City approves right-of-way funding for Lasalle Street pump station
The San Marco community is one step closer to seeing progress on the long-awaited pump station on Lasalle Street. In February, the Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved the appropriation of $900,000 for the right-of-way acquisition of a residential property at 936 Lasalle Street in order to begin construction of the Lasalle Street pump station, a […]
New life breathed into landmark tower
Adaptive reuse ahead for downtown’s historic Independent Life Building After years of standing abandoned, the historic Independent Life Building in downtown Jacksonville can expect a transformation into a 21st-century mixed-use development. Last month, a permit was filed with the city for the adaptive reuse of the 19-story building at 233 West Duval Street, converting it […]
Hunting Club gathers for low-country boil, camaraderie
Since 1955, a group of gentlemen have been walking the woods, stalking and flushing their favorite birds in search of enjoyment in the great outdoors. Many founding members have passed, but the legacy lives on with each generation sharing in the traditions of hunting with their next of kin and lifelong friends. Whether it’s the […]
Roadwork underway for Beach Boulevard
Motorists traveling down Beach Boulevard (State Road 212) in the St. Nicholas area will continue to see construction between Schumacher and San Mateo avenues. According to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) website, construction began in this past October. The website outlines several proposed improvements for this project including the “installation of a mid-block pedestrian […]
That’s How the Cookie Crumbls
Crumbl Cookies marked the opening of a new location at 2039 Hendricks Avenue, Suite 214, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Thursday, March 16. The location officially opened to the public March 17. Locally-owned and -operated by Steve Seegmiller, Chase Zollinger and Branson Hadfield, the store will provide more than 50 career opportunities to Jacksonville locals. […]
George Saoud joins DIA Board of Directors
Lawyer, real estate entrepreneur and small business owner George Saoud is the newest appointment to Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Board of Directors. Appointed by Mayor Lenny Curry, Saoud is set to replace Todd Froats. Saoud’s first full term will expire June 30, 2026. He has served as the in-house legal counsel for Fidelity National […]
Runoff elections ahead for Jacksonville mayor, city council seats
Several candidates will move on to runoff elections in their respective races later this spring following the Duval First Unitary Election on March 21. Daniel Davis (REP) and Donna Deegan (DEM) emerged as the two candidates with the most votes, securing 24.72% (41,505 votes) and 39.43% (66,192) respectively. Because no single candidate secured the majority […]
Charity Tastes Good for The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary hosted its 37th Annual Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon and Silent Auction on March 23 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Local celebrities, media personalities, government officials and business leaders dished up bites of their favorite recipes, while participants bid in an eclectic, silent auction filled with artwork, collectibles, services and […]
