In the letter, which was published by News4Jax, TIAA Bank’s executive vice president, Mark G. Baum, writes that controlling interest of the bank will be sold to new investors and will change its legal name to EverBank. The company requested that TIAA Bank Field be renamed EverBank Stadium.
It’s a blast to the past for Jaguars fans, who watched their team play at EverBank Field for nearly a decade before it was renamed TIAA Bank Field in 2018. Prior to that, the stadium had two stints with the title Jacksonville Municipal Stadium and nine years as Alltel Stadium.
In the years since the stadium became EverBank Field in 2010, it has been referred to as “The Bank” by fans. Even the team has embraced the nickname, selling “Bundle at The Bank” ticket packages. With EverBank set to take the title again in Jacksonville, “The Bank” moniker stands to stick around.
Mark Lamping says a stadium deal in the second quarter of 2024 would “line up pretty well” for the Jaguars.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are hopeful they can reach a deal with the City of Jacksonville on a massive renovation of TIAA Bank Field. Jaguars president Mark Lamping doesn’t see it happening in 2023, though.
In an interview with 1010XL, Lamping said the team hasn’t set any deadlines for its negotiations with the city and he doubts that a deal will be done by October when he says the team will need to decide whether it continues investing in stadium design.
Lamping did offer a timeline that would work out well for the Jaguars, though.
“If we could get something done second quarter next year, it lines up pretty well,” Lamping said. “We could go to the owners’ meeting, try get approval next May.
“We’re all searching for the same thing, a deal that makes sense for the City of Jacksonville, makes sense for all the residents of the City of Jacksonville and all of Duval County, that works for the Jaguars, and works for the National Football League.”
Negotiations with the city haven’t started yet as mayor-elect Donna Deegan won’t take office until July. For now, the Jaguars are meeting with members of the community to discuss the project, which is expected to cost about $2 billion. The Jaguars plan to ask the city to cover about half of that cost.
Earlier this week, Deegan applauded the Jaguars for meeting with the community ahead of the negotiations and said she’s optimistic about the upcoming talks.
The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled back the curtain on their ambitious effort to renovate TIAA Bank Field, revealing renderings of the proposed project last week. While the renderings of the stadium showed massive transformations in many ways, the principal designer of the project wanted to assure Jaguars fans one thing wasn’t changing.
The Jaguars added pools to their stadium in 2014, introducing an NFL fan experience that was unique to Jacksonville. While the cabanas and pools are not as prominent in the renderings released by the Jaguars last week, a few managed to spot them in the images.
What makes the pools a little less prominent in the new design is a sizable expansion of the deck below and the addition of a roof on the stadium.
“On that north end, just below where those pools are, we’re lifting that portion of the seating bowl and creating a new club space and a new bar space there at the concourse level,” Broeder said.
If the costly project comes to fruition, the swimming pools will likely no longer be the first thing people spot at TIAA Bank Field. But don’t worry: If you haven’t had your turn in the cabanas, you’ve still got plenty of time to enjoy a swim during a Jaguars game.
Jaguars president Mark Lamping will hold 14 town hall meetings around Jacksonville to hear from the public about the stadium renovations.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting out ahead of the future battle to win support among residents for a massive renovation of TIAA Bank Field.
Eventually, the Jaguars will need taxpayers to approve a huge chunk of public funding for the project. To answer questions, get feedback, and hear opinions from Jacksonville residents and Jaguars fans, the team announced Wednesday that it’ll spend nearly two weeks holding “community huddles” around the city.
Here are the dates, locations, and times for all 14 of the huddles, which will have Jaguars president Mark Lamping in attendance.
June 17: Deerwood Country Club – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 17: Atlantic Beach Country Club – 5-6:30 p.m.
June 19: Community First Igloo – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 19: Fairfield Inn & Suites Jacksonville West – 5-6:30 p.m.
June 20: Grounds of Grace – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 20: Bradham and Brooks Branch Library – 5-6:30 p.m.
