Happy ULI Day! In case you haven’t heard, Mayor Alvin Brown signed an official proclamation declaring Dec. 14 “ULI Day” in the city of Jacksonville to celebrate the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 75th anniversary.

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The 40 hues highlighted in Sherwin-Williams’ colormix 2012 forecast stay close to home with earth-inspired color family groupings in shades of reds, blues, greens and neutrals. A color palette doesn’t need to stray far from its roots to make a big design impact, according to Judith Sisler Johnston, allied member, ASID, and president of Sisler Johnston Interior Design.

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The 7th annual SMC holiday auction, held during the monthly NEFBA/SMC breakfast program, featured auctioneer Bill Elrod auctioning a wide range of items contributed by members. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit the children and youth at Daniel, a multi-service agency that assists children, adolescents and families. During the event, individual members and companies dropped off gifts for Daniel’s Christmas Wish List Collection so that every child has gifts to open this holiday. Guests attending the event also donated teddy bears to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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The Monique Burr Foundation for Children needs your vote in the Give to the Givers Nonprofit Contest!! The BUZZ Magazine has partnered First Coast News, NBC 12 and ABC 25 to present $50,000 in cash and media prizes to the Jacksonville-area nonprofits that receive the most votes on the contest’s website, www.ivotetogive.com.

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Give the sports fan on your shopping list the gift of THE PLAYERS Championship this holiday season and save! Tournament officials announced a special PLAYERS holiday offer that includes two Good-Any-One-Day Grounds tickets, 1 Good-Any-One-Day Parking and a commemorative three-pack divot tool and ball-marker set for $85.

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Brookfield Residential Property Services, an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management, announced yesterday that it purchased Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services. The union creates North America’s third-largest residential real estate brokerage business and the world’s second-largest relocation-services provider.

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Everyone knows there is no such thing as “something for nothing,” but that couldn’t be further from the truth for buyers at Ocean’s Edge in south Jacksonville Beach. The beachside community of condominium homes, which offers a wonderful beach lifestyle at an exceptional value, is currently offering buyers a choice of incentives including paid closing costs or pre-paid condominium fees for 18 months.

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Prudential Network Realty is more than a real estate firm. The company is committed to charitable outreach and making a difference in the communities it serves. The real estate professionals at Prudential Network Realty have a giving spirit that guides the company. As they prepare to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends, the team at Prudential Network Realty is also giving thanks for the many blessings they have received over the past year by reaching out to assist other local families in their communities.

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There’s a new Captain in Northeast Florida! Amelia River Cruises, historic and wildlife sightseeing boat tour operator, is excited to announce Marketing Director and Tour Narrator Lori Hoerl has completed the requirements necessary to obtain a 50-ton master’s inland captain license and the designation of Captain.

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Mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 5. The JAX Chamber and Building America’s Future Educational Fund are co-hosting a forum on Jacksonville’s transportation infrastructure you won’t want to miss. The forum is scheduled to run from 8 to 10 a.m., at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.

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