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William Hoff published SPAR Accepting 2021 Board Applications in Media & Blog 2020-08-24 19:07:15 -0400
SPAR Accepting 2021 Board Applications
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Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council (SPAR) is now accepting applications for the Board of Directors. The organization has lead preservation and revitalization efforts in the Springfield community since 1974, and is a key advocate for quality-of-life improvements on behalf of residents, business owners, and stakeholders alike. Applications will be accepted until September 18, 2020. [More]
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William Hoff published Meet Your Neighbor: Carlottra Guyton in Meet Your Neighbors 2020-01-03 06:56:35 -0500
Meet Your Neighbor: Carlottra
Name: Carlottra Guyton
Location: Boulevard Street
Occupation: Retired financial investigator
Fun Fact: Carlottra has a heart for volunteering. She's been involved with many organizations through the years, including Leadership Jacksonville (c/o 96), Jacksonville Urban League, and served as our local SHADCO chair (now called Sheriff's Watch) for almost 10 years. She currently serves on leadership committees for the Wells Fargo Community Learning Center and Delta Sigma Theta Society Inc, Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter.
What brought you to the Springfield Historic District?
Believe it or not, it wasn't for the architecture or historic character. I know that's what a lot of people move here for now, but back when I bought in 1994, I was looking for a good deal in the place I would feel comfortable in. And it took some convincing, trust me it did, but I came around and am so glad I did. You see, I was coming out of a divorce and needed a home to call my own. Most of my friends wanted me to buy in Arlington or Southside, definitely NOT Springfield. Anywhere but Springfield! Even the thought of moving to Springfield was laughable to me at the time. This neighborhood was known for drugs and crime then, and not much else. Or so I thought. I had friend in Neighborhood Housing Services who had a meeting in Springfield. There were efforts being made, even back in the early 1990s, to turn around the neighborhood. She knew I was looking for a home and wanted me to visit the neighborhood just to see it, to see what was happening. So I did. I met her at the Woman's Club building on West 7th Street and what I saw shocked me! I saw all these white people, quite frankly, in the room, most who had relocated to live there from out of state. Locals wouldn't move here because of the reputation, you see, so we had lots of newcomers to Jacksonville in the neighborhood back then. So I knew the neighborhood was on the upswing, but I wasn't 100% sold yet. Another friend, Richard Harrell, was recruiting professional blacks to move to the neighborhood and was relatively successful at it. He had a phenomenal personality, so you couldn't help but love him and listen to what he was saying. People who turned out to be community leaders like Tonya Weathersby and The Spanns were recruited by Richard. And that's what really convinced me to come to Springfield: friends who I trusted and opened my eyes to what the neighborhood was aspiring to be. But let me tell you, most of my friends thought I had lost my mind!
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Board Meeting - 8/20/18
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Monday, August 20, 20186:00pm Southern Moss Realty
Present: Todd Hollinghead, President, Aaron Glick, Vice President, Jaimee Stewart, Secretary, Bill Hoff, Ex Officio, Kelly Lezama, Michelle Tappouni, Joey Marchy, Tim Hope, Michael Montoya, Mark Morley
Not Present: Janie Coffey, Jack Adams, Treasurer, Yolanda Copeland, Soner Acar
Staff/Resources Present: Kelly Rich, Executive Director, Heather Benfield, Administrator
Guests: Diane Graese, Mallik Singhareddy, Ed from Paved to Perfection
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Todd Hollinghead at 6:10pm
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SAMBA Membership Directory
1748 Bakehouse1748 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206843.283.1835An Olde Time Hardware3732 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.353.2645Avela Day Spa1445 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.353.3700Belle Epoque Realty Services904.382.7695WebsiteBig House of Glassand Vape1724 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.440.9408The Block Skate Supply1717 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.374.4980
