Root Ball Tees Up Support COMMUNITY NEWS
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Stephanie and David Garfunkel
High above the city at The River Club, Greenscape of Jacksonville hosted its Mastersinspired Root Ball April 11, rallying support for tree canopy and resilience efforts across Jacksonville. Patrons Stephanie and David Garfunkel were on hand enjoying the fine evening affair in style. READ MORE ON PAGE 25
Wine, Dine and Unwind
Maggie and Banks Hosea
Wine Down in the Parks returned to San Marco with fine wines, local flavors and relaxed charm. Hosted by the San Marco Preservation Society, the event brings the community together to sip, stroll and support preservation.
Par for the Cause Call it a hole-in-one for the community. The 12th annual Pajcic & Pajcic Yard Course and Back 9 on Montgomery and Richmond brought together sports stars, civic leaders and legal eagles for a day of play with purpose. Proceeds teed up meaningful support for Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and other nonprofits.
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From Tip-Off to Top Honor
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Generosity on the Menu
Jenifer Skinner and Jill Bobbitt
Jacksonville celebrities served up the food while guests dished out the gerenosity at the 40th annual Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary’s Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction. READ MORE ON PAGE 24
Kathleen Crawley
Bishop Kenny High School Junior Kathleen Crawley has been named the FHSAA 4A Florida Dairy Farmers Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Crawley has played for Bishop Kenny’s varsity basketball team for three years, playing a pivotal role in a landmark season for the girls’ basketball team, which brought home the program’s first state championship in 34 years. “This season has been amazing and completely surreal for me – we did it! We truly played for all the legacy players that came before us, and I want to thank all the students, faculty and staff at BK for believing in us and supporting us at all the home and championship games,” Crawley said. Crawley is a well-rounded student-athlete on and off the court, participating in several campus clubs, including the Anchor Club, Crusader Athletes for Christ, Spanish Club and Interact. She has previously played on the Bishop Kenny golf team and is preparing to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Crawley is a member of multiple honor societies, including English, Science, Spanish and the National Honor Society.
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Charlie Davis and Lady
Guests gathered at the USS Orleck Naval Museum for an evening of music, history and waterfront views during the 2026 American Heroes Concert and Bike Fest. With live tunes, sunset scenery and a chance to explore the storied “Grey Ghost,” the night struck a meaningful chord.
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