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Elegant Mansion in Marsh Landing CC

This custom gated home on approximately two acres, with 200’ of oceanfront, offers an open floor plan with first floor master suite.

The kitchen/family area boasts wine closets, walk in pantry, exercise room and steam shower. Upstairs includes large bonus room, three bedrooms, theatre or 6th bedroom and oceanfront deck. The 50 foot pool, five car garage and beach walkover complete this estate. $5,195,000.

This original beach home has been lovingly maintained and has wonderful expansive ocean views, paver courtyard driveway and hurricane shutters. Located close to the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

This 4 br, 5 1/2 ba features the finest features and finishes. The great room has floor to ceiling windows with automatic shades and gorgeous views. Immaculate and designed for gracious living.

This elegant mansion in March Landing Country Club has expansive views of the golf course, lake and marsh. The home offers a grand foyer with a spectacular staircase, 5 suites and a large sunroom.

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Luxurious and Spacious Costa Verano Penthouse

Over 4000 SF of wonderful space perfect for formal or casual entertaining. Upon entry you will be immediately drawn through the Formal Living Room to the sunny River Room with expansive views of St. Johns River. $779,000.

Expansive views from ocean to downtown. This Penthouse has 10’ smooth ceilings, custom upgraded granite in wet bar, kitchen and all bathrooms are some of the many features. Plus two covered parking spaces in the main tower!

This beautifully designed, custombuilt, coastal Federal-style home located on the river in prestigious Ortega offers spectacular sunset and river views, attention to detail and modern living. $1,475,000

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This 2 bedroom 2 Bath condo is located on the ground floor with expansive views over the dunes and beach to ocean. Ocean terraces offers a gas connection for a grill.

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Single Story Cottage Home in Pablo Creek Reserve

Mediterranean Estate Overlooking 12th hole of the Marsh Landing CC

Mediterranean Style Home in Marsh Landing CC

Bamboo & travertine floors. 8’ solid wood doors throughout the penthouse, 12’ ceilings and numerous palladian windows. Terraces with Intracoastal, Beaches, and City views. This pet friendly gated community in an expansive park like setting offers so much from fishing on the pier, swimming laps in pool, working out in state of the art fitness center, watching sunset from your private terrace or enjoying a day on your boat. $1,300,000

Built on 1/2 acre lot this one of a kind custom home boasts 6,410 square feet under roof for phenomenal indoor & outdoor lifestyle. Designed by Kevin Gray, Jacksonville’s premier residential designer.

Crafted with the finest attention to detail by luxury home builder BGN Construction highlighting views of centrally located Tallulah Lake on quiet cul-de-sac.

This exceptional 5 bedroom, 7 bath home has been meticulously maintained and offers tremendous floor plan flexibility.

Main level includes Master Bedroom (complete with remote control window treatments), large Master Bathroom, Office and Guest Suite. Upstairs you will find 3 additional Suites and a sizable Bonus/Theatre room complete with kitchenette. $1,595,000

Built in 2006 with superb quality including: weather shield windows, custom window coverings, chiseled stone wood flooring, wood floors sanded on site, library/office with coffered ceilings, an incredible chef’s kitchen with Schrock cabinets, game room with balcony to screened pool below and gorgeous marsh views. $1,595,000

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Contents Annual Events......................................................... 8 Art Walks................................................................ 16 Directory................................................................ 18 Farmers Markets...................................................24 Hospitals & Animal Shelters..............................26 Libraries..................................................................28 Museums...............................................................34 Sports & Recreation............................................40 Senior Resources..................................................49 Kids' Resources..................................................... 51 Welcome to Nocatee..........................................54 Hurricanes & Evacuation Routes......................58

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OCEANFRONT

Set on stunning 90’ oceanfrontage along private Duval Drive, this unique cottage has a mid-century vibe. 5 bedrooms include bathrooms en suite. Expansive entertaining spaces outside include a pool, oceanfront terrace and pavilion.

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MARSH LANDING

Nestled in the elegant Marsh Pointe neighborhood, this home was designed for its owners to enjoy the beauty of the first hole of Marsh Landing Country Club. Includes all the bells & whistles!

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INTRACOASTAL

Located on Harbourtown Marina, this stylish 4-story town home is one of only 20 in Northeast Florida Includes 4th floor media/party room & balcony, amazing Intracoastal views, includes spa, elevator & private 2-car garage.

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Peaceful one-story, 3 bedroom condominium home near state park and the ocean! High ceilings, chef’s kitchen! This design creates a single-family home feel, in part because of the direct entry 2-car garage.

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Annual Events on the First Coast

The First Coast boasts numerous distinctive annual events. From the Concours d’ Elegance on Amelia Island and the Gate River Run in downtown Jacksonville to THE PLAYERS Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, residents will find dozens of exciting events to keep them captivated year-round. Here is just a sampling of the biggest events and attractions across the First Coast.

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Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance www.ameliaconcours.org • March, Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island An automotive charitable event, the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is one of the top auto shows in the country. Cars are rated for authenticity, function, history, style and quality of restoration. Proceeds from the event support Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, as well as other local charities.

Amelia Island Holiday Cookie Tour www.ameliamuseum.org • December, Fernandina Beach Six of Amelia Island’s inns open their doors for the annual Holiday Cookie Tour. From noon until 5 p.m., guests may view the inns’ holiday decorations and sample a signature cookie at each. Complimentary horse-drawn carriage and trolley rides will be available from inn to inn, or visitors can travel the short journey between homes on foot.

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org or at the Amelia Island Visitors Center, the Fernandina Beach Library and Chamber of Commerce Gateway Office.

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival www.shrimpfestival.com • May, Fernandina Beach The annual shrimp festival includes a number of vendors, live music, a fireworks display, the Miss Shrimp Festival pageant, a pirate parade and of course lots of shrimp and other seafood.

Ritz-Carlton Christmas Tree Lighting • November, Amelia Island Amelia Island’s Ritz-Carlton Christmas Tree Lighting with life-sized gingerbread revelation is held seaside on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. A signature event ushering in the holidays on Amelia Island, the event features holiday refreshments, live entertainment, the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of a towering 50foot tree in the oceanfront courtyard of the Ritz-Carlton.

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The ceremony concludes with a holiday fireworks display. Call the Ritz-Carlton for more information and hotel reservations at (904) 277-1100.

team alternates each year, and ticket distribution is split evenly between each team. Many events and activities surround the game itself.

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26.2 with Donna www.breastcancermarathon.com • February, Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville Beaches 26.2 with Donna is a nonprofit organization producing the only marathon in the country dedicated solely to raising funds to treat breast cancer. The organization was founded by Donna Deegan, three-time breast cancer survivor, and 100 percent of raised funds and race proceeds go to breast cancer research and care. Deegan also created The Donna Foundation to provide assistance exclusively for those on the First Coast living with breast cancer. The marathon and half marathon both start at ATP Tour Boulevard in Ponte Vedra Beach, and the course takes runners through the Jacksonville Beaches on A1A, ending at Mayo Clinic. The race is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl www.gatorbowl.com • Date TBA, EverBank Field in Jacksonville The Gator Bowl is the sixth oldest college football bowl and one of the city’s annual sports highlights. A team from each the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten Conference play in the bowl. The game and associated activities are planned by the Gator Bowl Association.

Florida/Georgia football game www.flgajax.com/ • October, EverBank Field Known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party,” the college football game between the University of Florida and the University of Georgia is played on “neutral territory” in Jacksonville and is one of the most prominent college football rivalries. The “home”

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Gate River Run www.1stplacesports.com/grr_index.html • March, Downtown Jacksonville The Gate River Run is the largest 15K race in the country and serves as the USA 15K Championship. More than 20,000 runners and walkers participate, including top Olympic athletes. The River Run weekend also features The Florida Times-Union 5K for Charity, the Junior River Run and the Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile, as well as a three-day expo.

Springing the Blues www.springingtheblues.com • April, Jacksonville Beach George’s Music Springing the Blues is one of the oldest and largest blues festivals on the East Coast. Dozens of musicians perform at the Seawalk Pavilion during a weekend in April. The festival attracts more than 150,000 attendees, and the 2017 festival will feature nearly two dozne blues artists performing on two stages and a nightly after party.

Jacksonville World of Nations www.makeascenedowntown.com/Events/World-ofNations-Celebration.aspx • March, Downtown Jacksonville Global cultural immersion comes to Jacksonville’s downtown Metropolitan Park for three days in May. The Jacksonville World of Nations festival represents the food,

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fashion, dance, music and traditions of more than 30 nations.

Jacksonville Jazz Festival www.jacksonvillejazzfest.com • May, Downtown Jacksonville This Memorial Day weekend event has been a Jacksonville tradition for over 30 years and attracts visitors from all over the world. As one of the largest jazz festivals in the country, visitors can expect to see the city come alive with the sounds of a line-up spanning 15 blocks of Downtown Jacksonville. For information, call (904) 630-3690.

Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament www.kingfishtournament.com • July, Sisters Creek Marina in Jacksonville The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament has been held since 1981. Professional and amateur anglers compete for cash and prizes, and the tournament attracts approximately 20,000 spectators. It also features a junior angler tournament for anglers under the age of 16.

Jacksonville Marine Charities use proceeds from the tournament to support marine science research, preservation and education.

Jacksonville Jaguars football season www.jaguars.com • The NFL season begins in September; EverBank Field The Jacksonville Jaguars are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the NFL.

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The team was established in 1993 and play at EverBank Field. In 2012 businessman Shad Khan purchased the team from longtime owner Wayne Weaver. The Jags are coached by Doug Marrone.

Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair www.jacksonvillefair.com • November, Jacksonville Fairgrounds The Jacksonville Fair features agricultural exhibits, arts and crafts exhibits, 4-H and FFA exhibits and entertainment, as well as a midway with rides, games and food.

