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EverythingJax.com http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/health-in-jacksonville/an-introduction-to-adult-stem-cells This article looks at Adult Stem Cells, how they differ from Embryonic Stem Cells and what they can do to help you body regenerate and repair. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:06:30 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/health-in-jacksonville/cosmetic-procedures-on-the-rise-again Cosmetic Procedures on the Rise -- Again Botox, liposuction among the most popular procedures in 2006, survey finds By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- What price vanity? Try $12.2 billion. That's the amount Americans spent last year improving their appearances with the help of cosmetic surgery, wrinkle fillers, facelifts, fat suctioning and other beautifying options. About 11.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed overall in the United States in 2006, according to the latest survey released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:09:42 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/jacksonville-florida-restaurants/little-italy-right-here-in-orange-park Years ago, in New York City, I frequented a little Italian restaurant called the New Port Alba on Thompson Street in the Village . Mama and Papa Sammarone were the proprieters. Papa ran the kitchen and Mama ran the eating area. 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The only people who have openly laughed at my extreme southern accent have been northerners or the children of northerners! I have enjoyed the beaches, the city, the westside, the southside, and Orange Park so far. My friends and I have gone to several art fairs and music festivals here in the past two years at various places around town, and I can tell you we enthusiastically embrace nearly everything we have seen here so far. Some of us do the racing thing( 15 k ), some go to college here, and we ALL work and play here. So I just want to say THANK YOU JACKSONVILLE! Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:28:44 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/jacksonville-non-profit-organizations/account-coordinator Brooks Rehabilitation announces Celebrate Independence Legendary climber and Jacksonville community recognize spirit and accomplishments of people with disabilities Jacksonville, Fla. - Aron Ralston knew what he had to do when an 800-pound boulder fell on his lower arm while he was climbing in rugged Blue John Canyon, trapping him for days. He cut it off. Learn more about Ralston’s experience on Saturday, November 10 at Celebrate Independence, a free community event by Brooks Rehabilitation. In addition to hearing keynote speaker Aron Ralston, Celebrate Independence includes demonstrations of adaptive sports and rehabilitation therapies, local resources and services available to people with disabilities, and seminar topics such as the latest in prosthetics, disability and sexuality, managing chronic pain, research breakthroughs in stroke recovery, and advances in diabetes treatment. “Ralston is a perfect example how having a disability doesn’t mean you can’t live life to its fullest,” said Marion Anderson, Executive Director of Community Health for Brooks Rehabilitation. “After losing an arm, Ralston is still an avid climber. In fact, he’s even solo-climbed all 54 of Colorado’s “fourteeners.” Fourteeners are mountains in Colorado exceeding an elevation of 14,000-feet. Celebrate Independence will be held at the University Center on the University of North Florida campus from noon until 4 p.m. Registration is at noon, with Ralston’s keynote address at 12:30. Ralston’s appearance is made possible by Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics. After Ralston’s address, attendants can participate in adaptive sports including rugby, basketball, tennis and hand cycling and enjoy complementary refreshments. For more information on Celebrate Independence or to register your attendance, please call (904) 858-7788 or go to www.brooksrehab.org (http://www.brooksrehab.org/). ### Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:44:57 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/shopping-in-jacksonville/special-offers-for-everythingjax-members http://www.everythingjax.com/photobucket (http://www.everythingjax.com/photobucket) - Keep all your pics and videos in one place - room for up to 10,000 photos and hours of video! For free. Share with everyone you know by email, IM or mobile phone. Make slideshows and mashups with music, special effects, captions, and more. Link to your profile, blog or website*. - Perfect for adding photos to EverythingJax.com articles! Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:21:00 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/about-jacksonville-florida-category/jacksonvilles-great-fire For many years it was believed that Mrs. Catherine O’Leary’s cow was responsible for the great Chicago fire in 1871. Years later a reporter for the Chicago Tribune admitted that he had in fact, made up the story of the cow kicking over the lantern because he thought it would make for a colorful story. Thirty years later Jacksonville, Florida would be ravaged by a similar fire that would change the future of the city in many ways. While there has been considerable speculation as to what started the fire, the consensus opinion is that round noon on May 3, 1911, sparks from a kitchen fire during the lunch hour at the Cleveland Mattress Factory set mattresses filled with Spanish moss on fire at the factory. The mattress factory was in an area of town now known as LaVilla. The fire was soon discovered but unfortunately a decision to call the Fire Department was delayed as the workers attempted to extinguish the fire on their own. By the time the alarm was sounded the fire had gone beyond their control. By the time the fire department arrived, the fire had spread from the outside platform where it started, to the pine buildings, which rapidly became a burning fire. Then a breeze sprang up, and fire embers and millions of sparks were dropped on the roofs of nearby homes and those blocks away. As the fire at the mattress factory seemed under control, calls for other fires in the vicinity began to come in. The wind had spread embers throughout a several block area. These wind-fanned embers ignited a massive fire that engulfed a major portion of the city. The majority of Jacksonville’s downtown area — over 140 city blocks — was destroyed. Most of the homes in Jacksonville’s down town area were completely destroyed and over 10,000 people were left homeless and the National Guard was called out to protect what was left of the commercial downtown Jacksonville real estate. But out of the ashes — not unlike the mythical Phoenix — Jacksonville was to rise again. With the help of New York’s famous architect Henry John Klutho, the rebuilding started. Klutho and his associates were taken by the "Prairie Style" of architecture then being popularized by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The influence of Wright, who was just 35 at the time but very well known for his designs in Chicago and other Midwestern cities, is still obvious in the large number of Klutho-influenced homes that still stand in Jacksonville today. The rebuilding of our city moved quickly. Many out-of-state advisors and investors saw the long-term potential for Jacksonville. Many of the old frame buildings that were destroyed by the fire were replaced by concrete and brick structures — some of which stand even today. The Jacksonville Fire Memorial was erected to remind our community of the disaster our city faced and survived. The memorial was dedicated in 2003, to mark the 100th birthday of what many have called the most destructive burning of a southern city in history. It is located on the North bank of the Riverwalk. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:52:20 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/health-in-jacksonville/celebrate-independence Celebrate Independence Free and open to public Refreshments provided What: Brooks Rehabilitation’s Celebrate Independence event When: Saturday, November 10, 2007 from noon – 4 p.m. Where: University of North Florida University Center Details: Event features adaptive sports demonstrations, local resources and services available to people with disabilities, and seminar topics such as the latest in prosthetics, disability and sexuality, managing chronic pain, research breakthroughs in stroke recovery, and advances in diabetes treatment. Hear keynote speaker Aron Ralston, rock climber who, in 2003, self-amputated his lower right arm crushed by an 800-pound boulder in Blue John Canyon, Utah, to free himself. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:51:50 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/jacksonville-s-best-places-to-live/historic-home-restorations The Springfield Historic District of Jacksonville, Florida is home to many beautifully restored homes and mansions. As the oldest "suburb" of Jacksonville this area has seen many milestones in the history of the city including a trolley line up Main Street, movie studios when Jacksonville was the first Hollywood, and was witness to the Great Fire of Jacksonville. The homes in this area are from many architectural styles and in varying degrees of decay or restoration. As new owners buy properties and begin to restore these homes, the area has begun to spring back to life. A vibrant community is shaping up and will soon enjoy a complete re-emergence of this once chic and diserable neighbornood. For the past couple of years my wife and I have owned an historic home which needs restoration in the Springfield Historic District. In the beginning we were all starry-eyed and gung-ho. We thought that we had the project under control and would be able to knock out the restoration of this great old house in a couple of months.Boy were we wrong!Fast-forward two years and we still own the historic house but, are only just beginning to get the restoration underway. So, what has been our problem? Why have we been unable to get restoration project underway? A number of reasons contributed to our downfall including lack of knowledge, flakey contractors, inability to get financing, and poor planning. Basically; rookie mistakes and inexperience.When tackling a major restoration project – like a 100-year-old Dutch Colonial house in an historic district – always go in with a plan. It is important to know what to expect before you take the leap and buy the property with dreams of making it as beautiful as it once was. There are building codes, permit requirements, appropriateness hearings, money and labor difficulties to consider and overcome. In very short order your ridiculously good deal on a run-down property can become a ravenous money-pit, leaving you drained both emotionally and financially.Here are a few things we have learned along our difficult journey which is only just beginning:1. Get an expert appraisal. Before you buy, seek out an appraiser experienced in historic properties in need of restoration. This appraiser should be able to provide an as-is value as well as an after-repair value (ARV). He or she may also be able to give you a great deal of insight as to what must be done to bring the structure up to current standards. 