Amelia Island Tourism: A Year of Growth

Spending at tourism-related businesses in Nassau County, Florida accounts for 36 percent of the county’s taxable sales. The 2011 fiscal year marked the second consecutive year for increases in both tourism demand and revenue on Amelia Island.

WEEKEND: Small-town Holiday Traditions in Fernandina Beach

In life, family traditions endure through generations, from recipes cooked, special crafts made, the gathering of relatives, and other actions that become rituals over time. Just like families, communities also have their own. The first weekend in December each year is one filled with small-town holiday traditions, including Friday’s “Christmas Glow Night” when luminaries line 2-miles of Atlantic Avenue.

Positive News For Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate Market, Economy

The Jacksonville, Florida housing market has been ranked #4 of the “Top 20 Healthiest Housing Markets” in the USA by Builder magazine. Furthermore, the metropolitan area is poised to “fare better in its economic recovery than most of the rest of the state over the next three years.” Locally here in Fernandina Beach, new construction activity is beginning to sprout once again.

Fort Clinch Event: History of the American Soldier

A fantastic opportunity awaits at Fort Clinch State Park, a special once-a-year event to remember and honor veterans while experiencing a timeline of American soldiers throughout history. Browse military displays, watch firing demonstrations of vintage weapons, and interact with living historians on November 12, 2011.