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MAY 2023
VOL. 16, ISSUE 05
Voter Information for Upcoming Runoff Elections Jacksonville’s next mayor, property appraiser and several city council representatives will be decided during the May 16 election. Daniel Davis (REP) and Donna Deegan (DEM) are the candidates who advanced to the mayoral runoff election following the Duval County First Unitary Election in March. Joining them in their own respective runoff elections, specific to The Resident readership are: Property Appraiser: Jason Fischer (REP) AND
Joyce Morgan (DEM) City Council At-Large Group 5: Charles Garrison (DEM) AND
Chris Miller (REP) City Council District 7: Joseph Hogan (REP) AND
Jimmy Peluso (DEM) City Council District 9: Mike Muldoon (REP) AND
Brittany Glenos, Charlotte Gaffett, Eric Fein and Ashlee Fein
Exuberance at ExZOOberations
Guests enjoyed French cuisine and beverages at the 26th annual ExZOOberation.
It was an evening of mystique and wonder at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ 26th annual ExZOOberation. The fundraising event offered “Cirque de Zooleil”-themed entertainment, food and garden displays, as well as live and silent auctions. READ MORE ON PAGE 24
Tyrona Clark-Murray (DEM)
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Runoff elections will also be held for city council seats in districts 2, 8, 11 and 14. Early voting begins May 1 thru May 14. During this period, registered voters can visit any of the early voting sites to cast their ballots. A list of early voting sites and operating hours is available at the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) website (www. duvalelections.gov). On May 16, voters must visit their designated precincts. Voting precincts are listed on voter information cards; those unsure of their precinct can look it up on the SOE website as well by selecting “Precinct Finder” under “Voter Information.”
Friends Marsha and Randy George and Troy and Michele Harris took advantage of the beautiful weather to bike from one home to the next.
A DAY OF HISTORY AND DESIGN
Riverside and Avondale neighbors and visitors walked, biked and drove throughout the community to visit the homes and points of interest on the map for the 49th annual Home Tour, hosted by Riverside Avondale READ MORE ON PAGE 28 Preservation (RAP).
Bernice Parker, Duzanne Perritt and Gloria Thomas
Raymond Reid, Jim Daniel, Shaun Van Rensburg and Steve Pajcic
Fundraising ‘Fore’ a Cause Golfers and friends brought their best clubs and top game to join in the friendly competition that was the annual Yard Course and Back Nine charity fundraiser event hosted by The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic in Avondale on Saturday, April 1. The yearly golf event is held to benefit the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and offered various elements including celebrity shoot-outs and READ MORE ON PAGE 31 closest-to-the-pin competitions.
CELEBRATING SPRING
Spring is in bloom and the Garden Club of Jacksonville celebrated by holding its 2023 Blooms Galore and More Preview Party. This exclusive, ticketed event was held on Friday, April 7, giving guests a sneak peek at and best selection of the plants from the following day’s Blooms Galore and More event, while enjoying beverages and live music. READ MORE ON PAGE 33
I N H O M E S BY M AY 5, 2 0 2 3
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