City council considers Lighthouse Garage facelift in Downtown Jacksonville [Video]

A downtown Jacksonville landmark could soon get a facelift. The former First Baptist Church Lighthouse Garage could soon become more than just a spot to park, but only if City Council signs off on the deal.

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Plans show the developer will renovate the existing garage and add storefronts including a restaurant.

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The proposal is back on the city council agenda Tuesday night.

Roaming Ronin food truck is one of many small businesses downtown that appreciate the potential growth. He’s stationed two times a week at James Weldon Johnson Park.

“We do really good down here at JWJ. The opportunities they provide for us to come out and serve,” Nic Evans, the owner, said. “As long as the city develops businesses like this and provides parking for other small business to attach to it — I think everyone will flourish.”

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