August 2, 2023Talkin’ Tacos to open Friday in Jacksonville BeachThe franchise location is the first for the Miami-based Mexican restaurant, with a second planned at the St. Johns Town…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 27, 2023Clark’s Fish Camp will be rebuilt and retain the fish camp vibeThe new owner is Jim Franks, who also owns Flying Fish Taphouse. Reconstruction will take over a year, he says.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 26, 2023Salvation Army pays $4 million for LaVilla buildingThe nonprofit plans to move its headquarters to the building at 800 W. Monroe St. within six months.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 26, 2023Clark’s Fish Camp sold for $1.4 millionClark’s Fish Camp closed last year after 47 years in business. Flooding caused structural damage after Hurricanes Irma, Matthew and…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 20, 2023After some delays, City Grille & Raw Bar will open TuesdayThe upscale restaurant operates in the space of the former Wine Cellar on the Southbank. There’s a new look and…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 19, 2023Former Jaguar Blake Bortles sells home for $5 millionThe quarterback bought the home in Ponte Vedra Beach for $3.475 million in 2018. It once belonged to professional golfer…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 7, 2023Farah & Farah buys Masonic lodge Downtown for $3 millionThe Jacksonville-based law firm purchased the property to gain additional employee parking.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2023Homes and town homes under construction near San JoseWhen completed, the Lennar development in Hardwick Farms will include 457 town homes and 130 single-family homes.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 5, 2023Pro golfer Fred Funk buys $2.5 million home in South JaxThe former winner of The Players Championship bought the home in the gated community of Glen Kernan Golf & Country…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 30, 2023Corner Lot begins construction of apartments in SpringfieldThe Corner on Main development will include 201 apartments with restaurant and retail space.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 23, 2023First rooftop bar in Ponte Vedra Beach offers miles of ocean viewsThe 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop at the Cabana Beach Club is scheduled to open to members and the public…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 9, 2023‘Affordable’ townhomes coming to St. Johns CountyLennar plans 80 single-family homes and 190 townhomes at Shearwater, a master-planned community. Fifty of the townhomes are classified as…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 1, 2023New tower nears completion at HCA Florida Orange Park HospitalThe patient tower is part of a $126 million expansion in response to the growing population in Clay County.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 26, 2023Strings Sports Brewery and restaurant approved in Jacksonville BeachThe Planning Commission voted unanimously for Team Adeeb Inc. to convert the former Terry’s Country Store along Penman Road.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 25, 2023Home sells for record $16.25 million in Ponte Vedra BeachThe home was sold to Edward and Kristianna Mylett of Chino Hills, California. He is a writer, podcaster and motivational…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 19, 2023Spliff’s Gastropub plans second Jacksonville area siteSpliff’s will open in the Reef apartments and retail development in Atlantic Beach. Its first location is Downtown.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 3, 2023University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to build new campusThe graduate-level medical school plans to move into the former St. Augustine Record building in late 2024.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
May 1, 2023Taverna Oceana will open Tuesday in San MarcoThe oyster and seafood restaurant adjoins Taverna in San Marco Square. It features a raw bar and private dining space.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 28, 2023Why did Black Sheep Restaurant decide to close?Black Sheep owner Jonathan Insetta said the restaurant could never recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 19, 2023Eddie V’s Prime Seafood exploring Sawgrass siteThe restaurant, with 29 locations in 12 states, is seeking St. Johns County review for a restaurant in Sawgrass Village…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 13, 2023Oceanfront hotel opens in Jax BeachThe SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront has 156 rooms and its own restaurant.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
April 11, 20233 Palms Grille to close at The Yards in Ponte VedraThe owners of 3 Palms Grille will look for another location, but first they’ll open City Grille & Raw Bar…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 31, 2023Sugar Factory is open, but you can’t order a drinkThe state says it needs more information before it can issue a liquor license to the long-delayed Sugar Factory American…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 31, 2023Le Petit Paris cafe expanding to third locationOwner Alex Chezaud continues to expand Le Petit Paris, the version of a Parisian cafe he launched in Jacksonville in…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record