June 21: Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 21: Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Library – 5-6:30 p.m.
June 22: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Two years ago, the Jaguars’ Lot J development was shot down in a vote by residents in part because the team did little to no community outreach.
“They should have a lot of town meetings,” Jacksonville City Council member Matt Carlucci told the Florida Times-Union in May. “When you take things out into the community, and are being transparent, that’s how you gain favor with people who are skeptical about the whole thing.
“If you don’t talk to people about it in the open, you’re asking for trouble. Trust is the most important asset that business people and politicians can have. If you do anything that begins to lose that asset, you’re done.”
The Jaguars are seeking to learn from their prior mistakes and earn the public’s trust.
Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne Jr. were among the players excited to see the renderings of the potential TIAA Bank Field renovation.
The Jacksonville Jaguars offered a first glimpse at the massive renovation of TIAA Bank Field they’re hoping will happen in the next few years. The futuristic looking project earned mostly positive reviews, including excited reactions from a few of the team’s players.
Running back Travis Etienne Jr., wide receiver Calvin Ridley, safety Andre Cisco, and special teamer Daniel Thomas were all excited about the renderings posted by the Jaguars on Twitter.
While players on the team are enthusiastic about the potential renovation, the Jaguars will need to secure a deal with the City of Jacksonville and mayor-elect Donna Deegan. The team will also need a significant chunk of funding to come via taxpayers.
In May, Georgia and Florida announced that their football rivalry will extend its stay in Jacksonville, Florida, through the 2025 season.
Jacksonville is planning to renovate its stadium in the near future, as previously mentioned by outgoing mayor Lenny Curry last month. The proposed changes would necessitate the relocation of the Georgia-Florida game to an alternate venue for both the 20206 and 2027 seasons.
However, if we take a look at the captivating renderings of the project, it becomes clear that the efforts will be well worth it. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently shared a video on YouTube and stunning photos on Twitter, giving us a glimpse into the promising future of TIAA Bank Field.
The Jaguars have not revealed the cost of the proposed renovations, but estimations have suggested it could exceed $1 billion.
According to Jaguars Wire, there’s still plenty of work that needs to be done behind-the-scenes before these renderings can become a reality.
Ultimately, there are still major hurdles for the Jaguars to clear before their envisioned stadium of the future becomes a reality. The team will need to negotiate the terms of the project with the City of Jacksonville and its newly elected mayor Donna Deegan, who is set to take office in July.
Then the Jaguars will need to garner public support for a vote on the usage of taxpayer money on the renovation — however much that ends up being. The team will also need the support of NFL owners, who will need to approve the project.
Despite Georgia coach Kirby Smart’s preference for a home-and-home series format, the rivalry will persist as a neutral-site game for the next three seasons, ensuring the excitement and tradition of the matchup remain intact.
Smart reiterated his desire for a home-and-home series last month.
“I firmly believe that we’ll be able to sign better players by having it as a home-and-home because we’ll have more opportunities to get them to campus.
But, I also think there’s a financial factor that factors into that, with having the game there, and being able to make more money for the university, possibly, there. You have to weigh both those and make really good decisions.”
Each year since 1933, except for 1994 and 1995 when the old Gator Bowl was being renovated, Georgia and Florida have met in Jacksonville. The game was christened “the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” in the early 1950s by Bill Kastelz, sports editor for the Florida Times-Union.
The series dates back to 1904, but Florida doesn’t count that first game, as it occurred before the modern establishment of the university by the Florida legislature in 1905. The first game was played in Macon between Georgia and the Florida Agriculture College, one of four predecessor colleges of Florida, based in Lake City.
Georgia leads the all-time series against Florida 54-44-2. The 2023 matchup will take place on Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET. Per FanDuel, Georgia is a 20.5 point favorite to beat the Gators.
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In 2018, Curry stated that economic impact on the city of Jacksonville topped $30m by hosting the Georgia vs. Florida game.
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The renovated home of the Jaguars could host the NFL draft among other events, according to team president Mark Lamping.
