FDOT PLANS TO FIX SOUTHSIDE/GATE INTERSECTION
FDOT submitted plans this week for a road widening and reconfiguration project on Southside Blvd. near the Gate Parkway intersection.
The plans involve widening Southside Blvd. near Gate Parkway and Tinseltown – an area that frequently backs up with traffic during peak hours.
It’ll also involve the addition of a second traffic light near the Gate Parkway intersection to improve traffic flow.
BAGELS R US EXPANDS TO MANDARIN
Bagels R Us received a permit for build-out in the shopping strip at 11629 San Jose Blvd.
It’ll be the local bagel joint’s second location – its other location is at 14185 Beach Blvd.
BARNETT BANK REDEVELOPMENT MARCHES ON
A permit was issued this week for the ongoing redevelopment of the old Barnett Bank building downtown.
The project’s total cost is listed at just over $22 million. It’s the first phase of the Laura Street Trio redevelopment project.
NOTED PROJECTS
- Residence Inn at 10551 Deerwood Park Blvd. received a permit for its $2.7 million renovation project.
- Whit’s Frozen Custard received a permit for build-out in the shopping center at 12525 Philips Highway.
- Alcohol distributor Breakthru Beverage received a permit for office build-out at 8226 Philips Highway.
- Walmart will remodel its location at 8808 Beach Blvd.
- A permit was issued for the $18 million construction of the Town Center Two office building at 5335 Gate Parkway.
- Hooters’ location at Jacksonville Landing will undergo an interior renovation.
- Surterra Wellness received a permit for build-out at 537 Park St.
- ALDI received a permit to build out its future location in the shopping center at 10950 San Jose Blvd.
- Plans for a Pilot Travel Center at I-295 and Heckscher Drive show a 6,248 square foot Pilot Express convenience store and at least 11 pump stations.
- Legacy Ale Works plans to open in the shopping center at 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd.
The Hooters renovation is so long overdue.