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By Max Marbut
October 29, 2012

What's new at Midtown Deli & Cafe

About a year ago, when DJ Keenan and his partners were considering moving their Midtown Deli & Café from the Southside to along Forsyth Street facing Bank of America Tower, one of their questions was whether Downtown could support another breakfast and lunch provider.

By Max Marbut
October 26, 2012

IBM calls for City to leverage assets Downtown

An IBM Smarter Cities Challenge report valued at $400,000 released Thursday said Downtown revitalization is dependent on creating a “draw.”

By Max Marbut
October 25, 2012

Downtown's largest hotel ready for biggest weekend of the year

For 51 weeks of the year, it is usually possible to find an empty room in at least one Downtown hotel.

By Max Marbut
October 24, 2012

Little progress on improving Hemming Plaza

Five days short of 13 months since a City Council committee began studying Hemming Plaza and possible methods to improve the park’s environment, the committee adjourned its latest meeting Tuesday without much progress toward a solution.

By Max Marbut
October 23, 2012

3 school board candidates face questioning in Rotary Club forum

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville invited candidates who will be on the Nov. 6 ballot for the Duval County School Board to the club’s meeting Monday at the Omni Downtown.

By Max Marbut
October 22, 2012

50 years ago this week

Have you ever wondered what life was like in Jacksonville half a century ago? It was a different era of history, culture and politics but there are often parallels between the kind of stories that made headlines then and today.

By Max Marbut
October 22, 2012

MOCA's young professionals group 'parks' art for promotion of nonprofits

Laura Street near Hemming Plaza became a combination of First Wednesday Art Walk and International PARK(ing) Day on Friday when seven artists set up temporary galleries in parking spaces along the street.

By Max Marbut
October 19, 2012

Southern Women's Show celebrates 25 years Downtown with '4-day party'

Each year for the past 25 years, the Southern Women’s Show has come to Jacksonville to showcase the latest products and services for women of all ages and interests.

By Max Marbut
October 18, 2012

Films, flashbacks and faculty's fine arts: MOCA offers new exhibit, movie marathon

Once each year, the faculty of the University of North Florida Art & Design Department exhibits its work at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

By Max Marbut
October 18, 2012

Donald Harris, DIA chairman

Donald Harris, chairman of the City Office of Economic Development’s Downtown Investment Authority, has a substantial background in the hospitality industry and management.

By Max Marbut
October 17, 2012

Workspace: Christopher Williams, president, Burro Bags

What began in 2008 in Springfield as an exercise in designing one copy of a better bicycle messenger bag has evolved into a product development and manufacturing facility, Internet marketing operation and retail store at 228 E. Forsyth St.

By Max Marbut
October 17, 2012

Working Downtown: Sarah Henderson, Downtown Vision Inc. communications coordinator

Sarah Henderson, communications coordinator at Downtown Vision Inc., has moved from helping conserve nature to helping spread the word about what Downtown has to offer.

By Max Marbut
October 16, 2012

Does a special tax district make sense for funding public libraries?

Jacksonville’s first public library opened in 1905 and was funded by industrialist and financier Andrew Carnegie.

By Max Marbut
October 15, 2012

Adams St. Deli & Grill a jurors' go-to with daily specials, fresh favorites

Marching to the beat of a different drummer is part of the atmosphere at Adams St. Deli & Grill.When Nader Zarou and his wife, Sylvia, bought the established restaurant in 2008, they decided to skip breakfast and specialize in serving only lunch.

By Max Marbut
October 15, 2012

Aetna's new violet logo to change Downtown skyline

Downtown Jacksonville’s skyline will have a different look when the new corporate brand logo of Aetna Inc. is installed on the Aetna Building on the Southbank.

By Max Marbut
October 15, 2012

50 years ago this week

By Max Marbut
October 12, 2012

Pedestrian bridge may be cut from courthouse design

The proposed and controversial pedestrian bridge to link the Duval County Courthouse with the State Attorney’s Office in the former federal courthouse building may be eliminated from the design, it was learned Thursday.

By Max Marbut
October 12, 2012

Supporters sustain Hubbard House at memorial breakfast, fundraiser

More than 500 supporters of Hubbard House Inc. gathered Thursday at the Hyatt Downtown for the 18th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast.

By Max Marbut
October 11, 2012

Positive response to deals for riders keeping trolley fare-free - for now

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s website, jtafla.com, says the Downtown/Riverside trolley is fare-free through Oct. 31.

By Max Marbut
October 11, 2012

Bringing Adams back home is goal for 'Full Steam Ahead' gala

The fourth annual “Full Steam Ahead” gala is scheduled at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Southbank.

By Max Marbut
October 10, 2012

Young hospital patients given gallery space at MOCA for art created 'in the moment'

An exhibit by teenage photographers, “In this Moment,” is on display in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Education Gallery at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

By Max Marbut
October 8, 2012

50 years ago this week

By Max Marbut
October 8, 2012

Helping local families overcome homelessness

The fastest-growing segment of the homeless population is families who have lost their homes through mortgage foreclosure, according to Mark Landschoot.

By Max Marbut
October 5, 2012

Another day, another deal: Real estate broker Matthew Clark

Representing two historic buildings and a 10-story office building, which makes up in potential what it lacks in longevity, is what brings Matthew Clark Downtown every day.

By Max Marbut
October 4, 2012

Debris from state project could be answer for City's proposed reef in river

A $50,000 project that’s $45,000 short of being funded could be a beneficiary of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Overland Bridge Project.

