You can hear it from the parking lot. Every month on the second Tuesday, sounds of laughter and exciting chatter spill out of the halls of the Heathrow Country Club as the 115 members of the Heathrow Women's Club convene for their monthly luncheon. The meetings are dates Ellen Yeaser, club president, has been looking forward [...]
AS NAVY AIRMAN MATTHEW CONNOLLY PREPARED FOR TWO days of leave this past June, all he wanted to do was see his mother Tammy Swanson. Because he was stationed in Maryland, he hadn't seen his mom in six months. Matthew wanted to do something special to surprise her, and he knew it would have to involve [...]
CALEB LUKAS, 23, KNOWS ALL ABOUT ROOTS. HE KNOWS THE EXACT techniques to care for plants and help them survive the elements and grow strong. He knows the importance of family roots, too - honoring a rich history and perserving a legacy for generations to come. When Caleb arrives to work each morning at Lukas Nursery [...]
Women to Watch 2011 JD/MBA, Sultana Law, P.A. You might say that Sultana L. Haque was meant to start a business helping other owners protect theirs. Born to a serial entrepreneur, Sultana grew up learning about the joys of making a company grow, as well as the challenges of protecting its assets. With a name that [...]
"Praise the Lord! It's good to be here," cried Audré Washington as she stood in the Olivet Missionary Baptist Church pulpit Monday. A chorus of "amens" followed in response from the congregation and community members in attendance. Washington's organization, the North East Florida Leadership Council, sponsored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Service to memorialize King's life, [...]
After being in existence for less than a year, UF's Hispanic Association of Bilingual Assistance, or HABLA, is making a difference in the lives of local Hispanic families. Founder Nadia Gomez said, "We've done so much in a short time, and HABLA will continue to grow." The not-for-profit organization is comprised of students of all majors [...]
