Jacksonville, Florida

An Overview of housing areas, and employment

& business opportunities available in the
Greater Jacksonville Area!

3/1/2012
Misty Oakes, LLC
Robert Ethier

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Jacksonville, Florida
Table of Contents
Jacksonville: History ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Jacksonville: Economy ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Major Industries and Commercial Activity .................................................................................................................. 6
Incentive ProgramsNew and Existing Companies ............................................................................................................... 8
Local programs ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
State programs ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Job training programs ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Development Projects......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Commercial Shipping ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Labor Force and Employment Outlook ............................................................................................................................. 10
Jacksonville: 2012 Job Outlook ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Skill Set Focus .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Some Job Sectors Improving ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Jacksonville: Workforce Statistics ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Student Job Outlook ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Flexibility Key to Job Search Success................................................................................................................................. 12
Governor pledges support for Jacksonvilles port ................................................................................................................ 13
Educational Excellence - Jacksonville Colleges & Universities .............................................................................................. 13
Florida State College ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Jacksonville University.................................................................................................................................................. 13
University of North Florida........................................................................................................................................... 14
Edward Waters College ................................................................................................................................................. 14
St. Johns River State College ........................................................................................................................................ 14
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Flagler College ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Florida Coastal School of Law ...................................................................................................................................... 14
International Trade ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Jacksonville Sister Cities Association .......................................................................................................................... 15
JAXUSA Partnership International Division ............................................................................................................. 15
JAXPORT ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
JaxPort Expansion Plans ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Southside Jacksonville........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Southside: Location, location, location ............................................................................................................................. 17
Baymeadows Area ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Baymeadows: Mixing it up ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Intracoastal West Area.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Mandarin/Beauclerc Area ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Arlington/Ft. Caroline Area ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Arlington: Traditional yet young ....................................................................................................................................... 18
North Jacksonville ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Brooklyn: Redevelopment Initiative ................................................................................................................................. 19
West Jacksonville .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Riverside ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Avondale ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Ortega ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Five Points: Eclectic and vibrant ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Murray Hill: Blast from the past........................................................................................................................................ 20
Ortega and Ortega Forest: Defined by the river and the past .......................................................................................... 20
Riverside/Avondale - Preserving our roots ....................................................................................................................... 21
San Jose and San Marco: Grace and elegance where the past and present meet ........................................................... 21
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Springfield: History in a house .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Jacksonville Beach ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
The Beaches: Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville ............................................................................................................. 21
Ponte Vedra Beach................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Orange Park/Fleming Island - Clay County ........................................................................................................................... 22
The City of St. Augustine ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
NW St. Johns County ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
The Town of Nocatee ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
World Golf Village ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Nassau County/Amelia Island ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Local Resources ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
References: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27

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Jacksonville: History
Founded in 1791 as Cowford, Jacksonville was renamed after Andrew Jackson, the first military
governor of Florida and the seventh President of the United states, after the US acquired the colony of
Florida from Spain. Today, it is the largest and most populous city in the State of Florida with a
population of more than 1.3 M.
In 1978 Jacksonville expanded by consolidation to include most of Duval County and is now the
largest city in the United States in terms of area and is one of the South East United States major deep
water ports. Jacksonville with its 38-foot deepwater port ranks with New York as the top two vehiclehandling ports in the nation. It is served by four airports, three seaports, a highway system that links
the city to three major interstates, and a rail system served by three railroadsCSX, Norfolk
Southern, and Florida East Coast.
The St. Johns River bisects the City of Jacksonville and started as a Customs Port of Entry for major
Sailing vessels in the 1800s because of its natural attributes. The St. Johns River is about 248 miles
long and is an unusual major river in that it flows from south to north over most of its length. In its
travel through the city it extends from the ocean to the town of Orange Park on the west side of the
river and to Julington Creek on the east side. Most of the major ship and container traffic is located
on the Westside of the river about 21 miles above the entrance, just above the point where the river
first turns southward. This deepwater port is the largest on the east coast of Florida and is a major
southeastern bulk-handling, distribution, and railroad center.
Both general and bulk cargoes are handled, and Jacksonville is a leading southeastern container port.
The principal exports are paper products, phosphate rock, fertilizers, chemicals, citrus products, naval
stores, tallow, clay, scrap metal, feed, and general cargo. The principal imports are petroleum
products, coffee, iron and steel products, limestone, pulpwood, cement, automobiles, lumber,
chemicals, alcoholic beverages, and general cargo.

