First Baptist Demolished for Publix Tower

Downtown’s getting a major makeover as demolition begins on the old First Baptist Church auditorium at 19 W. Beaver St. — making way for Gateway Jax’s $750M Pearl Square development, complete with apartments and, crucially, a Publix. Developers say the grocery anchor is non-negotiable for the project’s success, turning this site into the heart of a thriving new urban district. PCL Construction is already on the job, clearing the ground for what promises to be downtown’s next big thing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c2689500faf96df