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A. Philip Randolph Boulevard is the business corridor of the historic Eastside. After a race riot in 1969, businesses fled and the community suffered from longterm under investment from the public and private sectors. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Eastside awash in hope and angst over community benefits agreement

Residents, business owners and advocates want to ensure the city fulfills the promises it has made to the Eastside.…

By Will Brown

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Patrick Edmond says his grandfather, William "Buster" Ford, was a man who brought light into dark places. During a rededication of Buster Ford Checkerboard Park on Thursday, May 22, 2025, Edmond said his grandfather had faith in God, faith in people and faith in community change. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Eastside park rededicated as symbol of community commitment

Residents, community leaders, nonprofits and even the Jaguars Foundation helped restore Buster Ford Checkerboard Park.…

By Will Brown

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Alice Kimbrough has owned the Honey Dripper House since 2008. She is an Eastside native who started the business as a way to supplement her teaching income. It has grown big enough to form a partnership with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball club. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

‘Honey Dripper Lady’ eager to bring smiles to VyStar Ballpark

The Jumbo Shrimp will pay homage to the Eastside treat by playing as the Honey Drippers this weekend.…

By Will Brown

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Nigelle Kohn is the executive director of Florida Avenue Main Street, a new nonprofit meant to connect residents, business owners and property owners on the Eastside with the wider Jacksonville community. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

December 23, 2024

Q&A | Jax native leads Eastside nonprofit focused on community revitalization

Florida Avenue Main Street’s inaugural Executive Director Nigelle Kohn grew up in Washington Estates on the city’s Northside.…

By Will Brown

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Jaguars owner Shad Khan says everyone should benefit from the renovation of EverBank Stadium. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Eastside residents skeptical of getting money promised in stadium deal

Many residents fear City Council won’t follow through on the Community Benefits Agreement with the Jaguars.…

By Will Brown

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The Jacksonville Melanin Market held its Black History 365 Parade and Celebration on March 3, 2024, along A. Philip Randolph Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Eastside. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Thousands expected at Melanin Market for Juneteenth festival

The Eastside-based nonprofit will award 15 $1,000 microgrants to businesses that participate.…

By Will Brown

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The Jacksonville Melanin Market takes place on A. Philip Randolph Boulevard. | LIFT JAX

January 17, 2024

Eastside and Hastings picked as Main Street communities

The Historic Eastside and downtown Hastings expect that the designation will help them redevelop their communities.…

By Dan Scanlan

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