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
July 7, 2023Don Eduardo Cocina Mexicana to open in RiversideThe restaurant will be the fifth to occupy space at King and Park streets since Carter’s Pharmacy closed in 2009.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2023Plant-based pizza joint planned at Hodges Pointe PlazaWild Pie is building in the space vacated by Brucci’s Pizza West Beaches. It will be Wild Pie’s first restaurant…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
July 6, 2023HCA Florida buys Arlington land for stand-alone ERThe city and St. Johns River Water Management District are reviewing applications for the project along Merrill Road, west of…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 29, 2023Historic Ford Motor Co. assembly plant is demolishedThe almost 100-year-old Talleyrand structure along Jacksonville’s waterfront is gone, and the site is being cleared.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 27, 2023Construction nearing for affordable senior apartmentsThe city has issued a permit for The Vestcor Cos. Inc. to develop Melissa Grove, 90 apartments in West Jacksonville…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 27, 2023Miami company seeks rezoning for New Springfield arts districtFuture of Cities wants to create the Phoenix Arts & Innovation District, or PHX JAX, a community of residents, artists,…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record