San Marco’s Centennial
On Sept. 12, 1925, developer Telfair Stockton opened sales for residential lots in the newly designed, Venice-inspired San Marco neighborhood. Every lot sold in a single day! San Marco remains a beloved community to residents and visitors alike.
The San Marco Preservation Society invites you to participate in a year-long celebration and commemoration of San Marco’s Centennial in 2025!
A communitywide Centennial Committee has been convened that will soon roll out an event line-up with something for everyone — concerts, history tours, preservation projects, lectures, and a signature gala. In collaboration with partner organizations and the City of Jacksonville, the San Marco celebrations will be rocking all year long!
Join the SMPS as we celebrate our neighborhood’s first 100 years, and work to preserve, protect, and renew all that we love about San Marco for its next 100.
ANNOUNCING
San Marco’s Centennial Title Sponsor, Honorary Chairs & Committee
We are pleased to announce the Honorable Matt Carlucci, Sr. as the Title Sponsor of this year’s Centennial. Council Member Matt Carlucci has left an indelible impact on the San Marco community and Jacksonville at large. He will also serve as an honorary chair. The SMPS Board of Directors welcomes his support and guidance in the commemoration of this significant milestone.
“It’s an incredible honor to sponsor this prestigious celebration. I’m grateful to be a part of my lifelong home community of San Marco and its storied history. What I look forward to even more than this year-long celebration is having a front-row seat to San Marco starting off its next century strong.”
~ Matt
Also serving as an Honorary Chair of the Centennial Committee is Lori Boyer, past SMPS president, past District 5 Council Member, and the CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA). Under her leadership, San Marco has continued to thrive and improve.
Finally, we are thrilled to announce the Chair of the Centennial Committee, George Foote, also a past SMPS president. He now serves as Executive Council Assistant to the Honorable Joe Carlucci, Council District 5. George is “Mr. San Marco” and SMPS is grateful to have him on board.
Joining Matt, Lori, and George are eight committee members who are a powerhouse of talent representing San Marco organizations key to its ongoing success:
Leah Roesler, SMMA Executive Director, JAA Architecture
Sheri Webber, SMPS Executive Director
Anita Vining, Berkshire Hathaway
Suzanne Perritt, San Marco Garden Circle
Susan Towler, Granada Neighborhood, Florida Blue
Pat Andrews, SMPS Board of Directors & Past President
Kylie Wynne Efron, Taverna & Oceana Owner