Category Archives: Things to do
At Bar Zin, Expect Luxury That You Won’t Forget
By Dylan Bailey A quaint bistro called Bar Zin is tucked away behind the lush [...]
Lagniappe Cooks up a Little Something Extra
By Dylan Bailey Lagniappe takes inspiration from the flavors of New Orleans, Charleston, and Savannah. [...]
Mar
Fusion Ramen Causes a Stir in Yulee
By Dylan Bailey If you’re a fan of ramen, you’ll be thrilled to know that [...]
Feb
At Vintage Donuts, Your Imagination Is the Cook
By Dylan Bailey If you’re a fan of donuts and have a penchant for nostalgia, [...]
Feb
Cucina South: Perfect for a Special Night Out
By Dylan Bailey Located amidst the beautiful oaks of Amelia Island, Cucina South is a [...]
Feb
Take Your Visitors to Salt Life. No Visitors? Take You
By Dylan Bailey When it comes to dining experiences that seamlessly blend food, ambiance, and [...]
Jan
Tasty’s Fresh Burgers: Where Smash Burgers Steal the Show
By Dylan Bailey Tasty’s Fresh Burgers is a well-established restaurant that has been serving delicious [...]
Jan
Amelia Island Restaurant Week Celebrates its ‘Sweet Sixteen’
By Dylan Bailey It’s time to pop the champagne and cut the cake! Amelia Island’s [...]
Jan
Restaurant Review: Thumbs Up for Hana Sushi in Yulee
By Dylan Bailey As someone deeply fond of Asian cuisine and seafood, I was thrilled [...]
Dec
Timoti’s – Wild Caught Seafare
By Dylan Bailey There’s no denying that good food, coupled with a warm, inviting ambiance, [...]
Dec
V Pizza: Classic and Innovative
By Dylan Bailey When it comes to pizza, everyone has their preferences. Thin crust or [...]
Dec
Amelia Fresh Cafe: Good and Healthy
By Dylan Bailey Nestled inside of Nassau Health Foods is a cozy cafe with big [...]
Dec
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls – Classic Comfort Food
By Dylan Bailey If you’ve been craving a taste of New England but couldn’t find [...]
Dec
Indigo Fernandina Opens its Doors
By Dylan BaileyOpening its doors on Nov. 14, 2023, Indigo brings a fresh twist on [...]
Nov
Some Different Ideas If You’re Not Sure About Thanksgiving
By Dylan Bailey If you’re planning to eat out for Thanksgiving on Amelia Island, here [...]
Nov
Bantam & Biddy is a Gluten-Free Heaven
By Dylan BaileyBantam & Biddy has been on Amelia Island for a few years now [...]
Nov
Mimi’s Coffee & Boba Tea Is Popping With Flavor
By Dylan Bailey Amelia Island hosts a variety of wonderful and delicious treats. However, one [...]
Nov
Dang Good Coffee Lives Up to The Name
By Dylan BaileyMeet Monica Risker, the heart and soul behind the newly opened Dang Good [...]
Oct
Feeling Hot & Humid? You Might Need Rita’s in Wildlight
By Dylan Bailey This week has been filled with rain and humidity–which isn’t anything new [...]
Oct
Mocama Wildlight Taproom to Open Saturday Oct. 14
Mocama Beer Company is opening a satellite taproom, located in Wildlight’s former StoryCenter, Saturday, Oct. [...]
Oct
Noelle’s: Small Menu, But Tacos With Big Flavor
By Dylan Bailey The story of Noelle’s Crunchy Taco, a small food truck stationed [...]
Oct
At KP’s, a South Island Gem of a Restaurant
By Dylan Bailey While the allure of Centre Street in Fernandina Beach is undeniably magnetic, [...]
Sep
And Now, a Food Truck for Crepes: The Real Deal!
By Dylan Bailey Food trucks have been steadily gaining popularity for their unique offerings and [...]
Sep
Espana: In New Hands, but as Good as Ever
By Dylan Bailey Tucked away on South Fourth Street, España Restaurant & Tapas has been [...]
Sep
First-Class Italian, But Not Where You’d Expect It
By Dylan Bailey While cruising along A1A, you might notice a seemingly ordinary Italian spot [...]
Sep
Yummy Sushi Is, Well, Pretty Darned Yummy
By Dylan Bailey Stashed behind LUV Car Wash, Yummy Sushi is a relatively new exponent [...]
Sep
7 Brew: Drive-Thru Only, but Heavenly Coffees
By Dylan Bailey It’s not every day you see a new coffee shop opening within [...]
Aug
Baba’s Brings Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine to Fernandina
By Dylan Bailey If you’re a foodie with a taste for Mediterranean cuisine, then you’re [...]
Aug
Ciao! Italian the Way It Should Be Done
By Dylan BaileyIn the vibrant heart of Fernandina Beach, Florida, there’s a little gem known [...]
Aug
Like a Breakfast to Write Home About? Try the Southern Donut Company
By Dylan BaileyIf you’re a breakfast aficionado craving gourmet donuts, hearty meals, and artisan coffee, [...]
Aug
Mezcal: New, Exciting and Authentically Mexican
Lined up for Mezcal Spirit of Oaxaca By Dylan Bailey Nothing quite matches the excitement [...]
Jul
People Who Love Japanese Food Love Fancy Sushi
By Dylan Bailey For great tasting Japanese cuisine, Fancy Sushi stands out from the crowd. [...]
Jul
Nana Teresa Has a Story — And Boy, Can She Bake
By Dylan BaileyNana Teresa’s Bake Shop is a special place. It has captivated the hearts [...]