Adventure Landing Winterfest www.jaxwinterfest.com • November, Jacksonville Beach For eight years, Adventure Landing has transformed into a winter wonderland for days and nights of fun starting in November. With a set of attractions that includes an outdoor ice rink, a hologram light display and nightly “snowfall,” Adventure Landing makes the perfect destination for family fun in the holiday season. For more information call (904) 246-4386.

Jacksonville Light Boat Parade www.jacksonvillelanding.com/event/jacksonville-light-boatparade/ • December, Jacksonville Landing In an event that draws a crowd of more than 200,000 each year, a dazzling display of light-strung boats on the St. Johns River is capped with a firework spectacular featuring a “waterfall” of lights cascading over the bridges on the water.

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St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival www.lionsfestival.com • March, St. Augustine Seafood, live music and family fun –– all in the heart of the nation’s oldest city. With a wide variety of fresh seafood, art and attractions, this annual celebration offers something for everyone.

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Roscolusa Songwriters Festival www.roscolusa.com • April, Nocatee Town Center Field The annual Roscolusa Songwriters Festival brings both emerging and established songwriters from Nashville to Nocatee to share their songs. Attendees get to hear the songs sung by the artists who wrote them while enjoying behind-the-scenes stories about their creation. The event also features refreshments and more.

THE PLAYERS Championship www.pgatour.com/theplayers • May, TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach THE PLAYERS is an annual golf tournament on the PGA Tour based in Ponte Vedra Beach. TPC Sawgrass hosts the tournament on its Stadium Course, bringing thousands of spectators to the area for the tournament and many surrounding events. TPC Sawgrass is known for its 17th hole “island green,” one of the most recognizable and difficult holes in golf. The tournament offers the highest prize fund of any golf tournament and usually includes the top 50 golfers in the world rankings. Often considered the “fifth major” of the major golf championships, THE PLAYERS concludes each year on Mother’s Day. Nights of Lights www.floridashistoriccoast.com/nights • November to January in St. Augustine St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is one of the top holiday lighting displays in the world, according to “National Geographic” magazine. After sunset, more than 3 million white lights illuminate the historic district, including the former Ponce de Leon Hotel (now Flagler College) and the Hotel Alcazar (now the Lightner Museum and City Hall). Experience the holiday glow on foot, by open-air trolley or on a romantic carriage ride. Festivities take place throughout the historic district, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and St. Augustine Beach from mid-November through the end of January.

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Art Walks on the First Coast

Art Walks are a favorite past-time around the First Coast and local communities are home to several each month. Art Walks are half block party, half art festival, where the community is invited to peruse local art, shops, restaurants and entertainment.

NORTH BEACHES’ART WALK

Third Thursday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m., Atlantic and Neptune Beaches Town Center www.nbaw.org The North Beaches Art Walk takes place the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Atlantic and Neptune Beaches’ Town Center. With more than 55 participating artists at several local venues, the art walk features many local visual artists and live performers. For more information, call (904) 610-4878 or visit www.nbaw. org.

JAX BEACH ART WALK

Second Tuesday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m.

Along First Street from Beach Blvd. N. to Fifth Ave. N. www.betterjaxbeach.com The Jax Beach Art Walk is held the second Tuesday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. This family friendly event takes place in front of businesses along First Street from Beach Boulevard North to Fifth Avenue North. The Jax Beach Art Walk showcases the talent of great local artists and the businesses in the community. Many of the

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participating businesses will have live music and specials throughout the art walk. For more information, visit www. betterjaxbeach.com.

JACKSONVILLE DOWNTOWN ART WALK

First Wednesday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m.

Downtown Jacksonville www.jacksonvilleartwalk.com Presented by Downtown Vision, Inc., the Jacksonville Downtown Art Walk is held the first Wednesday of every month rain or shine. Occupying 15 blocks, the art walk includes more than 50 galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses. In addition to art, the monthly event offers live music, street dancing, food vendors and more. Each walk has a different theme, among them Oktoberfest, St. Patrick’s Day and Dog Days of Summer. Parking is free after 6 p.m. at meters and at the Elite Parking Services garage on the corner of Clay and Adams Street. Other transportation options include the Jacksonville bus system and the Skyway.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

First Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m.

Downtown St. Augustine

(904) 829-0065 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com The First Friday Art Walk takes place the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown St. Augustine.

The Art Walk was founded and is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine. Free self-guided tours are available for participating galleries, which offer new exhibits and receptions. The monthly event also includes live music. When Art Walk ends, the after parties begin at area clubs and restaurants. Parking after 5 p.m. is free except at the Historic Parking Garage. A complimentary Art Walk Shuttle Service runs every 20-30 minutes on a continuous loop from 6 to 9 p.m. The free shuttle service is provided by Ripley’s Red Sightseeing Trains and The Old Town Trolleys. Note: This service is not available on First Fridays during December and January’s Nights of Lights.

For more information, call 1-832-779-2781 or visit www. artgalleriesofstaugustine.com.

ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK

Second Saturday of every month 5 to 8 p.m.

Downtown Fernandina Beach (800) 226-3542 www.islandart.org/artrageous-artwalk/ Artrageous Art Walk takes place on the second Saturday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. at various galleries in downtown Fernandina Beach. Participating galleries host art events where residents and tourists alike can enjoy art in various media that each gallery has to offer in addition to meeting the artists.

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.sjcchamber.com/ 1 News Place St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 829-5681

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH DIVISION ST. JOHNS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 200 Solana Road, Ste. B Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 285-2004 GREATER NASSAU COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.greaternassaucountychamber. com 542196 US-1 Callahan, FL 32011 (904) 879-1441 AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.islandchamber.com 961687 Gateway Blvd, Ste. 101G 18 LIVING HERE 2017

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY CLERK OF COURT www.sjccoc.us 4010 Lewis Speedway St Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 819-3600 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NASSAU COUNTY CLERK OF COURT www.nassauclerk.org 76347 Veterans Way, Ste. 4100 Yulee, FL 32097 (904) 548-4600 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DUVAL COUNTY CLERK OF COURT www2.duvalclerk.com 501 W. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32202

COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEB GUIDE St. Johns County: www.co.st-johns. fl.us/ General Directory: www.co.st-johns. fl.us/county/menulists/contact.aspx Nassau County: www.nassaucountyfl. com/ General Directory: www. nassaucountyfl.com/directory.aspx Duval County: www.coj.net/ General Directory: www.coj.net/ departments.aspx

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HASTINGS 6195 S. Main Ste. E Hastings, FL 32145 (904) 209-2250 Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Julington Creek, FL 32259 (904) 209-2250 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH 5430 Palm Valley Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 209-2250 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ST. AUGUSTINE 4030 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 209-2250 Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Last Saturday of the month: 8:30 a.m. to noon ST. AUGUSTINE 6658 US 1 S. St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 209-2250 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NASSAU COUNTY To get information and helpful links how to renew your license, car title or registration in Nassau County, visit www.dmvflorida.org/nassau.shtml. Below are some of the DMV offices available.

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FERNANDINA BEACH 86130 License Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-7400 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Driving Tests FERNANDINA BEACH 416 Centre St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-7400 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CALLAHAN 450077 State Road 200, Ste. 13 Callahan, FL 32011 (904) 491-7400 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Limited Driver License Services HILLIARD 15885 County Road 108 Hilliard, FL 32046 (904) 845-3930 Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

DUVAL COUNTY To get information and helpful links how to renew your license, car title or registration in Duval County, visit www.dmvflorida.org/duval.shtml.

Below are some of the DMV offices available.

JACKSONVILLE 231 East Forsyth St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE 7120-15 Hogan Road Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CDL Hazmat JACKSONVILLE 6672 Commonwealth Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32254 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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JACKSONVILLE 10035 San Jose Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE 12220 Atlantic Blvd., Ste.102 Jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE 3520-1 Blanding Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 210 Jacksonville, FL 32218 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE 910 W 44th St. Jacksonville, FL 32208 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NEPTUNE BEACH 1505 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, FL 32266 (904) 630-1916 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT www.sjcfl.us/FireRescue/Contact.aspx 3657 Gaines Road St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 209-1700 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT www.stjohns.floridahealth.gov 200 San Sebastian View St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 209-3250 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NASSAU COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT www.nassaucountyfl.com/index. aspx?NID=122 96160 Nassau Place Yulee, FL 32097 (904) 530-6600 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NASSAU COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT www.nassau.floridahealth.gov/ 30 South Fourth St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 530-6800 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DUVAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT www.coj.net/departments/fire-andrescue.aspx 515 N. Julia St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 630-0434 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DUVAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT www.duval.floridahealth.gov 900 University Blvd. N Jacksonville, FL 32211 (904) 253-1000 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

PASSPORT SERVICES For information and assistance with passport applications, visit travel.state. gov/content/passports/en/passports. html.

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MANDARIN STATION POST OFFICE 4411 Sunbeam Road Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 737-4852 POTTSBURG POST OFFICE 10700 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 641-7197 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 1100 Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32203 (904) 366-4886

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FERNANDINA BEACH MAIN POST OFFICE 1997 Sadler Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 491-4680 NASSAU COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY 25 North Fourth St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 277-7365

American Association of Poison Control Centers (800) 222-1222 www.aapcc.org

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 209-2215 NASSAU COUNTY www.nassauso.com 77151 Citizens Circle Yulee, FL 32097 (904) 225-5174

REGIONAL FLORIDA/USVI POISON INFORMATION CENTER JACKSONVILLE: For Poisoning Emergencies Call 1-800-222-1222 www.fpicjax.org

DUVAL COUNTY www.coj.net/departments/sheriffsoffice.aspx 501 E Bay St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 630-0500

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St. Johns County Clerk of Courts 4010 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 819-3632

For major emergencies, dial 911.

POISON CONTROL For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911.

