AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament
Annual - July 22nd - 26th, 2008
 The AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament, held each year in July at Sisters Creek Park on the ICW, is the largest kingfish tournament in the country. In addition to the two-day general tournament, this spectacular event also includes a Junior Angler Tournament, established in 1991 and presented by Carolina Skiff, KidZone, Food Festival, live entertainment, and much, much more. Come and spend a fun time with your family angling and enjoying the entertainment!
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The Jacksonville area offers a great variety of golf courses, some of which are ranked among the top in the country. In Ponte Vedra Beach, the Sawgrass Marriott Resort sits on the most famous course, the TPC at Sawgrass, home of the Players Championship in March. Ranked among the nation's top courses, its island hole is one of the most photographed in the world.
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The most populous stretch of Jacksonville's coast, Jacksonville Beach boasts a rapidly growing skyline of highrise condos and hotels. At its active center is the new Seawalk Pavillion, an oceanfront ampitheatre, and Latham Plaza, a manicured greenspace located across the street. Together they provide a recreational focal point surrounded by numerous restaurants, nightspots and hotels. Throughout the year both venues host popular festivals that celebrate foods, cultures and music including George's Music Springing in the Blues Festival, Florida's largest outdoor free blues concert. In terms of its natural attraction, Jax Beach, like its neighboring communities, boasts a beautiful wide strand of soft, white sand fronted by sea oats and sand dunes.
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Some people leave places like New York and Chicago to get away from the hustle and craziness big city life. Jacksonville is a hidden gem often called a big little small town because of warmth and southern hospitality consistently displayed by the people who've made Jacksonville home. The saying must be true "the warmer the weather the warmer the people". The city of Jacksonville offers a combination of the beach and the city life, if you want it. The fresh seafood at beach restaurants where most have outdoor decks and sometimes live bands playing, there is no such thing as bad view! Some of the best southern cooking restaurants ever! Never try to compare any city in the south and especially in Florida to any other place in the north or Midwest there is nothing to compare. Jacksonville to me is not just a place to visit but a place to live. Some people leave their cities to get away for vacation but people in Jacksonville its right in their backyard.
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Jacksonville & the Beaches delivers a flawless display of breathtaking natural beauty balanced by a polished metropolitan flair. A haven that draws a vast array of people, from sports fans to nature enthusiasts, business meeting travelers to adventure thrill seekers and everyone in between, Jacksonville & the Beaches provides a lagniappe for visitors and residents alike. History, culture, sport and nature intersect at a regional crossroads where southern charm meets coastal cool. Surrender to the luxury of world-class golf, fine dining and elegant resorts, while discovering the heart of the city within the secret niches far from the worn avenues of the beaten path. Along the stunning St. Johns riverfront, a burgeoning arts district infuses a revitalized downtown with sophisticated style, while endless stretches of pristine white sand beaches foster relaxation and revelry in the salty seaside air.
For decades, the City of Jacksonville has captivated visitors with both the warm hospitality and vast array of diverse activities offered by the vibrant oceanfront community.
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Stingray Bay at Jacksonville Zoo
Experience the adventure of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. It offers 89 acres with over 1,400 animals and over 1,000 species of plants. The newest exciting attraction is Stingray Bay, which recently celebrated it's grand opening in the Zoo. Now it is your big chance to see, touch and feed some of the sea's most charming creatures. Take your family and stop by soon at the Jacksonville Zoo to experience your own encounter with a Stingray, before this once-in-a-lifetime experience swims away!
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Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History
The Museum of Science and History (MOSH) strives to increase the knowledge and understanding of the natural environment and history of Jacksonville as well as Northeast Florida. The MOSH focus on creating an awareness and appreciation of science and history through quality programs that stimulate and inspire learning in all visitors. Different exhibitions and events help to reach this goal and guarantee a time of fun and education for every visitor!
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The Mandarin Museum
In the 1800s, Mandarin was a small farming village that shipped oranges, grapefruit, lemons and other fruits and vegetables to Jacksonville and points north on the steamships that traveled the St. Johns River. Today, Mandarin is a small section of the City of Jacksonville. The Mandarin Museum & Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and research institution founded in 1991 to preserve buildings, artifacts and sites related to the history of Mandarin and its residents.
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Adventure Landing at Jacksonville Beach
Adventure Landing is Jacksonville's premier family entertainment center and includes Shipwreck Island - Slides from Mild to Wild, Adventure Speedway Go-Karts, Area 51 Laser Tag, Miniature Golf and Wacky Worm Roller Coaster. Adventure Landing at the Beach is the “Place to Play” for Florida families and visitors.
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Budweiser Brewery Tours
Along with Florida sunshine, the Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville brewery offers guests an opportunity to see how its product are made during complementary tours. Guests discover first-hand how the world’s greatest beers are carefully crafted using the highest quality ingredients and packaged in a state-of-the-art facility. At tours end, guests 21 years of age and over can sample their favorite brews and relax in the Hospitality Room or browse the Anheuser-Busch Gift Shop for a wide selection of the latest in merchandise.
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River Cruise Aboard The Annabelle Lee
Dine and dance under the stars aboard the Annabelle Lee. This river cruise ship cast off from Jacksonville and cruises the beautiful, north flowing St. Johns River. Enjoy the entire city skyline while delicious food, a full equipped bar, a professional disc jockey and a friendly and professional crew make your time aboard the party cruise ship Annabelle Lee an unforgettable one!
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Grand Opening of The One Ocean Resort
May 1st, 2008
Step into an oceanfront realm of exhilarating sophistication and authentic luxury. One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida, which celebrates its Grand Opening May 1st 2008, offers incomparable five-diamond elegance with a unique twist on intuitive service. Listen to the sultry waves of the Atlantic while you explore the plush accommodations, Spa and fitness center, eclectic dining experience at Azuréa, signature photography gallery, and our distinctive Docent service! More about the Grand Opening of The One Ocean Resort
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, encompassing 450 acres on the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean, is located about 17 miles east of Jacksonville. The park has 1.5 miles of sandy beach and is noted for its fine surfing at an area known as "The Poles" located at the extreme southern end of the Mayport Naval Station Beach. This city-run park also provides access to the Mayport Naval Station Beach, which extends northward about 1.5 miles to the south St. Johns River Jetty.
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Delectable Chocolates at Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Voted Best in Jacksonville! Seven neighborhood locations to shop for decadent delights! Enjoy sampling and indulging yourself and friends with chocolate covered popcorn, chocolate dipped strawberries, fresh baked cookies and their award winning ice creams. Shipping and in town delivery is available. More about Delectable Cholocates at Peterbrooke Chocolatier
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Fun in The Sun on Jacksonville's Beaches
 Twenty miles of wide, beautiful beaches await you on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville. Swimming, surfing, fishing and sunning can be found in the coastal communities of Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach. The shops and restaurants of the Beaches offer a wide variety of ways in which you can enjoy the laid back beach atmosphere only minutes away from downtown Jacksonville.
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