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Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS The Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS golf tournament, presented by Circle K, returns to Timuquana Country Club Oct. 2-8, 2023 with a strong contingent of PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions major winners. For tickets and information, visit constellationfurykandfriends.com.
Compassionate Cuisine
Making Strides at
Kristina and Abdi Abbassi, along with Sofia and Val Muenyi, stepped out in support of the Ascension St. Vincent’s Community Outreach Program for the 21st Annual Delicious Destinations presented by Miller Electric on Sept. 9. READ MORE ON PAGE 24
One Riverside
Construction is making notable progress at One Riverside, as seen in this photo taken from the Acosta Bridge last month. The mixed-use development replacing the former Florida Times-Union campus will feature luxury apartments, a city park and retail and dining options, as well as its anchor grocery store, Whole Foods Market. City permits were issued in July and August to begin work on this third Whole Foods location in Jacksonville. Ground broke on this first phase of construction in September 2022. According to published reports, Phase 1 is expected to wrap by the end of this year.
Coined by Jacksonville historian Wayne Wood, the Lane-Towers House has been regarded as “the most spectacular example of Tudor-Revival style architecture in Jacksonville.” The home will hit the market as the most expensive in Jacksonville and is being readied for an open house schedule of appointments that begin Sept. 30. READ MORE ON PAGE 2
The Innovation Price Tag
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Jacksonville continues to progress toward autonomous, driverless vehicles as Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) finalizes plans to break ground on phase 1 of its Ultimate Urban Circulator program while also adjusting its budgetary needs. READ MORE ON PAGE 10
Record in Real Estate?
Monique and David Miller with Eres McKee
Raising Funds to 69 Years Strong Defend the Future The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) raised more than $330,000 at its DESC Defenders: Into the Future fundraising event last month, celebrating 40 years of providing critical care to people struggling with poverty. READ MORE ON PAGE 27
Robert E. Lee High School’s Class of 1954 celebrated their 69th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Timuquana Country Club. Alumni president Wilson Smith welcomed 51 classmates to the luncheon, including Frances Nash Gallogly, Jane Aspinwall, Bobbie Woodman MacDonald, Millie Parks Ogletree and Sue Culpepper (seated).
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