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Northeast
Out of Options- Northeast- Nov. 2002
As growth strains public services, some in Clay County rethink their positions on taxes.
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Published on 11/1/2002
Lab Work- Northeast- Oct. 2002
Marineland neighbor Whitney Laboratory has thrived - and now is looking to expand.
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Published on 10/1/2002
Re-Energizing Fans- Northeast- Sept. 2002
After a 'euphoric' start, Jacksonville's NFL franchise is having trouble attracting fans.
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Published on 9/1/2002
Around the State- Northeast- Aug. 2002
GROWTH SPURTDevelopment in and around Jacksonville is sprinting ahead.By Herb DrillDevelopment activity -- both residential and commercial -- is booming in northeast Florida. Developers point to job growth as the...
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Published on 8/1/2002
Around the State- Northeast- July 2002
Water-PoweredFast-growing JEA is buying up water utilities in northeast Florida.By Herb DrillFlorida's largest municipal electric utility, JEA, is scooping up water utilities in northeast Florida and positioning itself to become...
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Published on 7/1/2002
Around the State- Northeast- June 2002
Economic Racism?A lawsuit challenging a set-aside policy could tarnish Jacksonville's image.By Herb DrillA contractor group's lawsuit challenging Jacksonville's minority set-aside policy could delay projects the city wants finished before it...
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Published on 6/1/2002
Around the State- Northeast- May 2002
Say CheeseA UF researcher says Florida is ideal for raising water buffalo, whose milk is in big demand for mozzarella.By Deborah BorfitzThe money in milk these days is in cheese...
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Published on 5/1/2002
Around the State- Northeast- March 2002
No 'Knife Fights'GOP veteran Tom Slade will referee a hot intra-party contest to see who replaces Mayor John Delaney.By Chuck DayWith still more than a year left in John Delaney's...
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Published on 3/1/2002
Around the State- Northeast- Feb. 2002
No HoneymoonJEDC's new chief, Kirk Wendland, confronts issues that could turn a plum post into a pickle.By Chuck DayThese are precarious times for the new executive director of Jacksonville's Economic...
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Published on 2/1/2002
Around the State- Northeast- Jan. 2002
Gainesville -- Village Ventures Inc., a Massachusetts venture capital firm, is establishing an office in Gainesville to serve startup companies. Jacksonville -- The Jacksonville Economic Development Commission won't ship its...
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Published on 1/1/2002
Around the State- Northeast- Dec. 2001
Avoiding 'Runoff'The new Wachovia is taking a low-key approach to consummating the merger that created it. By Chuck DayWere it not for official statements, it would be difficult to detect...
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Published on 12/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- Nov. 2001
On the BeamShands is in line to land a high-tech facility offering an advanced form of cancer treatment.By Chuck DayJacksonville's economic leaders have taken a critical step toward landing a...
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Published on 11/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- Oct. 2001
Nabbing a NAPJacksonville lands the state's third network access point, but can it redefine the city?By Clennon KingJacksonville developer Park Beeler tried for eight years to sell his field of...
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Published on 10/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- Sept. 2001
Foreign ExchangeShould government stay involved in recruiting overseas businesses?By Chuck DayA consultant's study has recommended that Jacksonville hand over its international business-building activity to the chamber of commerce. But the...
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Published on 9/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- Aug. 2001
Guiding LightJacksonville's Eagle Forum helps minority executives try to beat the odds.By Clennon KingAfrican-American entrepreneur Jim Stallings listens as 25 black executives vent. They recount tales of missed promotions, insensitive...
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Published on 8/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- July 2001
Bus FracasDuval County couldn't decide whether to save money or local bus contractors' jobs.By Cynthia BarnettFor the past 54 years, Duval County's school board has contracted with more than 100...
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Published on 7/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- June 2001
Feeling the PinchSoft-shell crabbers in northeast Florida say a flood of competition is threatening their livelihood.By Clennon KingMartin and Anne Dunson point to a stretch of the St. Johns River...
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Published on 6/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- May 2001
Global IntentionsJacksonville's economic recruiters are making progress with overseas companies. By Chuck Day As British Airways prepared to open its 500-person inbound customer-service center at Jacksonville's Southpoint complex a few...
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Published on 5/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- March 2001
Driving for DoughA master plan by World Golf Village's new leader is starting to pay dividends.By Chuck Day By now it's clear that "build it and they will come" doesn't...
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Published on 3/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- Feb. 2001
RevivalNearly dead four years ago, Edward Waters College is bouncing back.By Clennon KingBy 1997, the death watch was on for Jacksonville's Edward Waters College. Founded in 1866 and owned by...
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Published on 2/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- Jan. 2001
Baker County-- Wal-Mart plans to build an 880,000-sq.-ft., $40-million distribution center in Baker County, initially creating 350 jobs. The company plans to hire an additional 250 over the next three...
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Published on 1/1/2001
Around the State- Northeast- Dec. 2000
A Split DecisionJacksonville wants to divide its marine and aviation operations. Some question the motives.By Lynn KollerLast fall, Ed Austin, Jacksonville's former mayor and then-chairman of the Jacksonville Port Authority,...
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Published on 12/1/2000
Around the State- Northeast- Nov. 2000
Economic Development: 'Cynical But Hopeful'Can the latest effort to clean up contamination at a coveted river industrial site maintain momentum? By Jane TannerA prime, 31-acre industrial site along the St....
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Published on 11/1/2000
Around the State- Northeast- Oct. 2000
Just Passing ThroughJacksonville's distribution-related business is taking off again, fueling a boom in industrial real estate.By Jane TannerJacksonville's promoters have scripted many catchy monikers throughout the years: Bold New City...
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Published on 10/1/2000
