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The Chick-fil-A site is near homes in the North Creek subdivision. To access the restaurant, cars would enter here along Lady Lake Road. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 24, 2024

Neighbors assail plan for Chick-fil-A near First Coast High

North Creek residents urged City Council this week to reject rezoning for the project.…

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Tampa created specialty centers along its riverwalk, offering alcoholic beverages in special cups. | Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk
January 24, 2024

Council backs sports tourism and Riverwalk drinking

Jacksonville City Council approved a pair of bills aimed at creating new things to see and do in Jacksonville.…

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The Carnival Elation is currently the only ship operating from the JaxPort Cruise Terminal. | Jaxport
January 23, 2024

Second cruise line aims to sail from Jax

The new cruise ship would join the Carnival Elation, the only ship that currently sails from Jaxport’s Cruise Terminal.…

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Jacksonville University College of Law is building out space at 121 W. Forsyth St. Downtown, the 121 Atlantic Place Building. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 23, 2024

City panel OKs funding for JU law school to move

The $3.5 million would help the law school move into the historic 121 Atlantic Place Building Downtown.…

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Lemonstreet Brewing Co. owner Joe Baez cited inflation and lingering effects of the pandemic as key factors in the closure of his business. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 19, 2023

Lemonstreet Brewing Co. serves its last pint

Lemonstreet owner Joe Baez warns that a “wave of closures” could hit the local brewery market if customers don’t support…

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Arlington is known for its mid-century modern architecture. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 15, 2023

Could Arlington become the next Riverside Avondale?

Efforts to revitalize Arlington’s unique architecture echo efforts in Riverside, Avondale and Springfield.…

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This illustration shows conceptual plans for a renovated EveryBank Stadium.
December 14, 2023

Jags stadium negotiations: 15 moving pieces

Jacksonville hopes to reach a stadium agreement with the Jaguars by spring, but a lot of issues remain under study.…

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The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to designate the former Arlington Federal Savings & Loan building as a historic landmark. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 13, 2023

Historic Arlington bank building saved from demolition

Jacksonville City Council designated the former Arlington Federal Savings & Loan building as a historic landmark. …

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The historic Laura Street Trio redevelopment includes apartments, a hotel and restaurant. | Jacksonville Daily Record
December 12, 2023

Laura Street Trio deal includes $22 million city loan guarantee

The Laura Street Trio project would include apartments, a hotel and a restaurant in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville.…

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From left, former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, University of Florida Board of Trustees appointee Patrick Zalupski and UF President Ben Sasse attend an announcement of the UF grad school campus on Feb. 7, 2023. | City of Jacksonville
December 11, 2023

UF grad center in Jacksonville progresses quietly

Mayor Donna Deegan says more than $60 million has been raised privately for the University of Florida campus dedicated to…

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A developer wants to tear down the former savings and loan at 930 University Blvd. N., at northwest Arlington Expressway and University Boulevard. | Ric Anderson, Jacksonville Daily Record
December 7, 2023

Mid-century bank building may escape demolition

A group of Arlington residents wants the city to preserve the former Arlington Federal Savings and Loan building.…