Jacksonville Nets Professional Lacrosse Team
August 04, 2011
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown welcomed an announcement Thursday that Jacksonville was selected as a site for a team in the new North American Lacrosse League (NALL) that begins play in January 2012.  "We are thrilled to welcome the North American Lacrosse League to Jacksonville," he said.  "I have long touted Jacksonville's attraction as a sports hub, and lacrosse will be a wonderful addition to the multiple sports franchises we already have in our city."
Mayor Brown Visits Small Business Owners Near the City's San Marco Streetscape Project
July 29, 2011

Mayor Alvin Brown, accompanied by Councilmember Lori Boyer and San Marco business owners, today toured the city’s San Marco Streetscape project and six area small businesses.

Mayor Brown Names Additional Members of Administration
July 08, 2011
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown today announced additional members of his administration, bolstering the team of high-caliber professionals previously announced.
(l-r) Mayor Alvin Brown, Donald "Donnie" Horner Jr., Michelle Barth, Karen Bowling, Jessica Deal, Mario Rubio, Angela Spears and Mia Jones.
Mayor Alvin Brown Names Key Members of Administration
June 30, 2011
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown  named key members of his administration, announcing a team of high-caliber professionals that represent one of the most diverse management teams in city history.
African American Athletics Exhibit Debuts at the Ritz
June 29, 2011
The Ritz Theatre and Museum will host a press conference to announce the debut of its newest exhibit, “More Than a Game: African American Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975.”
City Issues Air Quality Advisory
June 21, 2011
The City of Jacksonville’s Environmental and Compliance Department is issuing an air quality advisory today in response to smoke from fires currently burning in the area. Elevated levels of particulate matter from the smoke have been detected and an open burning ban remains in effect.

Friendship Fountain Restoration
June 21, 2011
A grand reopening celebration and dedication was held at Friendship Fountain Park on June 18, 2011, to mark the conclusion of a nine-month long restoration project of the fountain. The project restored one of downtown’s most prominent landmarks that all can enjoy.
Friendship Fountain Grand Reopening Set for Saturday
June 14, 2011

Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton will join City Council members Don Redman and Warren Jones, and other officials to celebrate the reopening of Friendship Fountain Park, 9 – 11 a.m., Saturday, June 18.  The event will feature a dedication ceremony, entertainment and family-friendly activities, in conjunction with the Museum of Science & History (MOSH). 

Countywide Reading Initiative Launched
June 07, 2011

Mayor John Peyton helped launch "Read It Forward Jacksonville" at Matthew Gilbert Middle School, Tuesday, June 7.   A reading initiative aimed at raising the literacy rate for students throughout Duval County,  the project will involve partnerships between the Duval County School Board, the City of Jacksonville and business and community leaders to help teach Jacksonville's children about the importance of reading.

City Council Summer Break
June 06, 2011

In accordance with Ordinance 2005-361-E, the first committee week and City Council meeting of the month of July are suspended for a summer break.  The City Council will resume committee meetings the week of July 18th, followed by the City Council meeting on July 26, 2011.

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