Poison Control for St. Johns County, Nassau County, and Duval County

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY UTILITY DEPARTMENT www.sjcfl.us/utilities (904) 209-2700

ST. JOHNS COUNTY PONTE VEDRA FIELD OFFICE www.sjso.org 1108 A1A N., Ste. 105

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treatment, among other services. The Water Treatment Division maintains a total of 27.96 million gallons a day in its nine facilities throughout St. Johns County.

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY www.fpl.com (866) 263-9185 Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves approximately 4.6 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with more than 10,000 employees. FPL serves parts of the St. Johns County Communities.

BEACHES ENERGY SERVICES www.beachesenergy.com (904) 247-6241 Beaches Energy Services provides utility service to more than 34,000 customers in Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach and Palm Valley.

JEA www.jea.com (904) 665-6000 JEA serves an estimated 420,000 electric, 305,000 water and 230,000 sewer customers in Northeast Florida. JEA was created by the City of Jacksonville to serve those who live in the city and in the surrounding communities. JEA serves customers in Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties.

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JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JAX) www.flyjacksonville.com 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive Jacksonville, FL 32218 (904) 741-4902 Located just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, JAX provides non-stop flights to major U.S. cities, including those that serve as international 22 LIVING HERE 2017

gateways. More than a dozen major airlines and a network of regional carriers provide some 200 daily arrivals and departures at JAX. Jacksonville’s passenger air service market has grown dramatically throughout the past decade. In 2016, nearly 5.6 million passengers used Jacksonville International Airport.

JACKSONVILLE EXECUTIVE AT CRAIG AIRPORT (CRG) www.flyjacksonville.com 855-1 St. Johns Bluff Road N., Ste. 500 Jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 641-7666 Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG), located just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, Florida, is ideally situated for quick access to the city’s beaches and downtown business district-and even to Jacksonville Jaguars football games at nearby EverBank Field. Because of its location, size and capacity, Jacksonville Executive (CRG) helps to divert general aviation traffic away from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and its large commercial planes.

HERLONG RECREATIONAL AIRPORT (HEG) www.flyjacksonville.com/default. aspx?sMP=Herlong 9300 Normandy Blvd., Ste. 400 Jacksonville, FL 32221 (904) 783-2805 Home to Jacksonville’s aviation enthusiasts since the 1960s, Herlong Recreational Airport (HEG) is Northeast Florida’s primary location for light sport aircraft, skydiving, gliders and other experimental aircraft. Flying into Herlong, one is likely to spot aircraft ranging from the Goodyear Blimp to a citation jet. Located southwest of downtown Jacksonville, Herlong is a perfect facility for die-hard aviation nuts and novices alike.

CECIL AIRPORT (VQQ) www.flyjacksonville.com 13365 Simpson Way Jacksonville, FL 32221

(904) 573-1611 Located approximately 15 miles west of downtown Jacksonville, Cecil Airport (VQQ) is the Jacksonville Aviation Authority’s (JAA) third general aviation airport and fourth airport overall. With easy access to air and rail connections and a deep water port, Cecil Airport’s facilities are ideally suited for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations and a variety of aviation-related industrial and commercial development. Cecil Airport (VQQ) provides an effective base of operations for corporate aircraft, general aviation, air cargo and National Guard and Reserve aviation.

The airport has four, 200-foot wide runways, three of which measure 8,000 feet. The fourth runway is 12,500 feet in length, one of the longest in Florida.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT (KSGT OR UST) www.flynfra.com 4900 US-1, N. St. Augustine, FL 32095 (904) 209-0090 The Northeast Florida Regional Airport is owned and operated by the St. Augustine - St. Johns County Airport Authority on behalf of the citizens of St. Johns County.

FERNANDINA BEACH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (FBMA) www.fbfl.us/index.aspx?nid=66 700 Airport Road Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 (904) 277-7300 The Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (FBMA) is located on Amelia Island approximately three miles south of the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach and less than two miles from Amelia Island’s beautiful beaches, hotels, B and Bs, vacation rentals, and resort accommodations.

FBMA also offers convenient access to Jacksonville, approximately 25 miles to the south.

FBMA (FAA Airport Designator: FHB) is operated by the City of Fernandina Beach as an enterprise fund to be

self-sustaining and not require city general funds in its operation.

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ST. JOHNS RIVER FERRY www.stjohnsriverferry.com 4780 Ocean St. Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (904) 241-9969 The St. Johns River Ferry is a car and passenger ferry that connects the north and south ends of Florida State Road A1A in Duval County, linking Mayport Village and Fort George Island via a pleasant sail across the St. Johns River.

The 0.9 mile voyage crosses the St. Johns River 2.5 miles inland of the river’s mouth and departs every half hour.

JACKSONVILLE AMTRAK STATION www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/ am2Station/Station_Page&code=JAX 3570 Clifford Lane Jacksonville, FL 32209

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Farmers Markets on the First Coast RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET

Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

715 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32204 www.riversideartsmarket.com After eight years running, the Riverside Arts Market is more than a place for food –– it’s an outdoor storefront for artists, non-profits, food vendors, farmers and more to provide fun, entertainment and produce for a growing community. This green market hosts up to 200 vendors every Saturday in addition to live music and morning yoga.

NOCATEE FARMERS MARKET

Third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nocatee Town Center Field 100 Marketside Ave. Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 www.nocatee.com The Nocatee’s Farmers Market includes a plethora of fresh local foods. Find produce, herbs, homemade jams and jellies, handmade baked goods and crafts from more than 70 vendors. Bring the family and enjoy barbeque,

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shaved ice and more while shopping the themed monthly events.

BEACHES GREEN MARKET

Every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.

Jarboe Park 301 Florida Blvd.

Neptune Beach, FL 32266 http://www.beacheslocalfoodnetwork.org/Pages/ BeachesGreenMarket.aspx Beaches Green Market is equal parts vending and education. At this market, expect a wide selection of locally grown organic produce, all-natural meat, freerange eggs and freshly cut flowers in addition to being able to learn about seasonal growth and sustainable farming methods. Plus, visitors can indulge in such delights as handcrafted teas, locally harvested honey and more.

OLD CITY FARMERS MARKET

Every Saturday 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre 1340C A1A S. St. Augustine, FL 32080

www.staugustinefm.com Handmade arts and crafts, freshly caught seafood and live entertainment make this market a St. Augustine staple where locals offer a selection of organic fruits, vegetables and produce in addition to arts and crafts.

FERNANDINA FARMERS MARKET

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

North Seventh St. Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 http://ameliaislandmarketplace.com Located in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, this weekly event is home to a true farmer's market and art market. The Fernandina Beach Marketplace hosts a choice selection of locally grown and produced goods, while the adjacent Fernandina Beach Arts Market stocks arts and crafts on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

JACKSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET

Open daily pre-dawn to dusk 1810 W. Beaver St. Jacksonville, FL 32209 www.jaxfarmersmarket.com This daily, open-air market sees over one million visitors every year and is best known for its featured ethnic and specialty import items, many of which are hard to find elsewhere. Operating since 1938, the market offers

a selection of everything from fruits and vegetables to seafood and tropical specialties. A list of vendors can be found at www.jaxfarmersmarket.com.

THE WEDNESDAY MARKET

Every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Johns County Pier Park 350 A1A Beach Blvd.

St. Augustine, FL 32080 http://thecivicassociation.org/the_wednesday_market Both local and regional vendors display a variety of produce, seafood and wares at this St. Augustine market every Wednesday year-round. Its St. Johns County Pier Park location hosts between 60 and 80 vendors each week, showcasing hand-picked, home-made and handcrafted goods.

JAXSONS NIGHT MARKET

Third Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Hemming Park 135 W. Monroe St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 http://www.hemmingpark.org/jaxsons-night-market/ Jaxon’s Night Market is “for Jaxons, by Jaxons,” hosted in Hemming Park every third Thursday of the month. Food trucks, locally made beer and live music in the heart of downtown make for a unique market experience.

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Hospitals and Animal Shelters

on the First Coast NASSAU COUNTY

Baptist Medical Center Nassau 1250 South 18th St. Fernandina Beach, FL 904-321-3500 www.baptistjax.com

DUVAL COUNTY

Baptist Medical Center Beaches 1350 13th Ave. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL (904) 627-2900 www.baptistjax.com

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Baptist Medical Center South 14550 Old St. Augustine Rd. Jacksonville, FL (904) 271-6000 www.baptistjax.com

Mayo Clinic 4500 San Pablo Rd. S. Jacksonville, FL (904) 953-2000 www.mayoclinic.com

Baptist Medical Center Downtown 800 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, FL (904) 202-2000 www.baptistjax.com

Wolfson Children’s Hospital 800 Prudential Dr. Jacksonville, FL (904) 202-8000 www.wolfsonchildrens.org

UF Health Jacksonville 655 West Eighth St. Jacksonville, FL www.ufhealthjax.org Memorial Hospital Jacksonville 3625 University Blvd. S. Jacksonville, FL (904) 399-6111 www.memorialhospitaljax.com St. Vincent’s Hospital 1 Shircliff Way Jacksonville, FL (904) 308-7300 www.jaxhealth.com

ST. JOHNS COUNTY Flagler Hospital 400 Health Park Blvd.

