is key , and thankfully we have an active population that already values recreational , outdoor spaces and natural resources ,” said Inclan .
When Quality of Life Matters
Spectacular enclaves of green space like the Ocean Hammock Park in St . Augustine Beach , Princess Place Preserve in Flagler County or the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve ( GTM NERR ) spanning both St . Johns and Flagler counties are providing an unparalleled quality of life component for young professionals who often commute to Jacksonville , Daytona or Orlando ’ s busy downtowns for work , before returning to the slower pace and greater green spaces of their communities and their families .
“ Environment and culture have quickly become top priorities for the business leaders of tomorrow ,” said Joy Andrews , deputy county administrator , director of economic development for St . Johns County .
“ We want to get the word out about the wildly different environments that St . Johns County has to offer – forests , beaches , marshes , farms and river lands – each of which provides countless benefits to businesses . We enjoy diverse communities with unique perspectives and places that can be appreciated and enjoyed ; there ’ s always something new to discover . Site selectors certainly have many variables to weigh , but when it comes to quality of life and the ability to enjoy open spaces , St . Johns County should always be selected .”
Joy Andrews
Danielle Anderson has worked in the public relations and media industry for a decade . She started her career as a reporter for Flagler Broadcasting where she discovered her passion for telling the stories of communities in Florida .
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