Amelia Island Living & Travel eMagazine

“Nights of Lights” Holiday Festival. A Bright Idea For Downtown Fernandina?

Steve Nicklas — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:14:16 +0000

Imagine this: white lights outline and silhouette the historic city of Fernandina Beach from the ground to the rooftops. Pipe in holiday music (by reactivating the in-ground sound system) and you have a winter wonderland -- without the snow, along historic Centre Street. Read more about an idea for a holiday festival featuring glowing lights on downtown buildings.

June 2013 Free Plant Clinics & Landscape Matters Class Offered by Nassau County Extension

Rebecca Jordi — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:21:19 +0000

Attend free plant clinics offered by the Nassau County Extension office in Yulee. Bring plant samples with problems for diagnosis. Learn about how to add seasonal color to your landscape with a free "Landscape Matters" class on annuals. Master Gardeners are on phone duty every Friday, call with your questions, 904-491-7340.

Change Coming To Fernandina’s Boardwalk By The Sea, Main Beach Park

W. B. Lawson — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:31:27 +0000

If you’re the nostalgic type, stroll along the weathered wood boardwalk that has been at Fernandina's Main Beach park for at least 20 years. Enjoy the existing beachscape as it is during the summer of 2013, since change is coming to Main Beach Park after Labor Day.

Bike, Hike, Run on New 6.2 Mile Amelia Island Trail

W. B. Lawson — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:49:56 +0000

Bike riding has become one of the most popular leisure (and fitness) activities on Amelia Island in northeast Florida enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. Natural areas for biking are on the beach around low tide, Egans Greenway and within Fort Clinch State Park. BUT WAIT! An exciting new trail debuts in May 2013. The "Amelia Island Trail," a 6 mile biking and pedestrian trail (off-road, paved, 10-feet wide), is ready for action.

Fernandina’s 50th SHRIMP FESTIVAL 2013 Parade Highlights: Photo Gallery

W. B. Lawson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:03:12 +0000

The festivities in Fernandina have already begun with the Shrimp Festival Parade held April 27th. See Amelia Island Living’s photo gallery of parade highlights featuring 40 images. The 50th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is May 3-5, 2013. A "Shrimp Boat Sunset Concert” is a new feature this year, Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 6 pm.