A Plea to Our Community

Judie Mackie — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:45:42 +0000

I have a plea for our community: Our historic downtown is the heart of Fernandina Beach and right now, that heart is breaking

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Three Markets in Fernandina this Week

ameliaprivateeye — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:18:54 +0000

Three markets in Fernandina this week. A farmers' market Saturday, an arts market Saturday, and a farmers' market will be open on Wednesday on Amelia Island.

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Tommy Peacock Band at Sounds

ameliaprivateeye — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:11:41 +0000

Join us in Fernandina Beach for the Tommy Peacock Band at Sounds on Centre. This is a free, family-friendly concert downtown on June 6, 2025.

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Locals do not Want Paid Parking

ameliaprivateeye — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:06:52 +0000

As a homeowner in Fernandina Beach, I am writing to voice my strong opposition to the proposed paid parking. Locals do not want paid parking in our hometown.

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Fernandina Grocery Gap

ameliaprivateeye — Mon, 26 May 2025 23:38:53 +0000

Winn Dixie is closing, so Fernandina Beach will have no major grocery for about 6-months. Who is affected, and what will help you get through the inconvenience

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Amelia Island Summer Camps

ameliaprivateeye — Mon, 26 May 2025 20:31:04 +0000

School's out and Amelia Island offers exciting activities like surfing, theater, robotics, and kayaking. Here's your guide to Amelia Island summer camps for 2025

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Make Music 2025

ameliaprivateeye — Wed, 21 May 2025 23:54:23 +0000

Make Music 2025 is the first of an annual event celebrating all genres of music with musicians from all of Nassau County, Florida.

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Dining

ameliaprivateeye — Fri, 16 May 2025 18:36:16 +0000

Amelia Island is known as a great beach and history destination, but dining in Fernandina Beach is a fantastic gastronomical adventure of its own.

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2nd Annual Dance and Jazz Party Cruise

ameliaprivateeye — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:41:29 +0000

Join the fun on the high seas with the Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band featuring Bonnie Eisele on their 2nd annual Dance and Jazz Party Cruise.

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Southern Sophistication: Shrimp, Swigs & Bar-B-Q

ameliaprivateeye — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:50:26 +0000

Join Amelia River Cruises & Charters for Southern charm at its finest with their Southern Sophistication: Skewers, Swigs & Bar-B-Q. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the waterways of Amelia and Cumberland Islands, this two-hour cruise promises an unforgettable evening of live music, culinary delights, playful wildlife, and scenic beauty.…

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Who Are the 2024 Fernandina City Commissioner Candidates

ameliaprivateeye — Fri, 10 May 2024 16:02:05 +0000

Who Are the 2024 Fernandina City Commissioner Candidates? Who is representing me at this point in the upcoming election? Not one damn candidate!!!

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No Farmers Market During Shrimp Festival

ameliaprivateeye — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:44:23 +0000

There is no farmers market during Shrimp Festival, but the arts market and the farmers market will be back on May 11, 2024, on Amelia Island.

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2024 is a New Year

ameliaprivateeye — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:29:57 +0000

2024 is a new year. We're embracing time as a precious commodity. We're exposing hidden gems, must-do events, and things that reflect the beauty of community.

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Northeast Florida Surfboard Giveaway

ameliaprivateeye — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:38:50 +0000

Local Shaper creates nine boards for a Jacksonville bank and Northeast Florida surfboard giveaway contest.

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Final Sounds on Centre for 2022

ameliaprivateeye — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:52:45 +0000

Bring your dancing shoes and lawn chairs for a great time dancing in the streets and members of the Fernandina Pirates Club.

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Fernandina Beach’s Fall Book Sale 2022

ameliaprivateeye — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:55:25 +0000

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s Fall Book Sale for 2022 will be held October 20-21-22 at the Peck Gym., 510 S. 10th St, in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

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Tango Argentina at the Ritz Amelia Island

Editor — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:28:13 +0000

Tango Argentina is a stunning production that explores tango through unique choreography and improvised elements performed by dancers and musicians from Argentina.

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Valentines Day or Super Bowl; Your Favorite?

Judie Mackie — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 02:36:35 +0000

Where can I shop for both a Valentine's Day gift for my sweetheart and buy food for the Super Bowl?

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February at The Tavern

Editor — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:14:21 +0000

The Tavern by AIBC is celebrating the month of love by brewing up wonderful offerings. The brewpub will host a Valentine's Day pairing dinner on February 14, and

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Amelia Island Sets the Table for Annual Restaurant Week

Editor — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:05:59 +0000

Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island is setting the table for the 14th Annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week, Jan. 21-30.

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Farmers Market Open Rain or Shine

Judie Mackie — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:15:39 +0000

Fernandina Beach's downtown farmers market, The Fernandina Beach Market Place, will be open rain or shine.

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Beer & G-Strings Concert 2021

Editor — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:44:36 +0000

The 2021 Beer & G-Strings concert features the Christiania Trio, violinist Philip Pan, violinist Chee Yun, cellist Andres Diaz and pianist Elizabeth Pridgen.

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Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Judie Mackie — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 21:04:18 +0000

What's up your butt? Did you know March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month?

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City Commission Meets 03-02-21

ameliaprivateeye — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:46:37 +0000

Will the City Commissioners approve Sounds on Centre scheduled to occur beginning April 2, 2021?

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Farmers and Arts Markets Open Saturday

Judie Mackie — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:42:15 +0000

Mushrooms are back, Me, Myself and Pies returns, and Joy of Garlic is back this week. The Artists are back this week, too.

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