Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not run for sustainability! The USGBC of North Florida is hosting a 5k Run for Sustainability Saturday, June 18 at the University of North Florida. Runners, joggers and walkers are welcome to participate as well as corporate or group teams!

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A national real estate blog on Trulia.com recently listed nine features that many of today’s consumers look for when buying a home. They include value, a well-maintained property, outdoor living area, practical green features, open kitchen and a smaller, less-formal living space.

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Ocean’s Edge, the beachside community of condominium homes located east of Florida A1A and steps away from the Atlantic Ocean in desirable south Jacksonville Beach, recently hosted a special event for its residents, future residents and guests. Steele Wines of Lake County, Ca., was the featured wine for an exclusive wine tasting.

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We want to congratulate the “dream team” of “must-know” business leaders who were honored Wednesday night at Advantage magazine’s “Meet the Top 50 Small Business Influencers” event. The honorees included three key leaders of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce – Entrepreneurial Development Division Vice President Sandy Bartow, Jacksonville Women’s Business Center (JWBC) Director Pat Blanchard and Beaches Division and Chamber Councils Director John Bryan.

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The team at Sisler Johnston Interior Design is on the move! The Jacksonville interior design firm recently relocated to the Avenues Business Center, located at 5570 FL Mining Blvd. S., Suite 407, in Jacksonville.

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Hundreds of guests turned out for the Monique Burr Foundation for Children, Inc.’s annual “A Night in the Village” event. Hawaiian fusion cuisine by celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi, tropical drinks and live fire dancing set the scene at the at Roy’s restaurant in Jacksonville Beach as the celebration, which has become one of Northeast Florida’s most widely attended charity events, raised $42,000 for the foundation and its programs.

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To continue that giving in 2011, THE PLAYERS will announce several charitable donations throughout the summer, culminating with Giving Back Month in the fall. First on that list is the success achieved at the PwC First Tee Challenge during this year’s tournament.

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The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Enterprise Florida President Gray Swoope to St. Augustine for an economic development mission tour. The tour, in cooperation with the St. Johns County Commission, the St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority and Northeast Florida Regional Airport Authority, enabled Swoope to meet with area economic development leaders at the Chamber’s headquarters in St. Augustine before touring relocation sites and the Rulon Co. at World Commerce Park.

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It was more than just a grand opening for CarbuX Car Wash and its new Beach Boulevard location. Along with the excitement of opening its third Jacksonville location, this grand opening also raised an incredible $5,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) of North Florida.

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Hurricane season begins today. We don’t want to think about what could happen to our community in the event of a hurricane. But now is the time to take action to ensure your family and your home are protected. As you prepare your hurricane plan for your family, also take the time to review your homeowner’s insurance policy and make sure it provides the coverage you need.

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