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As a large crowd at The Jacksonville Landing sipped on some cool Slurpees, the signature frozen drink from 7-Eleven, Mayor Alvin Brown welcomed news that 80 convenience stores will open over the next few years in the First Coast.

This footage was shot Nov. 14, 2011, as Mayor Brown helped to launch one of the most recognized holiday fund drives.

Mayor Alvin Brown appeared with leading members of the Jacksonville business community to unveil legislation aimed at reforming the city's economic development structure and policy to help create jobs and revitalize Downtown.

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City savings of $11 million to be reinvested

Mayor Alvin Brown has created a plan to inject $11 million this year into both Downtown revitalization and job-creating economic improvements across Jacksonville.

Joined by civic and business leaders Tuesday along the Northbank Riverwalk, Mayor Brown committed to investing $9 million in order to leverage private investment that will improve Downtown. An additional $2 million is slated for economic expansion throughout the city.

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Sunshine Week is an annual celebration of the open government laws in Florida. As Sunshine Week wrapped up, Mayor Alvin Brown signed two ethics related Council Bills and announced his intention to create an Office of Public Accountability.

Mayor Alvin Brown has announced three appointments that will increase Jacksonville's ability to attract major sporting events and host activities that will boost the economy and make the city a more vibrant destination.

Visitors to Downtown Jacksonville will soon be able to know more easily and in real time where on-street parking is open. Mayor Alvin Brown and the City of Jacksonville are working with Streetline, a leading provider of innovative parking solutions, to implement the company's smart parking system in certain sections of Downtown. This will allow people with smartphones or computers to find on-street parking spaces in real time, as well as the locations of parking garages and lots.

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