Carlucci bill would require 2/3 approval to supersede zoning overlays
Following the controversial approval of a Planned Unit Development application for the Lofts at Southbank project, At Large Group 4 City Councilmember Matt Carlucci has introduced legislation he hopes will add additional protections regarding PUD applications for projects that conflict with an area’s zoning overlay. A public hearing has been continued to July 16 to […]
Rising from the ashes
DIA approves $15.45 million incentive package for RISE Doro The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) has approved a multimillion-dollar incentive package for the RISE Doro project as the developer prepares to rebuild the luxury apartment complex that went up in flames earlier this year. Acting in its capacity as the Northbank Community Redevelopment Agency, the DIA […]
Restaurant planned for San Marco Theatre
Electric Dough Pizza Co. files construction permits for historic cinema site A Jacksonville hospitality company has submitted construction permits to open a pizza restaurant at the site of the San Marco Theatre, paving the way for a new dining option in the beloved historic cinema. CuliVino Hospitality Management and Consulting said that the submission of […]
Local-Motion Luncheon celebrates resurgence of city’s ‘Rail Yard District’
City officials joined with community leaders and business owners June 12 to celebrate the resurgence of Jacksonville’s Rail Yard District and discuss how the area can become a vibrant economic engine for the city. Held at The Glass Factory, the inaugural “Local-Motion Luncheon” was sponsored by the Rail Yard District Business Council (RDBC) – a […]
Loyal to Local: des Islets Florist & Gifts
.For small business owner Miranda “Randy” des Islets, combining her passion for floral and jewelry design was a natural fit, a lifetime in the making. “I used to save up my birthday money to attend jewelry camps during the summer and buy jewelry-making supplies,” she said. “I started fixing jewelry pieces on the playground.” Today, […]
A constitutional issue? Proposed anti-hate crime bill sparks debate
As Jacksonville prepares to celebrate Independence Day, community discussion continues on proposed changes to the city’s ordinance codes that some say could potentially have constitutional implications by limiting free speech. At a June 11 public meeting, representatives of 904ward, the League of Women Voters Jacksonville and Jax Queer Coalition expressed their support for Ordinance 2024-334, […]
Resident News welcomes Jennifer Logue as managing editor
Jacksonville’s historic districts attract people for a plethora of reasons. For some, it’s walkability. For others, it’s architecture. For Jennifer Logue, it’s community journalism. As the new managing editor of The Resident Community News, Logue will oversee editorial content for the newspaper as well as the Circles magazine spotlighting North Florida’s nonprofit and philanthropic community. […]
White, Carrico take the helm as City Council president, vice president
City Councilmembers Randy White and Kevin Carrico officially began their terms as City Council president and vice president July 1 following a June 20 installation ceremony in the council chambers. White and Carrico were elected to the leadership roles at a May 28 special council meeting where White emerged as the sole candidate for council […]
