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For the internet savvy…there is FREE WI-FI in all the rooms and not just the lobby area. 
FREE WI-FI extends outdoors as far as the property line encompasses for any tuning or networking activity. Keeping budget in mind, eight people can sleep comfortably in one Studio Room(given they supply their own air mattress).
Feel free to tour the hotel and find out more information…
the Homewood Suites by Hilton is located in the center of Jacksonville’s nicest and newest outdoor shopping mall, St. Johns Town Center. With it being Valentine’s Day weekend, I thought it would also be a fine treat having the host hotel in the heart of our best/classiest/cleanest/most beautiful shopping mall.
Given, the mall was not a factor on deciding the host hotel, it was a nice treat to have on hand with the most affordable rates under circumstance. 
SPYDR-QT and I ate at the establishment to make sure it met my standards, and I must say, you guys have got to try their sweet potato fries and cinnamon butter spread on their delicious soft bread. 
I was adamant that I wanted everyone to enjoy the entire patio deck just like the previous setup on the first Meet, and he said it will not be a problem. From the original Southeast Regional DSM Meet...
A few pictures from the weekend of the original Southeast DSM Regional Meet...
Reply With QuoteI have reserved an area that has multiple gazebos, volleyball court, beach side access that is literally feet from the parking lot that we will be parked. Toubaby2 from Boost Boyz and Girlz Racing will be flying down from Maryland to have a friendly Iron Chef Cookoff with Jacksonville's own lookinfor400hp. Prepare to have a feast!
There are A LOT of shaded and covered trees for picture opportunities as well.
Bring a surfboard but don’t forget your wetsuit since the ocean temperature will still be cold in mid-February.
If you have room for a mountain bike, bring it as there's 20 miles of biking and hiking trails, playgrounds, a 40-acre fresh water lake and a mile and half of beach access.
Please bring some snacks and drinks as well. Bring out your best and just relax with the rest of the DSM/EVO friends that you’ll meet. There is plenty to do and of course more fun hanging out with your fellow 4G63 enthusiast. A few pictures from last year's Southeast Regional DSM/EVO Meet...
The American Cafe is nestled in the heart of downtown Jacksonville inside the Jacksonville Landing. We'll be eating dinner will be on the patio deck against the beautiful St. Johns River.
It will be a sad farewell as I-95 and I-10 intersect within a mile away for easy access for the return trip.
Please note: Handicap accessibility is available throughout the entire weekend as always, even to the path towards the beach pavilion so no enthusiast is left behind.
The nearest airport is the Jacksonville International Airport.
http://www.jia.aero/
Something I have never offered in the past, but some have shown interest in flying from other states. If it is possible on a minimum of five members or friends who will fly from out of state, on returning to the airport within a few hours of your flight departure and does not take away from the Meet, I will personally cover your transportation to returning to the airport via an Infiniti QX45 stretch limousine, or equivalent (Land Yacht, Range Rover, etc.) That's only if at least five of you can coordinate on your flight back after 8pm. Here is my primary choice...SPYDR-QT and I...
Last but not least, Tuner Maneuver Magazine will be shooting plenty of photographs of the entire weekend, and will be looking for a DSM, EVO, and even a GVR to do a feature for.
The schedule of events doesn’t ever seem much, and like all the previous Meets, is just good old fashion great camaraderie, that is just hard to find nowadays. No sponsors, no vendors, just a good old time appreciating each other's passionate work on anything Diamond Star related. The legwork on making sure these restaurants and destinations can accommodate all of us, making sure your expensive EVO’s and DSM’s aren’t in a high crime area and subject to drive-by shootings, and not to mention the scenic and highway routes for you all to have spirited driving calls for detailed planning. I’ve also spent time with Property/Security management of the Homewood Suites by Hilton and the Simon Mall property ensuring we will not be harassed with +50 DSM’s and EVO’s in the parking area.
2006 Southeast Regional DSM Meet group picture...
2008 Southeast Regional DSM/EVO Meet group picture...
You won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait to see you all there! Please comment for any questions and please try to stay on topic to help everyone on the 2010 Southeast Regional DSM/EVO Meet. You may also message me for response as well. Thank you all for the inspiration to do it all again!
I WILL BE UPDATING THE THREAD WITH PICTURES ON OCCASION SO STAY TUNED!
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