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RIVERSIDE | AVONDALE | ORTEGA | MURRAY HILL FIERCELY LOCAL NEWS ... FIERCELY LOYAL READERS | RESIDENTNEWS.NET | MAY 2026 | VOL. 19, ISSUE 5
Sharon Shanahan and Ric Goodman
Preserved and Polished
Perfect spring weather set the stage for Riverside Avondale Preservation’s 52nd annual Home Tour, featuring 11 homes across the historic neighborhoods.
New School Bus Cameras Bring Fines Beginning May 1, drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus will face a $225 fine as Duval County Public Schools activates new stop-arm cameras across its fleet. The program aims to reduce tens of thousands of annual violations and make the daily ride safer for more than 30,000 student passengers.
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Rocking the River LPGA Legends Tour Professional Laura Diaz with Robyn Sieron, Steve Pajcic, Michelle Otto and Kathleen Pajcic
Driving Change
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Pajcic & Pajcic raise money to fund legal services to those in need The 12th annual Pajcic & Pajcic Yard Course and Back 9 on Montgomery and Richmond drew a passionate crowd of players, from legendary coaches and NFL players, including some Jacksonville Jaguars, to Jacksonville University athletes and other Northeast Florida sponsors as they got the chance to play alongside celebrities, elected officials and other legal eagles.
An Evening Above Par
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Acing the Weekend
Charlie Davis and Lady
Against a backdrop of riverfront sunsets and naval history, the USS Orleck came alive with music and community spirit. The American Heroes Concert and Bike Fest offered guests a night to remember at the iconic ship.
Tom and Andria York
The Florida Yacht Club’s annual Steeg Member-Guest Tennis Tournament returned with spirited competition and camaraderie on the courts. Players rallied throughout the event, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation and its youth development programs.
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Banking on Change
J.F. and Peggy Bryan
With sweeping views from The River Club, Greenscape of Jacksonville welcomed supporters April 11 for its Masters-inspired fundraiser, teeing up investment in trees and a greener future for Northeast Florida. Patrons J.F. and Peggy Bryan enjoyed the evening of festivities and have been avid Root Ball patrons for over a decade. READ MORE ON PAGE 25
Community and Creativity on Display
Despite debate, the former twostory Regions Bank, located at the corner of Margaret and Herschel Streets will see alterations to the structure and grounds following approval from the Historic Preservation Commission.
A Vision for Art brought together the Ortega community at Episcopal’s St. Mark’s Campus, where a dedicated committee of Caroline Close, Jenny Miller, Callie Sprague, Patton Weber, CeeCee Cassidy, Lauren Griffith, Bebe Alexander, Bonnie Melin, Caroline Pope, Courtney McCormick and Tara Lee helped deliver a standout evening celebrating fine art and philanthropy.
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