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Posted: 11/25/2016 9:37:20 PM EDT
I'm relocating to the area in about two weeks with my wife and 4 kids.

We are big boaters mostly on the Chesapeake Bay, and have a brand new 2 center console with twins.

What can you guys tell me about the area?  We are looking to rent a 5 bedroom house in St Johns because of the great schools.

Any gun ranges in the area?  Dirt bike riding?  Sand bar hangouts?  Any other info?
Link Posted: 11/26/2016 2:25:00 AM EDT
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Certainly all the boating options a person might want.  Lakes/river/intercoastal/ocean – just pick.  

I haven't checked out  this range yet, but others have said good things: http://www.saltwatersshootingclub.com/
Gun Gallery up here in Jville: http://www.gungalleryjax.com/armory/pc/home.asp


Obligatory map of  Jax:



Link Posted: 11/26/2016 3:34:18 AM EDT
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Certainly all the boating options a person might want.  Lakes/river/intercoastal/ocean – just pick.  

I haven't checked out  this range yet, but others have said good things: http://www.saltwatersshootingclub.com/
Gun Gallery up here in Jville: http://www.gungalleryjax.com/armory/pc/home.asp


Obligatory map of  Jax:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g97/fsume98/JaxFSAMap_zpstbqfdjdj.jpg

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Map about sums up Jacksonville area lol.
Link Posted: 11/26/2016 8:22:34 AM EDT
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Welcome to the area. I live in Nocatee just above you. Look me up when you get here as there is all of what you want.  Btw... you never said the length of your boat...
Link Posted: 11/26/2016 8:44:19 AM EDT
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Welcome to the area. I live in Nocatee just above you. Look me up when you get here as there is all of what you want.  Btw... you never said the length of your boat...
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Thanks, looks like I started to type it but maybe seed the second digit.

It's a 26'.

Link Posted: 11/26/2016 9:12:57 AM EDT
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Looks great hope the family like to fish...
Link Posted: 11/26/2016 3:26:07 PM EDT
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They do, but also love sand bars and hanging out.
Link Posted: 11/26/2016 4:48:44 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/26/2016 8:40:10 PM EDT
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Weber drop me an IM when you get into town. I don't do much boating but I have a bunch of friends who do. I'll get you hooked up with the local sandbar hangouts etc. As for ranges there are plenty around. I'll shoot you a list of anything you wanna know. I moved down from the Mid Atlantic area last year myself.
Link Posted: 11/26/2016 9:06:43 PM EDT
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Weber drop me an IM when you get into town. I don't do much boating but I have a bunch of friends who do. I'll get you hooked up with the local sandbar hangouts etc. As for ranges there are plenty around. I'll shoot you a list of anything you wanna know. I moved down from the Mid Atlantic area last year myself.
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Sounds good, thanks.
Link Posted: 11/26/2016 9:36:20 PM EDT
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Two spots to get you started

Link Posted: 11/26/2016 9:44:07 PM EDT
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Two spots to get you started
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Nice, thanks!
Link Posted: 11/26/2016 10:21:32 PM EDT
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Two spots to get you started
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I was suprised that the Matanzas bar didn't take more of a beating during Matthew to be honest. There are some good ones up towards Amelia island also.
Link Posted: 11/27/2016 9:27:06 AM EDT
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Ft George is a great party spot on the bar...
Link Posted: 11/27/2016 7:23:39 PM EDT
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We just secured a house in st Augustine but really in St. John's.  What are the best internet providers in the area?
Link Posted: 11/28/2016 11:47:37 AM EDT
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Wow - sounds like you got all the info that you need....

And yes NW St. Johns County has the best schools.  Check out the FOP in St. Augustine if you are looking for a range to join - IM me if you would like to go shoot and I will show you the range.

Red
Link Posted: 11/28/2016 12:10:34 PM EDT
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Wow - sounds like you got all the info that you need....

And yes NW St. Johns County has the best schools.  Check out the FOP in St. Augustine if you are looking for a range to join - IM me if you would like to go shoot and I will show you the range.

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Sounds good, thanks.
Link Posted: 11/28/2016 6:22:06 PM EDT
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Ancient City range in St. Augustine has a carbine/pistol match on the last Sunday of every month, as well as a DMR match four times a year.
Link Posted: 11/29/2016 4:51:46 PM EDT
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Does anyone live in the lower St Johns/ St Augustine area?

I was told there is a boat storage yard behind the Coastal Crown Produce Stand at 6200 FL-13 St Augustine, FL 32092.  It's close to Trout Creek Marina.

I need the phone number that is posted on the gate or sign.  I can't find it online anywhere.  I was told by the marina that the owners name is Earl Walker and he rents storage out at very reasonable rates and it is close to the county boat ramp.

The three or four storage places that are close to our house are full and I can't move until I have a place to park my boat.
Link Posted: 11/30/2016 9:45:51 PM EDT
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Man, I'm all jelly and stuff. I used to live off 210 in Saint Johns. Now I'm trapped in Stafford, VA for the foreseeable future. The two ranges closest to you are the FOP and Ancient City. Both are good places to shoot. I'm so sure about the boating scene down there, but Slug-O definitely knows his stuff.
Link Posted: 12/1/2016 10:43:03 PM EDT
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Comcast, I know my neighbors have AT&T  its down all the time 

I am in lower St. John's, bout 4-5 miles from ancient city were i am a member. Do you know we're World Golf Village is yet? 

Plenty to do, unlike the NE 
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