Welcome to the First Coast! There is plenty to do here. History buffs can visit the many historic landmarks that stretch from Amelia Island to St. Augustine. Families will find an array of attractions including the expansive white beaches. Music fans can take in live performances at a variety of venues. And sports enthusiasts can enjoy NFL football, tennis, sailing, or indulge in one of the area's world famous golf courses.

Today, located at the crossroads of two transcontinental highways, Jacksonville continues to make history as one of the nation's largest cities in area (841 square miles), a major port, financial center of Florida, site of Navy bases, and home of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars, a Mayo Clinic medical center, Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, beautiful beaches and numerous waterways, and over 700,000 residents.

More than 50,000 new jobs have been created by companies expanding or relocating here during the last five years. A central location with easy access to road, rail, sea and air transportation has made Jacksonville the inter modal hub of the southeast United States. The continual influx of new business into Jacksonville is driven by the positive economic climate the city boasts. Jacksonville's deep water port is the 4th largest in the U.S. And handles shipments from around the globe.

Jacksonville's appeal as a premier place to do business has been reinforced by national media attention including a steady rating amount the "top ten best places to live" by Money magazine. Plus, for the second time in four years, Jacksonville tops the list of "America's Hottest Cities" according to Expansion Management Magazine.