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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

Idyllic Pursuit

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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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

The Florida Times-Union

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,

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No Florida Trip Is Complete Without Fried Chicken From Austin’s In Jacksonville

Some of the best meals in Florida come out of a kitchen with no tables, no waiters, and no fuss at all. On the north side of Jacksonville, a small counter-serve spot opens its doors just three days a week, and on Sundays the cars spill out onto the street.

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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

Garden & Gun

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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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Jacksonville Fair opens at new Westside location with more parking and JTA shuttle service

The 2026 Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is offering a free shuttle service operated by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. The shuttle carries passengers from the JTA bus stop at 103rd Street and Blanding Boulevard directly to the fairgrounds. The fair opened today and runs through November 15.

Jacksonville, FL · 19h

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Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair opens at new Westside home with more rides, parking

The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is opening at a new home on the Westside after operating downtown for years.

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Jacksonville's First Chocolate and Coffee Festival Lands at Prime Osborn Nov. 21-22

Jacksonville is getting its first Chocolate and Coffee Festival this month, with organizers promising two days of tastings, local vendors and a live chocolate sculpting demonstration inside Hall B of the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center on Nov. 21 and 22. The event, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5...

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European Street Cafe owner prepares to open Downtown

Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. When European Street Cafe opens the doors atits Riverfront Plaza location, it will mark the next phase of a decades-long story in Jacksonville. Andy Zarka, a son of the founders, is at the helm of the business and...

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Jacksonville landscaping reviews I read before the next heavy rain

Top 4Landscapers · Jacksonville, FL·Checked Nov 2, 2026. A wet yard can mean a broken sprinkler, poor drainage, or both. I read the Jacksonville landscaping reviews with storm season in mind, then came away with different questions worth asking for each kind of job.

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Irish Christmas show coming to Jacksonville

The Irish Christmas show that earned five stars in New York comes to Jacksonville. “A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland,” featuring electrifying turns by a star-studded roster of World Champion Irish dancers including stars of “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance,” performs at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., as part of its acclaimed international tour.

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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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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.

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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

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The Loc and Braid Expo: A celebration of all things hair and fashion

The Loc and Braid Expo is coming to Jacksonville on Sunday, November 15, celebrating natural hair, creativity, fashion, culture, and beauty. Founded by Tracie Lee of Dreadloc Divas Loc Hair Studio, the event welcomes loc and braid enthusiasts, natural-hair beginners, beauty professionals, and anyone looking for inspiration. Attendees can connect with the community, explore hair inspiration, discover products and services, and enjoy a hair demonstration and fashion. The expo runs from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Southbank Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive; tickets are available at tracienecole.com.

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