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BUSINESS & LEGAL NEWS IN BAKER, CLAY, DUVAL, NASSAU AND ST. JOHNS COUNTIES
Publix joining Pearl Square
TIRES, TOURS & TREATS Celebrating 904 Day with three Jacksonville businesses.
The grocer and Gateway Jax announced a “fullservice” operation in the former NoCo Center space Downtown. BY RIC ANDERSON
Big Chief Tire Reed Parman is the fourth generation of his family to lead the Jacksonville business. Page 4
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Springfield Scoops Danielle McQueen sees ice cream as a way to connect communities. Page 6
he 904 Day celebration of local small
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Publix confirmed it will open a 31,000-square-foot grocery store in Downtown Jacksonville under an agreement with the Gateway Jax development partnership. In a Sept. 3 news release, Gateway and Publix announced they had signed a lease for the grocery chain to occupy ground-floor space in Gateway’s Block N7 mixed-use development at 119 W. Beaver St. That project is part of Pearl Square, Gateway’s $750 million, multiproperty development in the NorthCore area of Downtown. “A grocery store is the heartbeat of any neighborhood,” said Bryan Moll, CEO of Gateway Jax, SEE PUBLIX, PAGE 8
businesses and destinations in Northeast Florida is Sept. 4 throughout Clay, Duval,
Jax Tours Tina Sauvage works to revitalize Jacksonville by sharing its history. Page 7
Nassau and St. Johns counties.
In 2021, a collective effort to amplify the concept was launched by representatives from the city of Jacksonville, WJCT Public Media, Downtown Vision Inc., JAX Chamber, Visit Jacksonville, the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Wingard communications. Many more have since joined as sponsors. As part of the celebration, the Daily Record highlights small-business owners working to make their mark.
THE MATHIS REPORT
Load King wrapping up after nearly 70 years
904 DAY STORIES, PAGES 4, 6 & 7
HOW TO TAKE PART IN 904 DAY Organizations and companies can show their support by tagging social media posts with the hashtag #904Day,
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For and interactive map and where you can find 904 Day 2025 events and specials, visit hoorayfor904day.com
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Cook Out is drawing closer
THE BASCH REPORT
‘Nearly impossible to lose money in the league’ The Jacksonville Jaguars’ value rose 22% in the last year to $5.6 billion, according to an annual analysis of NFL franchises by Forbes magazine. PAGE 3
The permit for the fastfood chain seeking to enter Florida is in city review. PAGE 2 REAL ESTATE
Top 10 home sales of the week Marshfront home in Ponte Vedra Beach sells for $2.95 million. PAGE 20
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