Local Resources
Need to apply for a mortgage loan to buy that great house you saw today? Find local lenders here. Need to get the kids enrolled in school? Look up any school in any county. Hungry? Want to go out on the town? Some of Jacksonville's favorite restaurants are listed here. Tired? Need a motel? Special occasion? Need someplace fancy? Find places to stay for an evening or for longer. You can also plug in driving directions, find out how much sunshine is expected before you head to the beach, or look up someplace fun to take the kids. Kick back, relax... We've done it all for you!
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AmSouth/Regions Bank - Full-service banking with 21 local branches and ATM's in 16 states.
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Bank of America Mortgage - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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Vystar Credit Union - Founded in 1952 to serve civil service, military employees & their families at Naval Air Station ~ Jacksonville.
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Wachovia - Full-service personal, business and commercial banking.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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State Dept. of Education - Florida school reports, statistics, demographics...
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| Best Local Restaurants | |
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Warm Italian hospitality, authentic aromas and flavorful, handmade recipes ~ a Jacksonville favorite!
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Chart House - Fine dining, daily fresh fish, succulent steaks prepared by renowned chefs and decadent desserts. Jacksonville's waterfront location is perfect for any special occasion.
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Chilis - Soups, salads, burgers, fajitas, ribs, desserts ~ something for everybody.
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La Nopalera - From Gayot.com's restaurant review: Sometimes nothing else but Mexican food will do. You just have to hunker down over a big platter of beans, rice, tortillas and meat---preferably enhanced with gobs of cheese, salsa and sour cream. And when the urge strikes, there's no better place to indulge than La Nopalera.
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Ruby Tuesday - Great handcrafted burgers of 100% USDA choice ground beef and a bountiful salad bar. Simple, fresh, American dining.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Local Weather | |
First Coast News - Weather headlines, beach & marine reports, hourly weather tracker, hurricane guides.
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| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
The Weather Channel - National Weather ~ find weather information for anywhere in the United States.
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - Neighborhood maps, driving directions, road trip planners, a world atlas and GPS navigation tools.
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Yahoo - Finding your way has never been easier. Multi-point directions, drag-able maps and real-time traffic reports.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Jacksonville Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Search Engines | |
Google - One of the most accurate search engines currently available... and no annoying advertisements.
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| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
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