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First Coast Forward: Where public safety and economic development meet
Does Jacksonville have a crime problem or a perception problem?<\p> In the JBJ’s First Coast Forward survey of business leaders, 70% listed crime or violence as the top challenge for the First Coast area and said they believe it hinders companies from coming to the area.<\p>
Jan. 2 Gator Bowl game scheduled for primetime
The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl announced today that the Jan. 2 game will be played at 7:30 p.m. at EverBank Stadium and will be televised on ESPN.<\p> The 80th annual game will feature a team from the SEC as its home team. The SEC representative will face an opponent from the ACC. The participating will be announced Dec. 8.<\p>
St. Johns: Permits issued for PV Concert Hall, office building
St. Johns County issued permits this week for work on the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall as well as a large office building.<\p> The Concert Hall is currently closed for a major renovation project to build a balcony and to add stadium seating near the back. That's just part of the many improvements for what is expected to be at least a $10 million project for the entertainment venue owned by the county and managed by the nonprofit St. Johns County Cultural Events Inc.<\p>
Cowford owner: 'Not a lot has changed' downtown since 2017
In light of downtown restaurant closings like that of Silkie's Chicken & Champagne Bar, the Business Journal sat down with Cowford Chophouse owner Jacques Klempf to discuss the health of the food scene.<\p> Klempf opened the Chophouse in 2017, the culmination of years of effort.<\p>
The National Observer: Sign of reversal seen amid loan delinquencies
Welcome to The National Observer, a roundup of top business news and actionable insights from across The Business Journals network of publications. Today we've got stories on a decline in asking prices in the housing market, a shift in consumer-spending habits and changes coming to Cracker Barrel restaurants. But first, we go inside the numbers on still-rising delinquencies among loans backed by commercial real estate.<\p> Get more stories like these every day in your inbox by subscribing to The National Observer newsletter.<\p>
Here's why and how to nominate your team as a Best Place to Work
The Jacksonville Business Journal is taking nominations for our annual Best Places to Work award — but not for much longer.<\p> Best Places nominations will close June 19, with the winning companies slate to be honored at a golf tournament in November. <\p>
Newly renovated hotel opens in Fernandina Beach
From Comfort Suites to boutique, this Fernandina Beach hotel is now open.<\p> Innisfree Hotels announced the opening of Surf & Sand Fernandina Beach at Amelia Island, a boutique hotel at 2801 Atlantic Ave. It stands at the former Comfort Suites Fernandina Beach site after significant renovations. <\p>
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