For a property that has already survived two failed sale attempts, the future of Duval County Public Schools’ Southbank headquarters is once again up for negotiation. The Jacksonville riverfront site, covering nearly five acres in one of the city’s most prominent locations, is now headed toward a potential sale after the School Board unanimously approved a new agreement with Ashco Inc. According to an online report by News4JAX, the latest deal could eventually open the door to a major redevelopment, with hotels, condominiums, retail and residential projects all possible under the proposed terms. But for now, the property’s next chapter remains far from certain.
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