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Survival life rafts are shown under construction in this image from a Wing Group video about its North Jacksonville plant. | The Wing Group
October 4, 2023

Manufacturer comes to Jax to build rafts and military gear

The Wing Group, based in California, has taken over a closed plant in North Jacksonville…

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October 2, 2023

Regency Square Mall owners say they’re selling

Regency Realty LLC did not identify the buyer or explain how the mall might be used under new ownership.…

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1928 Cuban Bistro will open its sixth location in Fleming Island. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 28, 2023

1928 Cuban Bistro adding 6th location

The Cuban restaurant hopes to open in Fleming Island by the end of the year.…

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The historic Federal Reserve Building at 424 N. Hogan St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Severine Photography, via the Jacksonville Daily Record
September 28, 2023

Historic Federal Reserve Building leased Downtown

The 19,420-square-foot building at 424 N. Hogan St. is fully leased, but the tenant has not been announced.…

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Customers pick out their selections in the serving line at Piccadilly cafeteria. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
September 26, 2023

Piccadilly closes its last Jacksonville cafeteria

The cafeteria, known for Southern comfort food, has operated in Jacksonville for more than 50 years.…

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Jacksonville International Airport plans a $300 million expansion with Concourse B. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 25, 2023

New concourse delayed at Jacksonville airport

A six-gate addition at Jacksonville International Airport is now scheduled to begin early next year with completion in 2026.…

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Confetti and streamers fly to mark the grand opening of the new Winn-Dixie in College Park on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
September 21, 2023

Winn-Dixie returns to College Park in Arlington

The opening fills a food desert in an area where Winn-Dixie operated from 1997 to 2007.…

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September 20, 2023

Three South Jacksonville hotels being transformed into apartments

Two troubled hotels off Baymeadows Road and one near University and Bowden are being turned into apartments averaging $1,000 to…

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Customers line up at a Dreamette. | Gregory Todaro, WJCT News 89.9
September 15, 2023

Dreamette expanding in Northwest Jacksonville

The shop’s operator says it will help fill a shortage of food and entertainment options on the growing Northside.…

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Missy Riley Art & Pieces intends to move within San Marco Square into the storefront between Stellers Gallery and Iguana San Marco, the former San Marco Theatre. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 15, 2023

San Marco Theatre work approved for two storefronts

The city issued permits to divide the space for Iguana San Marco and Missy Riley Art & Pieces.…

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Bass Pro Shops plans to open an Outdoor World store in St. Johns County in 2024. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 8, 2023

Bass Pro Shops applies for approval of Outdoor World

The company is seeking approval of a master development plan in St. Johns County. The store would be the 13th…

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This is the Lotte Plaza Market in Sterling, Virginia. | Jacksonville Daily Record
September 6, 2023

Asian grocery chain will renovate closed Best Buy

Lotte Plaza Market will convert the Best Buy in the Regency area of Arlington. The market will be the company’s…

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Hyatt Hotels Corp. has created a new brand, Hyatt Studios. One is in review in Jacksonville. | Hyatt Hotels, via Jacksonville Daily Record
September 5, 2023

Hyatt Studios, a new brand, considers Jacksonville

Hyatt Studios is exploring development of a hotel at southwest Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard.…

Featured image for “Twin Peaks delays Jacksonville opening to Sept. 7”
Twin Peaks is opening at 11892 Atlantic Blvd. at southwest Kernan and Atlantic boulevards in East Arlington. | Twin Peaks, via Jacksonville Daily Record
August 31, 2023

Twin Peaks delays Jacksonville opening to Sept. 7

The sports bar and restaurant is building out at 11892 Atlantic Blvd at southwest Kernan and Atlantic boulevards in East…

Featured image for “Plant-based Wild Pie plans fall opening”
Wild Pie is building out a 2,329-square-foot restaurant at 13500 Beach Blvd. in Hodges Pointe Plaza. | M. Todd Osburn, architect, via Jacksonville Daily Record
August 31, 2023

Plant-based Wild Pie plans fall opening

Jacksonville’s first 100% plant-based pizza restaurant will open at Hodges Pointe Plaza at Hodges and Beach boulevards.…

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Abercrombie & Fitch is returning to St. Johns Town Center. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 28, 2023

Abercrombie & Fitch plans fall return to St. Johns Town Center

Abercrombie & Fitch will return to St. Johns Town Center in the space vacated by Soft Surroundings.…

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Project Empire is a $64 million, 100-job logistics and distribution center. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 21, 2023

Distribution center would bring 100 jobs to Northside

An unidentified company proposes to build a 400,000-square-foot building at an estimated $57 million.…

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An illustration shows the relocated Lululemon store at St. Johns Town Center. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 15, 2023

Lululemon more than doubling size at St. Johns Town Center

Lululemon will renovate and occupy the corner space at St. Johns Town Center where designer Michael Kors closed…

Featured image for “Dutch Bros Coffee scouts more sites on First Coast”
Dutch Bros Coffee is a national chain of drive-thru kiosks. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 14, 2023

Dutch Bros Coffee scouts more sites on First Coast

The Oregon-based company has four potential sites in Northeast Florda as it expands through Texas into the Southeast.…

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August 10, 2023

Insomnia Cookies is heading to Five Points

The company known for serving and delivering cookies until the early morning hours appears to be leasing a space on…

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August 10, 2023

Flying Iguana will take over closed San Marco Theatre

Al Mansur, founder of Al’s Pizza and Flying Iguana, intends to open Iguana San Marco in 2024 in the historic…

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An illustration shows the Angie's Subs planned inside Jacksonville International Airport in early 2024. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 8, 2023

Jacksonville airport adds local flavor with more restaurants

Firehouse Subs, Southern Grounds, Vino Volo, Angie’s Subs and others are expanding or opening new space at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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The Gates of Riverside building, at 245 Riverside Ave., sits between the FIS headquarters and the Winston Family YMCA. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 7, 2023

Two buildings proposed along Brooklyn Riverwalk

Hakimian Holdings Inc. wants to add retail and a restaurant to the Gates of Riverside, its property on Riverside Avenue.…

Featured image for “The Lomax Restaurant gets permit in Five Points”
The Lomax Restaurant is planned on the site of this former Wells Fargo Bank Branch. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record
August 4, 2023

The Lomax Restaurant gets permit in Five Points

The founders of Roost Restaurants LLC are developing The Lomax Restaurant at the former Wells Fargo bank branch, 803 Lomax…