Southbank Development Taking Shape
Development along Jacksonville’s Southbank is progressing as two of its projects – RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns and Artea at Southbank – continue to evolve. The highly anticipated RiversEdge project by Dallas-based developer Preston Hollow Community Capital LLC (PHCC) will finally start to see vertical construction as Toll Brothers, Inc. begins construction on the […]
DCPS Roundup: Public Forums, Board Elections, New Superintendent
Six public forums remain for families to learn more about the Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Master Facility Plan (MFP) proposal, ask questions and share feedback. In a May 17 interview, DCPS Board Chairman Darryl Willie said the board hopes these forums will see a “critical mass” of attendance. “We hope that we’ll get a […]
City Council Considers Incentives for “More Ambitious” Development
A $58.79 million incentives package is going before the Jacksonville City Council for Miami-based Related Group’s proposed Southbank development. The 3.02-acre parcel, located at 835 Museum Cir., was the site of former local landmark River City Brewing Company, which was demolished in July 2022 to clear the way for Related’s intended development. Progress on the […]
Tougher Enforcement Coming for Derelict Vessels
Efforts to strengthen the enforcement of ordinances that limit long-term anchoring and abandoned vessels in Jacksonville waterways are progressing with the help of the city’s Office of General Counsel, according to Jacksonville Waterways Commission member Mike Barker. The city’s legal minds are currently working to combine two ordinances that govern these issues in order to […]
Major Milestone for Havana Jax
The longstanding flagship restaurant for Cuban cuisine in San Marco, Havana Jax, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. “It’s been an amazing journey,” said owner Silvia Pulido. Havana Jax’s origin began when Pulido cooked her way through a Cuban-inspired cookbook she received from her then-husband. “I loved to cook, so I read that book […]
Honoring the Fallen
The Knights of Columbus, St. Bernadette Assembly hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Historic St. Nicholas Cemetery. Flags were placed at the graves of 21 veterans interred in the cemetery. In attendance were members of SNAP (St. Nicholas Area Preservation), Fr. Jason Trull from Assumption Catholic Church, Boy Scout Troop 106 and Knights […]
Letters to the Editor: Communiqué from our Local Council Representative
The views and opinions expressed in the Letters to the Editor belong solely to the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this publication or its editorial team. On April 23rd, the Jacksonville City Council decided to approve a rezoning that allowed storage units on the Southbank, thus breaking the […]
San Marco Ladies Sow Seeds in Springfield
A group of conscientious ladies from the Rose Garden Circle, most of whom hail from San Marco and the San Jose areas of town, were out to make a difference outside of their local area. Leadership came to a consensus to reach beyond the beautification of San Marco by providing assistance and a blessing to […]
