrie Boyer and Lauren Mahoney, was one of three Olympians on a panel discussion Aug. 14 for San Marco Centennial Committee’s Hometown Heroes. Visit www.residentnews.net for more details and photos.
Donna Zaccour, Jordan Garland and Tiffany Snyder
Michael Mayoral and Dennsen Manacup
Sarah and Matt Allen
Flavor and Fun for the Florida Theatre
Sports, Skills and Smiles
The Florida Theatre’s annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon and BBQ delivered another year of fun, flavor and good music for guests to enjoy as they raised funds to support Jacksonville’s historic theater.
Aiden Johnson stands, centered, with his parents, Matthew and Nicole, and siblings Ethan and Brady in front of the restored St. Paul’s flagpole.
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The Sanctuary on 8th Street’s summer camp blended enrichment with adventure for more 80 campers this summer, offering everything from field trips to presentations to keep them engaged, curious and entertained during the hot summer days.
Chipper Jones’ Legacy Cemented at Bolles with New Stadium
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Jimmy Stockton with Ed Seay
Remembering Jimmy Stockton
Finance Committee Pushes Back on Deegan’s State of Jax Initiative READ MORE ON PAGE 12
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