Kayaking pair covers entire St. Johns River to raise awareness | jacksonville.com

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

Sounds like a good time! I’d love to do something like this.

Their kayaks passed alligators and cows in the 310-mile journey down the St. Johns River.

They camped on shore among clouds of bugs and braved winds and icy dawns as they paddled.

But just after passing Wednesday’s 10:30 a.m. Mayport ferry, Melbourne’s Matt Keene and Jacksonville’s Ryan Cantey finished their three-week trek of the river that runs through Florida to the beach at Huguenot Memorial Park.

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FastTrack 385ft

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Jack Del Rio Fired by Jacksonville Jaguars

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

Jack Del Rio has been fired as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, after a 3-8 season so far.

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1973 SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

Anybody go to Sandalwood in the early 1970′s and didn’t get a yearbook? Here is one on ebay! I was going to post a picture, but it seems ebay won’t let me copy & paste their photos?

 

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Don Bessent: Jacksonville Native and Former Major League Baseball Player

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Don Bessent was a former Major League Baseball player for the world famous Los Angeles Dodgers, where he was one of the popular “Boys of Summer.” He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School on the westside of town. In his rookie season as a professional, he pitched a no-hitter. He also pitched in the 1955 World Series, and the Dodgers won.

Unfortunately, Don Bessent’s life had a seemingly tragic end. He died here in Jacksonville, and was found deceased in his car at a local fast food restaurant. He is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery on San Jose Blvd in Jacksonville.

http://articles.latimes.com/1990-07-10/sports/sp-415_1_don-bessent

http://www.rickeyhendersoncards.com/blizzog/don-bessent/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Bessent

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A Bold move: Stockton Street Town Center developing artisan business culture

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

A Bold move: Stockton Street Town Center developing artisan business culture – The Financial News & Daily Record – Jacksonville, Florida.

BOLD BEAN COFFEE CO.

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Jacksonville Jaguars Release QB David Garrard!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

It’s confirmed by the Florida Times-Union that quarterback David Garrard has been cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Luke McCown will start Week 1 vs. the Tennessee Titans.

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Jacksonville Photo of The Day, Sept. 5th 2011

Posted on September 5, 2011 by admin

Downtown…Adams St.

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Free Backpacks for Kids

Posted on July 22, 2011 by admin

Children can get a free backpack from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30, as the fourth annual Walmart Back to School Fest comes to The Jacksonville Landing. The free event includes soda sampling stations, fashion shows, face painting, autographs by the Jacksonville Jaguar Roar cheerleaders and free vision screenings for children by Walmart’s optical staff.

And children who bring a receipt from Walmart or Sam’s Club that includes the purchase of a product from PepsiCo, Frito-Lay or Quaker receive a free backpack while supplies last. Receipts must be dated between June 20 and July 30, and may be photocopied.

Dozens of vendors will give away more than 200,000 additional free school supplies, with live entertainment on the riverfront stage throughout the event.

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Main Street Baptist Church – OLD POSTCARD

Posted on July 12, 2011 by admin

Above is a picture of an old linen postcard of the Main Street Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. The back of the card says:

The Main Street Baptist Church, organized in 1905, is located at Eigth and Main Streets in the heart of Jacksonville. Noted for its warm friendly spirit, it is one of the most progressive churches in the South.

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Old Photograph of HEMMING PARK and HOTEL WINDSOR in Jacksonville

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin

Check out this cool old postcard of Hemming Park and the Windsor Hotel in Jacksonville. The hotel burned down in the fire of 1901. Here is an interesting article about the hotel on Trails.com.

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St. John’s Episcopal Church, Jacksonville, Florida — OLD POSTCARD

Posted on June 11, 2011 by admin

Here is an old postcard showing St. John’s Episcopal Church (Cathedral).

http://www.oldvintagepostcards.com

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