Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Jacksonville Florida is a major commercial hub and international port on the St Johns River, and also Florida's longest river. Jacksonville was first settled by the French in the area known as Fort Caroline. Greater Jacksonville Florida now includes the surrounding cities of Jacksonville Beach, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach and offers something for everyone including sporting events like the Jacksonville Jaguars football team, Jacksonville Barracudas ice hockey team, and numerous cultural venues. Jacksonville Fl scenic and historic parks include hundreds of acres perfect for kayaking, sailing, canoeing, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, surfing, bird watching and camping, or beachfront horseback riding. Those buyers looking for a fantastic home, in a wonderful place will not be disappointed with the Jacksonville Florida real estate market.