Press & Media

2023

Jax Daily Record - Corner Lot breaks ground on Corner on Main apartments in Springfield

Jacksonville Business Journal - Corner Lot breaks ground on Springfield mixed-use Corner on Main project

First Coast News - Springfield turns back the clock with throwback Fourth of July rivalry baseball game

News4Jax - Honoring America’s pastime in the present: Historic Springfield hosts ‘Throwback Baseball Game’ on Fourth of July

News4Jax - Porchfest returns to Jacksonville to showcase Springfield’s sense of community

Florida Times-Union - PorchFest organizers share historic roots, unexpected growth

First Coast News - Here's everything you need to know about Springfield's 9th annual PorchFest this weekend

 

2022

 

News4Jax - Are you ready to ‘Explore the Core’ with an upcoming bike social?

Jacksonville Business Journal - Springfield tries out downtown ambassadors as pilot program

First Coast News - 'Explore the Core' kicks off third year in Springfield, adding routes highlighting historic Black Jacksonville neighborhoods

First Coast News - Springfield hosting St. Patrick's Day Block Party after 2-year hiatus

News4Jax - Tour classic homes in Historic Springfield

News4Jax - Take a tour of homes and gardens in historic Springfield this weekend

First Coast News - Springfield tour of homes and gardens taking place

Jacksonville Business Journal - Women of Influence 2022: Kelly Rich of Springfield Preservation and Revitalization

Art Bikes Jax - Art Bikes Street Talk: Kelly Rich & Springfield!

News4Jax - 4th of July tradition continues: Springfield residents participate in throwback baseball game

Beyond BMORE - AN AWESOME WEEKEND IN JACKSONVILLE: PORCHFEST 2022

 

2021

Jacksonville Business Journal - Q&A: How Springfield continues to grow as a community

904 Happy Hour - 20+ Things to do in Downtown Jacksonville, Springfield

Jax Daily Record - 10 Places to Watch in 2021

News4Jax - Historic Springfield paints crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety

Action News Jax - Restoration project to prevent Hogan’s Creek flooding

News4Jax - The Morning Show: Springfield's Music on Main continues

BUZZ Media - “On A Mission” with Kelly Rich from Springfield Preservation and Revitalization

News4Jax - Annual 4th of July Throwback Baseball Game played at historic Durkeeville ballpark

First Coast News - Historic Springfield getting in the spooky spirit with Halloween events

Visit Jacksonville - Neighborhood Conversations: Springfield

Florida Times-Union - How Jacksonville can you get? Porchfest returns Saturday to Springfield

First Coast News - The Buzz: Jacksonville Porch Fest kicks off Saturday

News4Jax "The Morning Show" - 2021 Jacksonville Porchfest

First Coast News - Newly painted crosswalks used to deter speeding in Springfield neighborhood

Action News Jax - Colorful solution to pedestrian safety in Springfield

 

2020

News4Jax - Jacksonville 9-year-old Enjoys Easter Egg Hunt in a New Way

J Magazine - Springfield is the friendliest place in town

Bloom Realty - Springfield Preservation and Revitalization to host Speaker Series in 2020

Bloom Realty - Springfield Preservation and Revitalization to host Historic Preservation Workshops

News4Jax - Enjoy Easter Egg Hunt Bingo while social distancing in Historic Springfield

Jacksonville Magazine - The history of Jacksonville is steeped in Springfield and its architecture

Jacksonville Public Library - Now Open! StoryWalk in Klutho Park!

Jacksonville Business Journal - SPAR awarded for service to the First Coast community

News4Jax - Halloween In Historic Springfield Neighborhood

Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville's Springfield neighborhood gets creative for socially distanced trick-or-treating

Florida Times-Union - Jacksonville 'makes it a beautiful day in the neighborhood' with inaugural awards

First Coast Connect - Kelly Rich, Executive Director of SPAR, joined us to share the latest news from this historic Jacksonville neighborhood

Jacksonville Electric Authority - Public Art in Springfield - Klutho Murals

Visit Jacksonville - Historic Springfield Holidaze

 

2019

The Coastal - Understanding the Importance of Historic Preservation

Jacksonville Business Journal - Scenes from Springfield's 2019 PorchFest

News4Jax - PorchFest draws musical acts to porches in Springfield neighborhood

Florida Times-Union - Springfield mosaic showcases highlights of Jacksonville community's history

JEA - Mosaic Dedication Video

First Coast Living - Get ready for PorchFest in Historic Springfield!

