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For some, dreams of living in Florida start from their first visit to Walt Disney World: if the theme parks are the “Happiest Place on Earth,” who wouldn’t want to live nearby?

For others, the day they get their first hole in one on the golf course is that moment that they start thinking, “I want to live in an area where I can golf every day of the year unless I just don’t feel like going out” (this is also the motivation for those who keep getting close to a hole in one but can’t quite get there).

For others, living in Florida is about exploration: whether it’s the desire to see areas that were discovered by Spanish explorers during the colonial period of the United States or it’s about NASA and space exploration, there’s something about Florida that makes everyone feel like a bit of an adventurer.

Swimmers, sports enthusiasts, those who crave nightlife or hope to start a business with no state income tax are also drawn to living in Florida.

What about you? What’s your story? How long have you been dreaming about living in Florida, and, more importantly, isn’t it time to make that dream a reality?

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Living in Florida - particularly when you live in northeast Florida - has a lot to offer. You’ll find that you can drive along the coast, explore small towns and fill your days with adventure - provided you go out there and look for it.

Visit historic lighthouses and museums that mark the history of the US as well as the region - railroad museums, art museums, the Spanish colonial area within St. Augustine.

Spend time combing the beach for unique shells, play in the water, surf, fish, kayak or canoe, learn to sail.

Stay active with golf on one of the area’s many, many courses. Play tennis, enjoy walks in the park - visit a state park and go hiking away from the cities and towns.

Finding something to do in Northeast Florida is as simple as getting out there. Whatever your interests are, whatever you enjoy doing, living in northeast Florida will give you the chance to experience it.

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When people think about Cape Cod in Massachusetts, there’s a sort of nostalgia. It’s not just about the Kennedy family and their compound or about the miles of coastline. A great deal of that nostalgia is for the architecture - a style of homes that doesn’t seem to exist elsewhere.

But what if it could?

At The Cottages at Ponce Inlet, you’ll find new waterfront homes in an exclusive neighborhood, homes that are designed with a Cape Cod feel.

But instead of cold winters, in Ponce Inlet you’ll find a temperate climate. Instead of a summer season that’s full of activities like boating, swimming and - in some places - surfing, you’ll find that the beach is available to you year round so that you can always enjoy your time on the water.

You can find that breath of fresh air that many have found on Cape Cod, but you’ll find that it doesn’t need to have that chill in the winter months. Who says you can’t take a good thing and make it even better?

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Those who are drawn to Jacksonville - particularly those who are drawn to living in a Jacksonville loft condo - are hip, trendy and modern.

All of these terms can be applied not just to a lot of people in Jacksonville, but also to the nightlife, the arts, shopping, homes and even dining:

Dim Sum in Jacksonville ( yes, really!!!)
Silver Star Chinese Restaurant

Dim Sum served ALL DAY on Sat (11:30-10pm), Sun (11:30-9pm), Mon-Tue (11am-9pm)

Current menu is about 24 item and they’re adding more along the way. And it’s only $2.95 each dish, surprised the heck out of us. Let them know you’re there for dim sum since it’s on it’s own menu.

Everything was made fresh by a single dim sum chef and was honestly quite impressed with the quality. Their portions are generous for the price, your standard dim sum dishes (haw gow, shu mai) comes in 4 pieces not 3.

For those who are looking to hip, trendy dining - now they only have to travel to Jacksonville’s Westside.

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Jacksonville living: what’s it all about?

For some, it’s about taking the time to enjoy the monthly Art Walk, strolling through galleries and from one studio to another. For others, it’s about the casual trip from home to work to a great restaurant for dinner or to a bar for a quick drink to unwind with friends.

Others think that Jacksonville living is all about having a big city convenience with a smaller town feel: though you’ll have great shopping, sports, tourism and more, you’ll have plenty of outdoor parks, easy access to the beach and enough to keep out of town relatives entertained when they come to visit.

Mostly, however, living in Jacksonville is all about having the space that you need, the activities you enjoy and the life that you choose to carve out for yourself. Living in Jacksonville is all about being able to do things your way in a home that you can make uniquely your own.

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Every place has its advantages and disadvantages. Ponce Inlet, Florida, is no exception.

If you’ve been thinking about living in Ponce Inlet, here is a list of pros and cons that will help you to make your decision.

