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Want to get out for some fun in the sun? There's no better place to enjoy the great outdoors in our area than at Jacksonville Beach. Whether you're just looking to set up your blanket and soak up some rays or you want to get a little adventurous on your day at the beach, this spot is perfect for anybody. Below we'll go over some advice that will help you get the most out of your day in the sun. more 5 Tips for Visiting Jacksonville Beach 1. See the First Coast Up Close So called because it was the first area early settlers came to, Florida's First Coast gives you some of the most stunning beach scenes our state has to offer. Thousands of visitors come from all over to see the golden sands and beautiful water this area has to offer. Our state's unique climate makes the perfect weather for a day out at the beach, whether you want to swim and wade or just soak up the shoreline. 2. Enjoy Some Fishing Those who enjoy a bit of fishing have got to come down to this beach to see the famous fishing pier. Whether you want to cast right from the pier or take a boat out onto the waves, this place is the perfect spot for your next fishing outing. All sorts of fish can be caught off of Florida's coasts, from gulf sturgeon to swordfish, making your next catch an adventure. 3. Play Beach Games If fishing isn't your speed, you'll find plenty of other activities to keep your day at the beach fun and exciting. You can play some beach volleyball out on the sand or get out on the waves for a bit of surfing. There's also a newly redesigned golf course along the shore that will let you play your holes while enjoying some stunning views of the nearby coastline. 4. See Local Wildlife You may have some guests on your day out on the beach in the form of all the local animals our area has to offer. You'll see all sorts of crabs and other beach critters living out their lives in the sands, along with seagulls swooping down to feed along the shoreline. But the real delight for visitors to the beach is the dolphins that can be seen swimming around just past the surf line. 5. Enjoy Local Eateries Once you work up an appetite playing on the beach, you can get a great meal at one of the local restaurants found nearby. This includes the high-end dining experience the Eleven South Bistro offers, with beach-perfect meals like baked oysters or seafood paella. You'll get a taste of local flavor and the perfect way to cap off your day at the beach. Ready to get out there on your beach adventure? We can help you get to the shore by making sure your vehicle is properly serviced and maintained. Come on in to Tom Bush BMW to keep your car running right!

BMWs are fantastic cars perfect for drivers of all types. The new 2021 BMW X6 provides drivers with an absolutely stunning ride that will make you fall in love with driving all over again. more A Buyer's Guide to the 2021 BMW X6 The Basics There's plenty to love about the new BMW X6. If you've been searching for a high-performance coupe with good looks to match, then consider your search over. Released in late 2020, the 2021 X6 has impressed critics and casual drivers everywhere. The car's sport, bold look is sure to impress people wherever you go. As for the feeling of driving the X6, it's better felt than described, but trust us when we say that it's a feeling you'll want to experience again and again. Pricing Options and Trims You have the choice between three models if you want to buy the new BMW X6. The first option is the sDrive40i, which provides just the basic vehicle for around $65,050. The mid-range model is the M50i, which will cost you around $86,250 and provide you with some additional features. You've also got the M trim, which starts at around $108,600, and will provide you with all of the X6's top features. You'll want to remember to check out BMW's additional package options too, as well as consider adding all-wheel drive for about $2,300 if you like having more control. Powertrain and Performance The X6 is a powerful car. If you're going with just the standard vehicle, expect to feel the strength of a 335-horsepower turbocharged 3-liter inline-six engine matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission. If you want even more oomph to your drive, then going with one of the higher trim levels might be your calling. You'll get a stunningly muscular 523-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine. Technology The X6 contains some of the best technology you'll find. The car's touchscreen infotainment system is easily customizable and incredibly user-friendly. It comes standard with integrated Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and you'll love the voice-activated BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant feature. You can trust the BMW X6's safety features to protect you while you're driving. This includes City Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, and Active Blind Spot Protection. Interior The BMW X6 is a gorgeous car inside and out. The materials used to construct the car's interior are high-quality, good-looking, and soft to the touch. The car's layout makes sense, keeping everything within easy reach. There's also a head-up display available if you're worried about taking your eyes off the road while driving. If the X6 is coming with you on your next road trip, then you'll love the amount of space this car has. Passengers and cargo alike will appreciate the X6's roomy interior. 2021 has brought the BMW X6 several tweaks and upgrades. As you can see, all of these improvements made an already fun and reliable coupe even better. If you're like to check this car out for yourself, then come visit us today at Tom Bush BM W.