Jacksonville: Economy
Major Industries and Commercial Activity
With its diverse economic base, young, energetic population, and high quality of life, Jacksonville
experienced substantial growth during the latter decades of the twentieth century and into the twentyfirst.
The city is a transportation hub, with a 38-foot deepwater port that ranks with New York as the top
two vehicle-handling ports in the nation. It is served by four airports, three seaports, a highway
system that links the city to three major interstates, and a rail system served by three railroadsCSX,
Norfolk Southern, and Florida East Coast.
The automotive parts and accessories industry is attracted by this logistics network, as well as the fact
that less than two percent of the city's manufacturing industry is unionized. Jacksonville was selected
as the site of Southeast Toyota, the largest distributor in the United States, and of a distribution
center for General Motors Corp. that serves Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
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Pulp and paper mills play substantial roles in the local economy, and Georgia Pacific Corp. and
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. are two of the area's largest manufacturers. Construction equipment
and building materials is another key segment of the Jacksonville economy, with Ring Power Corp.,
U.S. Gypsum, and Florida Rock Industries Inc. among the top employers in the region. Other large
manufacturers are Northrop Grumman Corp. (aircraft), Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. (beer),
Vistakon (optical products), Swisher International Inc. (cigars and smokeless tobacco), Medtronic
Xomed (surgical products), and Dura Automotive Systems Inc. (automotive components).
Three important naval air stations within the city limits and Kings Bay Submarine Base nearby give
Jacksonville one of the largest military presences in the country, topped only by Norfolk, Virginia, and
San Diego, California. The total economic impact of the bases in the community is about $6.1 billion
annually.
Aviation is a natural fit to Jacksonville. Of the 6,000 naval personnel that exit the military every year
in Jacksonville, over 80 percent remain in northeast Florida, supplying the area with a rich resource
of aviation skills and related technical experience. Additionally, more than 15,000 students enroll in
aviation-related programs in the Jacksonville area. One such program is Florida Community College
of Jacksonville's Aviation Center of Excellence, located at the Cecil Commerce Center, which is also
home to one of four airports in Jacksonville. The city was experiencing a boom in the aviation
industry in the early 2000s. Flightstar Aircraft Services Inc. began operations in Jacksonville in
2000, Kaman Aerospace Corp. launched business there three years later, and Embraer broke ground
in 2004 on a facility to accommodate work on a $879 million Army contract to assemble surveillance
aircraft.
Import-export operations are a vital segment of Florida's economy, and Jacksonville is a major center
for that activity. World Trade Center Jacksonville, one of six trade centers in the state, assists Florida
companies to enter or expand into overseas markets. Along with an international trade library
housing 2,500 volumes and 700 periodicals, it provides basic and intensive research, offers monthly
seminars on various trade topics, and permits use of its boardroom and several meeting rooms at no
charge. Jacksonville is also a pilot city for TradeRoots, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
and the National Chamber Foundation, that studies the benefits that trade brings to local
communities. The Jacksonville Port Authority manages the Free Trade Zone, an area in which goods
arriving from a foreign country are temporarily exempt from import duties unless and until they are
permanently delivered to the U.S. The city is home to Foreign Trade Zone #64 and there are
designated customs facilities at the Jacksonville International Airport. The city's top exports are
building materials, medical/health and beauty products, transportation equipment, food and
restaurant equipment, construction equipment, packaging, generators, and chemicals.
Jacksonville, once abandoned by the motion picture and television industry, is experiencing a
renaissance. The Jacksonville Film and Television Office was formed to attract film and video
production to the area and helps streamline the production process. As a result, numerous motion
pictures, television movies, commercials, and videos were produced in Jacksonville in recent years.
Each movie or television series filmed there can add millions of dollars to the local economy, through
housing, hiring of a local labor crew, catering, special heavy equipment rental, and expenses. The city
was the filming location for the 2004 remake of the film The Manchurian Candidate. The
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission reports that the industry had an economic impact
of more than $99 million in fiscal year 2002/2003.
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Items and goods produced: aircraft, machinery, paper and paper products, building products, beer,
soft drinks, tobacco, and optical and surgical products

Incentive ProgramsNew and Existing Companies

Local programs

Cornerstone is the economic development initiative of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of

Commerce. It is led by a group of companies and individuals who provide the leadership and
resources to foster business expansion and relocation in Jacksonville. Investment dollars are
channeled into business recruitment, existing business services, education and workforce
preparation, and special economic initiatives.
Several incentive programs are managed at the local level. Portions of downtown Jacksonville are part
of either the Empowerment Zone or the Enterprise Zone, each of which offers tax or wage credits to
businesses based on the number of new jobs created. The Northwest Jacksonville Area Fund makes
available grants or loans for infrastructure improvements, facade renovation, and purchase of land or
buildings. The Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund is extended to companies that are on the list of
industries identified by the city as desirable additions to the local economy. Similarly, Targeted
Economic Development Area Special Funds are designed to induce the location of high economic
value projects to critical areas of Jacksonville. Lastly, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds afford
manufacturing companies access to low-interest, tax-exempt loans.
The Chamber of Commerce maintains close relationships with the City of Jacksonville, the
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, the Jacksonville Port Authority, and the 4,000
local businesses that are Chamber members and Cornerstone investors. The businesses that have
located or expanded in Jacksonville cite the many city and state incentives that are available, the
support of city and business leaders, and the fact that the consolidated city-county government allows
for faster permitting and less bureaucratic red tape overall.
State programs

Enterprise Florida is a partnership between Florida's government and business leaders and is the
principal economic development organization for the state of Florida. Enterprise Florida's mission is
to increase economic opportunities for all Floridians by supporting the creation of quality jobs, a welltrained workforce, and globally competitive businesses. It pursues this mission in cooperation with its
statewide network of economic development partners.
Among the incentive programs managed at the state level is the Economic Development
Transportation Fund, which provides up to $2 million to fund the cost of transportation projects such
as access roads and road widening required for the establishment, expansion, or retention of
businesses in Florida. The Brownfield Bonus Program, which is available to most of downtown
Jacksonville, extends a bonus for each new job created. The state also offers various sales and use tax
exemptions for machinery and equipment purchase, electric energy, research and development, and
other aspects of doing business in the area.

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Job training programs

The Workforce Development Board (WDB), commonly known as Jobs & Education Partnership, is a
part of Enterprise Florida. WDB provides policy, planning, and oversight for job training programs
funded under the federal Workforce Investment Act, along with vocational training, adult education,
employment placement, and other workforce programs administered by a variety of state and local
agencies. Regional Workforce Development Boards operate under charters approved by the
Workforce Development Board. The 24 regional boards have primary responsibility for direct services
through a state-wide network of One-Stop Career systems.
State and local workforce development efforts are concentrated on three broad initiatives. First
Jobs/First Wages focuses on preparing workers for entry-level employment including the School-toWork and WAGES programs. High Skill/High Wages targets the higher skills needs of employers and
trains workers for advancement through such programs as Performance Based Incentive Funding,
Occupational Forecasting Conference/Targeted Occupations, Quick Response Training, and
Incumbent Worker Training. One-Stop Career Centers are the central elements of the One-Stop
system that provide integrated services to employers, workers, and job-seekers.

