District developers discuss risks involved with developing in Jacksonville
Future development in Jacksonville’s downtown urban core hinges on the successful development of The District – Life Well Lived – Jacksonville, according to co-developers of the 30-acre riverfront property on the Southbank. “The best thing that could happen to Jacksonville is if Michael and I make an obscene amount of money because that means we’ve […]
Closing of University Club leaves holes in hearts, lives
The closing of the University Club in December left a big vacancy at the top of Riverplace Tower in San Marco but an even bigger hole in the lives of its members. Back in 1976 when Jim Citrano joined, having a membership in the University Club was a status symbol. Its Old World décor, skyline […]
Prospects for San Marco’s future remain bright
After taking time off for the recession, San Marco is seeing a steady influx of new projects from parking garages and restaurants to large-scale apartments under development in the area. With Florida’s population expected to nearly double over the next 30 years, the future of Jacksonville is very bright and the prospects for San Marco […]
Centennial celebration for bank building launches new historic recognition program
It was a double celebration Dec. 15 at Regions Bank in historic 5 Points as well-wishers commemorated the centennial birthday of the bank’s building at 1604 Margaret St. and witnessed the unveiling of a new fundraising program for Riverside Avondale Preservation. Not just the Regions Bank building, but many in Riverside and Avondale are also […]
Residents, businesses want design compatibility from Wendy’s
Updated 1/5/2017 After a public meeting was held Nov. 10 to discuss the razing and rebuilding of the Wendy’s restaurant in 5 Points, District 14 Councilman Jim Love held a closed meeting in City Hall Dec. 7 to allow representatives from Riverside Avondale and local business owners to express their concerns with the proposed re-design. […]
Walkable neighborhoods drawing retail, residential development
Development is spurring big changes in Jacksonville as the city’s unique nature and attractive attributes are drawing many new investors to its urban core. For example, a plethora of new projects and businesses have sprouted up across 5 Points, Riverside’s bohemian neighborhood, and begun to spill over into the Brooklyn area, such as Unity Plaza […]
The Way We Were: Laurina “Sister” Holmes McIver Utsey
Even though most of her years have been spent living on Timuquana Road in Venetia, deep family roots cause Laurina “Sister” Holmes McIver Utsey to regard the Palmer Terrace neighborhood in St. Nicholas as home. A direct descendent of Francis Bagley’s widow, Donna Anna Hogan, who inherited his Spanish land grant of riverfront property extending […]
The Way We Were: Accidental Innkeepers
Thanks to the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926, a Riverside establishment, fondly called The Woodshed, was home to a significant number of tenants during a 35-year period. However, as three local descendants of “accidental innkeepers” Guy and Elma Wood recall, the roots of the imposing three-story Colonial Revival mansion at 1035 Riverside Ave. began in […]