Yelp Jacksonville - Exploring Springfield

Visit Jacksonville - PorchFest Welcomes Pups of All Sizes to Have a Doggone Good Time

Visit Jacksonville - PorchFest Through the Eyes of a Springfield Local

Visit Jacksonville - PorchFest Through the Eyes of a Performer

News4Jax - Best local historic neighborhood: Historic Springfield

Florida Times-Union - PorchFest defines spirit of Springfield neighborhood

News4Jax - Springfield continues Fourth of July tradition with throwback baseball game

Jacksonville Magazine - Biking, cookies, and beer: an ideal day in Springfield

ELM - Preservation Month: Q & A with ELM Team Members

First Coast News - 41st Annual Home and Garden Tour in Springfield Kicks Off

News4Jax - Jacksonville fire station celebrates major milestone: 110 years 

First Coast Living - Get down with the "Let's Ride Brass Band" at Music on Main 

Florida Times-Union - Monday Editorial - Music on Main 

Jacksonville Magazine - SesQ Saison has been brewed in honor of Springfield's 150th anniversary

The Resident - Springfield recognized as "Most Bikeable Neighborhood"

First Coast News - Celebrating Springfield's 150th Anniversary

Void Magazine - A Purple Springfield Treasure Chest

Resident Community News - Working Together to Preserve Neighborhood Histories for the Future

 

2018

Florida Times-Union: Springfield sees steady influx of restaurants, businesses to Main Street

Florida Times-Union: Volunteers unite to repair veteran's Springfield home

Jacksonville Magazine: What to know about restoring one of Jacksonville's historic homes

Jax Daily Record: Businesses tap into the spirit of rebuilding Springfield

Florida Times-Union: Springfield: Front porch to the city

Arbus Magazine: Springfield Sculpture Walk

Jacksonville Business Journal: Zip code is the 5th fastest in the U.S. for home flippers

Florida Times-Union: Springfield library was 'temple of knowledge'

River City Live: The Springfield Historic District's Tour of Homes

Florida Times-Union: Nation's first 'super model' a muse for Jacksonville monument

WJXT News4Jax: Springfield home gets makeover by historic revitalization group

Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville's original Central Park deserves a revival

Florida Times-Union: Preservation group does fantastic work to beautify Hogans Creek

Jacksonville Magazine: Couple gives an old commercial building new life


2017

Jax Daily Record: Springfield's current renaissance seems to have staying power

The Jaxson: Reimagining the Springfield warehouse district

Indie Art South: Second Sundays got a rain reprieve in Springfield

Florida Times Union: A revitalized Springfield is a key to Downtown's resurgence

Florida Times Union: New homes in Historic Springfield

Action News: New Businesses Revitalizing Springfield's Main Street

Void Magazine: Springfield Making a Comeback

Jacksonville Business Journal: Retail boom making Springfield a destination

The Jaxson: Tiny home community being revived in Springfield


2016

Florida Times-Union: Mural is new Springfield welcome mat

Florida Times-Union: Springfield's PorchFest 'illustrates what a real community is about'

Modern Cities: Springfield, Jacksonville's Next Inner City Boomtown?

