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Tony Nasrallah has transformed the once-shuttered building into a place of faith and worship through music. READ MORE ON PAGE 30
Epic WWII Tribute and Star-Studded Speaker Series Coming Don’t miss a powerful one-nightonly event, “The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day,” coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 30. Created by Bolles alumnus John Monsky and featuring the Jacksonville Symphony and Broadway vocalists, the show launches this year’s Florida Forum Speaker Series, hosted by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Turn inside for more on this unforgettable evening – and a look at the high-profile speakers coming soon. READ MORE ON PAGE 18
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Rethreaded Turns 14 with a Night of Purpose and Community
Rethreaded marked its 14th anniversary on July 26 with a birthday celebration at its Springfield headquarters. Guests enjoyed shopping, music, and community while helping the nonprofit reach a $30,000 matching goal, made possible by Riverside Homes. The event honored the survivors served by Rethreaded and the supporters who make their journeys possible. Founder Kristin Keen thanked the crowd during a heartfelt speech, recognizing the power of collective purpose and support. READ MORE ON PAGE 31
Fueling Change
Post Street Roundabout Nearing Completion
Fairfax gas station transforms
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Park Street Slims Down City leaders cut the ribbon on Park Street’s $11 million redesign July 21, celebrating a safer, more pedestrian-friendly corridor linking Riverside, Brooklyn and LaVilla. READ MORE ON PAGE 11
A rendering from Dasher Hurst provides an idea of what the Duval Fish Company will look like once completed.
Demolition has begun at the shuttered Fairfax service station on the corner of Herschel Street and San Juan Avenue to make way for a new neighborhood seafood restaurant. Three years in the making, Duval Fish Company is a new concept from the same duo behind the Eat Happy Jax food truck and co-owner Tito Quinones said it will be a “neighborhood spot.” “We want an old Florida vibe about the place, but I also want you to get a whole roasted snapper,” Quinones said. According to Dasher Hurst Architects, the project’s architecture firm, the restaurant’s interior design took inspiration from “vintage boats and nautical themes.” A project summary describes the design as “offer[ing] a perfect balance between honoring the history of the gas station and introducing a fresh, contemporary twist suited to a dynamic, coastal city.” The City of Jacksonville has issued a trio of building permits for the Duval Fish Company to replace the shuttered service station at 4323 Herschel Street. According to the permits, the project involves the adaptive reuse and renovation of the existing structure along with two additional buildings and enclosures for a dumpster and generator. Quinones said he anticipates construction to take approximately nine months. The design team for this project also includes Carlton Construction, Inc.
A redesigned roundabout is taking shape at the intersection of Post Street, McDuff Avenue, and Old Roosevelt Boulevard. With upgraded rail safety and pedestrian-friendly features, FDOT plans to wrap up the $6.5 million overhaul by Labor Day weekend. READ MORE ON PAGE 8
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