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Re: The Mustachery Comes to a Close

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:31:53 -0000

There is also a mustache grooming party at Hawthorn Salon in 5 points on Dec. 4 at 4pm. All proceeds go to Movember. Keg of intuition to be served.

Re: Black Sheep Restaurant Group Planning New Restaurant for 5 Points Next To Mossfire

TheUrbanCore — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:35:27 -0000

A bit of an update. RAP has posted a position and a blog post. I thought I'd share the link to the blog section so people can comment there if they wish: http://riverside-avondale.b...
Its a hot button issue yo. Within you can find a link there to their thoughtful take on the plan proposed. One of the comments on the RAP blog thinly suggests that BSRG is expecting to be entitled to a pass because people love their restaurants. I feel like this is unfair to the developers, their plan, and their commitment to the neighborhood, personally. I, probably as much as anyone lately, have railed publicly against variances and exceptions and our torn to shreds comprehensive plan and codes. I can't stand that anyone who can hire a land use attorney can do pretty much whatever they want in Duval County. Safe money is that this is probably what will happen here to. I've heard from some that my (this) post about this project was biased. I didn't know I couldn't support a project for all the reasons I liked it but I understood the gripe. When I gathered concerns about the project I asked Allan about them (the ones I had heard) on the podcast posted just above this article. Today, I was sent a quote of my post from www.metrojacksonville.com: "Here's a quote from the developer's public relations spinners:
'You can bet there will be a sizable bike rack to support the large number of cyclists in the community.'" Negative Ghostrider. I heard there will be a sizable bike rack from the developer and there are a number of cyclists in the neighborhood. Why would sizable bike racks be spin anyway? You don't like em? Trust me we are not sophisticated enough to have a bike rack for parking swap in our overlays, but you know that. I don't do message boards. I've railed agains them too, especially the whack people who hide behind fake names but I want to be clear. (I also don't like comments but look where I am). I do no public relations for BSRG and my firm does more work (currently) for RAP than BSRG (noted we work with BSRG in the disclaimer, mostly because it WAS positive) and if I did PR work for anybody it wouldn't be "spin", it would be truth. Otherwise, I'd say something like: RAP sounds like they want a 20 space carport with a big tree and huge sidewalks. Jeez, that even sounds like a message board. Anyway. This post was my take on a project. Its RAP's job to discuss massing, car and code requirements. I don't feel like one should ever hesitate to discuss what they like and don't like about their city. I don't begrudge RAP for doing their job either. I hope you agree.

Re: Black Sheep Restaurant Group Planning New Restaurant for 5 Points Next To Mossfire

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:27:46 -0000

I failed to credit Design Cooperative for the design and scale model. Should have a linked credit up soon. Sorry boys!

Re: Tough Junkie Produces Track for Q-Tip, De La’s Dave, and the Jungle Brothers’ Mike Gee

TheUrbanCore — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:03:17 -0000

OH SNAP! WAY TO GO TJ!

Re: Laura Trio Mega Deal Could Change the Face of Downtown Jacksonville

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:38:57 -0000

June 27th is a Sunday. You gotta correct that dude. June 24 is what you mean. This is a turning point in the history of our downtown. You cannot over estimate the effect of this projects success. As I understand this aside from historic trust money (possibly) they are not asking the city for cash.

Re: Urban Jacksonville Weekly #52 – Abel Harding Guests

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:05:34 -0000

BLACKSHEEP

Re: Urban News and Linkage: The Heads in a Jar Edition

TheUrbanCore — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:11:42 -0000

Unabomber is a founding host.

Re: BBB Warehouse in Springfield to Close, Zombie Bikes and Burro Gabs to Relocate

TheUrbanCore — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:56:02 -0000

No idea. I know there was an uptick in interest so hopefully something moves in but I am not aware of anything certain.

Re: BBB Warehouse in Springfield to Close, Zombie Bikes and Burro Gabs to Relocate

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:44:25 -0000

It was a great run. Mack from SRG should be congratulated on having enough patience and thoughtfulness to keep it open for as long as it was there. It was a great space for this use and I think it is now a place. That is because the boys worked hard and did good things. Hopefully something cool will replace it and the Bees will all find a great new hive. Number One Comeback.

