AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Jacksonville Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:17:35 -0600 Jacksonville, FL -- Varnes Contracting recently welcomed pastors, church leaders, and building and design professionals to a complimentary workshop... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/varnes-contracting-welcomes-church-leaders-to-workshop-about-construction-of-worship-facilities-235750 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/varnes-contracting-welcomes-church-leaders-to-workshop-about-construction-of-worship-facilities-235750 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville, FL – Sisler Johnston Interior Design has several low-cost tips for decorating homes and surroundings with seasonal décor and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/sisler-johnston-shares-tips-for-adding-low-cost-sparkle-to-holiday-seasonal-d-cor-235235 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/sisler-johnston-shares-tips-for-adding-low-cost-sparkle-to-holiday-seasonal-d-cor-235235 Business and Professional Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville, FL – Collins Builders has unveiled 10 new home designs that Wayland Wiseman, chief operating officer for the local homebuilder, says... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/collins-builders-unveils-10-new-floorplans-redefines-the-company-s-building-style-234807 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/collins-builders-unveils-10-new-floorplans-redefines-the-company-s-building-style-234807 Business and Professional Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Prudential Network Realty Supporting Breast Cancer Benefit ‘Row For The Cure,’ At The Bolles School What: Prudential Network Realty is... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/prudential-network-realty-supporting-breast-cancer-benefit-row-for-the-cure-234868 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/prudential-network-realty-supporting-breast-cancer-benefit-row-for-the-cure-234868 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville – On November 17, 2009 , during a Duval County School Board organizational meeting, Brenda Priestly Jackson was appointed Chairman of... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/new-school-board-chair-and-vice-chair-appointed-235050 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/new-school-board-chair-and-vice-chair-appointed-235050 Schools and Libraries Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 World Renown Trial Attorney And Philanthropist Willie Gary To Make Special Visit To Andrew Jackson High School Gary to Deliver Words of... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/world-renown-trial-attorney-and-philanthropist-willie-gary-to-make-special-visit-to-andrew-234511 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/world-renown-trial-attorney-and-philanthropist-willie-gary-to-make-special-visit-to-andrew-234511 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville, FL – The team at CornerStone Homes is collecting supplies for the children at daniel, an organization that provides an array of... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/cornerstone-homes-models-serving-as-drop-off-locations-for-supplies-for-daniel-drive-234543 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/cornerstone-homes-models-serving-as-drop-off-locations-for-supplies-for-daniel-drive-234543 Business and Professional Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville, Florida - Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced its fourth bonobo born at the Zoo—the first in five and one-half years.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/rare-bonobo-born-at-jacksonville-zoo-and-gardens-234113 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/rare-bonobo-born-at-jacksonville-zoo-and-gardens-234113 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville, FL —Rhonda Davis Poirier, Dr.P.H. of Jacksonville, Florida has been appointed a Senior Fellow at the Center for Infrastructure... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/poirier-appointed-senior-fellow-233174 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/poirier-appointed-senior-fellow-233174 Health and Fitness Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville, FL---Earlier today(November 6, 2009), Clay County District Schools’ Superintendent Ben Wortham, Duval County Public Schools’... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/northeast-florida-schools-launch-national-family-involvement-campaign-232275 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/northeast-florida-schools-launch-national-family-involvement-campaign-232275 Schools and Libraries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville, FL - The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announces The Single Greatest Night, presented by Harrell & Harrell, P.A., and Southeast Spine... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/cystic-fibrosis-foundation-announces-the-single-greatest-night-231679 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/cystic-fibrosis-foundation-announces-the-single-greatest-night-231679 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Jacksonville, FL---Representative Jennifer Carroll, Chair of the Duval County Legislative Delegation, makes the following announcements regarding... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/duval-legislative-delegation-meeting-231717 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/duval-legislative-delegation-meeting-231717 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Friday, November 6, 2009 at 8 a.m. - Joseph Finegan Elementary (555 Wonderwood Dr., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233) will recognize veterans and the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/veterans-day-celebrations-231870 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/veterans-day-celebrations-231870 Schools and Libraries Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Over $300,000 Raised for Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Animals, Education Programs and Conservation Initiatives Jacksonville, FL - This year’s... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/2009-spooktacular-halloween-fundraiser-a-big-success-231300 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/2009-spooktacular-halloween-fundraiser-a-big-success-231300 Sports and Recreation Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Duval County School Board Recognizes a Student, Staff Members and Business Partners During Monthly Meeting Jacksonville, FL -- During the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/duval-county-school-board-recognizes-a-student-staff-members-and-business-partners-during-231166 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/duval-county-school-board-recognizes-a-student-staff-members-and-business-partners-during-231166 Schools and Libraries Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Encourages federal support of the Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009. JACKSONVILLE,FL---Governor Charlie Crist October 28, 2009... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/governor-crist-calls-on-congress-to-support-increased-veterans-care-229761 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/governor-crist-calls-on-congress-to-support-increased-veterans-care-229761 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Sanctuary on 8th Street has received a $1500 Legacy Grant for a “Kids in the Kitchen” program from the Junior League as a part of the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/the-sanctuary-on-8th-street-receives-junior-league-legacy-grant-229178 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/the-sanctuary-on-8th-street-receives-junior-league-legacy-grant-229178 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Challenger Learning Center at Kirby Smith Middle School is one of 16 Challenger Learning Centers Nationally that will be a Partner in the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/challenger-center-for-space-science-education-awarded-nasa-climate-education-grant-228920 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/challenger-center-for-space-science-education-awarded-nasa-climate-education-grant-228920 Schools and Libraries Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jacksonville, FL -- The Taylor Morrison team recently took to the streets to fight breast cancer during the American Cancer Society’s 11th Annual... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/taylor-morrison-team-walks-to-fight-breast-cancer-229133 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/taylor-morrison-team-walks-to-fight-breast-cancer-229133 Business and Professional Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jacksonville, FL--- Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, is responding to customer demand by offering home buyers more... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/toll-brothers-offering-more-signature-homesites-with-nature-and-water-views-at-durbin-crossing-north-226082 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/toll-brothers-offering-more-signature-homesites-with-nature-and-water-views-at-durbin-crossing-north-226082 Business and Professional Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-duval-county-226832 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-duval-county-226832 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jacksonville, FL -- The Monique Burr Foundation for Children received a charitable $25,000 grant from the Fanny Landwirth Foundation that will be... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/monique-burr-foundation-for-children-receives-25-000-grant-from-the-fanny-landwirth-foundation-225549 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/monique-burr-foundation-for-children-receives-25-000-grant-from-the-fanny-landwirth-foundation-225549 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jacksonville, Florida  - Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, has opened its new Residents’ Club at Coastal Oaks at... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/toll-brothers-celebrates-opening-of-new-residents-club-at-coastal-oaks-at-nocatee-224324 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/toll-brothers-celebrates-opening-of-new-residents-club-at-coastal-oaks-at-nocatee-224324 Business and Professional Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jacksonville, FL -  Renters can rejoice with Taylor Morrison’s new Renter Rewards program that credits new homebuyers with $100 a month for... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/taylor-morrison-introduces-new-renter-rewards-program-saving-new-homebuyers-up-to-18-400-223635 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/jacksonville/news/taylor-morrison-introduces-new-renter-rewards-program-saving-new-homebuyers-up-to-18-400-223635 Business and Professional Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500