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Jacksonville has a growing LGBTQ+ community with a welcoming scene in the San Marco, Riverside, and Five Points neighborhoods. With River City Pride, active queer organizations, and an expanding nightlife, Jacksonville is becoming an increasingly inclusive destination on Florida's First Coast.
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