Anticipation is thick and excitement grows during the last week of October every year on Amelia Island and in nearby Jacksonville. Folks flock to northeast Florida like migratory birds each year for ritualistic football gatherings and the big game. Will Georgia get their 4th victory of the last 20 years?
Archive | October, 2011
Mystery Weeds? Giant Leather Fern, Free Herb Class
Get help identifying garden mystery weeds. Free Landscape Matters class on herbs being offered Nov. 9, 2011 in Yulee by Master Gardener. Giant Leather Ferns can reach heights of 12 feet and are cold hardy for northeast Florida.
Fernandina City Officials’ Tax, Borrow & Spend Approach
Fernandina Beach has earned another distinction that places it within the top five percent of the cities in Florida. Of all the cities in the state, only five percent (or one out of 20) raised its property tax rate this year and also borrowed a significant amount of money. This is a dubious distinction.
Grand Plans: “Re-Imagination Project” at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
A new lobby will greet guests with floor-to-ceiling ocean views. The Beach Club area will be enhanced with an infinity edge pool at the seaside cascading into another large pool offering panoramic oceanfront views. There will also be a new ocean view bar, steak house, sushi/tapas restaurant and pizza shop.
Learn More About Florida’s Coastal Nature
Love nature and being outdoors? Want to better understand Florida’s coastal and marine ecosystem? Take a Florida Master Naturalist course to learn more about Florida’s coastal plants and wildlife.
Amelia Island’s Cozy Winter Deals, Holiday Tours
Amelia is a favorite destination for winter escapes! With mild temperatures, natural beauty, historic charm, and a calendar full of festive events, check out special lodging rates, package deals and upcoming holiday tours to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Travelers Love Amelia Island, Voted in Top 10 US Islands
World-class travel destination, Amelia Island, Florida earns accolades, ranked #8 of the “Top 10 Islands” to visit in the USA. Three island accommodators, Fairbanks House, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, and the Ritz-Carlton, also win awards in their categories.
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Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival Fernandina May 4-6, 2012
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May 2012 Gardening Classes, Continuing Ed in Nassau County, Florida
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Counting Blessings, Amelia Island. Live, Play, Work on Florida Resort Island
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Rainlily Ideal Flowering Plant For Northeast Florida Gardens
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It’s Easy To Grow Mint in Florida, Feeding Hummingbirds
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What’s Happening on Amelia Island? Event News April — June 2012
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GOLF LOVERS: Omni Amelia Island Plantation Among Top Golf Resorts
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Miss Shrimp Festival Scholarship Pageant 2012, Fernandina Beach
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Nassau County Extension Gardening News, Free April Clinics
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