Jacksonville, FL (August 7, 2025) – Scenic Jacksonville is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for its three-part series, “Scenic Visions: Spotlight on Mayport Village” to be held October 4th, October 25th and November 12th. The events are co-hosted by Mayport Waterfront Partnership, with participation from OCEARCH, JTA, Timucuan Preserve the Coast Guard, Marine Science Center, Mayport Lighthouse Association and others.
“Our goal is to rediscover hidden gems within our community while engaging civic leaders and neighborhood stakeholders in thought-provoking experiences and meaningful conversations that help to catalyze community action,” said Nancy Powell, executive director. “This program is a complement to our successful annual Great Cities Symposium, and we are thrilled to partner with Mayport Waterfront Partnership and others to bring these opportunities to people both inside and outside of the Mayport area.”
Scenic Visions 2025: Spotlight on Mayport Village is a three-part series, with information and event registration at www.scenicjax.org. Tickets for each event are $25 per person sold separately. Space is limited.
Saturday, October 4th from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. “Spotlight on Mayport Village: Guided Trolley Tour” a guided tour of Mayport with stops at locations including the Coast Guard, The Marine Science Center, Mayport Lighthouse.
Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. “Spotlight on OCEARCH” a guided presentation and tour of the OCEARCH shark research boat followed by a JTA Ferry ride and talk by Timucuan Ecological Preserve.
Wednesday, November 12th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Spotlight on Mayport’s Future: Panel Discussion” at the Gulliford Community Center. Facilitator Georgette Dumont from UNF will lead a discussion and Q & A with panelists Bill Gulliford of Mayport Waterfront Partnership, Chris Fischer from OCEARCH, Fred Jones from Haskell, and Christine Hoffman from the Beaches Museum and Historical Society.
We are thankful to our event sponsors including Greater Arlington Civic Council, BrightSail Communications, and Fruit of Barren Trees, Inc. along with our partners Mayport Waterfront Partnership, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, OCEARCH and the Mayport Lighthouse Association.
Photos to accompany this release can be found here.
About Scenic Jacksonville
Scenic Jacksonville, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy organization working to ensure the city’s natural and built environments continue to be both beautiful and resilient for citizens, businesses, and visitors alike. The organization hosts the annual Great Cities Symposium and Scenic Visions program, and is a founding member of both the Riverfront Parks Now coalition and Jacksonville Climate Coalition.
About Mayport Waterfront Partnership
For over 25 years, the nonprofit Mayport Watership Partnership has been committed to advocating for the preservation of a thriving working waterfront and the rich heritage of an authentic village. Mayport represents a unique tapestry of history, people, and experiences. In 2020, the Mayport Waterfront Partnership (MWP) worked with the community and the City of Jacksonville to develop a unified strategic vision for its future. The goal of this plan is to prepare a concept for redeveloping the core waterfront area into a vibrant, mixed-use village around three uniquely defined districts: Education, Historic and Working Waterfront.