Development Projects
The Better Jacksonville Plan was approved by voters in 2000. This plan increased the sales tax by a
half-cent to raise $2.25 billion over 30 years to fund road improvements, environmental clean-up and
conservation, the Northwest Jacksonville Economic Development Fund, and the construction of new
public facilities downtown. It also enabled the establishment of Cecil Commerce Center, a mixed-use
industrial/business park located about 20 minutes from downtown Jacksonville. Approximately
4,800 acres are available for light industrial expansion, with another 800 set aside for heavy
industrial use. Also zoned for commercial, recreational, and aviation use, Cecil Commerce Center
provides the setting to attract more distribution, manufacturing, and aviation economic activities to
the city.
Also established in 2000 was Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), a not-for-profit organization designed to
bolster the downtown community and promote it as an ideal venue for business and tourism. Its
initiatives include programs to make the downtown area clean and safe, to market the area through
television programs, radio spots, and publications, to tackle transportation and parking issues, and
retain and attract business. In 2003 DVI launched a Downtown Image campaign that included a new
logo and tagline: Downtown JacksonvilleNot Your Ordinary Neighborhood.
Cornerstone, the city's economic development initiative, reported that 60,000 new jobs were created
by companies expanding or relocating to Jacksonville between 1999 and 2004. CSX Corp. and Fidelity
National Financial, Inc. relocated their corporate headquarters to the city in 2003, joining Winn-Dixie
Stores, Inc. in the ranks of Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Jacksonville. Cingular Wireless
also added 400 new jobs to the area that year. Major expansions and relocations the following year
include Washington Mutual, which created 725 new jobs, and State Farm, Option One, and Wal-Mart
Distribution, each of which added 300 new jobs. It's no wonder that Expansion Management
magazine rated Jacksonville in the top 10 "Hottest Cities in America" for each of the six years the list
has been published, of which Jacksonville was ranked number one three times.

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Economic Development Information: Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, 3

Independent Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202; telephone (904)366-6680; fax (904)353-6343. Enterprise
Florida, 390 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 1300, Orlando, FL 32801; telephone (407)316-4600; fax (407)3164599. Downtown Vision, Inc., 214 N. Hogan St., Ste. 120, Jacksonville, FL 32202; telephone
(904)634-0303; fax (904)634-8988.

Commercial Shipping
The hub of seven major highwaysI-10, I-95, I-295, and U.S. Highways 1, 17, 90, and 301
Jacksonville has a straight shipping line to the Midwest, West, and Northeast. It is served by more
than 100 trucking lines, three major railroads, and Jacksonville International Airport. As the largest
deepwater port in the South Atlantic, Jacksonville is the leading U.S. port for automobile imports.

Labor Force and Employment Outlook

Jacksonville is an attractive site for expanding companies, in part because of its abundance of workers
due to in-migration, natural growth, a strong military presence, and the area's educational
institutions. The metropolitan area population, which topped 1.1 million in 2000, is significantly
younger than all major Florida cities, with a median age of under 34 years old.
Relocating businesses are drawn to the area's quality of life, its sunshine, and its sports, recreational,
and cultural opportunities, as well as the region's emphasis on well-planned growth. Between 1999
and 2004, approximately 60,000 new jobs were created by companies expanding or relocating to
Jacksonville. In its September 2003 issue, Business 2.0 magazine reported the 10-year projected job
growth rate for the city to be 24.8 percent.

Jacksonville: 2012 Job Outlook

January 06, 2012 2:54 PM
By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert
The job outlook for 2012 is more of the same with a stalled employment market expected to add only
1.3 million new positions annually -- slightly lower than 2011s 1.5 million jobs, says Marisa Di Natale,
Moodys Analytics director.
That job outlook sounds OK until you realize that almost 9 million jobs disappeared during the
recession. Well be in recovery mode for all of 2012, Di Natale says. It will take until 2014 for the
employment market to return to its prerecession size, says Di Natale, who predicts companies will
create 2.7 million jobs in 2013 and 4.5 million jobs in 2014.
The job opportunities being added back to the market will be different from the ones lost during the
recession. Many of the jobs being created are at the top and the bottom of the skill set, Di Natale
says. Theres not a ton being added in the middle.
The job outlook is great for highly skilled workers (think finance, technology or engineering), along
with entry-level workers in nonoffshorable service jobs (such as some hospitality jobs and healthcare
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jobs), Di Natale says. The job outlook for semiskilled workers is weak. Job opportunities in the middle
have disappeared as technology replaces workers like receptionists, while manufacturing jobs have
been offshored to lower-cost foreign workers, she adds.

Skill Set Focus

If you had one of the 8.75 million jobs eliminated in the recession, youll likely need additional
training or education to find a new job, especially if your skills are specific to an industry like
construction, says Kerry Chou, a senior practice leader for World at Work, a human resources trade
association.
We have millions of people out of work, but the kinds of jobs that are going to be needed in the future
arent necessarily the ones where the current unemployed population can go out and get two weeks of
training and switch into the careers, Chou says.
Good options include blue-collar technical training and healthcare certifications, two fields with
excellent job outlooks, according to Jodi Chavez, senior vice president for Ajilon Professional Staffing,
a Melville, New York, recruiting firm. You may also have to be flexible about where you live, since
local economies have recovered at different rates.
If improving your skills and education or relocating to another job market arent options for you,
youll still have more opportunity to find work in 2012 than you did in 2011. Skilled workers will find
employment more quickly in 2012, Chavez says. However, when jobs are added to the labor pool,
unskilled jobs will also be added in great number.

Some Job Sectors Improving

The job outlook is looking up in specific industries -- manufacturing (the whole industry hasnt been
offshored), residential and commercial construction, and healthcare, for example -- and financial
services jobs are plentiful in some pockets of the country, Chavez says.
Companies are also hiring consultants to fill middle-management positions eliminated in 2008 and
2009, leaving managers stretched to the limit, Chavez says. Taking a contract role can position you to
become an employee with the same company when the economy improves and companies shift from
hiring contract and temporary workers to hiring permanent workers, likely in 2012.
Were beginning to see a greater push toward permanent-placement hires than in 2011, and were
seeing confidence coming from employers, Chavez says.

Jacksonville: Workforce Statistics

Jacksonville has a regional workforce pool of approximately 755,000 in the seven-county area, with nearly 447,000
residing in Jacksonville. This labor force continues to grow with college graduates, approximately 3,000 military
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separations and a steady influx of new residents. Jacksonville's median age of 35.8 also makes this work force one of
Florida's youngest.

