Largest graduating class ever
Lee High School Class of 1965 to reunite Just under 50 percent of the seniors who graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1965 will get together this month to reminisce about Then and share about Now. “We have about 300 [registered] as of today and expect to have approximately 330-350 in attendance,” said […]
Commander redevelopment project in limbo
One year ago it appeared that a lavish multi-million dollar residential and commercial project would become a reality at the edge of Fishweir Creek in Avondale. Envisioned for several years, the project underwent months of public scrutiny before ultimately receiving city permits to proceed. And yet a year later nothing has happened. An aging apartment […]
What to do about the city’s ignored alleys
There’s differing opinions about them Is the alley behind your house a wasted piece of land that no one uses? Maybe it’s growing up in weeds or filled with potholes and needs immediate maintenance. Well there’s a chance the City of Jacksonville would deed the portion of the alley behind your home to you – […]
Best laid plans on paper not panning out in reality
Starbucks build-out creates tight traversing It may be a bitter cup of coffee to swallow now that the newly built location of Starbucks on Roosevelt Blvd. finds itself in a tight spot for customers seeking a quick cup of Joe. While the component of a drive-thru is convenient and best laid plans pass zoning standards, […]
Entrepreneur taking ideas for 5 Points Five & Dime
If you’ve been contemplating a business in bustling 5 Points but haven’t found the right venue, the former Fuel Coffeehouse building has a new owner looking for fresh ideas. Steve Williams, CEO at family-owned Harbinger Sign, last month finalized the purchase of the former Fuel Coffeehouse at 1037 Park St. If all goes according to […]
March is River Celebration and Cleanup Month
March is River Celebration and Cleanup Month Although it has been rolling along just fine for centuries without our help, now in the 21st century, the St. Johns River needs it – some would say, desperately. This year marks the 15th anniversary of a nonprofit organization that has been trying to protect the river and […]
Food trucks: Some moving to permanent spots, others enjoy the mobility
To Anthony Hashem it’s a natural progression – start out with a food truck, build the brand for his tasty edible offerings by driving to wherever he can find hungry diners and then transition to a brick and mortar location where his now loyal customers can come any day of the week. For the Bishop […]
Khan’s Shipyards plan draws local praise
Urging city leaders to bring economic vitality into the city, Jaguars owner Shad Khan is proposing an expansive commercial and residential development of the Shipyards that would connect the Downtown area to EverBank Field. Representatives of Iguana Investments, a development entity created by the Jacksonville Jaguars owner just for the Shipyards project, made a formal […]
