Category: Beaches

Amelia Island coastal news & views.

Beach Day Turns Tragic in Fernandina, Teenager Drowns

View Along Fernandina's North Beach, Atlantic Coast (photo Sept. 12, 2023)
View Along Fernandina's North Beach, Atlantic Coast (photo Sept. 12, 2023)

An ocean rescue in Fernandina Beach began on Sept. 13th. Search and recovery effort for missing boy concluded next day.

Independence Day 2023 — July 4th Fireworks And Celebrations

Amelia Island, Florida fireworks in Fernandina Beach. (Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com)

Enjoy the 4th of July “Hometown Celebration” in downtown Fernandina or beach fireworks displays.

“Fireworks Roundup” To Pick Up Beach Trash

Fernandina's Main Beach, Atlantic shoreline, city public beach access. Amelia Island Living magazine photo.
Fernandina's Main Beach

Join volunteer effort to pick up fireworks debris and litter on July 5, 2023 at Amelia Island’s beaches.

State Awards $922,016 To Nassau County, FL For Hurricane Beach Erosion

Amelia Island dune erosion from Hurricane Ian at Nassau County, Florida's American Beach (photo Oct. 1, 2022 by AmeliaIslandLiving.com).
Ian Dune Damage, Nassau County, Florida's American Beach (Photo Oct. 1, 2022)

Florida Senate Bill 4A Awarded Funds For Battered Beaches In 16 Coastal Counties, Including Nassau (Amelia Island)