On September 12, 2024, the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department will present the park plans to the Downtown Development Review Board for feedback. Here is a look at the latest design for the park surrounding Friendship Fountain. Read More
A natural getaway within the city limits of Jacksonville, Cedar Point Preserve is located on Black Hammock Island. Home to 6,000 years of civilization, the barrier island has a fascinating history. Here are four historical facts about Cedar Point Preserve and Black Hammock Island. Read More
The development team behind a plan to bring a mixed-use self storage anchored development to the downtown Southbank now seeks a request for Final Approval from the Downtown Development Review Board. Here is a look at the latest plan for the Lofts at Southbank. Let us know what you think. Read More
The long awaited official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Historic Eastside's The Corner at Debs Store, took place at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. A partnership between the Debs family, Lift Jax, Historic Eastside CDC, Goodwill Industries of North Florida and VyStar Credit Union, the grocery store could become a model for food deserts across the country. Here's a look inside Jacksonville's most interesting grocery store. Read More
Moncrief’s Two Spot was said to be the finest dance palace in the country owned by an African American during its heyday. Here is a rare look inside Florida’s largest Chitlin’ Circuit era venue. Read More
