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JULY 2021, VOL. 14, ISSUE 07
ROUNDABOUTS COMING TO ST. JOHNS AVENUE UTILITY WORK AND CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY BY KEVIN J. MEERSCHAERT Resident Community News Avondale residents can hear about the Florida Department of Transportation’s plans to install roundabouts at the on St. Johns Ave. this month. FDOT says a roundabout will replace the signal at St. Johns Ave (CR 211), Geraldine Drive and Herschel Street. Other improvements will include crosswalks, narrowing of the roadway and the addition of medians to slow traffic, making the intersection more pedestrian friendly.Construction on St. Johns Ave. (CR 211) from Herschel to Canterbury Street is slated to begin July 19, weather permitting. Ahead of the improvements FDOT will hold an open house on July 15 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m. It will be held at the Jacksonville FDOT Urban Office located at 2198 Edison Avenue. Residents can also attend virtually through https://nflroads.com/virtualmeetings. Jacksonville’s American Lighting & Signalization LLCwas awarded a $1.7 million contract for the project. Another roundabout will be installed at St. Johns Avenue and Herschal across Big Fishwier Creek near Woodmere Street. FDOT said the entire project is expected to be completed by Summer 2022. Utility work will also be a part of the scope of the project, as JEA’s sub-contactor, Callaway Contracting, started work June 28 to upgrade a failing sanitary sewer manhole at the first roundabout intersection.
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CSI HELPS STUDENTS, RAISES FUNDS FOR YOUTH Samantha Sotter and Becky Lowry were among the many proud supporters that believe in a brighter future for youth on the First Coast. The CSI Companies and their fundraising initiative hosted the CSI Gives Back Gala to celebrate with friends and co-workers to raise awareness as well as resources for students in need. READ MORE ON PAGE 20
A TOAST TO NEW LEADERSHIP Alicia Smith and Shannon Blankenship were on hand at a recent party in honor of Blankenship, as she was formally welcomed to her new role as Executive Director of Riverside Avondale Preservation.
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FIS CELEBRATES TOPPING OFF AT GLOBAL HQ Representing FIS were John Eagle, Amy Mergen, Ido Gileadi, President Bruce Lowthers, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Chairman and CEO Gary Norcross, Marc Mayo, Ellyn Raftery, Woody Woodall, Greg Montana and Denise Williams
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It was a big day for Fidelity Information Services (FIS) and an even bigger day for the city of Jacksonville, as leaders of the Fortune 200 company hoisted the final beam to highest point of the 12-story, global headquarters June 7. The state-of-the-art Platinum LEED Certified and WELL Building
Standard® accredited building will be one of the most energy and environmentally friendly buildings in the city when completed. The financial services company invited leaders from the business community to join READ MORE ON PAGE 04
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