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Jacksonville offers 5-star restaurants, resorts and other leisure activities. Its geographical location puts it close to many cultural, historic and entertainment centers in Florida and Georgia. Elegant Savannah and exotic Amelia Island lie to the north, while historic St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States and home of the new World Golf Village, lies to the south.

Just two and one-half hours away is Orlando, home of the Disney theme parks, Universal Studio and Sea World. Although the median age of Jacksonville's population is 32.7, the city is abundant with cultural diversity and a historic tradition.

Jacksonville has five regional shopping centers, a zoo, two major museums, eight galleries, a symphony orchestra, and several theaters and nightclubs. The educational system offers nearly 250 public and private schools and 14 regional colleges and universities.

The nationally famous Jacksonville Jazz Festival is held each year in Metropolitan Park, and the renowned Jazz Keyboard Competition is held annually at the Florida Theatre.

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