Dating back to 1869, the Springfield Historic District is home to some of Northeast Florida's best examples of 19th and early 20th century architecture. However by 1968, the neighborhood was in the midst of decline as cities all across the country suffered from a mass exodus of residents to new automobile oriented suburbs. That year, students from the University of Florida documented many structures throughout the historic neighborhood. Now, five decades later and in the midst of revitalization, The Jaxson shares a before and after look of the historic neighborhood. Read More
Downtown Jacksonville is loaded with potential, and there are plenty of opportunities for new attractions that make the most of our unique culture and history. From fresh seafood markets to a Southern rock museum, here are 10 ideas for attractions that could and should open in Downtown Jax. Read More
Sleiman Enterprises, the former owner of the Jacksonville Landing acquires key properties in San Marco Square. Will downtown's loss become San Marco Square's gain? Read More
Groundwork Jacksonville Awarded $357,280 Grant for McCoys Creek Restoration from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Read More
10 years after the completion of a $52 million downtown utility and streetscape improvement project, the visual results of clustering complementing development within a compact setting are beginning to pay dividends. Also known as the River District, Downtown Fort Myers has emerged as a dining, entertainment and nightlife hot spot. Read More
