Jacksonville Night Life

[Ocklawaha]

Without hijacking this thread, think of how the ship or ships could be the DISNEY that Jax doesn't have and Orlando can't have! A highly focused and fun journey into our back yard a few times per week, with rail and bus connecitons and packages available. Hell, have a direct AIR-SHIP-JTA motor coach picking up whole flights of charter passengers at JIA. Get all these folks downtown. Think about 3 times a week cruises, that means 7 days a week, people would start gathering for the next sailing. The waterfront, the clubs, bars, restaurants the whole of downtown would undergo a change. What I'm saying in keeping with the spirit of this thread is that with major cruises leaving from the downtown waterfront several times in or out per week, We'd have a hard time keeping downtown low key. Downtown would take off like moodys goose. Just add streetcars and jump back and WOW...

OCKLAWAHA

[ProjectMaximus]

Without hijacking this thread, think of how the ship or ships could be the DISNEY that Jax doesn't have and Orlando can't have! A highly focused and fun journey into our back yard a few times per week, with rail and bus connecitons and packages available. Hell, have a direct AIR-SHIP-JTA motor coach picking up whole flights of charter passengers at JIA. Get all these folks downtown. Think about 3 times a week cruises, that means 7 days a week, people would start gathering for the next sailing. The waterfront, the clubs, bars, restaurants the whole of downtown would undergo a change. What I'm saying in keeping with the spirit of this thread is that with major cruises leaving from the downtown waterfront several times in or out per week, We'd have a hard time keeping downtown low key. Downtown would take off like moodys goose. Just add streetcars and jump back and WOW...

OCKLAWAHA

You're a creative visionary, Ock. I don't know if everything that you say will work, but I sure enjoy reading it. 

[toneloc007]

What's the loophole for serving afterhours? Aren't private clubs that require to have a membership able to pull this off?

There is a $10,000 fee for being able to serve 'til 3a.m.  I know the person that handles the area of liquor licenses and was informed that we can serve til 3 a.m. for that fee.  Maybe if people did some more research they'd find out more than just assuming things.

Im still calling shenanigans.. Liquor licenses in Duval County cost around the $200,000 range, if it was only $10,000 more to serve for an hour more, why wouldnt most bars in Jacksonville do it?  Show me where this is stated. So far you're just blowing smoke.  Can anyone tell me a bar in Jax that serves liquor til 3am?  hmmm.

We're meeting today with the City Planner  and I'll be asking about this.  I asked my partner that got his information and he doesn't seem to be to sure about this....now...lol.  So I'll give you an update if I get an answer on this today. 

[toneloc007]

If you are looking at something around Marks, hopefully you are looking at one of the buildings that has a downstairs and upstairs. I am not sure how you would keep the sound out, but you could have your VIP section upstairs, and your coffee bar/ general public area downstairs. If you can afford it, invest heavily into lighting. Club Paris used to have a  great light show, and I know of no where else in town that replaces that void. I have seen too many places with hodge podge lighting thrown up on trussing that looks like it could fall at any minute. Maybe some ambient LED lighting around the bar areas that change color throughout the night. Also, have a kick butt sign out Front. The only thing about Marks is that their sign is not eye catching enough. And please have one techno night a week..lol No top 40 allowed on techno night.

You must be reading our minds, buddy.  Just to give you an idea, the building we're looking at is 20,000 sq.ft. 2 story.  How about that?

can I guess..is it the Bostwick building?

No, its not the Bostwick Bldg...lol

[civil42806]

What's the loophole for serving afterhours? Aren't private clubs that require to have a membership able to pull this off?

There is a $10,000 fee for being able to serve 'til 3a.m.  I know the person that handles the area of liquor licenses and was informed that we can serve til 3 a.m. for that fee.  Maybe if people did some more research they'd find out more than just assuming things.

Im still calling shenanigans.. Liquor licenses in Duval County cost around the $200,000 range, if it was only $10,000 more to serve for an hour more, why wouldnt most bars in Jacksonville do it?  Show me where this is stated. So far you're just blowing smoke.  Can anyone tell me a bar in Jax that serves liquor til 3am?  hmmm.

We're meeting today with the City Planner  and I'll be asking about this.  I asked my partner that got his information and he doesn't seem to be to sure about this....now...lol.  So I'll give you an update if I get an answer on this today. 

Actually I knew of a few in my younger more irresponsible days that locked the doors at 2 am and became private clubs (cough, cough).  But you couldn't leave until 5am.

[The Compound]

What's the loophole for serving afterhours? Aren't private clubs that require to have a membership able to pull this off?

There is a $10,000 fee for being able to serve 'til 3a.m.  I know the person that handles the area of liquor licenses and was informed that we can serve til 3 a.m. for that fee.  Maybe if people did some more research they'd find out more than just assuming things.

