Published: May 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Darien “Jack” Jackson says his new Dapper D’s concept is ready to open in Downtown Jacksonville’s Elbow district—nearly a year later than he originally expected. “We had our plans ready in July, and they didn’t get approved to November,” Jackson said, calling permitting the first major hurdle. The former 11 Ocean space is now a two-level operation: cheesesteaks downstairs and a cigar lounge experience upstairs.