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• Nancy Snyder may be the interim superintendent for the Duval County school system, but you will not find the word “interim” anywhere on her letterhead or under her signature.
• This year’s March of Dimes WalkAmerica broke all kinds of records. According to March of Dimes 2005 Revenue Chairman, Brandon McCray, the First Coast raised over $425,000 and the total is still going up.
• After using the black and red block letter “Y” as its logo for decades, the local YMCA is changing direction. The new logo (it’s called rebranding) will feature different colored block letters: a red “Y”, a blue “M”, a gold “C” and a green “A” with “of Florida’s First Coast” underneath.
• In a story last week, we incorrectly said Denise Lee served on City Council from 1991-99. Lee was actually appointed to the Council in 1982 when Sallye Mathis died. In 1983, Lee successfully ran for Council and served until 1999.
• Roy’s Hawaiian fusion restaurant in south Jacksonville Beach is celebrating its second anniversary by holding a fundraiser. The June 21 bash will benefit The Monique Burr Foundation for Children. Roy’s founder, Roy Yamaguchi, will be on hand and the event will feature local chefs. It’s $85 and by invitation only.
• This year’s Fiesta Playera June 18 at the Seawalk Pavillion in Jacksonville Beach is the 10-year anniversary of the Latin-themed event.
• The Board Leadership Committee of the Jacksonville Symphony Association is proposing a couple of changes to its bylaws. If approved, one would remove limiting board members to two consecutive terms. The idea is: if someone is doing a good job, why not let them stay? They’ll discuss the proposed changes at Wednesday’s board meeting.
• The special committee charged with reviewing the proposed Downtown Entertainment Zone postponed its final meeting Monday morning, citing scheduling conflicts. A rescheduled date has not yet been finalized.
• The entrance to The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens could be getting a makeover to the tune of $452,000. Architect Jack Diamond worked for free to design the landscaping and irrigation project which could get started soon.
• Despite an uncommonly beefy agenda and a 20-minute delay in starting, the City Council’s Finance Committee wrapped up in near-record time Monday. They concluded business in just over an hour.