This list of accolades for Nocatee continues to grow. It has been ranked in the top ten of fastest growing Master Planned communities in the US for years. It has been named the best place to live in Florida for three years running. It is home to some of the best schools in the state. It has award winning amenities and the tallest water slides in Northeast Florida.But the number one reason this place is so special will not be found on any award list. People from all over the country have moved to Nocatee. Being that Nocatee is less than 15 years old, no adult living here has grown up here. And Northeast Florida has grown and expanded so quickly that very few Nocateeans are even from Florida - let alone the greater Jacksonville area.
This mass migration has led to a population of people who moved away from family, who traveled from other states, who left stable and comfortable jobs, and people who have made great sacrifices in the name of improving their lifestyle. The people are sacrificed for the life they have now. They made hard decisions to come to a place they may not have any family. They may have moved without any friends. And recently some have moved sight unseen. It was scary getting here. And now that they are here they are thankful for all of the sacrifices. They are thankful for the opportunities for their families. They are happy and full of joy.
Nocatee is special because there is an abundance of gratitude and joy amongst the people who live here. Nocatee is special because the residents are happy.