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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,…

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June 23, 2023

Baptist Health issued permit to expand Town Center ER

The $2.6 million expansion will add seven exam rooms to total 23 for adult and pediatric patients at Town Center…

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June 21, 2023

Anejo Cocina Mexicana ready to build out at East San Marco

The 210-seat restaurant will include patio dining near Gemma Fish + Oyster, at the corner of Hendricks Avenue and Atlantic…

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June 21, 2023

Paysafe sets up North American headquarters in Jacksonville

The city has issued a permit for Paysafe Ltd. to build out its North American headquarters in Town Center Two,…

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June 20, 2023

NFL veteran moves forward with Jax’s first Slim Chickens restaurant

Former NFL linebacker Angelo Crowell would operate Slim Chickens in Glen Kernan Park. The city is reviewing engineering plans.…

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June 20, 2023

Vino Volo preparing permanent space at Jacksonville airport

The business, currently in a temporary bar area, will move after the security checkpoint in Concourse C is rebuilt.…

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June 16, 2023

One last look at Arlington’s Thunderbird Motor Hotel and Dinner Theatre

Abandoned for decades, the crumbling remains of the former Arlington hot spot are being demolished.…

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June 16, 2023

Starbucks expanding and renovating at multiple sites

Starbucks Corp. plans $2.5 million in work at five locations in the Jacksonville area.…

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June 14, 2023

Four Seasons development gets permits for foundation

The 176-room hotel, 25 condominium units and a six-story office building are under development by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan.…

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June 13, 2023

Historic Ford plant in Jacksonville cleared for demolition

The property along the riverfront in Downtown’s Talleyrand area is envisioned for industrial development.…

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June 13, 2023

International market will offer live seafood, groceries and food court

The RD International Market, the second in Florida, will open in a renovated Winn-Dixie on Beach Boulevard in the Hogan…

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June 7, 2023

Up to three luxury car dealerships planned at World Commerce Center

Fields Auto Group bought 15.5 acres at Interstate 95 and International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County.…

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May 31, 2023

Bank of America Tower plans $4.1 million amenities floor

The ninth floor of the Jacksonville’s tallest office building will include a community hub, conference space, fitness center, golf simulator…