2. Find a reputable General Contractor and get a reliable restoration estimate. Contact the local historic societies and ask them to provide you with the names of several reliable General Contractors. Ask neighbors who they used on the restoration of their property or drive the area and look for homes under restoration and get the names of firms working on houses. Ask several contractors to submit bids on the restoration project. Ask for advice and opinions on what needs to be done, what modifications would work the best, and how long the project will take to complete.3. Decide if the restoration project makes sense. With as-is and ARV appraisals in hand, add the bid amounts to the as-is figure then subtract that figure from the ARV figure. If the sum is roughly 25% to 30% less than the ARV amount, this house may be a good candidate for you to consider. At least financially it would be a good investment. 4. Contact your bank. Once you have determined that the house is good candidate financially, contact you bank and start the process of getting financing in place. You will need a loan that is structured as a construction loan during the restoration phase and can be converted to a conventional 30-year mortgage after restoration is complete. Loan officers like to say that they can get this done, but often it is not nearly as easy as they would have you believe. Underwriters get a bit leery when faced with financing a 100 year old structure that needs more money to fix than it is initially worth. This is where we had our worst battles. Banker after banker made promises that turned out to be all too hollow. Ask the local historical society if they are aware of any banks that are willing to take on historic home mortgages – often small local banks are willing to take them on as a way to revitalize older neighborhoods. Also, check with other home-owners and find out who did their financing.5. Decide if you can withstand the pressure. Do you have the intestinal fortitude to endure the restoration process which could take months or even years? Nothing can suck the life out of you like the constant delays, unforeseen obstacles, and inevitable set-backs of a large construction project. No matter how smoothly the General Contractor promises the job will go; it won’t. Just watch the house flipping shows on television and see how many of those jobs go without a hitch – and those people are at the top of their game! 6. Choose a General Contractor. If you decide you can handle the project both financially and mentally, you’ll need to choose a General Contractor for the job. Visit the job sites of the contractors you received bids from and inspect the work that is being done. Check with your state licensing board to see if the contractor’s license is up to date and free from complaints. Ask the contractors for references and then call them. Ask the contacts if they were happy with the work, the way the contractor communicated with them, and the way the project progressed. Then choose the General Contractor whose work you like the best, who got the best remarks from referrals, and whose bid was the best.7. Research the home and decide on any changes. Look in public records for permits that may have been pulled and determine what work may have been done. This will give you an idea of what parts of the structure are original and which may have been subsequently added. This is important if you wish to change the exterior of the house. Federal guidelines limit the changes you can make to the façade or exterior of historically designated structures, to add or remove a feature you must apply for and be granted a variance via a Certificate of Appropriateness. The interior, however, has very few restrictions beyond standard building codes. Hire an architect to help with floor plans and construction drawings. Get a structural engineer to ensure that the structure is sound and will meet current codes.Following these basic steps will help you survive the rollercoaster ups and downs of a major restoration project. It won’t be easy, and the journey will have many distressing pitfalls. If you can just remember to arm yourself with knowledge of what the project will require to complete and what it will cost, find a reliable contractor, locate and secure a source of funds, and to plan the project appropriately you may be able to cushion your ride. For those who can and do stick it out, the rewards of a beautifully restored home await. