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January 9, 2023

That Bar at the Arena plans rooftop deck

The 113-year-old building next to VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena could get covered seating and a rooftop deck.…

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January 6, 2023

Duval surpasses 1 million population. Why does it matter?

With more than 1 million people, Duval County can attract more retailers and businesses, but the milestone raises challenges for…

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January 4, 2023

The Hub Brooklyn is ready for construction

The Hub Brooklyn is ready to rise. The city issued three permits Tuesday for Danis Construction LLC to build three…

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January 3, 2023

Office Depot closing at Crossroads Square; Kids Empire moving in

Office Depot is closing its store in the Crossroads Square shopping center in Southwest Jacksonville, and it appears that an…

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December 28, 2022

Mayo Clinic prepares for Jacksonville expansion

Mayo Clinic has applied for a permit to build the $106.6 million core and shell of its five-story patient tower…

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December 21, 2022

Designer furnishings store headed to Town Center area

Modani Furniture will open in the first quarter of 2023 in Ashco Inc.’s Town Center Outparcel building, the landlord announced.…

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December 15, 2022

HomeSense plans second Florida store in Mandarin

HomeSense, one of The TJX Companies Inc. off-price retail banners, is expected to open in spring 2023 in the former…

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December 14, 2022

New Winn-Dixie may be different than you think

Southeastern Grocers had not built a new Winn-Dixie grocery store in about a decade until it completed the Grand Cypress…

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December 13, 2022

Affordable senior apartments proposed in West Jacksonville

The Vestcor Cos. Inc. is proposing 90 affordable apartments in West Jacksonville for adults age 55 and over. Jacksonville-based Vestcor…

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December 12, 2022

Sugar Factory sets opening date at Markets at Town Center

There’s now a date for Jacksonville customers looking for $46 tropical cocktails, Instagrammable walls and couture lollipops. Sugar Factory American…

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November 28, 2022

Mayo Clinic starts foundation work on oncology building

The city has issued a construction permit for the $76.27 million foundation and shell of the $233 million Mayo Clinic…

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November 23, 2022

Incentives approved for new Clay County manufacturing plant

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an incentives award this week for Project Gator — a proposal…

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November 17, 2022

Mystery manufacturer considers West Jacksonville site

A manufacturer code-named Raptor Stone is considering setting up a facility on the designated megasite at Alliance Florida at Cecil…

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October 26, 2022

Amazon developer explores Craig Airport land for delivery center

An apparent Amazon.com delivery station is in review for Jacksonville Aviation Authority property targeted for industrial development near Jacksonville Executive…

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October 25, 2022

Former Jaguar Gardner Minshew sells Ponte Vedra Beach home for $890,000

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II has sold his one-time St. Johns County home for $890,000. Minshew sold the…

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October 10, 2022

County line slices right through Publix

Pick up the lettuce in Duval County and the milk in St. Johns. The checkout lanes could be in both.…

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October 4, 2022

1928 Cuban Bistro is expanding again

Owners of 1928 Cuban Bistro intend to open their fifth location in January on Amelia Island in Nassau County. The…

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August 15, 2022

Here’s what caused the flooding at new San Marco Publix

Publix Super Markets Inc. tried to tie down every detail of opening in East San Marco, but then the rain…

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August 15, 2022

Starbucks on Southside will become drive-thru-only

The Starbucks Coffee shop at 9940 Southside Blvd. near the Bank of America office park is being renovated into drive-thru-only…

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August 11, 2022

East San Marco finally gets its Publix

Luke Whipple started the customer line at 4:45 a.m. Aug. 11 for the 7 a.m. opening of the East San…