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Sud Stop Car Wash developing previously identified Big Dan’s sites in Jacksonville
While building plans and permits clearly identify the projects as Big Dan’s Car Wash, the Jacksonville sites will be developed as Sud Stop. A spokesperson for the Real Capital Partners investment holding company in Winter Garden said July 18 it ended a joint venture with Big Dan’s and is continuing three Jacksonville projects under its own brand, Sud Stop Car Wash.
MSD sets tentative millage rate during 500th meeting
The Ponte Vedra Beach Municipal Service District held its 500th board of trustees meeting in July 8 and the budget is becoming more and more of a topic of discussion. The board agreed by a vote of four to one to set a tentative millage rate of 0.2464%. Treasurer Rick...
MOCA to exhibit works from The Gordon W. Bailey Collection
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA), a Cultural Institute of the University of North Florida, kicks off the second half of its 100th anniversary year with “Fill My Heart With Hope: Works From The Gordon W. Bailey Collection.”. The inclusive exhibition featuring more than 100 works from the...
Police looking for woman accused of using stolen credit card at business on Jacksonville's Southside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help identifying a woman accused of using a stolen credit card at a business. JSO says it is currently investigating an auto burglary on the city's Southside and while doing so, detectives learned that the woman allegedly used the victim's credit card at a nearby business.
The Jacksonville Buzz with David Walton of Attorney Shield, Inc
Each week on The Jacksonville Buzz our host, Chris Budihas, sits down with some of the brightest and most entertaining guests you can find on the First Coast to discuss what’s buzzing in the Bold City. Chris talk with David Walton of Attorney Shield, Inc. At Attorney Shield, we...
Permits issued for first phase of Imeson Port Center in North Jacksonville
The city issued permits July 17 for two of the first three buildings at Imeson Port Center in North Jacksonville that developer Chalmers Property Co. estimates totals $66 million. The Conlan Co. of Jacksonville is the contractor for the almost 200,000-square-foot buildings, totaling about 600,000 square feet, at 1001 Zoo...
River City Plus: More about Mayport Jetties
Jacksonville would not be the city that we know and love if not for the Mayport Jetties. Many residents don’t even know what the Jetties are. Dr. Alan Bliss from the Jacksonville History Center dropped by the studio to offer up a wealth of information about these manmade rock protrusions. These elements have played a major role into adding depth and current to the St. Johns River allowing Jacksonville to expand in a number of ways. www.jaxhistory.org.
Serenata Beach Club foreclosure lawsuit goes before judge
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A judge is expected to consider an $8 million lawsuit filed against a South Ponte Vedra Beach club. The Serenata Beach Club foreclosure trial comes after a host of financial problems in the last year led to temporary shutdowns. The judge denied a motion...
Meet Lady and Todd: 2 orphaned dogs hoping for happy ‘tails’ and a new home
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Meet Lady and Todd, two pups who tragically lost their owner a few days ago and are in desperate need of a new home, ideally together. The dogs were sadly in the home with their deceased owner for 5-7 days before being rescued, and are hoping for a new leash on life.
Memories, skills created at Nease lacrosse camp
Nease High hosted its annual lacrosse camp July 15 to 18 as elementary and middle school students took part learning various skills from current players on the Nease High team. “It’s definitely all about fundamentals, skills and the right way to play the game,” said Max Gurowski, Nease High boys’...
Dreams Come True names board president
Dreams Come True, Northeast Florida’s locally based dream-granting organization for children battling life-threatening medical conditions, has announced the appointment of Paul Davison, assurance practice leader with BDO USA, P.C., as president of the organization’s board of directors. “We are honored to have Mr. Paul Davison stepping into the...
The Top 10 HBCUs in the Country- Thriving and Surviving!
HBCUs have been the cornerstone of many Black communities long before diversity was celebrated and encouraged, but a new list reveals all schools aren’t created equally. The U.S. News & World Report released its ongoing list of the nation’s top colleges and universities which ranks the institutions based on a myriad of factors.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Downtown Jacksonville is ‘under construction’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Bottom line: Downtown Jacksonville is “under construction.” That’s the word from Lori Boyer, CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority. She says that’s also vital to the health and vibrancy of the city as a whole. “We have a really excellent suburban lifestyle...
Darden Restaurants reaches $605 million deal to buy Chuy’s
Darden Restaurants Inc., the company that owns several chains that operate in Northeast Florida chains, is adding another. The company announced July 17 it reached an agreement to acquire Chuy’s Holdings Inc., parent of the Chuy’s Tex-Mex chain, in an all-cash deal worth about $605 million. Chuy’s has...
On a Mission with Jeri K. Millard of In the Pink
Each week on On a Mission we talk to community leaders who are out to make a positive impact in the area. Today, our host Jack Sears talks with Jeri K. Millard of In the Pink. In the Pink is a local non-profit that has been caring for women with all types of cancer since 2009. Though we don’t look like a traditional health care provider, we are a Durable Medical Facility that strictly provides products that cancer patients may need, such as mastectomy prosthesis/bras, post-surgical garments, wigs, radiation cream, and compression garments. We are in-network with most major insurance companies and file the claims for our patients. For those with no insurance or that qualify for Medicaid, many items are provided for free.
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