Chamber president
In case you missed it, Tuesday, Dec. 15, was a historic day for the citizens of Palm Coast and Flagler County.
With no public opposition to the proposal from Jacksonville University to expand their reach by adding a Palm Coast campus in Town Center, the Palm Coast City Council approved investing a total of $2.5 million to make the vision a reality. Welcoming Jacksonville University to Palm Coast was yet another step in the right direction for our region. Here’s why:
1. Cementing MedNex’s future and supporting Town Center
Under Mayor Milissa Holland’s leadership, with the support of Sen. Travis Hutson and Rep. Paul Renner, Palm Coast has effectively created a higher education trifecta in Flagler County. Along with Daytona State College, we will soon enjoy the benefits of a physical presence by the University of North Florida and now Jacksonville University in Palm Coast. This is a game changer and will make a lasting difference in this community for years
A New York City investment firm purchased The Retreat at St. Johns apartments near the University of North Florida for $72.75 million on Dec. 21.
Investcorp bought the 420-unit property from Atlanta-based RangeWater Real Estate.
The apartments at 12310 Seacrest Lane were built in 2007. They are at northeast Kernan and Butler boulevards.
The sale was brokered by Walker & Dunlop multifamily specialists Brian Moulder, Bobby Gatling and Dhaval Patel. Walker & Dunlop also handled the financing for the buyer.
The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans from $1,049 to $1,765 per month.
Units include balconies, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, garden tubs with ceramic tile, vinyl wood flooring and recessed LED lighting.
When Mincy Pollock made a pitch to other African-American business owners about joining him as a JAX Chamber member, the response typically was a dismissive why bother shrug.
As much as Pollock sees the chamber as a valuable way for growing his two small businesses Florida Care Insurance and Pollock Group he could understand the skepticism. When I go to the (chamber) meetings, a lot of times, as my grandma would say, I m a fly in a glass of milk, he said. I would go and I would talk to other business owners about Hey, you really should be connected with the chamber, and they have said in the past, It doesn t look like we fit. I don t know if they want us.
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Credit: Florida Times-Union Published: 11:38 AM EST December 20, 2020 Updated: 11:38 AM EST December 20, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. When Mincy Pollock made a pitch to other African-American business owners about joining him as a JAX Chamber member, the response typically was a dismissive why bother shrug.
As much as Pollock sees the chamber as a valuable way for growing his two small businesses Florida Care Insurance and Pollock Group he could understand the skepticism.