See all the community and regional area events and activities that make Florida such an amazing place! You will also find fun projects and activities here as well.
GalleryHow to Enjoy Cooler-Weather Coziness in Florida
Without sweating to death.
It’s a real concern because fortunately, even when the thermometer drops a bit, a light jacket, sweater or sweatshirt usually is all you need for a bicycle ride or brisk beach walk.
Then you know what happens. You get outside, get warmed up, begin enjoying the physical activity — and you’re glad you remembered your deodorant.
If you’ve moved to the Sunshine State from a colder region, you’ll take it every day of the season. Florida winters are on the mild side, with occasional snappy winds that blow through with seasonal fronts, and very few freeze watches.
That’s all! […]
GalleryHow to Have It All When You Move to Florida
We all know Florida is one of the world’s great vacation destinations.
And not simply for the attractions hub of Orlando, or those hundreds of miles of shoreline on both coasts. The entire state is a draw for visitors of all sorts thanks to its climate, bountiful natural resources, recreational options and beauty.
So, when you’re exploring a move here, it’s easy to think like a tourist.
“Oh,” you say. “I can live like I’m on vacation all the time.”
If you’re retiring with no obligations except to enjoy yourself, you certainly can.
Most of us, however, likely move to Florida for career, family […]
GalleryGet to Know Your New Town: Activities to Enjoy
No matter how exciting, welcomed or anticipated a move to a new town can be, there are certain aspects of moving that aren’t quite as anticipated.
One of those is creating new friendships. Another is learning your way around a new town. If you move from Oregon to Florida, for example, you’re also adjusting to a new climate, state, and coast. Add job, family and personal responsibilities, and that’s a lot of newness to navigate.
We at ICI Homes understand. We help new Florida residents find their new custom homes every day. Try these activities to get to know your new […]
GalleryOur Guide to St. Augustine’s Historic District
St. Augustine. It’s one of the oldest places in the United States and one of the most heavily visited.
We at ICI Homes promise it’s worth it. The Ancient City is less than 50 miles south of Jacksonville and under 100 miles north of Daytona Beach. That makes it the perfect day trip for residents in many of our communities! It’s the nation’s oldest city (founded in 1565) and contains many structures that are “the oldest” in some guise.
You’ll find six centuries of architecture, history and just plain “wow” moments. It’s also easy to find great photo opportunities and food and drink.
Let’s […]
GalleryCool Ways to Get on the Water in St. Augustine
Unless you’re allergic to water — is there such a thing? — one reason you may be planning a move to Florida is so you can dwell near an ocean.
Or, a cool, calming river, lake or creek within view of your backyard. And there are few places to better enjoy Florida’s watery riches than the metro Jacksonville area, where the St. Johns River flows through its downtown, and the Atlantic Ocean is only a few miles east.
But you don’t have to live in Jacksonville proper to find the water. Nocatee, the master-planned community south of “JAX” that’s one of […]
GalleryKids’ Guide to St. Augustine: Part II
In Part I, we introduced four fun activities for kids to enjoy on a first visit to St. Augustine.
Ready for more adventures?
We at ICI Homes know a fun expedition when we see one, and historic St. Augustine is just the place to enthrall and educate (without them knowing it!) your own youthful conquistadors.
Founded as a Spanish colony on September 8, 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, St. Augustine is the United States’ oldest city. That’s serious lineage, and sometimes the wealth of national historical sites, buildings and museums can be overwhelming even to adults.
It’s a good thing if […]
Kids’ Guide to St. Augustine: Part I
If you’re new to Northeastern Florida and must occupy kids on weekends, holidays and during school breaks, we have your solution.
Take the youngsters to historic St. Augustine.
It’s the nation’s oldest city and a tremendous tourist, cultural and arts destination. It’s also less than an hour’s drive south of metro Jacksonville, which means day trips are easy from any ICI Homes community around “JAX.” It’s also just over an hour from most of our Volusia/Flagler area communities.
What’s great about the Ancient City? There’s so much to do and see that you can make endless trips here and nearly always experience […]
GalleryExplore St. Augustine’s Aviles Street
Want to stroll the oldest street in the United States? Head for the oldest city in the United States!
That’s Florida’s St. Augustine, which was founded on September 8, 1565 by Spanish conquistador Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles.
Does that same sound familiar?
Regardless of how Aviles Street got its name, we know from its location that it was part of St. Augustine’s earliest layout. Today, Aviles Street is a narrow, bricked thoroughfare lined by historic buildings, residences, cafes and art galleries. It would have been a dirt street in a fledgling colonial outpost more than 450 years ago.
When the city was […]
GalleryFour Unique Recreational Activities in ‘JAX’
Are you a new Jacksonville resident? Maybe a wannabe? Either way, it’s a great place to live and play, and we hope you’ve chosen — or will — one of the Jacksonville-area communities where we at ICI Homes build.
For now, we’d like to offer four slightly different ways to enjoy Jacksonville’s vast and bountiful natural resources. The city’s 840 square miles makes it the largest by land mass in the United States. It also boasts the nation’s largest urban park system, at 85,000 acres.
All that natural goodness, along with the St. John’s River, which flows through downtown Jacksonville, and […]
GalleryHow to Enjoy St. Augustine’s Beaches
St. Augustine is one of the United States’ most historic cities — the nation’s oldest, in fact — and offers enough historical sites, tourist attractions, unique adventures and experiences to keep you coming back for more.
But those aren’t the only reasons folks come to St. Augustine. The beaching is spectacular too, with municipal beaches, an immense state park and a nature preserve among the biggest options.
Read on to discover how to enjoy St. Augustine’s beaches.
Anastasia State Park
It’s one of Florida’s most popular state parks and a favorite among locals and day-trippers who live inland.
The barrier island across Matanzas Bay […]