St. Augustine, FL (904) 819-5155 www.flaglerhospital.org

DUVAL COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTERS

Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services 2020 Forest St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 630-2489 www.coj.net/departments/ environmental-and-compliance/ animal-care---protective-services. aspx Jacksonville Beach Animal Control 1460 Shetter Ave. Jacksonville Beach, FL (904) 247-6167 www.jacksonvillebeach.org/ government/departments/police/ services-division/animal-control Jacksonville Humane Society 8464 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL (904) 725-8766 www.jaxhumane.org

ST. JOHNS COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

St. Johns County Division of Animal Control and Pet Center 130 N. Stratton Rd. St. Augustine, FL (904) 209-6190 http://www.co.st-johns.fl.us/ animalcontrol/petcenter.aspx St. Augustine Humane Society 1665 Old Moultrie Rd. St. Augustine, FL (904) 829-2737 http://www.staugustinehumanesociety. org/

NASSAU COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

Nassau Humane Society 671 Airport Rd. Fernandina Beach, FL (904) 321-1647 www.nassauhumanesociety.com

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Libraries on the First Coast ST. JOHNS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES

www.sjcpls.org/

Southeast Branch 6670 US 1 South St. Augustine, FL (904) 827-6900

Brentwood Branch 3725 Pearl Street Jacksonville, FL (904) 630-0924

DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCHES

Brown Eastside Branch 1390 Harrison St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 630-5466

Anastasia Island Branch 124 Seagrove Main St. St. Augustine Beach, FL (904) 209-3730

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Bartman Trail Branch 60 Davis Pond Blvd.

Fruit Cove, FL (904) 827-6960

Main Library 303 N. Laura St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 630-2665

Hastings Branch 6195 S. Main St. Hastings, FL (904) 827-6970

Argyle Branch 7973 Old Middleburg Road S. Jacksonville, FL (904) 573-3164

Main Library 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd.

St. Augustine, FL (904) 827-6940

Beaches Branch 600 3rd St. Neptune Beach, FL (904) 241-1141

Ponte Vedra Beach Branch 101 Liberty Blvd.

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (904) 827-6950

Bradham and Brooks Branch 1755 Edgewood Avenue W. Jacksonville, FL (904) 765-5402

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Dallas Graham Branch 2304 N. Myrtle Ave. Jacksonville, FL (904) 630-0922 Highlands Regional Branch 1826 Dunn Ave. Jacksonville, FL (904)757-7702 Mandarin Branch 3330 Kori Road Jacksonville, FL (904) 262-5201 Maxville Branch 8375 Maxville Blvd.

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Murray Hill Branch 918 Edgewood Avenue .

Jacksonville, FL (904) 384-2665

(904) 996-0325 University Park Branch 3435 University Blvd. N Jacksonville, FL. (904) 630-1265

Pablo Creek Regional 13295 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL (904) 992-7101

Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional 6887 103rd St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 778-7305

Regency Square Branch 9900 Regency Square Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL (904) 726-5142

West Branch 1425 Chaffee Road S. Jacksonville, FL (904) 693-1448

San Marco Branch 1513 LaSalle St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 858-2907

Westbrook Branch 2809 Commonwealth Ave. Jacksonville, FL (904) 384-7424

South Mandarin Branch 12125 San Jose Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL (904) 288-6385

Willowbranch Branch 2875 Park St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 381-8490

Southeast Regional 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd.

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Museums on the First Coast

The First Coast offers a wealth of history, arts and culture just waiting to be explored. From Spanish colonial history and world-class works of art to the region's maritime past, Northeast Florida has a museum sure to satisfy every interest. Here's a sampling of some of the area’s many museums.

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY

233 S. Third St. Fernandina Beach, FL (904) 261-7378 www.ameliamuseum.org Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.

Guided 8 Flags Tours take place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Admission: $8 adults/ $5 students/ $5 military The Amelia Island Museum of History features traveling exhibitions as well as permanent exhibits such as the Discovery Ship, an interactive exhibit for children to learn about how to pilot a ship, knot tying and other activities. Other permanent exhibits include Timucuan Village, Historic Preservation, Footprints in Time, Spanish Missions of La Florida, Civil War and the Florida Railroad, and Nassau County. Docent-led museum tours are scheduled regularly.

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Docent-led walking tours may be arranged for groups of four or more by contacting the tour coordinator, Thea Seagraves at (904) 261-7378 (x105).

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK

381 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville Beach, FL (904) 241-5657 www.beachesmuseum.org Museum hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Admission: Free The Beaches Museum & History Park is operated by the Beaches Area Historical Society at Pablo Historical Park in Jacksonville Beach. The museum features both rotating and permanent exhibitions of art and history, including several historical structures such as the Mayport East Coast Railway Depot, the Beaches Museum Chapel, the 1903 Pablo

Beach Post Office and the 1911 Train Engine, to name a few. Museum volunteers and staff give tours Tuesday through Sunday, but to ensure a guide is available and to provide an exceptional experience, it is best to schedule large group tours by contacting Alexandra Klein at (904) 241-5657 (x101).

In addition to exhibitions, the museum offers community entertainment with its Chapel Concert Series and Boardwalk Talk sessions. Tickets are required for the chapel concerts, and there is a suggested donation of $5 for the Boardwalk Talk events. Come and experience the world of the Beaches pioneers for yourself!

THE CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS

829 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, FL (904) 356-6857 http://www.cummermuseum.org/ Museum hours: Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wednesday- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.

Admission: Adults $10/ Seniors, Students or Military $6/ Children 5 and under free The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens permanent collection of nearly 5,000 objects spans from 2100 B.C. though the 21st Century and includes masterpieces created by Peter Paul Rubens, Winslow Homer, Thomas Moran, Norman Rockwell and Romare Bearden. It is also home to the Wark Collection of early Meissen porcelain. The museum’s 2.5 acres of historic gardens are unique examples of early 20th-century garden design, housing several sculptures that are part of the permanent collection and fortifying the museum’s belief in the connection between art and the natural environment. In addition to exhibitions, the museum also offers classes for adults and children, concerts, lectures and other special events.

HANDS ON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

8580 Beach Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL (904) 642-2688 http://handsonchildrensmuseumjax. com/index.html Museum hours: Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: Ages 1-3 $4/Ages 4 and up (including adults) $5.50 The Hands on Children’s Museum promotes hands-on participatory learning for children of all ages.

The museum encourages discovery through observation, inquiry, creative construction, role-playing, problemsolving and free play. There are 25 exhibits at the museum including a fire and emergency rescue station, a grocery and an indoor playground.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY

101 West First St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 356-2992 http://karpeles.weebly.com Museum hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday: Closed Admission: Free

The Karpeles Manuscript Library in Jacksonville is one of 11 Karpeles museums around the country, holding some of the world’s largest collections of original, historical manuscripts.

Exhibits are created around a particular theme and rotated every four months. The museum also serves as an art gallery, showcasing the finest local and regional artists. Overlooking Klutho Park along Hogan’s Creek, the museum building is a Greek Revival structure originally built in 1921 for the First Church of Christ Scientist, featuring stained glass windows and original 1920s fixtures.

THE LIGHTNER MUSEUM

75 King St. St. Augustine, FL (904) 824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org Museum hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Christmas Day. Last admission is at 4:30 p.m.

Admission: Adults $10/ Active Military $6/ College Students $5/ Ages 12-18 $5/ Children under 12 free The Lightner Museum is housed in a historic structure – the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Flagler. Tours of the museum can be self-guided, or guided tours may be made by reservation. Demonstrations of antique mechanical musical instruments are provided at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. The museum also hosts special events, including special curator tours on the first Wednesday of every month. The museum

collection features Otto Lightner’s collection of fine and decorative art from the 19th century including Tiffany glass, furniture, sculptures and fine art paintings.

MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

11964 Mandarin Road Jacksonville, FL (904) 268-0784 www.mandarinmuseum.net Museum hours: Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mandarin Store & Post Office: Open every first Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Walter Jones Historical Park: Open every day from sunrise to sunset Guided tours of the Mandarin Museum, St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African-American Children (1898), the 1875 farmhouse at the Walter Jones Historical Park and the 1911 Store & Post Office are available by advance reservation. Call 268-0784 or Mandarinmuseum@ bellsouth.net.

Admission: Free Located on the beautiful St. Johns River in the 10-acre Walter Jones Historical Park, the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society takes visitors back to Old Florida. Explore a restored homestead site and relax on a riverfront boardwalk. Interactive exhibits present the history of the area. The museum’s permanent exhibits feature the history of Mandarin and the river that defines the community.

Displays include artifacts from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Mandarin winter home and items recovered from the Civil War-era steamboat “Maple Leaf.”

Next to the museum is the St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for AfricanAmerican Children. Built in 1898 and moved to the park in 2015, the schoolhouse exhibit tells the story of the school as well as others in the area during the post-Civil War era.

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RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

19 San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, FL (904) 824-1606 www.ripleys.com/staugustine Museum hours: Open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission: Adults $12.99/Children $6.99/Special group rates and combo tickets are available.

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! in St. Augustine is the original Ripley’s museum featuring three stories of oddities, some from Robert Ripley's own personal collection. In addition to the exhibits, there are dozens of interactives to make the visit fun and memorable. Ripley’s also has Red Train tours that guide visitors through America’s oldest city and a Ghost Train Adventure that showcases some of St. Augustine’s most haunted locations and experiences.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE

333 North Laura St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 366-6911 www.mocajacksonville.unf.edu

Museum hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

Open the first Wednesday of every month during downtown art walk from 5 to 9 p.m.

Closed on certain holidays Admission: Adults $8/ Seniors, Military, Students $5/ Children ages 2-12 $5/ Children younger than 2 free The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, a private nonprofit visual arts educational institution and cultural institute of the University of North Florida, serves the community and its visitors through exhibitions, collections, educational programs and publications designed to enhance an understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art with particular emphasis on works created from 1960 to the present.

