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New Ortega restaurant
COMMUNITY NEWS
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From bakery to bank? READ MORE ON PAGE 11
Boutique closes due to crime, vandalism READ MORE ON PAGE 10
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DCPS approves funding for years 1 to 5 of Master Facility Plan
A heart full of gratitude
Readers share the people, places and things for which they are grateful
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I am truly grateful for my neighborhood friends, the walkability and the quality of life here is outstanding. – Juan Carlos Gonzalez
“ John Stockton Elementary School escaped the school closure list, but lost a new addition to replace portables.
By Michele Leivas West Riverside, John Stockton and Fishweir elementary schools will remain open with the passage of Duval County Public Schools’ (DCPS) five-year capital plan for the updated version of the Master Facility Plan. READ MORE ON PAGE 25
A musical journey: RAP Music Tour
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Everyone here wants to contribute something. Every place is special, and it’s the people that make this city great. It’s neighborhoods like this that make us a great place to call home. – Jill Responte READ MORE ON PAGE 32-33
Salvation Army Red Shield Ball
Back-to-back hurricanes underscore importance of annual gala
Jay Myztroh with Grant Nielsen making music at the Songwriter’s Stage READ MORE ON PAGE 40
Shannon and Will Law with Marilyn Carpenter and Dan and Paige Ernst
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Peter Darbee with Dawn Alexander
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The Salvation Army’s 11th Annual Red Shield Ball took on added significance this year, coming as it did on the heels of two major hurricanes. Held Oct. 19 at UNF’s Adam W. Herbert University Center, the annual benefit featured both live and silent auctions to support The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Lodge and programs at the Towers Center of Hope. READ MORE ON PAGE 22
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