WELCOME TO METROPOLITAN JACKSONVILLE!

Well-managed by an integrated city and county government, the sweeping expanse of Jacksonville has emerged as one of the nation’s “hottest” locations for residential and business development. Efficient transportation facilities are enhanced by the sheer size of the metropolitan area in comparison to the population. As the hub of the area known as Florida’s “First Coast,” Jacksonville serves as a center for culture, education, entertainment, and employment. Florida Community College at Jacksonville is one of the largest two-year colleges in the nation, homed to the Donald Zell Urban Resource Center that provides customized work force training in all facets of business. The vast resources of the University of North Florida are complemented by a number of private institutions.

State-of-the-art healthcare services are organized and managed by highly respected health systems. Among the world-class network of hospitals and medical centers are Baptist Medical Center, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Memorial Hospital-Jacksonville, Shands Jacksonville, Specialty Hospital Jacksonville, the Mayo Clinic’s St. Lukes Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, and the University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville. Supporting these exceptional institutions are emergency care centers, home health, skilled nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, long-term care, and nursing homes.