Nothing beats a delicious breakfast at a top-quality restaurant when it comes to starting your day off  right, and both locals and visitors to Jacksonville, FL can enjoy a morning meal at one of the city's many diners, bakeries, and more. There are hundreds of restaurants that serve morning meals in the area, but we've narrowed it down to the three best breakfast places. Read on to find out what we picked. more 3 of the Best Breakfast Places in Jacksonville, FL 1. Maple Street Biscuit Company Maple Street Biscuit Company is locally owned and committed to serving comfort classics with a modern and flavorful twist. Biscuits are made fresh every morning, and you can choose between sausage gravy and shiitake mushroom gravy for a slightly spicy and tasty addition to any meal. All of the jam and jellies are also made from scratch, so be sure to sample your favorite flavors and experience the high-quality difference. Any of the biscuit meals is a guarantee to a winning breakfast, but we particularly enjoy the Sticky Maple with pecan wood-smoked bacon and Bissell Family Farm maple syrup, the Five and Dime with all-natural chicken breast and cheddar cheese, and the Firebird with tomatoes and house-made buffalo sauce. If you're not a biscuit fan, try the BAM vanilla waffle with bacon and asiago cheese baked in or the Sunshine in the Garden Bowl with feta cheese and basil. 2. Another Broken Egg Cafe Another Broken Egg Cafe sources the ingredients for its extensive menu from local farmers. Treat yourself to a S'mores Hot Chocolate paired with one of the Sweet Temptations such as the Cinnamon Roll French Toast with a rum butter sauce drizzle, the Blackberry Stuffed French Toast topped with mango, or the Lemon Blueberry Goat Cheese Pancakes made with fresh berries and finished with a combination of lemon zest and fresh whipped cream. Egg lovers should try an omelet such as the Mardi Gras Omelet with crawfish, red peppers, and gulf shrimp, while diners who prefer scrambles will enjoy the Southwest Scrambled with chorizo, guacamole, and green chilies. If you prefer your eggs sandwich-style, Another Broken Egg Cafe has a wide range of Benedict options including the Crab Cake Benedict with andouille-infused hollandaise and the Eggs Blackstone Benedict with grilled tomato slices. 3. Cool Moose Cafe Cool Moose Cafe is a family-owned restaurant with a passion for serving tasty handcrafted meals to the Jacksonville area. We're having a hard time choosing between the Cool Moose Favorites such as the Breakfast Portobello filled with sauteed veggies and shaved parmesan, the Irish Hash made from grilled potatoes and Kohlrabi, and the Desayuno Costa Rica that includes scrambled eggs, chorizo, and cheese in a corn tortilla and served with sweet plantains. Fans of egg sandwiches are sure to enjoy the Hemingway Benedict with smoked salmon, the Mexican Benedict with avocado or the Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich of All Breakfast Sammys made with four eggs, bacon, ham, and spicy ghost jack cheese served on a slice of Ciabatta. Stop by the griddle for treats like the Brioche French Toast with walnuts or the Spicy Chicken & Waffles with Vermont maple syrup. Head over to any of these breakfast places to lift your mood and brighten your morning. Once you've savored your meal, stop by Tom Bush BMW to browse Florida's finest collection of cars, trucks, and more!

