Technically, the “First Coast” is so named because this area makes up the first stretch of coastline along Florida’s Atlantic coast. However, for the residents of this unique area, it has come to symbolize so much more.

Enjoy Your Piece of the Good Life
This is a setting where the good life always comes first. From the excellent family environment and top-notch schools to the beautiful coastal scenery and limitless outdoor activities, the quality of life here is hard to match. When you combine the excitement and energy of Jacksonville city life to the natural beauty and serenity of the oceanfront settings, you get a truly diverse lifestyle.

For the sports fan, Jacksonville is a great place to be. Whether it’s the Jaguars (Alltel Stadium is home to the 2005 NFL Super Bowl) and Tomcats (arena) in football, the Cyclones (men’s) and Jade (women’s) in soccer, the Suns in baseball or the Lizard Kings in hockey, there’s never a shortage of home teams to root for. For the sports enthusiast, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy up and down the First Coast. In addition, the PGA Tour is headquartered in Ponte Vedra and it hosts the Players Championship every year. Also located in neighboring St. Augustine is the World Golf Village. From world-class golf and tennis, to beachfront activities and fishing, this idyllic outdoors setting is home to it all.

Community Impact
Then there’s the arts and culture throughout the area and, of course, the friendly and spirited people who make up this area, whether they are full-time residents or seasonal visitors. When you add it all up, Florida’s First Coast is simply the first place you’ll want to be.

Melissa Nelson herself is a longtime area resident (since 1975) and knows firsthand what the good life along the First Coast is all about. As one of the area’s premier real estate professionals, she enjoys sharing this area with everyone she meets and will help you make the most of your opportunities here.