Produced by Red Mountain Entertainment, Blue Deuce Entertainment and St. John's County Cultural Events, the inaugural Ancient City Crawfish Boil featured 20,000 lbs of crawfish and a diverse group of bands, headlined by Snoop Dogg on Friday and 3 Doors Down on Saturday.
5/9/2009
Album ID: 749649
Photos by Mike Maano, Anise Kilgore and Terrie Barron
Harry and Zassi
25 photos
Baby jaguar Harry continues to grow. He finds new places to play in his exhibit everyday. His favorite playmate is Zassi, his mother. The favorite family activity is sleeping.
5/5/2009
Album ID: 746879
Photos by Jim Messer
2009 Lex and Terry - Ticket to Ride
18 albums
The annual Ticket to Ride benefiting autism was this weekend. This annual benefit is put on by Lex & Terry along with Adamec Harley-Davidson.
5/3/2009
Album ID: 744834
Photos by Community team photographers
Clay Builders Go "Green"
13 photos
for sale
Sensing a trend shift in the construction industry in Clay County, Keith David Building Solutions, Inc. of Orange Park has become the first local contractor to be certified in providing “Green” solutions to area construction sites.
“What that means in simple terms is that we are now certified, or have been educated by a set of standards, to offer building designs that have an environmentally friendly aspect,” said Keith David, a partner owner of Keith David Building Solutions, Inc., with Gary Hiers, who, combined, offer nearly 50 years of commercial and residential construction business in the Clay County and north Florida area as well as worldwide as far as Zambia in Africa. “The next generation of buildings to be built will have some components of “Green” construction and we want to be able to offer those components.”
Just a week ago, Hiers passed an extensive certification test offered by Leadership
In Environmental Energy and Design (LEED) which is an internationally recognized certification system that measures how well a building or community offers environmentally favorably energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.
“Builders such as ourselves garner points for each aspect of a building plan we offer that has environmentally friendly components with a goal of becoming a, quote, “Green” building,” said Hiers. “One avenue considered in all construction is water retention and potability and LEED gives us ideas to strategically reuse rain water for toilets, fire protection sprinklers and irrigation systems. It’s really just some common sense ideas for old construction problems.”
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
4/29/2009
Album ID: 741630
Photos by Randy Lefko
Bartram Trail softball advances
6 albums
Bartram Trail softball advances to the 5A regional semifinals with a 7 - 1 victory over Forest High from Ocala.
Kalyn Loverich pitched a 3 hitter and struck out 11 to take the win.
Bartram Trail came out of the blocks quickly with a 4 run first inning to swing the momentum in their favor.
The top of the Lady Bears line-up, Emily Tappe, Brie Walton, Libby Crowe and Abby Tewey provided plenty of offense going a combined 8 for 13.
Bartram Trail improves to 23 - 4 and will face Ed White, also a victor in their quarterfianl game, this Friday in a rematch of the district finals.
4/28/2009
Album ID: 741623
Photos by Skip Tapp
Mill Cove Golf Club
6 photos
for sale
Golfers took advantage of beautiful weather to play a round of at Mill Cove Golf Club Friday February 13, 2009 in Jacksonville, FL.
4/22/2009
Album ID: 850808
Photos by Bruce Lipsky
Roller Girls, Duval Brawl
4 albums
Jacksonville RollerGirls present: Duval Brawl a flat track derby event, April 19, 2009, The Duval Derby Dames vs. The River City Ratpack at the Mandrain Skate Station. Team Photographers Anita Levy & David Pearce, and with the names a special thanks to Philatio HC.
The weather was beautiful and hundreds of walkers turned out for this years First Coast Walk MS. Last year, 1500 walkers raised more than $139,000. Funds raised will support direct services for more than 3,000 people with MS and their families on the first coast as well as support national MS reserch to find a cure for this chronic disease of the cental nervous system.
4/18/2009
Album ID: 734493
Photos by David Pearce
Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy
5 albums
Disney on Ice Worlds of Fantasy visits the Veterans Memorial Arena, Mickey, Minnie and all the gang brought smiles to everyone.
4/9/2009
Album ID: 728939
Photos by Tonya M. Austin/Community Photographer
Goldenfest
15 photos
Goldenfest 2009 was held on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 at Dog Wood Park in Jacksonville. The event was put together by G.R.E.A.T. (Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team) Rescue of NE Florida, Inc. Over 100 dogs chased tennis balls, played fetch and frolicked with new friends.
