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If you're touring homes in the area, it's worth a stop to see why residents love the community feel here.","image":{"url":"https://ucarecdn.com/71e5e952-c0f0-4233-8fc7-a653a2eb2c7b/","alt":"Nocatee Community Park","width":1400,"height":840},"direct_link":"https://stacklist.com/card/6d0a4e31-572c-49a1-91f4-e3860a362491","created_at":"2026-08-26T04:43:08.789Z","updated_at":null},{"id":"fc767a74-3bbb-482b-9155-1128b2074717","position":9,"title":"Palencia Park","url":"https://www.sjcfl.us/services-and-information/parks-trails/","note":"Located next to Palencia Elementary in the Palencia community near World Golf Village, this 10-acre park has a picnic pavilion, playscape, and ball fields, making it a natural gathering spot for families in that part of St. Augustine. 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