Fort Caroline Shores and Arlington extend vital marshlands and breathtaking inlets to marine habitat along Florida’s First Coast. A short commute from Downtown Jacksonville, these lively communities stretch alongside waterways and small coves bordering the St. Johns River. Across the Matthews Bridge, Arlington lies east of Downtown Jacksonville. The Arlington River defines its southern bank and Mill Cove flanks its northern shore. Fort Caroline Shores is characteristic of a peninsula in the St Johns River and luxury homes dot the coastline with brilliant views of the Dames Point Bridge. With the rapid growth in the eastern parts of Duval County, the Intracoastal area and Jacksonville Beaches, Fort Caroline Shores and Arlington have emerged as fresh, friendly communities with Southern flair. Recreational activities incorporate excellent saltwater fishing, tennis, boating, golfing, hiking and bird watching. The location on the St. Johns River and close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean proves integral in the economic strength of this Jacksonville, Florida area. Both dolphins and manatees participate in its scenic beauty. Fort Caroline Shores and Arlington offer a host of amenities to area residents and are convenient to magnet schools for academically talented students, regional commerce, historic sites and beaches. This Jacksonville, Florida area enjoys ongoing job growth, an able and abundant workforce and no state income tax. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes and estate homesite opportunities. A close-to-everything location amid lush natural surroundings makes Fort Caroline Shores and Arlington a beautiful place for residents to live, work and play.