• The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s Cultural Services Grant Program has awarded $2.5 million to 27 local cultural organizations. Those receiving grants are the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, $332,268; Florida Theatre, $332,268; Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, $140,000; Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, $310,800; Museum of Science and History, $332,267l; WJCT Public Broadcasting, $332,268; Arts Triumphant Dance Conservatory, $25,000; River City Playhouse, $50,000; Riverside Fine Arts Series, $45,861; St. Johns River City Band, $129,595; Theatre Jacksonville, $130,000; Theatreworks, $135,000; Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, $5,750; Beaches Area Historical Society, $21,600; Beaches Fine Arts Series, $35,000; Brooklyn Arts Center, $2,000; Cathedral Arts Project, $12,000; City Kids Art Factory, $8,000; First Coast Wind Ensemble, $1,113; Jacksonville Ballet Theatre, $8,000; Jacksonville Center for the Arts, $8,000; Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, $21,500; Jacksonville Masterworks Chorale, $3,060; Jacksonville Stage Co., $2,000; Karpeles Manuscript Library, $33,000; Players-by-the-Sea, $27,000; and Teal Sound, $9,650.
• St. John & Partners Advertising & Public Relations has named Jennifer Taylor marketing manager for the business development team; Stephanie Minniear assistant account executive; and Joanna Jeanty accounting assistant.
• Mayor John Delaney and City Council member Suzanne Jenkins will cut the ribbon at 4:30 p.m. today on the new Cuba Hunter Park located at 3620 Bedford Road on the Southside. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, Jenkins will host grand opening activities at the park.