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.
St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights: 2025-26 Guide to Holiday Magic
St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is back for the 2025–26 season, lighting up the nation’s oldest city with millions of twinkling lights. Here’s your local guide to the best viewing spots, shuttle info, and how to make the most of this magical holiday tradition.
Colors of the Wild Returns to the Jacksonville Zoo: A Must-See Night Experience in Northeast Florida
Colors of the Wild is back at the Jacksonville Zoo, transforming the gardens into a glowing world of lanterns, wildlife, and magical nighttime moments. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
New Korean-Style Chicken Spot Opens in Jacksonville: BibimBox Grand Opening This Weekend 🍗🔥
Jacksonville’s food scene just got a global twist! BibimBox Korean Kitchen & Wings is celebrating its grand opening on November 18 at 11 AM near Tinseltown — bringing bold Korean-style flavors, crispy wings, and major foodie energy to Northeast Florida.
🏝️ Publix Reopens on A1A Beach Boulevard — A Fresh Chapter for St. Augustine Beach
Publix is back on 1033 A1A Beach Blvd after a full rebuild! Bigger, brighter, and better than ever — here’s how this St. Augustine Beach favorite just got a fresh new start.
🍔 Veterans Day 2025: Free Meals and Local Love for Our Heroes
This Veterans Day, restaurants across Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and all of Northeast Florida are saying “thank you” to our heroes with free meals, discounts, and local love. 🇺🇸 From Metro Diner and Mission BBQ to Applebee’s and Starbucks, here’s your guide to where veterans and active-duty military can enjoy well-deserved appreciation — and a great meal.
St. Johns County Libraries Launch “Enhanced Food for Fines” Program for 2025
The St. Johns County Public Library System is turning overdue books into acts of kindness this holiday season. From November 9 through December 21, 2025, the annual Food for Fines program invites everyone to donate canned goods or funds to help local families — and this year, contributions also support bike lights for kids and families through the Firefighters for Families initiative. A simple way to give back and make a difference right here at home.