Long-abandoned Sax Seafood & Grill building could soon come down

An eyesore at a main entry point to Downtown Jacksonville would be razed under a proposal in review by the Downtown Investment Authority board.

At its July 15 meeting, the board is scheduled to consider whether to spend up to $75,000 to demolish the partially constructed Sax Seafood & Grill at 816 W. Union St.

The derelict building was abandoned while it was being built in the early 2000s and has been vacant since, offering a downtrodden sight for thousands of motorists taking the nearby Union Street exits on Interstate 95. More drivers can see the rear of the building, which is visible from Beaver Street…

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