Visit Our New Website at residentnews.net!

Neighborhood News

All the latest news from the neighborhoods in our coverage areas.

Windward on the Move, Two Marinas Acquired on the Waterfront

Windward on the Move, Two Marinas Acquired on the Waterfront

Amenities now enhanced due to input from boaters Winds of change are blowing at Windward Sadler Point Marina since its 2022 acquisition by Windward Marina Group, and they’re bringing new fueling services for boaters on the St. Johns River. The acquisition combined Sadler Point Marina with its neighboring Ortega River Marina and plans are in […]

Dragovich to Head Cancer Division

Dragovich to Head Cancer Division

Dr. Tomislav “Tom” Dragovich joined Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center as head of the Division of Cancer Medicine and medical oncologist-in-chief on March 11. He will also serve as medical director of the center’s clinical research programs and hematology and oncology services. Dragovich brings extensive experience in medical oncology and clinical research, with an expertise […]

Rosener to Direct Watson Realty Mergers, Acquisitions

Rosener to Direct Watson Realty Mergers, Acquisitions

Watson Realty Corp. has appointed Mark Rosener as its Director of Mergers and Acquisitions. Rosener will spearhead the company’s efforts to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, including acquisitions and strategic partnerships. He has been a part of the organization since 2005, serving on the leadership team since 2009 and as the Regional Vice President […]

Bisnow Returns for Downtown State of the Market

Bisnow Returns for Downtown State of the Market

Bisnow, the global business-to-business platform for the commercial real estate industry, returned to Jacksonville Thursday, Feb. 29 for its fifth annual State of the Market event at the Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk. This year, Bisnow expanded the event to include three expert panels on topics related to Jacksonville’s current commercial real estate climate. The first […]

‘Milestone Moment’ for Emerald Trail

‘Milestone Moment’ for Emerald Trail

The City of Jacksonville, Groundwork Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) are celebrating a “major victory” in their commitment to delivering the Emerald Trail to the Jacksonville community. During a press conference on Tuesday, March 19 at the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District in Springfield, representatives from the three entities – Mayor Donna Deegan, […]

Bohemian Benevolence for PlacemakingJax

Bohemian Benevolence for PlacemakingJax

Downtown Vision Inc. brought the opulence of the Belle Époque to Downtown Jacksonville on Friday, Feb. 23 as they hosted their annual #DTJax Gala. Themed “Duval Rouge,” the glittering event blended Duval decadence with 19th century Bohemian Paris to raise funds for PlacemakingJax. PlacemakingJax helps Jaxsons engage underused public spaces by collaboratively creating pop-up and […]

Firehouse Subs Juggernaut Sets Eyes on Cap’s on the Water

Firehouse Subs Juggernaut Sets Eyes on Cap’s on the Water

San Jose resident Stephen Joost is returning to the restaurant industry as he takes over majority ownership of the St. Augustine restaurant Cap’s on the Water. Along with his fellow founding partners, Joost sold their popular sandwich chain Firehouse Subs in 2021. Following that, Joost invested in Yoga Den, a privately-owned yoga brand with 12 […]

South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church Paves Way for New Building

South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church Paves Way for New Building

The first phase of construction is underway at San Marco’s South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church as it prepares to break ground on a new building. Once completed, it will feature approximately 6,700 square feet across one story of event and fellowship space, including youth and children’s areas, administrative offices, a kitchen, meeting areas, fellowship space and […]