The museum features rotating exhibits and a permanent collection, consisting of nearly 1,000 works of art including painting, printmaking, sculpture and photography. Artists represented in the collection include Hans Hofmann, Alexander Calder, Alex Katz, Robert

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Longo, Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Rauschenberg, Paul Jenkins, Jules Olitski, Philip Pearlstein, Jim Dine, James Rosenquist and Joan Mitchell.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY

1025 Museum Circle Jacksonville, FL (904) 396-6674 www.themosh.org Museum hours: Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $12.50/ Students, Teachers, Youth and Young Adults, Seniors (55+) and Military $10/ Children ages 2 and under free The Museum of Science and History, or MOSH, has several permanent, core exhibits, along with traveling exhibits and monthly activities for children and adults. Core exhibits include “Atlantic Tails,” an up-close look at the mammals, reptiles and invertebrates that call the First Coast home; the Florida Naturalist’s Center, which houses native Florida animals including owls, snakes, turtles, tortoises and baby alligators;

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and “Currents of Time: A History of Jacksonville & Northeast Florida,” among others. Another permanent structure, KidSpace, is a special area for children ages five and under that features a tree house inspired

by Jacksonville’s historic treaty oak and other hands-on activities.

MOSH houses the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, one of the largest singlelens digital dome planetariums in the United States where pre-produced productions, live star shows and First Friday Cosmic Concerts take place.

MOSH also hosts a series of adult-only events, such as Mosh After Dark.

RITZ THEATER AND MUSEUM

829 N. Davis St. Jacksonville, FL (904) 807-2010 www.ritzjacksonville.com Museum hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket sold at 4 p.m.)

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed Admission: Adults (ages 18-64) $8/ Students and Seniors (age 65+) $5/ Children under 3 free Group rates and group tours are available.

The Ritz Theatre and Museum was constructed in 1999 on the site of the 1929 Ritz Theater movie house in Jacksonville’s historic African American community of La Villa.

During La Villa’s height of activity in the 1920s-1960s, it was known as the “Harlem of the South.” The mission of the Ritz Theatre and Museum is to “research, record, and preserve the material and artistic culture of African American life in Northeast Florida and the African Diaspora, and present in an educational or entertaining format, the many facets that make up the historical and cultural legacy of this community.” Museum and Theatre highlights include permanent and rotating exhibitions, music, dance and 38 LIVING HERE 2017

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ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM

81 Lighthouse Ave. St Augustine, FL (904) 829-0745 www.staugustinelighthouse.com/ Museum hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission: Adult $12.95/ Senior $10.95/ Children under 12 $10.95 General admission tickets include full access to the tower, the restored Keepers’ house, nature trails and the museum’s maritime archaeology artifacts. Behind the scenes tours are offered at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., which are included with admission. The museum also features interactive programs, wooden boatbuilding demonstrations, a Dark of the Moon Paranormal Tour (an after-hours tour of the St. Augustine Lighthouse), private sunset and moonrise tours and a variety of other special events and programs throughout the year.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME

1 World Golf Place St. Augustine, FL (904) 940-4123 www.worldgolfhalloffame.org Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Holiday hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Admission: Adults $20.95/ Seniors, Military and Florida Residents (with valid ID) $19.95/ Students ages 13 and over with valid ID $10/ Children ages 5-12 $5/ Children 4 and under free St. Johns County residents may qualify for discounted admission.

The World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, located at World Golf Village

in St. Augustine, serves as a steward of the game through engaging, interactive storytelling and exhibitions featuring artifacts, works of art, audio, video and photography significant to the history of golf and its members.

The museum features traveling exhibits, educational programs, a golf simulator, member locker room, a putting course, an IMAX Theater, a Hall of Fame Challenge and much more. Admission to the Hall of Fame includes entrance to the museum (valid for the day of purchase and the subsequent day), one round on the 18-hole, natural-grass putting course and one shot on the Hall of Fame Challenge Hole. An IMAX film may be added for $5 for documentary films and $10 for special engagement Hollywood films.

XIMENEZ-FATIO HOUSE MUSEUM

20 Aviles St. St. Augustine, FL (904) 829-3575 http://ximenezfatiohouse.org/ Museum hours: Tours are available Tuesday-Saturday at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Admission: Adults $10/ Students, Seniors and Military $8/ Families $20 Group rates are available.

Built as a merchant’s home and place of business in 1798, the coquina stone Ximenez House later became “Miss Fatio’s,” St. Augustine’s most fashionable boarding house. Today, it is a historic house museum, carefully researched and authentically restored to reflect its heyday during Florida’s first tourism boom from the 1830s through the 1850s. Every room tells a unique story about early visitors and how they experienced the Oldest City.

Hear them all on an unforgettable guided tour.

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Sports & Recreation on the First Coast From NFL football to THE PLAYERS Championship, the First Coast sports scene is all-inclusive.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

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JACKSONVILLE ARMADA FC

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JACKSONVILLE GIANTS

Team mascot: Mr. Biggs Team colors: Orange and Navy Blue Where to catch the action: Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL Tickets: (904) 355-6531

www.jacksonvillegiants.com About: The Jacksonville Giants are a professional minor league basketball team that made their debut in the 2010-2011 season. The Giants are three-time American Basketball Association (ABA) National Champions and five-time Southeast Division Champions. The team is owned by Ron Sholes and coached by Jerry Williams.

A minor-league baseball team, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball (MLB) team.

The team is owned by Ken Babby and managed by Randy Ready, with Harold Craw serving as the club’s general manager. Formerly known as the Suns and Expos, the team has won seven league titles.

JACKSONVILLE JUMBO SHRIMP

Where to catch the action: Skate Station Funworks Mandarin 3461 Kori Road Jacksonville, FL Tickets: http://www.jacksonvillerollergirls.com/ tickets/ About: Founded in March 2006, the Jacksonville RollerGirls (JRG) are Jacksonville’s first and only allfemale flat-track roller derby league.

Comprised of more than 70 skaters, the JRG are dispersed among six

Team mascot: Southpaw Team colors: Red, white and blue Where to catch the action: Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.

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teams that compete on differing skill levels. Home teams consist of the Duval Derby Dames, First Coast Fatales and the Bold City Bombshells.

Travel teams are the J-Villains, River City Rat Pack and the New Jax City Rollers. JRG were accepted into the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) in December 2010.

JACKSONVILLE SHARKS

Mascot: Chum Team colors: Red, black and white Where to catch the action: Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.

Jacksonville, FL Tickets: (904) 621-0700 http://www.jaxsharks.com/tickets/ season-tickets/ About: The Jacksonville Sharks are a professional indoor football team in the newly created National Arena League (NAL). The team was previously a member of the Arena Football League (AFL), where the Sharks won one league championship, two conference championships and four division championships. The team is owned by Jeff Bouchy, Steve Curran, Diva Nagula, Kevin Wezniak, Rob Storm and Jason Green and coached

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PARKS

For a list of county parks nearby, check the following websites. You’ll be surprised by how many parks are right around the corner…

St. Johns County • www.co.st-johns.fl.us/recreation/ Parks/index.aspx#.UyoEOvldVps Nassau County • http://www.nassaucountyfl.com/ index.aspx?NID=267 Duval County • www.coj.net/departments/parksand-recreation/recreation-andcommunity-programming.aspx The First Coast is lucky to have some of the state’s most beautiful parks within or near its boundaries as well.

For a complete list of Florida’s state parks, visit www.floridastateparks.org.

AMELIA ISLAND STATE PARK

An easy drive from Jacksonville or Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island State Park protects more than 200 acres of unspoiled wilderness along the southern tip of the island. Park activities include bicycling, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and a horse/ equestrian trail. Amelia Island State Park is one of the few locations on the

East Coast that offers horseback riding on the beach and riding tours along the shoreline.

Hours: The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days per year.

Location and Contact Information: 12157 Heckscher Dr. Jacksonville, FL (904) 251-2320 Park fee: The park entry fee is $2 per person.

Please use the honor box to pay fees.

Correct change is required.

ANASTASIA ISLAND STATE PARK

Anastasia Island State Park is comprised of 1,600 acres of rich ecosystems and abundant wildlife, including four miles of beach. Park attractions include a self-guided nature trail that winds through the maritime hammock and onto ancient sand dunes, and a coquina quarry archeological site where coquina rock was mined to help construct the nearby Castillo de San Marcos national monument. Other park activities include bicycling, camping, geo-seeking and beachcombing.

Hours: The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days per year.

Location and Contact Information: 300 Anastasia Park Rd.

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Hours: The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days per year.

Location and Contact Information: 13802 Pumpkin Hill Rd. Jacksonville, FL (904) 696-5980 Park fees: Free

St Augustine, FL (904) 461-2033 Park fee: The park fees are as follows: $8 per vehicle (limit two to eight people per vehicle); $4 per single-occupant vehicle; and $2 per pedestrian, bicyclist, extra passenger or passenger with an Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

PUMPKIN HILL CREEK PRESERVE STATE PARK

BIG TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK

Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park protects one of the largest continuous areas of coastal uplands remaining in Duval County. The park features five miles of multiuse trails accessible to equestrians, hikers and off-road bicyclists who may be lucky enough to spot some of the park’s abundant wildlife, such as the American alligator or the endangered wood stork. The park also offers a canoe and kayak launch and interpretive ranger programs and tours.

Big Talbot Island State Park’s primary activities include nature study and bird-watching. Another popular park activity is photography on Boneyard Beach, whose name is derived from the live oak and cedar tree “skeletons” that once grew near the shore. Picnic pavilions located at The Bluffs overlook the water. Explore the diverse island habitats by hiking Blackrock Trail to the shoreline, Big Pine Trail to the marsh or Old Kings Highway and Jones Cut through the maritime forest.

Hours:

The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days per year. The boat ramp is open 24 hours a day.

Location and Contact Information: 12157 Heckscher Dr. Jacksonville, FL (904) 251-2320 Park fees: Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required.

Limit eight people per vehicle. Park fees are as follows: $2 per person to access the George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier; $3 per vehicle entrance fee to access the Bluffs picnic area, Blackrock trailhead and Big Pine trailhead; and $4 to use the boat launch.

LITTLE TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK

One of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Northeast Florida, Little Talbot Island State Park boasts more than five miles of white sandy beaches.

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Hours: The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days per year.

