Beaches Construction Update - June 2014
Here's an update on a few new business openings and construction projects currently underway in the Jacksonville - Neptune - Atlantic Beaches area.
Project Locator Map
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1. Trader Joe's
Northeast Florida's first Trader Joe's is under construction in a 12,500-square foot space in the South Beach Regional Shopping Center. The specialty grocery store will carry an extensive array of domestic and imported foods and beverages including fresh baked artisan breads, Arabica bean coffees, international frozen entrées, 100% juices, fresh crop nuts, deli items, and vitamins and supplements, as well as the basics, like milk and eggs. The store is expected to open in late 2014.
May 2014
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June 2014
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2. The Beaches Regional Library
The Beaches Regional Library at 600 3rd Street in Neptune Beach is currently being renovated.
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3. 2nd South Ocean
Construction continues on 2nd South Ocean at 116 Second Avenue South. When complete the project will add 22 two bedroom/two bathroom apartments to the Jacksonville Beach landscape.
May 2014
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June 2014
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4. BluWater Row Apartments
TriBridge Residential is constructing a 170-unit luxury apartment complex called BluWater Row at 711 Beach Boulevard. The end product at BluWater will feature a pool, leasing center, parking garage and a rooftop deck.
May 2014
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June 2014
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For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/10/08/bluwater-row-apartments-to-break.html
5. Channelside Townhomes
SH Design Homebuilders, based in Jacksonville Beach, is building 30 townhomes with boat slips on the former Lighthouse Grille site — which is south of Beach Boulevard on Hopson Road, on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway.
May 2014
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June 2014
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For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/10/30/sh-design-planning-new-luxury.html
6. 228 3rd Avenue North
An office building that will house the Paul Hinder Dental Office is under construction at the intersection of 3rd Avenue North and Second Street North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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7. Graffiti Junktion
Graffiti Junktion, an Orlando 'gourmet craft burger' restaurant has signed a lease to open its first North Florida restaurant at 265 Fifth Avenue. The 160-seat restaurant was originally anticipated to be open before May 2014. However, as of June 28, 2014, redevelopment of the site has not started.
May 2014
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June 2014
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For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2014/02/06/graffiti-junktion-jacksonville-beach.html
8. 102 6th Avenue North
Void and TitanUP Fitness are the latest tenants to come to this recently renovated shopping center at 102 6th Avenue North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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For more information: https://www.petramanagement.com/index.php/listings/town-center-sixt/orhttps://www.delicomb.com/Delicomb.html
9. 814 1st Street North
18 residential condominiums are being built at 814 1st Street North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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10. Sea Chasers Restaurant
Sea Chasers Restaurant is under construction at 831 First Street North in Jacksonville Beach.
May 2014
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June 2014
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11. The Cottages at Jax Beach
Six beach-style single family homes ranging from 2,800 to 3,300 square feet are being built on 1st Street North, between 10th and 9th Avenue North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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For more information: https://cottagesatjaxbeach.com/views/
12. 107 14th Avenue North
Townhomes are being constructed at the intersection of 14th Avenue North and First Street North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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13. Town Center Restaurant/Retail/Office
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Southcoast Beaches, LLC. is constructing a new mixed-use structure at 241 Atlantic Boulevard, in the Beaches Town Center. While the location anticipates restaurants, retail stores, and office space, no obvious business has been established yet.
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14. 913 Second Street South
913 2nd Street South will be a new 22 unit apartment complex when complete.
May 2014
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June 2014
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15. First Baptist Church
Reconstruction work continues on the campus of First Baptist Church at the intersection of North 6th Street and 2nd Avenue North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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Update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com.
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1. Trader Joe's
Northeast Florida's first Trader Joe's is under construction in a 12,500-square foot space in the South Beach Regional Shopping Center. The specialty grocery store will carry an extensive array of domestic and imported foods and beverages including fresh baked artisan breads, Arabica bean coffees, international frozen entrées, 100% juices, fresh crop nuts, deli items, and vitamins and supplements, as well as the basics, like milk and eggs. The store is expected to open in late 2014.
May 2014
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June 2014
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2. The Beaches Regional Library
The Beaches Regional Library at 600 3rd Street in Neptune Beach is currently being renovated.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3348489419_fQws9TV-M.jpg)
3. 2nd South Ocean
Construction continues on 2nd South Ocean at 116 Second Avenue South. When complete the project will add 22 two bedroom/two bathroom apartments to the Jacksonville Beach landscape.
May 2014
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June 2014
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4. BluWater Row Apartments
TriBridge Residential is constructing a 170-unit luxury apartment complex called BluWater Row at 711 Beach Boulevard. The end product at BluWater will feature a pool, leasing center, parking garage and a rooftop deck.
May 2014
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3277516800_wmJHPcd-M.jpg)
June 2014
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For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/10/08/bluwater-row-apartments-to-break.html
5. Channelside Townhomes
SH Design Homebuilders, based in Jacksonville Beach, is building 30 townhomes with boat slips on the former Lighthouse Grille site — which is south of Beach Boulevard on Hopson Road, on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway.
May 2014
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3277524028_rNCCvJm-M.jpg)
June 2014
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For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2013/10/30/sh-design-planning-new-luxury.html
6. 228 3rd Avenue North
An office building that will house the Paul Hinder Dental Office is under construction at the intersection of 3rd Avenue North and Second Street North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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7. Graffiti Junktion
Graffiti Junktion, an Orlando 'gourmet craft burger' restaurant has signed a lease to open its first North Florida restaurant at 265 Fifth Avenue. The 160-seat restaurant was originally anticipated to be open before May 2014. However, as of June 28, 2014, redevelopment of the site has not started.
May 2014
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June 2014
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For more information: https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2014/02/06/graffiti-junktion-jacksonville-beach.html
8. 102 6th Avenue North
Void and TitanUP Fitness are the latest tenants to come to this recently renovated shopping center at 102 6th Avenue North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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For more information: https://www.petramanagement.com/index.php/listings/town-center-sixt/orhttps://www.delicomb.com/Delicomb.html
9. 814 1st Street North
18 residential condominiums are being built at 814 1st Street North.
May 2014
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3277516695_DsTk6pp-M.jpg)
June 2014
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10. Sea Chasers Restaurant
Sea Chasers Restaurant is under construction at 831 First Street North in Jacksonville Beach.
May 2014
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June 2014
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![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3348489205_3kNR3jb-M.jpg)
11. The Cottages at Jax Beach
Six beach-style single family homes ranging from 2,800 to 3,300 square feet are being built on 1st Street North, between 10th and 9th Avenue North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3348489315_x9CdXRn-M.jpg)
For more information: https://cottagesatjaxbeach.com/views/
12. 107 14th Avenue North
Townhomes are being constructed at the intersection of 14th Avenue North and First Street North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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13. Town Center Restaurant/Retail/Office
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3277516620_hDSQj3w-M.jpg)
Southcoast Beaches, LLC. is constructing a new mixed-use structure at 241 Atlantic Boulevard, in the Beaches Town Center. While the location anticipates restaurants, retail stores, and office space, no obvious business has been established yet.
![](https://photos.metrojacksonville.com/photos/3277516605_mbdqM5R-M.jpg)
14. 913 Second Street South
913 2nd Street South will be a new 22 unit apartment complex when complete.
May 2014
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June 2014
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15. First Baptist Church
Reconstruction work continues on the campus of First Baptist Church at the intersection of North 6th Street and 2nd Avenue North.
May 2014
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June 2014
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Update by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com.