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Jacksonville for Families

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Jacksonville is one of Florida's best kept secrets for families. Affordable homes, year-round sunshine, some of Florida's top public magnet schools, 22 miles of beaches, and neighborhoods that actually feel like communities. Whether you are relocating from out of state or moving across town, here is what families need to know about raising kids in Jacksonville and Duval County.
ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky presents the Cummer Museum on the St. Johns River in Riverside with 5,000 works spanning 4,000 years, one of the most beautiful riverside gardens in Florida. The Art Connections program offers hands-on activities for children, and admission is free on Tuesday evenings.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Riverside and Avondale Jacksonville Neighborhoods
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Riverside and Avondale Jacksonville Neighborhoods

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky features Riverside and Avondale as Jacksonville's oldest and most beloved neighborhoods, built before car-dependent suburbs with sidewalks, mature oaks, and a tight-knit community feel. The Riverside Arts Market runs every Saturday with top-rated schools nearby.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: San Marco Architecture and Community on the River
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: San Marco Architecture and Community on the River

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky highlights San Marco just south of downtown Jacksonville with beautiful architecture, tree-lined streets, and a walkable commercial center with restaurants, galleries, and boutiques. San Marco Square hosts outdoor events regularly with a standout public school.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Julington Creek Master-Planned Community
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Julington Creek Master-Planned Community

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky presents Julington Creek in south Jacksonville with top-rated schools, golf courses, sports fields, playgrounds, and community pools. One of Jacksonville's most popular choices for families upgrading to more space with easy St. Johns River access.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky features the 73-acre Jacksonville Zoo with over 2,000 animals and 1,000 plant species, plus the Range of the Jaguar, Land of the Tiger, and a splash park for kids. Easily one of the best days out for families in Northeast Florida.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky highlights the 450-acre Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park at the Jacksonville Beaches with 1.5 miles of Atlantic shoreline, a freshwater lake, camping sites, kayak rentals, a splash park, and beginner surf breaks. A local favorite for full-day family outings.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Museum of Science and History (MOSH)

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky presents Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History on the Southbank, featuring a giant-screen theater, live animal collection, interactive exhibits on Florida ecosystems, and programming for kids of all ages. A rainy-day staple for Jacksonville families.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Mandarin Jacksonville's Family Favorite
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Mandarin Jacksonville's Family Favorite

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky highlights Mandarin, a suburban neighborhood on the banks of the St. Johns River in south Jacksonville, known for excellent schools, safe streets, and waterfront parks. Families love Mandarin Park, Chuck Rogers Park, and the Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve for hiking, fishing, and kayaking.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Tree Hill Nature Center
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Tree Hill Nature Center

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky features Tree Hill Nature Center, a 50-acre urban wildlife preserve in Arlington, Jacksonville, with three miles of nature trails through pine flatwoods, wetlands, and scrub habitat. Educational programs, a butterfly garden, and a natural history museum make it one of the best low-cost family activities in Duval County.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Stanton College Preparatory School
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Stanton College Preparatory School

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky features Stanton College Preparatory School, one of Florida's top-ranked public high schools, open to Duval County students through a magnet program application. An International Baccalaureate school in Jacksonville's Springfield neighborhood consistently ranked among the best public high schools in the country.

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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
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ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky: Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

ERA - ONETEAM - Todd Dansky presents Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, a nationally recognized public magnet high school in Jacksonville for students gifted in visual art, dance, music, theatre, creative writing, and digital media. Alumni have gone on to Broadway, Hollywood, and major art institutions.

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