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An Introduction to
Jacksonville: Bold New City of the South?
Episode 3, Jacksonville: Bold New City of the South?, visits host Al Letson’s hometown and explores the colossal city of Jacksonville, Florida. We look at how the past and present vie to shape the future of Florida’s First Coast and try to capture some of the City’s spirit. Unlike previous State of the Re:Union episodes, our Jacksonville show uses three major stories to confront the difficult issue of race in the South. Through the perspectives and experiences of the area’s residents we look to answer the question, “Is Jacksonville the bold new city of the South?”
Listen to Excerpts from this Episode
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July 12, 2009 3:35 pm
An Interview with Tony AllegrettiTony Allegretti has been a driving force in growing revitalization and cultural development of Jacksonville’s downtown and Riverside areas. Al Letson sat down with Tony to get his perspective on the city and provide an overview for people not familiar with the area.
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July 8, 2009 8:06 pm
Burro Bags in Jacksonville, FL: Pedaling Their Innovative Product to the World at LargeMatt Bort and Chris Williams had a need. After filling their need with ingenuity, practicality and some sewing chops, they had a business. Burro Bags has fans, they may call them paying customers, from all over the world. Their start-up began by offering handmade messenger bags made with recycled materials from such items as old
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July 7, 2009 2:33 pm
Recreating Jacksonville: The Urban Facelift ProjectThe Urban Facelift project, by the Content Design Group, showcases the potential of under-appreciated and often neglected buildings in Jacksonville. Several sketches are now available for the public to see. http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2009-may-recreating-jacksonville-the-urban-facelift-project
