Category: Spring

SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS — Springtime topics, events & news.

Memorial Day 2023 Ceremony Downtown To Honor The Fallen

Memorial Day Ceremony, downtown Fernandina Beach. Flag half-staff at monument, foot of Centre Street. Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com
Fernandina's Memorial Day Ceremony this year will begin at 11 a.m. Mon., May 29, 2023.

This year’s event is Monday, May 29, 2023, hosted by Fernandina’s American Legion Post 54.

Digital Currency Idea Has Hit A Snag In Florida

Florida's Governor DeSantis signed digital currency legislation (press conference photo posted on social media, May 12, 2023).

CBDC — A Central Bank Digital Currency could become an infringement on your rights.

Springtime Event May 2023 — Wild Amelia Nature Festival

Great Horned Owl Juvenile. Fort Clinch State Park (Photo: March 2023 by AmeliaIslandLiving.com).
Great Horned Owl Juvenile. Fort Clinch State Park (Photo: March 2023 by AmeliaIslandLiving.com).

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is happening this year May 19-21, 2023.

Highlights of 2023 Shrimp Festival In Fernandina, “Home Of The Pirates”

Riverfront stage photo, Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, downtown Fernandina. Image by Amelia Island Living eMagazine.
Free Concerts At Riverfront Stage, Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, Downtown Fernandina

Fernandina’s huge Festival the first weekend in May celebrates the city’s shrimping history and kicks off with Thursday parade. Festival features fireworks, food, fabulous fine arts & crafts show, free concerts & more.