Thursday September 9th 2010

‘Island Perspective’ Archives

Shoreline Silhouettes, Amelia Island, Florida

Shoreline Silhouettes, Amelia Island, Florida

On a sultry summer evening, take a walk on the beach during the transition from sunset to twilight to dusk. It's a very tranquil time on Amelia Island, Florida. [Read More]

MOMENTS IN HISTORY: Gregor MacGregor Captures Amelia Island, Florida

MOMENTS IN HISTORY: Gregor MacGregor Captures Amelia Island, Florida

193 years ago, Gregor MacGregor captured Amelia Island from Spain. Soon after, pirate Luis Aury took control. Then the US purged the island. [Read More]

VIDEO: “How Many Millions of Gallons?” Amelia Island Protest

VIDEO: “How Many Millions of Gallons?” Amelia Island Protest

People in America & across the globe, young & old, came together to hold hands at beaches around the world. VIDEO Amelia Island, Florida. [Read More]

Is Your Body Beach Ready? The Dr. Oz BEACH Diet

Is Your Body Beach Ready? The Dr. Oz BEACH Diet

Slim down this summer! Whether you're a beach dweller here on Amelia Island, Florida or will vacation at the beach, check out Dr. Oz’s B.E.A.C.H. body diet. [Read More]

Gulf Stream May Divert Oil Spill From Northeast Florida. Computer Simulation Encouraging

Gulf Stream May Divert Oil Spill From Northeast Florida. Computer Simulation Encouraging

NORTHEAST FLORIDA: Jacksonville area (Amelia Island) has lowest probability of oil spill impacting beaches of Florida's coastal cities. [Read More]

VIDEO: Swimming Atlantic Coast, 2010 Amelia Island Ed Gaw Open Water Challenge

VIDEO: Swimming Atlantic Coast, 2010 Amelia Island Ed Gaw Open Water Challenge

Wearing yellow swim caps, Amelia Island Ed Gaw Open Water Challenge swimmers jumped into the ocean together this morning. WATCH VIDEO [Read More]

Amelia Island is for Artists: Spend Some Creative “Island Time”

Amelia Island is for Artists: Spend Some Creative “Island Time”

With about a dozen art galleries as well as resident artists, Amelia Island has its very own artist colony to enrich and color our lives. Find out about artist workshops... [Read More]

Amelia Island Rides Video: Enjoy a Ride on the Island

Amelia Island Rides Video: Enjoy a Ride on the Island

Watch "AMELIA ISLAND RIDES," a new video featuring scenes around the island and various types of rides. No matter your speed, Amelia Island’s got your ride. [Read More]

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Amelia Island Family Travel Video: Quality Time With The Kids

Amelia Island Family Travel Video: Quality Time With The Kids

Looking for a family vacation spot at the beach? Watch a family with 3 kids experience Amelia Island in northeast [Read More]

Amelia Island Turtle Trot: Walk, Run, Have Fun & Help Sea Turtles

Amelia Island Turtle Trot: Walk, Run, Have Fun & Help Sea Turtles

The whole family can have fun, walk or run for Amelia Island's sea turtles. Turn out Sat., September 4, 2010, a Labor [Read More]

Landmarks: Fernandina’s Famous Bar, The Palace Saloon

Landmarks: Fernandina’s Famous Bar, The Palace Saloon

In 1903, The Palace opened on Amelia Island, Florida offering "libations."  Fernandina's famous bar, The Palace [Read More]

Amelia Island Events Benefit Locals, Attract Tourists & New Residents

Amelia Island Events Benefit Locals, Attract Tourists & New Residents

Fernandina Beach has pristine beaches and a marina on the busy Intracoastal Waterway. It also has culture, with a [Read More]

Pruning Palms. Winged Ants or Termites? Centipedegrass

Pruning Palms. Winged Ants or Termites? Centipedegrass

Rebecca Jordi, Horticultural Agent with Nassau County, Florida Extension, answers gardening questions. LANDSCAPE [Read More]

Omni Hotels & Resorts to Purchase Distinguished Amelia Island Plantation

Omni Hotels & Resorts to Purchase Distinguished Amelia Island Plantation

Omni Hotels & Resorts expects to take over full ownership and operation of Amelia Island Plantation in northeast [Read More]

Wild Beach Morning Glories Along Amelia Island Coastal Dunes

Wild Beach Morning Glories Along Amelia Island Coastal Dunes

Long green trails veil the dunes, accented with purple splashes of color. Beach morning glories (also called railroad [Read More]