Posted on January 3, 2018
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“It’s not cast in concrete” seems to be the ongoing status when discussing the sale of Jacksonville Energy Authority land on the Southbank for the development project known as The District. Although Elements Development of Jacksonville LLC had won the bid in 2014 to purchase the 30-acre property for $18.5 million and were scheduled to […]
Posted on January 3, 2018
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If you were to ask the question “What event had the biggest impact on Jacksonville during 2017?” most residents, if not all, would answer Hurricane Irma. Without a doubt, a storm that caused the highest level of flooding in the city since the mid-1800s is nothing to discount. Even now, nearly four months later, residents in […]
Posted on January 3, 2018
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For at least 30 of a 75-year history, the concrete block and stucco single-story adjoining buildings at Edgewood Avenue in Murray Hill have had an unsavory and sometimes notorious reputation, but now there may be new life “brewing” for what once housed a nightclub. An application was filed Oct. 12, 2017 with the City of […]
Posted on January 3, 2018
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Whether you are positive, negative or indifferent about development projects, there’s no doubt it’s occurring in the urban core. From building projects that seem to be right in your own backyard to road projects that force a change in your daily commute, the historic district could have them all in 2018. Two currently underway are […]
Posted on December 14, 2017
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The weather couldn’t have been better for the St. Johns Riverkeeper’s annual Oyster Roast, known for being one of the best parties of the year and drawing guests from all over Northeast Florida. As it is each year, the Nov. 17 event was held at the Garden Club of Jacksonville in Riverside, where Fisherman’s Dock served […]
Posted on December 10, 2017
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Posted on December 10, 2017
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Luminaria 2017 is upon us. The tradition has become one of Jacksonville’s premier holiday events. This year’s event includes a series of fun family friendly events and celebrations throughout the Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods as well as a raffle to win some great prizes. Mark your calendars for December 17th. To see a map of […]
Posted on December 7, 2017
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San Marco residents living close to Riverfront Park are happy to see construction to rebuild the park’s concrete bulkhead is finally underway. The park, which was always popular with fishermen, dogwalkers, and residents seeking a quiet place to watch the sunset over the St. Johns, has been off limits for nearly a year after Hurricanes […]