What’s North America’s most colorful song bird? The male Painted Bunting, vivid blue, red, and green. Lucky Amelia islanders have the opportunity to get a glimpse of this beautiful wild bird species right here in Fernandina Beach.
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Fernandina’s Fabulous For Bike Riding
Pedaling a bicycle at water’s edge right on the beach at low tide is one of the great pleasures of island living. Bike riding on Amelia Island’s wide, flat beaches has caught on with visitors, too.
Amelia Island, Tale of a House Sale
Housing market hurdles include artificially low appraisals, tight credit, and the potential shadow market — more foreclosures. Some homeowners may be shell-shocked to realize how much their home’s value has eroded from peak market prices.
Reflections of 9/11, Fernandina Beach Memorial Service
Across the “land of the free and home of the brave,” in small towns like Fernandina Beach and urban hubs, memorial services were held over the weekend to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America. Representative of the sentiments and ceremonies across the land, citizens and officials came together in Fernandina Beach. A nation reflected on the historic event that changed the world as we knew it.
HIGHLIGHTS: Amelia Island’s Fall Festivals & Events
Blues and jazz music are featured during two music festivals happening on Amelia Island in September and October. Georgia-Florida football game festivities. Cool collector cars on historic Centre Street during 8 Flags Car Show. Don’t miss Fort Clinch’s “History of the American Solider,” a very special November 2011 event.
Amelia Island’s Fall Beach Days, Nature, Outdoors
There’s lots of time to enjoy lazy days at the shore on this northeast Florida barrier island after Labor Day. September historic average temperatures in Fernandina Beach are a high of 85 and evening lows average 73 degrees. Then there’s October, a perfect month for outdoor activities.
Fernandina Beach, Home of the Pirates
Football season starts with the first Friday night home game at Fernandina Beach High School September 2, 2011. SEE 2011 HOME GAME SCHEDULE. Cold Stone Creamery, hot dogs and more will be served at concession stand. Swashbuckling Pirates to also invade the field. Come out and support the team!
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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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