Local May 2019 housing market reports are now posted by the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors on NEFAR.com. Except where otherwise indicated, statistics reflect combined results for single-family residential and condominium properties.

Closed sales in May reached 3,091, which was the first time since June 2018 that sales have exceeded 3,000 (the June 2018 figure was nearly identical at 3,092 sales). Last month’s (April) sales were not far below, coming in at 2,951. [Read more →]

ArtRepublic has collaborated with VyStar Credit Union to create a highly curated public art plan for their new campus and parking garage that will bring a refreshing, creative presence to an otherwise utilitarian structure. [Read more →]

The JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon in July will highlight efforts on becoming the nation’s first Smart Region, a key pillar of the Elevate Northeast Florida strategic plan. [Read more →]

The North Beaches Art Walk is a free event held on the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m. in Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach.

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  (From left) Adam Campbell, 2019 Tournament Chairman, THE PLAYERS; Marsha Oliver, Senior Director, Community Outreach, THE PLAYERS; Dreamer Cristian Bernal (age 11) and his father John Bernal. Cristian’s Disney Dream in April 2019 was sponsored by THE PLAYERS; Sheri Criswell, Executive Director, Dreams Come True; Jared Rice, Executive Director, THE PLAYERS.

It’s a birthday to remember for Dreams Come True, as the organization received a $60,000 gift from THE PLAYERS Championship and a special birthday greeting from PGA TOUR member Fred Couples. The donation celebrates Dreams Come True’s 35^th Anniversary and commemorates the very first dream fulfilled with Couples during the pro-am of THE PLAYERS in 1984, which launched the Dreams Come True organization. THE PLAYERS’ donation will fund “A Year of Dreams,” and 12 children in northeast Florida will have their dreams granted. [Read more →]

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is offering another opportunity to visit the museum with free admission on Friday evenings beginning June 21. [Read more →]

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers invites the community to join the celebration of World Blood Donor Day on June 14. [Read more →]

Realtor Shannon Lupole and Stephen O’Reilly enjoyed food from Bono’s

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty hosted its 1^st annual Family of Services Fun Day. The company’s Realtors, employees, Family of Services partners and their family members gathered at Fort Family Region Park, enjoying good food, games and camaraderie with one another. [Read more →]

OnPay Solutions was among the first round of the 2019 Florida Companies to Watch finalists recently announced by GrowFL. [Read more →]

Reliant Roofing is pleased to announce its third annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative. This program was created in 2017 as a way for the Jacksonville-based company to give back to the community by providing people in need with new roofs. [Read more →]