11.2 percent of the Jacksonville employees work for finance, insurance or real estate services companies,
greater than the state and MSA percentages
10.6 percent of Jacksonville employees work for supply chain logistics related companies in the warehousing,
transportation and wholesale trade sectors, greater than the state and MSA percentages
Area Labor Force

754,553

Median Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Unemployment Rate (2010 Annual Average) 11.7%

Jacksonville Average Wage

$43,078

Sources: State of Florida, Agency for Workforce Innovation, LAUS program, 2011; State of Florida, Agency for Workforce
Innovation, QCEW program 2010; U.S. Census Bureau

Employment by Industry
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Wages by Occupation
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Student Job Outlook

If youve just graduated from school, you should find more job opportunities in 2012 than in 2011.
Hiring will rise 4 percent overall for all college-degree holders and 7 percent for bachelors degreelevel job seekers in 2012, according to the Collegiate Employment Research Institute (CERI) at
Michigan State University. CERI predicts an improved job outlook in 2012 for students with degrees
in:

Accounting
Finance
Advertising
Marketing
Public relations
Sales

Computer science
Chemistry
Engineering
Math
Statistics
Supply chain

Human resources
Clinical laboratory
sciences
Nursing

Large corporations are frantic as they seek workers to replace the droves of Baby Boomers reaching
retirement age, says CERI Director Phil Gardner. Startups and fast-growth companies are hiring too,
but they add as they go along.
If the economy and the political battles in Washington, DC, dont get worse in the spring, college
hiring will really pick up in the summer of 2012, he predicts.

Flexibility Key to Job Search Success

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The recovery is fragile, Gardner says. And reducing the workforce via layoffs can give corporations
quick cost cuts to boost the bottom line. In response, your best bet for career success in 2012 is to stay
flexible. Whether its a flexible skill set that you can apply to more than one industry, the flexibility to
move where the job market is better or the flexibility to earn a new degree, stay open to change to
improve your personal employment outlook in 2012.

Governor pledges support for Jacksonvilles port

03/14/2011
by Joe Wilhelm Jr.
Staff Writer
Gov. Rick Scott pledged Friday to help Jacksonvilles port contribute to turning the state into the
shipping capital of the United States.
He specifically talked about the Mile Point project, which port officials say must be completed to
position Jacksonville for global competition.
Scott told the 1,200 attendees at the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone
meeting that he planned to visit Panama this week with Jacksonville Port Authority CEO Paul
Anderson to help determine how to best assist Jacksonville.
The governor has identified Florida ports as good investments of taxpayer dollars.

Educational Excellence - Jacksonville Colleges & Universities

Florida State College

As the 10th largest community college in the United States, Florida State College is a collegial
environment centered on the mission of meaningful learning and excellent teaching. The college
offers more than 200 education, training and enrichment courses and programs, serving more than
60,000 students at five campuses and five centers throughout the greater Jacksonville area, online
and beyond.

Jacksonville University
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Jacksonville University became a four-year university in 1956, and draws a student body from all over
the United States. The private school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and has the area's
first orthodontics school. It is a member of the Independent College and Universities of Florida and is
accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools. The university campus is about 10
minutes from downtown Jacksonville.

University of North Florida

The University of North Florida is one of Florida's 11 public universities. It offers majors in five
colleges and serves more than 15,000 students. The school offers undergraduate and graduate
degrees, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership. The campus is located 20 minutes from
downtown Jacksonville.

Edward Waters College

Edward Waters College is the oldest independent institution of higher learning in the state, founded
in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This historically black college has an open
admissions policy and is a member of the United Negro College Fund and is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

St. Johns River State College

Established in 1958, St. Johns River Community College maintains three full-service campuses and a
branch center. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, it is home to Florida's
first state-supported professional arts school, Florida School of the Arts.

Flagler College
Founded in 1968 in St. Augustine, Flagler College is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools.

Florida Coastal School of Law

Jacksonville's only law school, this for-profit school serves about 1,000 students and is accredited by
the American Bar Association.

International Trade
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Jacksonville Sister Cities Association

Jacksonville has a mayoral Sister City program that serves as the city's connection to people,
businesses and governments around the world. Jacksonville currently has eight sister cities that
include: Bahia Blanca, Argentina; Curitiba, Brazil; Masan, Korea; Murmansk, Russia; Nantes, France;
Port Elizabeth, South Africa; San Juan, Puerto Rico and Yingkou, China and three friendship cities in
China that include: Ningbo, Shaoxing and Suzhou.
The goal of Sister Cities is to promote cultural understanding, foster educational exchanges and
stimulate economic development between Jacksonville and our international cities. More information
can be found at www.jsca.org.
The City of Jacksonville and JEDC partner with economic development partners to promote
international trade in Jacksonville. Below are links to these partners, trade lead resources and other
sites of international interest.

JAXUSA Partnership International Division

Our economic development partner engages in inbound and outbound foreign trade missions,
markets Jacksonville internationally, maintains international contacts and houses the World Trade
Center Jacksonville. More information can be found at:
http://www.jaxusa.org/Biz_Enviro/International.aspx

JAXPORT
International trade is big business at JAXPORT, where companies can take advantage of Foreign
Trade Zone #64 and save money on tariffs and duties. JAXPORT's top trading partners include Brazil,
Argentine, Russia, Columbia, Canada and Bahamas. In addition, JAXPORT also handles 85 percent of
all U.S. trade with Puerto Rico. More information can be found at http://www.jaxport.com.

JaxPort Expansion Plans

To better serve existing and future port users, JAXPORT is continuing to improve its three marine
terminals as well as the connections to and from the port.
To enhance existing infrastructure and equipment, JAXPORTs FY2011 capital improvement program
includes installation of two new gantry container cranes from Shanghai Port Machinery Co. (ZPMC),
refurbishment of the rail infrastructure at Blount Island, and investments in wharf rehabilitation at
Talleyrand and Blount Island.
At Dames Point, plans continue for the development of the Hanjin Container Terminal, a new, 90acre facility to be constructed adjacent to the state-of-the-art, 158-acre TraPac Container Terminal.
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Both terminals offer shippers unprecedented containership access between Jacksonville and ports
throughout Asia, particularly as the Panama Canals new locks open to Post-Panamax vessels later
this decade.
Meanwhile, the TraPac Container Terminal features capacity to handle approximately 1 million TEUs
annually, which benefits South Atlantic shippers looking to streamline their supply chains. Since the
TraPac terminal opened in 2009, many retailers and 3PL firms have begun to take advantage of the
global container services offered at the facility. In addition, more than 10 million square feet of
warehousing and distribution space has been developed in Northeast Florida over the last few years,
solidifying Jacksonvilles role as the major distribution focus among South Atlantic shippers.

