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Iceland Adventure Expands Horizons for Bolles Students
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New Chapter Begins for Storied Intersection
Bolles students explore the Icelandic outdoors during a one-week trip during their summer vacation. Hendricks Place replaces Reddi-Arts at 1037 Hendricks Avenue, bringing office, retail and restaurant spaces.
By Michele Leivas Leasing has begun for the new spaces at Hendricks Place, the development replacing Reddi-Arts’ former San Marco location. Property owner and Kings Avenue Properties LLC President Allen Stevens said construction was expected to wrap up last month on this project that has been several years in the making. In total, the new Hendricks Place development features four buildings totaling 13,500 square feet. The individual bays available for lease can be flexed from a minimum of 1,200 square feet up to 6,000 square feet. Popular Jacksonville muralist and artist David Nackashi helped put the finishing touches on the development with the installation of a vibrant mural with a pink flamingo taking center stage. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
Jacksonville artist David Nackashi continues the legacy of art at the location with a new custom-designed mural.
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San Marco Loses One of its Brightest Lights
Epic WWII Tribute and Star-Studded Speaker Series Coming Don’t miss a powerful one-nightonly event, “The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day,” coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 30. Created by Bolles alumnus John Monsky and featuring the Jacksonville Symphony and Broadway vocalists, the show launches this year’s Florida Forum Speaker Series, hosted by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Turn inside for more on this unforgettable evening – and a look at the high-profile speakers coming soon.
Rethreaded Turns 14 with a Night of Purpose and Community
Libby Karcsh with Helen Rodriguez
Kathy Weedon treasured moments with her husband, Jerry, and their nine grandchildren, pictured here in Balis Park in 2023.
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Family, friends and the community celebrate the life of a woman who soared to spectacular heights, first as a flight attendant, then – even more so – as a mother, philanthropist and civic leader. READ MORE ON PAGE 42
Rethreaded marked its 14th anniversary on July 26 with a birthday celebration at its Springfield headquarters. Guests enjoyed shopping, music, and community while helping the nonprofit reach a $30,000 matching goal, made possible by Riverside Homes. The event honored the survivors served by Rethreaded and the supporters who make their journeys possible. Founder Kristin Keen thanked the crowd during a heartfelt speech, recognizing the power of collective purpose and support. READ MORE ON PAGE 31
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Bolles Upper School students kicked off their summer vacation with a week in Iceland through the Bolles Iceland Travel Program. From June 1 to the 8th, Lian Dyer, Asher Gottlieb, Pedro Martinezclark, Elizabeth Watkins, Kimbrough Chambliss, Paul Rywelski, Abigail Naugle and Jane Shad explored the Golden Circle and some of its most iconic landmarks, including Gullfoss Waterfall and Thingvellir National Park. Leading the trip were Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus P.E. Coach Trey Leonard and upper school academic travel programs coordinator Kristin Hong.
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