"Small, but mighty" may very well be the rallying cry for the residents of Lakeside, Florida. The city boasts a population of over 30,000. Lakeside is a place holds that tight to its own identity.
A short drive separates Lakeside from the states largest city of Jacksonville. Considered a suburb of the metropolis, it sits just west of the beautiful St. Johns River and encompasses around 17 square miles. This area of Clay County showcases wild Florida, with gator-filled lakes and plenty of flora and fauna to experience in the areas parks. The scenery is only missing Marlin Perkins chasing reptiles through the swamp in an airboat to complete the 1960s television show adventure. However, there are still modern big city conveniences in nearby St. Augustine and Jacksonville, offering a variety of job opportunities for those willing to commute.
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