Fernandina Fishing: Whopper Bass, Whopper Drum

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A massive drum fish was caught by Derek Crawford in the St. Marys inlet (near Fernandina/Florida) this past week.  Crawford's black drum catch, weighing a whopping 103.5 pounds, is a pending all-tackle Georgia record, (and beats the Florida state record, too). Scott Lawson landed the biggest fresh water bass of his life at twilight this week, caught in a Fernandina lake, weighing well over ten pounds.  READ MORE ABOUT THESE FISH TALES...


Feb 17, 2009 - 2:20:24 PM Read more

Signs of the Times

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Signs of the times.  "McCain for president, Obama for president," and "closed" -- businesses shutting their doors here locally.  "Keith the contractor agrees with Joe the plumber,"  a handmade sign reads, posted on contractor's equipment in a shopping plaza along A1A.  In this small strip center adjacent to Lowe's, four retailers have now closed.  The coffee shop, Latitude's, has a sign on the door, thanking previous patrons for their former business...READ MORE...

Nov 4, 2008 - 12:10:49 PM Read more

Fernandina Middle School Band Car Wash

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Fernandina Beach Middle School band students along with volunteering parents washed over 150 cars in the hot sun to raise dollars for the band's 2008-2009 program.   There are three FBMS band groups -- the beginner band, concert, and the highest level, symphonic.  READ MORE ABOUT BAND...

Sep 22, 2008 - 7:33:36 PM Read more

Fernandina Beach After Storm Fay

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Signs of tropical storm Fay were seen around the Amelia Island area this week after the storm came through northeast Florida. The sea oats that line the dunes along Main Beach Park in Fernandina, had a tattered, tired look.  At Fernandina Beach’s Main Beach Park, further evidence of the storm lay in the parking lot – sand deposited in the parking spaces in front of Sandy Bottoms. Tidy debris piles line the roadways, awaiting sanitation pickup -- evidence local residents have been quite busy cleaning up fallen branches, twigs, and leaves.  READ MORE ABOUT TROPICAL STORM FAY...

Aug 29, 2008 - 5:31:42 PM Read more

Amelia Island Area Starbucks Staying Open

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It appears the three Amelia Island-area Starbucks® stores will not close, so for local java lovers, this is good news.  Perhaps since Starbucks® is "new" to Nassau County, Florida, one of Florida’s “rural” counties with great potential for future growth, it was not considered one of their over-saturated markets. Two of the local Starbucks® locations are on the A1A corridor in Yulee, Florida (the road leading from Interstate 95 to Amelia Island).  It's often referred to as “the gateway to Amelia,” where much of the area’s new growth for the next decade or two will be concentrated. The other Starbucks® is located on Amelia Island.  READ MORE...

Jul 19, 2008 - 11:20:04 AM Read more

Amelia Sea Turtles, Sand Dollars, Starfish

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I started the day with a walk on the beach. I could see the tire tracks from an ATV, no doubt the Amelia Island Turtle Watch scouring the beach at early dawn for turtle tracks. As I walked along the beach, I looked down and found a perfect sand dollar.  There’s something about finding an intact sand dollar. You see plenty of broken pieces along the shoreline, but when you find a complete sand dollar, a quick bolt of glee hits you, no matter how old you are. There’s something about the beach that brings out the kid in all of us. So visit the beach soon. You never know what beach bounty awaits discovery. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures, here in this beach town.

May 22, 2008 - 1:23:29 PM Read more

Tasty Treats -- Desserts of Amelia Event

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Delectable desserts.  A chance to win fabulous prizes.  For just $10 you get both, plus you'll be supporting one of our local "A" schools in Nassau County, Florida, the Fernandina Beach Middle School on Amelia Island.  Enjoy delightfully delicious desserts and also be entered into the drawing for a wonderful 2-night stay at Amelia Island Plantation, breakfast included (a $700 value!).  Or win dinner for two at one of Amelia's top restaurant's, the Verandah.  Even if you can't make it to the event, please make a donation by purchasing a $10 ticket, as you don't have to be present to win the prizes, and it's for a great cause.

Jan 25, 2008 - 4:26:17 PM Read more

4-Week Investing Class Starts February

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There's an upcoming opportunity to learn more about the financial markets by attending a local 4-week class (evenings) at the college campus in Yulee.  What better time than now, with recent global market turmoil, to get a better understanding, more insight into investing in today's financial markets?


Jan 24, 2008 - 10:57:28 AM Read more