With can-do attitude, Inwood residents clean up graffiti on city right-of-way
When it comes down to handling the rampant graffiti and trash situation on the city’s right-of-way at the end of their street, several Inwood Terrace residents have adopted the attitude, ‘If you want to get something done, do it yourself.’ In a meeting with District 5 Councilwoman Lori Boyer Jan. 22, some Inwood Terrace residents […]
Last JTA workshop signals beginning of planning period
The Jacksonville Transit Authority wrapped up the last of 12 “MobilityWorks” community workshops, this one focusing on Philips Highway. The workshop, held Feb. 2 at Southside Assembly of God, was sparsely attended. Those who took part raised several concerns, such as crosswalks missing at intersections and the lack of sidewalks connecting to bus stops along […]
Spring brings movement in Avondale retail
Just as change occurs in spring, a retirement leads the news in Avondale. Cowford Traders owner Deb Fewell, who has been providing unique local gifts and jewelry since 2003, is charting a different course in life. She shared an exclusive bittersweet announcement with The Resident. “We have loved every minute of serving the Avondale and […]
Future Marina Mile development could bring new life to Ortega River
Eight years ago, as the economic recession began in January 2008, a group of 20 businesses, including Sadler Point Marina and the former Pier 17, incorporated as the Jacksonville Marina Mile, hoping to promote a full-service experience for boaters in the area. Situated on the Ortega River along Lake Shore Boulevard and Lakeside Drive, the […]
Planning Department approves proposed Roost restaurant with conditions
The City of Jacksonville Planning and Development Department issued a report Feb. 26 approving the Planned Unit Development (PUD 2016-55), with conditions, for the restaurant known as The Roost, slated for occupancy in the former Deluxe Dry Cleaner and Launderette on Oak Street. Planning and Development Department staff recommended several conditions throughout the report as […]
Planning Commission approves waiver for beer, wine at Starbucks
In the future, Starbucks may serve beer and wine alongside coffee and tea at its San Marco Square location. Despite objections from the San Marco Preservation Society, Southside Baptist Church, and the Duval County School District, the Jacksonville Planning Commission voted to grant Starbucks at 1980 San Marco Blvd. a waiver of minimum distance requirements […]
South Shores residents brace for congestion, noise as JEA lays new sewer main
Over the next seven months, South Shores residents may find their neighborhood noisy and congested as JEA installs a new sanitary sewer force main underneath the St. Johns River. The new sewer line will extend from the north bank near EverBank Field to JEA’s sewer pump station on Utah Avenue in the South Shores neighborhood. […]
Baptist secures final parcel necessary for new cancer center
When Baptist Health Properties Inc. purchased the warehouse at 1316 San Marco Boulevard, it acquired the final piece of the real-estate puzzle that will enable it to build a new state-of-the-art facility for its MD Anderson Cancer Center. On Feb. 12, Baptist closed on the property across from Kitchen on San Marco and its own […]
