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Drinks were too expensive at Eastport restaurant

We went to Eastport on Saturday night and visited an unnamed restaurant that had a bar on its roof. We ordered two Chopin vodka martinis with a lemon twist. When we got them, they were light in the glass as to taste and volume. We asked the bartender what his pour was, and he said 1.5 ounces. OK, then we got the bill: $36 for both.

Jacksonville, FL · 4h

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Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens announces birth of baby bonobo

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens announced its newest arrival Wednesday!

Jacksonville, FL · 23h

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Fernandina Beach, FL · 1d

This Tiny Florida Diner Is Hidden Inside An Old Gas Station But Serves Huge Portions

Old gas pumps still stand outside this little diner, and the biscuits inside are big enough for two people to share. That alone had me curious. A breakfast biscuit that splits into two full meals deserves some attention. The building opened as a gas station back in 1972. Today it...

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Swap, style and support the community at the Jacksonville Clothing Swap

Jennifer Chapman, organizer of Jacksonville Clothing Swaps, hosts community events where people can refresh their wardrobes and keep good clothing in circulation. The next swap is Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the former Reddi Arts space, 1731 N. Main St. in Springfield. Tickets are $20, and participants can bring clean, quality clothing, shoes, bags, hats, and other accessories; maternity and children’s items are not accepted. A large portion of leftover items from this swap is planned for donation to Sulzbacher Village. Find ticket information in the Jacksonville Clothing Swaps Facebook group or follow @jax_clothing_swap on TikTok.

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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.

Action News Jax

Bands rock, crowds flock to the 12th year of PorchFest in Historic Springfield on Saturday

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Historic Springfield north of Downtown Jacksonville for the 12th year of PorchFest on Saturday. The free, family-friendly music festival is held on the beautiful front porches of the historic neighborhood. The year, more than 20 musical acts were set to perform from noon to 8 p.m.

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Jacksonville’s oldest Hardee’s restaurant suddenly closes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville’s oldest Hardee’s restaurant has permanently closed. A sign on the front door of the San Jose Boulevard location said the restaurant shut down as of Monday. Lights were still on inside, chairs were stacked up, and no workers were visible. The location remains...

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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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Jacksonville Beach, FL · 4d

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.

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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 · 4d

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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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Next Door Plans Speakeasy-Style Restaurant in Springfield

Next Door is planned for 2030 Walnut Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood, where the founders of The District SPR intend to convert a neighboring house into a restaurant, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record. Plans call for a 913-square-foot fine-dining restaurant with 24 outdoor seats. Business partner Jorge Gonzalez...

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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 · 5d

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Raising Cane's opening 2 Florida locations in November

Raising Cane’s plans to open 12 new restaurants across 10 states in November. Two of the new locations will be in Florida, specifically in North Miami Beach and Jacksonville. The North Miami Beach grand opening will feature giveaways, including a drawing for free Cane's for a year. Chicken finger...

Jacksonville, FL · 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 · 4d

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JIA announces new flight service from Jax to San Francisco

Jacksonville International Airport announced a new flight service Friday from JIA to San Francisco.

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Art ‘n Motion hosts high-end entertainment

In many ways, the headquarters for the Ponte Vedra Auto Show is Art ‘n Motion, a unique, 18,000 square-foot facility located at 283 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Owned by the father and son team of Paul and Justin Felker, Art ‘n Motion was created to display classic and rare automobiles.

St. Augustine, FL · 4d

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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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Show Preview: Skillet Bring ‘After the Storm’ to the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Monday Night

Jacksonville gets a major dose of arena-sized rock on Monday night when Skillet bring their Still Screaming Tour momentum to the JAX Amphitheater at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. The timing could not be better. Skillet have just released After the Storm, a six-song independent EP that finds John Cooper,...