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:32:34 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/florida-gators/the-swamp-introduction Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:37:52 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/jacksonville-florida-attractions/florida-vacations-in-jacksonville Situated in the northeastern portion of Florida, lies one of the gems of the state and a popular vacation destination: Jacksonville. Far from being just an urban destination, Jacksonville offers a unique vacationing experience complete with beaches, natural attraction, museums, wildlife exhibits and other tourist attractions.Shimmering beaches, golf courses to die for, breathtaking state parks, intimate bed and breakfasts and enough shops to make even the most devout shopaholic faint, are some of the reasons that Jacksonville, Florida is a perfect vacation getaway. Whether you are looking to get away from it all or just want to soak up a few rays, Jacksonville has something to offer everyone.Jacksonville is nestled in Florida's northeast region which is known for its diversity. Featuring cool mineral springs, breathtaking lakes, lush forests, and a string of beaches, the Jacksonville area is a beacon for those looking for a memorable vacation.In Northeast Florida beaches stretch for more than 100 miles along the Atlantic Coast. Some of the most popular beaches are Amelia Island and Fernandina which consist of approximately 13 miles of stunningly beautiful beaches. If you enjoy surfing, windsurfing, fishing and camping, Huguenot Memorial Park is a great beach for these activities.Here are just a few more of the many activities to be found in Jacksonville:St. Augustine. St. Augustine is the oldest city in America and was founded in 1565 by Pedro Menendez. One of the main attractions of St. Augustine is the old for that sits near the bridge of the lions. This fort is centuries old and in great condition. While walking through the stone corridors and gazing the rooftop, which used to boast of powerful cannons used to protect the fort, one can get a glimpse of history and almost imagine what it was like to live at the fort during the height of its glory.Guana River State Park. This 2,000 acre preserve is a perfect spot for your family to enjoy picnicking, biking, fishing and hiking.Anastasia State Recreation Area. This bird sanctuary consists of 1,700 acres of ancient oaks, five miles of beach, spectacular sand dunes and tidal marshes which are a perfect backdrop for camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, swimming, windsurfing and fishing. Here you can learn to windsurf from the professionals and take a canoe trip along the banks of Salt run.Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. The Cummer museum features an award-winning collection of classical art, traveling displays, breathtaking riverside gardens and a children's learning center.Downtown. Downtown Jacksonville boasts of the world-famous Landing, an intricate web of shops and eateries where local entertainment and special celebrations are held. Also downtown you will find Alltel Stadium, home of the Jaguars; Veterans Memorial Coliseum where many events such as circuses, concerts, and monster truck shows are held; Wolfson park, home of the Jacksonville Suns baseball team; and Met Park, an amphitheater that plays home to many concerts. Jacksonville also hosts the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Junior Orchestra. And at the Florida Theatre you can see many Broadway plays as well as shows from stars such as David Copperfield and the Nutcracker Ballet during the Christmas season.As you can see from these few examples, there is no chance that you will get bored on your next vacation getaway if you choose Jacksonville, Florida as your destination. From a round of golf to lazing away on the beach or touring one of the many nature preserves, the Jacksonville area has something to please even the most finicky heart.By Rose Lenk Visit City-Florida for more articles and information at http://www.city-florida.com (http://www.city-florida.com/)Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rose_L (http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rose_L) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:06:09 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/jacksonville-florida-restaurants/the-yum-yum-tree-of-jacksonville-fl-review Note: menu offerings and prices may vary.The Yum Yum Tree is synonymous with great chicken salad in Jacksonville. This is no ordinary chicken salad, and the folks that own the restaurant know it. Only white breast meat is used, and the combination of spices and seasonings that make up the rest of the salad are a mystery even to the most loyal of patrons. I've long since given up trying to recreate it, and console myself by visiting as often as possible when I get a chance to go to Jacksonville.The Yum Yum Tree also serves their own version of tuna salad, which is quite good, as well as crepes and a variety of salad dishes. The Marco Polo crepes are filled with chicken breast, broccoli, and stuffing and topped with gravy. The Yum Yum Julie is a large garden salad with lean ham and turkey strips accompanied by two generous servings of the chicken salad and the tuna salad (my mom's favorite). You can order the famous chicken salad as a platter or as a sandwich on your choice of bread. Other sandwiches include an open-faced Reuben and an open-faced turkey.For dessert, the Yum Yum Tree is the undisputed