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Major EmployerBaptist Health

Jacksonville is Florida’s most northern major city and is positioned where the St. John’s River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Also known as “The First Coast”, Jacksonville has seen booming economic and population growth over the past decade with strong future projections. The job market in Jacksonville is strong with a booming business culture and rapid residential development means you have your choice of fantastic Jacksonville apartment homes and even single-family homes to choose from to establish residence and call Jacksonville home.


Jacksonville is, by area, the largest city in the contiguous United States and its neighborhoods are about as diverse as the geographic region that Jacksonville encompasses. From the urban environment of downtown to the laid-back southern charm of Jacksonville Beach, you can find a completely different vibe within miles for a complete change of scenery. Growing your family? Neighborhoods like Mandarin and Orange Park provide convenience and space. With access to shopping, dining, and attractions at nearby St. Johns Town Center you won’t be wanting for things to do and see! Do you like history, arts and culture with a sprinkle of coastal charm? Honing your apartment search closer to St. Augustine would be a great starting point.

As the seat of Duval County, Jacksonville Florida has truly emerged as a wonderful city to live, work, play, and raise a family. You’ll have access to a great public-school system and be positioned near major employers including Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, medical centers like UF Health Jacksonville and the Mayo Clinic, and universities like Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida. In your downtime, you can enjoy professional football and catch a Jacksonville Jaguars game at TIAA Band Field or take a walk on the wild side at the Jacksonville Zoo.

Recreation options really do abound here. We have the largest park system in the U.S. for biking, hiking, golf, etc. Plus, ample water ways to enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing, or a lazy day at one of our many beautiful beaches. If you are more into the arts and cultural activities, be sure you to check our local museums, such as the Cummer or the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, and you can always enjoy a show at one of the performing arts venues like the Florida Theater or the Times-Union Center, which is home to the Jacksonville Symphony.

Insider tip! If you love to walk/run, get outside and begin training for the Gate River Run, the annual 15K held spring. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and get to know your neighborhood!

Get to know…San Marco

Relatively small, San Marco is a charming, upscale neighborhood south of Downtown and north of Mandarin. The diverse, historic neighborhood is home to multi-family dwellings to expansive riverside mansions that are just steps away from trendy boutiques and fabulous locally owned restaurants.

Highlights

San Marco is pedestrian and pet-friendly. The Southbank Riverwalk is just steps away from your apartment. San Marco Square is home to the Lion Fountain and one of Jacksonville's oldest theaters, San Marco Theater. The Square also offers a variety of fast-food restaurants to fabulous locally owned cafes and upscale restaurants. Chic boutiques offering everything from stationery to shoes dot the Square. The area is central to the city, so the average commute from your apartment is 20 minutes to most any other part of town, with easy access to I-95 and I-10. Getting Downtown is as easy as crossing the St. Johns River, making access to the Times Union Center, the Florida Theater and the Sports Complex convenient.

Some of Jacksonville's best public schools are just a short walk or drive away from your apartment.

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Heads Up

Getting to a grocery store will take you out of the neighborhood, but there is a project planned for the heart of San Marco to bring a grocery store in, making shopping and packing your groceries back to your apartment quick and easy. San Marco is also low in elevation, so when it rains, rainwater has trouble finding a place to go. City leaders are developing a plan to re-engineer the infrastructure there to make it less flood-prone.

Area Attractions

San Marco Square is home a wealth of restaurants, and they're all just a quick jaunt from your apartment. Find Subway next to Laylas of San Marco, an authentic Mediterranean restaurant, bar and hookah lounge; Taverna serves a European flair, while Bistro Aix offers a mix of French and Mediterranean cuisine. If a night with a great bottle of wine is your thing, be sure to walk through the ivy-entwined gates at The Grotto, for a night with great wine and great tapas. The River City Brewing Co. offers a great place to meet your colleagues for happy hour following a long day at work. For a taste of old Germany meets New York, gather where the locals hang at European Street Cafe. If you're willing to stand in a line that stretches around the building, don't miss out on Metro Diner. The breakfast joint is a must-try in the River City.

Built in 1938, the San Marco Theater of Art Deco influence offers a single screen showing, but where else does the staff make you a pizza and pour you a beer as you enjoy a newly released blockbuster? Just walk out your front door and head to River Road. River Road takes you right along the expansive St. Johns River, before curling you back into the upscale area of San Marco, where historic mansions and weeping willows line the streets.

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