4/4/2009
Album ID: 725466
Photos by Jim Messer
Luncheon - Ms. Senior Jacksonville
2 albums
The contestants of the upcoming Inaugural Ms. Senior Jacksonville 2009 Pageant on June 6 took time out to get to know each other and have fun while enjoying lunch Saturday at Olive Garden. The luncheon was sponsored by Alliance Care. The festivities at lunch included a toast to the contestants. Also, Mrs. Jacksonville United States Marisa "Missy" Thomas stopped by to give the ladies words on encouragement.
This album includes the senior pageant orientation on March 7.
4/4/2009
Album ID: 725327
Photos by Tia Woods
Cut-A-Thon to benefit Blind in Jax
8 photos
for sale
The National Federation for the Blind of Florida, NE chapter got a boost in the way of a cut on Sunday, March 29, 2009. Cosmetologists around Jacksonville, Florida, donated time and talents to cutting hair for anyone for a $10 donation, that went to the National Federation for the Blind charity. Held at the North Florida Institute on University Blvd, in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, March 29, 2009.
3/29/2009
Album ID: 849824
Photos by Don Burk
Orange Park Car Show
10 albums
8th Annual Troop 362 Car Show was held today in Orange Park, Florida, behind the Kennel Club. All the awards presented were handmade by the boyscouts. The proceeds for this show went to help them. It was a great show and a perfect day. Besides the variety of cars, there was food and even dancing.
3/28/2009
Album ID: 720474
Photos by Anita Levy
Jax Axe Maidens Hold Tryouts
12 albums
A bevy of athletic and smiling beauties performed for a panel of judges at Bailey's Powerhouse Gym on Baymeadows to try and become a member of the Jax Axe Maidens, the cheerleader dance squad for the Jacksonville Rugby Jax Axemen. More photos will be added.
3/28/2009
Album ID: 720460
Photos by Randy Lefko
Axemaiden Audition Prep
11 albums
The Professional Cheerleaders Alumni, comprised of former Pro NFL Cheerleaders, are preparing for their second year of an Audition Prep Class, held at Bailey's Power house on San Jose, to prepare ladies interested in auditioning for professional cheerleading or dance teams. Many pro teams in Jacksonville begin holding auditions as early as March for the 2009 season, and these ladies are offering their experience and advice to help make the cut, however, these classes do not guarantee placement on a team. 12 of the ladies at this prep class will become the cheerleaders for Jacksonville's own rugby team the Axemen. Professional Cheerleaders Alumni, Inc. was established by former NFL Cheerleaders of the Jacksonville Jaguars who seek to continue their professional dance, cheer, and community service contributions to the Jacksonville area after fulfilling their contract as Professional Cheerleaders and ambassadors. To learn more go to http://www.procheerleadersalumni.com.
3/25/2009
Album ID: 718867
Photos by Anita Levy
Avonlea Antique Mall Car Show
4 albums
The Olde Florida Cafe hosted a car show at the Avonlea Antique Mall on Saturday, March 21, 2009. The viewing public voted on the best in show.
Ben Vereen performed last night Friday the 13th 2009 with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in a tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. The concert was part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Pop Series sponsored by Brooks and will be repeated Saturday the 14th at 8:00 pm. Visit this gallery to see fans and Ben on stage. Yes Ben I got the shot, thanks.
3/14/2009
Album ID: 711449
Photos by Allen Chester
Orange Park Pilot International
1 album
I was honored to be invited to a brunch for Pilot International, held at a local members home.
Throughout the years, Florida Pilots have vigorously supported a wide range of community service projects dealing with brain-related disorders. Many are local projects that meet the unique needs of a particular community. Many are worldwide projects that have been the focus of Pilot International. For example, many Florida Pilot clubs embraced the Pilot International trademarked Brainminders Program. This program educates young children about the importance of brain safety. Teen and elder care programs illustrating the dangers of brain injury are currently being developed. The Florida District is now teaming up with the Epilepsy Foundation who promises to provide bike helmets to be dispensed through our local Pilot Clubs. Project Lifesaver, an international program that provides tracking devices for bracelets worn by Alzheimer's patients and, in some communities, autistic children, is being funded by many local Pilot Clubs who in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies provide this service to a very vulnerable population.
If you are interested in learning more about this wonderful organization please click on the link. http://www.pilotflorida.org/
3/14/2009
Album ID: 712932
Photos by Anita Levy
Mandarin vs. Fletcher Baseball
28 photos
The Mandarin Mustangs topped Fletcher High.
3/12/2009
Album ID: 710359
Photos by Mark Peterson
Roller Girls Roll Out Bout
4 albums
The Jacksonville Roller Girls Home Opener. Rollout Bout, a flat track derby event, The Duval Derby Dames vs. The River City Rat Pack at the Mandarin Skate Station March 8, 2009.