Back to the Various Areas in which to live:

As Jacksonville covers such as large area choosing an area of town to suit your family's needs and
lifestyle is one of the first challenging obstacles you will face. This information should give you an
overall view of the different areas of town in the hopes of making a decision as to which part of town
you might like to look at for your purchase of your new home.
Southside

Arlington/Ft. Caroline

Ponte Vedra Beach

Nocatee Real Estate

Baymeadows

North Jacksonville

Orange Park

World Golf Village

Intracoastal

West Jacksonville

St. Augustine

Nassau County

Mandarin/Beauclerc

Jacksonville Beaches

NW St. Johns County

Downtown Jacksonville

Southside Jacksonville
The Southside area of Jacksonville encompasses a very large area of town, and many areas of
Jacksonville Real Estate are pigeonholed into the "Southside Area", even though they are part of
their own areas. In general, the Southside area encompasses all of Jacksonville between the
Intracoastal Waterway all the way west to The St. Johns River. San Marco is a historic
riverfront community with a town center, located next to downtown Jacksonville. San Jose is located
along several miles of the St. Johns River, and is home to The Bolles School, one of the most exclusive
schools in Florida.
Interstate 95 runs directly through the center of this area, making the Southside a convenient location
for commuting. Because of this convenience, anywhere west of the Southside Jacksonville Area, (or
West of the St. Johns River) Homes are typically a minimum of 10% cheaper than East of the St.
Johns River. The Southside is also home to all of the most popular shopping areas in Jacksonville.
Due to the size of the area, Southside Jacksonville offers an extremely diverse supply of homes and
Condos to suite any budget and lifestyle. Due to the large area on the Southside, the majority of
communities are broken down into other sections.
If you are looking for a condominium then you can look in Arlington, Southside, Baymeadows,
Mandarin, and the Intracoastal West areas for some good deals. Also see the Intracoastal West Area,
Baymeadows Area, and Mandarin for MANY other communities!
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Southside: Location, location, location

Centrally located, this area offers a diverse mix of residential styles and offerings within its borders.
Neighborhood offerings range from working class, single-family homes, condo and townhomes to
gated communities with all the amenities. This area is bordered by Arlington to the north and east, St.
Johns County to the south and San Marco and I-95 to the west.

Baymeadows Area
Perhaps one of the most conveniently located areas in Northeast Florida, Baymeadows truly has
something for everyone. The Baymeadows area is very convenient to the beaches, downtown, and the
best shopping and entertainment Jacksonville and Northeast Florida has to offer. Prior to the 1970's
the Baymeadows area was very rural, but in recent years the area has been consistently developed. It
has quickly flourished into one of the most popular areas to live in. Home and perhaps the highest
concentration of apartment complexes in the area, many of which have been converted to condos with
the recent Real Estate boom. Many new home communities have been developed since the early
1990s in the area due to its prime location, and new condominiums have sprung up all over the place
as well as in recent years. Baymeadows is also home to the St. Johns Town Center shopping mall, a
very popular new outdoor upscale shopping mall, as well as The Avenues Shopping Mall. As far as
education goes, residents enjoy newer top rated Twin Lakes Elementary & Middle Schools, as well as a
new high school slated to be opened in just a few years. Houses in the Baymeadows area start in the
Low $200's, and condos in the area start under $100,000.

Baymeadows: Mixing it up
The Baymeadows landscape is a mix of mature trees and large yards with the conveniences of city
living. With Southside Boulevard and an easy connection to Interstate 95, residents can be downtown
in 20-25 minutes. The area has a range of home types and prices, including patio homes,
condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes.

Intracoastal West Area

TheIintracoastal West Area starts along the Intracoastal Waterway and goes west to Interstate 9A, or
the Baymeadows area. Intracoastal West area is highlighted by several golf course communities and
exclusive communities, and is sure to please even the most discriminating home buyers. Isle of Palms
is a waterfront community located along man made canals leading to the Intracoastal Waterways.
Glen Kernan and Pablo Creek Reserve are located in this area and are very exclusive golf course
communities with homes only in the seven figure range. This area also has some homes priced to
suite every budget and includes condominiums starting just under $100K to single family homes
starting in the upper $100's. The Intracoastal West area is only a few miles to the beautiful beaches of
Northeast Florida, yet still very convenient to Downtown Jacksonville as well as the Southside
business district. Residents also enjoy a location convenient to the new upscale outdoor shopping
mall at St. Johns Town Center, as well as local entertainment.
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Mandarin/Beauclerc Area
Mandarin is rich in history and has been a popular family community for more than 20 years.
Primarily rural Real Estate until the 1970s when developers discovered this area, Mandarin has
grown steadily since, but mostly built out by the late 1990's. If quality education is a priority for your
family, no other area in Duval County (Jacksonville) has as highly rated public schools across the
board. Bordered by Julington Creek to the south and the St. Johns River on the west, there is of
course no shortage of waterfront Real Estate and Homes in Mandarin. The community has several
parks, marinas and more waterfront views than any other Jacksonville Real Estate area. Mandarin is
also one of the only areas in Jacksonville East of the St. Johns River where homes on acreage or
property are still easy to come by, including the occasional home on several acres of property with
equestrian amenities. While traditionally Mandarin is not associated with being one of the least
expensive areas to live in Northeast Florida, homes have recently become more affordable starting in
the $150's ranging all the way up to several million for riverfront estate homes. Condominiums in
Jacksonville's Mandarin area Start under $100K.

Arlington/Ft. Caroline Area

Surrounded by the St. Johns on the west and north and the Intracoastal on the east, Arlington has no
shortage of waterfront property. Fort Caroline National Park overlooks the site of a former colony of
French Huguenots, and is an area rich in history. Jacksonville University, Jones College and a small
airfield are located in Arlington. There are several condos and homes come in all styles and price
ranges from under $100,000 to seven figure riverfront estates. There are also inexpensive
condominiums in Arlington priced under $100,000 as well. Arlington has easy access to schools,
churches and your downtown Jacksonville commute is just on the other side of the St. Johns River!
One thing to note is that there fewer condominium communities in Arlington as compared to the
other parts of Jacksonville.

