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Beachside Seafood Restaurant & Market, at 120 Third St. S. in Jacksonville Beach, will continue operating as a market even as its restaurant service winds down. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Beachside Seafood will cease restaurant operations in October

Beachside owners plan to improve the market, add offerings and explore selling prepared food.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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A rendering from the Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority shows the revised interior of Bellwether restaurant. at 117 W. Forsyth St. Downtown. | City of Jacksonville

August 25, 2026

Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown

The new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The back side of the Laura Street Trio, as seen July 10, 2024. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today

Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K

Becovic Management Group obtained the long-vacant Laura Street Trio in a foreclosure auction.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Bellwether, at 117 W. Forsyth St., closed in March after founder Jonathan Insetta said the restaurant had struggled with rising costs in a challenging Downtown market. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record

Bellwether restaurant will reopen Downtown with new owners

Pearl Hospitality Group plans to add sushi and Asian dining to a refreshed Bellwether menu.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Cars exiting Interstate 10 onto Union Street pass the derelict Sax Seafood & Grill at 816 W. Union St. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record

Long-abandoned Sax Seafood & Grill building could come down soon

The Downtown Investment Authority board will consider a proposal to demolish the partially built Sax Seafood building.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Jax Tower at 50 North is the former Bank of America Tower. | Karen Brune Mathis, Jacksonville Daily Record

Chick-fil-A opens lunch counter to test market in Downtown Jacksonville

Chick-fil-A is exploring an expansion at Jax Tower at 50 North., the former Bank of America Tower.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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A sign at the former First Baptist Church auditorium at 119 W. Beaver St. lists a Publix as coming soon. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record

Demolition permit issued to begin work toward Downtown Publix

Gateway Jax plans to replace a former First Baptist Church auditorium with a multi-use tower including a Publix.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Bold City Brewery was one of the first craft breweries in Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Bold City closing Downtown tavern but will continue to brew in Jax

Bold City said it would move its brewing equipment to its production facility on Rosselle Street.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Clark Bros. is one of two Riverside restaurants that announced it is closing. | News4Jax

Two Riverside restaurants closing; Amici in St. Augustine could be next

Clarke Bros. and Prospect Five Points announced they will close, and Amici in St. Augustine said it might.…

By John Asebes - News4Jax and Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Demolition begins at MOSH as museum continues move to Northbank

MOSH’s walls have been partly demolished, windows removed and portions of the interior gutted.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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A dog sits in an enclosed space at the K9 Resorts pet hotel. | Special to Jacksonville Daily Record

‘Luxury pet hotel’ plans to open next month near St. Johns Town Center

K9 Resorts Jacksonville will offer premium bedding, Microban flooring and flat-screen televisions.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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A Downtown Investment Authority committee voted 3-0 on Thursday to move forward with plans for a restaurant at Riverfront Plaza on the Downtown Northbank. | The Choptank via Jacksonville Daily Record

Proposed seafood restaurant recommended for Riverfront Plaza

A Baltimore restaurant group proposes to operate the restaurant on the park’s southwest corner.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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An aerial rendering of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville. | Gateway Jax via the Jacksonville Daily Record

More people are living Downtown, but office vacancies remain high

The number of residents in Downtown Jacksonville reached 9,228 in 2025, according to a new report.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The Phoenix Arts & Innovation District launched a new phase that will include multifamily construction, shown here in a rendering. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Phoenix Arts & Innovation District prepares for housing

The Phoenix project in North Springfield plans to break ground soon on its first new construction.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The Whole Foods grocery store in Brooklyn will open May 21 with giveaways to the first 300 customers. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record

Whole Foods set to open May 21 in Brooklyn

Whole Foods will open in the One Riverside development, at the site of the demolished Florida Times-Union building.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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The Related Group’s South Bank Residences is planned on the Downtown Jacksonville Southbank where the River City Brewing Co. restaurant was demolished. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Construction coming soon on Southbank residential tower

Mayor Donna Degan says the Related Group will break ground next month at the former River City Brewery site.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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A rendering shows the hotel, convention center and culinary institute proposed by Corner Lot and investment partner Aspect Holdings LLC on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Hotel and convention center proposed at Ford on Bay

Corner Lot and Aspect Holdings propose a hotel, convention center and office space at the former Duval courthouse site.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Germany-based grocer Aldi plans an April 2 opening of its Fernandina Beach store, the former Winn-Dixie at 947 Amelia Plaza. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Aldi set to open converted Winn-Dixie in Fernandina

Aldi will open its newest store Thursday, giving the company at least 24 supermarkets in Northeast Florida.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Otto Aerospace plans to build its Phantom 3500 jet, shown in a rendering, at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville. | Jacksonville Daily Record

Aircraft maker prepares for production at Cecil Airport

Otto Aerospace has obtained a demolition permit as a step toward making aircraft in Jacksonville.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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Bellwether, at 117 W. Forsyth St., closed in March after founder Jonathan Insetta said the restaurant had struggled with rising costs in a challenging Downtown market. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record

Another loss for Downtown: Bellwether restaurant is closing

Bellwether plans to close in March, following news that Intuition Ale Works will close in April.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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EverBank Center is at 301 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record

February 18, 2026

DIA board rejects incentives to keep EverBank in Downtown

EverBank is requesting $9.8 million in incentives to keep its headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

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EverBank Center is at 301 W. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record

February 9, 2026

EverBank seeks $10M to keep headquarters Downtown

EverBank wants taxpayer incentives to make up for the cost of operating Downtown instead of the suburbs.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

Featured image for “Plans move ahead for restaurant at Riverfront Plaza”

A city-owned restaurant is planned in Riverfront Plaza, the park at the former site of the Jacksonville Landing in Downtown. | Jacksonville Daily Record

January 22, 2026

Plans move ahead for restaurant at Riverfront Plaza

The city would own the restaurant at Riverfront Plaza and choose an operator to build out the structure.…

By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record

Featured image for “City seeks to demolish MOSH building on the Southbank”

The Museum of Science & History, shown Jan. 11, at 1025 Museum Circle on the Downtown Southbank, is planned for demolition. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record

January 14, 2026

City seeks to demolish MOSH building on the Southbank

MOSH closed its museum on the Southbank in September while planning a move across the river.…

By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record and Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record