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6 major urban core adaptive reuse projects

Adaptive reuse is defined as the process of reusing an existing building for a use other than which it was originally built for. Home to a large collection of older buildings, Jacksonville is a city where the concept of adaptive reuse is alive and well. Here are six examples of adaptive reuse projects currently under construction in the city's urban core. Read More

Florida's largest cities by population

The Census Bureau recently released their 2023 estimates for the country's largest cities. Did you know that the Port St. Lucie could soon pass St. Petersburg to become Florida's fourth largest city? This list contains Florida's largest cities ranked by 2023 population. Read More

The Chitlin’ Circuit and barbecue in Jacksonville

While the Chitlin’ Circuit is generally recognized for its musical contributions to society, in honor of National Barbecue Month, barbecue is a part of the circuit’s legacy of local authentic restaurants, operators and stands that continue to dot the landscape. Read More

Examples of Jewish heritage sites in Jacksonville

May is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month. Jacksonville has a long Jewish history, with a Jewish community dating as far back as the mid-19th century. Paying tribute to the generations of individuals and families who helped shape the city's history, culture and society, The Jaxson highlights a few historic sites and businesses directly related to the contributions of the city's Jewish community. Read More

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