Yesterday, most folks, when contemplating a visit or a move to Florida, only thought about the theme parks of Central Florida or the sun and surf of South Florida in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Key West or Naples. Throughout the history of settlement in Florida, these areas and coasts got all the attention as people flocked from around the world over into these rapidly-developing communities, at times creating the fastest growth markets in the United States.

As a result, life became as hectic as it was promising. The bloom came off the rose as roads were constantly being widened, schools were being taught in portable classrooms, lines for everything became untenable and “lifestyle” only blossomed in one’s imagination.

Today, visitors and move-ins understand that Florida offers much more diversity and opportunities throughout the state. In fact, Northeast Florida has emerged as one of the most attractive and favored areas, not only in Florida, but on the entire eastern seaboard. The seasonal climate here is punctuated by four seasonal changes, all of which are discernable yet mild and outdoor life is beautiful. Northeast Florida, known as Florida’s First Coast, offers the very best attributes of the Florida lifestyle, in a real and tangible way, not just imaginary. All of the elements of the natural, outdoor Florida environment combine with a healthy and robust business climate and a proud military presence to attract friendly, family-oriented, entrepreneurial-minded people who make a confident and smart choice to make the region their home.

The first shovels of construction activity at World Golf Village were turned in 1994. First came the privately funded $9,500,000 I-95 Interchange, followed by the initial 4 lane widening of International Golf Parkway. In 1996, the site infrastructure for the Northwest Quadrant and Southeast Quadrant was commenced. Shortly thereafter, World Golf Village in its initial dress, opened to the public on May 18, 1998.

In the past 10 years of activity, World Golf Village has evolved into an award-winning, highly desirable and comfortable collection of distinct neighborhoods which are complimented by many services, amenities, shops, dining and entertainment opportunities. Nevertheless, the full promise of the World Golf Village development is yet to come.

In the past 18 months there have been numerous new additions to World Golf Village and its greater surrounds. These additions together with the newest projects currently poised to launch will create a unique diversity which will shape and mature life, work and leisure at the Village.