Spring arrives in Northeast Florida, awakening annual traditions from the opening of the beaches to the first of many music festivals to come. As we catch our breath from the incredible experiences of The Amelia and The Players Championship, we look forward to refreshing our homes and gardens, dining at new restaurants and celebrating April holidays. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty wishes our community a Happy Easter, Passover, and Earth Day.
Easter Festivities
Historic downtown St. Augustine has become a premier destination for Easter. Spectators line its streets to watch the Easter Parade, also known as the Parade of Horses and Carriages (April 19), while many revelers wear their Easter best, including bonnets, for the Easter Promenade (Plaza de la Constitución, April 20). Ponte Vedra Inn’s Easter brunch, parade, and beach egg hunt are also popular.
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In 1565, Spanish explorers established the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the U.S. Known as the Ancient City or the Old City, St. Augustine charms residents and visitors to this day with its historic architecture, over 42 miles of barrier coastline and thriving hospitality scene. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
An idyllic oceanside enclave 18 miles south of Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach is often discovered while watching the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass or vacationing at its iconic Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. Many visitors fall in love with its quiet, chic lifestyle and make it their home. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Concerts & Musicals
A sure sign of spring is when musicians travel near and far for Springing the Blues (Seawalk Pavilion, April 4-6) and Fernandina Beach Songwriters Festival (Amelia Island, April 10-12). Jason Isbell plays at St. Augustine Amphitheatre (April 9). At the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville Symphony performs composer John Williams’s Oscar- and Grammy-winning works (April 11-12), and the touring “MJ the Musical” arrives (April 22-27).
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Part of Jacksonville’s 22 miles of beaches, Jacksonville Beach is the largest of the city’s beach communities. Officially named in 1925, the hub for outdoor activities and entertainment counts many attractions including Jacksonville Beach Pier and Seawalk Pavilion. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Part of the Sea Island archipelago in the Southeastern U.S., Amelia Island tops many vacationers’ bucket lists. Eight flags have flown over the centuries-old, historic destination, whose quiet beaches and premier resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island continue to draw residents and visitors. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
In 1565, Spanish explorers established the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the U.S. Known as the Ancient City or the Old City, St. Augustine charms residents and visitors to this day with its historic architecture, over 42 miles of barrier coastline and thriving hospitality scene. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Salt Life
Learn about Beach Junki nonprofit’s sea turtle conservation and enjoy family fun at Fernandina Beach’s Sea Turtle Festival (Main Beach Green Space, April 19). Whether for fishing or sunset cruises, the Jacksonville Spring Boat Show features a wide variety of vessels (Metropolitan Park, April 25-27). In Jacksonville Beach, admire the Beaches Sandcastle Contest (April 26) and attend the Opening of the Beaches Parade (April 27).
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Part of the Sea Island archipelago in the Southeastern U.S., Amelia Island tops many vacationers’ bucket lists. Eight flags have flown over the centuries-old, historic destination, whose quiet beaches and premier resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island continue to draw residents and visitors. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Part of Jacksonville’s 22 miles of beaches, Jacksonville Beach is the largest of the city’s beach communities. Officially named in 1925, the hub for outdoor activities and entertainment counts many attractions including Jacksonville Beach Pier and Seawalk Pavilion. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Dining Around
New in Neptune Beach: Yamasaki Modern Sushi specializes in elevated omakase and kaiseki starring fresh-caught blue-fin tuna, which diners may see chefs carving right before their eyes; and Mamasamas offers from-scratch, house pastas and other Italian recipes for family dinners to date night. Feeling French: The Parisian founder of locally-based Le Petit Paris café and bakery opened his fourth Jacksonville location in San Pablo.
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The smallest of the Jacksonville Beaches, the city of Neptune Beach lies between Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. Much of its action centers around Beaches Town Center, where Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Home & Garden
Shop for plants, have lunch and participate in activities during the Garden Club of Jacksonville’s Blooms Galore & More (April 5; preview party, April 4). All are welcome to tour the Parade of Homes, a showcase by Northeast Florida builders, through April 6. Support annual fundraisers: Riverside Avondale Preservation’s Home Tour (April 12-13), and Springfield Preservation & Revitalization’s Historic Springfield Home and Garden Tour (April 26-27).
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Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The city’s vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
MOCA JAX
On April 10, MOCA Jacksonville hosts an opening night reception for two new group shows. Its triennial exhibition, “Jax Contemporary,” highlights the diverse work of regional artists with additional programming, such as artist conversations (March 29 to November 9). Timed for MOCA’s centennial, “The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered,” unearths long-forgotten, important Modernist works (April 10 to November 23).
Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The city’s vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
