While Southside Jacksonville may not be the neighborhood that Gwen Stefani mentions in her music, it is certainly an area to watch.  Like so many parts of Jacksonville today, Southside Jacksonville is one of those neighborhoods that just seems to be ready to burst open with possibilities.  Innovative and attractive to tourists and to locals alike, Southside Jacksonville isn’t a place to skip over – it’s not just a business area.

Shop ‘Til You Drop

Southside Jacksonville is truly an area that’s going to be talked about more and more in the coming months.  One of the biggest attractions in this Jacksonville area is the Avenues Mall.  With 140 fine places to shop in this 1.3 million square foot building, the Avenues Mall is where great style is created, bought, and sold.  Pottery Barn, Gap, Ann Taylor, Williams-Sonoma, The Disney Store, and more are all located in this shopping haven, helping both locals and tourists max out their credit cards quickly and efficiently.

Don't forget about the St. John's Town Center which is now the shopping and eating capital of Jacksonville. It's kind of on the Southside, located in the middle of everything. You can find high end shopping from Louis Vuitton, Coach, Lucky Brand Jeans, True Religion, West Elm, to Solstice Sunglasses Boutique. You can also catch some super deals at stores like Ross Dress for Less and Target.

Fashion show weekends ensure that you can keep up with the latest trends in clothing, hairstyles, and makeup.  And that’s just one of the many events that the Avenues Mall has scheduled now and in the past.  Check www.JaxNightLife.com to see what other events might be happening tonight.

Getting a Life in Southside Jacksonville

If you’re looking for the big city experience, with the creature comforts of suburbia, you might want to look at Southside Jacksonville for your next home.  The St. Johns Town Center is a humungous (1.1 million square feed) center that is offering residents the chance to shop, live, and work all in the same location.  In addition, the St. Johns Town Center is an open air locale which also houses fine dining options and hotel accommodations for out of town guests and travelers.

No matter what you might want to do after 6:00 p.m., Southside Jacksonville is the place to go.  From movies to restaurants, clubs to more shopping in the Tinseltown area, this up and coming area is not only ready for more, it’s also ready for you.  Or is it?  Find out.