Mandarin against First Coast during prep football action Friday night October 17th, 2008 at Mandarin High School in Mandarin, Fl. (The Florida Times-Union, Rick Wilson)
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Jacksonville resident Matt Balanky, 29, and his cousin Ben Webb, 34, are taking the trip of a lifetime. The cousins are embarking on a 2,650-mile trek along the Pacific Crest Trail from the barren desert and arid heat of Mexico through the quiet cool of the redwood and pine forests of California and Oregon and the melting snow of Washington to the verdant green of Canada.
The Jacksonville Fencing Club held a demonstration for anyone (8 & up) interested in the sport at the Mandarin Library on Kori Road on October 8th at 7:00 P.M. Fencing is very popular because it offers a high degree of exercise, both physical and mental.
10/13/2008
Album ID: 612033
Photos by Tom White
Mandarin Mustangs vs Sandalwood Saints
5 albums
In one of the close's games of the season, the Mandarin Mustangs managed to beat the Sandalwood Saints, 10 to 9 as the Saints were driving the ball to the Mustang 5 yard line. Time ran out and the Mustangs won on the road.
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The Solantic walk-in urgent care center at 12303 San Jose Blvd. showcased its expanded look Oct. 4, including 2,000 square feet of more space. The expansion is expected to reduce patient wait time and to provide better customer service and treatment for patients.
10/10/2008
Album ID: 611744
Photos by Shakaya Andres
Car Collecting
36 photos
for sale
Car collecting is a popular hobby in the Jacksonville area. Photos from multiple area Cruise-In events.
10/7/2008
Album ID: 609695
Photos by Amanda Warford
Ed White vs. Mandarin High School
54 photos
for sale
10/6/2008
Album ID: 608794
Photos by James Bowen
Jax City Rollers
4 albums
The Jacksonville New Jax City Rollergirls hosted Panama City's Roller Girls in a rematch of an intense summer matchup. The event was staged at the Mandarin Skate Station on Sunday.
Mandarin resident Heather Ferman has created thousands of handmade glass jewelry pieces for people around the world.
10/2/2008
Album ID: 605924
Photos by Shakaya Andres
MAA Pre-game at Mandarin vs. Palm Coast
72 photos
for sale
9/27/2008
Album ID: 602525
Photos by By James Bowen & Tara Wildes
Palm Coast vs. Mandarin
57 photos
for sale
9/27/2008
Album ID: 602532
Photos by By James Bowen & Tara Wildes
Mandarin Christian's new headmaster
15 photos
for sale
Mandarin Christian School now has a new headmaster- Milton Threadcraft, the former principal of Mandarin High School. Here, Threadcraft meets students with former Headmaster Patrick Stuart.
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A ceremony to honor students, alumni and coaches who have competed or coached in the Olympics was held last week at the Davis Gymnasium at the Bolles San Jose campus. Since 1972, those from The Bolles School has won 13 medals, including gold, silver and bronze in swimming.
9/24/2008
Album ID: 600119
Photos by Shakaya Andres
National Park(ing) Day in Jacksonville
39 photos
for sale
On Friday September 19th, Jacksonville Scene and Thursday Night Drinking Club participated in the Trust for Public Land "Park(ing) Day". In 90 cities across the country people set up temporary parks in parallel parking spots to promote parks in downtown areas. We had tons of people stop by and enjoy our park during their lunch break, smoke break or just to get out of work a little early. Special thanks to A1 Sod for providing the grassy area for us to walk around barefoot in all day and to Gecko Gardens for masterfully creating our private city oasis. Cornhole, Catchphrase and Uno were enjoyed by all who stopped by. We will see you there again next year! For more information visit www.thndc.com or www.jacksonvillescene.com.
On Sept. 12, families enjoyed a Star Wars-themed party at the Barnes & Noble at 11112 San Jose Blvd. The party was in conjunction with a newly released Star Wars book.
9/17/2008
Album ID: 596201
Photos by Shakaya Andres
Mandarin Garden Club
12 photos
for sale
The Mandarin Garden Club's Dogwood Circle held its circle meeting on Sept. 16. Dora Baker from Maggie's Herbs spoke about the best Winter Herbs. The club has four circles and a Bumblebees children's program.
9/17/2008
Album ID: 595162
Photos by Mandarin Garden Club
Jackson vs. Mandarin 9/12/08
2 albums
9/13/2008
Album ID: 592996
Photos by By Tara Wildes & James Bowen
10,000 Walk Jax to fight Heart Disease
18 albums
An estimated 10,000 runners, walkers, strollers, dogs and baby joggers converged on downtown Jacksonville to participate in the annual American Heart Association's Heart Walk Saturday morning. The event started at Metro Park.
9/13/2008
Album ID: 592890
Photos by Randy Lefko
Baptist Medical Center South Topout
50 photos
for sale
The Haskell Construction Company reached a construction milestone on Thursday September 4, 2008 as steelworkers from Summit Erectors placed the final structural component atop the new Baptist Medical Center South, Tower D addition. With the placement of the steel cupola structure on the roof, the building is now officially topped out. A topping out celebration hosted by Leland Singleton, General Superintendent with Haskell, was held on Friday September 5, 2008 to commemorate the event, attended by construction workers. The hospital, located in Mandarin on St. Augustine Road at Interstate 95, opened its doors in 2005. The eight-story addition will include 62 additional beds is scheduled to open in March of 2009.
