Grace McAlister Riverbend News On Wednesday, Dec. 15, Live Oak’s Winn-Dixie held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the newly remodeled store, which features an updated produce department and a dollar shop….
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Third annual “Spirit of the Horse,” a magical theater event on horseback
Horses Without Humans, contributor The Spirit of the Horse is a magical, heartwarming theater story on horseback that the whole family will enjoy! It is a showcase of World Class riders and…
Pineview Elementary hosts Veterans parade
Christian PetersonRiverbend News On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Pineview Elementary School held a parade in honor of Veterans Day. A large group of Veterans, as well as other community members, paraded around the…
Youth enjoy Branford Fall Festival
Danny FedericoRiverbend NewsOn Saturday, Oct. 30, Branford High School’s (BHS) Interact Club hosted BHS’s annual Fall Festival. Festivities included games, such as Win-A-Fish, where kids had the opportunity to win a goldfish…
Jacksonville Zoo free for kids during November
Christian PetersonRiverbend News This month is a very special month at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The entire month of November is “Kids Free November” in Jacksonville. This fun event will give…
Clay Koon makes first donation as Peanut Butter Ambassador
By Danny Federico, Riverbend News On Wednesday, Sept. 29, the Lafayette County UF/IFAS Extension received it’s first peanut butter donation for the 2021 Peanut Butter Challenge. This year, the donation was given…
Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament raises over $5,700 for United Way
By Grace McAlister, Riverbend News On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Fourth annual Suwannee Valley Cornhole Tournament, hosted by Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC), raised $5,737 for United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV)….
Lafayette Fire receives community support
By Christian Peterson, Riverbend News The Lafayette County Volunteer Fire Department is an integral part of the community. As such, they are present at many community events from Homecoming to Pioneer Day….
Across The River Roaster is officially open
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News Across The River Roaster, the new coffee shop and next evolution of Arise, had its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 1. Open from 8 a.m. until 5…
Be a part of the Peanut Butter Challenge
By Grace McAlister Riverbend News The University of Florida and Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension first began its Peanut Butter Challenge in 2012 to collect jars of peanut butter for…
Hearthstone Gardens’ “Scarecrow in the Gardens” submission deadline coming soon
By Grace McAlister, Riverbend News On Saturday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hearthstone Gardens will be hosting “Scarecrows in the Gardens.” At the event, there will be a scarecrow…
State representative Anthony Sabatini visits Live Oak City Hall
By Christian Peterson Riverbend News On Thursday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m., state representative Anthony Sabatini visited Live Oak City Hall, located at 101 White Ave. S.E. Sabatini is a member of…
Live Oak Rotary Club to open splash pad for 100th anniversary
By Grace McAlisterRiverbend News Live Oak’s Rotary Club is building a splash park at the First Federal Sportsplex on Silas Drive. as a monument to the club’s 100-year anniversary of dedication and…
Candlelight vigil held for 13 fallen soldiers
By Lee Trawick Riverbend News On Thursday, Sept. 2, at Millennium Park, located at 101-199 Pine Ave. SW, in Live Oak, many gathered for a candlelight vigil in honor of the ultimate sacrifice…
Mayor Davis signs proclamation for Constitution Week
By Danny Federico Riverbend News On Monday, Aug. 30, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis signed a proclamation officially declaring the week of Friday, Sept. 17, through Thursday, Sept. 23, as Constitution Week….