Amelia Island Living.com

Fernandina Beach Noise Ordinance Whiplash

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:41:40 PST

A recent development in Fernandina Beach with a restrictive and punitive noise ordinance is already causing a whiplash of negativity. Recent letters to the News-Leader include tourist complaints that revolve around the city’s new noise ordinance. Yes, we need a noise ordinance for order and...

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Explore Barrier Islands Near Amelia: Talbot Islands, Cumberland

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:45:29 PST

It's easy to island hop around the Amelia Island area. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Amelia Island is uniquely situated so visitors (and residents) can easily explore several barrier islands, snugly tucked together for easy logistical access. Slightly north of Amelia is Cumberland Island, GA (a...

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R.I.P.: Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fernandina Beach

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:36:49 PDT

Haunts like the Palace Saloon and Florida House Inn have spirits to drink, and stories of other spirits, too. Ghost stories are in no shortage here on Amelia Island, Florida. But what about the island's ancient cemeteries, do spirits roam there? Called "beautiful woods" by the Spanish,...

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NORTH FLORIDA: Rain Lilies, Crazy Ants, Gardening Tips

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:38:02 PDT

Rain lilies can be planted year round in north Florida and thrive in conditions not favorable for true garden lilies. They produce lush clumps of foliage in the fall when the weather is cool. “This group of charming bulbs, also known as pink fairy lilies, Zephyr lilies, and rain lilies is...

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BAD IDEA: Fernandina, Nassau County Recreational Fees

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:47:33 PDT

Since when did the city and county have to “make” money on services they provide? Government is not a for-profit entity. Government is designed to provide public services to residents -- trash pickup, road maintenance, police and fire protection, etc. Do officials feel they need to “turn a...

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FLOWERING FERNANDINA: Blossoming Grass Roots Effort

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:32:35 PDT

Fall is in the air and it’s time for the flowers to bloom in downtown Fernandina Beach. “Flowering Fernandina” is a blossoming grassroots effort to instill beauty through bountiful flowers in the historic downtown area. It has been embraced by city officials, business owners, and...

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HALLOWEEN TRICKERY: Amelia Island, Florida

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:25:00 PDT

An Amelia Island Halloween When you carve a pumpkin with children or grandkids, that first whiff of pumpkin pulp hits you. It's a smell that triggers memories of our own childhood. Carving the jack-o-lantern and baking the pumpkin seeds is a seasonal ritual in many homes....

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FOOTBALL ISLAND: Florida-Georgia Fans on Amelia Island

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:16:16 PDT

It's "Football Island" here the weekend of the Florida- Georgia college game. Dubbed "the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," it's a big deal on Amelia Island. We've got both Dawg and Gator fans here. (Some call Amelia Island "Georgia" with a Florida address.) Party at the Frat Bash,...

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