Location and Contact Information: 12157 Heckscher Dr. Jacksonville, FL (904) 251-2320 Park fees: Park fees are as follows: $5 per vehicle (limit two to eight people per vehicle); $4 per single occupant vehicle; $2 per pedestrian, bicyclist, extra passenger, and passenger in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

The camping fee is $24 per night, plus tax and a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. That includes water and electricity. Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older, hold a social security disability award certificate or have a 100 percent disability award certificate from the

federal government are permitted to receive a 50 percent discount on current base campsite fees. Proof of eligibility is required.

FORT CLINCH STATE PARK

With more than 1,400 acres, Fort Clinch State Park is situated on Florida’s northernmost barrier island, Amelia Island. The park provides exceptional recreational activities immersed among beautiful natural communities, as well as wildlife viewing and historic attractions, namely Fort Clinch. On the first weekend of every month, the park holds a garrison of soldiers who demonstrate skills such as carpentry, masonry, cooking, blacksmithing, small arms demonstrations and cannon firing as well as interpreting the use of many of the buildings such as the quartermaster, infirmary and jailhouse.

Hours: The park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days per year. The fort is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location and Contact Information: 2601 Atlantic Ave. Fernandina Beach, FL (904) 277-7274 Park fees: Park fees are as follows: $6 per vehicle (limit two to eight people per vehicle); $4 per single occupant vehicle; $2 per person Fort admission; $2 per pedestrian, bicyclist, extra passenger and passenger in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

The camping fee is $26 per night, plus tax and a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. That includes water and electricity. Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older, hold a social security disability award certificate or have a 100 percent disability award certificate from the federal government are permitted to receive a 50 percent discount on current base campsite fees. Proof of eligibility is required. For organized youth and adult group camping, the fee is $1 per youth and $5 per adult/ chaperone.

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FORT MOSE HISTORIC STATE PARK

Fort Mose Historic State Park is a 40acre waterfront historic site with picnic areas, a visitor center, an observation and birding boardwalk, a kayak launch boardwalk (conditional on tides) and an interactive museum that tells the complete story of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in the United States.

Hours: The grounds are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 365 days a year.

The visitor center is open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location and Contact Information: 15 Fort Mose Trail St. Augustine, FL (904) 823-2232 Park fees: Admission to park grounds is free. To enter the visitor center there is a $2 fee per adult. Children under 6 are free to enter.

FORT MATANZAS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Fort Matanzas National Monument is located 15 miles south of the historic district of St. Augustine. To explore the fort, visitors must take a short ferry ride over to the fort location where they will be greeted by a park ranger who will tell them about the history of the fort. Visitors are free to explore the fort, which includes a watchtower, sleeping quarters, original and replica cannons and a rooftop view accessible by ladder. The first Saturday of every month is Living History Day at Ft. Matanzas, where authentically clad reenactors demonstrate Spanish cannons at the fortress that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine.

Hours: Fort Matanzas National Monument is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Park fees: There are no fees to enter the park or to take the ferry to the fort. The 36-passenger ferry operates with a boarding pass system. The passes are issued from the Fort Matanzas Visitor Center on a first come, first served basis. Family members of all ages must have a pass to board the ferry.

HUGUENOT MEMORIAL PARK

Huguenot Memorial Park offers camping, a nature center with interactive display and reference books and a bird observation area.

The park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and a portion of the park is designated as critical wildlife area for nesting terns and shorebirds. For beach access, beachgoers can drive their vehicles onto the beach, but be cautious about tides and remember to move your cars back as the tide comes in!

Location and Contact Information: 10980 Heckscher Dr. Jacksonville, FL (904) 255-4255 Hours: Huguenot Memorial Park is open to the public from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day from April to October. Early bird passes and annual passes are required for entry from 6 to 8 a.m.

Park fees: Park fees are as follows: $3 per pedestrian or bicyclist from 8 a.m. to close; $5 per vehicle plus $1 per each additional person from 8 a.m. to close; and $50 per bus. For camping, there is a $22.60 fee per tent per night and a $27.12 fee per RV per night.

Pets are allowed for a fee of $5.35 per pet, per stay (limit of three pets per site). Shelters can be rented for $40.66 per day. Call (904) 251-3335 to make camping reservations and for additional information.

KATHRYN ABBEY HANNA PARK

The 1.5-mile beach and city park is located at Mayport in the Jacksonville Beaches area. In addition to beach

access, the park includes a 60-acre lake for fishing, kayaking, pedal boat and canoe, biking and hiking trails, picnic areas and a kids’ splash park.

Camping is also a popular activity at the park.

Location and Contact Information: 500 Wonderwood Drive Jacksonville, FL (904) 249-4700 Hours: Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is open to the public from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends from April to October. Early bird passes and annual passes are required for entry from 6 to 8 a.m.

Park fees: Park fees are as follows: $3 per pedestrian and bicyclist 8 a.m. to close; $5 per car (up to six people) 8 a.m. to close; $50 per bus; $20.34 per tent for camping; and $33.90 per RV for camping. Cozy cabins can be rented for $33.90 per day (two day minimum stay).

JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM & GARDENS Come learn about North Florida wildlife habitats first-hand at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, a hidden gem among the city. This 120-acre urban woodland includes a two-acre lake and seven trails that wind their way through the park.

Along the way, you will see various sculptures that were installed to fit into the landscape. The arboretum also hosts special events, programs and activities such as plein air painting and night time hikes. In addition to hiking, yoga is another activity promoted by the park. Visitors who bring a mobile phone with a QR scanner can access suggestions for yoga poses located at various cyber stations around the Lake Loop Trail. The poses are demonstrated by Olympic goldmedal-winner Shannon Miller.

Location and Contact Information: 1445 Millcoe Rd. Jacksonville, FL info@jacksonvillearboretum.org Hours:

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The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is open to the public seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on certain days and times of the year.

Park fees: Except for special events, there is no admission fee. A $3 non-member visitor donation is requested to help pay for operations.

TREE HILL NATURE CENTER

Tree Hill is a nature center nestled in the heart of Jacksonville that spans 50 acres of open air, forestry and butterflies (including the Joseph A. Strasser Annual Butterfly Festival in April). The center offers field study classes, environmental programs and a natural history museum perfect for kids, as well as several trails for a leisurely day out with the family.

Location and Contact Information: 7152 Lone Star Road Jacksonville, FL (904) 724-4646 Hours: The nature center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

Park fees: Admission to the nature center costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, college students and military personnel, $3 for kids age 3-17. Admission is free for kids under three years old.

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WHITE OAK CONSERVATION CENTER

Once known for its rice paddies, White Oak Plantation is now known instead for the rare wildlife that inhabits its 10,000 acres. The animal breeding programs at White Oak are crucial for both research and sustainability, with animal residents including giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, okapi and zebras, among others.

White Oak offers special programs such as “Breakfast with the Beasts” and “An Evening at White Oak,” which includes an overnight stay.

Location and Contact Information: 581705 White Oak Road Yulee, FL (904) 225-3200 Hours: White Oak’s office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Park fees: Fees vary per program. Please visit http://www.whiteoakwildlife.org/ for more information.

GTM RESEARCH RESERVE

The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve is a collaboration between Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It covers 74,000 acres of coastal lands in northeast Florida from Ponte Vedra

Beach to Palm Coast. Recreational activities at GTM Research Reserve include hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking or canoeing, bird-watching, picnicking, sunbathing and much more. The GTM Environmental Education Center is located in the northern component of GTM Research Reserve 10 miles north of St. Augustine on State Road A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach, and serves as the administrative, education, research and stewardship facilities.

Location: 450 Guana River Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (904) 823-4500 Hours: The GTM Research Reserve’s Environmental Education Center is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. The GTM trails and Guana Beach parking areas are open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. The Guana River Dam Use Area is open daily for fishing from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Park fees: Admission to the reserve’s education center is $2 for adults, $1 for children age 10-17 and free for children under the age of 10. If you’re walking the trails or beaches or using the river dam for fishing, there is a $3 fee per vehicle for parking.

Senior Resources on the First Coast

ST. JOHNS COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

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The Players Community Senior Center

Visit THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center to try your hand at painting, yoga, computer instruction, memory enhancement, bridge, canasta and more. Open Monday through Friday, the center serves lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 280-3233 Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch is served on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Noon

Ponte Vedra Memory Care Center

The Ponte Vedra Memory Care center offers adult day care and memory enhancement workshops for adults dealing with memory loss, Alzheimer’s

disease and other forms of dementia.

The five-hour program meets from 9 a.m .to 2 p.m. twice a week and incorporates a variety of games, activities and mental stimulation exercises, along with chair aerobics and meditation.

1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 (904) 209-3700 Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Another Successful Tournament for L’Arche The 27th Annual Golf Classic to benefit L’Arche Jacksonville, held on March 13 at beautiful Deerwood Country Club, was a successful fundraiser! In addition to an outstanding group of sponsors, golfers and volunteers, the major player in the success of this event was the Title Sponsor: Synovus Bank. Synovus, with strong commitments to the community dating back to 2005, is a true partner to L’Arche. Their commitment mirrors our own to the L’Arche community of persons with intellectual disabilities

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This year’s tournament celebrated the memory of long-time core member Paul, who loved this event and the opportunity to participate (and hopefully WIN!) the Monster Putt contest.

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Coastal Community Center

The Council on Aging's Coastal Community Center is designed with socialization in mind. Adults are 60 and over are invited to participate in gentle exercise and interactive games like trivia, word search and bingo.

Information on issues like safety, finance, health and wellness is presented by some of the leading experts in St. Johns County while guest enjoy stimulating conversations with friends over lunch.

(Voluntary donations accepted for the lunch program) Transportation is available.

180 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 Contact Heidi Stouder (904) 209-3647 Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon Lunch is served each day at 11:30 a.m.

