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Anastasia, FL · Lifestyle

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St. Augustine Is the Oldest City in America. Here’s What 500 Years of Tourism Has Done to It

St. Augustine, Florida was founded by Spanish colonists in 1565 — 55 years before the...

St. Augustine, FL · 9d

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Florida’s Oldest Diner Serves Its Famous Milkshake Out Of A 1932 Rail Car

A sandwich here stacks scrambled eggs, bacon, and ground beef on one bun. Yes, all three, together, on purpose. That wild creation comes from a Florida diner that has been flipping burgers inside an old railroad dining car since 1932. The milkshakes are hand-spun, and the onion rings get battered by hand.

Palatka, FL · 12d

The Florida Times-Union

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After 32 years, Jacksonville fast-food restaurant abruptly closes

Open 32 years, one of Hardee's oldest restaurants in Jacksonville closed abruptly — leaving a farewell sign thanking ccustomers taped to the front door. The fast-food restaurant shut its door Monday, Nov. 2, at 11191 San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin. Although its restaurant's monument sign was empty and lights turned off inside the following day, several cars with customers hungry for breakfast pulled in to the parking lot the next day only to leave disappointed. The closure sign on the front door thanked would-be diners for being a valued Hardee's customer. "We sincerely appreciate your business and support over the years, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause," the sign read. More restaurant openings, closings: Sign up for our free Dining Notes newsletter, the week's biggest restaurant news delivered to your inbox It also invited people to visit nearby Hardee's locations at 6852 Wilson Blvd. and 9210 Baymeadows Road. The Mandarin location remained listed on the restaurant chain's website. Neither Hardee's corporate owners nor local management could be reached for comment Nov. 3. Dating back to 1994, the Mandarin restaurant was a neighborhood staple. It's had multiple owners over the years, and had been rebuilt at least once,

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Florida's Restaurant Apocalypse Rolls Into 2026: More Closures — More Layoffs

Rising Overhead Costs and Cautious Diners Hit Neighborhood Favorites and National Chains Hard. Independently researched, reported & reviewed by human journalists!. Senior Staff Writer | OmniCom MultiMedia | Reporting by People, for People™

Florida · 13d

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Daytona's Razzle's Nightclub Closing After 41 Years

Daytona Beach's Razzle's Nightclub is closing for business after over four decades. One of the area's most locally-known and popular nightlife destinations is in the process of ending its long tenure before becoming a thing of the past. The nightclub was located near the northwestern corner of Seabreeze Boulevard and...

Daytona Beach, FL · 1d

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Hunt For Rare Vinyl At This Old-Fashioned Record Store Hiding In Florida

Most hidden gems require a little effort to find, but Atlantic Sounds in Daytona Beach is hiding in plain sight on South Beach Street, and that might be the best kind of hiding there is. This old-fashioned record store is a full-on vinyl hunting ground, and once you walk through...

Daytona Beach, FL · 3d

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A Striking Historic Hotel Dazzles Again in St. Augustine

In the old, old city of St. Augustine, Florida (founded in 1565), stands a sprawling, towered building that looks a bit like a Spanish castle. Casa Monica, built in a Moorish Revival style in 1888, has lived multiple lives, including as a hotel owned by the railroad tycoon Henry Flager. This week, after a top-to-bottom renovation, the Florida-based hotel group the Kessler Collection will reopen it as the Grand Bohemian Casa Monica, St. Augustine.

St. Augustine, FL · 1d

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8 Florida BBQ Places That Are Too Good To Ignore

Florida might be famous for its fresh seafood and key lime pie, but its barbecue scene deserves some serious attention, too. We’re talking juicy brisket smoked low and slow, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches piled high, and Southern sides so good you’ll want seconds. Some of the best...

Florida · 3d

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22 New and Independent Restaurants Opening Across Florida (November 2026)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL – Nara Thai Sushi is preparing to open at 424 Luna Bella Ln Unit F And G New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 around Thanksgiving, owner Craig Finney told Business Debut. Finney said the new concept will anchor the center village area of the Venetian Bay...

Florida · 2d

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Hanami Sushi & Grill Plans New Restaurant in St. Augustine

St. Augustine could soon welcome a new sushi restaurant, with Hanami Sushi & Grill listed in permit records for a planned location along State Road 16. The proposed restaurant will be located at 2895 State Road 16, Suite 110, in the 32092 ZIP code. The permit application, filed in October, identifies Hanami Sushi and Grill, Inc. as the business behind the project.

St. Augustine, FL · 8h

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Downtown Publix developer says project can’t move forward without city after 3-3 committee split

The developer behind Downtown’s planned Publix says the project can’t move forward without the city’s help.

