Here in Fernandina Beach, Florida, the birth place of the modern
shrimping industry, we should be even more conscious of buying
wild-caught domestic shrimp than the “average” American. What better
time than now, with May’s Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, to
reflect on the seaside lifestyle we are lucky to enjoy here on Amelia
Island, and the bounty of the sea off our coastline. If you’ve been to the beach at night, you’ve seen in the far distance
off shore, the twinkling dots of light – the shrimp boats off Amelia’s
coastline. READ MORE ABOUT WILD-CAUGHT AMERICAN SHRIMP...
The price tag for premiere Amelia Island oceanfront real estate is $2 to $5 million. But in the shadow of multi-million dollar beach homes, at the fringe of the dunes, is something quite priceless. There’s buried treasure on Amelia Island’s beaches, and it’s only about a foot beneath the surface.
New Design & Features at Amelia Island Living
Welcome to the new, re-designed Amelia Island Living eMagazine. Although the eMagazine's design looks different, previous content is still online, searchable by key words (over 450 eMagazine articles dating back to 2001.) During October 2007 new interactive features are being implemented into the Amelia Island Living website. A new social media network with videos, Amelia Island featured photos , and new blog about Amelia Island. Become a member of the new www.AmeliaIslandLiving.net social network!
A PRECIOUS JEWEL OF GEORGIA...There aren’t many places in the world where one can see wild horses grazing along the beach of a preserved, secluded barrier island frozen in time. It’s difficult to describe the natural delight of this untouched island that likely looks the same as it did a century ago. Even the maritime forest looks windswept and timeless. The peaceful solitude of nature is a feast for the eyes and soul. A few days on Cumberland and you may not want to leave.
One of the hottest topics of debate this year in Florida is property taxes. This week, Republicans in the Florida legislature have suggested a proposal to eliminate property taxes for Florida residents owning a primary residence (those with Homestead Exemption). Furthermore, their proposed plan offers bold tax cuts for those owning a vacation or second home in Florida as well as Florida business owners (non-homesteaded property), with a proposal to roll back Florida property taxes to the 2001 millage rate level.
A day in Fernandina’s historic district can be a contrast of the old and the new. From horse and buggy to Segway. Along charming and historic Center Street, the familiar horse and carriage tours plod by, with the clip-clop of hooves echoing through the preserved historic district showcasing Victorian-era architecture. A new sight, however, for those visiting Fernandina's downtown, is a police officer on a Segway (a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric scooter that you stand on.) Along with progress comes change, and things continue to change in the Amelia Island area -- something nobody can miss with a drive between I-95 and the island along A1A. READ MORE...
