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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.

James D. Little, of Gifted Hands Automotive, was one of more than 450 entrepreneurs to participate in the first sessions of Mayor Brown's Business Builder on Feb. 7, 2012.

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

Mayor Brown is joined by Gator Bowl coaches, Dan Mullen of Mississippi State and Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern University, for a press conference about the Jan. 1 event. The Gator Bowl is a strong Jacksonville tradition in its 68th year.

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.

In this video, City of Jacksonville cameras give viewers an up-close look outside and inside the USS Bataan right before the Navy-Marine Corps Classic. The Florida Gators and the Georgetown Hoyas battled it out on the basketball court built just for the game on the deck of the USS Bataan.

The USS Bataan was docked for several days at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville is said to be one of the most military friendly towns in the nation.

Mayor Alvin Brown's $11 million reinvestment fund to promote Downtown revitalization and citywide job growth is now official. Learn more at www.coj.net/Reinvestment

Joining the mayor were City Council members Don Redman and Lori Boyer; Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Chairman Donald Harris and Vice Chair Oliver Barakat; Tony Allegretti, a DIA board member and the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce's director of downtown engagement; Preston Haskell, founder and chairman of The Haskell Co.; Dr. Chester Aikens, a Downtown-based practitioner who also served on the mayor's Downtown transition committee; Terry Lorince, executive director of Downtown Vision Inc.; and Traci Jenks, president of NAIOP of Northeast Florida.

Mayor Brown has made revitalizing Downtown a strategic priority. His initiatives to improve the city's economic development activities and create the Downtown Investment Authority won strong approval from Council, the Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott. A recent survey of residents by the JAX2025 initiative to create a community vision for Jacksonville's future found that their top issue is improving Downtown Jacksonville.

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Joined by Jacksonville's major pet partner leaders at Animal Care and Protective Services on Tuesday morning, Mayor Alvin Brown made an urgent community call for action for dog adoptions. The animal shelter currently has 90 dogs available for adoption, and has had to open additional dog kennels otherwise used for holding purposes, such as for strays or medical services.

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The City of Jacksonville is hosting the 2013 Week of Valor to honor the service and sacrifice of our city's military and veteran community. For more information on the 2013 Week of Valor, click here: http://ow.ly/qydoW

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Mayor Alvin Brown is alerting local Jacksonville and national news channels about the dangers of Tropical Storm Beryl. The mayor is urging all resident and visitors to stay out of the ocean and beaches area. He is also requesting that residents call 9-1-1 for any downed power lines--do not approach the lines because they could still be live. Mayor Brown also urges drivers to stay off the roads unless if absolutely necessary, and also asks drivers not to drive through standing water because it could cause great bodily harm due to the depth and danger associated with it.

• Citizens are asked to report ALL storm related damage to 904-630-CITY (2489) -- blocked roads; damage to buildings; downed trees; flooding.

• Citizens are asked to report ALL power outages to JEA, the local power utility, at 904-665-6000 -- crews worked overnight, and additional crews are coming online this morning

• Please follow updates on Twitter at @CityofJax and @MayorAlvinBrown or by using the trending terms #Beryl and #jaxready. Also, follow facebook.com/MayorAlvinBrown and facebook.com/CityofJacksonville.

• 630-CITY will continue to take calls throughout the day. Check JaxReady.org for updated information as it becomes available.

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.

Former NFL cornerback Eugene Profit shared his story and business plan with aspiring business owners. Mr. Profit is the founder of Profit Investments. He was a guest speaker at Mayor Brown's Business Builder in May 2012.

Mayor Brown's Business Builder is a program designed to help small businesses gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed and to help connect entrepreneurs with capital and credit. Seminars and workshops provide an opportunity for small business owners to navigate the array of private and government resources available to help businesses succeed.