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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…

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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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Nearly half of the multi-unit apartments in Jacksonville are offering incentives to rent, Zillow says.
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…

Featured image for “Former Jaguar Gardner Minshew sells Ponte Vedra Beach home for $890,000”
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…