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Nestled in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville’s Cathedral District, St. John’s Cathedral has long been caring for its congregation’s spiritual well-being.

The Gates of Riverside, the multi-story office building could see a two-building expansion following the Downtown Development Review Board’s unanimous approval of new plans.

The company will keep its name for now after being acquired by The Wells Companies.

In an interview with Invest:, Benjamin Hakimian, CEO of Hakimian Holdings.

It is the Jacksonville-based company’s 38th shopping center in the Northeast Florida-Southeast Georgia region.

Jacksonville-based Hakimian Holdings Inc. wants to add two buildings at its riverfront 245 Riverside Ave.

The 136,853-square-foot, six-story structure next to the new Fidelity National Information Services Inc. headquarters is more than 90% occupied.

Hakimian is hot on Mandarian — and this acquisition has a synergistic value.

From car parts to shopping centers, Ben Hakimian has “always had a high achieving mindset.”

The Jacksonville-based developer will upgrade and expand the retail space and sell some acreage for apartments.