| North Florida is comprised of such large | | | | Panama City has over 27 miles of beach which |
| cities as Tallahassee, Panama City Beach, | | | | has become a sun lover's paradise. Six |
| Jacksonville, Gainesville and Pensacola. | | | | historic wrecks have made this area abundant |
| Tallahassee is largely popular for being the | | | | for snorkeling, fishing and scuba diving. It |
| state capital as well as home of Florida | | | | has exotic sea life which helps these |
| State University. This school's mascot is | | | | restaurants to provide you with the best |
| the Seminoles and has an exceptional | | | | seafood imaginable. What was once a hidden |
| athletics department consisting of a | | | | treasure is now a spring break hot spot. |
| basketball, baseball and championship | | | | Almost year round you will find people |
| football team. While in Tallahassee you may | | | | sunbathing, splashing in the water, or just |
| want to visit the Governor's Mansion, the | | | | visiting one of waterfront restaurants. |
| eclectic art districts or one of the more | | | | |
| than 60 parks that make up this gorgeous | | | | Jacksonville is the 14th largest city in the |
| city. Hike, bike or walk and see why this | | | | United States and is home to the NFL |
| area is so beautiful. | | | | Jacksonville Jaguars. It's year round |
| | | | climate provides the perfect playground for |
| Rivaling Florida State University is the | | | | residents and visitors to enjoy golf, |
| University of Florida Gators which is located | | | | boating, fishing and tennis. With miles of |
| in Gainesville. This city, joking called the | | | | water from the St. John's River and the |
| swamp because of the Gator mascot, bleeds | | | | Atlantic Ocean, this area is a great place to |
| orange and blue! This city is also home to | | | | be. |
| Shands Hospital which is one of the leading | | | | |
| employers in this area and on cutting edge of | | | | No matter where you visit or live in North |
| medical research. Santa Fe Community College | | | | Florida you are sure to have superb weather, |
| is also located here and has the | | | | and plenty of activities. These cities have |
| distinguished honor of being the only | | | | preserved their cities charm, while growing |
| community college that runs its own zoo in | | | | and changing with the times. It is said that |
| the nation. Students serve as guides while | | | | this area of the state is known for its |
| you visit monkeys, reptiles and more at the | | | | gorgeous weather and southern charm. Come to |
| 14 acre facility. | | | | North Florida and see for yourself! |
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