River House

With more than 70 programs, activities, seminars and support services scheduled each week – from writing, dancing and acting to yoga and foreign language classes – River House is the place to be! Become a River House activity membership and enjoy discounts on almost all of the classes and activities! (179 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 209-3655 Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Trout Creek Pavilion

Trout Creek Park Pavilion & Community Senior Center is a comfortable, scenic place to gather.

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, programming includes quilting, oil painting, line dancing, speakers, live music and more. Read the paper, have some coffee, share stories and enjoy a nutritious lunch with friends.

If you’re an older resident in the Trout Creek area, you’ll find something fun to do at the Trout Creek Park Pavilion and Senior Center.

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a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lunch served at noon

Hastings Senior Activities

Hastings and the surrounding areas have a lot to offer their over-60 residents. Activities like Bingo, Bunko and chair exercises; information on how to improve health and wellness; special speakers, a delicious lunch and even transportation are now available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

140 Gilmore St., Hastings, FL Contact Lorain Vinson (904) 729-9161 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

DUVAL COUNTY COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER SERVICES

The Community and Senior Center Services Program administers facilities, programs, activities and services that support the successful living and aging of Jacksonville residents. Cultural, educational and social activities at our 19 centers are organized for and by citizens 60 years of age and over. Several locations have weekly dances with live bands.

Centers are available to the public for meetings, conferences, dinners, receptions and other private functions.

Currently, several non-profit agencies use available office space.

• Frances Padgett Arlington Senior Center, 1078 Rogero Road • Bennie Furlong Beaches Senior Center, 281 19th Ave. S., Jacksonville Beach • C. T. Joseph Senior Center, 6943 Buffalo Ave. • Clanzel T. Brown Community Center, 4575 Moncrief Road • Hammond Senior Center, 3312 W. 12th St. • J. S. Johnson Senior Center, 1112 Jackson St. • Jim Fortuna Senior Center, 11751 McCormick Road • Lane Wiley Senior Center, 6710 Wiley Road

• Leroy D. Clemons Senior Center, 55 N. Jackson Ave. • Lincoln Villa Senior Center, 7866 New Kings Road • Longbranch Senior Center, 4110 Franklin St. • Louis Dinah Senior Center, 1805 Flag St. • Mandarin Senior Center, 3848 Hartley Road • Mary L. Singleton Senior Center, 150 E. First St. • Maxville Senior Center, 18065 Pennsylvania Ave. • Moncrief Senior Center, 5713 Teeler Ave. • Oceanway Senior Center, 12215 Sago Ave. • Riverview Senior Center, 9620 Water St. • Wallace Small Senior Center, 1083 Line St. • Windy Hill Senior Center 10540 Anders Blvd.

For more information about each center, visit www.coj.net/departments/ parks-and-recreation/senior-services.

Nassau County Council on Aging

www.nassaucountycoa.org/ The Nassau County Council on Aging serves as an advocate and resource for those age 60 and older seeking information, counseling, assistance and referral to available services.

Through programs such as Adult Day HealthCare, Home Health Services, Meals on Wheels and more, as well as its two Senior Life Centers, the Nassau County Council on Aging is dedicated to helping seniors live, happy healthy lives in northeast Florida.

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Kids' Resources on the First Coast

FUN4FIRSTCOASTKIDS.COM ST. JOHNS COUNTY PUBLIC Fun 4 First Coast Kids is a free, online LIBRARY SYSTEM local resource for kids’ events and activities in Jacksonville and Duval County. Listings include family-friendly events, children's programs and classes, youth sports, a kids-eat-free directory, birthday party resources, rainy day activities, free fun for kids, summer camps and more fun things for kids and families to do in and around Jacksonville.

www.sjcpls.org Main branch: 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd.St. Augustine, FL 32084Phone: (904)8276940 The St. Johns County Public Library System offers a wide range of programs for kids, with activities for kids of all ages. From family bedtime storytime sessions and toddler movement classes to teen-centered

programs focused on art, poetry, books and gaming, each branch library offers a monthly calendar of children’s events. Visit www.sjcpls.org for information on activities at each branch library.

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Tree Hill is a nature center nestled in the heart of Jacksonville that spans 50 acres of open air, forestry and butterflies (including the Joseph A. Strasser Annual Butterfly Festival in April). The center offers field study classes, environmental programs and a natural history museum perfect for kids, as well as seven trails for a leisurely day out with the family.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART: ART EXPLORIUM & ART CAMP

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MOCA Jacksonville’s educational initiatives serve nearly 16,000 children each year through programs such as the Art Explorium on the museum’s fifth floor. With 16 interactive stations,

kids (and adults!) can learn basic art principles while tapping into their own creativity. In addition, MOCA offers several Art Camp programs for kids aged 4 to 14.

SWEET PETE’S CANDY CLASSES

www.sweetpetescandy.com/pages/ candy-classes (Candy Classes) 400 N Hogan St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 info@sweetpetescandy.com (904) 376-7161 Mon 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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This Willy Wonka-esque eatery, shop and factory is an adventure all on its own – Sweet Pete’s, (owned by Peterbrooke’s Peter Behringer) a fun candy shop in historic Downtown Jacksonville, is a restaurant, bakery, kitchen and classroom in equal measure. Kids and adults alike will

enjoy the colorful cafe, balcony seating and gift shop stocked with toys and candy on a stroll downtown.

And for a planned outing, Sweet Pete’s offers a plethora of lollipoppulling, cherry topping, candy cane striping classes (public and private) with a reservation.

JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS

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Jacksonville’s Zoo & Gardens are an educational experience and amusement park all in one. With a bevy of animal exhibits and attractions including garden tours, Stingray Bay, a 4D theater and an animatronic dinosaur exhibit, children and parents alike will enjoy a visit here.

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Welcome to Nocatee

It’s almost impossible to visit the First Coast without hearing the name Nocatee – and if you live here? Forget about it!

But just what and where is Nocatee? Situated approximately halfway between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Nocatee is a master-planned community in Ponte Vedra that spans both Duval and St. Johns counties, with most of the community located in St. Johns County. As a master-planned community, Nocatee offers residents an amenity-rich lifestyle with nearly 30 distinctive neighborhoods from which to choose. From affordable starter-homes in family-friendly neighborhoods to luxury gated communities, Nocatee offers prospective home buyers a wide variety of neighborhoods and home styles to suit virtually every buyer’s taste and budget.

THE NOCATEE LIFESTYLE

At the heart of the community’s appeal is the “Nocatee Lifestyle” that combines the natural beauty of the First Coast – 60 percent of Nocatee is unspoiled Florida land that will be forever preserved – with the modern amenities today’s families desire.

The Splash Water Park – a resortstyle water park featuring numerous pools, a lazy river, zip line and two towering slides – is augmented by a swim meet pool, athletic courts and miles of Nocatee Greenway Trails for walking and cycling. The Nocatee Preserve also offers miles of unspoiled hiking opportunities as well as a kayak launch for enjoying the nearby Intracoastal Waterway.

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For the conveniences of everyday life, residents head to Nocatee Town Center – a burgeoning downtown complete with shops, restaurants, salons, banks, doctors’ offices, a gas station and the largest Publix Supermarket in Northeast Florida.

As more residents sign on to the Nocatee Lifestyle – the community has ranked as the third fastestgrowing master-planned community in the nation for the past several years – Nocatee Town Center continues to grow, welcoming new retail and business services to area residents.

CHURCHES

Crosswater Community Church St. John Paul II Catholic Mission Waypoint Church

Chet’s Creek Church First Baptist Church

FIRE STATION

St. Johns County Fire Station #18 1055 Crosswater Parkway (904) 209-1700

SCHOOLS

Within Nocatee: Valley Ridge Academy (K-8) Ponte Vedra High School New K-8 school opening in 2018 Ponte Vedra schools attended by some Nocatee students: Ocean Palms Elementary Landrum Middle School Nease High School

PARKS/AMENITIES

Splash Water Park Crosswater Hall Swim meet pool Athletic courts Nocatee Community Park Davis Park Intracoastal Waterway kayak launch Greenway Trails Electric vehicle paths Cypress Park Twenty Mile Park

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Family Movie Drive-In Nights Food Truck Fridays Coffee House series Nocatee Farmer’s Market Nocatee On Tap Uncorked Wine Tasting Roscolusa Songwriters Festival Comedy Night Polar Plunge New Year’s Eve Gala “Noon” Year’s Eve (for kids) Chanukah Glow in the Dark

Nocatee-A-Glow Halloween Party Family Pumpkin Carving Nocatee Oktoberfest Teen Lip Sync Party Kid’s Kraft Day Memorial Day Celebration Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Easter Egg Hunt St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

NOCATEE TOWN CENTER

Commercial/Retail Advanced Disposal Big Fish Yoga Cedars Dry Cleaners Chase Bank Coastal Wine Market Dunkin Donuts Grace Conservatory dancing school Hair Cuttery Daily’s gas and convenience store David Weekley Homes Dick’s Wings Edward Jones Holbrook Law The Learning Experience

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The Loop Pizza Grill Luxury Nail & Spa M Shack Mesa Veterinary Hospital Palm Leaf Dental Pieology Publix (Grocery) RE/MAX Real Estate St. Johns Eye Associates Tromp L’Oeil Salon UPS Store Verizon VyStar Credit Union Watson Realty Wendy’s Yobe Yogurt Health/Medical Baptist Health Blue Water Dental Ponte Vedra Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontics Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery

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Ponte Vedra Wellness Center Psych Ed Connections Rainbow Pediatrics Wise Women Coming Soon Artsy Abode Bicycles Etc. Brillium Crosswater Dental Care Gate GNC Gwen Berlin Jersey Mike’s Subs Noire, the Nail Bar Orange Theory Fitness Planet Swim The Primrose School South Kitchen Starbucks Tijuana Flats Timoti’s Seafood Shak Starling Assisted Living

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HURRICANES on the First Coast

Damage to A1A South from 2016's Hurricane Matthew, the first hurricane to hit the First Coast in more than 50 years

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, 2017 and ends Nov. 30, 2017. Updated information can be found at the National Hurricane Center website as it becomes available, http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY EVACUATION ROUTES Ponte Vedra Beach/Sawgrass: North on SR-A1A, turn west onto Butler Blvd., proceed to I-95 or points west.

