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Natural Asset: Amelia Island State Park on the Southend

Counting Blessings, Amelia Island. Live, Play, Work on Florida Resort Island

We live in a place where people — from all over — spend their vacations. Amelia Island has been recognized by top magazines across the country as a coveted tourist and retirement destination (that’s why the Ritz-Carlton Hotel group chose to come here, isn’t it?) Sprinkle in 13 miles of beaches, endless inland waterways and rivers, and a historic downtown in Fernandina Beach, and you have prize-winning and motivating recipe — for living, playing and working.

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Travelers Love Amelia Island, Voted Top 10 Islands in USA

Travelers Love Amelia Island, Voted in Top 10 US Islands

World-class travel destination, Amelia Island, Florida earns accolades, ranked #8 of the “Top 10 Islands” to visit in the USA. Three island accommodators, Fairbanks House, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge, and the Ritz-Carlton, also win awards in their categories.

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Plum Orchard, Carnegie Mansion Circa 1898 on Cumberland Island, Georgia

Van Tours of Captivating Cumberland, America’s Wilderness Island

The “Lands and Legacies Tour” of Cumberland Island, GA departs depart daily, with vans accessing more remote areas of this wilderness island that, until now, were difficult for the public to reach. Highlights of the tour are Plum Orchard, a Carnegie mansion, the remains of Robert Stafford’s plantation, and “The Settlement,” along with a tiny church that became famous as the location of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s wedding.

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Twinkling Tree Lights Along Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida (photo taken last year)

Fernandina Beach: City Casts Shadows

New and improved businesses brighten our area, provide jobs, and strengthen our local economy. Fernandina Beach city officials should let them shine. The downtown area needs to be bright and cheerful and fun at night.

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Fort Clinch State Park Honors World War II Soldiers

Fort Clinch State Park Honors World War II Soldiers

A great place to be Memorial Day weekend is Fort Clinch State Park, where people can honor what this holiday was intended for and at the same time also enjoy the beach. Learn about the uniforms, weapons, vehicles and lifestyle of soldiers who were part of World War II during the 1940s.

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Shaw Building Centre Street Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach Business Leader, Don Shaw

Successful businessman, Don Shaw, believes in Fernandina Beach. His cup is running over with new ideas, new challenges. Fernandina Beach stands to benefit. “I think Fernandina Beach’s best days are ahead of it,” Shaw says. “It’s a very exciting place to be.”

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Sunrise Bike Ride at the Beach, Amelia Island

Amelia Island Beaches, History, Nature, and Golf

13 miles of lovely beaches, historic district featuring Victorian-era architecture, golfer’s haven and nature lover’s delight, escape to the seashore to relax and de-stress in a small-town environment.

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