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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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🍔 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.

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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.

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