For as long as people have lived on Amelia Island, they have told stories about the land. Join us on an exploration of Amelia Island's appearances in popular fiction, from William Bartram to Pippi Longstocking and John Grisham. This exhibit examines what has drawn creatives to Amelia Island, and how the stories we tell about our island […]
AGENDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY BOARDREGULAR MEETINGNOVEMBER 1, 20235:00 PMCITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS204 ASH STREETFERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 1. CALL TO ORDER2. ROLL CALL3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES4.1 OCTOBER 4, 2023 MEETING MINUTES5. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA6. OLD BUSINESS6.1 LOT C & D PARKING PLAN7. NEW BUSINESS7.1 LOT C […]
Fernandina Beach - Beats & Eats Friday Nov 3 2023 Live Music with Sam McDonald & Patrick Haynes at The Boathouse 6-10pm Live Music with John Springer at The Crap Trap 6:30-9:30pm Live Music with Kevan Wilson at Disco Witch Brewery 6pm Live Music with Soundwavz at The Green Turtle 7-11pm Live Music with Andrew […]
Please join us for another insightful Happy Patriot Hour on Monday, November 6th, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm (NOTE THE TIME – Dave will speak at 5:00PM) at Walkers Landing, 70 Marsh Creek Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Meet like-minded friends & neighbors as we discuss Populist Economics, Russia, Ukraine, China, our education system, and […]
The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal waters off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and nurse their young. With less than 350 remaining, this family fun event raises awareness of the threats to right whales and how we can help […]
Hometown favorite Les DeMerle, the legendary drummer who puts the energizer bunny to shame, celebrates yet another birthday by doing what he loves to do best — perform with vocalist Bonnie Eisele, his wife and co-founder of the Amelia Island Jazz Festival. Join us to celebrate Les DeMerle's birthday with a sensational Jazz Party Show […]
AGENDAFERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSIONÂ WORKSHOPNOVEMBER 7, 20235:00 PMCITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS204 ASH STREETFERNANDINA BEACH, FL 320341. CALL TO ORDER2. ROLL CALL3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. PRESENTATION5. DISCUSSION5.1 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND HISTORIC DISTRICT COUNCIL - VARIANCEPROCEDURES - Discuss moving the Board of Adjustment and Historic District Council variance requests to the oversight of the City Commission. This […]
Please join us for another insightful Happy Patriot Hour on Monday, November 6th, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm (Note the extended duration to give our speaker adequate time) at Walkers Landing, 70 Marsh Creek Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Meet like-minded friends & neighbors as we discuss Populist Economics, Russia, Ukraine, China, our education system, and […]
"It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play," is adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, […]
Fernandina Beach - Beats & Eats Friday Nov 10 2023 Live Music with Hupp & Ray Trio at The American Legion 7-10pm Live Music with Kevan Wilson at Artes Pizza 5-8pm Live Music with Amy Vickery at The Boathouse 6-10pm Live Music with John Springer at The Crap Trap 6:30-9:30pm Live Music with Brad Wells […]
"Dance & Jazz Party Cruise" Join The Fun on the High Seas! With the Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band featuring Bonnie Eisele Special events only for our exclusive group include Dancing and Shows nightly, plus a New Orleans Jazz Party, a Celebrating Sinatra Night, a VIP Cocktail Party, Meet and Greet the Band, and much more... Don’t […]
Below are public meetings scheduled for the week of November 13 - November 17, 2023 Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please review our website calendar for up-to-date information Meeting agendas can be located here. Meeting Date Location Board of County Commissioners Monday, November 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 […]
3rd on 3rd Lecture Friday, November 17th at 6pm November’s 3rd on 3rd will be presented by Dr. George Aaron Broadwell, chair of the Linguistics Department at the University of Florida. His presentation will discuss one of two surviving letters in Timucua, the Native language of much of North Florida. The Jesus Maria letter was written in 1651 […]
AGENDAFERNANDINA BEACH CITY COMMISSIONWORKSHOPNOVEMBER 21, 20235:00 PMCITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS204 ASH STREETFERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034 1. CALL TO ORDER2. ROLL CALL3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4. DISCUSSION4.1 NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY DOG PARK - Staff requests direction regarding the potentialacquisition of the dog park currently maintained by the Humane Society on Airport property.4.2 LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTIONS 1.03.04 […]
Below are public meetings scheduled for the week of November 20 - November 24, 2023. Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please review our website calendar for up-to-date information. Meeting agendas can be located here. Meeting Date Location Development Review Committee Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau […]
Fernandina Beach - Beats & Eats Friday Nov 23 2023 Live Music with Tony Merz at The Boathouse 6-10pm Live Music with John Springer at The Crap Trap 6:30-9:30pm Live Music with Sam McDonald at The Emerald Goat 9-1am Live Music with Troubadour South at The Green Turtle 4:30-7pm Live Music with Stir8up Band at […]
Below are public meetings scheduled for the week of November 27 - December 1, 2023. Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please review our website calendar for up-to-date information. Meeting agendas can be located here. Meeting Date Location Board of County Commissioners: Special Meeting for Annual Reorganization Monday, November 27, 2023 at 5:00 […]
Fernandina Beach - Beats & Eats Friday Dec 1 2023 Live Music with Alex Alfronti at Arte Pizza 5-8pm Live Music with Sam McDonald at The Boathouse 6-10pm Live Music with John Springer at The Crap Trap 6:30-9:30pm Live Music with Andrea Shinn and Neil at Disco Witch Brewery Live Music with Chris Thomas Project […]
Featuring New York Times Best-Selling Authors Featured Authors David Baldacci: NYT bestselling author and AIBF Honorary Chair John Grisham: NYT expert storyteller and author of forty-seven consecutive #1 bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz: NYT bestselling author of award-winning novels for readers of all ages ​Terah Shelton Harris: author, librarian, and writer of Southern fiction with bittersweet […]
The 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled in a little over two weeks. The event will include entertainment, food, and festive activities such as live music by the Nassau Community Band, games, vendors, and food trucks. Attendees will also have the chance to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event will begin […]
A Christmas Show that south Georgia has been enjoying for over 13 years is making its way to the island! You may know Douglas GA native, John Glosson as a part of the FBfirst worship ministry! John will be joined by musician friends from all over the southeast and a handful of performers all the […]