PROS:

• When you live in Ponce Inlet, one of the nation’s best beaches will be right in your backyard; you’ll be able to enjoy a place that people vacation to whenever you want to.
• Living in Ponce Inlet makes it easy to visit Jacksonville to see pro football, to visit the race track at Daytona or the theme parks in Orlando.
• When you find your home in Ponce Inlet, you’ll have plenty of options available to you - whatever your style, no matter how much space you need, you’ll find that there’s a home that is absolutely perfect for you and for your family.

CONS:

• When you live in Ponce Inlet, you won’t be able to have a home in Jacksonville or St. Augustine - and those homes are gorgeous as well.
• When you want to go golfing, you’ll have to determine which of the dozen plus courses is the one you want to play.
• When you live in Ponce Inlet and have easy access to such a beautiful beach, taking a beach vacation won’t be as appealing as it once was.

When you get right down to it, it sure does seem that there are far more advantages than disadvantages when it comes to living in Ponce Inlet.

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Florida is known for its beach communities. There’s the party life associated with spring break and college students having a week long round the clock celebration of freedom from their coursework and from their parents. There’s the salsa and night life that are associated with Miami. There’s the buzz of exploration that comes from visiting Cape Canaveral and beaches near the Kennedy Space Center. There’s also the beauty associated with the beach at Ponce Inlet - voted one of the 10 best in the US this year.

But a Florida beach vacation doesn’t have to be a once in a while sort of thing. When you own a coastal Florida home in a beach area like Ponce Inlet, St. Augustine or Jacksonville Beach, every day can feel like a Florida Beach vacation - it’s just a matter, in some cases, of going out and enjoying your own front or back yard.

If the idea of a Florida beach vacation sounds good to you, what’s stopping you from making it an every day reality? Are you really afraid that you couldn’t find a great home in coastal Florida? Seems to us that if you can’t find a great coastal Florida home, you’re just not looking in the right places.

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When it comes to living on Florida’s First Coast, there’s plenty of appeal. From great beaches to great dining, from beautiful homes to museums and shopping, from great places to work to great places to play, Florida’s First Coast communities offer something for everyone.

Maybe this is the reason why, for so many people, the decision isn’t “Should I move to the Florida First Coast,” but instead is “Which First Coast community will be the right one for me?”

If you’re trying to decide where you want to be, consider this: are you a city person or is natural beauty your thing? Jacksonville and St. Augustine both offer a great city feel; Jacksonville Beach and Ponce Inlet give their residents a chance to be away from the rushing around and around the sound of crashing waves.

If boating and fishing provide your relaxation, then you’ll probably want to look towards Ponce Inlet or St. Augustine. If you enjoy running or roller blading in a city park, then you’ll want to lean more towards Jacksonville.

Choosing where you’ll live on Florida’s First Coast really depends a lot on you: focus on your interests and finding the right community will follow.

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Different people hae different perspectives about what living in Florida must be like.

• When you ask the very young, they think that living in Florida would mean spending a lot of time at Walt Disney World.
• When you ask high school and college students, they flash to spring breaks in Miami and Daytona Beach - a chance to be wild, to party and, mostly to have fun.
• When you ask young parents, they think about spending time with their families, both with their kids and with visiting parents - they think of time spent together.
• When you talk to some older people, their thoughts gravitate towards Florida retirement - nice weather, nice communities.

No matter what comes to mind when you think about living in Florida - no matter what your perspective is - two things are sure: for the most part, you’re going to be right; if there’s something that you’re looking for, you will be able to find it.

If you’re looking for family friendly beaches, you’ll find them. If you’re looking for waterfront homes, you’ll find them. If you’re looking for easy access to restauants, shopping, work, nightlife and museums, you’ll find it. You’ll also find some of the best golf available.

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Everyone can make the choice to spend an afternoon in a museum or an art gallery so that they can see other artisans’ work. Some people will choose to take it a few steps further and to sit in on lectures or even to take classes to learn more about fine art.

Experiencing the Florida arts, however, shouldn’t just be something that it done from a distance. When you live on Florida’s First Coast, you’ll find that there are a number of opportunities available to you.

For example, you’ll find that there are arts and crafts courses that allow you to learn more about painting, sketching and drawing, working with clay and more. Some of these classes you’ll have to pay for; others are offered at no cost.

For example, the Art Photo Studio offers courses like the upcoming “Happy Holiday Family Smiles – Homestyle” Free Photography Class where those who attend can learn to do more than just take holiday snapshots, where everyday people can learn to shoot like a pro.

Hands on classes like these give you a chance to get involved in the Florida art community and learn skills that you can really use as time goes on.

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