First Coast Magazine: Summer Break in Springfield

Florida Times-Union: SPAR Executive Director Profile, Christina Parrish

904 Magazine: Homeward Bound: Airbnb and Springfield

First Coast Magazine: This years hot new music venue: Your living room

Cultural Council: 10 Questions

Florida Times-Union: Emerald Necklace links urban core creeks

First Coast Magazine: Our Emerald Necklace

EU Jacksonville: A new arts district in Springfield 


2015

Void Magazine: Area Spotlight, Springfield

Florida Times-Union: Taking it to the Streets

The Artsy Voyager: 20+ Artsy & Cool Reasons to Visit Jacksonville, FL

Arbus Magazaine: The Conversation

Daily Record: Development Breathes Life into Old Communities

First Coast Magazine: Explore a Different Neighborhood by Bicycle

Florida Times-Union: Springfield Throwback Baseball Game a Grand Slam as Neighborhood Tradition

Jacksonville Mom's Blog: Moving to Jacksonville? Six Historic Neighborhoods We Love

Florida Times-Union: Bases loaded for t-ball at Springfield's Klutho Park

Jacksonville Magazine: Natural Beauty

Daily Record: New preservation council director banking on Springfield

Florida Times-Union: Anticipated projects & initiatives welcomed at SPAR meeting

WJXT: Dream for Springfield

EU Jacksonville: Living in Springfield

Jaxpsychogeo: Springfield: Klutho Apartments

Florida Times-Union: Gardening & Karate in Springfield

2014

Florida Times Union: Sights and Sounds of PorchFest 2014 (video)

Arbus Magazine: PorchFest - Springfield Style

Florida Times Union: Springfield brings Music, Community to their Front Door

Jacksonville Business Journal: What Main Street announcements mean for Springfield

First Coast Magazine: Main Street with your Main Squeeze

Channel 4 News: Springfield Homes

Jacksonville Magazine: SPAR President Profile, Bill Hoff

Void Magazine: Area Spotlight: Springfield


2013

This Old House: Best Old House Neighborhoods

Arbus Magazine: The Beauty of Urban Revitalization.

Channel 4 News: Springfield Home and Garden Bike Tour

Outside the Den: Adventures in Jacksonville, Florida and Beyond!

Florida Times-Union: Historic Springfield's annaul home tour boasts its own history

 

2012

Jacksonville Magazine: Healing Touch

Florida Times-Union: Volunteers on the prowl for visual blight in Springfield.

Florida Times-Union: Springfield slows down but could be coming back -- yet again.

Florida Times-Union: Hogans Creek: The beauty, the history, the potential.

 

2011

Florida Times-Union: Housing slowdown? Not for this couple betting on Springfield.

Florida Times-Union: A Nod to the Past.

Chicago Sun-Times: Sunshine and surprises in Jacksonville, FL.

Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville baseball teams dress the part for old-time game in Springfield

 

2010 

Florida Trend Magazine: "A life of its own":amid a sour economy, historic Springfield mends on its own terms.

 

2009

Southern Living Magazine: The South's Best Comeback Neighborhoods.

Florida Times-Union: Secret's out on Springfield: Pg 1. Pg 2.

Jacksonville Business Journal: Southern Living honors Springfield.

Florida Times-Union: Depressed prices could be helping Springfield's rebirth.

Florida Times-Union: Homes with "walkability" command higher premium.

Metro Edge: Springfield Neighborhood in Jacksonville Shows Potential - and Progress!

 

2007

Jacksonville Business Journal: Despite delays, hope still alive in Springfield

 

2006

Florida Times-Union: 'Secret' Renaissance underway in Springfield.

Good Morning America: Smart Real Estate Investments.

Florida Times-Union: Springfield call a top place to invest.

Florida Times-Union: Home tour offers a peek into the past

 

2005

Daily Record: SRG Breaks Ground for 2006 Symphony Showcase

Jacksonville Business Journal: Rediscovering Springfield

 

2003

Florida Times-Union: Springfield's a hot spot for out-of-town investors


2002

Florida Times-Union: Image is everything


2001

Florida Times-Union: Students help update survey


2000

Florida Times-Union: Springfield zoning overlay moves slowly

Florida Times-Union: SPAR expands focus


1999 

Florida Times-Union: Buying into Springfield

Florida Times-Union: The Springfield Challenge

Florida Times-Union: Springfield continues uncertain journey on comeback trail


1998

Florida Times-Union: Springfield auctions find takers


1996

Florida Times-Union: A rare new home is going up in Springfield

 

 

 

 


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