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Florida's Largest Shopping Centers
The St. Johns Town Center may dominate Jacksonville's retail sector but how does it compare in size with similar developments across the state? Here is a list ranking Florida's ten largest shopping centers by square footage.
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The Future of Joblessness in America: Ted.com
Economist Andrew McAfee suggests that, yes, probably, droids will take our jobs -- or at least the kinds of jobs we know now. In this far-seeing talk, he thinks through what future jobs might look like, and how to educate coming generations to hold them. What will Jacksonville be like ten years from...
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Comparing Metropolitan Area 2013 Unemployment Rates
Ever wonder how Jacksonville's unemployment rates compare with the rest of the country? This April 2013 list of large metropolitan area unemployment rates provides you with an answer.
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Downtown Investment Authority Selects CEO
The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) announced today the selection of its first CEO. Aundra C. Wallace of Detroit will lead the DIA’s efforts to build a more vibrant and competitive city, with a focus on Jacksonville’s urban core.
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Three companies to add 320 jobs in Jacksonville
According to a recently announced press release, Bank of America, Energy Intelligence Worldwide Corporation and Total Quality Logistics have plans to expand in Jacksonville. Combined, the projects will generate up to $14 million in capital investment and 320 high-wage jobs.
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Joshua Taylor Reporting on San Marco Construction
Joshua Taylor of Metrojacksonville.com discusses a new redesign of the historic San Marco District of Jacksonville Florida. Join us after the Jump for the new Video Report
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Health in All Policies: Community First Hale & Hearty
Dawn Emerick, President and CEO of the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida, writes a guest column for MetroJacksonville.com about the need to discuss and include how all policies impact the health of a community. With the goal to bring awareness to the relationship between health outcomes and...
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2012 City Population Estimates Released
The Census Bureau recently released their 2012 estimates for the country's largest cities. Despite having the largest land area in the continental United States, Jacksonville has been passed by Austin, TX and now is on the verge of being surpassed in population by several other cities. Today, Metro Jacksonville...
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Building Better Budgets Through Smart Growth
Here's a recently released report that suggest it's more financially sustainable for a city like Jacksonville to invest in Smart Growth policies than First Coast Outer Beltways.
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MJ's Ennis Davis Selected to 2013 Vanguard Class
Metro Jacksonville's Ennis Davis has been selected by Next City to be a part of their 2013 Vanguard Class. Next City is a non-profit media organization dedicated to connecting cities and informing the people who work to improve them.
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