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There are people who know right away what place is going to be right for them. They know that the idea of a yard landscaped with palm trees and having an ocean view is essential for them. Others know that their right place is going to involve minimal maintenance, convenience to work and play and a modern style that just speaks to them.

Fortunately, for both of those groups – along with those who fall somewhere in between – Florida’s First Coast communities offer something for everyone.

For those who want their home town to offer a rich history, ocean views and beautiful landscaping, it only takes one visit to St. Augustine to find a community that just feels natural and comfortable, welcoming and, from the get-go, like home.

For those who just need to have an urban feel, Jacksonville may be the ideal First Coast community will be found in Jacksonville. Couple high ceilings, loft style living, easy access to the nightlife, the arts and places to work and play.

If you’re not sure which community on Florida’s First Coast is going to be ideal for you, why not take the time to visit and to explore? See what each area has to offer, take the time to talk with people who live there already and, when you’re where you are supposed to be, you’ll know it.

When you walk through St. Augustine, Florida, you’ll find that there’s a sort of cultural beauty that isn’t to be found in nearby communities. The styles of the buildings, the rich colors, monuments, fountains as well as forts and more offer you a chance to take a few steps back in time.

Visit the small shops – in St. Augustine, you’re not going to find major department stores. Visit great restaurants – not chain establishments, but small spots with signature dished, outside seating and a great friendly atmosphere where those who are dining show that they’re friends with casual, comfortable conversation.

Spend some time at the museums or climb to the top of the nation’s 10th tallest lighthouse and see all that there is to see. Watch the birds, fish from the pier on Salt Run behind the Yacht Club. See why so many go back to Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach – either for walking the dogs, walking the shoreline to see the sunrise or taking advantage of the waves for surfing.

What you’ll find is that St. Augustine homes give you access to the best of what the area has to offer – and all the time in the world to enjoy it.

It’s that time of year again: the time where schedules are jam packed and somehow more dinner parties are held. Whether you’re preparing a quick meal for your family before heading out to the office holiday party or you are trying to prepare a great meal for all of your friends, one thing’s for sure: you don’t want to spend the time you’re supposed to be spending together alone in the kitchen.

With the right Florida condo, you won’t have to.

The holiday season which, now that Thanksgiving has passed, is now in full force seems to change everything – at least a little bit. We all end up hurrying around and adding events to our to-do lists; but we don’t begrudge it because there’s something magical about the way everything comes together. Some of that magic can be experienced publicly like this one:

(Source)St. Augustine – The grounds of the historic St. Augustine Light Station and the surrounding neighborhood will glisten with the magical glow of thousands of candles during Luminary Night, Wednesday, December 5, from 6 until 9 p.m.

Other magic comes from the way you choose to decorate your St. Augustine home. What will you change? Can you really make your landscaped property with its ocean views even more beautiful? What you do is up to you; whether you celebrate privately or publicly, whether or not you decorate it’s your choice.

Everyone loves a little fun in the sun. From getting away from the history of your days in St. Augustine – those rough patches at work, the tourists who are in town to take a look at the Spanish colonial quarter, a day at the beach can be the perfect thing to get your mind off of it.

At the beach at Ponce Inlet, you’ll find that it’s easy to unwind in one of the most beautiful places around. Why settle for the ordinary when you deserve the best? After all, Ponce Inlet is home to one of 2007’s 10 best beaches.

Jacksonville Beach lets you kick back and have fun – whether you’re with the family playing in the sand or taking the time to do some fishing and clear your mind.

Which is your Florida Beach? What’s your Florida Beach style? Of course, with all of the options available to you, you’re likely to find that it really doesn’t matter.

It's easy to find places to enjoy when your home is in Ponce Inlet, Florida. Still, not everyone is aware of just how much is out there for them to enjoy. That's why today's focus is on parks that you'll be able to enjoy near your Ponce Inlet home:

• Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek
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• Hontoon Island State Park
• Anastasia State Park
• Silver River State Park
• Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
• Blue Spring State Park
• Rock Springs Run State Reserve
• Silver River State Park
• Lake Griffin State Park
• Fort Mose
• Bulow Creek State Park
• Lake Kissimmee State Park
• Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
• Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
• Colt Creek State Park
• De Leon Springs State Park
• Dunns Creek
• Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

Getting to them is simple too – as is getting more information: Click here to learn more about these Florida parks.

People on their yachts, sailboats and fishing boats moving through the Salt Run Harbor in St. Augustine have long used the Conch House Marina as a landmark, but may soon start setting their sights on The Abacos at Salt Run when they boat through the area.

For those boaters who have been to the Abacos in the Bahamas, the design and architecture may even make them take a second look at their navigational charts. The first two-story, single-family Ocean Manor has just been completed at this waterfront residential development – part of a 15-home residential enclave located on Inlet Drive that will reflect the same colonial architecture as our Caribbean neighbor to the south.

There’s a lot to be said for living in Jacksonville. Those who make the choice to invest in a condo either in the city or in Jacksonville Beach will find that spending a night on the town is just as easy as spending a night at the theater. Spending a day in an art museum is just as convenient as spending a day out on the fairways.

No matter what your interests are, you’ll find that it’s easy to pursue them. If your interests involve spending time in nature by a lake, then the only place that you need to think about finding is Jacksonville’s Riverside Park.

Take the kids who can spend time on the playground. Relax just as people have for years, since the land was donated to the city.

Bost mostly, enjoy your ability to just enjoy a space that lets you spend time with your family, appreciate the richness and natural culture of living in an historic area. Every time you do, you’ll rediscover why you wanted to live in Jacksonville.

There are plenty of reasons why people make the choice to travel to St. Augustine. First there are the great beaches – miles of white sand where you can sit back and relax or get in the water and play. Then there's the great golf, with enough world class courses available that you can choose a different course each day. There's the tennis as well. And, of course, there's also the history of the city and plenty to explore that will help you get a feel for what European explorers discovered when they arrived in the "New World." All of the same things that make St. Augustine such a great place to visit make it a great place to live year round. But then, if you don't want to move permanently, you don't have to just give up on spending time in St. Augustine or resort to staying in a hotel: you can make the choice to have a vacation home in St. Augustine. Vacation homes offer the best of both worlds – a way to get away and feel like you're still at home.

When you make a decision that you’ll live with your family in a Florida community, you’ll find that there are many things to enjoy. Here are just a few of them:

1. When you live in Florida, it’s easy to find a great beach
2. With great beaches come great beach activities – everything from sunbathing to swimming to surfing is just right their waiting for you.
3. Living in Florida means having access to great fishing in rivers, lakes, marshes and the ocean
4. Florida offers warm winters: when you live in Florida, you just won’t have to suffer along with your friends in the Northern part of the country while they are snowed in
5. Year round great golf – some of the world’s best courses are in Florida
6. Easy access to ways of spending time with the family – some of the greatest theme parks around are just a short drive away.
7. There are plenty of sporting events – whether you like to participate or you just enjoy the thrill of seeing the game live.
8. World class restaurants are increasingly common in Florida
9. From art galleries to museums to artist studios, living in Florida gives you access to some of the area’s greatest art.
10. When you live in Florida, you’ll be able to come together with others in your close knit community

What else will you find to love?