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ plan for a renovated TIAA Bank Field is much more than just adding a roof. In addition to massive concourses, the new stadium project would turn a section of parking lot into a large entertainment district.
While that part of the proposed renovation hasn’t drawn the same attention as renderings of the shiny new stadium, it’s a key part of attracting future events to come to Jacksonville.
“There isn’t a new stadium or arena that’s being built around the country that isn’t being master-planned with an entertainment district that’s part of it,” Jaguars president Mark Lamping said in an interview with the team website.
“These rights holders, the people that make these decisions on where these events go, they want to make sure that their fans, their customers have things to do before, during, and after these events. An investment like this, even as far as the NFL is concerned, puts us in a legitimate position to compete for the NFL draft.”
Securing a long-term home for the annual college football game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs was a consideration in the new design, but Lamping said that the College Football Playoff, international soccer, and concerts could also be hosted by a renovated version of TIAA Bank Field.
What hasn’t been mentioned by the Jaguars is the possibility of bidding to host another Super Bowl. Jacksonville was the site of Super Bowl XXXIX in February 2005, but the city drew criticism for not having the hotel space to accommodate the week of festivities. Cruise ships even docked downtown to provide more rooms for the influx of visitors.
The NFL draft has only recently become a touring event after spending more than five decades in New York City. After back-to-back years in Chicago in 2016 and 2017, the draft has made stops in Philadelphia, Dallas, Nashville, Cleveland, Las Vegas, and Kansas City. The 2024 NFL draft will be held in Detroit with Green Bay up next in 2025.
The Jaguars released renderings of their vision for a renovated TIAA Bank Field.
The Jacksonville Jaguars inched another step closer to a massive renovation of TIAA Bank Field on Wednesday when they released renderings of the potential project to the public.
In a video posted on the team’s YouTube, computer generated images of the team’s envisioned stadium showed a futuristic looking TIAA Bank Field complete with a roof cover of the field.
“We have reached the end of this important and initial phase of this project, the design of the stadium we envision will be the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars and serve our entire community for generations to come,” Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a release.
“From stadium discussions starting in 2016 to the formal process launched in July 2020 and now concluding, our objective has always been the same – lock in a promising future for the Jaguars and help our downtown become an economic engine to lift all of Jacksonville, particularly areas that have been underserved. Being able to share the video and stadium design highlights with the people of Jacksonville is a significant step forward in that effort.”
A price tag for the renovation hasn’t been revealed by the Jaguars, but estimations have suggested it could exceed $1 billion.
Ultimately, there are still major hurdles for the Jaguars to clear before their envisioned stadium of the future becomes a reality. The team will need to negotiate the terms of the project with the City of Jacksonville and its newly elected mayor Donna Deegan, who is set to take office in July.
Then the Jaguars will need to garner public support for a vote on the usage of taxpayer money on the renovation — however much that ends up being. The team will also need the support of NFL owners, who will need to approve the project.
Mark Lamping thinks the Jaguars having Trevor Lawrence could help a stadium renovation deal get done.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are hoping to do a massive renovation of their home stadium, TIAA Bank Field. Standing in their way is a negotiation with the City of Jacksonville for a deal on the construction project that is expected to land in the $600 million to $1 billion range.
Fortunately for the Jaguars, they have Trevor Lawrence.
According to Jaguars team president Mark Lamping, having the 23-year-old Pro Bowl quarterback and a recent playoff victory under their belt should help grease the wheels during renovation negotiations.
“We didn’t plan for the stadium when it was originally opened almost 30 years ago to reach the end of its economic life after a fascinating run in the playoffs with a young quarterback leading it,” Lamping told Jeff Howe of The Athletic. “The reality is when the local NFL team is winning, everybody has a little broader smile on their face, maybe a little more pep in their step, and they sometimes feel like it’s an easier decision to support advancing a major project.”
