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WELCOME<br />
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e are proud to bring you the <strong>2016</strong> edition of <strong>Discover</strong><br />
<strong>Jacksonville</strong>. Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime<br />
resident of the First Coast, you’ll appreciate the quality of<br />
information you’ll find in this award-winning publication.<br />
Every effort has been made by our talented writers,<br />
photographers and editors to provide you the most current and<br />
comprehensive resource guide available in <strong>Jacksonville</strong>.<br />
Whether you’re deciding where to live or where to eat, shop and play golf,<br />
you can be certain the First Coast has plenty to offer. The area’s unique natural<br />
characteristics, like the St. Johns River, Intracoastal Waterway and miles of beautiful<br />
beaches, provide a wonderful place to live and play.<br />
We take pride in calling <strong>Jacksonville</strong> home. And as the city’s information leader,<br />
The Florida Times-Union, and its website, <strong>Jacksonville</strong>.com, takes tremendous pride<br />
in publishing <strong>Discover</strong> <strong>Jacksonville</strong>!<br />
Enjoy!<br />
Mark Nusbaum<br />
President, Times-Union Media<br />
JACKSONVILLE<br />
A complete guide to life and leisure on the First Coast in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties<br />
<strong>2016</strong><br />
Published by The Florida Times-Union<br />
Visit us at <strong>Discover</strong><strong>Jacksonville</strong>.com<br />
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About the cover<br />
1. The last crew of the USS Simpson disembarked at Naval Station Mayport,<br />
Bruce.Lipsky@jacksonville.com 2. The 12th Annual PGA Tour MS-150 Bike<br />
Tour, Times-Union file 3. Fishermen catch a barracuda, Times-Union file 4.<br />
First Coast residents watch the sun reflect on the water, Times-Union file<br />
5. Sunrise at Big Talbot Island State Park, Times-Union file 6. Friendship<br />
Fountain on the Southbank Riverwalk, Bob.Mack@jacksonville.com 7.<br />
Fireworks over the St. Johns River, Bob.Self@jacksonville.com 8. Miami<br />
Dolphins vs. the <strong>Jacksonville</strong> Jaguars at EverBank Field, Photo by Gary<br />
McCullough 9. The <strong>Jacksonville</strong> Symphony Music Director Courtney Lewis<br />
leading the orchestra, Photo by Tiffany Manning 10. Canoeing in Hanna<br />
Park, Times-Union file 11. Brooklyn/Riverside residents bike to the new<br />
Unity Plaza, Bruce.Lipsky@jacksonville.com<br />
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<strong>Discover</strong> <strong>Jacksonville</strong> staff<br />
PRESIDENT | Mark Nusbaum<br />
VICE PRESIDENT OF AUDIENCE | Kurt Caywood<br />
MANAGING EDITOR OF SPECIALTY AUDIENCE |<br />
Joe DeSalvo<br />
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES | Lana Champion<br />
DIRECTOR OF SALES | Lyn Sargent<br />
ADVERTISING MANAGERS | Liz Borten,<br />
Moneek Langston, Miranda Moore<br />
ADVERTISING OPERATIONS COORDINATOR |<br />
Dianne Knapp<br />
ADVERTISING GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Jessica Wait<br />
DIGITAL SALES DIRECTOR | Marc Jenkins<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Beth Blacker<br />
MAP DESIGNER | Steve Nelson<br />
COORDINATOR/STAFF WRITER | Jacqueline Persandi<br />
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS | Samantha Arora,<br />
Bill Dougherty, Jeff Elliott, Barbara Gavan,<br />
Saphara Harrell, Blake Obi, Kate Olinto, Jean Sealey,<br />
Nancy White<br />
PHOTO EDITOR | Dede Smith<br />
MARKETING MANAGER | Karen Brashear<br />
MARKETING GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Michael Merriam<br />
VICE PRESIDENT OF CIRCULATION | Amy McSwain<br />
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