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Jacksonville Area Information
Jacksonville, a metropolitan center of over one million people, is a friendly and comfortable place - a coastal community of neighborhoods as unique as the people who live in them. From luxury condo high-rises, to grand historic homes, to custom-built new communities in every style imaginable, there is a place for you to feel at home.
Outdoor activities abound, with 68 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, 300 miles of river and every imaginable typography in-between. Add to that our year-round fantastic climate and our low cost of living - Jacksonville is the most affordable city in Florida - and there's no wonder why this region keeps growing. With a bevy of top companies to choose from and new ones moving into the community daily, Jacksonville offers ample employment opportunities, has an attractive housing market, and a world class climate; four seasons without snow. Click here for important Jacksonville phone numbers.
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Jacksonville, Florida offers the St. Johns River, the Florida Theatre, La Cruise Casino, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Fort Caroline National Memorial and Alhambra Dinner Theatre.
The area museums are the Alexander Brest, Kareles Manuscript Library, American Lighthouse and Maritime, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art.
Most people visit the Jacksonville Historical Center, Kingsley Plantation, the Museum of Southern History, Mayport Lighthouse and Huguenot Memorial Park.
Other Jacksonville attractions are the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, the University of North Florida Nature Preserve, the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History along with the Tree Hill Nature Center. Most like the Theodore Roosevelt Area and the Marine Science Education Center.
Area tours are provided by Tour Time and Ladybug Tours.
Among the educational facilities are Trinity Baptist College, the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University and Florida Community College. The sports teams are the Jaguars, Suns, Barracudas and Lizard Kings.
While visiting Jacksonville, try Talbot Islands State Park, Skate World, Kayak Ameila and Jacksonville Inshore Fishing. Golfers locate Mill Cove Golf Club, Deercreek Country Club, Windsor Parke Golf Club, Golf Club of Jacksonville and Baymeadows Golf Club.
Jacksonville, Florida receives the news with the Florida Times-Union, Folio Weekly, The Florida Star, the Jacksonville Advocate, the Daily Record, the Jacksonville Free Press and the Business Journal of Jacksonville.
Many tourists like dining at The Grotto, B.B’s, Chart House, Foo House Chinese Restaurant, Harmonius Monks, Matthew’s, Starlight Café, Bistor AIX, Biscottis, Wedge Café, Hilltop Club Restaurant, Murray’s Grille, Marker 32 and Susannah’s Gourmet Pantry.
Many prefer L’ Orient Chez Guy, Santioni’s, Café Winterbourne, Six Burner, Dave & Buster’s, Café Carmon, Wine Cellar, The American Café, Sorrento Italian Restaurant, River City Brewing Company, Sakura Japanese Restaurant, Gallery Bistro, David’s Mediterranean Restaurant, Enrico’s Ristorante, Panera Bread, Sterling’s, Athens Café and India’s Restaurant.
Some dine at Johnny Leverock’s Seafood House, Thai Place Restaurant, Fatty Tuna, Sala Tahai Restaurant, Morton’s of Chicago and Clark’s Fish Camp.
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