Catlin Truck Accessories1215 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.354.8521Cavendish Partners25 N. Market St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.234.6002Crissie Cudd, Broker AssociateE2 Design and Construction6900 Philips Highway,Suite 31Jacksonville, FL 32216904.923.5003Eddis and SonsP.O. Box 2025Jacksonville, FL 32203904.609.4808EXIT Real Estate Gallery3584 St. Johns AvenueJacksonville, FL 32205904.683.5453GAGA GalaxyJosh and Jennifer Chapman904-612-5616Great Expectations Auction & Estate Services515 E. 9th St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.806.4274Hyperion Brewing Company1740 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.612.3987JWB Real Estate Capital7563 Philips Highway, Suite 109Jacksonville, FL 32256904.677.6777M & M Estate1651 Walnut StreetJacksonville, FL 32206
Rachelle Miller, Broker
Hashtag Realty Group
1010 East Adams Street, Suite 206Jacksonville, FL 32202904.891.4455Paulk Reinschmidt, CPA720 St. Johns Bluff Rd. N,Suite 4Jacksonville, FL 32225904.997.7161Website
Petra Management, Inc. 2440 Mayport Road, Suite 7Atlantic Beach, FL 32233904.241.1151Pottsburg Creek Animal Clinic
7540 Hogan RoadJacksonville, FL 32216904.724.8866Prime Lending122276 San Jose Boulevard, Suite 747 Jacksonville, FL 32223 904.404.8029The Sanctuary on 8th Street Sargent Upholstery44 E. 1st St.Jacksonville, FL 32206Smith Brothers Plastering Company
2539 Edison Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904.387.2481Social Grounds Coffee Mark Riccaboni Certified Professional InspectorSimply Kesay Boutique Lakecia Walker1835 N. Pearl St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.707.1725
Southern Moss Realty1501 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.518.4130Standard Feed & Seed1236 Kings RoadJacksonville, FL 32204904.355.5575Strings Sports Brewery1850 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206Superior Fence and RailSwisher International 459 E. 16th St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.353.4311WebsiteTara Braithwaite,The Understory Film CompanyTerra Wise Homes 1321 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.800.9473Trautmann & Company, LLC9378 Arlington Expressway #337Jacksonville, FL 32225904.355.1918
WebsiteUptown Kitchen & Bar 1303 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.355.0733Wafaa and Mike's 1544 N. Main St.Jacksonville, FL 32206904.683.8313Walk Wag Pet and Purr619.701.3753Watson Realty SouthsideThe Whole Story Home Inspection, LLC904.910.2958General Members
1Foxy Lady Cafe Aardwolf Brewing Company Amanda Searle, Realtor BARK on Main Bigg and Little Reggie Foundation Bleu Chocolat Brightway Insurance, Daniel Miller Cindy Corey Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, Tara Braithwaite, TBHomesFL Curtis Dvorak David Jose Grace and Truth CDC Halsema Plaza Hyperion Brewing Company Iben Lakay LLC Icecapade Frozen Treats Intuition Ale Works Jax Brickhouse Jackie Sullivan, Elite Realty Group Jax Rides Tours Kindred Care EMS Macmaddies Main and Six Brewing Metro North CDC My Property Claims Renee Parenteau Photography Reputation Ink Roosters Root Realty Salvation Army of Northeast Florida Self-Help Southern Brothers Jax Stephanie Acar Photography Strings Sports Brewery Superior Construction Sweet Christi's Sweet Spot Urban Lounge The Block Skate Supply
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Business
an affiliate of SPAR
Springfield Area Merchants and Business Association (SAMBA) works to:
- Promote civic pride and awareness of Springfield’s assets, particularly those of the business community, through marketing, fundraising and cultural participation;
- Recruits professionals and business owners to open offices and retail establishments in our area to provide a greater range of goods and services and job opportunities;
- Collaborates with other neighborhood organizations and government agencies on projects designed to enhance the quality of life in our business district and surrounding neighborhoods; and
- Offers educational and networking opportunities to member businesses.
Connect with SAMBA
Click here for the SAMBA membership directory
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Events Committee
Our community is a social one, with a plethora of events throughout the year to enjoy - which require planning!
The Annual Tour of Homes, July 4th Throwback Baseball Game, Jacksonville PorchFest and other events depend on volunteers to coordinate and plan. If you have a knack for organizing events, or just want to lend a hand, there's a spot for you!
Send us an email to let us know.
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William Hoff
MIA to ATL to JAX to TALLY to JAX