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Friendship Fountain, located within St. Johns River Park on the Southbank, boasts a rich history dating back to its development in 1965. Originally championed by Commissioner Dallas L. Thomas, and designed by architect Taylor Hardwick, the fountain's unique concentric design and grandeur have made it an iconic landmark.
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Riverfront Plaza is an open green space on the bank of the St. Johns River in the heart of Downtown. This space is managed by Jax Parks, the City of Jacksonville’s Parks and Recreation branch.
Representation throughout the community of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville City Council is composed of nineteen members who are elected for a four-year term and serve as part-time legislators. In May of each year, the Council elects a President and Vice President to serve one-year terms beginning the first of July. The nineteen members are not all elected in the same manner; some are elected from districts, and others are elected at large.
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April 10, 2024
Facilitated Community Stakeholder Meeting:Downtown Jacksonville Public Projects

City to Open Pools for Memorial Day Weekend and Beyond

May 21, 2024
The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to announce the opening of 29 community pools for Summer 2024 – ten more than last year. As a result, hundreds, if not thousands of families will have easier access to a free way to cool off and have fun on hot days this summer.
 

Military Affairs and Veterans Department to Host Memorial Day Observance

May 21, 2024
Veterans, service members, government leaders, loved ones and other citizens will gather in memory of Jacksonville’s fallen heroes at the City’s annual Memorial Day observance.

2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Returns This Memorial Day Weekend With a Star-Studded Lineup

May 21, 2024
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to Downtown Jacksonville, May 23 – 26, 2024. This year's festival has returned to our beloved Metropolitan Park, where memories have been made and music has filled the air for generations. Additionally, we are excited to introduce our new venue at Daily’s Place, which promises to add an extra layer of excitement and energy to our festivities. With free performances across both stages, come and see The Brian McKnight 4, Stanley Clarke Band, Brian Culbertson, Gregory Porter, Joss Stone, The Baylor Project and so many more!
 
Featured Events
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May

City Council Finance Committee

May 21, 2024 9:30 a.m.
Location:
City Hall
117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor
Council Chamber
 
9:30 a.m.

 
21
May

JSEB Bootcamp

May 21, 2024 - September 17, 2024 6-8:30p
Location:
Kids Hope Alliance
1095 A. Philip Randolph
Jacksonville, FL 32206
6-8:30p
The JSEB Bootcamp is a 5-month Program series created to enhance the development of locally owned small businesses. The Bootcamp will focus on the developmemt of newly established small businesses. The program will act as a pathway to gain knowledge about Organizational Development, Financial Intelligence (via Outlook), and Estimating and Proposal Writing. After completing the JSEB Bootcamp, business owners will be better equipped to not only do business with the City of Jacksonville, but to compete at an expansive level. Most importantly, owners will have the tools and knowledge to effectively operate their business.
21
May

FSCJ FinTech Initiative: CompTIA Security+

May 21, 2024 - August 20, 2024 6-8:00p
Location:


Live Online Tuesdays
6-8:00p
This course establishes the course knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting to ensure security professionals have practical security problem-solving skills. This course prepares the student to take the CompTIA Security+ exam. Course materials and testing vouchers are included in the course cost.
21
May

FSCJ FinTech Initiative: MOS Excel Prep

May 21, 2024 - June 20, 2024 5-7p
Location:


Live Online Tuesdays and Thursdays
5-7p
This Boot Camp includes the content for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Excel courses. The introductory course will help students to get started with Microsoft Excel 2019. It will also teach them how to work with formulas and functions, format a worksheet, work with charts, and analyze data using formulas. The intermediate course builds upon the foundational skills introduced in the Basic Excel course. Learn how to manage workbook data, use tables, analyze table data, automate worksheet tasks, enhance charts and use "what if" analysis. Advanced Microsoft Excel 2019 will teach learners how to develop charts and pivot tables and how to analyze such data in these formats.  Learners will also be introduced to Macros, VLookup, Index, and Match.