Alford Place streetscapes improvements aim to stay true to San Marco character
San Marco, like other historic neighborhoods in Jacksonville, has been experiencing tremendous growth. With growth comes change, and as it changes, San Marco residents and others who are connected to its history find themselves at the crux between the economic benefits of growth and change and the potential of losing the unique characteristics that attracted […]
San Marco Merchants celebrate success of Inaugural Beer Fest
Lovers of all things San Marco, those that enjoy craft beer, and those seeking a great Saturday outing were in for a treat as patrons packed the San Marco Square to enjoy the inaugural San Marco Beer Fest. The Spring weather was the charm as 20 local breweries brought their finest bubbles and craft […]
Craft beer festival coming to San Marco Square
Funds raised will enhance merchant offerings, beautify shopping experience There’s an event that’s got people buzzing, not buzzing due to keg stands or any other shenanigans. Rather, talk is making its way through the community about the first San Marco Beer Fest. The newly minted event, taking place Saturday, March 26, from 1-5 pm in […]
Merchant Association raises funds, lights the Square year-round
The San Marco Merchants Association is taking on a holiday frame of mind in 2022. And what says holiday spirit better than twinkling lights, as the second verse of the holiday classic, Silver Bells, says, “Strings of streetlights, even stop lights blink a bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures.” […]
Holiday Magic brings seasonal spirit to the Square
It was an evening full of holiday fun in San Marco Square as the sound of pounding pavement, bells on bobbed tails ringing and the cheering on of finishers as the Festival of Lights 5K road race kicked off the annual celebration of Holiday Magic, Dec. 5. Alongside the San Marco Merchant Association and dozens […]
San Marco Merchants take steps to enhance safety
Private security service to ease concerns of shoppers, business owners The San Marco Merchants Association has hired Excelsior Security Agency to provide private security protection for the shops and businesses around San Marco Square. San Marco Square had been experiencing a problem that has become common in many gathering places around Jacksonville. Vagrants had been […]
Wine Down in the Parks a smash for grape lovers
The annual Wine Down in the Parks celebration, hosted annually by the San Marco Preservation Society, was a success for the local preservation group. Patrons, organizers, and volunteers survived an early threat of rain, as the skies opened with sunshine in the latter part of Saturday afternoon, March 24. Ticket purchasers were spared disappointment, and […]
Protesters remain calm as they march in San Marco
Although rumors on social media tried to fuel fear among residents who didn’t know what to expect, San Marco’s “I Can’t Breathe Solidarity Reflection Walk,” which took place in George Floyd’s honor, turned out to be exactly what it was advertised to be, a peaceful protest. On June 3, between 1,500 and 3,000 community members […]
