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Welcome to my Northeast Florida real estate blog — your local hub for everything St. Augustine and Jacksonville. I’m Neal Brown, a REALTOR®, Veteran, and Investor with iHeart Realty.

Here, I share neighborhood news, buyer and seller tips, market updates, and community stories that help you make smarter real estate decisions. Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or relocating, you’ll find hyper-local insights to guide your next move.

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St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights: A Floating Holiday Tradition on the Matanzas River

St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights brings our famous Nights of Lights out onto the Matanzas River with a festive boat parade on December 13, 2025. Enjoy the show from the seawall, local restaurants, or even the top of the Castillo during their Holiday Open House.

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Jacksonville’s New Riversedge Park Brings Fresh Life to the Southbank

Jacksonville’s new Riversedge Park is officially open on the Southbank, bringing colorful landscaping, wide walkways, waterfront views, and a family-friendly playground to the Riverwalk. It’s a fresh, vibrant outdoor space that locals are already loving — and a big win for Jacksonville’s growing riverfront.

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2026 St. Johns County Beach Driving Passes: What Locals Need to Know

2026 St. Johns County Beach Driving Passes go on sale December 1st. Here’s everything locals need to know about pricing, rules, where to buy, and what’s changing for next year’s beach-driving season.