Arlington: Traditional yet young

Arlington - the community west of the Regency Square shopping area and north of Beach Boulevard is an important community in Jacksonville's housing sector. This area has abundant waterfront
property, surrounded by the St. Johns on the west and north and the Intracoastal on the east. There
are eight elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school located in the area. Many home
buyers are looking for resale homes in mature neighborhoods and Arlington has a large price range to
offer.

North Jacksonville
North Jacksonville is the fastest growing Real Estate area within Duval County. The majority of our
showcased homes communities are located in the "New Northside" area, or North of North
Jacksonville (Oceanway, Airport), which was very rural up until the 90s.

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Due to the low cost of land, many communities have homes more affordable than anywhere East of
the St. Johns River, and it is still relatively convenient to Downtown, Beaches, Jacksonville
International Airport (JIA), the Southside, and much more due to being located along the 9A/295
Beltway around Jacksonville. As you move closer towards downtown Jacksonville, you will run into
the Old Northside area, which is mostly low income housing. Directly North of downtown
Jacksonville is historic Springfield. Once a vibrant area with turn of the century colonial mansions
and brick paved streets, this area went downhill in 1960's-1970's. Since then the Springfield is area
currently going through a major revitalization and is quickly becoming one of the places to live in the
area. If looking for a Condo it is worth noting that the majority of these Condo Communities are
actually IN Downtown Jacksonville!!

Brooklyn: Redevelopment Initiative

The historically residential Brooklyn area, which borders LaVilla near the central downtown district,
is currently undergoing a revitalization renaissance. A Brooklyn Neighborhood Strategy Plan has been
adopted to create a mixed-use residential, commercial and entertainment district for the area.

West Jacksonville
The Westside encompasses a very large area in Jacksonville starting just north of I-10 all the way
south to Clay County, bordered on the east by I-295 and stretching west to Baker County and east to
Riverside. Four small incorporated towns make up the Westside: Baldwin, Marietta, Maxville and
Whitehouse. Other neighborhoods on this side of Jacksonville are Ortega, Argyle, Lakeshore, Venetia,
Riverside, Avondale, Cedar Hills, Hyde Grove, Murray Hill and Normandy. Both NAS Jacksonville
and NAS Cecil Field are located here, as well as Herlong Airport, a small, general aviation fixed base
operation. Homes and condos are available in all sizes and price ranges. Keep in mind that many
homes and condos in the West Jacksonville Real Estate area are 10% or more lower priced than East
of the St. Johns River. However, location and convenience is the sacrifice. West Jacksonville is less
convenient to the Jacksonville Beaches, as well as the most popular shopping, dining, and business
areas. In addition, most parts of West Jacksonville are NOT known for having the top school districts
in the area.

Riverside
Bordered to the west by Highway 17 and the river to the east, between Interstate 10 to the north and
the Ortega River to the south, Riverside is a well-established, historic neighborhood on the west bank
of the St. Johns River. There are five public schools located within walking distance of both
neighborhoods. Riverside has become an attractive spot for young professionals who want a short
commute to work as well as entertainment in the 5-points district. Homes include modest duplexes to
elegantly restored historic residences and waterfront estates.

Avondale
Avondale is a traditional neighborhood with small boutique-type shopping, quaint streets and smalltown charm. There are over a dozen parks with tennis courts, softball fields, and paths for jogging,
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walking or biking. Its close proximity to downtown makes it a great location for short commutes. In
the early 1900s, Riverside Avenue had earned a reputation for being one of the most beautiful streets
in America. Much of that distinctive architecture remains today in this historic district. The riverfront
mansions still make a strong statement. Much of riverside went through a major revitalization during
the 1990's, offering the best of classic homestyles as well as modern amenities.

Ortega
Bordered on the east by the St. Johns River, to the north and west by the Ortega River and south of
Riverside, this community is a peninsula on the river. History and nature meet in this neighborhood
characterized by rivers, parks, tree-shaded home sites and an eclectic collection of spectacular
architectural styles. Mediterranean Revival homes sit side-by-side with Colonial or Tudor homes. The
area's schools also have a reputation as some of the best in Duval County. Convenient private schools,
area churches, and several small parks along the river contribute to Ortega's charm and beauty. The
Florida Yacht Club and Timuquana Golf & Country Club offer private social and recreational
opportunities. Worth Magazine ranked Ortega 46th among the nation's top 50 wealthiest
neighborhoods. The area offers just about any style of architecture and homes range in size from
average sites to stately, sprawling riverfront estates on several acres.

Five Points: Eclectic and vibrant

Five Points - named for where Park, Margaret and Lomax streets come together from five directions is part of the Riverside area, but stands on its own due to its unusual nature. Colorful storefronts,
restaurants and specialty shops are all within walking distance to schools, churches, parks and the
Cummer Museum of Arts & Gardens. Surrounding property values have shown a steady increase over
the past few years.

Murray Hill: Blast from the past

The borders of Murray Hill run from Interstate 10 down Cassat Avenue to Park Street, Roosevelt
Boulevard and back up to I-10. Now boasting more than 5,000 homes, ranging from small bungalows
and brownstones to larger two-story homes, residents of Murray Hill enjoy the family-oriented
appeal, its location close to major arteries and downtown, its parks and its pedestrian-friendly
business district.

Ortega and Ortega Forest: Defined by the river and the past
Ortega is defined by its rivers, tree-shaded home sites and parks and a diverse collection of
spectacular architectural styles. Mediterranean Revival homes sit next to colonial-style frame houses.
Grand Tudors are alongside cedar-shingle homes. It is well-known as a place to raise a family and
remain long after they have departed. Convenient private schools, area churches and small parks
along the river contribute to Ortega's charm.
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Riverside/Avondale - Preserving our roots

These well-established, historic neighborhoods are located on the west bank of the St. Johns River.
Both have become an attractive spot for young professionals who want a short commute to work.
Homes include bungalows, restored historic residences and waterfront estates. Avondale is home to
small boutique-type shopping, quaint streets and small-town charm.

San Jose and San Marco: Grace and elegance where the past and present meet
Many architectural styles have found a home in these neighborhoods, with a wide range of residential
sizes and prices as well. Contributing to the community's good looks and overall allure are its
sweeping trees and many parks. Because of the area's excellent schools, these areas are ideal
neighborhoods for young families. The central location is minutes from downtown our Southpoint.

