Archive | May, 2011
Early Morning Fishermen Depart Fernandina Harbor Marina

Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo Tournament in August

A family-oriented tournament, fish for deep sea species and backwater species $100 per boat entry fee. Fernandina Beach Fishing rodeo tournament August 5-7, 2011. Also fish for kingfish, an SKA-sanctioned fishing tournament, $350 entry fee.

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Fort Clinch State Park Honors World War II Soldiers

Fort Clinch State Park Honors World War II Soldiers

A great place to be Memorial Day weekend is Fort Clinch State Park, where people can honor what this holiday was intended for and at the same time also enjoy the beach. Learn about the uniforms, weapons, vehicles and lifestyle of soldiers who were part of World War II during the 1940s.

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American Flag & Pirate Flag Fernandina Beach, Florida

Jacksonville Symphony In Fernandina For Concert

Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony (ARIAS) is hosting its annual concert, “Let Freedom Ring,” in Fernandina Beach featuring the Jacksonville Symphony. Returning as guest conductor, Fawzi Haimor and the Jacksonville Symphony will be celebrating Memorial Day and America with an Amelia Island concert on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the [...]

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Sea Turtle Tracks on Beach in Fort Clinch State Park

Amelia Island Sea Turtle Nests 2011

It was a particularly interesting beach bike ride. Fresh sea turtle trails led away from new sea turtle nests in Fernandina Beach, not yet washed away by the tide. All three nests were toward the north end of Amelia Island. Sea turtle nesting season runs May through October.

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Boardwalk at Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Beaches Summer Season 2011

Amelia Island’s largest beach parks. Fernandina Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards are back on duty weekends in May then daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend here in northeast Florida.

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Pirate at Saloon Doors at The Palace, Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fernandina Beach Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Pub Crawl, Beach Bash

Crawl pubs Sunday, May 29, 2011 Memorial Day holiday weekend from 4 pm to 7 pm with drinks specials at eight bars in historic Fernandina Beach, Florida. Pirate’s Punch, Irish Car Bombs, Margaritas and more with live bands at six bars. Also, Sandy Bottoms “Beach Bash” Main Beach Park, live entertainment all weekend.

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Shaw Building Centre Street Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach Business Leader, Don Shaw

Successful businessman, Don Shaw, believes in Fernandina Beach. His cup is running over with new ideas, new challenges. Fernandina Beach stands to benefit. “I think Fernandina Beach’s best days are ahead of it,” Shaw says. “It’s a very exciting place to be.”

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