The Gateway to Florida, Jacksonville, in Northeastern Florida, is the largest city, in terms of sheer area, among the US contiguous 48 states. Sun-drenched Jacksonville is surrounded by significant natural beauty from the St. Johns River and Atlantic Ocean. The city provides ample cultural and recreational opportunities for its residents and tourists.

If you're an avid golfer, than Jacksonville would be paradise. A mecca for golfers everywhere, Jacksonville boasts some of the best world-class golf courses, including Sawgrass Country Club, home to the annual PGA Player's Champioship Tournament. It is also home to the World Golf Village and World Golf Hall of Fame.

But that's not all. The city's biggest cultural event is the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, an annual event featuring many of the biggest names in jazz. Jacksonville also features two art museums, the Cummer Gallery of Art and the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art.

That is why many people are choosing Jacksonville as their destination to settle down. In fact, real estate development has been booming ever since the 1920s during the great Florida land boom. With so many things to do at your fingertips, it is easy to understand why.