DECEMBER 7 TO DECEMBER 13, 2023 | JAXDAILYRECORD.COM
BUSINESS & LEGAL NEWS IN BAKER, CLAY, DUVAL, NASSAU AND ST. JOHNS COUNTIES
CAPITAL GOALS
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Flagler College and Jacksonville University are raising $275 million for student opportunities, faculty and programs.
DEVELOPMENT
Davis family preparing 11,000 acres for growth PAGE 10
Flagler College President John Delaney announces the school’s “Flagler Forward” campaign to raise $100 million.
THE MATHIS REPORT
Raising Cane’s planning first Jacksonville location PAGE 4
Flagler College, Jacksonville University photos
BY MAX MARBUT ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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is the season to raise money at two of Northeast Florida’s institutions of higher learning, with Jacksonville University and Flagler College in St. Augustine currently conducting comprehensive capital campaigns. Neither campaign is focused on a single project. Instead, both intend to raise money to support future developments and enhancements to curriculum, student opportunities and community impact. JU President Tim Cost announced the public launch of “Future. Made.” on Oct. 21 with the goal to raise $175 million. With the funds, the university said it will address climate
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Jacksonville University President Tim Cost announces the school’s “Future. Made.” campaign to raise $175 million.
SEE CAMPAIGNS, PAGE 6
Evereve coming to Town Center The Minnesota-based retailer has more than 100 stores including two in Florida. PAGE 3 WHAT’S TRENDING
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THE BASCH REPORT
Weekend business increasing at Maple Street Biscuit Co. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc., the parent company of the Jacksonville-founded chain that was once closed on Sundays, now says it has “doubled down on the weekends.” PAGE 12
Big Dan’s Car Wash on the way The Rome, Georgia, company, with 16 locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina and 10 more in the pipeline, is making plans for West Jacksonville. PAGE 2
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