From San Marco to Oxford – local chamber music society sets sights on England
Little did Principal Oboist Eric Olson know when he joined the Jacksonville Symphony 30 years ago he would meet his future wife, Ellen, in the orchestra, or that they would one day perform together in Oxford, England. And little did either know the path to Great Britain would begin when their daughter, now 20, was […]
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 […]
Local dignitaries celebrate new Daily’s on Atlantic Boulevard
No sooner than First Coast Energy opened its newest Daily’s Dash location on Atlantic Avenue in San Marco, the company turned its sights toward establishing a second San Marco location on Hendricks Avenue. In December, First Coast Energy acquired property at 3973-3975 Hendricks Avenue, between Dunkin’ Donuts and Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, for the purpose […]
Starbucks seeks waiver from city to sell beer and wine
In the future, baristas may also become bartenders in the San Marco Starbucks location, if the coffee café has its way. However, not all residents relish the idea that the popular coffee meister, famous for its lattes and scones, might begin serving alcoholic beverages in the late afternoon. In mid-December, Coffee House Holdings, Inc., a […]
Rezoning to allow new restaurant in Miramar
A former Miramar martial arts training studio may soon be converted into a new restaurant. As of Jan. 12, property owned by the Shops of Granada LLC located at 4578 San Jose Blvd. across from the Miramar Shopping Center has been rezoned so that it may accommodate a small restaurant or juice bar. On Nov. […]
Hot demand for commercial real estate in ‘hip’ historic districts
Commercial real estate in Jacksonville’s historic neighborhoods is in demand– and hard to find. Merchants, restaurateurs and other business people looking for space face challenges. Vacancies are scarce in the long-established neighborhoods of San Marco, Riverside and Avondale as well as in new developments such as Brooklyn Station and 220 Riverside. “Commercial follows residential, and […]
Overlay ordinance to define property’s waterfront as backyard
San Marco residents living on the St. Johns River have been seeking an answer to whether the river is considered a front yard or backyard when it comes to property improvements. River Road residents with homes on waterfront lots between River Oaks Road and Landon Avenue will finally get clarity on this issue thanks to […]
