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About newzgrrl

Writer, editor, photographer, Southerner. I love Downtown Jacksonville and bicycles.

The lights are much brighter there

Posted on February 9, 2011 by newzgrrl

The Jacksonville Civic Council released Tuesday morning its final report of the Northbank Redevelopment Task Force. Peter Rummell, Civic Council chair, and Preston Haskell, Civic Council member and Task Force chair, presented the information to the media. “Downtown is an … Continue reading →

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Every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man

Posted on February 5, 2011 by newzgrrl

Jacksonville is a casual town. With an ocean on the east end, a river down the middle and plenty of watersports and sunshine, flip-flops and shorts take up space in every wardrobe. Sometimes, though, we get dressed up. Tonight is … Continue reading →

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Hey, children, what’s that sound?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by newzgrrl

He has been called the City’s most loyal employee, in service for 120 years now. On the few occasions when he has taken a break, his employer fields calls to be sure he is in good health. Should you forget … Continue reading →

Posted in Jax Culturati, Jax History, Revitalizing Downtown, Take a look around | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

What are you doing New Year’s Eve?

Posted on December 30, 2010 by newzgrrl

Ah but in case I stand one little chance, here comes the jackpot question in advance: What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve? Downtown Jacksonville is a great place to spend New Year’s Eve, whether you’re on a … Continue reading →

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