The retired CEO of Jacksonville-based trucking company Landstar is planning a restaurant complex with pickleball courts, a stage and more in Mayport.
James Gattoni, who retired in 2024 after 28 years with Landstar, said Feb. 10 he was targeting a spring 2027 opening for the restaurant at 2989 Mayport Road. The site is near the Wonderland Drive intersection north of Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park.
Gattoni said the idea of opening a food and beverage operation came to him after he retired. He said the restaurant would be the draw for the establishment, which he strives to make into gathering spot for families to enjoy evenings outdoors listening to music. He also expects to have a 7-by-14 foot outdoor LED a screen for watching sports.
“We want to be a restaurant and community space first, and pickleball will be second,” he said…