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Brine Crudo and Oysters

Brine Signs Up to Shuck in San Marco

Brine is back after an 18-month hiatus! What had been a raw bar pop-up has now signed a 5-year lease to settle into a brick-and-mortar unit at 1435 Naldo Ave in San Marco. This marks the return of the concept from chef Chris Cohen and his wife, Julie Cohen.

Town Center update: A Hotel, Retail and More

The signs are up and work is continuing on the AC Hotels by Marriott at St. Johns Town Center. The Daily Record first reported in February 2020 the chain was looking at the shopping center. Now the hotel website says it will open in January. Meanwhile, construction walls are in place for retailers Abercrombie & Fitch, Lululemon and Garage.

Those are some of the projects in progress or recently opened at the shopping center and its neighbors along Town Center Parkway in the shopping heart of Jacksonville. Here’s an update on some of the projects the Daily Record has been following in the area:

DOS Coffee & Wine, Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream open at Town Center

DOS Coffee & Wine, Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream Open at Town Center

From left, DOS Coffee & Wine head roaster Matt Sweeney, general manager Ragan Curtin and Mayday Handcrafted Ice Cream regional manager Richard Lemmon walk back into the shared business space Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at Town Center Plaza in Jacksonville, Fla.

Talkin’ Tacos bringing South Florida vibe to two Jacksonville locations

Talkin’ Tacos Bringing South Florida Vibe to Two Jacksonville Locations

Talkin’ Tacos, known for its bold South Florida flavors, is expanding to Jacksonville with two new locations. Bringing a fresh twist to traditional Mexican cuisine, the brand offers vibrant street-style tacos and unique sauces in a fun, casual dining experience.

Modani Furniture at Ashco property in Town Center

Modani Furniture Opening in Ashco Property at Town Center

Landlord Ashco Inc. announced Dec. 16 that Modani Furniture will open in the first quarter of 2023 in its Town Center Outparcel building. The city is reviewing a permit application for the estimated $137,800 build-out of 6,800 square feet within Ashco’s building at 4853 Big Island Drive.

Hidden Spots in Jacksonville, FL

Hidden Spots in Jacksonville: 10 Locations Not to Miss

We’re so excited to partner with Hidden Jacksonville to bring you 10 hidden spots in Jacksonville. It’s nearly impossible to limit it to just 10 hidden locations and this list is in no particular order. But these are the top-rated spots by Hidden Jacksonville based off of their followers’ likes.

Ashco buys former Thomasville building

Ashco Buys Former Thomasville Furniture Store

Ashco Inc. bought the former Thomasville furniture store near The Markets at Town Center for conversion into the Town Center Medical Plaza. Ashcenter at St. Johns LLC paid almost $2.3 million for the 13,200-square-foot store Aug. 19. The 1.27-acre property is at 4853 Big Island Drive.

Ed & Tiffany Ash

Retail Developer Continues to Grow

JACKSONVILLE — The wheels of economic progress might be slowing elsewhere, but for Ed Ash they’ve churned fast enough in the past year to increase his commercial real estate property square footage by 60 percent.

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