Jacksonville is the 42nd largest city in the U.S. by population (1.2 million). Yet we do not have the population density that South Floridians complain about.

We are the youngest major city in Florida with the median age of 36.1

Jacksonville is consistently ranked among "the top ten best places to live" by Money Magazine.

Jacksonville is home to the NFL football team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and hosted the 2005 Super Bowl.

Ponte Vedra hosts the annual The Tournament of Players Championship at Sawgrass each year

Amelia Island hosts The Bausch & Laumb Tennis Championship annually

Jacksonville ranks in the top 50 in the nation in total effective buying income, motor vehicle and parts sales and total retail sales.

Jacksonville's port ranks second to New York-New Jersey for foreign car business.

Jacksonville's disposable income now trails only West Palm Beach among major Florida cities.

Jacksonville Suns AA Baseball, 2005 League Champion

Home to the world famous Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville with over 300 doctors

Jacksonville offers dozens of annual festivals, theater performances and five-star restaurants, including the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, World of Nations Festival, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and touring Broadway and ballet productions.

Enjoy sporting events & major concerts at Alltel Stadium and the New Veterans Memorial Arena.

Enjoy Broadway plays and symphony at the Florida Times Union Center in downtown Jacksonville.

Jacksonville has the only major airport in Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville's major employers include Acosta Sales, Armor Holdings, Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue shield of Florida, Body Shops of America, Crowley Linet Services, CSX Corporation, Fidelity National Finance, Inc, Gate Petroleum, Haskell Company, Landstar Systems, Inc, Merrill Lynch, Prudential, Rayonier, Ring Power, Stein Mart, Venus Swimwear and Winn Dixie Stores.

Ponte Vedra Beach is also headquarters of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

World Golf Village, home to the World Golf Hall of Fame

St. Augustine is America's oldest city. It is a picturesque town just a short distance from Jacksonville brimming with historical landmarks, quaint boutiques and sumptuous restaurants serving local seafood.

St. Augustine's annual festivals include Victorian Spring, the Blessing of the Fleet, the Menendez Birthday Celebration and the winter Night of Lights.

Guana River State Park is just one of several nearby beachfront parks where you can fish, sail, swim, canoe, kayak, hike or simply relax in a scenic environment.

The St. Johns River, its many estuaries and the Intracostal Waterway provide entirely different settings to enjoy the many boating activities and water sports available. Plus you can find excellent deep seafishing and boating in the Atlantic.