Northeast Florida Getaways 2008 - (Page 14) Continued from page 11. African Eastern colobus monkeys, the latter known for their black-and-white faces and lack of thumbs. Jaguars are, of course, a bit of a theme in Jacksonville, as the NFL team is the Jacksonville Jaguars. The zoo’s jaguars have been famous since the late Zorro, a beloved (and quite prodigious) black panther that fathered most of the black jaguar in captivity in the United States. (A note: jaguars do not roar like lions. If you are patient enough, you may hear a heavy, screeching sound.) Seeking out earthier surroundings also by car, I head to the Jacksonville Farmer’s Market, where I sample local produce at the state’s oldest market (established in 1938). Nothing cutesy here; it’s serious about produce, with more than 200 vendors. Afterward, I go over to the new St. Johns Town Center, off Route 9-A south of town, for shopping outdoors. (For those in search of urban boutiques, try the San Marco neighborhood just off I-95 near the Baptist Medical Center.) Later in the day, I finally get to the beach. Following locals’ advice, I stop for libation at Mango’s, a Jacksonville Beach watering hole that prides itself (yes, really) the coldest drinks on the beach. Offering Gulf-fresh raw oysters and enormous buffalo wings, Bukkets is an openair eatery with an unpretentious atmosphere, a perfect end to my Jax journey. More online: See VISITFLORIDA.com for videos, stories and photos of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach. On the web there are four videos that detail Jacksonville’s shopping, cultural arts, dining and beaches. On the cover: St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. Photo by Ariel D. Bravy, www.arielbravy.com. Take a dip in the savings. Dive right in and take advantage of one of these great offers in Florida from Hertz: • Up to $15 off a Leisure Weekend Rental. PC# 974083 • $20 off a Leisure Weekly Rental. PC# 974072 • One free day of NeverLost® on a minimum four-day rental. PC# 974061 • One free day of SIRIUS Satellite Radio on a minimum four-day rental. PC# 974094 And that’s not all. Hertz also offers a wide selection of the newest vehicles, great rates and lots of convenient locations. Also, when you join The Hertz #1 Club,® even more great deals are available to you, and membership is free. For more information or to make a reservation, call Hertz at 1-800-654-3131, or visit us at hertz.com and mention the PC# of the offer you choose at the time of reservation. So take the plunge and save. It’s another reason why We’re Hertz. They’re Not. northeast getaways Partners in your vacation fun. Look for VISIT FLORIDA® Partners, identified in bold type throughout the stories in this publication. We encourage you to frequent these businesses and attractions – they care about making your stay here special! 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Reproduction without written permission prohibited. Reader Response Hertz rents Fords and other fine cars. 11 ® Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. © 2007 Hertz System, Inc. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Receive one of the following offers: (1) Up to $15 off any Leisure Weekend Rental with a three-day minimum keep; (2) $20 off any Leisure Weekly Rental; (3) One free day of NeverLost® on a minimum four-day rental on any car equipped with NeverLost; (4) One free day of SIRIUS on a minimum four-day rental on any car equipped with SIRIUS, subject to availability. Offers 1 and 2 available on Car Classes G, R, L, Q4 (Premium, Minivan and Standard or Midsize SUV or similar). Advance reservations are required. Offers are available until 12/31/2008 at participating Hertz locations in Florida. Offers are subject to availability, and discounts are stated in local currency. Blackout periods apply to NeverLost and SIRIUS rentals only. Dollars-off discounts apply to time and mileage charges only. 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