April 24, 2025Dorothy’s Downtown restaurant aims to open May 1Dorothy’s Downtown will feature Creole-inspired cuisine in the former Burrito Gallery space at 21 E. Adams St.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 23, 2025Solar recycling company plans $90M expansion in Green CoveOnePlanet Solar Recycling, a Jacksonville company, will open its second plant in Green Cove Springs.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 22, 2025Oceanfront restaurant soon to open in Jax BeachThe restaurant, Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen, will take the space of Salt Jax Beach, which closed last year.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 21, 2025Baptist Health adds 3rd helicopter to Life Flight fleetBaptist says the speed of helicopters can make all the difference in cases of stroke, heart attack or trauma.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 18, 2025Akel’s Deli will remain in Downtown tower for nowAkel’s has renewed its lease in the Bank of America tower through November.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 3, 2025Angie’s opens in Atlantic Beach with some twistsOwner Ed Malin is opening Angie’s a few doors down from the former Ragtime Tavern.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 24, 2025Bearded Pig restaurant will close in Jacksonville BeachAfter four years in operation, the Bearded Pig barbecue restaurant will close April 6.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 4, 2025Lazy Manatee taproom plans spring opening in ArlingtonThe Lazy Manatee will have 20 taps and serve craft beer from around the country.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 3, 2025Pizza restaurant nears opening in old San Marco TheatreElectric Dough Pizza Co. will bring a unique blend of pizza to Jacksonville in the late spring.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 25, 2025Pollo Tropical closes last 3 restaurants in JacksonvilleThe Miami-based restaurant chain said it planned to focus on “higher growth markets in Florida.”…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 17, 2025Lily’s Asian-American Food reinvents Downtown restaurantLily Grabb bought and closed Super Food & Brew last year to chase her own vision.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
February 10, 2025Shad Khan’s company buys Downtown fairgroundsThe fair is leaving the site near EverBank Stadium and moving to West Jacksonville.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 30, 2025Regency Centers to develop shopping center at JTB and I-295Seven Pines is at southeast Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard near St. Johns Town Center.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 27, 2025Ragtime Tavern closes after 40+ years in Atlantic BeachA sign on the window of Ragtime Tavern says “Unfortunately, we have permanently closed.”…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 3, 2025Jacksonville Armada buys land for Downtown stadiumThe Jacksonville Armada Football Club bought 34 vacant properties from the city for $1.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2024Super Food & Brew to close Downtown at year’s endSuper Food & Brew was launched in 2015 and billed itself as a healthy gastropub.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 12, 2024New nightclub set to open in Downtown JacksonvilleDecca Live, a live music and dance nightclub, will open Jan. 31 on East Bay Street.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 2, 2024Hamburger Mary’s to open in Murray Hill in DecemberThe original Jacksonville location of Hamburger Mary’s was destroyed in a fire in October 2023.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 26, 2024Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax BeachIf all goes well, Strings could open Wednesday at 1618 Penman Road, its second location.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 14, 2024Mini Bar doughnut shop is closing its final locationThe Mini Bar doughnut shop at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. near Gate Parkway will close Nov. 24.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 5, 2024Whiskey Cake set to open after $1 million makeoverThe Whiskey Cake at Town Center in Jacksonville will be one of two in Florida.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
November 4, 2024Restaurateur plans third spot in San MarcoMatthew Medure plans to open the restaurant, Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois, in the former space of Missy Riley Art…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 21, 2024Father and daughter open Othello in SpringfieldThe Othello restaurant serves an eclectic menu inspired by cuisine from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
October 17, 2024Lobster roll restaurant set to open at St. Johns Town CenterMason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is expanding throughout Florida and plans a second opening in the area in November.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record