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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=150 BGCOLOR="#C0DCC0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Discover Florida</B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="090643c0.gif" border=0 width="100" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Discover Florida"><U><IMG SRC="19885140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id96.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jacksonville/Arlington"><U><IMG SRC="30b85140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id98.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jacksonville/DowntownHistoric"><U><IMG SRC="30985140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id103.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jacksonville/Intracoastal"><U><IMG SRC="2ff85140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id99.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jacksonville/Northside"><U><IMG SRC="2f885140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id100.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jacksonville/St. Johns River Shores"><U><IMG SRC="2fc85140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id97.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jacksonville/Southside"><U><IMG SRC="2fa85140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id102.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jacksonville/Beaches"><U><IMG SRC="30a85140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id101.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jacksonville/Westside"><U><IMG SRC="2fe85140.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="20" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> Website  Designed by<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#003333" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.realtyproductions.com" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.realtyproductions.com"><U><IMG SRC="4d58b190.jpg" border=0 width="139" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></FONT></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="303c8c83.gif"> <div> <I><B>Jacksonville</B></I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="307a9860.jpg" border=0 width="425" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="306c8860.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="134" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="652" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 299 WIDTH="646"><div> Part of the First Coast in Northeast Florida,  Jacksonville is the largest city in the contiguous United States in land area, site of U.S. Navy bases and the home of the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Jacksonville Facts:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The City of Jacksonville ranks as the 14th largest city in the United States in population with about 750,000 residents.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Jacksonville metropolitan area, which includes the Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, as well as Clay, Baker, Nassau and St. Johns counties, has a population of more than 1,000,000 residents.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Jacksonville covers 841 square miles (217,559 hectares). </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) is 15 minutes from downtown by car.  The JIA is served by 15 major and regional airlines that offer 250 daily flights to and from most major cities in the country and is an international gateway.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There are three major Interstate Highways running through Jacksonville; I-95, I-295 and I-10. Additionally, I-75 is just 30 minutes west of Jacksonville.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There are four major U.S. Highways- U.S. 1, U.S. 17, U.S. 90 and U.S. 301. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="652" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 909 WIDTH="646"><div> <B>Why Jacksonville, Florida?</B></div> <div> Jacksonville and the First Coast is the home of many yacht and sail clubs. Be it an oceanfront setting, a small quaint neighborhood, a riverfront high-rise or an ultra-modern development with the latest technological advances, North East Florida has it all.   As home to the PGA Tour, ATP World Headquarters and World Golf Village, along with many exceptional courses, the First Coast is also a golfer's paradise.</div> <bR> <div> Every day, Jacksonville gains national prominence as the home of a championship football franchise. Jacksonville is also home to almost 100 corporate headquarters and one of the most progressive cities in the country. But there's more to Jacksonville than sports and big business </div> <bR> <div> - The area has been selected as one of the Best Places To Live by several national magazines. </div> <div> This still only begins to describe our city. Jacksonville is a combination of world class business center and waterfront paradise with the heart of a small town. And since the area has the lowest cost of living of any major metropolitan area in the State, there's more money to play with. Energized by the youngest population of any comparable sized city in Florida, Jacksonville is a city with momentum. It's no wonder so many companies and individuals decide to call Jacksonville home.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Top Reasons People Move To Jacksonville</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc66330000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Low cost of living </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc66330000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Great year-round climate </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc66330000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cultural Diversity </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc66330000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Youth & family organizations </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc66330000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Abundant recreational activities </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc66330000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Jacksonville Jaguars </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc66330000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Location & Transportation </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc66330000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A city of size with Southern charm</div> <bR> <div> <B>Historic Homes & Districts</B> </div> <div> Jacksonville's many historic neighborhoods bring a variety of interesting historical homes and landmarks. These neighborhoods feature a number of homes listed in the National Trust Of Historic Preservation.</div> <div> Over the last few years, many individuals and investors have been buying old homes within those historic districts. A large number have been restored and are now being occupied by individuals, couples and families. Some located on busy streets were converted to professional offices housing attorneys, doctors, dentists, real estate offices and architects.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>Leisure & Entertainment</B></div> <div> Jacksonville and the First Coast is the home of many yacht and sail clubs. Be it an oceanfront setting, a small quaint neighborhood, a riverfront highrise or an ultra-modern development with the latest technological advances, North East Florida has it all. </div> <div> As home to the PGA Tour, ATP World Headquarters and World Golf Village, along with many exceptional courses, the First Coast is a golfer's paradise. </div> <bR> <div> <B>The Beaches</B> </div> <div> This still only begins to describe our city. Jacksonville is a combination of world class business center and waterfront paradise with the heart of a small town. And since the area has the lowest cost of living of any major metropolitan area in the State, there's more money to play with. Energized by the youngest population of any comparable sized city in Florida, Jacksonville is a city with momentum. It's no wonder so many companies and individuals decide to call Jacksonville home.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Find out about Jacksonville's neighborhoods by visiting the links on the left</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>