Palm Valley/Nocatee area: Proceed southwest to CR210, proceed to I-95 or points west.

On coast halfway between Micklers Landing & South Ponte Vedra Beach: North of Guana Dam, go north to SR-A1A, proceed west across Palm Valley Bridge on CR210. South of Guana Dam, go south on SR-A1A, proceed west across Vilano Bridge. Continue west on SR-16 to I-95 or points west.

City of St. Augustine (mainland): North on US-1, turn west onto SR-16 or proceed southwest on SR-207 or south on US-1, proceed to I-95 or points west.

City of St. Augustine (Davis Shores, Anastasia Island South to St. Augustine Alligator Farm): SR-A1A, proceed west across Bridge of Lions to US-1 North or US-1 South and/or to SR-16 or SR-207 to I-95 or points west.

City of St. Augustine and Anastasia Island North of the St. Augustine Amphitheater: Proceed north on SR-A1A across the Bridge of Lions, then west.

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City of St. Augustine and Anastasia Island South of the St. Augustine Amphitheater: Proceed south on SR-A1A, turn west on SR-312, proceed across 312 Bridge to SR-207, proceed to I-95 or points west.

City of St. Augustine Beach: North to SR-312, proceed across 312 Bridge to SR-207, proceed to I-95 or points west.

From the intersection of Ocean Trace Rd. and A1A to Crescent Beach: South on SR-A1A to Crescent Beach, turn west on SR-206, proceed across Crescent Beach Bridge to US-1, proceed to I-95 or points west.

Crescent Beach to Flagler County Line: North on SRA1A to Crescent Beach, turn west on SR-206, proceed across Crescent Beach Bridge to US-1, proceed to I-95 or points west.

Source: St. Johns County Department of Emergency Management

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Developing a Family Disaster Plan A family disaster plan can keep residents safe and out of harm’s way in a severe weather event. Once your family develops and finalizes a plan, be sure to practice it frequently. A few things to consider when creating your own family emergency plan: - D iscuss the type of hazards that could affect the family.

Know the home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding, wind, and tornadoes.

- Determine if the home is located in a storm surge evacuation zone. If so, know exactly where to go to reach safe shelter, and know how to get there.

- If the home is located outside a storm surge evacuation zone, and the home is well constructed, its residents still need to have a hurricane plan.

- Locate a safe room or the safest areas in the home for each hurricane hazard. Sometimes the safest areas may not be in the home, but within the community.

- Determine escape routes from the home and a designated meeting place nearby.

- Designate an out-of-state contact so all family members have a single point of contact.

- Make a plan now for what to do with pets if the family needs to evacuate. Most hurricane shelters do not accept pets.

- Post emergency telephone numbers. Make sure children know how and when to call 9-1-1.

- Review insurance coverage – flood damage is not usually covered by homeowner’s insurance.

- Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit.

- Monitor a NOAA weather radio for official, real-time weather information.

- Take First Aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness classes.

Hurricane shelter guide

In most cases, evacuation is the best option. But if this is not possible, one of the best ways to get prepared for hurricane season is by locating the evacuation shelters in your area.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY SHELTERS Public Evacuation Shelters Bartram Trail High School 7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy.

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Mill Creek Elementary School 3750 International Golf Pkwy.

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SPECIAL NEEDS EVACUATION SHELTERS

Hastings Community Center 6195 S. Main St. Hastings, FL 32145 Pacetti Bay Middle School 245 Meadowlark Lane St. Augustine, FL 32092

Special Needs shelters are for persons with special medical needs that cannot be met in a public shelter. Pre-

registration is strongly encouraged for assignment to a special needs shelter, prior to a disaster.

Those with special need may register with us either online or by mail. Contact the Department of Emergency Management at (904) 824-5550 or visit http://www. sjcemergencymanagement.org for more information.

DUVAL COUNTY SHELTERS

Duval County has three types of evacuation shelters that may be opened during a disaster: general population, pet-friendly and special needs. Shelters are a place of last resort. They will provide two basic necessities: shelter and food.

Duval County has 27 evacuation shelters. Most are located in schools.

The seven shelters most likely to open during a disaster include: The Legends Center, LaVilla School of the Arts, Landmark Middle School (pet-friendly), Oceanway Elementary School, Chaffee Trail Elementary School, Chimney Lakes Elementary School (pet-friendly)

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and Atlantic Coast High School.

Shelter openings will be announced on television, the radio and the internet. Only go to a shelter when it is announced the shelter is open.

Special Needs Shelters in Duval County are designed to house those critically dependent on electricity for life support equipment, those who require constant medical observation (such as dementia/ Alzheimer’s patients), those who need assistance with medication, those whose medications are required to be refrigerated and those with cognitive disabilities. If you or someone else needs to be evacuated to a special needs shelter, Duval County requires you to pre-register every year.

For more information about Duval County evacuation shelters, to register for Special Needs Shelters or to pre-arrange for transportation to an evacuation shelter in the event of a disaster, visit www.jaxready.com or call (904) 630-CITY.

NASSAU COUNTY SHELTERS

Bryceville Elementary (General Population) 6504 Church Ave. Hilliard, FL 32045

Callahan Intermediate (General Population) 34586 Ball Park Road Callahan, FL 32011

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Callahan Middle (General Population and Pet Friendly Registration Required) 450121 Old Dixie Highway Callahan, FL 32011

Hilliard Elementary (General Population) 27568 Ohio St. Hilliard, FL 32045

Hilliard Middle-Senior High School (Special Needs Only – Registration Required) 1 Flashes Ave. Hilliard, FL 32045

West Nassau High School (General Population) 1 Warrior Drive Callahan, FL 32011

Yulee Elementary School (General Population and Pet Friendly Registration Required) 86063 Felmore Road Yulee, FL 32097 Yulee High School (General Population) 85375 Miner Road Yulee, FL 32097 Yulee Middle School (General Population) 85439 Miner Road Yulee, FL 32097

NASSAU COUNTY SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS EVACUATION PROGRAM

This program is designed for those who have special medical and functional needs and may require government evacuation/ shelter assistance in the event of an emergency. The Special Needs Evacuation Program requires you to enroll and update annually. Visit www. nassaucountyfl.com to download a registration form.

Going to a shelter? Plan on bringing the following:

• 3-day supply of water •3 -day supply of non-perishable foods •M edications | specialized supplies •D iabetic: insulin | small cooler for insulin • Toiletries • Flashlight | batteries • Pillows | blankets •S leeping bag | egg crate mattress • Cot | lawn chair • I mportant papers | identification • Extra clothing • Books | magazines | cards, etc.

•C aregiver – (those with special needs)

We don’t just sell homes, we sell a Lifestyle.

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Timely data and professional insight will make the difference in understanding what’s involved when buying or selling. Allow our expertise to be your guide.

Visit us at AshRoseRealEstate.com Having over 30 years of business, sales and marketing experience among us, it’s no coincidence we are one of the fastest growing teams at Watson Realty! By taking the time to understand an individual’s needs, our team offers an unmatched level of personal service throughout your real estate experience. Who is better equipped to help a military family than a 30-year Navy Veteran! If you need a bi-lingual agent, we have you covered. Some of our team members live in an active 55+ community and understand the lifestyle. If you are considering buying or selling a home in Northeast Florida, or just want to stay connected to what’s happening in real estate in the area, contact us TODAY!

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Should you be investing in Municipal Bonds?

Call today to schedule a complimentary, face-to-face meeting Topics to be discussed: » The potential tax benefits of owning Municipal Bonds? » What risks should you consider before buying Municipal Bonds? » Which Municipal Bonds are right for your portfolio, and how do you buy them? » What special features do they offer? » Do you own Taxable Municipal Bonds and don’t know it? » The benefits and hazards to High-Yield and Non-Rated Municipal Bonds » Are you giving back tax free income because your bonds are subject to alternative minimum tax?

As a Thank You for your time: The Wells Fargo Advisors “Guide to investing in Municipal Securities” will be given to you at the meeting.

Meeting times and dates are subject to availability, so call today

844.573.3038 or 904.351.7510

* Investments in fixed-income securities are subject to market, interest rate, credit and other risks. Bond prices fluctuate inversely to changes in interest rates. Therefore, a general rise in interest rates can result in the decline in the bond’s price. Credit risk is the risk that an issuer will default on payments of interest and/or principal. This risk is heightened in lower rated bonds. If sold prior to maturity, fixed income securities are subject to market risk. All fixed income investments may be worth less than their original cost upon redemption or maturity. * Yields and market value will fluctuate so that your investment, if sold prior to maturity, may be worth more or less than its original cost. * Income from municipal securities is generally free from federal taxes and state taxes for residents of the issuing state. While the interest income is taxfree, capital gains, if any, will be subject to taxes. Income for some investors may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).

Bryan S. Fazio, CFP® Financial Advisor First Vice President – Investments Coming to Ponte 1819 Main Street Sarasota Florida 34236 Vedra, FL Direct: (904)351.7510 June 2017 bryan.fazio@wellsfargo.com website: www.wellsfargoadvisors.com/bryan.fazio

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With 20+ years of experience in financial services, I am dedicated to helping high net worth and ultra-high net worth families meet their financial goals. I develop investment plans around their long term needs and risk tolerances. My extensive experience throughout major shifts in the markets helps me to structure well balanced portfolios designed to generate income.

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