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The historic Independent Life Building gets new life in adaptive reuse designs.
APRIL 2023, VOL. 16, ISSUE 04
50 Years
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SERVICE WITH A SMILE FOR THE SALVATION ARMY The Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army continues the tradition of serving up tasty, celebrity inspired dishes during its annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction. This year’s lineup included dishes served by many leaders and corporate sponsors, to include CSX’s booth where Joseph Hinrichs and Corkie Gooden served up meatballs to Carolyn Houston. SEE MORE ON PAGE 27
Get a rare glimpse into the past as you tour the Max Knauer residence. The main entrance and two-story pavilion — with its ogee arch and star-wheel motifs in the balcony — were styled after the Palazzo Contarini-Fasan on Venice’s Grand Canal, designed by Jefferson Powell, it’s a true gem of architectural heritage.
Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) rolls out the historic red carpet for those that have a passion for history, whether it’s the home’s architecture, eclectic furnishing and antiques or the modern touches that have updated unique spaces, there’s something for all to enjoy. Walk, jog, bike, drive or take your golf cart through the neighborhood to celebrate historic preservation and fundraising for the neighborhood nonprofit that delivers quality of life activities for friends and neighbors during the 49th annual Home Tour on April 15 and 16. SEE MORE ON PAGE 32
YOU GOTTA KNOW WHEN TO HOLD EM’
Billy Parsons with Patrick Parsons, Mark Brundick, Jason Harrell, Phillip Parsons, Dennis Golden, John Valentino, Hugh Blanton and Riley Smith
Celebrating the Thrill of the Hunt
The smell of seafood was in the air, as the Northeast Florida Hunting Club held its annual social and low-country boil on the banks of the Ortega River, March 25. The group typically tells tales over gunpowder, shells and later into the evening, a campfire; where stories have been told since 1955, but this gathering was held over plates of boiled shrimp, crawfish, smoked sausage and other tasty steamed cuisine.
Honoree John Carey with his wife Anne and son Whit Carey
Honoring Civic Leadership at Giving Tree Gala The Jessie Ball duPont Center downtown welcomed guests on Saturday, March 25, for a special celebration to honor the legacy of one of Jacksonville’s finest philanthropists and contractors — Mr. W.W. “Bill” Gay. Guests, donors and fellow patrons paid tribute to G. John Carey, who was joined by his wife Ann and son Whit, at the annual celebration of giving and leadership on behalf of the Winston Family YMCA.
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Mayoral, property appraiser, at-large group and six city council races move on to runoff elections in May.
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Traci Jenks, member of the Rotary Club of Jacksonville, readies her chips during the club’s benefit poker tournament at bestbet during a recent club outing in early March. The funds raised will benefit the Rotary Club of Jacksonville Florida Foundation.
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