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

Amelia Island February 2012 Events

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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Le Clos, French Restaurant in Fernandina Beach's Downtown Historic District

Amelia Island Restaurant Week Deals January 2012

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.

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Oceanfront Golf at Omni Amelia Island Plantation

Florida Governor Trumpets Expansion at Omni Amelia Island Plantation

Florida’s Governor Rick Scott came to Amelia Island last week to trumpet the Omni’s expansion plans at Amelia Island Plantation. The $85 million project will enhance many of the Plantation’s amenities. The project will create jobs, tax revenues, and a feeling of prosperity for Nassau County. It is encouraging when billionaire businessman and Omni owner, Robert Rowling, invests in your area.

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Christmastime in Downtown Fernandina's Historic District

Historic District Holidays 2011, Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island

The holiday season in Fernandina’s downtown historic district is a time when another layer of quaintness veils the town like a vintage lace shawl. Window shopping along Fernandina’s Centre Street reveals more than the goods inside. Look at the window reflections to see the images of historic buildings across the street, a looking-glass to the past.

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Pet Parade of Paws Historic Fernandina Beach December Event

Amelia Island’s December 2011 Calendar of Holiday Events

Enjoy a peek inside select historic homes in Fernandina decked out for the holidays. Attend “A Christmas Story” performance or culinary fair, “Taste of Amelia.” Holiday Light Parade plus adorable pets will also march in the Parade of Paws, dressed up for their walk down historic Centre Street. See more events.

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Beach bonfires, s'mores, hot chocolate, telescopes for star gazing can be had at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2011 Events

RITZY HOLIDAYS — During Christmastime, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island hosts special dining experiences followed by gala New Year’s Eve celebrations (including a ball), to welcome 2012 at this oceanfront resort. The seaside resort glitters with over 200,000 lights including a 40 foot tree. See December 2011 Ritz-Carlton events calendar.

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The Spa & Shops Village at Omni Amelia Island Plantation

Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Holiday Events 2011

A holiday celebration at The Spa & Shops features live entertainment, horse and carriage rides, train rides, stilt walkers, pictures with Santa Claus, and the lighting of 35-foot Christmas tree. Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dining.

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