Jacksonville, Florida (FL) Planned Real Estate, Homes, Lots, Communities and Property

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You may think “What’s the attraction of moving to Jacksonville, Florida? It’s got to be like a Zoo in such a big Southern hub of activity.”

The secret is that this city not only offers all the entertainment, opportunity and services you expect, but also vast tracks of rural lands, ideal for horse-lovers and hikers, and surprisingly un-crowded beaches for leisurely sunset-strolls and picking shells. Along the banks of the St. Johns River as well as along the Intracoastal Waterway, a wealth of recreational activities awaits you. Beautiful community developments provide golf, boating, activity centers, spas and more conveniently dotted among all types of homes, from spacious luxury homes to vacation homes and condos. Here one can enjoy any kind of water sports, including kayaking through quiet rivulets in softly waving marshlands which are filled with wildlife and provide scenic views of the coastal riches which are all part of Jacksonville, FL.

Of course, it is like a Zoo, namely at the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden! This year you can experience a brand new Asian Bamboo Garden and Komodo Dragon Exzooberation, the Zoo’s 2009 exhibit in honor of the Year of the Dragon, or you can adopt your very own Kangaroo, Jaguar, Gorilla or other species of animal for a year and make use of a variety of benefits, such as naming rights for their offspring. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, which opened in May of 1914 with one red deer fawn, is now a world-class attraction for all ages. It is famous for an 11-acre ‘Plains of Africa’ exhibit, which includes a Giraffe Overlook, a Jaguar Range and the Savannah Blooms Garden.

In downtown Jacksonville more than 6,000 structures in traditional neighborhoods are set along tree-lined streets along the riverfront reminding us of a bygone era and making Jacksonville’s historic district the nations largest. A revival of interest in urban living has brought not only an appreciation for these charming historic homes, but has also initiated a growth in new developments of modern condominiums, town homes, lofts and bungalows, which provide practical low maintenance alternatives to today’s homeowners. The depth of residential activity is emblematic for the city of Jacksonville, FL, which is demographically one of the youngest cities in Florida, as the vibrant downtown community keeps attracting newcomers, who enjoy being close to restaurants, cafes, shops, entertainment, music, museums, and all the multifaceted excitement a city like Jacksonville offers year round. Jazz Festivals, Arts and Craft Fairs, Theaters, Farmer’s Markets and other stimulating events fill the streets of Jacksonville on a regular basis.

Apart from the invigorating vibes of this metropolis, Jacksonville, FL is actually a natural oasis! One of the most recognized magazines, National Geographic Adventure, recently ranked Jacksonville, Florida as 6th best beach town in the US. Amelia Island in Duval County, which is one of the Jacksonville area’s six counties, was named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top ten North American Islands in their Reader’s Choice Awards.

The Northeast Florida coastline consisting of seven counties at Jacksonville extends from Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island in the North along a mostly undeveloped 90 mile shoreline past Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra, all the way South to picturesque historic St. Augustine in St. Johns County, and finally to Flagler Beach, Flagler County, Florida.

Go wading in the surf, or hit the sights and sounds of the streets of downtown Jacksonville, FLA! You’ll never get bored in this endless playground for an active lifestyle at any age and at any budget.