Im still calling shenanigans.. Liquor licenses in Duval County cost around the $200,000 range, if it was only $10,000 more to serve for an hour more, why wouldnt most bars in Jacksonville do it?  Show me where this is stated. So far you're just blowing smoke.  Can anyone tell me a bar in Jax that serves liquor til 3am?  hmmm.

We're meeting today with the City Planner  and I'll be asking about this.  I asked my partner that got his information and he doesn't seem to be to sure about this....now...lol.  So I'll give you an update if I get an answer on this today. 

Actually I knew of a few in my younger more irresponsible days that locked the doors at 2 am and became private clubs (cough, cough).  But you couldn't leave until 5am.

True, but they didnt serve liquor.

[thelakelander]

Is this the location?

Appollo Hospitality, LLC received a Waiver of Minimum Distance Requirements for a Liquor License Location at 119 E. Forsyth St.  The as yet unnamed lounge is located across the street from the Florida Theatre and is 270 feet from First Presbyterian Church at 118 E. Monroe St. City Code requires a minimum distance of 1,500 feet from a church for the service of alcoholic beverage, but several other waivers have been previously granted in the Riverfront District, including the Ivy Ultra bar location on East Bay Street.

Half of the bottom floor of the 10,000 square-foot building will be converted into what developer George Albertelli called a venue that will be “more intimate than those that currently exist.”

He also said he and his son, Jason, who will manage the lounge, believe the interior with its exposed brick offers a lot of possibilities. No exterior changes will be made other than the installation of an awning and possibly outdoor seating.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=50893

[toneloc007]

Is this the location?

Appollo Hospitality, LLC received a Waiver of Minimum Distance Requirements for a Liquor License Location at 119 E. Forsyth St.  The as yet unnamed lounge is located across the street from the Florida Theatre and is 270 feet from First Presbyterian Church at 118 E. Monroe St. City Code requires a minimum distance of 1,500 feet from a church for the service of alcoholic beverage, but several other waivers have been previously granted in the Riverfront District, including the Ivy Ultra bar location on East Bay Street.

Half of the bottom floor of the 10,000 square-foot building will be converted into what developer George Albertelli called a venue that will be “more intimate than those that currently exist.”

He also said he and his son, Jason, who will manage the lounge, believe the interior with its exposed brick offers a lot of possibilities. No exterior changes will be made other than the installation of an awning and possibly outdoor seating.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=50893

No, can't say thats us. 

[David]

Is this it?

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[BridgeTroll]

Is this the location?

Appollo Hospitality, LLC received a Waiver of Minimum Distance Requirements for a Liquor License Location at 119 E. Forsyth St.  The as yet unnamed lounge is located across the street from the Florida Theatre and is 270 feet from First Presbyterian Church at 118 E. Monroe St. City Code requires a minimum distance of 1,500 feet from a church for the service of alcoholic beverage, but several other waivers have been previously granted in the Riverfront District, including the Ivy Ultra bar location on East Bay Street.

Half of the bottom floor of the 10,000 square-foot building will be converted into what developer George Albertelli called a venue that will be “more intimate than those that currently exist.”

He also said he and his son, Jason, who will manage the lounge, believe the interior with its exposed brick offers a lot of possibilities. No exterior changes will be made other than the installation of an awning and possibly outdoor seating.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=50893

Very cool!  Wahoo!  maybe we will get a walkable entertainment district afterall...

[David]

How about this one....



is that it?

[David]

Is this the location?

Appollo Hospitality, LLC received a Waiver of Minimum Distance Requirements for a Liquor License Location at 119 E. Forsyth St.  The as yet unnamed lounge is located across the street from the Florida Theatre and is 270 feet from First Presbyterian Church at 118 E. Monroe St. City Code requires a minimum distance of 1,500 feet from a church for the service of alcoholic beverage, but several other waivers have been previously granted in the Riverfront District, including the Ivy Ultra bar location on East Bay Street.

Half of the bottom floor of the 10,000 square-foot building will be converted into what developer George Albertelli called a venue that will be “more intimate than those that currently exist.”

He also said he and his son, Jason, who will manage the lounge, believe the interior with its exposed brick offers a lot of possibilities. No exterior changes will be made other than the installation of an awning and possibly outdoor seating.

http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=50893

Very cool!  Wahoo!  maybe we will get a walkable entertainment district afterall...

It's getting there. All we need are some late night places to eat (thanks for the false hope nikki g's!) and maybe another alternative to the marks/dive crowd to cater to those with different taste

[Coolyfett]

Is this the location?

Riverfront District

Aww Finally!! The actually name of the district spoken into light!!!!

And GOD said...let there be a "Riverfront District".....and it came to pass.

[Doctor_K]

Very cool!  Wahoo!  maybe we will get a walkable entertainment district afterall...

Hear hear!  And as this is 'coming to pass,' let us not forget appropriate downtown signage to direct people to said destination.  As we pray to Our Lady of the Blessed Wayfaring Signage...