Cronin Ace Hardware in Fla. to open

Cronin Ace Hardware in Jacksonville, Florida, will have a grand opening celebration April 18-20.

“Our team at Cronin is excited to welcome the Jacksonville community to our store opening,” said Kyle Cronin, manager. “We're offering exclusive sales, special offers and exciting events for everyone.”

Chef George with Daggz authentic sauces will be grilling on Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, said the hardware.

The store said the three days will include:

• Thursday is Contractor Day, featuring a raffle for an EGO Power Plus straight shaft battery string trimmer.
• Friday includes raffles and grilling demos showcasing the Weber Spirit II E-210 gas grill.
• Saturday offers raffles and grilling demos featuring the Series 22 wood pellet grill bronze.

The new store, said Cronin, will feature brand-name products including: Stihl, DeWalt, Craftsman, Traeger, Napoleon, Benjamin Moore, Magnolia Homes, Scotts, Mud Pie, Tyler Candles, and Simply Southern.

On the Cronin Facebook page, Elaine Cronin, owner wrote: “We are your local Ace Hardware store for the St. John’s county area.”