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Can it be saved? Frustrated owner doesn’t want to raze old Beacon Journal building Mark J. Price Akron Beacon Journal Michael Mouron doesn’t want to tear down the former Beacon Journal building in downtown Akron. The founder of Capstone Real Estate Investments in Birmingham, Alabama, has sunk nearly $2 million into the property at 44 E. Exchange St. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/11/23/businessman-hopes-someone-can-save-former-beacon-journal-building/69661849007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

This is an old story but I was told that the dispute was not able to be resolved and Johnson Controls is out. Hall of Fame Village work continues, company hopes to resolve Johnson Controls dispute https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/05/20/hall-fame-resort-construction-continues-despite-naming-rights-fight-johnson-controls/9801403002/ But hey, they are getting a Pizza Over (worst pizza around) Pizza Oven being added to Hall of Fame Village Published: Nov. 22, 2022, 12:41 p.m. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/11/pizza-oven-being-added-to-hall-of-fame-village.html?e=04b384150ba93fa19e5b286d3d9842f4&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_rubber_city_daily 2022-11-23&utm_term=Newsletter_rubber_city_daily

Nelson Ledges gets $1.5 million in state funding for improvements Diane Smith Record-Courier Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park in Garrettsville will receive $1.5 million for improvements to the park. The state's Controlling Board approved the funding request, which will be used for the design and construction of a glass observation bridge and a wayfinding system for the trails at the ledges area of the park. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2022/11/18/nelson-ledges-gets-1-5-million-in-state-funding-for-improvements/69661922007/?utm_source=record-courier-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NREC-OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65 Block 9 in downtown Ravenna adds second Airbnb unit Diane Smith Record-Courier The historic Riddle Block 9 in Ravenna is opening its second Airbnb just in time for holiday travel. Melissa Shelton, owner of Riddle Block 9, said the new unit accommodates up to five guests and overlooks downtown Ravenna. The listing was posted just in time for travelers visiting Portage County for Thanksgiving, she said. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2022/11/22/second-airbnb-opening-at-historic-riddle-block-9-in-downtown-ravenna/69656599007/?utm_source=record-courier-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=NREC-OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

As happens with all developments now, there is opposition. Their case for this parcel is that it will disturb the wetlands on the site.

The Enchanted Café in Barberton leaves us spellbound | Local Flavor Mark J. Price Akron Beacon Journal The Enchanted Café truly has magical powers. If a restaurant can make my wife, Susie, like tomatoes, then some form of culinary wizardry must be involved. We recently had a marvelous meal at the family-owned Barberton restaurant at 559 Norton Ave. Tucked behind a tire shop and a defunct convenience store, the nearly hidden diner is across Barber Road from Barberton High School. It’s definitely worth finding. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/11/16/enchanted-cafe-barberton-ohio-worth-seeking-out/69645773007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

BigShots golf, entertainment venue to open this weekend at Firestone Country Club Akron Beacon Journal A high-tech BigShots golf, entertainment and dining venue is opening at Firestone Country Club this weekend. The grand opening is Saturday at BigShots Golf, part of Dallas-based ClubCorp, a virtual-and-actual golf-themed venue. ClubCorp owns and manages the Akron club. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/11/16/bigshots-akron-golf-entertainment-venue-open-firestone-country-club/69651449007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_headline&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

