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A new Master Facility Plan proposal has sparked a community outcry amid uncertain times as the Duval County Public Schools considers shuttering several schools throughout the district including John Stockton Elementary, Fishweir Elementary, West Riverside Elementary and Ortega Elementary. MORE ON PAGE 10
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Peter Gibson, Jill Saig and Carlyn Hanlon MOCA GETS WILD FOR 100TH
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Bonnie Melin with Rebecca Sale, Kristin Bulgin, Caroline Pope and Emily Painter A VISION FOR ART
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Michael Howland with Mayor Donna Deegan
Pam Paul with her mother Pam Paul, Connie Hodges and Debbie Buckland
JACKSONVILLE SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER 75TH ANNIVERSARY
UNITED WAY – UNITING FOR TOMORROW: A COMMUNITY CONCERT CELEBRATION
Susie O’Quinn, Debbie Veale and Rita Cannon with Auxiliary President NeeCee Lee
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IT'S SOCIAL Gracie Register with Allegra Jarros and Emily Magevney WOMEN’S BOARD HOSTS ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON
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Claude and Sheila Collier with Sue and Voyne Stepp
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSONVILLE’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
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SEASON Gathering ‘Round for Roundabouts
Improvements Underway at Memorial Park
The Florida Department of Transportation held a public meeting last month to gather public input for its proposed Post Street from Cassat Avenue to Old Roosevelt Blvd Resurfacing and Rail Safety project, which includes an elongated roundabout. FDOT believes it will improve safety at the intersection of Post Street, McDuff Avenue South and Old Roosevelt Boulevard.
Memorial Park is getting a glow-up as work is underway to re-sod the park’s oval. A failed sprinkler system and foot traffic are factors prompting this landscaping improvement project. But that’s not the only project planned for the historic park, which is currently celebrating its centennial year. A new memorial/art installation has been in the works, recognizing those who have played a part in preserving, maintaining and enhancing this iconic Jacksonville greenspace for the community to enjoy. READ MORE ON PAGE 34
FDOT holds public meeting about Post Street roundabout Andy Bell with Nina Waters and Isaiah Oliver
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S 60TH
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38TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY CHEFS TASTING LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION
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Melissa Nelson with Bert Costa CATHOLIC CHARITIES – BLACK AND WHITE SOIREE
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Natalie and John Mills with Lana and Wayne Wood RAP HOME TOUR TWILIGHT PARTY
The Lowdown on Backflow The installation, maintenance and oversight for backflow preventers may hit some businesses and homeowners in the wallet, but these devices are necessary to ensure safe, clean drinking water. While the responsibility for uncontaminated drinking water falls primarily on JEA, residents assume a level of responsibility as well by ensuring these backflow preventer devices are properly installed and maintained on their properties when required, like in cases where there is an irrigation system using reclaimed, pond or well water. READ MORE ON PAGE 13
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