Donations/grants
- JPMorgan Chase has awarded a $20,000 grant to the Communities in Schools of Jacksonville. The grant will support its AmeriCorps literacy tutoring program.
Honors/awards
- Bob and Carol Grimes Environment Foundation Inc. presented its 2008 Environmental Activist Award to Natasha Chapman. Chapman is the organizer of Sustainable Jacksonville. The award was presented at the annual award luncheon of the Civic Roundtable.
- Carolyn McClanahan, founder of Life Planning Partners Inc., was recognized as a top "Mover and Shaker 2009" by trade magazine Financial Planning Magazine.
- David Josserand with the Dalton Agency was named to lead the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. This marks the second national appointment for Josserand, who also serves as national chairman for the American Heart Association.
- ERA Davis & Linn has named its top producers for December: Andrew Linn, top producer; Cheryl Horace, top agent/top sales; and Clara Watkins, top lister.
- HabiJax has won the Regional Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing during the 2008 Northeast Florida Elected Officials Reception & Regional Leadership Awards ceremony. The regional awards honors innovation in affordable home ownership and affordable housing options.
- Haven Hospice has appointed Fran Pepis to its board of directors. Pepis is senior vice president of Colliers Dickinson.
- IMPACTjax has announced its 2009 leadership team, which includes the following: Kristen Nimnicht, Steve Kowkabany, Erik Dellenback, Suzie Hutto, Stephanie Holmes, Ben Parker and Raychel George.
- Jamie Sandifer was installed as chair for the Northeast Florida Builders Association Nassau Builders Council.
Leases/negotiations
- Mary Farwell, with Noteworthy Investments and Management and representing the seller, has completed the sale of property at 9000 Regency Square Blvd. Ralph Colbert with NAI H.S. Turner represented the buyer, MaxPepper LLC. The sales price was not disclosed.
Mergers/acquisitions
- Law firm Boyd & Jenerette has merged with Cole, Stone, Stoudemire & Morgan. The name will still be Boyd & Jenerette.
New ventures
- RailAmerica has launched a new customer-focused Web site. For more information, visit www.railamerica.com .
Openings
- Salsa Caliente has opened at 9751 Mining Drive, off U.S. 1 and Shad Road. For more information on the studio, visit www.salsa calientestudios.com or call (904) 370-1199.
- The Small Business Center, a division of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, has reopened at 3 Independent Drive. For more information, visit www.myjaxchamber.com .
Bankruptcies
Commercial bankruptcy cases for Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties filed Jan. 8-14 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville division, according to the official court electronic document filing system. Business and individual names and addresses appear as they do in the official court electronic document filing system.
Chapter 7
(Straight bankruptcy; assets not exempt by law are liquidated to pay creditors.)
- First Coast Glass Inc., 4539 Antler Hill Drive E. Case number: 09-00141.
Chapter 13
(Adjustment of debts of an individual with a regular income.)
- Lynn Dambach and Susan Dambach, formerly doing business as First Coast Glass, 4539 Antler Hill Drive E. Case number: 09-00142
- Maurice Crews and Nancy Crews, doing business as Nancy Crews Lawn Care, 1571 Cellar Circle. Case number: 09-00184.
Commercial transactions
Commercial real estate transactions more than $50,000 recorded Jan. 8-14 in Duval County. Addresses are in Jacksonville, unless otherwise noted .
- Neptune Beach Surgery Center LLC purchased property on Marsh Point Road from Amor 3 Investments and Development Group LLC for $2.8 million.
- Costa Verde Associates LLC purchased property from Ortega Properties Inc. for $2 million.
- CAB LLC purchased property from Amor 3 Investments and Development Group LLC for $684,000.
- DMDK Investments LLC purchased property from Amor 3 Investment and Development Group LLC for $684,000.
- Coleman Brothers Storage Company LLC purchased property from N&L Realty LLC for $362,500.
- RO-DALE Investments LC purchased property at 3801 University Blvd. W. from Just-JOR Realty LLC for $73,125.
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