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March 2, 2023

Retired NFL player bringing Slim Chickens to town

Former linebacker Angelo Crowell and his wife, Kimberly, bought property for the Slim Chickens franchise in Glen Kernan Park.…

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March 1, 2023

Rooftop bar and music venue planned for Bay Street

Developers of “Decca” will receive city loans for the historic property next to Justice Pub.…

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February 27, 2023

Jaguars training facility taking shape with rooftop solar

The $120 million Miller Electric Center is expected to be completed by the start of the season.…

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February 17, 2023

A sure sign: Sugar Factory is close to opening

After many delays, Sugar Factory American Brasserie has hung its sign in The Markets at Town Center. …

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February 16, 2023

Closed San Marco Theatre prepares interior for tenants

TSG Realty, owners of the closed San Marco Theatre in Jacksonville, say interest in the building “has been really high…

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February 15, 2023

6,000-acre development proposed north of Nocatee

The Davis family is working toward 10,575 residential units plus commerical space east of eTown and north of Nocatee.…

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The Southern Living 2019 Idea House sits on 0.53 acres at 50 Cord Grass Court.
February 13, 2023

Southern Living Idea House listed for $6.85 million

The 6,800-square-foot home on Crane Island, featured in 2019, is on the market including furniture, a boatlift and a Boston…

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February 10, 2023

Capt. Sandy Yawn can demolish 109-year-old building Downtown

Reality TV star Sandy Yawn plans to demolish a crumbling building in Downtown Jacksonville and build a replica and restaurant.…

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February 3, 2023

Thunderbird Hotel demolition approved on Arlington Expressway

The crumbling Thunderbird Hotel once was described as “an extravagant Polynesian and American Indian-themed hotel” that hosted a number of…

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February 2, 2023

Mayo Clinic in Florida adding 210-acre North Campus

Property donated by the Davis family will allow Mayo Clinic to grow across 602 acres over several decades.…

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The Morocco Shrine Temple exhibition hall was built in 1985 and expanded in 1990.
January 30, 2023

Demolition due for Morocco Shrine Center

The site of Morocco Shrine Center in Jacksonville will be redeveloped into a hotel, student housing, multifamily housing, commercial and…

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January 26, 2023

Closed San Marco Theatre put up for lease

Colliers is marketing the building where the San Marco Theatre closed after almost 85 years.…

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January 24, 2023

Anejo Cocina Mexicana fills last space at East San Marco

The East San Marco shopping center on Hendricks Avenue is now fully leased.…

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January 24, 2023

Jacksonville airport will add parking as terminal expands

Jacksonville International Airport plans to add a third parking garage and renovate its security checkpoint.…

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January 20, 2023

68 jobs affected as St. Vincent’s Riverside ends maternity care

Ascension filed a notice with the state saying employees will be let go starting March 19 when the hospital discontinues…

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January 18, 2023

Intermodal project derailed in St. Johns County

Neighbors complained the proposed Col. Hinman Intermodal Exchange Facility would create dangerous truck traffic, noise and environmental issues.…

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January 12, 2023

1928 Cuban Bistro opens in Jacksonville Beach

1928 Cuban Bistro has opened its fourth location in Jacksonville Beach. Another is planned on Amelia Island.…

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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…

Featured image for “Mayo Clinic prepares for Jacksonville expansion”
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…