Springfield: History in a house

Founded in 1869, this area is Jacksonville's first and oldest subdivision and was selected as a National
Register Historic District under federal criteria. Beyond the crop of new historic-looking homes, some
of the area's authentic homes, with rich histories behind them, are capturing people's attention.
Popular styles include Florida vernacular, bungalow, Prairie and transitional Queen Anne and
Colonial Revival. Its close proximity to downtown makes this a truly historic neighborhood.

Jacksonville Beach
The Jacksonville Beaches stretch from the Atlantic Ocean on the East, to the Intracoastal Waterway
on the West. The Jacksonville Florida Beaches Area is another area that has gone through a major
Real Estate boom in the last 10 years. Up until recent years, Jacksonville Beach was one of the only
coastlines of a major metropolitan city that lacked oceanfront condominiums. This has changed since
the turn of the century, and Jacksonville Beach is now lined with skyrise luxury oceanfront
condominiums. Jacksonville Beach Home prices soared as well in the last decade, as savvy investors
came in and restored and updated all of the older homes in the area. Also grouped in with the
Jacksonville Beaches area is Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Mayport. Neptune Beach is a small
stretch of beach less than one mile long, but has a more private feel than Jacksonville Beach. Atlantic
beach is located directly at the corner of Atlantic Blvd and 3rd street. There you will find charming
shops and diners all over the place, with a unique laid back Florida feel to the area. Homes and Real
Estate in Atlantic Beach are typically more expensive than Jacksonville Beach, and will start in the
High $200's. Mayport is home to Mayport Naval Station. There are some enclaves of nicer homes in
the area, but much of Mayport is home to military housing apartments and mobile home parks.
Condos in Mayport can be found for under $100K, with single family houses starting around $200K.
Most of the beaches areas have low priced homes all the way up to Luxury Oceanfront and marsh
front homes.

The Beaches: Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville

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These beach communities are bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
Bordered by Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, Atlantic Beach offers a small-town atmosphere with quality
residential amenities. Jacksonville Beach is fast becoming a community of the young and active with
affordable housing while Neptune Beach has defined itself by becoming the closest thing to a
suburban area among Jacksonville's oceanfront communities.

Ponte Vedra Beach

Ponte Vedra is one of the most exclusive area in Northeast Florida. No other area of Real Estate in
Northeast Florida features such a high concentration of golf courses, waterfront & oceanfront homes,
as well as gated communities and country clubs. With five championship courses already in play
including Sawgrass, home of the TPC Golf tournament, more are also planned in the new Town Of
Nocatee. With the Intracoastal Waterway along the West, and the Atlantic Ocean and Beautiful
unspoiled beaches to the East, Ponte Vedra offers mile after mile of luxury waterfront and oceanfront
estates. Boaters enjoy homes on Roscoe Blvd along the Intracoastal Waterway, golfers & country
clubbers enjoy Sawgrass, The Plantation At Ponte Vedra, and Marsh Landing. To the South of Ponte
Vedra is Vilano Beach, a secluded peninsula of beaches just across the waterway from historic St.
Augustine, FL. St. Johns County is known for having some of the top rated schools in the area.
Homes in the Ponte Vedra Area Typically start in the high $200's for single family houses up to $5
Million, and in the Mid $100's to Several Million for condominiums.

Orange Park/Fleming Island - Clay County

Orange Park is located Southwest of Duval County (Jacksonville) and is convenient to the Mandarin
Jacksonville Real Estate area and the Westside area of Jacksonville as well as I-295, the beltway
around Jacksonville. Orange Park Florida encompasses an area in Clay County that boarders around
the St. Johns River on the East. The majority of Orange Park Florida was built out in the 1970's &
1980's, however in the last 10 years several very large scale Real Estate developments have popped up
such as Oakleaf Plantation, Eagle Harbor, and Fleming Island Plantation to name a few, giving home
buyers a wide variety of choices and diversity in homes. Residents in Orange Park enjoy a highly
rated public school system in Clay County, as well as lower priced homes in general than East of the
St. Johns River. There is also no shortage of waterfront and riverfront estate homes in Orange Park as
well as affordable housing for first time home buyers starting under $100,000.

The City of St. Augustine

St. Augustine Florida is the oldest city in the United States, first founded in the 1500's! Historic
downtown St. Augustine is lined historic buildings and roads with walking traffic only and small one
way streets. Throughout all of these streets are many bed and breakfasts', trendy shops, and
restaurants. St. Augustine is certainly a city with charm!! Much of St. Augustine, especially North of
downtown has become a large suburb of Jacksonville, with the majority of residents commuting the
short 20-30 minute traffic free drive to Jacksonville each day. Many homes in St. Augustine,
especially Northern St. Johns County are also very well priced when compared to many parts of
Jacksonville. Much of St. Augustine also has some of the best schools in Northeast Florida as well.
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In this document not all areas of St. Augustine are broken down as good as for the Jacksonville area
so that more can be and my expertise is mainly North of Downtown St. Augustine Florida. I do
however also have EVERY community profiled in the Nocatee Real Estate Area, World Golf Village
Area, and NW St. Johns County. Please see those areas to find St. Augustine Real Estate and Homes!
These areas have put St. Johns county Florida on the map as one of the fastest growing counties in the
country! As far as condominiums in St. Augustine go, they are all grouped together, as opposed to
being in separate areas like the houses.

NW St. Johns County

Northwest St. Johns County is the fastest growing area of St. Augustine Real Estate, as well as one of
the fastest growing areas in Florida. As recently 15 years ago, the Northwest area of St. Johns County
was as desolate as can be, only home to miles of cow pastures and tree farms mostly. However time
has developed this area into a truly unique gem and growth hub in Northeast Florida! Residents
enjoy some of the highest rated schools in Florida, the majority of which have been built in the last 10
years. Real Estate taxes in St. Augustine/St. Johns County are less on average than Jacksonville,
making it a nice alternative to Duval County. Due to these facts, a pretty high percentage of
homeowners in the area drive to Jacksonville for work every day. Julington Creek, Aberdeen, Durbin
Crossing, and Rivertown area some of the newest large scale St. Augustine Real Estate developments
giving home buyers even more reasons to move to the area. Homes in Northwest St. Johns County FL
start in the high $100's and range up to several million for St. Johns riverfront estate homes.
Condominiums in the area are all grouped in with St. Augustine Condos, but are VERY limited in this
area.

