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tion down here where we live.” They’ve heard the same from those they’ve told about the idea. “Usually their response is ‘Mandarin really needs that, there’s nothing like that out in Mandarin,’” he said. “So we’re hoping it’s going to do as well as they’re saying it will.” As far as the zoning request, Byrns said he doesn’t anticipate there will be an issue. He’s worked with a zoning consultant and sought advice from breweries in town that have gone through the same process. He’ll also reach out to the schools and churches within the radius to explain the concept and that it won’t be “just a rowdy bar,” but more of a relaxed space to play
Amazon.com might not be pillaging the viability of brickand-mortar retailers to the extent feared, but it has forced an about-face at storefronts and a transformational shift in warehousing and distribution. “Everybody has to respond to the Amazon effect,” said Peter Anderson, vice president of development for Pattillo Industrial Real Estate, at a panel discussion Thursday. Anderson joined Jason Ryals, Colliers International executive vice president; Luke Pope, executive vice president of the JLL real estate company; and Jonathan Heldebrand, chief investment officer of Sleiman Enterprises Inc. Consultant and business coach David Sillick moderated “The Intersection of Industrial and Retail” discussion at the quarterly luncheon of the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Northeast Florida Chapter. About 130 people attended the event at the Jacksonville Marriott. Ryals said storefront retailers are adjusting their footprints, especially the larger big boxes
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Owner Joe Byrns plans to open Jax Craft Beer by mid-September.at 9825 San Jose Blvd. in the Outback Plaza shopping center.
Jax Craft Beer plans to serve 32 beers on tap and offer crowlers and growlers to go. BY KATIE GARWOOD STAFF WRITER
For Mandarin area residents, a craft beer option closer to home could be open by mid-September. If the zoning request is approved July 18 by the Jacksonville Planning Commission, owner Joe Byrns will open Jax Craft Beer, a draft and bottle shop. I will serve 32 beers on tap, wines and sell crowlers, growlers and bottles to go. Byrns said the shop will offer local beers as well as ones from other parts of the state or country that can be harder to
find in Jacksonville. Byrns, a former teacher who works at an instructional design company, leased space at 9825 San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin Outback Plaza. With eight restaurants in the plaza, Byrns said the location was ideal. The bar won’t serve food, but will allow customers to bring their own. Byrns said he eventually wants to partner with restaurants in the plaza to deliver to the bar. He and his wife have lived in Mandarin for two years and often have to travel to the Beaches, San Marco or Downtown to find a better selection of beer options. “We realized there’s nothing in this area,” Byrns said. “Legacy just opened up and Wicked Barley just opened up and we love them, but they only serve their own beer. So we wanted to have a good selec-
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Blackstone owners sue over implosion damage The condominium association that owns the Blackstone Building at 233 E. Bay St. filed a lawsuit against the two companies that in January demolished the old City Hall across the street. The complaint seeks compensation for damage caused by shrapnel from the implosion. The plaintiffs contend that the defendants are liable because the possibility of damage to surrounding structures was known, but the defendants failed to take precautions to protect the surrounding area from flying debris. More at JaxDailyRecord.com
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