The following is this week’s issue of the “#DTJax Weekly Update” e-newsletter. To receive this in your email inbox each week, sign-up here.
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Things To Do Downtown
Arts + Culture
Family Fun
Live Music + NightlifeJune 25: Megan Piphus
June 25: Bravo School of Dance
June 25: Richie Ramone
June 26: #weareone Concert
Sports + FitnessJune 25: Sista Strut Jacksonville
June 25: Jacksonville Sharks vs Cleveland
June 26: WWE Live SummerSlam Heatwave Tour
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Stories From BlogDTJax.com
- #DTJax. There’s an App for that!
- 2016 Happy Camper’s Guide in #DTJax
- Pavement to Parklets in #DTJax
- Enjoying the #DTJax outdoors is a walk in the park – literally
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News of the Week
- The Brooklyn Riverside sells for $58 million
- Looking for a ‘master lashtician’? Jacksonville Landing salon has that and more
- Marketing downtown is a vision of JMACC & JHILL
- Southbank hotel sold to Los Angeles firm for $16.9 million
- Perdue Office Interiors purchases Downtown building
- CenterState Bank to establish local HQ Downtown
- Vestcor Receives Approval for Affordable Urban Loft Development in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida
- How Dallas made its urban park concept work and why Jacksonville should follow
- Bunker Labs helping veterans become successful entrepreneurs
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DVI Updates
We Have an App! #DTJax
Now available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play, #DTJax is our new app for Downtown. It’s the best way to know what is going on, with a full list of our events, things to do and places to eat and drink. The app also provides information that can be found on our website including parking, hotel options and various directories.
Download today so you can know what’s up Downtown!
Red, White and BBQ Art Walk:
Two weeks until First Wednesday Art Walk – Red, White and BBQ. Continue the celebration with live music by The Band Be Easy, local art, delicious brews and more! Plus, don’t miss the Front Porch at The Landing and Art Walk After Dark in The Elbow. For more information, check out our website and we’ll see you July 6!
Take our Parklet Survey:
We need to hear your opinion! Please take just a few minutes and fill out this survey. In doing so, you’ll be helping to shape our #DTJax parklet program!
St. John’s River Taxi and Tours:
With the warmer, summer weather here to stay for awhile, enjoy it on the water with the St. John’s River Taxi! The River Taxi is now available for eco tours, Jacksonville Zoo trips and sunset river cruises.
Running every thirty minutes, the river taxi stops at the Northbank Riverwalk at The Landing, the Southbank at Friendship Fountain, Southbank at the The Doubletree Hotel, Southbank Riverwalk at The Lexington Hotel and at Metropolitan Park during special events. For more information, visit their website here.
DVI Annual Report Available:
Have you ever wondered, what exactly does DVI do in a year? Check out our latest Annual Report, which highlights accomplishments and financial information for fiscal year 2014-2015.