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Fernandina Beach, Home to the Pirates

Fernandina Beach, Home of the Pirates

Football season starts with the first Friday night home game at Fernandina Beach High School September 2, 2011. SEE 2011 HOME GAME SCHEDULE. Cold Stone Creamery, hot dogs and more will be served at concession stand. Swashbuckling Pirates to also invade the field. Come out and support the team!

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Pepper's Mexican Grill & Cantina on Centre Street, Fernandina Beach

Recipe For Success? Pepper’s Mexican Grill & Cantina, Fernandina Beach

With good food, generous portions and reasonable prices, appears Pepper’s has found the recipe for success in Fernandina Beach -– a good value along with festive atmosphere.

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Fernandina Beach High School Mighty Pirates Marching Band

Fernandina Beach High School Band Yard Sale

Here’s an opportunity to get rid of some clutter and at the same time do a good deed. The Fernandina Beach High School Band is collecting items for a fundraising YARD SALE August 6, 2011. They’re making “house calls” around the local community to pick up donated items leading up to the sale.

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Evening on Historic Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida

Old-fashioned 4th of July Holiday in Historic Fernandina

Happening 4th of July weekend on Amelia Island: Jimmy Parish & the Ocean Waves will create a Margaritaville vibe in this Victorian-era riverfront city with a free concert July 1. Stars & Stripes Freedom Festival July 4, 2011 in Fernandina. Parade on Centre Street, fireworks at Fernandina’s riverfront and Ritz-Carlton oceanfront.

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4 Orange Premium Vodka Made in Florida, Naturally

Made in America From Oranges, Florida’s Vodka

Where better than Florida, top producer of orange juice, to squeeze out another fruit-based product to quench thirst? 4 Orange Premium Vodka is produced from four varieties of oranges – Valencia, Temple, Parson Brown and Hamlin and it’s all orange and all natural. With its refreshing citrus taste, this vodka certainly puts a new meaning on “getting juiced up.”

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Florida House Inn, Fernandina Beach Circa 1857

AMELIA ISLAND: So What’s New Since Last Summer?

Haven’t been on Amelia Island since last summer or planning a first trip? For those unlocking the door to a summer beach escape, check out these tidbits about new stuff around Fernandina and the beaches. Welcome back to returning visitors, and greetings to newcomers!

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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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