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The Laura Street Trio has been deteriorating for decades. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
July 23, 2024

Is it time to discuss razing the Laura Street Trio?

Some City Council members say the option should be considered if it makes more sense than restoring the buildings.…

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All three buidlings in the Laura Street Trio were built in the early 20th century. | The Jaxson
June 28, 2024

DIA backs out of Laura Street Trio negotiations

The developer, Southeast Development Group, wants to work directly with the Jacksonville City Council.…

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The Laura Street Trio at Forsyth and Laura streets Downtown.
June 27, 2024

Another roadblock for Laura Street Trio project

The Downtown Investment Authority staff is recommending that the city end negotiations with the developer of the Laura Street Trio.…

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The Laura Street Trio at Laura, Forsyth and Adams streets Downtown. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
June 3, 2024

New Laura Street Trio proposal seeks $87 million in incentives

The proposal is outlined in a draft term sheet the developer delivered to the Downtown Investment Authority.…

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The historic Laura Street Trio redevelopment includes apartments, a hotel and restaurant. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 24, 2024

27 historic buildings considered endangered

The Jacksonville History Center included the Laura Street Trio and many schools on its annual list of most endangered historic…

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The Laura Street Trio at Forsyth and Laura streets Downtown.
April 11, 2024

OPINION | If at first you don’t succeed

It’s tiresome for sure, this yearslong Laura Street Trio restoration project conversation.…

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The Laura Street Trio is at Laura, Forsyth and Adams streets Downtown. | Monty Zickuhr, Jacksonville Daily Record
April 10, 2024

Embattled Laura Street Trio may have hit a dead end

City Council member Jimmy Peluso says it is time to explore taking the buildings by eminent domain.…

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Lori Boyer, CEO of Jacksonville's Downtown Investment Authority, speaks to City Council during a special meeting about the potential city investment in the redevelopment of the Laura Street Trio. | Screenshot from city of Jacksonville website
January 4, 2024

‘Half-baked’ Laura Street Trio deal sent back to Downtown Investment Authority by Council

A potential $38.5 million deal to redevelop the historic Laura Street Trio needs more work, the City Council decided Thursday. …

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The Laura Street Trio at Forsyth and Laura streets Downtown.
December 22, 2023

New review sought on Laura Street Trio incentives

The Downtown Investment Authority now wants to weigh in on a new, more expensive deal for the redevelopment project.…

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December 12, 2023

City Council OKs almost all mayor’s task force plans; Laura Street Trio request deferred

City Council approved most of Mayor Deegan’s initiatives from transition task forces. But, a city loan to help renovate the…

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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.…