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Bird's-Nest Fern, Root Rot, Growing Cantaloupe
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Garden Talk
Gardening Tips: Sweet Basil, Camellias, Anna Apples
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Garden Talk
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Nassau County School District Rated "A"
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Steve's Marketplace
In sort of a year-end summary, the Nassau County School District received the
highest rating of an "A" as measured by academic achievement -- for the fifth
consecutive year. This is determined by a school accountability report. When a new Florida state bill established a criteria for high performing
districts, Nassau County was one of only eight to earn the designation. This was
from the 67 districts in Florida. The success of local schools is even more impressive when you realize
they do it without excessive spending. READ MORE ABOUT NASSAU COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S HIGH MARKS...
Gas Prices Turning Your Stomach?
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Steve's Marketplace
Pulling into your local gas
station, you mutter under your breath as the neon sign above pronounces that
gas prices are nearing $4.00 a gallon. You curse the oil companies and the
gas stations and the various levels of government that all contribute to the
price. They are all turkeys, you tell yourself. They are the culprits. But in a moment of reason, you
think about prices in other parts of the world. In many parts of Europe, a gallon of gas costs near $10. READ MORE FROM STEVE NICKLAS...
Amelia Sea Turtles, Sand Dollars, Starfish
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Amelia Island Community
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Food for Thought: Buy American Wild-Caught Shrimp
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Island Perspective
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Using Zoysiagrass in Northeast Florida
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Garden Talk
Frustrated with your St. Augustine grass? Zoysiagrass can
tolerate a wide range of soils and it has good shade, salt, and traffic tolerance. It is slow growing so it does not need to be
mowed often. Right about now you are
thinking it sounds like the perfect grass, but there are some disadvantages. READ MORE FROM REBECCA JORDI, HORTICULTURAL AGENT...
Enjoy One-Time Bonus From Uncle Sam
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Steve's Marketplace
Most Americans will get a pay raise beginning this month, albeit a
brief, temporary one. Tax-rebate checks from the federal government will be coming to a mailbox near
you as part of the massive economic stimulus package to 130 million U.S.
households. It’s essentially free money. So enjoy the one-time bonus from Uncle Sam. And please spend it
-- for your enjoyment and the country’s benefit.
READ MORE FROM STEVE NICKLAS...
Isle of Eight Flags SHRIMP FESTIVAL in Fernandina Beach
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Tourism & Attractions
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Biggest Problem For Home Sellers: Supply
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Real Estate News
The biggest problem for potential sellers in the current real estate market on Amelia Island and elsewhere can be summed up on one word – supply. There’s a huge amount of inventory on the market. Since “feeder” markets are slow, we’re experiencing the domino effect. Potential buyers are sidelined for the home they’d like to purchase here in this coastal paradise, because they first must sell a home elsewhere. READ MORE ABOUT REAL ESTATE...
Stars to Perform at Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
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Tourism & Attractions
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Don’t Be Late To The Dance
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Steve's Marketplace
They’re
dancing in the streets in downtown Fernandina Beach these days, with free music and
entertainment and revelry. The imaginative activities are designed to draw tourists and residents alike --
and ideally bring more business to downtown businesses. There will be musicians
and artists and concerts, and a historic reenactment at The Palace Saloon. However, you could say other recent city-related developments are a little late
to the dance. READ MORE FROM STEVE NICKLAS...