Re: Breakfast in Jacksonville and the Urban Core

TheUrbanCore — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:30:55 -0000

I agree about Zodiac. Also like Tommys on Walnut. Try those if you haven't yet.

Re: Live Urban Jacksonville Weekly 50th Episode and Other Cool Events In Your City

TheUrbanCore — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:41:25 -0000

We can talk about Ian taking over. Going to be a great time. I will have lots of FRAM, RAM, RAP, and other loot.

Re: A Parking and Loading Win for Downtown and ArtWalk

TheUrbanCore — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:17:12 -0000

SUPER NEWS! ARTISTS! DOWNTOWN! WIN!

Re: Urban Jacksonville Weekly #48 â€“ 2010 Predictions for Jacksonville

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:46:46 -0000

those "so comfy you dont know they are there" shades are anamoly. just saying

Re: 20 Urban Jacksonville Predictions for 2010

TheUrbanCore — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:11:19 -0000

It says in ways you haven't experienced, so how would you know anyway? Design can change anything/everything. I love the thought of FCCJ hipsters. Tuition is going to go up if we start talking like that.

Re: Urban Jacksonville Weekly #44 â€“ Burro Bags

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:45:12 -0000

Great show. The BBB Show was a lot of fun last year. Buy a raffle ticket and go home with something hand made on Main St. I don't see the controversy in the ad except that the model prob would have been better fit with a back pack.

Re: Urban Jacksonville Weekly #34 – Bring Your Own Topic and New Time Slot for the Show!

TheUrbanCore — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:11:19 -0000

Good stuff. I like the people who don't listen but voted. Honesty will get you everywhere. Looking forward to the new slot.

Re: Uptown Market in Springfield Now Open

TheUrbanCore — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:46:13 -0000

No worries Jack! I am the one who screwed it up, plus you can always come in the back door (or jack door...sorry). Anyway. I have temporary signs for tomorrow, before ninja mark george gets us settled in with the wayfindage.

Re: Uptown Market in Springfield Now Open

TheUrbanCore — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:00:54 -0000

I also love when a video's still shot is something cool. This time its one of our best features!

Re: Uptown Market in Springfield Now Open

TheUrbanCore — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:58:19 -0000

I screwed up on a few pieces of info but mostly want to say enter at the door closest to the corner on Main. Thanks for the love! Great first day. THE UM CREW

Re: Urban Jacksonville Weekly Episode #33 – Operation Backpack

TheUrbanCore — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:45:59 -0000

great podcast UJW drops the knowledge on local and statewide foster care. get involved for only $3 with a back pack donation!

Re: Urban Jacksonville Weekly Episode #32 – Dog Days

TheUrbanCore — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:42:18 -0000

FRISBEE DOGS! When is yesterday's show going to be posted, as soon as project backpack is over? TIghten UP!

Re: Urban Jacksonville on WJCT’s First Coast Connect Today at 9:00am

TheUrbanCore — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:59:46 -0000

Tuned in DAWG!

Re: Open House: Artists Looking for Downtown Studio/Exhibition Space

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:30:47 -0000

yep. you got to find good alt funding too. selling your paintings and taking your cut and cutting in the facility/landlord can be tough and drive up prices. art sales don't pay rent. ask anyone. you have to find other sources, rent parties/cover charges for events, sponsors, grants (like its that easy, I know)...art in the age? that is a cool store. we have all those things here just not under one roof. reminds me of the reax store in tampa. we will get there. yep.

Re: Open House: Artists Looking for Downtown Studio/Exhibition Space

TheUrbanCore — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:47:12 -0000

@chad getting people to support and buy anything is a tough proposition in our macro-economic-condition, however for most people like me and people I am around spending money on really meaningful local things are the only non-sustenance purchases we make. Anthropologically speaking nothing makes me feel better or cooler than buying local art that one day my kids will thank me for handing down, like I do when my mom gives me some cool thing from her past. Some artists and crafts people make money at events like art walk and ram but those are mostly folks who have found things that people want to cherish as possessions at an accessible price. No easy feat but ultimately, I think, attainable. I also think that artists need to trade work more. Get some inventory out of the studio and bring in and expose some compatriots. Anyway been thinking about it lately obvs. Keep working duval.

Re: I’m Speaking at Content, Conversion, Community: The Keys to Online Marketing

TheUrbanCore — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:55:27 -0000

15,000 more followers in one hour! How does he do it?