Jacksonville vs Sarasota: Revitalizing Downtown

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Downtown Sarasota has become one of the hottest urban districts in the State of Florida. It's streets are now lined with sidewalk cafes, boutique retail shops, manicured green spaces and apartment/condominium towers. Can Jacksonville learn anything from the urban core of a metropolitan area with 1/2 the residents? Take a look and give us your opinion.



Palm Avenue: The Roaring Twenties!



In the Roaring twenties Palm Avenue was Sarasota’s most prestigious address in downtown Sarasota and it still is today. One can enjoy fine dining, gallery opening’s, eclectic fashion, contemporary jewelry, antiques, upscale hair salons and spa’s and so much more- creativity at it’s best. Lined with palm tree’s Palm Avenue is great for walking and shopping, enjoying live performances and special events like “Live it’s Friday Night” and the Chilllounge Party. - See more at: http://www.dsasarasota.com/districts/palm-avenue#sthash.1CQ4itRk.dpuf
























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