By Max Marbut
October 4, 2012

Rain not a hindrance for thousands at 'Hispanic Hertage' Art Walk

Cloudy skies and passing drizzle may have kept some away, but thousands of people came Downtown for the annual “Hispanic Heritage” edition of First Wednesday Art Walk.

By Max Marbut
October 3, 2012

Daily Record's centennial celebration begins with nonprofit recognition

The celebration leading up to the 100th anniversary of The Financial News & Daily Record officially began Tuesday at the Hyatt Downtown.

By Max Marbut
October 2, 2012

Downtown relaxes with Diversions

What started as an idea and then evolved into a small table display at First Wednesday Art Walk will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

By Max Marbut
October 1, 2012

Zodiac Bar & Grill: An Adams Street success story

Downtown is a key part of the story behind Zodiac Bar & Grill, the 13-year-old business that’s had three locations within half a block.Jerry Ewais opened a sandwich shop at 128 W. Adams St.

By Max Marbut
October 1, 2012

50 years ago this week

By Max Marbut
September 28, 2012

Learn lots to live better this weekend at annual Fall Home & Patio Show

The annual Fall Home & Patio Show is open through Sunday at the Osborn Center.The convention center is filled with more than 300 vendors offering a myriad of products designed to enhance the home environment inside and out.

By Max Marbut
September 27, 2012

City denies demolition of building, opts to seek historic landmark status

Over objections of the property owners, the City’s Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday denied an application to demolish the Bostwick Building at 101 E. Bay St.

By Max Marbut
September 26, 2012

Mad Men Marketing: a retro-to-reality 'reward'

While the characters and storyline of the AMC cable television network series “Mad Men” may not have much in common with the digital world of the 21st century, the name has has proved to be an asset for Downtown’s newest advertising service agency.

By Max Marbut
September 25, 2012

'Jacksonville Legacy Series' to feature Frances Bartlett Kinne

The “Jacksonville Legacy Series” from Leadership Jacksonville will record for posterity conversations with the city’s most significant leaders and make the recordings available to the community as a resource.

By Max Marbut
September 24, 2012

Downtown hosts pop-up parks

Fourteen Downtown parking spaces were temporarily transformed Friday into urban green spaces, patios and even the St. Johns River for PARK(ing) Day 2012.

By Max Marbut
September 24, 2012

50 years ago this week

By Max Marbut
September 21, 2012

'Patterns' exhibit opens at Bank of America Tower

The new juried exhibit from The Art Center Cooperative Inc., “Patterns,” opened Thursday at the Premier Gallery in the lobby of the Bank of America Tower.

By Max Marbut
September 21, 2012

TDC approves new contract with Visit Jacksonville

The Tourist Development Council approved a new five-year agreement with Visit Jacksonville, a convention and tourism marketing agency, 10 days before its current contract was to expire before the Oct. 1 start of the new fiscal year.

By Max Marbut
September 21, 2012

New face Downtown: Jennifer Hewett-Apperson

Jennifer Hewett-Apperson has been director of district services at Downtown Vision Inc. for almost a month and she’s glad to be back Downtown.

By Max Marbut
September 20, 2012

Contractors inspect former federal courthouse; bids for renovation will be opened Oct. 17

The former United States Courthouse, which is just east of the Duval County Courthouse at 501 W. Adams St., was opened Wednesday for site inspections by pre-approved contractors who may wish to bid on the building’s renovation.

By Max Marbut
September 19, 2012

One Spark turns up the heat on fundraising campaign with $90,000 goal

The inaugural One Spark is designed to be an event unlike any that has taken place in Jacksonville.

By Max Marbut
September 18, 2012

Shad: Perception is the problem, not parking

“To change the perception of parking availability and value among Jacksonville residents, Downtown stakeholders and potential employers so that parking is no longer cited as a primary reason not to visit, lease or do business Downtown.”

By Max Marbut
September 17, 2012

Asian comfort food the specialty of the house at Pho A Noodle Bar

It’s the meatloaf and mashed potatoes of Asia.That’s how Ladda Salter, co-owner of Pho A Noodle Bar, describes the restaurant’s menu of rice noodles simmered in broth and combined with fresh vegetables and meat or tofu.

By Max Marbut
September 17, 2012

Curtain rises on new era at the Florida Theatre

When Numa Saisselin arrived at his office this morning, he began his second week as president of the Florida Theatre.

By Max Marbut
September 17, 2012

50 years ago this week

By Max Marbut
September 14, 2012

Downtown Vision Inc.: The next 7 years

In 1999, the City created the Downtown Business Improvement District and imposed a non-ad-valorem special assessment on private properties within a zone, including portions of the Northbank and Southbank.

By Max Marbut
September 13, 2012

'ArtSparcs' for creative thinking

Helping individuals unleash their creative and distinct natures through unconventional artistic activity is the concept behind ArtSparcs, Downtown’s newest business.

By Max Marbut
September 12, 2012

Large 'Lady' docked Downtown

The “Gallant Lady,” a 172-foot yacht that’s part of a fleet owned by Deerfield Beach-based JM Family Enterprises, has returned to Downtown and its usual berth along the Northbank Riverwalk near the Main Street Bridge.

By Max Marbut
September 12, 2012

Workspace: Ben Thompson, curator, Museum of Contemporary Art

Ben Thompson, curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, spends quite a bit of time in his office planning future exhibits.

By Max Marbut
September 11, 2012

Author Steve Berry shares about latest novel, reading habits and perseverance

The Rotary Club of Jacksonville added another name to its long list of nationally and internationally known guest speakers Monday when best-selling author Steve Berry visited the club.

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