Jamie Handy

How an Owl Helped Seal Travis Hunter’s $3.275 Million Deerwood Estate Purchase

When Jaguars rookie star Travis Hunter toured a sprawling estate in Deerwood Country Club recently, an unexpected guest swooped in — a regal owl that had long visited the property. For seller Angela Stringfellow, the moment felt like more than coincidence. To her, it was a sign that Hunter had found more than just a

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Proposed 53-Unit Townhome Development Planned for Jacksonville’s Southbank

A fresh wave of townhome development may be headed to Jacksonville’s Southbank. On August 14, the Downtown Development Review Board will review a conceptual proposal for Trailview, a planned community of 53 townhomes situated along the Southbank. The project site, just off Broadcast Place on Reed Avenue beside JEA-owned property, spans about 3.95 acres. Developed

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New Parks Coming to Downtown Jacksonville

Amid all the construction happening throughout Jacksonville, several projects are focused on more than just adding new buildings — the city is also creating and improving public parks along the St. Johns River. Featured on Jacksonville’s newly revamped dinosaur-themed website, I Dig Jax, are six riverfront parks currently in progress: Metropolitan Park, Riverfront Plaza, Music

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Real Estate Trends: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, and the broader Northeast Florida region

Jacksonville (Duval County & Metro Area) Overall, Jacksonville has shifted from frenzy to a more balanced or slightly buyer‑tilted market. 🏖️ Jacksonville Beach & the Beaches Area In sum, luxury and coastal properties remain resilient, while affordability constraints slow mid-market sales. 🌴 Northeast Florida Region (Broader Area) 🧭 What It Means for Buyers, Sellers &

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A well-known hotel in St. Johns County has been sold to a new owner.

A major hotel in St. Johns County has changed hands. The World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort was sold for $24.25 million, with the deal finalized on July 3, according to county records. The new owner is Sun Development & Management Corporation, based in Indianapolis, operating through St. Augustine Lodging Associates LLC. This acquisition

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Casa Marina: One of our Favorite Boutique Hotels to be Redeveloped

A Jacksonville Beach landmark that’s been around for nearly 100 years is getting a modern refresh. The Casa Marina Hotel, originally built in 1925 and located at 691 First Street North, is undergoing renovations led by local development firm Corner Lot. In 2005, the historic hotel earned a spot on the National Trust for Historic

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Major Apartment Development Gets Green Light in St. Johns with $37M in Permits

A new apartment complex with over 300 units is planned for the St. Augustine area, and more than $37 million in building permits were approved on Monday. The project will be built on about 32 acres located at the southeast corner of State Road 16 and Four Mile Road. Gatlin Development, which has already developed

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