Mandarin Community Club

08/28/2026

As many in the Mandarin community have heard, a tragic house fire took place in our community on August 26, claiming the lives of three young children from the Manati family and leaving several others injured, including the parents. Their home was completely destroyed.

We are aware of a GoFundMe page created by a family member to provide aid and the link is below.

We are grateful to the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department for their efforts to extinguish the flames and to the American Red Cross for assisting those displaced.

On the morning of August 26th, the Manati Family experienced a devastating house fire that changed… Alessia Firi needs your support for Help the Manati Family

08/26/2026

Remembering Dolly Parton 🦋💕

The historic Mandarin Store and Post Office is lit PINK in memory of Dolly Parton who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026.

It’s a reminder to each of us that kindness and love for one another never go out of style!

08/25/2026

💔 We will always love you, Dolly.

Rest in peace to the Queen of Country Music and a true legend. 🎶

In her honor, the flag at the Mandarin Community Club has been lowered to half-staff for a week.

Thank you for being an inspiration to us all, Dolly Parton 🤍

08/21/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Broadway favorites as Theatre Troupe 1776 presents Broadway Cabaret on the historic stage of the Mandarin Community Club! 🎭

Enjoy lively performances of musical numbers from classic broadway productions performed by a cast of actors of all ages. Light food and beverages are included with every ticket.

Ticket Prices (Ticket Price is a Donation)
• Adults: $20
• Children: $10

All donations benefit the Mandarin Community Club.

While you’re here, stop by the Florida Citrus fundraising table to pre-order delicious Florida fruit, supporting both the Club and Florida’s citrus growers.🍊

Tickets
https://forms.gle/3WuTs38RkxaPoY3R9

08/21/2026

🍦 Treat yourself, Mandarin!

The cone with the curl on top is coming back! Dairy Queen is moving forward with plans to convert the long-closed Burger King on Old St. Augustine Rd into a Grill & Chill.

It’s been more than five years since Mandarin had a Dairy Queen after the San Jose Blvd/Hartley Rd location closed. Who’s ready for a Blizzard? 😋

The city issued a permit at a closed Burger King that could become the 10th area location for the soft-serve chain.

08/18/2026

Saddle up, partner - Mandarin is getting a Texas Road House! 🥩🍊🤠

The steak and ribs chain chose San Jose Boulevard for its fifth Jacksonville area restaurant.

08/05/2026

🍊 IT’S BACK! The Mandarin Community Club’s Fresh Florida Citrus Fundraiser returns for 2026!

Last season we helped move over 3,300 pounds of pure Florida citrus — that’s 3,300 reasons for our state’s growers to keep doing what they do best. This year we’re teaming up with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, a nonprofit directly connected to Florida’s farming industry, to bring you the freshest fruit possible while supporting the people who are fighting every day to keep our citrus heritage alive.

✨ What’s special this year ✨

We’re featuring Red Grapefruits grown under the Citrus Under Protective Screening (CUPS) program, the innovative system helping Florida combat citrus greening. These grapefruits are 100% free from the disease and protected from wind and sun damage, delivering some of the finest fruit our state has to offer. This is your chance to taste firsthand the fruit of their labor in the fight to save Florida’s citrus.

Choose from:
🍊Navel Oranges
🍊Red Grapefruits
🍊Satsuma Mandarins
🍊Mixed Combo Box

📅 Pre-orders open September – November 2026

📍 Pickup: Mandarin Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, December 4th at the Mandarin Community Club 🎄

🎁 Nationwide shipping available so you can send a taste of Florida to family and friends for the holidays!

100% Florida Grown. Supporting our historic community club and the growers working hard to protect Florida’s iconic citrus industry.
Stay tuned. Pre-order details coming soon!

08/01/2026

The Mandarin Community Club is not hosting a Farmers & Artisan Market on Saturday, August 1. Any information circulating about this event is incorrect. Please disregard it.

There is a private event at the Club this weekend and we respectfully ask that it not be disturbed.

Thank you for your understanding.

07/28/2026

📜 On This Day in Mandarin History

Today marks 196 years since the name Mandarin first appeared in the historical record.

Throughout the early 1800s, our community was known by several different names as Florida changed hands between Spain and the United States. According to Mary Graff’s Mandarin on the St. Johns (1953), prominent resident Calvin Read is credited with naming the village after the beloved Mandarin orange.

On July 27, 1830, the name Mandarin was officially entered into the Federal Post Office records, the first known federal recognition of the community’s name. Just over a decade later, in February 1841, Mandarin was officially incorporated as a town.

From its citrus groves and riverfront heritage to its towering live oaks draped in Spanish moss, Mandarin’s story offers a remarkable glimpse into life in 19th century Florida. Its rich history continues to make our community one of Jacksonville’s most treasured historic places.

If you’d like to learn more about Mandarin’s fascinating past, Mary Graff’s Mandarin on the St. Johns is available for purchase through the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society.

The book is offered in partnership with the Mandarin Community Club, as Mary Graff generously bequeathed the copyright to the Club upon her passing, ensuring her work would continue to preserve and share Mandarin’s rich history for future generations.

🏡 If you call Mandarin home, we’d love to hear from you. What is your favorite thing about living in our historic community?



📸: Florida Memory. State Library and Archives of Florida