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A Colliers brochure touts The Marina Restaurant and Cafe on the Green sites near the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 4, 2024

Two riverfront restaurants marketed at Four Seasons site

Colliers is promoting the Marina Restaurant and the Cafe on the Green at the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences.…

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The Laura Street Trio has been deteriorating for decades. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
August 26, 2024

Jacksonville seeks to foreclose on Laura Street Trio

The complaint states that Trio ownership owes the city more than $800,000 in unpaid fines for municipal code violations.…

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The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Jacksonville is rising along the St. Johns River.
August 9, 2024

Four Seasons can bring ‘a whole new market’ to Jax

Katie Mitura of Visit Jacksonville says the luxury hotel will open the area to new categories of business travelers.…

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn walks out of the Bryan Simpson U.S. courthouse in Downtown Jacksonville after being convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud March 15, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
July 24, 2024

Prosecutors seek years in prison for former JEA CEO

Aaron Zahn will be sentenced July 30 for conspiracy and wire fraud in a scheme to sell JEA.…

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The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront will be renovated and renamed Hotel Bellamy. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 10, 2024

Downtown Doubletree plans renovation and new name

The hotel on the Southbank will undergo a $14.6 million renovation and will be renamed Hotel Bellamy.…

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Lori Boyer is CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 9, 2024

DIA chief raises concerns about Downtown committee

CEO Lori Boyer says projects are on hold as the Special Committee on the Future of Downtown considers changes.…

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The Berkman Plaza II high-rise is imploded March 6, 2022.
April 18, 2024

Berkman II auction may be back on

A judge this week dismissed a bankruptcy filed by the Berkman’s former developer, which clears the way for the auction…

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The Sun-Ray Cinema in Five Points. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 17, 2024

Building owner responds to Sun-Ray Cinema rumors

Rumors spread on social media this week about the possible sale and demolition of the Sun-Ray Cinema building.…

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The vacant Berkman II property east of The Plaza at Berkman Plaza & Marina condominiums. | Jacksonville Daily Record
March 25, 2024

Foreclosure auction canceled for Berkman II site

PB Riverfront Revitalization filed a bankrupcy petition Friday, three days before the property was scheduled to be auctioned.…

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The Berkman Plaza II high-rise is imploded March 6, 2022.
March 11, 2024

Berkman II property to be auctioned March 25

A court ordered the auction if debts aren’t paid on the riverfront property where a condo tower was imploded in…

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December 1, 2023

$5 million gift helps Bolles build Center for Innovation

Dr. Dana Fender and his wife, Hope, have committed to match a $5 million gift from Frank Sanchez.…

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October 17, 2023

Edge City, a landmark in Five Points, is sold to customer

Gunnel Humphreys has sold the speciality boutique after owning it for almost a half-century.…

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The Downtown Investment Authority wants the city to allow open consumption of alcoholic beverages along the Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 16, 2023

Alcohol may be allowed while strolling along Riverwalks

The Downtown Investment Authority wants Jacksonville to allow open consumption of alcoholic beverages along the Northbank and Southbank Riverwalks.…

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October 10, 2023

Florida Theatre to reopen Oct. 28 with ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

The newly renovated Florida Theatre says it will reopen to the public on Oct. 28.…

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The proposed RD River City Brewery project is shown looking northwest along the St. Johns River.
October 6, 2023

RD River City Brewery project scheduled for final review

Miami-based Related Group plans 410 residential units on the Southbank, on the site of the former River City Brewing Co.…

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An illustration shows RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns along the Southbank of the St. Johns River. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 4, 2023

Costs rising for RiversEdge development on Southbank

The city may increase the property tax rebate for the developer, Elements Development of Jacksonville LLC.…

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Southern Grounds plans to fill the retail spaces and kitchen at The Hub Brooklyn at Riverside Avenue and Forest Street. | Jacksonville Daily Record
October 3, 2023

$150,000 in grants considered for The Hub Brooklyn

The three buildings include Alder & Oak restaurant and bar; a rooftop bar; loft space for CD+urban; and a Southern…

Featured image for “$4.97 million loan approved for Greenleaf & Crosby Building”
The Greenleaf & Crosby Building Downtown at 208 N. Laura St. is the former home of Jacobs Jewelers, which closed in March 2023. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 17, 2023

$4.97 million loan approved for Greenleaf & Crosby Building

Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority approved a forgivable loan package to finance improvements at the historic landmark.…

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The Jacksonville Jaguars released this concept for what they call "the Stadium of the Future." | Jacksonville Jaguars
August 15, 2023

City picks Chicago law firm for stadium negotiations

The Sidley Austin LLP law firm recently represented the state of New York in stadium negotiations with the Buffalo Bills.…

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The Jacksonville University College of Law occupies part of VyStar Tower. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 7, 2023

Jacksonville University law school grows ‘brick by brick’

Twenty-seven students will compose the second cohort of juris doctor candidates at the JU College of Law, nearly twice as…

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Florida State College at Jacksonville has a new aircraft maintenance apprenticeship program at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. | Toiete Jackson, U.S. Navy
August 1, 2023

FSCJ partners with Navy for apprenticeship program

Students earn wages and benefits while learning a skilled trade at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.…

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July 17, 2023

Former Mayor Lenny Curry joins government relations firm

Curry will take a position with Ballard Partners, which has offices in Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.…

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July 7, 2023

The Community Foundation commits $250,000 for small-business loans

A partnership with the JAX Microfinance Fund will support entrepreneurs, particularly women and people of color.…

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July 7, 2023

Southeastern Grocers introduces new store brand

The Know & Love line will include products that are free of nearly 100 undesirable ingredients, the company says.…