Archive | October, 2010
Old School House Circa 1886, Fernandina Beach, Florida

Amelia Island Ghost Tours, Fernandina Beach, Florida

By on 10/22/2010 in Amelia Island Travel News

Ghost junkie? As addictive as eating Halloween candy, ghost stories are devoured by those eager to be intrigued or creeped out.

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Dragon Fly on Amelia Island Pumpkin

Amelia Island Immersed In Sea Of Football Fans

By on 10/22/2010 in Amelia Island Perspective

During Georgia-Florida game weekend, a sea of fans will immerse Amelia Island like a wave washing over. Dawgs & Gators party hard here.

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Azalea Caterpillar

Consider Adding Plumbago to Northeast Florida Gardens

By on 10/22/2010 in Northeast Florida Gardening

Tolerates full sun, requires little water, few disease or insect issues, beautiful flowers, attracts wildlife. Nice, low-maintenance plant.

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Fernandina Beach Shrimp Boat Sunset Amelia River

Sunset on Amelia River, Fernandina Beach Shrimp Boat

By on 10/22/2010 in Amelia Island Living's Seaside Snapshots

Shrimpers have fished area waters for generations here in Fernandina Beach, birthplace of the modern shrimping industry in America.  If you think your job is hard, consider that fishing is one of the most dangerous on the planet. Venture to the beach at night and you’ll likely see on the distant horizon, the twinkling dots [...]

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Photos of White Oak Plantation on Florida-Georgia Border

Great Minds Meet at White Oak Plantation, Northeast Florida

By on 10/08/2010 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

Sanctuary for man & beast offering ultimate seclusion, White Oak has hosted global policy makers & top celebrities. Now seeking corporate meetings.

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Historic Palace Saloon photo , Fernandina Beach

Southern Living Magazine: “Fernandina Beach Best Small-Town Getaway”

By on 10/08/2010 in Amelia Island Travel News

“Feel welcome for a weekend or a lifetime,” October 2010 Southern Living magazine features Fernandina.

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Amelia Island Shark Teeth Hunted Along Beach

Seeking Relics, Shark Teeth Hunted on Amelia Island

By on 10/07/2010 in Amelia Island Living's Seaside Snapshots

Searching for sharks’ teeth on Amelia Island is a regular seaside activity in Fernandina Beach, Florida. What has turned into a tradition and pastime here is fun, free, and family-friendly. Besides the antiques in the shops along Centre Street in Fernandina’s historic district, Amelia Island’s shoreline also has antiquated treasure hiding in the sand or [...]

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