The 4th Annual Island Hop Craft Beer Fest is just around the corner, and it's going to be an unforgettable event!
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Downtown Fernandina Beach will soon be buzzing with excitement as over 130,000 people return to Centre Street for a weekend of entertainment, live music, family friendly activities, and – best of all – shrimp.
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Once the lights are all put away and the shrimp has been dropped, it’s time for our favorite week of the year—Amelia Island Restaurant Week!
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What are you doing on New Year’s Eve?
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Looking out over the lawn of Central Park in Fernandina Beach, Florida last Saturday, October 7th, it was clear that the party had arrived.
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Mark your calendars for the Island Hop Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, October 7th, 2023!
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If you are a native Floridian, you’re undoubtedly familiar with hurricane prep. While locals know it is quite rare for a hurricane to make landfall in Northeast Florida, it is still important to always have a plan. If you’re new to the area or have never experienced a hurricane, don’t fear. We have put together a helpful guide on how to stay safe and prepared in the event of a storm.
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Whether you’re planning for a relaxing day with a picnic on the beach or exploring some of the history of Amelia Island, there is a lot to do in Fernandina Beach.
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Every fall, Jacksonville comes through with some of the best pumpkin patches in the Sunshine State.
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Fall means back to school, cooler weather, upcoming holidays, and plenty of opportunities for fun fall weekends in Fernandina. This fall, grab some friends or bring your family to Fernandina Beach for a relaxing weekend or a few days full of excitement.
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With football season around the corner, sports fans across the country are beginning to predict the outcome of this fall’s upcoming games. Fans and players are hoping the Jags can begin a turnaround at the start of next season.
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If you’re looking to try something new this summer, head to Fernandina Beach! Take a stroll down Fernandina Beach Main Street for food and shopping, or spend the day outdoors at the Fernandina Farmers Market. You can pay a visit to any of Fernandina’s beach front parks to enjoy some time in the sun, or take a kayak tour to get out on the water. Fernandina Beach will also host a few fun events this summer such as concerts and festivals.
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Memorial Day is an American holiday that takes place on the last Monday of May and honors the U.S. military personnel who have died serving in the United States armed forces. This year, Memorial Day takes place on Monday, May 30th, and there are plenty of ways to honor this day while spending time with friends and family.
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The Players Championship was first played in 1974, and since has become one of the PGA Tour’s most sought after titles. The tournament is played at the TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, however, Florida’s unpredictable weather has caused some issues for this year’s Players Championship.
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The Garden Club of Jacksonville, strives to help members of the Jacksonville community connect to preserve green spaces throughout the city. The Garden Club dates back to the spring of 1922, when Ninah May Holden Cummer gathered a group of friends to start an organization that would celebrate the creation of a more beautiful Jacksonville.
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Get ready for Christmas at Downtown Fernandina Beach’s Annual Black Friday Pajama Party! The pajama party takes place on November 26th at multiple downtown stores and is open to all ages.
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Head into the back of your closet and pull out your favorite ugly sweater—the holiday season is finally here! We don’t know about you, but we love to mix in festive classics with new traditions every year: here are a few ways to celebrate the holidays in Fernandina Beach.
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North Atlantic right whales are baleen whales, meaning they have bristly baleen teeth used to collect small crustaceans. Right whales can weigh up to 140,000 pounds and grow to 52 feet in length, with a lifespan of up to 70 years. They are easily identifiable by the white calluses on their heads and a lack of a dorsal fin on their backs. These whales are one of the world’s most endangered whale species with only about 400 individuals remaining, which can partially be credited to whale hunting that dates back to the 1890s.
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It is the perfect season to gather family together to enjoy cooler weather, quality time and play some classic backyard games—with an autumnal twist…
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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Hop to the Island Hop Craft Beer Fest on September 18th, from 1PM to 5 PM to sample local and regional brews! Not to mention the amazing food trucks and live music, it’s going to be a party…
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