Archive | February, 2012
Silt Being Dredged at Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina (February 2012)

Fernandina Beach and “Prudent Man Theory”

By on 02/28/2012 in Marketplace by Steve Nicklas

Applying the “prudent man theory” to issues facing the city of Fernandina Beach. “What would a prudent man (or woman) do?” Steve Nicklas discusses the library, Fernandina waterfront and marina silt, and city government.

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Amelia Island New Home Under Construction in Fernandina Beach.

Southeast USA Housing Market Turnaround?

By on 02/22/2012 in Amelia Island Real Estate, Marketplace by Steve Nicklas

When the strategist who publishes the “Gloom, Boom & Doom Report” raves about the housing market in the southeastern U.S., you feel like you have to listen. Marc Faber, acclaimed editor of the often negative but always provocative report, says housing in many southeastern locations is among “the most attractive assets in the world.”

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Amelia Island birds, birdwatching, Wild Amelia Nature Festival

Wild Amelia Nature Festival 2012

By on 02/09/2012 in Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors

Are you a nature lover? Do you love taking photos of nature? Well then, plan to attend the Wild Amelia Nature Festival happening in May 2012 (plus special FREE “Wild Nite” seminars being held monthly in Fernandina Beach leading up to the event). Learn about Amelia Island’s birds and lots more!

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Crape Myrtle Trees Amelia Island, Florida

WANTED: “Florida-Friendly” Yards in Nassau County! FREE Gardening Clinics

By on 02/09/2012 in Northeast Florida Gardening

Rebecca Jordi, Nassau County Extension Director, will teach Crape Myrtle pruning, fertilization, and pest management at free gardening clinic (also see more about other FREE gardening clinics). Are you a Florida-Friendly gardener? Nassau County Extension is looking for yards to recognize, find out more about program.

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City of Fernandina Beach Marina near public boat ramp

City of Fernandina’s “Fluid” Budget

By on 02/09/2012 in Marketplace by Steve Nicklas

For several years, Fernandina Beach city officials have operated a “fluid” budget instead of a finite one. This apparently means that taxpayer money can flow from one category to another, with nary a ripple. This is opposite of a finite and specific budget, with balanced figures on each side of the ledger.

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Fort Clinch State Park Living History Re-enactment Flag Raising Ceremony

Amelia Island February 2012 Events

By on 02/02/2012 in Amelia Island Travel News

February 2012 events include the Amelia Island Book Festival, a special “Leap Year Wine Dinner” at Omni Amelia Island Plantation and Zukerman ChamberPlayers concert. Also, living history at Fort Clinch, Artrageous Artwalk, and museum presentation about Amelia Island’s “Beach Lady.” Hoyt House features a Murder Mystery dinner.

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People are looking to move to FLORIDA, says Trulia Movers Report

DEAL SEEKERS: House Hunters Eye Florida Real Estate

By on 02/02/2012 in Amelia Island Real Estate

INSIDE SCOOP: Where do today’s homebuyers and renters want to live TOMORROW? FLORIDA, FLORIDA, FLORIDA. Of the top 10 US metros where demand among online house hunters is strongest, seven are located in the Sunshine State according to Trulia’s Metro Movers Winter 2012 Report.

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