April 16th, 2026 · Comments Off on Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to downtown this Memorial Day Weekend

The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will return to Downtown Jacksonville over Memorial Day weekend, May 21 to 24. With an impressive lineup of award-winning performers, the festival will bring music lovers from across the nation to Jacksonville. This year’s free jazz festival will be held at Ford on Bay, 288 E Bay Street. The Ford on Bay Stage, presented by Publix Super Markets, features free performances, with Premium Experiences presented by Jacksonville Aviation Authority. [Read more →]
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April 15th, 2026 · Comments Off on New model home opens at Del Webb Saint Johns

Del Webb, the nation’s leading builder of active adult communities for those 55 and older, announces the opening of a new model home at Del Webb Saint Johns, the new 55+ community located within The Landings master-planned community in Northwest St. Johns County. Del Webb, the industry leader in developing lifestyle communities that cater to 55+ homebuyers, is known for its livable home designs, magnificent amenities and lifestyle. [Read more →]
Tags: · active-adult communities in Northeast Florida · Del Webb Saint Johns · homes for sale in St. Johns County · Justin Cook Pulte · model homes in Jacksonville · Pulte Jacksonville · PulteGroup Northeast Florida · PulteGroup Northeast Florida Division · The Landings at Saint Johns
April 14th, 2026 · Comments Off on Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices FNR donates Luminaria proceeds to charitable organizations

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices FNR’s Atlantic Beach office donated Beaches Luminaria proceeds to AB Cares and Boy Scout Troop #15
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty proudly announces the company has donated $7,480 to two charitable organizations – $2,680 to the City of Atlantic Beach – AB Cares and $4,800 to Boy Scout Troop #15 – from all proceeds raised during the 2025 Beaches Luminaria. [Read more →]
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April 13th, 2026 · Comments Off on Home Sales Surge in March as Northeast Florida Inventory Continues to Expand

The Northeast Florida housing market showed signs of renewed activity in March as home prices continued a modest upward trend while buyer demand strengthened. Across the region’s six counties, single-family homes saw a slight rise in median price compared with the previous month, even as affordability slipped somewhat. Sales activity picked up notably, with a strong increase in completed transactions and steady pending sales signaling continued buyer interest heading into spring. At the same time, more sellers entered the market, boosting the number of new listings and expanding the overall inventory of available homes. With properties spending less time on the market, the data reflects a market that is gaining momentum while gradually balancing increased supply with sustained demand. [Read more →]
Tags: · home affordability in Northeast Florida · Jacksonville Housing Market · Kim Knapp · NEFAR Market Report · NEFAR market statistics · Northeast Florida Association of Realtors · Northeast Florida Real Estate Market
April 9th, 2026 · Comments Off on Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Announces 49th Annual Arts Awards powered by Decca Live

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville (CCGJ) will host its 49th Annual Arts Awards powered by Decca Live on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Decca Live. The highly anticipated event honors individuals, organizations and philanthropists that fuel Jacksonville’s creative economy. [Read more →]
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April 6th, 2026 · Comments Off on JaxReady Fest Returns April 17-18, 2026 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center
The City of Jacksonville’s Emergency Preparedness Division, in partnership with JEA, is hosting JaxReady Fest, a free community event designed to help residents prepare for emergencies, while enjoying a hands-on, family friendly experience.
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Tags: · Andre Ayoub · emergency preparedness events · Free things to do in Jacksonville · Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness · JaxReady Fest · JEA · Things to do in Jacksonville
April 2nd, 2026 · Comments Off on Jax Litter League competition challenges Jacksonville residents to clean up
A new round of the Jax Litter League, a citywide team cleanup competition calling on Jacksonville residents to roll up their sleeves and take pride in their community, is underway. The initiative, which runs from through July 3, 2026, offers teams of up to 20 participants the chance to make a real impact on Jacksonville’s streets, parks, and waterways, reduce litter and blight, and compete for an unforgettable grand prize with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
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Tags: · anti-litter competitions Jacksonville · Jacksonville community cleanup · Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp · Jax Litter League · Keep Jacksonville Beautiful · Litter League
April 1st, 2026 · Comments Off on JAX Business Calendar Launches, Connecting Jacksonville’s Business Ecosystem

JAX Business Calendar, a free, nonprofit digital platform designed to centralize and amplify business and community events across Northeast Florida, recently launched during the Silicon-Beach.ai Pitch event hosted at the University of North Florida – Coggin College of Business. [Read more →]
Tags: · business calendar platforms · business networking in Jacksonville · JAX Business Calendar · TwinzAPP · University of North Florida Coggin College of Business
March 30th, 2026 · Comments Off on Jacksonville launches new affordable single-family home development program
The City of Jacksonville recently launched the SHIP Single-Family Development Program to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for very low-income households. It will initially build 10 affordable homes and pair eligible buyers with down payment assistance to purchase them.
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Tags: · affordable housing Jacksonville · affordable single-family home development program Jacksonville · Jacksonville Housing and Community Development Division · SHIP Jacksonville · State Housing Initiatives Partnership
March 26th, 2026 · Comments Off on LS3P Celebrates Senior Housing News “CCRC of the Year” Recognition for Hayes Barton Place

With a growing focus on senior living design across Northeast Florida, LS3P’s Jacksonville team is celebrating national recognition for Hayes Barton Place, which was named “CCRC of the Year” by Senior Housing News as part of its 2025 Architecture & Design Awards. LS3P served as architect and interior designer for the award-winning continuing care retirement community. [Read more →]
Tags: · Liberty Senior Living · LS3P · Senior Housing News · senior living communities in North Carolina · senior living communities in Raleigh · Tom Norman