White Pond development plan drives wedge between residents, Akron city officials Anthony Thompson Akron Beacon Journal A battle is intensifying between Akron city officials and concerned residents over a plan to build a new residential and retail development in a wooded area along White Pond on the city's west side. The city plans to sell 65 acres in Ward 4 to Triton Property Ventures for a housing development along White Pond that also is bounded by Interstate 77 and Frank Boulevard, with Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad tracks running parallel along the Frank side. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/11/16/akron-residents-raise-objections-to-citys-white-pond-drive-development-plan-frank-blvd-triton/69647903007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Akron approves demolition of former B.F. Goodrich power plant Mark J. Price Akron Beacon Journal A former symbol of Akron’s industrial strength will tumble to the ground. Akron City Council this week voted unanimously to tear down the old B.F. Goodrich power plant at 538 S. Main St. The city has received nearly $5 million in state grants for the project, which is estimated to cost $6.6 million total. The city authorized Public Service Director Chris Ludle to enter into a contract for the demolition and removal of the structure on the east side of the Ohio & Erie Canal. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/11/10/former-b-f-goodrich-power-plant-to-be-demolished-in-akron/69630107007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Local Flavor: Noisy Oyster Pub makes me as happy as a clam Phil Masturzo Akron Beacon Journal One of my most trusted food informants told me to check out the Noisy Oyster Pub. His review came with high praise. So that’s where I headed on a recent Monday evening, which happened to be burger night at the cozy little pub at the bottom of North Portage Path in Akron’s Merriman Valley. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/lifestyle/food/2022/11/10/noisy-oyster-pub-is-cozy-spot-in-merriman-valley-of-akron/69614122007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Square Scullery dishes delectable, creative fare in Highland Square | Local Flavor Kerry Clawson Akron Beacon Journal My husband and I had a blast at the colorful and eclectic Square Scullery in Akron. The tiny restaurant with 13 seats inside looks pretty unassuming from the outside, located behind the Wendell L. Willkie American Legion Post 19 in Highland Square. But you walk inside to a delightfully warm world where three tables and three bar seats are nestled under faux greenery and flowers hanging from the ceiling, cool lanterns with a natural woven look, kitschy art and a full-wall mural designed with multicolored triangles. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/10/26/great-surprises-in-every-part-of-scratch-meal-at-square-scullery-in-akron/69574188007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

What’s going into former Earth Fare in Montrose? That’s the big question April Helms Akron Beacon Journal The facade has been updated. The parking lot has been fixed up. But the interior is still largely empty. So what is going into the former Earth Fare grocery store in Montrose? The answer, after more than a year of speculation, is still unknown. Local officials and representatives from Stark Enterprises, which owns The Shops of Fairlawn in Montrose, have said that the new tenant still can't be confirmed. In addition to The Shops of Fairlawn, Stark Enterprises owns nearby West Market Plaza and Rosemont Commons, as well as Portage Crossings in Cuyahoga Falls. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2022/10/24/identity-of-a-future-montrose-grocer-is-still-a-mystery/69574992007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_headline&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

BigShots Golf coming to Akron with full restaurant Published: Oct. 05, 2022, 5:30 a.m By Marc Bona, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – BigShots Golf is coming to Akron. The interactive golf experience is similar to Topgolf, a competitor. BigShots will feature a full menu in an onsite restaurant and 44 heated bays where golfers will tee off year-round. It will cover 22,500 square feet and replace the former Hackers Bar & Grill. It bills itself as a “tech-driven entertainment and culinary experience” for all ages and skill levels. The facility, at Firestone Country Club, is scheduled to open this fall to the public, though specific target date remains to be seen. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/10/bigshots-golf-coming-to-akron-with-full-restaurant.html?e=04b384150ba93fa19e5b286d3d9842f4&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_rubber_city_daily 2022-10-05&utm_term=Newsletter_rubber_city_daily

September 29, 2022 02:06 PM Two iconic downtown Akron buildings to be auctioned Dan Shingler Two of downtown Akron's iconic buildings are being put up for auction. The Canal Square building, a 15-story, 112,000-square-foot apartment building with 79 units, is listed for an online auction set for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 with an opening bid of $2.7 million, confirmed Joel Testa, president and COO of Testa Cos., which owns the building. It will be followed to the block by another iconic Akron building in Testa Cos.' portfolio, the former City Center Hotel, known more recently as Ascend. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/two-iconic-downtown-akron-buildings-be-auctioned?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D13994124093027151001301156182160271322|MCORGID%3D138FFF2554E6E7220A4C98C6%40AdobeOrg|TS%3D1664912203&CSAuthResp=1%3A%3A209081%3A37%3A24%3Asuccess%3AE8B536C25855D427ECCA141D76158269