Jacksonville, FL · 18h

The St. Augustine Record

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New boutique Pilates studio coming to St. Augustine

(This article was revised to remove dates for preview classes.) JETSET Pilates , a boutique Pilates franchise, will celebrate its St. Augustine grand opening Nov. 20, at 150 Village Commons Drive, Suite 104. Husband-and-wife duo Chelsea and Evan Dawson, owners of JETSET will feature local vendors, food and giveaways during the grand opening party Nov. 20. Chelsea Dawson, a St. Augustine native, University of North Florida graduate and former Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleader, described opening JETSET Pilates as an opportunity to remain connected to her hometown while combining business ownership with community-focused wellness programming. "I've always sought out to be engrained in my community, and JETSET gave us the chance to bring our own backgrounds into a business built around people, fitness and community," Dawson said in a news release. Dawson said JETSET Pilates is an elevated Pilates experience that will create a “space that inspires connection, strength and community.” The studio will feature 15 custom reformer machines for a series of 50-minute, high-energy JETSET classes that combine Pilates-inspired movements with strength and cardio training performed to music. “Each class is designed to strengthen, lengthen and energize both body and mind, reflecting the studio’s mission to blend premium fitness with a

St. Augustine, FL · 2d

The Florida Times-Union

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New Marshtackie Florida Cafe puts St. Johns farm bounty on the menu

A St. Augustine restaurateur celebrates fresh, locally sourced seasonal fare in the heart of St. Johns County farm country with a new restaurant named for a rare Florida horse breed. Marshtackie Florida Cafe will open Friday, Nov. 6, open at 420 N. Main St., in downtown Hastings amid the community's annual Fall Harvest Festival. The cafe is the second restaurant from Jennifer Ashton, owner of the popular Juniper Market at 48 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine's historic Uptown neighborhood. “Hastings’ passionate growers and the abundance of fresh, seasonal produce are incredibly inspiring to me. I love using what’s in season to create something delicious,” Ashton said in a news release announcing the Marshtackie's opening. “Marshtackie is a place where the community can come together to enjoy good food and good company. We’re here to serve our locals and be part of the neighborhood," she said of opening in the community also known as the “Potato Capital of Florida." The new cafe comes roughly 14 years after Ashton open Juniper Market intially tucked into a corner of furniture import retailer Coastal Traders. Juniper Market subsequently relocated to its current Uptown home. Ashton bought a then-vacant 3,600-square-foot Hastings building in August

Hastings, FL · 1d

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When Snowbirds Want Old-School Breakfast, These 4 Florida Diners Have Served It Since The 1960s

Florida keeps building new brunch spots with neon signs and avocado everything, but some mornings call for a counter stool and a bottomless mug. Snowbirds know this better than anyone, since plenty of them grew up on the kind of diner breakfast that is getting harder to find. The four...

Florida · 2d

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Collie Buddz Announces Florida Tour Dates With Zion Marley and Runkus

Collie Buddz is bringing a Marley along for his next Florida swing. The Bermuda-raised reggae and dancehall artist just announced three dates in the Sunshine State, with Zion Marley and Runkus joining as special guests. The run is short and tightly packed. It kicks off February 19 at the Jupiter...

Florida · 1d

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Jacksonville Golf & Country Club Undertaking $30 Million Renovation

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, a private, member-owned country club, is moving forward with a $30 million renovation at 3985 Hunt Club Road in Jacksonville. The project, called “Blueprint for Tomorrow,” recently secured two construction permits totaling $7.3 million, according to the Jacksonville Business Journal. The city issued a $4.8 million permit for a new wellness club building on October 29, and a $2.5 million permit for a new bar and grill on November 3. The first phase will also include a new aquatics complex, dining facilities, a pool, and a bar-and-grill.

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Flagler County and its Humane Society still can’t agree on an animal control contract

A meeting meant to buy time ended without a deal, leaving open where residents can turn for help with animals.

Flagler County, FL · 1d

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Two Dudes Seafood owners plan December opening for Circa 26 steakhouse in Jacksonville Beach

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The owners of Two Dudes Seafood Restaurants in Northeast Florida plan to open Circa 26, a new steakhouse in Jacksonville Beach, in December. Tom and Jenne Corsano are renovating the space at 1067 Beach Boulevard. The Corsanos partnered with Quincey Cattle Beef, which raises cattle on its ranch in Chiefland, Florida. Beef will be wet-aged for about 21 days, then dry-aged at the restaurant for 14 to 28 days or longer, depending on the cut.

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 1d

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Chipotle in Duval County, FL, cited for roaches, flying insects, and warm chicken during inspection

A Chipotle Mexican Grill in Jacksonville was found with 13 violations during a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection on Oct. 30, with the state food and health official recommending an administrative complaint against the eatery. The restaurant, located at 13920 Old St Augustine Rd #105 in Duval County, faced a follow-up inspection after a complaint-based visit discovered pest problems and food safety infractions that require further review, though they were not deemed an immediate threat to the public.

Duval County, FL · 2d