All three buildings in the Laura Street Trio were built in the early 20th century.All three buildings in the Laura Street Trio were built in the early 20th century.
All three buildings in the Laura Street Trio were built in the early 20th century. | The Jaxson

Avant Construction partners with potential Trio buyer

Published on August 13, 2025 at 11:37 am
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A Jacksonville construction company that has revitalized several buildings in the city’s historic Downtown core says it is partnering with an out-of-state buyer interested in acquiring the Laura Street Trio plus the restored Barnett National Bank Building. 

Alan Cottrill, president and CEO of Avant Construction Group, said Tuesday that the company has begun work on behalf of the potential buyer to perform due diligence for a potential sale of the three buildings at Laura and Forsyth streets.

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Cottrill would not identify the buyer but said it is well-capitalized, experienced in historic restoration projects and interested in the Northeast Florida market. He said the buyer has completed developments in Northeast Florida and its principal owns a home in Ponte Vedra. 

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Avant Construction Group examines the interior of the Florida National Bank Building, also known as Marble Bank, on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. It is one-third of the Laura Street Trio in Downtown Jacksonville. | Avant Construction Group

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