king of coconut creme pie. They serve up a wedge the size of a large pizza slice that is easily enough for two. If you are in the mood for chocolate, try the chocolate ice cream crepe--a long, slender crepe filled with smooth vanilla ice cream and topped with warm chocolate sauce and whipped creme.The Yum Yum Tree is located off Old Saint Augustine road in the Mandarin/San Jose area of Jacksonville, serving lunch Monday through Friday. All salads and the pie are available for take-out, and they do an excellent job of catering.M. Lively is a college professor with a fondness for fine dining. He loves to seek out local places while on vacation, and enjoys trying different cuisines and wines. He is an continuing student of good food. He divides his time between the Outer Banks (http://www.visitcurrituck.com/) and Hampton Roads (http://www.hreda.com/), and enjoys bed and breakfast inns (http://www.camelliaroseinn.com/) and long distance cycling.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=M._Lively (http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=M._Lively) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:04:11 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/jacksonville-florida-real-estate/jacksonville-beach-restaurants-succumb-to-multi-level-housing-boom Just over a month after the First Street Grill’s final New Years Eve bash, another popular eatery on the Intracoastal Waterway closes its doors for the last time on February 3rd. The Lighthouse Grill, located at the San Pablo River bridge on Beach Blvd. has been sold to a developer whose plan is to offer multifamily housing with Intracoastal access on the 2.4 acre waterfront site.The new development will consist of 37 townhouses designed in a West Indies tradition, and will sell from $650,000 to 1.5 million. Residents will also have the opportunity to own a boat slip on the property.After denying a proposal to construct an 80’ high, 94 unit condominium on the property two years ago, the city of Jacksonville Beach approved this project as the buildings fall under the cities 35 foot height limit, a restriction passed overwhelmingly by voters in the 2004 election that has until now been seldom enforced.The trend in Jacksonville Beach has been for developers to buy up large parcels of land, tear down the existing structures, and put up 7 to 10 story condominiums. As a result, many of the popular restaurants and night spots that helped define the character of Jacksonville Beach have disappeared.The most recent casualty was the First Street Grille, an oceanfront eatery and gathering place at 7th Ave. North. First Street Grille closed on January 1st after hosting a huge new year’s party attended by many local patrons of the establishment. First Street Grille will be fondly remembered for its excellent Florida cuisine, it’s popular happy hours, and for the dancing behind the dunes to the tunes of live oldies bands.A circuit judge ruled in October that the developer who owned the property had vested rights in the parcel because his decision to purchase the land was based on the government’s position about the properties present and future status. A similar case was decided on January 9th, allowing another developer the go ahead for a 10 story condominium at 10th Ave and 1st Street. Several other property rights cases are currently pending in the courts.Arising from the dust of the First Street Grille will be a seven story oceanfront condominium. The same developer also owns the property across the street on which the Dolphin Depot is located. According to the same judge that ruled on the First Street Grille property, the rights for this parcel are not vested. Nevertheless, one could safely assume that the Dolphin Depots days are also numbered.In early 2004, a proposal to develop the public marina across the street from the Lighthouse Grill into a 550 unit condominium resort and private yacht club was soundly defeated by city council. As a result spawned the group Beaches Watch, a collection of Jacksonville Beach citizens that began the citizen’s initiative, a referendum requiring a city wide height limit of 35 feet on all new construction. The city council proposed a similar amendment, but would allow high rise construction on the oceanfront only. In November, the citizens initiative won by an overwhelming majority of over 70%.High rise construction and development in general has by no means slowed in Jacksonville Beach since the vote. Seven to ten story condominiums are presently being erected from 3rd to 1st Streets as investors continue to win their vested property rights in the courts.While Jacksonville Beach is quickly becoming a world class destination, many of the locals will have to find alternative places to meet and hang out, perhaps going north out of the city to Atlantic and Neptune Beach where the casual ambience and beaches lifestyle does not seem to be threatened.Michael Talbert, a native of Jacksonville Florida, lives, works, and plays in Jacksonville Beach. For an online tour of Jax Beach, visit his website, http://JaxBeach-Pier.com (http://jaxbeach-pier.com/).Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Talbert (http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Michael_Talbert) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:03:22 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/jacksonville-florida-restaurants/whataburger-restaurants-enlists-intra-focus-for-marketing-strategy-and-services Jacksonville, FL – February 23, 2007Intra-Focus, a marketing solutions company in Georgetown, Texas, today announces that Whataburger restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida have enlisted the company as their agency of record for store marketing services. The contract with JWB Ventures, which owns nine Whataburger locations throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, includes overall promotional strategy, as well as traditional and internet marketing services.Founded in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1950, Whataburger restaurants have earned a reputation for bigger, better burgers that are made to order. With a strong focus on personalized customer service, 24-hour operation, and literally thousands of possible toppings (36,864 combinations, to be exact), the quick-service restaurants have established themselves as a customer favorite within their communities. All area restaurants are open 24 hours.Intra-Focus will be providing marketing for all Whataburger locations in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The marketing solutions company will be in charge of increasing community awareness for individual restaurants as well as the overall Whataburger brand throughout the market. Through traditional print, mail and internet marketing services, Intra-Focus will help promote each location, as well as develop an overall strategy for corporate identity and sponsorship in the area.“We are extremely excited about working with Intra-Focus,” said Paul Kraszeski, President of JWB Ventures. “They have a rare talent for developing and maintaining relationships throughout the community, and we’re very impressed with their ability to find creative ways to promote our restaurants while staying within the overall image and strategy of our brand.”“This partnership is an exciting opportunity for both companies,” said Joy McVean, Account Director at Intra-Focus. “These are great restaurants in great locations, and we’re really looking forward to working with JWB Ventures to develop and implement best-of-breed marketing programs aimed at making Whataburger the quick service restaurant of choice within their region.”About Intra-Focus Intra-Focus is a full-service marketing company (http://www.intra-focus.com/) that integrates art and technology to deliver traditional and internet marketing solutions (http://www.intra-focus.com/). Leveraging marketing expertise and trend setting creativity, Intra-Focus helps its clients build brand strategy and market presence that generate qualified demand and quantifiable results. Intra-Focus provides innovative as well as traditional marketing solutions to businesses ranging in size from start-up to Fortune 500. For more information contact: Robert Cowes Vice President of Products and Services 512.930.5558 rcowes@intra-focus.com (mailto:rcowes@intra-focus.com)Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Cowes (http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Robert_Cowes) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:01:12 +0100 http://www.everything-jacksonville-florida.com/jacksonville-florida-hotels/jacksonville-florida-hotels Jacksonville is one of the largest cities in Florida. It has gained global acclaim because of its beaches and parks, that include nature and wildlife parks. It was once regarded as one of the many slave cities of the United States of America. However, it has gotten rid of this sobriquet to be regarded as one of the most attractive tourist attractions, and the Jacksonville hotels add to its beauty.Jacksonville hotels consist mainly of the beach resorts that dot its long coastline. There are also the typical economical hotels, as well as the plush five-star hotels in the interiors. No matter what type of hotel you choose, each one provides enticing facilities for tourists, including tourist packages to the various beaches and parks.Apart from the beach tours where one can either spend the entire day tanning under the sun, or play beach games or take part in water sports, there are also park tours. These tours are designed as to take the tourist to the maximum number of parks.The best of the Jacksonville hotels are those that have been developed from old heritage homes. There are a number of large mansion-like homes that have been converted into hotels and beach resorts, providing one with a comfortable and luxurious home-away-from-home experience.In spite of the discrimination in the grades of the hotels, the facilities are almost the same. It is all about the spending power. Most tourists prefer the budget hotels, as they need a room to keep their luggage safely and lay their head to rest at night. Obviously, the rest of the day is spent experiencing the city.Florida Hotels (http://www.e-floridahotels.com/) provides detailed information on Florida Hotels, Orlando Florida Hotels, Jacksonville Florida Hotels, Destin Florida Hotels and more. Florida Hotels is affiliated with South Beach Condo Hotels (http://www.e-southbeachhotels.com/).Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ken_Marlborough (http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ken_Marlborough) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:56:44 +0100