Amelia Island Living & Travel eMagazine

Amelia Island February 2012 Events

Amelia Island News Wire — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:21:29 +0000

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.

DEAL SEEKERS: House Hunters Eye Florida Real Estate

Amelia Island News Wire — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:49:37 +0000

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.

Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate News

W. B. Lawson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:54:29 +0000

There's positive housing market news being reported for the calendar year recently ended. "Real estate sales in Amelia Island Plantation experienced a significant increase over the previous two years. Overall sales in terms of dollar volume finished at just under 55 million dollars for 2011," according to a recent report.

Dreaming of a Beach Home? Logistics, Logistics, Logistics

W. B. Lawson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:08:19 +0000

Reach for the beach, not just for a vacation. Living in your dream place before retirement is not so far fetched anymore, with the mobile internet, the flexibility of telecommuting, and an easy access airport nearby. CNN host, Erin Burnett, just spent time here in northeast Florida and thinks Jacksonville International may "be the best airport in America."

Florida Cities Dominate Gains in Home Listing Prices Says Realtor.com

W. B. Lawson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:15:38 +0000

Florida cities dominated the top ten list of the highest home listing price gains nationwide during the one year period December 2010 through December 2011, according to Realtor.com. Seven Florida cities are on this top 10 list, with gains in listing prices ranging from +16% to +32.5%, far above the US national median list price gain of +5.03%.

Amelia Island’s 2012 Top Annual Events Calendar

Amelia Island News Wire — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:32 +0000

SAVE THE DATES! A glimpse of Amelia Island's fun festivals and top events of 2012. The Isle of Eight Flags SHRIMP FESTIVAL and the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance are the top tourist attractions bringing crowds during springtime. A new WINE FESTIVAL will be held this year in October at the Fernandina riverfront.

Pension Obligations, A Financial Tsunami Upon Us

Steve Nicklas — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:53:34 +0000

A financial tsunami is upon us. In case after case, in place after place, pension obligations (liabilities) are suffocating cities, counties and states. Small towns along the Jacksonville beaches and in Fernandina Beach are experiencing such plights. They are facing unworkable calculations with their public pension plans.

Highlights of March 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

W. B. Lawson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:23:55 +0000

AN EVENT THAT DELIVERS THE WOW FACTOR: Tickets are on sale for Amelia Island's signature March event, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, a rare collector car show recognized as one of the best of its kind in the world. Plan to be on Amelia Island this spring for this sensational glimpse of automotive history. March 9 - 11, 2012 at the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton and Golf Club of Amelia at Summer Beach.

The Changing Retail Scene Around Fernandina: Doors Opening, Closing

Steve Nicklas — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:43:44 +0000

Longtime stalwarts, Kmart and Food Lion, are both closing on Amelia Island. But as one door closes, another one opens. Kohl’s and T.J. Maxx are opening in the new shopping plaza along A1A near the island. Plus, another Publix supermarket is taking up residence there.

Tebow Should Have Been A Jaguar

Steve Nicklas — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:30:09 +0000

Tebow is the inspirational and heartwarming story of this NFL season."I'm just so blessed to be able to play quarterback for the Denver Broncos," he said after his dazzling win over the Steelers. And to think he could have been talking about the Jacksonville Jaguars.

2012 Horticulture Advice for Nassau County, Florida Residents

Rebecca Jordi — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:51:30 +0000

GARDENING NEWS: Nassau County Master Gardeners will be at the Yulee Extension office every Friday during calendar year 2012, from 10 am until 2 pm to answer horticulture questions. They will also receive any horticulture samples of problems experienced by homeowners and can conduct soil pH testing.

Amelia Island Restaurant Week Deals January 2012

Amelia Island News Wire — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:14:29 +0000

Amelia Island serves up dining deals during a delectable showcase of island hot spots for food and fun in January 2012. Amelia Island Restaurant Week features 23 different island restaurants, ranging from fine dining to flip-flop friendly, with 3-course price fixed menus.