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A Brief History of the Founding of Jacksonville

The land we know today as Jacksonville has been home to several settlements over the course of history, dating back…

6 years ago

Before Ponte Vedra, There Was Mineral City

For years, the land now known as Ponte Vedra Beach was almost entirely undeveloped. Even as beach-side communities like Pablo…

6 years ago

A Brief History of Five Points

While much of the original layout of the historic commercial district remains intact, Five Points has seen its fair share…

7 years ago

Road to Everywhere: The History of Butler Boulevard

It’s hard to imagine a time when State Road 202, better known as J. Turner Butler Boulevard, wasn’t one of…

7 years ago

Dixieland, the “Coney Island of the South”

The view along the modern-day Southbank riverfront in Jacksonville is not necessarily the most exciting. There’s a Doubletree hotel, some…

7 years ago

FLASHBACK: The Last Real Snow Day in Jacksonville

For Jacksonville residents, snow is a rare sight. There may be the occasional day, every few years, where flurries will…

8 years ago

Jax in Under 60 Seconds: Myrtle Avenue Tunnel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cb0ngGsTJtQ INTRODUCING Jax in Under 60 Seconds, a new mini-video series produced by The Coastal that offers quick peeks at some…

8 years ago

Work Begins on 20 Adams Street Project

Restorations have begun inside the long-vacant Southern Drug Company building at 20 Adams St., with the aim of converting it…

8 years ago

One Independent Drive: The History of the Wells Fargo Center

Located near the northern end of the Main Street Bridge, the Wells Fargo Center at 1 Independent Dr. is one…

8 years ago

Exploring the Dairy Legacy of Jacksonville

Long before Jacksonville became a hub for logistics, the financial sector, and entrepreneurship, the city and its surrounding areas once…

8 years ago