The Town of Nocatee

Nocatee is truly a town by every definition! No other area has been as highly anticipated and
publicised as the Town of Nocatee Florida. Encompassing over over 30 square miles, or 15,000 acres
of Real Estate, The Town Of Nocatee is located along Palm Valley Rd. Between US1 and the
Intracoastal Waterway. The Nocatee area is so large that it has its very own zip code! 85% of Nocatee
Real Estate is in St. Johns County (St. Augustine) & 15% of Nocatee is in Duval County (Jacksonville).
Upon completion in approximately 2030, Nocatee will be home to over 14,000 families and an
estimated 35,000 residents. The infrastructure of Nocatee will include six elementary schools, two
middle schools, and one high school, over 4 million ft of office space, over one million feet of
commercial space, as well as three golf courses. The amenities center and village center are also much
more than anything ever planned in Northeast Florida. The Town of Nocatee is just a short five
minute drive the beautiful beaches of Northeast Florida, and is also considered part of Ponte Vedra.
Nocatee Condos in Tidewater at Nocatee are starting under $150K, with several varieties of single
family homes starting in the Mid $100's for townhomes, houses starting in the Mid $200's and
ranging up to over $1,000,000. Also grouped in with the Nocatee area are several other
developments that are close by the area.

World Golf Village

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World Golf Village encompasses a very large area of St. Augustine along interstate 95. Home to the
World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum and IMAX Theatre, World Golf Village is quickly becoming the
place to live in Northeast Florida. Amenities available or currently under construction include an
enormous outdoor shopping mall with several department stores and high end restaurants, a 6,000
seat arena, several championship golf courses, a roller skating rink, movie theatre and MUCH more!
For commercial development, the World Commerce Center located across from the village is
developing as well, which is inviting large corporations from across the country to take advantage of
all that Florida has to offer. Also grouped in with the World Golf Village Real Estate area is Palencia.
Palencia is a very large golf course community/mini-town that will feature over 3.000 homes upon
completion. It features a town center, several restaurants, shops, and more. Due to the close
proximity to Jacksonville, the majority of residents in World Golf Village and Palencia commute the
short, traffic free trip to Jacksonville every day. However, historic downtown St. Augustine, the
Nations Oldest City, is just a short 15 minute drive! Residents also enjoy several new top rated
schools as well as lower taxes in St. Augustine. Homes range from the lower $100's to several million.

Nassau County/Amelia Island

Nassau County is a booming area in Northeast Florida, directly bordering Georgia to the North and
the Atlantic Ocean to the East. Most areas in Nassau County are close enough to Jacksonville that a
high percentage of residents commute to Jacksonville. Typically a 30-minute drive to downtown
Jacksonville from most areas. The Western areas in Nassau County around Callahan are mostly rural,
where 5-15 acres parcels of land are not only relatively affordable, but easy to come by as well. Yulee
in the central area of Nassau County is the area where the majority of growth is happening in the area.
Sparking the growth is Amelia National & North Hampton, two golf course communities next to each
other, that are surrounded by other growing communities. Real Estate and Home prices in Nassau
County are also generally more affordable than most parts of Jacksonville, and are priced 5%-25% less
than comparable homes in Duval & St. Johns County. To the East is Amelia Island Plantation, an
extremely exclusive enclave of gated private golf course communities with luxury condominiums and
Oceanfront & Marsh front homes, starting in the $300's up the $10 Million+. More communities &
info coming soon, our site is a work in progress!

Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information
about the area.
Schools
St Johns Country Day
Bolles
St. Johns County Public Schools
Clay County Public School Information
Nassau County Public Schools
Duval County (Jacksonville) Public School Info
Florida State College of Jacksonville
University Of North Florida

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Magnet Schools
Jacksonville University

Community Activities
Entertainment, Arts & Sports
Jacksonville and the Beaches
Conventions and Visitors Bureau
St. Augustine Events
The Jacksonville Zoo
Jacksonville Bch. Parks & Rec. Dept
YMCA
Associated Tennis Professionals
Volunteer Jacksonville
Healthy Jacksonville
FCCJ Artist Series
The Florida Theatre
Times Union Center for The Performing Arts
The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville

The Ancient City Brass Band

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
The Jacksonville Suns (baseball)
The Jacksonville Jaguars (football)
Golf in Florida
The Players Championship

City & County Websites

State & Federal Websites
Duval County City Offices
Nassau County City Offices
St. Johns County City Offices
Clay County City Offices
Baker County City Offices
Florida Power and Light
Jacksonville Electric Authority
Jacksonville Public Library
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
City of Jacksonville Beach
US Department of Environmental Protection
All Federal Government Agencies
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Department of Prof. Regulations
Florida Bureau of Condos
Florida Tourism
Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae
Federal Reserve Board
US Department of Veterans Affair

Media
Medical
WJXT Channel 4 (TV)
WTLV Channel 12 (TV)
The Florida Times-Union
The St. Augustine Record

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Jacksonville Business Journal

Need a Physician?
Hospitals, Doctors & Nursing homes
Styleluxury.com- Shopping Directory and information on the web.
Jacksonville FL Office Furniture for Sale - Budget Office Interiors features the largest inventory and
selection of quality new and used office furniture and Steelcase Workstations in the Southeast United
States, at affordable prices. Visit www.budgetofficeinteriors.com.
Florida Short Sales
New York Short Sales
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Schools
School Information - free school profiles
State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Mortgage
Bank Of America - Let Joelle Balotin help you aquire a mortgage!
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy prequalification forms, and much more.
Nationwide Lending Solutions - Mortgage Assistance
Area Information
Community Information - free community profiles
Demographic Report - Type in your address and get census data for your neighborhood.
Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
Local Restaurants
Restaurants - Find scrumptious restraunts
Local Weather
Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Jacksonville weather Forcasts and weather patterns
Maps
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Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....

Relocation Links
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Home Improvement
Home Depot - Find your local Home Depot
Lowes - Find your local Lowes

References:
NOAA - National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration

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