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Jacksonville is one of the fastest growing cities in the Sun Belt and offers a wide variety of neighborhoods, from old, established neighborhoods to brand new subdivisions and planned communities. From the mighty St. Johns, Florida's longest river, to the many creeks that flow into it, to the Atlantic Ocean, just minutes away from downtown, Jacksonville is framed by water. This proximity to water coupled with the mild climate favors recreational activities year round. Whatever your business or pleasure: golf, tennis, boating, fishing, surfing, theater, museums, history, or shopping, you can enjoy it all in Jacksonville.
Located at the crossroads of two transcontinental highways, Jacksonville continues to make history as one of the nation's largest cities in land area, a major port city, financial center, site of Navy bases, and home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, a Mayo Clinic medical center, Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, beautiful beaches, numerous waterways, and more than one million residents.Known as the 'River City' Jacksonville, stands proudly on the St. John's. On May 1, 1562 French Huguenots began a colony named Fort Caroline. Within 3 years, the small French riverbank settlement would be destroyed by Spanish forces from the military garrison at St. Augustine. In years to come Spain, Great Britain and local Timucaua Indians fought for control of this area, making Jacksonville the first 'settled' part of the USA.
Just blink your eyes and you will have taken a snapshot of Jacksonville, Florida. We're right on the St. John's River, a bustling waterway with sights on both banks and festive water taxis to ferry you in-between. The Jacksonville Landing is right in the middle of it all; with everything an urban shopping, dining, city explorer could ever want. Waterfront dining. World-class entertainment. Vibrant nightlife. Thrilling sporting events. It's all part of what makes Downtown Jacksonville unique and exciting. Located on the beautiful St. Johns River, the City's gleaming high-rises tower above century-old historic landmarks.
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