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Casa Monica Hotel General Manager Jordan Stokes and Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar Executive Chef Rob DeGrassi stand inside the new restaurant. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 20, 2023

Casa Monica Hotel debuts chophouse in St. Augustine

The menu at Cordova Coastal Chophouse & Bar is the expected chophouse fare – steaks, fish and seafood. Managers say…

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic and domiciliary is under construction at Max Leggett Parkway and Owens Road. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 15, 2023

Veterans Affairs clinic in Jacksonville delayed to 2024

The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee approved a deadline extension through June 30, 2024. The recommendation now goes to City Council.…

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Richard Robinson opened Pink Salt & Wine Bar and Veteta Tapas in August at 1571 University Blvd. W. in Lakewood. He also operates Pink Salt & Wine Bar in San Marco. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 23, 2023

Pink Salt changes plans; San Marco site will remain open

Pink Salt owner Richard Robinson thought he’d close the San Marco restaurant when he opened in Lakewood. Then he realized…

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Chad Munsey, co-owner of The Bearded Pig, says the fast-casual model helps him keep costs down. The challenge is to serve the best product available. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 20, 2023

Bearded Pig takes fresh approach to restaurant grind

Co-founder Chad Munsey has been in the restaurant business most of his life. He aimed to improve on the old…

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Adrian and Rebecca Gonzalez have five 1928 Cuban Bistro locations in Northeast Florida and plan to open a sixth by January. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 20, 2023

1928 Cuban Bistro tackles challenges with expansion

1928 Cuban Bistro has five locations and expects to open a sixth in Fleming Island by January.…

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October 18, 2023

Atlantic Beach home sells for record $9.3 million

The 5,246-square-foot oceanfront home is the most expensive ever sold in Duval County.…

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Mag’s Cafe has been open for three years. It was Magnificat Cafe when it opened in 2003. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
October 5, 2023

Mag’s Cafe in Downtown Jacksonville will close Oct. 6

Owner Bobby Reynolds cited the inability to retain and hire staff and Downtown’s “homeless situation” as reasons he is closing…

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Cinco de Mayo Mexican restaurant plans to open in the former Olio space at 301 E. Bay St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2023

Cinco de Mayo returns Downtown with 9th location

Cinco de Mayo opened its first locaion in the Jacksonville Landing in 2007.…

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September 26, 2023

Building permits at a high for single-family homes

A total of 1,358 building permits were issued for single-family homes in Northeast Florida in August, the best month so…

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University of Florida President Ben Sasse said the integration of UF Health and Flagler Health+ is good news for the region.
September 14, 2023

UF Health completes merger with Flagler Health+

The merger results in two name changes. Flagler Health+ is now known as UF Health St. Johns, and Flagler Hospital…

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An illustration shows the Surf Club proposed at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
September 8, 2023

Ponte Vedra Inn gets initial approval for expansion

An architectural review committee voted this week to approve plans for the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club to modernize and…

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Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan's investment company says it has purchased the Seahorse Oceanfront Inn and Lemon Bar in Neptune Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
September 1, 2023

Jaguars owner pays $36.95 million for Seahorse Inn

Shad Khan’s development company, Iguana Investments Florida, plans to redevelop the property as a boutique resort hotel.…

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The Duval County jail. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 17, 2023

Committee gets organized to study need for new jail

A special Jacksonville City Council committee created five subcommittees to study short-term needs for the jail and police headquarters Downtown.…

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Atlanta-based Ashton Woods is expanding its operations into Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 8, 2023

Homebuilder Ashton Woods moves into hot Jax market

Ashton Woods has operated in the Orlando and Tampa areas for years. The company described Jacksonville as one of the…

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Kravegan owners LaTasha and Llewellyn Kaiser started as a rental kitchen and have advanced to a full sit-down restaurant. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 4, 2023

Vegan restaurant evolves from food truck to San Marco site

Kravegan started as a small catering business then moved to a food truck and then a mall food court. Now…

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Elias Ishak and Jason Malih show off some of the menu items they will be serving at Talkin’ Tacos in Jacksonville Beach. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 2, 2023

Talkin’ Tacos to open Friday in Jacksonville Beach

The franchise location is the first for the Miami-based Mexican restaurant, with a second planned at the St. Johns Town…

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July 27, 2023

Clark’s Fish Camp will be rebuilt and retain the fish camp vibe

The new owner is Jim Franks, who also owns Flying Fish Taphouse. Reconstruction will take over a year, he says.…

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July 26, 2023

Salvation Army pays $4 million for LaVilla building

The nonprofit plans to move its headquarters to the building at 800 W. Monroe St. within six months.…

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July 26, 2023

Clark’s Fish Camp sold for $1.4 million

Clark’s Fish Camp closed last year after 47 years in business. Flooding caused structural damage after Hurricanes Irma, Matthew and…

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July 20, 2023

After some delays, City Grille & Raw Bar will open Tuesday

The upscale restaurant operates in the space of the former Wine Cellar on the Southbank. There’s a new look and…

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July 19, 2023

Former Jaguar Blake Bortles sells home for $5 million

The quarterback bought the home in Ponte Vedra Beach for $3.475 million in 2018. It once belonged to professional golfer…

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July 7, 2023

Farah & Farah buys Masonic lodge Downtown for $3 million

The Jacksonville-based law firm purchased the property to gain additional employee parking.…

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July 6, 2023

Homes and town homes under construction near San Jose

When completed, the Lennar development in Hardwick Farms will include 457 town homes and 130 single-family homes.…

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July 5, 2023

Pro golfer Fred Funk buys $2.5 million home in South Jax

The former winner of The Players Championship bought the home in the gated community of Glen Kernan Golf & Country…