Coastal Companion

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Visit the Landing – Destination Deals for Jacksonville

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Jacksonville in celebrating National Tourism Week by exploring Jacksonville’s “Great American Traditions”. Take advantage of special Destination Deals, May 10-June 10, 2008, and explore Jacksonville.
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Experiencing this extraordinary vacation destination in your own backyard is a great opportunity to have fun and educate yourself about our local attractions, restaurants, retail, nightlife hotspots, and outdoor activities. These specials run for one month, May 10-June 10, some exemptions apply.

Stop by the food court at The Jacksonville Landing May 12-15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to get a taste of tourism in Jacksonville. Visit Jacksonville Partners will have displays, activities and give-aways.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
City of Jacksonville Special Events Department
FCCJ Artist Series
Ginn Hammock Beach Resort/Ginn Sundancer Yacht
Irene Parfums & Cosmetiques Lab, Inc.
Jacksonville Film Festival
Jax4Kids.com
Preferred Traveler
Slammer & Squire and King & Bear Golf Courses at World Golf Village
SunCruz Casinos
The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer
Tree Hill Nature Center
Tour Time, Inc.

Be a Tourist in Jax for Residents – Jacksonville, Florida

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Local Residents Can be a Tourist in Their Own Backyard with Destination Deals
Tourism Industry Will Offer Discounts on a Number of Area Attractions and Businesses

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 7, 2008) – Northeast Florida businesses are partnering with Visit Jacksonville to promote tourism to local residents from May 10-18, 2008, during National Tourism Week.  Residents are encouraged to explore area attractions throughout the region using “Destination Deals” which include savings at area nightlife, museums, family attractions, spas and more.  The offers are valid for a full month, ending June 10.

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“Undercurrent” An Art Opening/Exhibit – Florida

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Advanced Placement Artworks to be exhibited May 10th, 6-8 PM Rm 1-126 and courtyard. The works of award winning highschool art students, Alysa Ronda, James Gott, Ariana Meo, and Chris Morris will be on display and for sale. Food, beverage and Jazz. Free to the Public
Matanzas High School Courtyard/Rm.1-126

Nature Hike Talbot Islands State Parks – Jacksonville, Florida

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Explore the area’s natural environment. Enjoy a leisurely hour long hike to discover the park’s natural communiities. Bug spray and water bottle are recommended.
Talbot Island State Park – Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park 121257 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL
(904)251-2323

Jacksonville Model Train and Railroadiana Show – Jax, Florida

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30th Jacksonville Model Train and Railroadiana Show: Jacksonville, Florida. Sponsored by Golden Spike Enterprises, Inc. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, located at 1000 Water Street (former Jacksonville Union Terminal Co. site) in downtown Jacksonville. Over 325 tables and 35,000 square feet of show space. This is Jacksonville’s oldest and largest model train and railroadiana show. 9 am – 4 pm. Admission $7.00 (children 12 and under are free). Large operating layout. Free parking.

For more information, please visit www.railroadiana.org