By Carrie McLaren This summer, families visiting Jacksonville have a variety of activities and events to choose from. Here are six ideas to get you going in this vibrant city: Soccer Time – Don’t miss the hottest team in town, the Jacksonville Armada FC soccer club, part of the North American…
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By Janet K. Keeler There are many reasons to take a day for yourself, and one of them is pampering body and soul. St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville is a fine place to put you at the top of priority list. That’s not to say you can’t bring along a buddy to enjoy a full day of indulgences. Maybe…
Read MoreBy Kevin McGeever The drive from Atlanta to Jacksonville is a 350-mile road trip from bustling to busy with bucolic in between. Point A (Atlanta) is undeniably one of America’s great urban centers. Point B (Jacksonville), you may be surprised to know, is the largest city in square miles in the…
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A writer makes a nostalgic return to Atlantic Beach near Jacksonville, FL. Will her memories outshine the reality? By Terry Ward Visiting a place where I once lived and loved is an emotional experience. As I pedal my rented beach cruiser in Atlantic Beach – the beach town I called home before…
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By Dalia Colon Where: The corridor, a.k.a. State Road 16, through the Town of Penney Farms in Clay County, southwest of Jacksonville. Length: 3 miles. How to get around: Drive, bike or walk. Best time to visit: Springtime, to see the dogwoods and azaleas in bloom, or October for…
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By Janet K. Keeler Sometimes, the bigger the city, the easier it is to explore it in an environmentally friendly way. That seems counterintuitive with all those highrises, highways and traffic. However, metro areas often have more creative public transportation and quick ways to leave the hustle…
Read MoreBy Julie Landry Laviolette Families traveling with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs can find plenty to see and do in Jacksonville , Fla. These Jacksonville locations and attractions will help you make family travel memories, whether your child needs a sensory-friendly…
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By Jill Martin My family and I spent the weekend in Jacksonville and boy-oh-boy we had a blast! We came to see the 24 th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Jacksonville Landing and their famous Holiday Boat Parade, but during the day, we found lots of family friendly places to explore. And I have…
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By Janet K. Keeler Jacksonville is a vast, sprawling city. With 890,000 residents, it’s the most populated in Florida. It’s also the largest city in landmass in the lower 48 states, taking up nearly 750 square miles. So for visitors, it’s smart to knock this massive place down to size. We do that…
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By Jennifer DeCamp You love all things local and #shopsmall is part of your identity. We’ll help your find the perfect mementos from your day exploring the town. Caffeinate The smell of roasting coffee beans from the Maxwell House plant hangs over downtown in the morning. Locals know it can carry…
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