Is there any better feeling than that moment when you first bite into a juicy burger? We really can't think of anything that compares to it. That's why we wanted to share our favorite spots to grab the best burgers with the good people of Jacksonville, FL. Check out our picks below, and let us know if we're missing out on your place of choice to grab one of these sensational sandwiches. more Top 5 Best Burgers in Jacksonville, FL 1. Epik Burger If you're going to claim your burgers are epic, you better have some delicious sandwiches to back that up. Lucky for us locals, Epik Burger talks the talk and walks the walk. They've got specials that update every month, so you can find a new menu item on each of your visits. Their menu is absolutely massive, but our favorite signature burger has to be the BLT burger. The sundried tomato jam it has on it was an unexpected twist. 2. Lola's Burrito & Burger Joint There aren't many places that can boast some of the best burritos and tastiest burgers in town. Lola's delivers both meals to perfection. Of course, our focus today is on burgers, so we had to ignore all the delicious burritos their menu offers. We loved their ‘The Queen' burger, topped with melty cheddar cheese, grilled onions, a fried egg, and applewood bacon. The fries that come with any of their burgers are the perfect crispy texture. 3. M Shack Peanut butter and jelly; rice and beans; burgers and milkshakes. Some things are just meant to go together, and M Shack delivers some tempting pairings of scrumptious burgers with sweet milkshakes.  Their M Burger keeps things classic, with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and their special Shack Sauce. Try it with a pecan pie shake, made with vanilla ice cream and homemade pecan pie crumbled on top. 4. Graffiti Junction The 100% Angus- beef patties they serve up at Graffiti Junction come with just about any topping you can imagine to deliver a burger that is heaven on a bun. They've got specialty burgers that represent many of America's major cities and the toppings they use there. Our favorite has to be the ‘Sin City,' with a patty stuffed with jalapeno and brie cheese, topped with pepper jack and crispy bacon for a spicy and savory sensation. 5. BurgerFi BurgerFi is looking to redefine the way we look at burgers. After tasting one of their delicious sandwiches ourselves, we're all for their new way of doing things. You can get an all-beef patty, a veggie patty, or a mix of the two on your burger. Whatever you go for, don't leave without trying their homemade frozen custards for a sweet treat after your meal. Stop in at any of these local joints for great food and even better service. We hold ourselves to that same standard when it comes to the service we provide our customers. Visit Tom Bush BMW to experience that service for yourself!

You probably think you have to hop on a plane and travel across the globe to see exotic animals. Maybe you find yourself planning on taking a long drive to get just a whiff of fresh air. You may think it's impossible that both of these things can be found right in urban Jacksonville, but you would be wrong. All these experiences could be yours if you stop by the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens off Route 17. more Here Is What the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Has to Offer Exotic Animals From the grasslands to the Sahara, the Jacksonville Zoo has it. Come on down and see the African Lion. This is a roughly six-foot long cat that weighs anywhere from 330 to 550 lbs. But, if you want to go bigger for an experience you'll be sure to remember, you'll have to travel further down the zoo's “Africa Loop.” That's where you'll find the African Elephant. This massive pachyderm can weigh up to 13,000 lbs. Have an Avian Adventure Bring the kids to see the bird known for bringing kids: the Abdim's Stork. This black beauty with lovely blue eyeshadow can be found in the zoo's River Valley Aviary. Another fine bird to see is the pearly white African Spoonbill, a red-faced bird that can be found across Africa and Madagascar. Also, be sure to check out the American Flamingo. Did you know their bright pink color comes from their diet? Eye-Popping Garden Atmosphere Once you have taken in the animal life, be sure to stop and smell the flowers at one of the many gardens on-premises. Most of the gardens are situated along the zoo's “River of Color,” where the first display is the Savannah Blooms, a lovely sea of purple complete with African water lilies and other water edge plants. Be sure to also check out a neotropical rainforest at the Range of the Jaguar and the Asian Bamboo Garden. Benefits for Members Are you tired of seeing all the pack animals and feeling left out? Well, now you can join the herd and enjoy all the benefits that the zoo offers. A zoo membership helps take care of the animal's food and medical needs. In addition to that, you will enjoy access to the zoo's 4D theater with unlimited train and carousel rides. Plus, members enjoy access to animal feedings. That could be you feeding a stingray, giraffe, or lorikeet. Learning Opportunities The zoo has plenty to offer children beyond the sights and the feedings. Kids have numerous opportunities to learn about the zoo's many conservation efforts. Who knows: maybe they will even be inspired at one of the zoo's career awareness days. If you feel inspired by the speed and power that some of these animals possess, then you will need to make another stop. The good news is you will not have to go far for that, either. If you need a powerful new ride, be sure to head on down to Tony Bush BMW and save some cash on a good deal.

