The Jacksonville Civic Council is calling for a grand jury investigation into JEA board and senior management. Michael Ward, the retired CEO of CSX Transportation and Co-Chair of the Council’s JEA Special Committee, joined us to explain why.
Coding Bootcamp
UNF now has a coding bootcamp, for young professionals looking to build their resume or change careers. Dr. Edythe Abdullah, Dean of the Division of Continued Education at UNF; and UNF Coding Bootcamp Student Colleen Dunion joined us with details.
Gingerbread Pirate Ship
The Ritz Cartlon’s gingerbread pirate ship - a holiday tradition on Amelia Island – is back. Joe Murphy, the resort’s Director of Public Relations, joined us with more.
Around Town
Matt Pittman of Main Events Jax joined us for a look at what else is happening Around Town this weekend. His picks included:
Holiday Markets
Holiday Gift Guide Pop-Up with Void and Edible Northeast Florida
Southern Swells & The Mini Bar in Jacksonville Beach
Dec. 21, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PRICE: Free
Hotel Palms in Atlantic Beach
Dec. 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PRICE: Free
Vagabond Coffee, Murray Hill
Dec. 22, 4pm
PRICE: free
Related: First Coast Connect’s Local Holiday Gift Guide
Music and entertainment
Jacksonville Symphony: Symphonic Dances Masterworks
Times-Union Center
Dec. 20 & 21 at 8 p.m.
PRICE: starts at $19
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical 2019
Times-Union Center
Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
PRICE: starts at $42
The Amp St. Augustine
Now through Jan, 5, times vary
PRICE: Starts at $25 and $15 for kids
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Matinee
Florida Theatre
Dec. 22, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
PRICE: starts at $32
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Heather Schatz can be reached at hschatz@wjct.org, 904-358-6334 or on Twitter at @heatherschatz.
