Building Up Jax: Fire museum on the move; Dreamette to San Marco

Building Up Jax is a weekly article series, posted each Saturday morning, that provides you with the latest updates on development and construction in the greater Jacksonville area.

Jacksonville Fire Museum moving to Bay Street

Jacksonville Fire Museum is on the move.

The museum, currently located at 1406 Gator Bowl Blvd. next to Metropolitan Park, will be relocated to 620 E. Bay St. The new location is a few blocks to the west of the current property, which is likely destined to be redeveloped as part of Shad Khan’s grand plans for a Four Seasons hotel along the river. The museum’s new spot will also place it closer to the future naval museum, as well as MOSH’s future riverfront campus, creating a cluster of cultural attractions along Bay Street.

Dreamette coming to San Marco

Popular local ice cream shop Dreamette is coming to San Marco. The shop will open within Bold Bean‘s former location at 1905 Hendricks Ave.

Offline by Aerie, Blo Dry Bar to SJTC

Offline by Aerie and Blo Dry Bar each received permits for build-out within the St. Johns Town Center.

Noted projects

Department store Rose’s received a permit for build-out at 5258 Norwood Ave. within Gateway Town Center.
Cielo Azul Cocina received a permit for build-out within The Avenues.
Lakeside Dental Surgery Care received a permit for build-out at 9143 Philips Hwy.
Austin Soul Food received a permit for build-out at 1401 Dunn Ave.