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Project Underground is asking the city for a property tax break that would allow a 120-job expansion to Northwest Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record
2 days ago

Project Underground seeks tax break for $10M Northwest Jacksonville expansion

The code-named Project Underground currently employs more than 140 people at its existing Jacksonville plant.…

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The 45-acre Jacksonville Surf Park will be anchored by a 5.5-acre Wavegarden Cove surfing lagoon. It is within the eTown master planned community in South Jacksonville, east of Interstate 295. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 14, 2025

Surf park approved for $4.6M property tax break

City Council approved the tax break this week to help develop the surf park in South Jacksonville.…

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An aerial view of Apna Bazar at 11153 Beach Blvd. The grocer wanted to expand to open an animal slaughterhouse.
November 13, 2025

Plans for Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse withdrawn

The proposed slaughterhouse had drawn criticism from animal rights activists and nearby residents.…

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A potential Hard Rock Hotel is proposed on 2.02 acres at 500 E. Bay St., the site of the demolished Berkman II condominium along the St. Johns River. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 7, 2025

Potential Hard Rock Hotel could seek public incentives

Developers outlined at least $40 million in incentives for a possible Hard Rock on the Northbank.…

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An aerial view of Apna Bazar at 11153 Beach Blvd. The grocer wanted to expand to open an animal slaughterhouse.
November 7, 2025

No decision reached on Beach Boulevard slaughterhouse

The Jacksonville Planning Commission took a tie vote on whether Apna Bazar can expand with a slaughterhouse.…

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Renderings of Pearl Square, the Gateway Jax development in the NorthCore area of Downtown Jacksonville, show sidewalk seating. | Jacksonville Daily Record
November 5, 2025

Jacksonville may expand sidewalk dining Downtown

City Council is considering legislation that would allow sidewalk dining throughout Downtown instead of in select areas.…

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A licensed Starbucks franchise is planned on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower at 50 N. Laura St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2025

Starbucks seeks incentives for Downtown coffee shop

The Starbucks franchise would open on the ground floor of Bank of America Tower.…

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Breezy Jazz House plans to move to 337 E. Bay St., next to Myth Nighclub. | Joe Lister, Jacksonville Daily Record
September 18, 2025

Incentives approved for jazz club to move Downtown

The Downtown Investment Authority board approved $132,662 for Breezy Jazz House to move from San Marco to Bay Street.…

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Jacksonville is considering incentives for TV or movie production. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
September 16, 2025

Jax considers incentives for TV or movie production

City Council could offer up to $400,000 for a California-based movie or TV production company to film in the city.…

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Thea Jeffers is owner of Breezy Jazz House.
September 11, 2025

Breezy Jazz House may move back Downtown

Breezy Jazz House is seeking $132,662 in city incentives to move from San Marco to 337 E. Bay St.…

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Aventuur, a creator of surf parks, says it partners with Wavegarden. Wavegarden designs wave generating systems and surfing lagoons. | Aventuur
September 8, 2025

Surf park developer says project is in jeopardy

Developer Aventuur says projected construction costs have grown by over 20%.…

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Commercial property owners in Five Points could pay an assessment to fund private security, lighting and landscaping improvements. | Five Points Facebook page
August 19, 2025

Taxing district considered for Five Points improvements

Jacksonville City Council is considering legislation to create a special tax assesssment for commercial property.…

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An illustration shows the new Haskell sign at 701 San Marco Blvd. The Haskell sign will replace the Prudential Insurance Co. of America sign. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 15, 2025

Haskell signs approved for new headquarters on Southbank

Haskell is moving from Riverside Avenue on the Northbank to San Marco Boulevard.…