Archive | February, 2010
Great Blue Heron, Amelia Island (photo, W.B. Lawson)

Amelia Island: Birder’s Paradise, Gateway East Florida Birding Trail

By on 02/22/2010 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

On Amelia Island, discover the “gateway” of the East Florida Birding Trail, part of a 2,000 mile trail that extends throughout the state.

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White Oak Plantation’s Animal Conservation Center, Northeast Florida

By on 02/18/2010 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

The legendary White Oak Plantation houses a Conservation Center, a natural sanctuary where exotic animals roam in Nassau County, Florida along the Georgia border. Amidst the pines, live oaks, crape myrtle and palmettos are species of endangered animals.

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Tasty Homegrown Heirloom Tomatoes & Native Florida Plants

By on 02/18/2010 in Northeast Florida Gardening

Tasty Homegrown Florida Heirloom Tomatoes: The appeal of growing your own tomatoes may come from your taste buds, wallet, or even food safety issues. For some, though, it’s the personal satisfaction of growing and picking the backyard bounty from garden plots or patio container pots. Read more about growing tomatoes in Florida.

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Florida Real Estate Valuations Translate to Lower Government Revenues

By on 02/17/2010 in Marketplace by Steve Nicklas

The impact of a slowing commercial sector has been delayed, as compared with residential real estate. There have been copious reports of the 20 to 40 percent declines in residential real estate values across the country. Another consequence of the economic downturn is not as publicized. It is also related to real estate — and the falling values…

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Fernandina’s February Festivals: Films & Books Featured on Amelia Island, Florida

By on 02/02/2010 in Amelia Island Travel News

Authors and filmmakers gather on Amelia Island, Florida in February to participate in two festivals celebrating a passion for creative expression. Attend the Amelia Island Book Festival to enjoy an opportunity to meet and hear best-selling authors in a casual, friendly setting and participate in writers’ workshops (February 12-13, 2010). After the authors depart, the film makers descend on this barrier island in northeast Florida to participate in the 5-day Amelia Island Film Festival (February 25 – March 1, 2010).

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