- Bolles third-graders present "Fifty Nifty United States" March 6, 2010Did you know that bubble gum was invented in Pennsylvania, Kool Aid was created in Nebraska and the Otis elevator in Vermont? Students at The Bolles School do. Third-graders at the San Jose school learned these and other facts while staging their annual play. "All the plays reflect something they are learning in the classroom at the time," said Joh […]Times-Union
- Mandarin students put on "senior" prom for Coves residents March 6, 2010The teen has chosen her as his dance partner for the last three years. And this year, the 85-year-old woman was crowned prom queen. It's a special "senior" prom that featured 70 seniors from the Coves at River Garden Hebrew Home and 45 members of the Mandarin High School student council. "It's a great way for the residents and studen […]Times-Union
- real estate transactions March 6, 201032217 San Jose, Theodor B. Smith, 7321 Anjou Place for $114,900. San Jose Manor, Patrick G. Faulkner II, 7940 Praver Drive for $65,000. 32223 Mandarin Forest, Michael S. Mooney, 11780 Mandarin Forest Drive for $184,000. Timberwoods, Rayan M. Bahlawan, 11439 Lumberjack Circle W. for $167,000. 32256 Belle Rive, Denis P. Alford, 6099 Alpenrose Ave. for $175,000 […]Times-Union
Mandarin Area Weather
February 8th, 2010 | 
Author: I don’t if you noticed or not but it is really cold out there. At least it’s cold for Jacksonville, Florida. But I think we are lucky to live in the Mandarin area as we seem to be isolated from the more harsh weather. Our little neighborhood off St. Augustine Road between I-295 and I-95 is probably one of the best spots to live in. Most of our area is in the Category 5 hurricane ratings area and we are sheltered from some of the worse that most storm fronts have to offer. You can check your hurricane ratings for your address with the Duval County Property Appraiser’s Website at: http://apps.coj.net/pao_propertySearch/Basic/Search.aspx
If you own your home or are paying for it from the bank (like most people) you just put your name in the search box. If you are renting a home or apartment just put in the address and hit search. The website gives you the basic information listed about the property including what you want to click on is the JaxGIS map icon to look at the property and it will give you the option of checking if you address is in a “FLOOD ZONE” you can click on those words and it will give you a definition of your particular area. Fascinating information and good to know as well. The City of Jacksonville through the Fire and Rescue Department also has an evacuation map that you can copy and print out. This is very helpful if you plan on moving to Jacksonville or to a different area: http://www.coj.net/Departments/Fire+and+Rescue/Emergency+Preparedness/Preparedness/Evacuation+Zones+Map.htm
Now is the time to start thinking about the upcoming Hurricane season and of course the rainy season of late February and March. Don’t get me wrong we always need the rain but if we are getting too much then we really need to get prepared or just stay prepared for bad weather. Know your neighborhood and the various ways of getting into and out of the neighborhood quickly. You cannot always depend on the major highways. When you get a chance drive through different parts of you neighborhood every couple of weeks. As much as Duval County is adding, changing, repairing roads these days it pays to be informed!
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