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Southbank Riverwalk

Crawdaddy’s: A look back!

June 4, 2015

Downtown·Food + Drink·History·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Perennial·Southbank

Driving up to the front door, rustic wasn’t really the right word. It was old, seasoned barnwood and torn-off rusted whatevers nailed in every which way. It reminded me of a dilapidated tobacco warehouse you could find at the end of a country road in the Carolinas, yet evoked the essence of old Jacksonville. One of the most fascinating things

Friendship Fountain, Southbank, Jacksonville, FL

Community·Downtown·Family·History·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Outdoors·Perennial·Public Art·Southbank·Urban Planning

Friendship Fountain – Now Celebrating 50 Years!

Once the “World’s Lightest and Tallest Fountain”, Now Celebrating 50 Years! Since 1963, Jacksonville has enjoyed a signature fountain and park designed by the late, world-renowned architect , also designer of the , among other notable city buildings. Opening in 1965, and the are situated on the , where generations

Southbank Riverwalk Mural: Roux Art’s “Mirrored River” Inspires

A Dedication to Community and Our River The Renovated Southbank Riverwalk Gains

What’s The Latest? A Bird’s-Eye View of Downtown Jacksonville in 2018

Change is a vital currency that helps a city like Jacksonville maintain

Southbank Riverwalk Improvements, Photo by Fran Ruchalski

A New Look for the Southbank Riverwalk

June 5, 2015

Business·Community·Downtown·Family·Lifestyle·Neighborhoods·Outdoors·Public Art·Southbank·Visual Art

If you haven’t been to the Southbank Riverwalk in a while, it’s time to go back. The bright blue bricks in shades of aqua, teal, and baby blue may be your first indication that something has changed. That’s because the has just completed an 18-month, $17 million renovation project to

River City Brewing Company, Southbank, Jacksonville, FL, Lee Holt

River City Brewing Company – Southbank Brewery & Restaurant with a View

June 4, 2015

Downtown·Drink·Food + Drink·Neighborhoods·Restaurants·Southbank

River City Brewing Company Jacksonville should rediscover a long-time brewery situated on the City’s snuggled between the and . River City Brewing Company features a nautical venue reflecting the maritime heritage of Jacksonville with expansive views of the city’s downtown skyline and the “river that runs north,” the St. Johns.

Southbank, Jacksonville, FL, Old Riverwalk Lumber, metrojax

Eco Relics: Home Decor with a bit of Southbank History

June 2, 2015

Business·History·Lifestyle·Southbank·Urban Planning

The Southbank area’s history is quite the study in vicissitude, full of highs and lows and ornamented with unfulfilled promises and ideas. It’s a beautiful area and should be one of Jacksonville’s most desirable attractions—you know, that postcard shot. , considered the grandfather of Florida’s major tourist attractions, was once

The Barge, Southank Riverwalk, Jacksonville FL

NEW SOUTHBANK RIVERWALK

February 26, 2015

Art News·Community·Downtown·Neighborhoods·Outdoors·Public Art·Southbank·Urban Planning

New Public Art and BARGE Event Series Will Help Activate Downtown Adding to the exciting wave of Downtown renewal, the new, improved Southbank Riverwalk opened today with an event at Friendship Fountain. Mayor , Council President , Councilmembers , and , and other city leaders announced new features and opportunities

what’s new in Jacksonville? – march 2014

March 3, 2014

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JAX Chamber International Plazaconstruction is underway on the JAX Chamber’s International Plaza. The public space will feature flags from 20 countries whose businesses have a presence in Jacksonville. International Plaza is a part of the JAX Chamber’s $2.1 million “Downtown’s New Front Door” redesign, which was initially announced in 2011.