From seashore to forest, nurtured by the majestic St. Johns River, Jacksonville offers wonderful opportunities for new residents. Whether you're looking for a place to kick back and retire or start the next phase of your life, Jacksonville's sub-tropic climate is the place to be. Warm summer nights and mild winter days are constant reminders that life is good in Jacksonville!
Located in Northeast Florida at the crossroads of two interstate highways, Jacksonville is the largest city in the contiguous United States in land area.
A major port, the insurance and financial center of the state, site of U.S. Navy bases and the home of the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars ? Jacksonville truly has it all!
Jacksonville is a rail, air, and highway focal point and a busy port of entry, with Jacksonville International Airport, ship repair yards and extensive freight-handling facilities. Lumber, phosphate, paper, cigars and wood pulp are the principal exports; automobiles and coffee are among imports. The city also has a large and diverse manufacturing base. According to Forbes.com Jacksonville, FL ranked in the top ten U.S. cities to relocate to for employment.areas for condominiums are Point Meadows Place and Villagio. Lastly, Mandarin contains some of Northeast Florida's most affluent riverfront developments and home sites.
ATTACTIONS
Adventure Landing
Jacksonville's premier family entertainment center includes a seasonal water-park, year round mini-golf, go carts, laser tag and much more! Adventure Landing also offers various special events for the family throughout the year! The park opens daily at 10:00AM and is open to the public year round.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth's wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is growing and changing daily and is dedicated to the consistently improving. Beginning in 2004 with Range of the Jaguar and continuing with Giraffe Overlook and Savanna Blooms garden, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is quickly becoming a world-class establishment. The Zoo has something for everyone with over 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,500 varieties of plants. Whether you are a visitor to Florida's First Coast or a lifetime resident, we invite you to experience the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens through interactions with people, wildlife and the environment.
SPORTS
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team located in Jacksonville, Florida. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Jaguars host home games in the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium which was built in 1995. The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium is considered to be one of the most state-of-the-art stadiums in the NFL.
