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Featured image for “Karma Automotive creating EV dealership along Beach Boulevard”
May 26, 2023

Karma Automotive creating EV dealership along Beach Boulevard

The city has issued a permit for the $1.28 million conversion of a former furniture store near Interstate 295.…

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May 24, 2023

Subaru of Jacksonville developing another dealership

Construction has been approved for Subaru of Jacksonville to develop a dealership in East Arlington near its existing facility.…

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May 23, 2023

Publix is converting its GreenWise Market stores

The Lakeland-based supermarket chain is changing its eight organic and natural foods concept stores into Publix.…

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May 22, 2023

Potential Downtown project could amount to $464 million

Four blocks south of Union Street are under review by a developer of Tampa’s waterfront district.…

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May 19, 2023

Le Petit Paris sets third location in Southpoint area

The French cafe plans to open in the former Fresh-Mex & Co. space at 7111 Bentley Road. The first location…

Featured image for “Bass Pro Shops considers site near Buc-ee’s in St. Johns County”
May 16, 2023

Bass Pro Shops considers site near Buc-ee’s in St. Johns County

The outdoor gear and apparel retailer announced in 2012 that it would open in St. Johns County, but it has…

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May 15, 2023

VyStar adding farmers market canopy Downtown

The Jacksonville-based credit union has been focusing on amenities in the breezeway between its main buildings and parking garage.…

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May 15, 2023

Development could transform five blocks in Downtown Jacksonville

Property has been assembled over several months that is envisioned for possible apartments, retail uses, event space and parking.…

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May 10, 2023

University of North Florida plans dorm for honors students

The University of North Florida intends to add a 520-bed residence hall next to Osprey Fountains at the South Jacksonville…

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April 25, 2023

Historic Ford assembly plant in Talleyrand is preserved in images

The property owner and the Jacksonville Historical Society document the factory planned for demolition.…

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April 19, 2023

Jax is becoming a center for distributing refrigerated goods

Plans for a 332,701-square-foot cold storage center in North Jacksonville highlight the growing demand for fresh and frozen food.…

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April 19, 2023

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood exploring Sawgrass site

The restaurant, with 29 locations in 12 states, is seeking St. Johns County review for a restaurant in Sawgrass Village…

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April 18, 2023

Amazon delivery station in review for Craig Airport

The $40 million delivery station would provide the final leg of distribution for Amazon orders to customers.…

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April 14, 2023

A new vision in New Springfield: Developer is buying up neighborhood

Future of Cities, a Miami developer, plans to transform the area north of Downtown into a space for residents, artists,…

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April 10, 2023

Solar panel company wants incentives to expand in Jax

JinkoSolar is seeking a grant of $2.3 million over 10 years. The company says it has evaluated other locations that have…

Featured image for “Shad Khan’s group buys land for Four Seasons office building”
April 4, 2023

Shad Khan’s group buys land for Four Seasons office building

Shipyards Office LLC paid $3.2 million to the city for land next to the proposed Four Seasons Hotel.…

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March 29, 2023

Historic Ford Motor Co. plant is on the road to demolition

The property owner is signaling it will file a permit application to raze the deteriorating riverfront structure in the Talleyrand…

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March 21, 2023

BJ’s to hire 150 for North Jacksonville warehouse club

BJ’s intends to open its fourth Northeast Florida store at River City Marketplace, replacing the Regal cinema.…

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March 20, 2023

Apartment construction set to begin at One Riverside

The city issued permits last week that allow construction on the former site of the Florida Times-Union, on the Northbank…

Featured image for “Shad Khan’s company seeks foundation permit for Four Seasons”
March 16, 2023

Shad Khan’s company seeks foundation permit for Four Seasons

Iguana Investments Florida LLC must start vertical construction by Sept. 1 for the proposed Four Seasons Hotel & Residences near…

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March 14, 2023

Historic Independent Life Building approved for renovation

Augustine Development Group of St. Augustine plans to convert the 19-story building into housing and commercial space.…

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March 14, 2023

Total Wine expanding into space next door

Total Wine will take over the space vacated by Loop Pizza Grill at St. Johns Town Center North.…

Featured image for “Oaxaca Club will open March 20 in Jacksonville Beach”
March 13, 2023

Oaxaca Club will open March 20 in Jacksonville Beach

Partners in Southern Grounds & Co. and other concepts developed The Oaxaca Club, a new restaurant focused on Latin cuisine.…

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March 13, 2023

Restaurant and lounge proposed for Five Points

The founders of Roost Restaurants LLC, which opened The Local in Miramar and Neptune Beach, are proposing what is called…