I'm fairly certain that Native Sun is closed on Sundays...regardless of what their website says you might want to call them on Saturday and double check. I know there are two locations. I, personally, prefer the Baymeadows location better.

Hopefully you'll get this message before Sunday.

I'm from jacksonville and its great to see that there even is a paleo community there. I was literally shocked to see this post when I just opened the website (as I always am with jacksonville related things). Anyway, I'm in college now, so not around anymore, but best of luck. Definitely hope its a success!

Oh man, and how much do you guys love native sun?

I just moved away from Jacksonville to Tally. Otherwise I'd love a meet-up.

I totally miss Native Sun. In my opinion Native Sun > Fresh Market > Whole Foods.

Good luck with the meet-up.

I'm from the North Florida area and a very interested.

Definitely check out Native Sun. I used to load up on avocados there. Organic avocado for $1 while Publix sells non-organic ones for $1.39...

BCO is where I got my Vibrams and my slackline. Right across the street is Costco. I love Costco! Buying meat and veggies in bulk saved me a ton of money.

Also there is a Farmer's Market with decent seafood/vegetable stands every Saturday/Sunday on Beach Blvd. There is another Farmer's market @ Jarboe park in Atlantic Beach, it's much smaller than the one on Beach blvd. but it's very nice.

That's all I got for now :)

Wow - I don't know why I never googled paleo Jax before - what an idiot! I too am a believer in Paleo but don't follow it fully mainly cos I need to know more and I also need to be very mindful of my own health needs.

If you're having another meetup please let me know. Mike and I moved from the UK to Jax 4 yrs ago (retired). Live off Baymeadows and 9A. Within a mile or so of Native Sun which we are in at least twice a week - love the place. I also get fresh farm eggs and some meat from a local farm at Starke. This farm is also at Jarboe Park Green market two Saturdays a month.

I am actually from the Gainesville area but my daughter lives in the Atlantic Beach area so I am over there all the time. I pick up some items at the Fresh Market. Ward's on 23rd Ave. in Gainesville and the Mother Earth stores are good sources of Paleo foods. Rosas Farms south of Orange Lake is an excellent source for pastured eggs, meats, and now they are carrying local cheeses.

Hi, I recently moved here to Jacksonville. The best place to buy bulk meat and eggs is probably at one of the PX's. Want to hear some funny s*it? Im a disabled vet and disabled vets do not get commisary/px access. If anyone has a current military ID/dependent card/base stickers, let me know if you could bring me along, I could really use some stuff. Thanks.

And thanks for the tip about Native Sun, Im going to look it up right now.

There is actually a pretty large Paleo presence in the Jacksonville area with the rise of Crossfit, but like everything else in Jacksonville, spread out.

I do most of my shopping at the (Mayport) Commissary, and the organic section there is getting bigger and better every time I go in there. I am trying to nail down the logistics of sourcing grass-fed beef, and pastured pork and eggs. The Beaches Farm Market has some great stuff, and I have found a few places out near Starke that are promising, but I need to get a deep freeze. I might be interested in a meat share or going halvsies on a split side.

Check out BioMax the next time anyone is out at the beach.

Bio-Max Bio-Max is a traditional natural food store operating in Atlantic Beach since 1980. We feature a wide variety of natural and organic foods, including gluten-free alternatives. Also available are a variety of healthy snacks, and organic fruits & vegetables. We have a comprehensive supplement department as well, with friendly, knowledgeable staff dedicated to helping customers.

299 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233 246-163432233 246-1634

I found a few things there that no one else had, and they are good people.

Has anyone had experince with Community Supported Agriculture in Jax? I am looking to start up with that if it's available. It would save my wife some trips to the grocery store with a baby.32233 246-1634

Hey guys, I stumbled across this page and I am more than willing to help in any way I can. I am an avid cross fitter and coach, I eat paleo (paleo/zone), and firmly believe in the paleo/Minimalist movement. Drop me a line!

If anyone ever finds themselves a little farther south, namely the Orlando area, you're more than welcome to join The Orlando Paleo Diet Meetup Group (www.meetup.com/Orlando-Paleo-Diet-Meetup-Group).

We're in the middle of organizing a "Paleo Pot-luck" at a local park (equipped with grills of course) and the more cavemen/cavewomen the merrier!

American Renaissance, Rosas Farms just north of Ocala has pastured eggs, cheese, butter, poultry, and meats and they deliver to Jacksonville - I think to the Orange Park Mall area - once a month. They have a web site for placing an order -http://www.alrosas.com/

Thanks for the info everyone! I recently moved back to the first coast and this thread has been very helpful. I'd definitely be down for a meetup of some kind.

I don't know if you (or anyone) are still around, or still interested in getting together with people in Jacksonville. I am about to start the paleo/primal kinda thing and would love to have some people around that are into the same stuff.

Let me know. -Justin

Just wanted to update regarding Orlando/Central Florida area Paleo/Primal people. Our meetup is now has a respectable 50 members, but we have plenty of room to grow.

Right now it's a little tough for me because as the "organizer" I'm on the hook for the Meetup dues, but I plan on coughing up the dough to keep it going for at least another 6 months and hopefully we'll figure out how to split the dues or do some fundraising over the next few months.

I'm actually working with a local gym to see if we can hold a "Grok Feast"/Meetup to try and win a cow from MDA.

I am a Chef and Nutrition Coach in Jacksonville who has a Meal Delivery Service that follows the Paleo guidelines and is gluten, lactose and soy free. I deliver 3 meals on Mondays and Thursdays. I teach the Paleo lifestyle through month long coaching. I also have a book for sale on Amqzon and Nook called "The Criterion Diet" Please see http://spacuisine.ezchef.net.

I'd love to be a part of a meet-up!

Millie Barnes 904-520-3448

I am a Chef and Nutrition Coach who teaches and practices a Paleo Diet. I buy grass fed meat from JD Beef at Riverside Arts Market on Saturdays. You can also find him online. I offer Organic, Paleo meals delivered twice a week in Jacksonville that are gluten, lactose and soy free. More info here- http://spacuisine.ezchef.net. I also offer Nutrition Coaching.

Millie Barnes 904-520-3448