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Amelia Island Lighthouse is Oldest in Florida Built in 1838

Amelia Island Lighthouse is Oldest in Florida Built in 1838

Fernandina Beach is home to the Amelia Island Lighthouse, perched above Egans Creek, guiding mariners since before Florida was a state. Designed by Winslow Lewis, the Amelia Island Lighthouse circa 1838 has a double-walled tower and Third-Order Fresnel lens.

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Florida Real Estate Sales

Florida Real Estate Buyers Push Sales Higher for Condos and Homes in January 2011

Florida condo sales soared in January 2011 compared to last year. Home buying up, too.

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Fort Clinch State Park Fishing Pier, Amelia Island, Florida

FORT CLINCH: Free Kids’ Fishing Clinic, Eco-Volunteers Needed

Free salt water fishing, free rod & reels, and free hotdogs, too! Fishing fun in Fernandina.

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Should City of Fernandina Beach Use Facebook?

Should City of Fernandina Use Facebook, Social Media?

“To be or not to be” on Facebook, that is the question Fernandina Beach city officials are pondering.

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Amelia Garden Show, Central Park, Fernandina Beach

Book & Film Festivals, Amelia Island Garden Show

Island celebrates books, film, flowers and more.

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Couple Walks Empty Pink Sky Beach Amelia Island, Florida in Fernandina. Photo AmeliaIslandLiving.com

Sweet Deals: Surprise Your Honey With Amelia Island Valentine’s Getaway

Beach bonfires, wine, chocolates, champagne, strawberries, flowers, gourmet dinners, horse & carriage rides, horseback riding on the beach, and more being offered to entice you to experience Amelia Island for a February escape. AMELIAISLANDLIVING.COM

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Take Hike or Bike Ride in Egans Greenway

Enjoy Nature Hike or Bike Ride in Egans Greenway

Egans Greenway is a natural area encompassing over 300 acres on Amelia Island, managed by the city of Fernandina Beach, Florida. Native flora and fauna can be observed in Egans Greenway. It’s a peaceful place to spend some quality time outdoors, and there’s seasonal variation of the landscape. Grassy trails are perfect for a nature [...]

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