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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.…

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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…

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Parker's Kitchen is a gas station and convenience store chain that offers Southern comfort food.
July 31, 2023

Why Parker’s Kitchen is starting its Florida expansion in Jacksonville

The Georgia-based gas station and convenience store chain plans sites in North and West Jacksonville.…

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The Greenleaf & Crosby Building at 208 N. Laura St. is the former home of Jacobs Jewelers, which closed in March 2023.
July 31, 2023

Former Jacobs Jewelers building could get historic designation

The Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission voted to designate the 96-year-old Greenleaf & Crosby Building as a Jacksonville landmark.…

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Twin Peaks is completing construction at 11892 Atlantic Blvd. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record.
July 31, 2023

Twin Peaks postpones opening in Jacksonville

The sports bar and restaurant says it will open Sept. 4, just in time for football season.…

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July 26, 2023

Southern Grounds opens second shop at Jacksonville airport

The new Southern Grounds coffee shop, restaurant and bar is outside the security checkpoint at Jacksonville International Airport.…

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July 24, 2023

Truist moving to Hanania Building on Southbank

The bank — the anchor tenant at Truist Tower on the Northbank — will move by February 2024.…

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July 24, 2023

Another dealership planned for auto row on Atlantic Boulevard

Atlantic Boulevard now has at least 20 dealerships operating or planned from Regency Square Mall east to Kernan Boulevard.…

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July 24, 2023

Vote coming on Amazon center at Craig Airport

Amazon plans to operate a last-mile distribution center for deliveries in the Arlington, Beaches and east Jacksonville communities.…

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July 24, 2023

Extended-stay hotel in review for Arlington

Everhome Suites, a new brand of Choice Hotels International Inc., is evaluating property north of Regency Square Mall.…

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July 21, 2023

Medical robotics company seeks US headquarters in Jax

The city is reviewing a permit application for Medical Microinstruments Inc. of Italy to build out at Meridian Business Park.…

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July 17, 2023

School of Rock will open in Mandarin

The global music school offers classes, workshops, camps and performance programs for children, teens and adult musicians.…

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July 12, 2023

HCA Florida plans stand-alone ER in Baymeadows

Plans show 10 exam rooms, diagnostic X-ray, laboratory and other space. The health system also may develop a free-standing emergency…

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July 12, 2023

Blueberry Artisan Bakery prepares a base in St. Nicholas

Owner Mark Janasik said the scratch bakery will serve restaurants, hotels and his Southern Grounds locations, as well as diners.…

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July 7, 2023

Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana to open in Riverside

The restaurant will be the fifth to occupy space at King and Park streets since Carter’s Pharmacy closed in 2009.…

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July 6, 2023

Plant-based pizza joint planned at Hodges Pointe Plaza

Wild Pie is building in the space vacated by Brucci’s Pizza West Beaches. It will be Wild Pie’s first restaurant…

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July 6, 2023

HCA Florida buys Arlington land for stand-alone ER

The city and St. Johns River Water Management District are reviewing applications for the project along Merrill Road, west of…

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June 29, 2023

Historic Ford Motor Co. assembly plant is demolished

The almost 100-year-old Talleyrand structure along Jacksonville’s waterfront is gone, and the site is being cleared.…

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June 27, 2023

Construction nearing for affordable senior apartments

The city has issued a permit for The Vestcor Cos. Inc. to develop Melissa Grove, 90 apartments in West Jacksonville…

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June 27, 2023

Miami company seeks rezoning for New Springfield arts district

Future of Cities wants to create the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District, or PHX JAX, a community of residents, artists,…