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North Florida encompasses an amazing constellation of rivers, springs, subterranean waterways, and two coastlines.

Residents, travellers and visitors have sought out the inspiring and rejuvinating qualities of the region for centuries. Writers have referred to the area as “Florida’s Eden” for over 200 years.

The waters, flora and fauna of this thirty county region still retain their wildness and mystery. Today rural areas, small towns, and cities are all seeking a future that retains the beauty and heritage of the region while bringing greater prosperity to their residents.

Florida's Eden encompasses three major metropolitain areas:

• Jacksonville, the Gateway to Florida's Eden
• Tallahassee, Heritage Hub
• Gainesville-Ocala, the Heart of Florida

The urban and rural areas of North Florida are linked by a wealth of scenic highways, riverways, trails, greenways and wildlife corridors.

North Florida's small towns, rural communities, and larger cities can all benefit from an enhanced understanding of this interconnected web as it links to the creative economy.

COUNTIES INCLUDED IN THE FLORIDA'S EDEN PLAN

( * counties of critical economic concern, as designated by the State of Florida)

Alachua
Baker*
Bradford*
Citrus
Clay
Columbia*
Dixie*
Duval
Flagler
Franklin
Gadsen
Gilchrist*
Gulf
Hamilton*
Jefferson*
Lafayette*
Lake
Leon
Levy*
Liberty
Madison*
Marion
Nassau
Putnam*
St. Johns
Suwannee*
Taylor*
Union*
Volusia
Wakulla

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