Ravenna planners review site proposal for medical marijuana dispensary Diane Smith Record-Courier Ravenna planners got their first look Tuesday at a proposal for the city's first medical marijuana dispensary. The Ravenna Planning Commission had a preliminary discussion on the site plan. Mayor Frank Seman said a vote on the proposal won't take place until after a public hearing, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Oct. 25. The Ravenna store, at 554 N. Chestnut St., would be the second medical marijuana dispensary in Portage County. A dispensary at 331 E. Main St. in Kent, which will be called Bliss Ohio, was approved by that city's planning commission in August. Wellspring Fields also cultivates medical marijuana from a site on Lake Rockwell Road in Ravenna Township. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2022/09/29/ravenna-planners-review-medical-marijuana-dispensary-site-proposal/69523716007/?utm_source=record-courier-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NREC-OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

Garage panels going up.

Artisan 24th floor (rooftop) view.

FYI, EDG is a design firm, not a contractor.

Ah, thought they played at Silver Lake CC.

September 23, 2022 10:27 AM Martin House property up for sale Dan Shingler It might be back to the drawing board for the former University Club and Martin Center on Fir Hill near the University of Akron's campus. Efforts by Cleveland's Gateway Group and Paran Management, which partnered to lease the former club and turn it into a high-end boutique hotel called Martin House, were submarined by the pandemic, said Gateway chairman Tom Chema. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/martin-house-property-sale-akron

Kent State has an exception golf team. They play at a country club now. Less overhead.

With $20M gift, UA's Polsky vision has grown substantially, but no plans to add to debt The University of Akron's original vision for revitalizing the Polsky building downtown was to open it onto Main Street and add performing arts spaces. Now, with a $20 million commitment from the Knight Foundation, the university is planning a much more substantial renovation to its 400,000-square-foot central downtown building. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/education/2022/09/20/university-of-akron-plan-to-renovate-polsky-building-grows-with-20m-knight-gift-gary-miller/69499613007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Very boring design...

Plans unveiled for Bertram Inn condos in Aurora Ken Lahmers Correspondent AURORA – Plans for conversion of space at the Bertram Inn into 28 luxury condominiums have been introduced to the city’s planning commission, and the panel has accepted preliminary and final site plans for study. Heritage Capital Corp. introduced the plans Sept. 7 for the property at 600 N. Aurora Road. The site encompasses 16.4 acres in the M-1 mixed use zoning district. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/aurora-advocate/2022/09/14/bertram-inn-in-aurora-may-be-site-for-luxury-condos/67998475007/?utm_source=record-courier-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NREC-OHIO-KENTRAVENNA-NLETTER65

Knight Foundation gives UA $20 million to renovate and rename downtown Polsky Building Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal The Knight Foundation is giving the University of Akron $20 million to renovate and rename classroom and learning space at the downtown Polsky Building into a “hub of civic engagement.” The foundation announced the award, along with $11 million in other grants, at its annual philanthropic event in support of the arts in Akron on Sunday evening. The foundation said the newly renovated Polsky Building will bear the names of its founding brothers: John S. and James L. Knight. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/education/2022/09/12/knight-foundation-grants-ua-20-million-for-polsky-bulding-renovation/69485585007/?utm_source=beaconjournal-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NABJ-OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

'Connecting the community': Akron's Temple Israel getting new life as arts-based center Jim Mackinnon Akron Beacon Journal Temple Israel, a mainstay of Akron's Highland Square neighborhood since 1911, is being reenvisioned and redeveloped as a community arts center. Tony Troppe, whose downtown Akron projects include the Blu-Tique Hotel, Blu Jazz+, The Trailhead and more, purchased the Merriman Road property more than a year ago. Work is underway now to clean up the interior as Troppe and partners seek city approval so the project can be completed. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/09/07/akrons-temple-israel-getting-new-life-as-arts-based-connector-tony-troppe-highland-square/65466543007/