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Murray Bros. Caddyshack closes after 25 years at World Golf Village
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (134+ words) Jacksonville Today is a free local news service delivering original journalism, community stories, and essential updates that help Northeast Florida residents stay informed and engaged. From city government and development to culture, education, and events, jaxtoday. org offers trusted reporting…...
A tribute to Edgewood Bakery: Credit union brings another baker to site
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (594+ words) What is being called a "sweet announcement" was made Wednesday at the site of the long-gone " but still fondly remembered " Edgewood Bakery. When the new Murray Hill branch of the Community First Credit Union opens at 1012 Edgewood Avenue S. later this…...
Aldi opens Downtown store, the first of 3 new stores in coming weeks
1+ week, 4+ day ago (147+ words) Jacksonville Today is a free local news service delivering original journalism, community stories, and essential updates that help Northeast Florida residents stay informed and engaged. From city government and development to culture, education, and events, jaxtoday. org offers trusted reporting…...
THE JAXSON | Jacksonville's working waterfront in 1930
1+ week, 5+ day ago (749+ words) The shrimp fleet in Jacksonville's harbor in 1930. The industry truly took off in 1913 when Capt. Billy Corkum introduced the otter trawl for shrimping in Fernandina Beach. This innovation allowed fishermen to work in deeper waters and target areas where shrimp…...
Two Riverside restaurants closing; Amici in St. Augustine could be next
2+ week, 3+ day ago (566+ words) Two more Riverside restaurants are closing their doors, and another in St. Augustine could follow. Clarke Bros. in Riverside announced it will close June 20, remaining open from 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. in the meantime. Prospect Five Points also announced its closure on June…...
Volunteers plant oyster shell habitats in effort to help clean waterways
2+ week, 3+ day ago (600+ words) Preparing an aquatic nursery to raise oysters is a tough job. As thunderclouds gathered Wednesday afternoon, more than 30 volunteers labored to plant oyster shell habitats in the low tide shoals in Jacksonville's Trout River at Riverview Park. The goal is…...
Aldi sets opening dates for 3 stores in East Arlington and Downtown
3+ week, 3+ day ago (65+ words) Aldi announced Thursday that it will open three stores Downtown and in East Arlington in June and July, bringing its Jacksonville store count to 17. The openings are converted Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations. The new locations and opening dates are:…...
Supra Revolving Sushi Bar prepares to replace Hooters in Tinseltown
3+ week, 6+ day ago (106+ words) Conveyor belt sushi is coming to Tinseltown." Signs on the former Hooters at 4521 Southside Blvd. show Supra Revolving Sushi Bar is moving into that spot. The restaurant is adjacent to the Cinemark Tinseltown and XD theater complex, which is the…...
THE FOOD SECTION | Public incentives for Downtown Jax restaurants, bars pick up
4+ week, 1+ day ago (942+ words) When the owners of Keane's Tavern on May 20 asked the city to support the development of a listening den above their Irish-style pub on East Bay Street, they stressed what would make Vinyl Room different from other Jacksonville venues. They…...
Ruby Tuesday closes in Regency area of Arlington; 4 locations remain
4+ week, 2+ day ago (97+ words) Ruby Tuesday has closed in the Regency area of Arlington, leaving the chain with four remaining locations in Northeast Florida. It directs customers to three remaining locations in the area: two in Jacksonville at 4874 Windsor Commons Court near Hodges and…...