November 4, 2024Restaurateur plans third spot in San MarcoMatthew Medure plans to open the restaurant, Saleya Cafe & Bar Nicois, in the former space of Missy Riley Art…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 6, 2024Flooded San Marco worries about what’s nextIn some ways, residents say, the flooding this week was worse than a hurricane.…By Dan Scanlan
September 5, 2024More flooding threatens waterlogged First CoastBands of heavy rain could bring additional flooding in soggy Jacksonville over the next several days.…By Steven Ponson
September 4, 2024Bistro X in San Marco will reopen with new conceptSan Marco restaurant Bistro X and its adjoining sister restaurant, Limoncello Ristorante, will close Sept. 28 and reopen as a…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 5, 2024Drivers asked to stay off the roads in Northeast FloridaSome roads are already flooded from Hurricane Debby, and trees have fallen onto roads.…By Steven Ponson
July 10, 2024Affordable housing begins leasing at San Marco EastThe Lofts at San Marco East is a 172-unit affordable housing complex at Philips Highway and St. Augustine Road. …By Steven Ponson
July 9, 2024Voodoo Brewing Co. will open Saturday in San MarcoThe brew pub will open in a 99-year-old building formerly occupied by Bohemian Lounge, Indochine and Square One.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
June 5, 2024Pizza restaurant submits plans at San Marco TheatreElectric Dough Pizza Co. could open in the former San Marco Theatre building by the end of the year.…By Randy Roguski
April 24, 2024Windows smashed at 10 San Marco businessesThe smash-and-grab incidents caused about $29,000 in damage plus some stolen merchandise, police said.…By Dan Scanlan
April 24, 2024Controversial San Marco storage project gets City Council OKThe 10-story building will include affordable housing, retail and a self-storage element, much to the frustration of many residents.…By Casmira Harrison
April 4, 2024Staff turns thumbs down on Southbank storage facilityA staff report for the Downtown Development Review Board recommends that a rezoning request be denied.…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
March 22, 2024Storage project on Southbank returns with new planThe proposal has attracted staunch opposition from residents, and a new version faces “very strong headwinds.”…By Ric Anderson - Jacksonville Daily Record
January 29, 2024Pizza concept now planned for San Marco TheatreRestaurateur Al Mansur stepped back from plans for a Flying Iguana there, but he will be an investor in the…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
December 5, 2023Bistro X adds sister restaurant: Limoncello RistoranteLimoncello Ristorante serves lighter, less expensive Italian fare inspired by owner Marcello Villani’s mother.…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 15, 2023San Marco Theatre work approved for two storefrontsThe city issued permits to divide the space for Iguana San Marco and Missy Riley Art & Pieces.…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
September 14, 2023Proposed food and beverage tax sparks early debateA proposed 1% tax on food and drinks would fund anti-homelessness programs in Jacksonville.…By Casmira Harrison
August 15, 2023$13,000 reward offered in San Marco slayingsPolice say they have no suspects or a motive for shootings that killed two women in San Marco.…By Dan Scanlan
August 10, 2023Flying Iguana will take over closed San Marco TheatreAl Mansur, founder of Al’s Pizza and Flying Iguana, intends to open Iguana San Marco in 2024 in the historic…By Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 4, 2023Vegan restaurant evolves from food truck to San Marco siteKravegan started as a small catering business then moved to a food truck and then a mall food court. Now…By Dan Macdonald - Jacksonville Daily Record
August 1, 2023THE JAXSON | The story of the Downtown SouthbankNow considered part of Downtown Jacksonville, the waterfront district between the St. Johns River and I-95 has a deceptively long…By Bill Delaney