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Entries from August 2011

Stacy Pendarvis Joins the Monique Burr Foundation for Children

August 31st, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Monique Burr Foundation for Children, Inc. recently welcomed Stacy Pendarvis as program manager for North Florida.

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Amelia River Cruises Expands Fall Tour Offerings

August 30th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Amelia River Cruises, Northeast Florida’s historic and wildlife sightseeing boat tour operator, has expanded its tour schedule for the fall to include the newly launched Eco-Tour and the popular adult-oriented BYOB Twilight Cruise with live, local entertainment.

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NAIOP and Urban Land Institute Announce Sept. 29 Lunch Featuring Guest Speaker Gray Swoope

August 29th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

NAIOP of Northeast Florida, the region’s commercial real estate authority and trade association, and Urban Land Institute (ULI) North Florida will host a joint luncheon event on Sept. 29 featuring guest speaker Gray Swoope, Florida’s Secretary of Commerce and president and CEO of Enterprise Florida Inc.

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THE PLAYERS Championship to Become Jacksonville Area’s Largest Scholarship Provider

August 26th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

THE PLAYERS Championship today announced a major commitment to two local colleges – University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville – expanding its current partnership by creating a $500,000 scholarship endowment at each school over the next five years. By the completion of the new and enhanced endowments, these funds will become the largest scholarship in the Jacksonville area.

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A Cure for the “Nothing to Do” Blues

August 26th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Now that the kids are back in school, it’s time for a little grown-up fun! Here are this week’s unique “adults-only” events happening in Northeast Florida.

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Fleet Landing Will Host Luxury Home Experience Sept. 14

August 25th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach will host the Luxury Home Experience on its campus from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Guests at the event will be among the first to view Fleet Landing’s new apartment model home designer-decorated by Sisler Johnston Interior Design. The evening will also include a private cocktail reception and tour of the campus as well as other available luxury homes.

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The John Gorrie a condominium, Historic Guided Tour Raises $12,000 for Riverside Avondale Preservation and HabiJax

August 24th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The John Gorrie a condominium, the former school and historic landmark that has recently undergone a meticulous restoration and renovation into condominiums and townhomes, welcomed more than 750 people to a historic guided tour recently. The fundraising event, which …

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JAXUSA Partnership Hosts Kickoff Luncheon with Jacksonville Jaguars!

August 23rd, 2011 · Leave a Comment

If you are ready to mix football with business, it’s go time! Registration is underway for the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Kickoff Luncheon with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Hosted by JAXUSA Partnership, formerly known as Cornerstone Regional Development Partnership, the luncheon guests include Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver, Coach Jack Del Rio, the entire Jacksonville Jaguars football team and coaching staff, the Roar Cheerleaders and Jaxson De Ville.

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Northeast Florida Goes Back to School

August 22nd, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Today marks the first day of public school in Northeast Florida and Mayor Alvin Brown is committed to making sure students are not only in school on the first day, but throughout the year and all the way to graduation.

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A Cure for the “Nothing to Do” Blues

August 19th, 2011 · Leave a Comment

With school starting next week, summer is officially drawing to a close, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had! Here are this week’s unique events happening in Northeast Florida.

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