Park Place: A Review

Located in the heart of Riverside at 931 King St., Park Place has evolved over the years: new drink specials, bartenders and outdoor patio space. If one has been to the Bourbon Pub in New Orleans, Park Place could qualify as the appropriately-sized counterpart for Jacksonville.

Park Place is at the corner of King and [...]

Alert Notification – Burglary – 9.09.09

Alert Notification – Burglary

Wednesday, September 9, 2009, one apartment of a duplex on the 2500 block of Post was burglarized at approximately 10 am. Entrance was through the back alley and through a wooden privacy fence gate that is typically latched but was open. Entrance to the apartment was through the back window that may [...]

Alert Notification – Assault – Week of 9.06.09

Alert Notification – Assault, Property Damage

At approximately 7:30 PM during the week of September 6, 2009, a resident of an apartment on the 2600 block of Post, near King, was assaulted on the well-lit front porch of the building. At the time, the resident was using a laptop when an African-American male, possibly 18 years [...]

Alert Notification – Burglary – 9.04.09

Alert Notification – Burglary

Friday, September 4, 2009, a house on Dellwood undergoing renovations was burglarized. Entrance was through the crawl space under the house. Beer and soda cans and fast food wrappers were found inside the house.

Approximately $20,000 worth of items, such as ladders, paint and other materials used for home repairs and renovations, were [...]

RAP Assisted Neighborhood Watch Meeting | 9.08.09, 7 PM

For those living in the approximate 20-block area of Riverside, please try to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, September 8, at 7 PM.

The first meeting on July 14 was a tremendous success with nearly 60 residents attending.

View the flyer and get involved.

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Our Riverside Neighborhood Watch is in full(er) swing. If you are a Riverside resident within the shaded area, subscribe to our newsletter.

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Yelp Review | 13 Gypsies

If you’re on Yelp, you just might be a foodie who wants something unique, a meal that can’t be had at 1,424 other locations across the country.  I still enjoy a Chinese all you can eat buffet as my belly will attest.

When you’re in the mood for an intimate restaurant, personal culinary touches and delicious [...]

Amazonia in Riverside | Clean up the Alleys

Jacksonville, not the Amazon

One day I decided to be adventurous and hop into my fuel-efficient car to explore the alleys in my part of Riverside.  They can be hard to spot if you don’t pay attention as the entrances are not marked and are in various conditions: from maintained to overgrown and unruly.

I decided [...]

Riverside Neighborhood Watch Has Formed

Ernest and Osceola intersection

The first meeting of the RAP Assisted Neighborhood Watch occurred on July 14, drawing nearly 60 residents.  The program serves as a model for future programs that will cover the entire Riverside Avondale historic district.

If you have questions or you are ready to join, email me and we’ll get you up [...]

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