Fernandina’s 8 Flags Car Show

It’s that time of the year, when autumn brings relief from the dog days of summer and humidity recedes here at the coast, a wonderful time for outdoor activities on Amelia Island, Florida. It’s in October each year that a favorite outdoor event occurs in downtown Fernandina. Hundreds of classic collector vehicles and their owners […]

Stalemate Continues, Nassau County Vs. Developers

Editor’s note: Contributing columnist, Steve Nicklas, expresses his views and insight on various topics in Marketplace column. ___STEVE’S MARKETPLACE___ It looked like a perfect solution. A mammoth, mixed-use development would be built to inject energy into a flagging Nassau County economy like a vitamin B-12 shot. A harsh economic recession was ending. And county officials […]

Playing Pétanque Along The River

A top autumn outdoor event on Amelia Island happens at the riverfront in downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Growth Spurs New Restaurants & More From Yulee To Fernandina

Did anyone envision a restaurant with a rooftop bar in Yulee? Yeah, that’s like saying you predicted the growth we are now experiencing. But with growth comes some sporty amenities for local people.