September 5, 2023Hyatt Studios, a new brand, considers JacksonvilleHyatt Studios is exploring development of a hotel at southwest Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 31, 2023Twin Peaks delays Jacksonville opening to Sept. 7The sports bar and restaurant is building out at 11892 Atlantic Blvd at southwest Kernan and Atlantic boulevards in East…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 31, 2023Plant-based Wild Pie plans fall openingJacksonville’s first 100% plant-based pizza restaurant will open at Hodges Pointe Plaza at Hodges and Beach boulevards.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 28, 2023Abercrombie & Fitch plans fall return to St. Johns Town CenterAbercrombie & Fitch will return to St. Johns Town Center in the space vacated by Soft Surroundings.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 21, 2023Distribution center would bring 100 jobs to NorthsideAn unidentified company proposes to build a 400,000-square-foot building at an estimated $57 million.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 15, 2023Lululemon more than doubling size at St. Johns Town CenterLululemon will renovate and occupy the corner space at St. Johns Town Center where designer Michael Kors closed…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 14, 2023Dutch Bros Coffee scouts more sites on First CoastThe Oregon-based company has four potential sites in Northeast Florda as it expands through Texas into the Southeast.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 10, 2023Insomnia Cookies is heading to Five PointsThe company known for serving and delivering cookies until the early morning hours appears to be leasing a space on…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 10, 2023Flying Iguana will take over closed San Marco TheatreAl Mansur, founder of Al’s Pizza and Flying Iguana, intends to open Iguana San Marco in 2024 in the historic…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 8, 2023Jacksonville airport adds local flavor with more restaurantsFirehouse Subs, Southern Grounds, Vino Volo, Angie’s Subs and others are expanding or opening new space at Jacksonville International Airport.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 7, 2023Two buildings proposed along Brooklyn RiverwalkHakimian Holdings Inc. wants to add retail and a restaurant to the Gates of Riverside, its property on Riverside Avenue.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 4, 2023The Lomax Restaurant gets permit in Five PointsThe founders of Roost Restaurants LLC are developing The Lomax Restaurant at the former Wells Fargo bank branch, 803 Lomax…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 31, 2023Why Parker’s Kitchen is starting its Florida expansion in JacksonvilleThe Georgia-based gas station and convenience store chain plans sites in North and West Jacksonville.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 31, 2023Former Jacobs Jewelers building could get historic designationThe Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission voted to designate the 96-year-old Greenleaf & Crosby Building as a Jacksonville landmark.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Mike Mendenhall - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 31, 2023Twin Peaks postpones opening in JacksonvilleThe sports bar and restaurant says it will open Sept. 4, just in time for football season.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 26, 2023Southern Grounds opens second shop at Jacksonville airportThe new Southern Grounds coffee shop, restaurant and bar is outside the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 24, 2023Truist moving to Hanania Building on SouthbankThe bank — the anchor tenant at Truist Tower on the Northbank — will move by February 2024.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 24, 2023Another dealership planned for auto row on Atlantic BoulevardAtlantic Boulevard now has at least 20 dealerships operating or planned from Regency Square Mall east to Kernan Boulevard.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 24, 2023Vote coming on Amazon center at Craig AirportAmazon plans to operate a last-mile distribution center for deliveries in the Arlington, Beaches and east Jacksonville communities.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 24, 2023Extended-stay hotel in review for ArlingtonEverhome Suites, a new brand of Choice Hotels International Inc., is evaluating property north of Regency Square Mall.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 21, 2023Medical robotics company seeks US headquarters in JaxThe city is reviewing a permit application for Medical Microinstruments Inc. of Italy to build out at Meridian Business Park.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 17, 2023School of Rock will open in MandarinThe global music school offers classes, workshops, camps and performance programs for children, teens and adult musicians.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 12, 2023HCA Florida plans stand-alone ER in BaymeadowsPlans show 10 exam rooms, diagnostic X-ray, laboratory and other space. The health system also may develop a free-standing emergency…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 12, 2023Blueberry Artisan Bakery prepares a base in St. NicholasOwner Mark Janasik said the scratch bakery will serve restaurants, hotels and his Southern Grounds locations, as well as diners.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record