A Cool Vista Approaching Downtown Jacksonville on July 8, 2016
Driving into Jacksonville on The Hart Expressway, also known as Florida State Road 228 on this route, on July 8, 2016. It is the coolest, most visual approach into Downtown.
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Riverside & Avondale – The Movie – Jacksonville History & Progress in the 20th & 21st Centuries
Enjoy this movie about the historic Riverside & Avondale neighborhoods of my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. You will see the beautiful places (and people) of Riverside & Avondale & learn about our amazing history. This movie was filmed by George Farrar from December, 2015 to June, 2016 and includes: Riverside Park, Park Street, 5 Points, […]
Jacksonville History Our Memorial Park
In the final episode of the Riverside/Avondale series within History Jacksonville, I explore Memorial Park and discuss it’s history. Stay Tuned for a History Jacksonville Movie Coming Soon. History Jacksonville returns with regular episodes starting again in August. Enjoy The Jax Left – A Progressive, Public Affairs Channel for the People of Jacksonville, Florida. Check […]
The Sounds of Riverside on The St. Johns River , Fuller Warren Bridge June 11, 2016
George Farrar & theleftturnnetwork.com present “The Sounds of Riverside” filmed at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on the west bank of The St Johns River on June 11, 2016
Mayor Curry Gears Up to Sell His 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Extension to Voters & JSO Shootings Questioned
Today on The Jax Left Report – Mayor Lenny Curry is expecting to spend around a million dollars hawking his 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Extension to Voters to fund what the city owes Police & Fire for their pensions while Sheriff Williams is dogged about a recent officer involved shooting at 9th & Liberty Streets.
A Strange Crossroads – Reaping the Whirlwind on The Eve of Trump versus Clinton
Today on the Farrar Report I discuss the strange crossroads that America finds itself in May 2016 as a Trump versus Clinton matchup appears likely. I also share my plans ahead for the upcoming campaigns and size up the political landscape. Enjoy all of our shows at theleftturnnetwork.com
Celebrating Jacksonville History, Hemming Park Turns 150 Years Old, & A Downtown Renaissance
On this episode of History Jacksonville, enjoy the festivities at the 150th Anniversary of Hemming Park, and learn about the revitalization of the Elena Flats and Bostwick Buildings along with the Old Haydon Burns Library (now the Dupont Center). Explore our amazing history as I tell you about several Downtown success stories that will be […]
The Jax Left Stands Up for LGBT Civil Rights On Location at Jacksonville University
The Jax Left Channel was on location at Jacksonville University outside the 3rd of 3 Town Hall Meetings Convened by Mayor Lenny Curry as the city deliberates whether to provide legal protections against discrimination for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Citizens of Jacksonville in the Human Rights Ordinance (HRO). Enjoy The Jax Left Channel- […]
Jacksonville History Our Riverside Park & The Old Annie Lytle School
Today History Jacksonville begins exploring one of our most historic neighborhoods-Riverside-Avondale in our City’s 2nd Oldest Park: Riverside Park. You’ll see pictures of the park from the late 19th & early 20th century up to today. I talk about the park and the old Annie Lytle School as they were before Interstate 95 was built.
Jacksonville History – Hemming Park – Our City Square -149 Years of Jacksonville History
History Jacksonville is back with an epic journey into 149 years of Jacksonville History in Hemming Park. You will see how citizens of Jacksonville in the past relaxed and dealt with challenges over the years as the city grew.