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Jay and Shirin Kanji started Impact Holdings in 1980 with the purchase of a 34-room motel in Gainesville, FL. Since then, the family-run hospitality business has grown into a diversified portfolio with locations across the southeast, With vast experience spanning hotels, retail, and home services, their roots remain roughly grounded in hospitality. This includes having managed hotels under brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt.
For Jay and Sharin, entering the vacation rental industry felt like the natural next step. Their profound expertise has provided a deep appreciation fo serving guests with care, consistency, and excellence.
Impact Holdings joined Casago because of its strong values, proven systems, and national reputation for excellence in property management. This ensures performance at scale without losing the local, family-owned touch.
As longtime Florida residents, Jay and Sharin are deeply invested in their community, providing leadership in local business organizations and mentoring youth. In addition, they are active in charitable partnerships throughout Northeast Florida.
Being part of the fabric of northeast Florida is more than a privilege for Jay and Sharin, it is the foundation of their work.
Historically significant and welcoming, the relaxed coastal area of Jacksonville is home to 22 miles of white sandy beaches along Florida’s northeastern coast. With 1,100 navigable miles of ocean, JAX, as it is affectionately known, has more shoreline than any other city in the U.S.!
Florida’s First Coast is a top destination for everyone, from first-time explorers to seasoned vacationers, that are seeking a mix of coastal charm, urban energy, and natural beauty. JAX and its neighboring beach towns welcome over 8 million sun-seeking visitors annually. About a quarter of visitors to Jacksonville, FL travel for vacation or leisure, while over half come to spend time with friends and family. Many travelers to JAX extend their stay to enjoy the region’s food, beaches, and attractions.
The sun-kissed Florida coastline encompassing Jacksonville, Neptune, and Atlantic Beaches, as well as Mayport, is located just 17 miles from the diverse urban neighborhoods of downtown Jacksonville. The urban landscape, filled with museums, sports venues, a towering skyline, and the St. John’s River, gives way to parks, wildlife sanctuaries, dunes, immaculate golf courses, and pristine beaches along the Atlantic coast.
With over 220 days of sunshine a year, Jacksonville provides the perfect setting for year-round outdoor activities in its subtropical climate. Spring and summer are ideal for fun on the beach, or out on one of JAX’s rivers or lakes. Visitors can often find fewer crowds from March to May and again from September to November. Peak summer (June–August) brings the largest crowds to Jacksonville, with high beach activity, festivals, and family travel, especially around July 4th.
Just south of Jacksonville Beach in Ponte Vedra is the famed TPC Sawgrass golf course, which welcomes The Players Championship to its greens each March. If golf is what you’re after in Jacksonville, and just in case you’re not a regular at The Players, there are 22 golf courses in the area to choose from, including 9 public, 3 municipal, and 10 private.
Whether it’s a long weekend or a full summer trip, Jacksonville appeals to guests who want value, walkability, and access to everything from waterfront dining and shopping to surfing, arts festivals, golf, and nightlife! Start planning your beach vacation getaway to Jacksonville for the thrill of exploring Florida’s First Coast!
About 25–30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. It’s a scenic, easy drive across the Intracoastal and offers a great day-trip contrast to the urban core.
A lot! Visitors love exploring the St. Johns River, Riverside Arts Market, Jacksonville Zoo, museums, golf courses, and catching live music or Jaguars games. Jacksonville has a growing food, arts, and cultural scene that surprises many first-time visitors.
It depends on your goals—Downtown and Riverside are ideal for events, dining, and culture; the Beaches offer laid-back coastal vibes; and Southside gives you proximity to shopping and business districts.
People often refer to this part of northern Florida hugging the Atlantic Ocean as the “First Coast” (sometimes called the “Historic Coast”). Today, the First Coast moniker has come to represent it as the first coast in Florida that tourists visit when traveling southbound along the Atlantic seaboard. The name initially represented this area as the first part of Florida colonized by Europeans in the 16th century. Both the French and the Spanish settled into this part of northern Florida on lands of the Mocama and the Timucua. Further down the coast, St. Augustine was Florida’s first European settlement.
Jacksonville Beach welcomes visitors throughout the year to enjoy its wonderful weather and prime events, including games of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars. Other top events include:
Start the day off along 3rd St. at Jax Beach Brunch Haus for everything from basic breakfast favorites to hearty brunch options and tasty brunch-tails that go way beyond mere mimosas. From JBBH it’s a short hop over to the Jacksonville Beach Golf Course for those looking to spend a day on the greens.
On the north side of 3rd St., step into Maple Street Biscuit Co. for coffee and their self-proclaimed biscuits that wow. After breakfast, walk to Jacksonville Beach’s extended pier. Enjoy a stroll out over the Atlantic Ocean, or watch anglers casting their fishing lines. This is a great way to enjoy fishing in the area, especially if you don’t have enough time to go out on a boat. If surfing is more your style, be sure to hit the waves. Atlantic Beach to the north is more apt for novice surfers, while swells near the Jacksonville Beach Pier can be more challenging, as this is the area’s high-tide break.
For lunch, savor the region’s fresh seafood as restaurants in Jacksonville and across the First Coast proudly serve fresh Mayport shrimp. Take in the view at Dockside Seafood restaurant to satisfy your shrimp cravings. Or, try Palm Valley Fish Camp in Ponte Vedra south of Jacksonville Beach after visiting the famed TPC Sawgrass golf course.
Many people who visit Jacksonville Beach are simply asking, where can I go to relax? Consider Neptune Beach to the north, a less crowded beach with calmer waves and plenty of space to spread out. A stroll through Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is also a calm way to spend the day. If visiting downtown Jacksonville, the Riverwalk along St. John’s River provides ample walking space and benches to relax on while enjoying the view.
Wrap up the evening in Jacksonville Beach with the warm and elegant setting of Eleven South. This award-winning restaurant provides an exquisite fine dining experience to top off your day. For more casual fare, stop by TacoLu for fresh baja tacos and tequila with the essence of Florida.
