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Living in Jacksonville Beach, Florida:
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If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Jacksonville Beach, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked four people living in Jacksonville Beach what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

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Jacksonville Beach is part of the greater Jacksonville, Florida area. It lies to the east of Jacksonville proper, and is one of the communities known to locals as “the Beaches.” It is, in fact, a separate city, with its own mayor, city hall, and city services. Much of Jacksonville Beach is on an island, connected to the mainland by a number of bridges, several of which were recently built in order to facilitate evacuation during hurricanes. As with many beach communities, Jacksonville Beach has faced an uptick in hurricanes in recent years, which is a trade-off to keep in mind for beautiful ocean sunrises and easy access to white sand beaches.

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Jacksonville Beach offers many perks: easy beach access, good walkability, and one of the lowest coastal costs-of-living. While offering beautiful, mild winters, the Jacksonville area is notorious for its oppressive heat and humidity for the remainder of the year. Additionally, the cultural offerings and arts scene are relatively small and more off-the-beaten-path, especially compared to other Florida cities like Tampa, Orlando, and Miami.

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Patrick, says: 2020

Anyone moving to Jacksonville Beach should know it is not merely a neighborhood of Jacksonville, but a separate municipality. Jacksonville Beach has its own city hall and utilities, to which inquiries about average energy and water costs should be directed. Jacksonville Beach sits on an island east of Jacksonville, and is connected to the mainland by a number of bridges. Traffic can be an issue for those employed in Jacksonville itself, especially downtown.

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Ronnie, says: 2020

Anyone moving to Jacksonville Beach should be prepared for hot, humid weather. Though not as extreme as southern Florida, the temperatures in northern Florida still tend to be high year-round. The culture is much more like what one expects in the Deep South than any of the images painted by tourism ads focused on Miami and the Keys. Think of Georgia, and your expectations will be more accurate.

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