WHAT'S NEW? – May 2013

May 6, 2013
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Jacobs Jeweler’s Clock
(Adams & Laura Street) The 102-year-old, 2.2-ton clock has been restored and is reinstalled on the corner of Adams and Laura Street, Downtown.
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
(3 Independent Drive) The $3.4 million renovation of the Chamber of Commerce building and property continues.
605 New Center Hotel
(605 N Broad Street) LaVilla’s long-closed New Center Hotel will be renovated for use by the nearby Clara White Mission.
Bold City Brewery
(2670 Rosselle Street) Riverside’s popular Bold City Brewery is in the process of doubling the size of their operation. When complete, the five-year-old brewery will contain 28,000 square feet.
7-Eleven at Prado Walk
(Riverside Avenue & Barrs Street) 7-Eleven is in the process of taking over a Riverside Avenue space formerly occupied by the International Grill restaurant.
San Marco Boulevard Streetscape (San Marco Square) Construction of the San Marco Square roundabout is now underway as a part of the San Marco Boulevard Streetscape project. When complete, a new greenspace will anchor the popular commercial district.
San Marco Station
Construction is underway on San Marco Train Station project, which will be anchored by Panera Bread.

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