That was great, FBT. Thanks for taking the time to do that! I can't wait to see all the improvements on Sunday ticket!!! (The wife is not aware yet that we're getting the direct tv package yet, so everyone keep yer big mouths shut)


Just to bounce off what you said about growing Jacksonville, it takes investment to grow a city, or anything for that matter. So long as the investment is done right, the long run payoff is worth the short run cost/debt.


Like you mentioned, improving the "front door" can add incentive to other investors to come in and provide high end housing plans. I think sometimes citizens look at municipal spending only with a short term mind set, which is a shame.


Another question I have, would the eventual upgrade of the ship yard be a first step towards constructing residential high rises near the facility? My step dad once mentioned there were such plans a few years back, but apparently the fizzled out?

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