Note: Because of technical difficulties, the audio of today's show is not available.
Each year, Downtown Vision issues a report card based on development, residential demand, vacancy rates and tourism. With the release of its 2024 State of Downtown report, we talk to CEO Jake Gordon about the year’s wins, losses and remaining placeholders. We also get a street-level perspective from Emily Moody, owner of the Downtown boutique retail store Wolf and Cub.
Then, as Girls Inc. of Jacksonville welcomes a new CEO and unveils plans for an upcoming father-daughter dance, we take a closer look at the organization’s 160-year legacy and its vision for inspiring the next generation of female leaders.
Guests:
- Diedra Simon, president and CEO of Girls Inc. of Jacksonville.
- Tiffany Funches, Middle School Program manager.
- Gabbea Williams, Girls Inc. St. Louis alum.
And, we preview a new collaborative exhibit, Bad Outdoorsmen, at Flagler College’s Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. The show explores themes of conservation, natural history and contemporary perspectives on the outdoors.
Guests:
- Meredith Laura Lynn, artist.
- Helena Rodriguez, interim director, Crisp Ellert Art Museum.