The Jaguars’ lease of the stadium with the City of Jacksonville runs through the 2029 season. That leaves a decent amount of time for the Jaguars to secure a deal on the renovation project, especially after the University of Florida and University of Georgia committed to playing at TIAA Bank Field in 2024 and 2025 — seemingly guaranteeing that no construction will happen until at least 2026.
Lawrence won’t be going anywhere anytime soon and, barring a sudden collapse, the Jaguars are set to be a contender for a while. If that helps a stadium renovation get done, that’s good news for all parties.
Donna Deegan is set to become the mayor of Jacksonville in July. Here’s where she stands on a renovation of TIAA Bank Field:
Donna Deegan is set to become the first-ever female mayor of Jacksonville after winning a runoff election Tuesday. While it’s historic news for the largest city in Florida, it’s also set to have significant implications for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jaguars are in the midst of planning a massive renovation of their home stadium, TIAA Bank Field. Outgoing Mayor Lenny Curry said that negotiations with the city have already begun, but it’ll be up to the next administration to get a deal across the finish line.
So where does Deegan stand on the pricey construction project at TIAA Bank Field? She offered plenty of perspective during her time on the campaign trail.
“Listen, you know, I used to go to the Jacksonville Bulls games back when we had the USFL here, right? I remember Colts fever. I remember all those efforts to get NFL teams all those years, and I certainly remember that absolutely impossible, improbable night that we were all sitting on the anchor desk, and Jacksonville did the impossible and got the Jaguars. I’ve been sitting in that stadium in the north end zone for years with people from every walk of life in this city who love the Jaguars and have positive feelings for each other.
“And I guess I’m saying all that because Jacksonville is a can-do city when we work together to do things. And I believe — I’ve spoken with Shad Khan — I believe he wants to be part of that Jacksonville Renaissance story. But here’s the bottom line: We have to have someone who is willing to negotiate on behalf of the city. It can’t just be OK, here’s my wallet, I’ll open it and take out what you like.
“I think that any businessman, or businesswoman, would respect someone who would negotiate with them in good faith on behalf of the city and that’s what we have to do. We’ve got a lot of needs in this city and we have to take a much larger view. There are many needs that we have, and it can’t just be about the stadium, it has to be about more than that. And I would certainly hope that the Jaguars would sign a long-term lease on the stadium. I want to keep the stadium and city hands, there’s a lot of things we can do with it, but I think we need some commitments there.”
“I think there are a number of people that negotiate with the NFL on a regular basis. We would bring in the best negotiators. I don’t have a name for you right now. But we are going to bring in the people who do that work.
“You know, frankly, I just think that to have the same person who brought us Lot J as a great option for our city to negotiate that deal is really probably not the best thing for us.
“I think we need to make sure we’re bringing in the people that are used to dealing with the NFL. That’s what I’m talking about when I say you bring in the best people. No matter where they’re from, bring in the best people to negotiate that deal.
“I will very intentionally also go after private money for this. I’m hoping we can build a lot of private investment in this. But I think it’s going to be a combination of private money, city money, Mr. Khan and the NFL. It’s going to be a combination of those things. For me to negotiate that here would be a mistake.”
Deegan later said in that interview that she would like TIAA Bank Field to continue to be owned by Jacksonville and leased to the Jaguars:
“I would like for the stadium to remain city-owned. I love the thought of being able to go after college playoff games and other uses for that stadium, using it for city purposes as well. You know, I think I understand the public sentiment about all this. I really do. I think that my job will be to get the best deal for the city, but also to go out there and listen to what folks are saying in the communities and try to make sure that we bring people into the process.
“That’s true of anything with our city. If you can communicate with people, listen to them, bring them into the process and have everybody understand why you’re leading the way you’re leading, at the very least, there’s less confusion and there’s less feeling that there’s a wall between us in and them.”
Finally, Deegan said in a short statement last week that she expects the Jaguars to continue to play in Jacksonville during construction. In an interview with 1010XL, Curry invited speculation about a temporary home for the Jaguars when he said the team will be forced to play elsewhere for two years because of the project.