With so many great pizzerias in Jacksonville, FL, just about every local has their own pick for their favorite one. At the risk of causing some controversy, we wanted to weigh in on this ongoing debate with our own picks. The list below will tell you where to get the best pizza in the city. more 5 of the Best Pizza Joints in Jacksonville, FL 1. V Pizza At V Pizza, they consider making pies to be a form of art. They're definitely masters of the art, because the slices we enjoyed here are some of the best we've ever had. You can find a weekly special pie on the menu that will keep things new and exciting each time you visit. It was a garlic and clam pie when we visited, but you could be in for a completely different special on your trip to this spot. 2. Biggie's Pizza They don't call it Biggie's Pizza for nothing; the slices we got here were some of the biggest we've ever seen! That doesn't mean they took any shortcuts when it comes to flavor, however. We loved their Hawaiian Luau Pie, with their homemade sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, pineapple, and a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil. Their mac and cheese bites make the perfect starter or side as well. 3. Carmine's Pizza House The motto at Carmine's is ‘revisiting traditional Italian.' The result is food with the best of traditional homestyle Italian cooking mixed with some exciting modern twists. Meat lovers will adore their Home on the Range Pizza, which comes loaded with beef, ham, crumbled sausage, applewood bacon, pepperoni, chicken, garlic, and extra cheese. That's a whole lot of pizza to handle, so make sure you bring a healthy appetite! 4. Moon River Pizza Locals love the friendly service and fun atmosphere you can find at this local joint. The food is amazing as well. Start out with an order of their famous bread stix, or put a twist on the classic appetizer with their pesto stix, served with homemade pesto. Then you're ready to build your pie. You can choose your crust, which includes a gluten-free option, and then pick from dozens of delicious toppings. 5. Brooklyn Pizza and Pasta For the best example of a traditional New York-style pizza pie, take a trip down to Brooklyn Pizza and Pasta. We loved their Brooklyn Special pizza, which is a supreme pie that comes loaded with all the fixings. If you're looking for another dish to take home, the pasta this place is named for is also excellent. Try out their stuffed shells, with a perfectly flavored cheesy filling that's like a party for your tastebuds. Come on in and see us if you know about a spot that didn't make our list. We'd be happy to talk pizza, along with hooking you up with the best deals on a new or pre-owned vehicle, or an appointment with our friendly service team. Visit Tom Bush BMW today!

Luxury at its finest. Standard safety assists that are hard to beat. High-quality sound. Smart technology. The 2021 BMW X5 was built to cater to all your needs and even some of your most extravagant vehicle fantasies. You need to learn more about what the 2021 X5 has to offer you this year! more 4 Great Features of the 2021 BMW X5 1. The Innovative, Advanced Vehicle and Key Memory System Do you share your car with another driver and constantly get annoyed when you have to switch all of the seat, mirror, and vehicle settings back to where you left them? Do you like to sit in a cabin with a very specific temperature that keeps getting changed whenever your partner takes the wheel? In the 2021 X5, these problems are in your rearview mirror! That's because the 2021 X5 comes with the available Advanced Vehicle and Key Memory System. This smart system remembers your most recent power seat and side mirror settings, but that's not all. It also remembers your preferred lighting, audio volume level, climate-control temperature, and more, to make sure you're as comfortable as possible. 2. Intelligent Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers When you're driving and it begins to rain, sometimes you can't figure out just the right setting for your windshield wipers. To help increase visibility, the 2021 X5 comes with available rain-sensing windshield wipers. They detect moisture on your windshield and immediately activate your windshield wipers so you can see the road clearly. 3. Remarkable Sound System Bring the concert inside your 2021 X5 with the available HiFi Sound System. This remarkable audio system includes ten speakers located throughout your cabin to optimize sound for every passenger. You also get a 205-watt digital amplifier to make sure your music can reach booming volume levels and still sound crisp and clear. 4. Impressive Suite of Safety Features The Active Driving Assistant provides you with four standard and a bunch of available safety assistance features to keep your passengers out of harm's way while traveling in your 2021 X5. There's a standard Lane Departure Warning, which makes sure you don't get distracted and begin to inch towards a neighboring lane. Standard Frontal Collision Warning monitors the street ahead of you so you don't collide with a short-stopping vehicle or a pedestrian who isn't paying attention. Standard Active Blind Spot Detection is constantly keeping an eye on your blind spots for you to make it easier for you to switch lanes on a busy highway. Do you find yourself driving down a road you've never been on before wondering what the speed limit is and if you missed the sign? Standard Speed Limit Info makes sure you always know the legal speed limit so you can drive as safely as possible. The 2021 X5 is safe, stylish, and technologically innovative. If you want to learn more about why drivers love this luxury sports activity vehicle, call us today at Tom Bush BMW!