It's been ten years since the SB was here and there actually has been a lot of development around the area, including a whole lot more hotels than there were before. I can understand why visitors here would feel like there's nothing to do locally, especially if the weather turns inclement. The downtown area would have to dramatically change for that perception to go away too. The shipyard development would be a big step, but only a step. If you've lived in J'ville very long then you know that the main reason for staying away from downtown after dark is the high crime percentage... particularly on the north side of downtown. A whole lot would need to change before anyone who's old enough to know better is going to 'hang out' down town.

 

Frankly, I get nervous when I hear the the owner being used in sentences about the team playing in London and 'change'. It could happen.

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