Jul
Garden Street Bistro: A Fernandina Beach Jewel
By Dylan Bailey A hidden gem nestled in Fernandina Beach is Garden Street Bistro. A [...]
Jul
Cafe Karibo: Charming Setting, Great Food
By Dylan Bailey Nestled in the heart of historic Fernandina Beach, Cafe Karibo stands as [...]
Jun
An Inspiring Journey: Clarence and His Bagel Shop
By Dylan BaileyAloha Bagel is not just a popular bagel shop in Fernandina Beach; it’s [...]
Jun
Thai Spice Cafe: A Bit Pricey, But Worth It
By Dylan Bailey I had been craving Thai food all week, which is strange [...]
Jun
The Game’s Afoot at Amelia Community Theatre
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the moors of Devonshire for their latest case [...]
May
Island BBQ: A Fever Dream of Buffet Choices
By Dylan Bailey One of my favorite things about Amelia Island is the diversity of [...]
May
Aloha Bagel Is a Feast for More Than Your Eyes
By Dylan Bailey Aloha Bagel and Deli made waves when it opened its doors in [...]
May
Disc Golf at Simmons Road Park Will Get a Look
By Mike Lednovich A disc golf group pitching Simmons Road Park property as the site [...]
May
This Hot New Place in Yulee Will Make You Happy
By Dylan Bailey On its website, Grumpy’s Restaurant says it is bringing dining back to [...]
May
Just Truckin’ to Hot Dog House FL
By Dylan Bailey Over the past few years, food trucks have found a new footing [...]
Apr
It’s Blueberry Season — and a Season for Ancient Stories
By Lauri deGaris Blueberries are native to North America and can be found in every [...]
Apr
A Big Saturday Coming Up
Dec.10 in Fernandina Beach will be big. Not only will both the Market Place farmers [...]
Dec
Nao Trinidad Returning
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Magellan-Elcano expedition. Ferdinand Magellan, admiral of the [...]
Nov
Fall Is the Time for Community Events
As summer fades into fall, local events return. Here is a sampling from the Amelia [...]
FWC to meet July 13 and 14 in Jacksonville
July 2, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person [...]
Jul
Oh Snap! Fishing Announces 2022 Red Snapper Fishing Tournament, July 8-9
Jacksonville, Fla. –– June 30, 2022 –– Oh Snap! Fishing today announced its second annual [...]
Jul
Anything Goes at Amelia Musical Playhouse
Anything Goes Jun 30 – Jul 10 Come on a cruise this summer with a [...]
Jun
Coming to the Cummer on June 25
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204Phone: 904.356.6857 This exhibition [...]
Jun
Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida
FWC Press Release June 18, 2022 The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 [...]
Jun
Happening at the History Museum
Amelia Island Museum of History | 233 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach & Wildlight Market Place Opens on Saturday Come Rain or Shine
Fernandina Beach Market Place Submitted by Judie Mackie June 2, 2022 The Fernandina Beach Market [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach Market Place offerings for Saturday
Fernandina Beach Market Place Submitted by Judie Mackie May 24, 2022 Memorial Day Weekend is [...]
May
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents the 21st Season Final Concert – Beer & G-Strings – Musical Fireworks
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Press Release May 12, 2022 BEER & G-STRINGS – [...]
May
Nassau County Extension Services offers Irrigation Workshop
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 11, 2022 The Nassau [...]
May
Amelia Island Genealogical Society Presents Webinar “Your Ancestor’s FAN Club: Using Cluster Research to Get Past Brick Walls” – May 17
Amelia Island Genealogical Society Press Release Submitted by Rob Portegies-Zwart Program Chair May 11, 2022 [...]
May
AMP presents “The Color Purple”
May 9, 2022 The Color Purple May 19-22, 26-29 THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring [...]
May
Main Street fundraiser May 29: “Stripes & Stars, Let’s Hit the Bars” Bar Crawl
Fernandina Beach Main Street Press Release May 9, 2022 Fernandina Beach Main Street is announcing [...]
May
Theatre Jacksonville announces its 103rd season
Press Release May 3, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 19, 2022) – For the first time [...]
May
Main Street & City of Fernandina Beach Preservation tour to take place May 7 – Volunteers needed
City of Fernandina Beach May 3, 2022 We need your help! Our Preservation Tour is [...]
May
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents an Afternoon of Family Fun on May 7
May 2, 2022 “The Legend of Peer Gynt” — An Afternoon of [...]
May
Amelia Island Beach Ambassadors in search for volunteers
Amelia Island Beach Ambassadors Press Release Submitted by Shari Roan April 26, 2022</strong Beach Ambassadors [...]
Apr
Shrimply the best! Shrimp Festival returns this weekend!
April 28, 2022 Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2022 [...]
Apr
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Presents the Mighty Oak Music & Makers Festival April 30
Press Release April 27, 2022 April 25, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Cummer Museum of [...]
Apr
Grouper, hogfish and blueline tilefish seasons reopen May 1 in Atlantic
Press Release April 26, 2022 The following species will reopen to recreational harvest [...]
Apr
Nassau County Bird Club schedules field trip to Crane Island – April 30
Nassau County Amelia Island Bird Club Press Release By Bill Goerge April 26, 2022 A [...]
Apr
‘FAST and LOOSE’ Oil & Acrylic Workshop – May 21
Island Art Association Press Release Submitted by Ginger Bender April 25, 2022 “FAST and LOOSE” [...]
Apr
Arts in the Park Festival at Crooked River State Park – May 7
Friends of Crooked River State Park Press Release By Mary Love April 23, 2022 Friends [...]
Apr