Any word on either of their status? I know it was talked about that Nicky G's would open late this month, but I'm guessing that's not going to happen.
Neither has opened, but Nicky G's does have a new sign up on the building.
Yes, a sign is up. Peeked in the windows Sunday. They had coolers and stuff inside, but not installed. Big TV's were up over the bar area. LOTS of clean up work to do. The place does look good. Way farther along than Fudd's at the Landing....LOL ;D
Metropolis looks the same as a few weeks ago, from outside anyway.
Too bad they could not have been open for this weekend's game. There will be a record breaking crowd at the Stadium on Saturday. Go Noles!!!
Of course, they had to bring in Alabama to sell out the place. FSU didnt even sell out the Gator Bowl when the were here for the ACC Championship as I recall. ;)
I think the Tide win this game in a walk, BTW.
I might have to pull out the camera this weekend. Downtown should be alive with Alabama coming to town.
Both schools got the same alotment of tickets....it should be a balanced crowd. Unlike the FL/GA game there will be many more people from out of town. According to the local press a much larger local economic impact than the FL/GA game. We will see. Anyway you look at it, Downtown will be busy this weekend.
and just so GatorNation understands, they actually expect record attendance....more then FL/GA draws even!
Quote from: tufsu1 on September 27, 2007, 11:15:26 AM
and just so GatorNation understands, they actually expect record attendance....more then FL/GA draws even!
I am sure the Fl/Ga game will try and top it if they can.
I wonder if JSO will close every street except State and Union?
Quote from: fsujax on September 27, 2007, 11:03:15 AM
Both schools got the same alotment of tickets....it should be a balanced crowd. Unlike the FL/GA game there will be many more people from out of town. According to the local press a much larger local economic impact than the FL/GA game. We will see. Anyway you look at it, Downtown will be busy this weekend.
We will see how the fans break down. It should be overwhelmingly FSU given the relative proximities of the schools. Either way, it is great for downtown and I wish we could make this an annual event. And, I was just messing with you FSU boys. ;D
It's OK Riverside....I hear it all the time from my Gator buds....
I geel your pain FSUJax. My entire family is full of Gator fans and I'm the sole FSU fan. I'm suprised they even claim me as a relative! Does help to keep things lively though...!
Hold on there FSU fans, a record-breaking weekend?? If it happens I will be very impressed and happy that another successful game has come to jacksonville, but Gainesville pretty much empties out every year for FLA/GA. I'm already dreading the drive up, which takes an extra hour because of traffic in Starke. I wish I could be there this weekend to see the festivities, but we'll decide who has the bigger weekend on October 29th.
I haven't heard of any official counts as far as economic impact, but we do know that the stadium set an all-time attendance record. GO NOLES!!!!! The stadium was packed full. The atmosphere was great.
How was the downtown nightlife scene this past weekend?
Quote from: thelakelander on October 01, 2007, 04:58:42 PM
How was the downtown nightlife scene this past weekend?
It was pretty good - Mark's and Dive Bar seemed to have a pretty good crowd (I walked by, but didn't go in)
Quote from: Lunican on September 27, 2007, 11:43:46 AM
I wonder if JSO will close every street except State and Union?
It's funny you should mention that. After the game, I went home in the peak of the traffic exiting the stadium, and it was the fastest I've ever left the sports complex. The funny thing - it seemed like less streets were closed.
On a side note, every meter within 300 miles of the landing had a bag on it or a JSO car parked at it.
Quote from: thelakelander on October 01, 2007, 04:58:42 PM
How was the downtown nightlife scene this past weekend?
i was at tsi that night and it seemed like there were less people than normal. of course, the usual crowd at tsi seems like the type that would be turned away by large football crowds.
The city closed off all the on street parking and charged $5 to use the courthouse parking lot, which is normally free at night.
There were less people on Bay Street than a regular night.
Quote from: Lunican on October 08, 2007, 10:39:41 AM
The city closed off all the on street parking and charged $5 to use the courthouse parking lot, which is normally free at night.
There were less people on Bay Street than a regular night.
i think by the time i made it to tsi, they had re-opened the on-street parking, but i could see how it could cut down the patronage.