A sign of Northeast Florida’s impressive transformation is the arrival of luxury brands. As Jacksonville awaits its first Four Seasons next year, among many exciting developments, designer shops and upscale restaurants are already meeting demand for a city on the verge of a new chapter. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty shares its enthusiasm with our first-of-fall picks on where to shop, eat and be entertained.
Luxury Shops
St. Johns Town Center adds luxury boutiques for fall shopping. Swiss luxury watchmaker Omega’s nearly 3,000-square-foot space displays iconic collections like Constellation, as well as new timepieces, from the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite to a turquoise Seamaster Aqua Terra and Aqua Terra’s first-ever, 30-mm watch for women. The Cristina satchel, Marc Jacobs’s fresh take on Y2K “It” bags, is among his new store’s assortment of clothing and accessories.
omegawatches.com | marcjacobs.com
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.
Jacksonville
Dining Around
Amelia Island chefs from David’s and España restaurants, and the Ritz-Carlton and Omni resorts are cooking for Garden & Gun magazine’s seafood supper (The Preserve at The Amelia River Club, September 24). As the Floridian awaits its new home, dine at new sister concepts Bea’s Fine Foods + All Day Café and Jefe’s Fish Wagon. The nearby Catch 27 also unveiled a second story and larger patio.
gardenandgun.com | beasalldaycafe.com | jefesfishwagon | catchtwentyseven.com
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.
Amelia Island
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.
St. Augustine
Music Festivals
St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Festival presents 130 acts throughout the month, with its biggest concert being the Live Wildly Showcase benefit headlined by Hozier and Beabadoobee (Francis Field, September 20-21). Florida Fin Fest, another concert for a cause, supports ocean conservation (Seawalk Pavilion, September 12-13). The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival runs September 26-28, while the weeklong Les DeMerle Amelia Island Jazz Festival starts September 28.
singoutloudfestival.com | flfinfest.com | staugustinesongwritersfestival.com | ameliaislandjazzfestival.com
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.
Jacksonville
Special Days
Every year on September 4, Northeast Floridians celebrate 904 Day by partaking in the region’s many charms and local businesses’ parties, promotions and complimentary events. Some may explore heritage, culture and nature, while others clink glasses and indulge in decadent treats. The 460th Founder’s Day commemorates when Spaniards arrived in Florida and established St. Augustine through a procession and historical reenactments (various venues, September 6).
hoorayfor904day.com | floridashistoriccoast.com
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.
Jacksonville
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.
St. Augustine
The Office at Ponte Vedra Beach
Located on A1A, also known as the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway, the Office at Ponte Vedra Beach conveniently sits minutes from the beach and local services and cafés. More than office space with 16 private offices and two reservable conference rooms, the boutique concept promotes work/life balance through an onsite fitness studio with a personal trainer, and in-house catering and house-made daily meals by an executive chef.
officepvb.com
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.
Ponte Vedra Beach
Culture Calendar
Watch myriad dance styles—flamenco, modern, Indian, swing and tap, just to name some—during the Amelia Island Dance Festival (Amelia Community Theater, September 4-7). Opening at MOCA Jacksonville on September 6, “Sebastian Vallejo: Where the Zephyrs Sleep” reflects the Texas-based, Puerto Rico native’s Caribbean heritage. The Jacksonville Symphony’s September program features a free community concert; multimedia “Video Games Live;” a jazz guitar quartet, and Copland’s Clarinet Concerto.
ameliaislanddancefestival.org | mocajacksonville.unf.edu | jaxsymphony.org
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.
Amelia Island
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.
Jacksonville
