Category Archives: Things to do

Amelia Forever virtual event October 20, 2020

North Florida Land Trust Media Release October 18, 2020 AMELIA FOREVER – A CAMPAIGN TO [...]

FWC research: Join us for virtual MarineQuest 2020!

Media Release October 12, 2020   For more than 20 years, the Florida Fish and [...]

History Museum showcases life of Stetson Kennedy at 3rd on 3rd Program this Friday

Media Release Amelia Island Museum of History October 13, 2020 The Amelia Island Museum of [...]

“Derision 2020: Unmasked and Dangerous”: Hiaasen and Barry in a virtual event October 21

By Peter Schorsch from Takeaways from Tallahassee newsletter October 19, 2020 What happens when two [...]

Arts & Crafts On The Porch: October 25

Submitted by Jo-Ann Leimberg October 9, 2020 Do you know of “Front Porch Beads”?  I [...]

Chamber to Host Virtual Job Fair October 14

Media Release October 11, 2020 Nassau County, FL (October 7, 2020) The Nassau County Chamber [...]

Amelia Lifelong Fall 2020 Clases

Amelia Lifelong Learning Press Release Contact: Evelyn C. McDonald 904-261-5440 October 9, 2020 Registration is [...]

Discover Some of Florida’s Haunted History

Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Media Release October 8, 2020 October and the coming of [...]

City honors Jazz Festival once again

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 7, 2020 Local jazz icons [...]

Wildlife conservationist forms “Nassau for Nature”

Nassau for Nature Press Release Submitted by Ashley Beasley October 4, 2020 Nassau For Nature [...]

Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP on Oct. 6 host Healthy Living: The Isle of Sarabay

Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 5, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are hosting [...]

“Under the Stars” at Amelia Musical Playhouse – Amelia Blues Project

Amelia Musical Playhouse Press Release October 3, 2020 The Amelia Blues Project will perform Under [...]

Crescendo Amelia at Amelia Musical Playhouse September 25

Media Release September 22, 2020 Crescendo Amelia will host an outdoor concert at AMP on [...]

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fire Rescue Station 71

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sabrina Robertson Administrative Manager, County Manager’s Office (904) 530-6010 [email protected]   [...]

FSCJ to Host Virtual Town Hall, “College and COVID-19: Teaching and Learning Through Crisis” Oct. 23

Media Release September 18, 2020 Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) will host “College and [...]

Free online Chamber Music Festival concert Sunday, September 20

September 18, 2020 – Media Release On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT [...]

Teen Musical Cabaret at AMP September 11 & 12

AMELIA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE September 11, 12 at 8 p.m. Twenty talented teens take the stage [...]

ACT live streaming The Book of Will until August 29

The ACT website: https://www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org

Fall theater arts educational programming for adults & children available at Theatre Jacksonville

Theatre Jacksonville Press Release CONTACT: Sarah Boone, Executive Director, at (904) 396-4425 or [email protected] JACKSONVILLE, [...]

Timucuan Exhibit at Fernandina Beach Library: Virtual Tour Available Now

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library MEDIA RELEASE August 18, 2020 Discover the beauty of [...]

Jesus Christ Superstar returns to Amelia Musical Playhouse

Amelia Musical Playhouse Press Release August 5, 2020 The award-winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar [...]

History Museum announces September programs

Joshua Whitfield, Curator Amelia Island Museum of History 233 S. 3rd Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 [...]

Raffle to support Veterans this Friday, August 7

Press Release Patricia Kennedy August 3, 2020 Foar From Home is holding a raffle this [...]

You can help remove a coastal Invader: Russian Thistle

Justina Dacey Natural Resources/Agriculture Extension Agent UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension 543350 US Highway 1 Callahan, [...]

Author of “Lions in the Water” to appear at Book Loft – August 15

July 14, 2020 Lions in the Water – Available Now Off Amelia’s shores, Jed Salvador [...]

Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP host “A Year in Our National Parks” with Mark Woods July 1, 2020

Press Release Jacksonville, Fla., June 29, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are hosting [...]

June 27 Shellabration at Main Beach

Contact M.R. Calvert Amelia Shells June 26, 2020 Its a “SHELLABRATION” In honor of July [...]

Find FWC fishing regulations on your phone via Fish Rules App

June 20, 2020 Looking to keep up to date on Florida’s saltwater fishing regulations? Find [...]

Upcoming History Museum programming

June 11, 2020 Media Release Watch our programs via Twitch! Our upcoming 3rd on 3rd [...]

Try saltwater and freshwater fishing license-free

June 6, 2020 This week kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week and what better [...]

Amelia Island/Nassau County Bird Club offers a pandemic rest

Amelia Island/Nassau County Bird Club President Bill George [email protected] Photos courtesy of Dan Kossmann June [...]

Art Contest for International Horseshoe Crab Day

From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 4, 2020 ​The County [...]

Noelle Almond – Corner Artist for June at Plantation Artist’s Guild & Gallery

Plantation Artists’ Galery Press Release June 3, 2020 PAGG (Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery) is [...]

Friday, March 27 last day to participate in Piano Day Amelia Island – Virtual Celebration begins Satuday

March 27, 2020 Local Event Organized by Stéphane Pitois Piano Day Amelia Island March 24, [...]

“Calm, Strong, Kind” – A Thomas Oliver video

By Thomas Oliver March 26, 2020 Thomas and Catherine Oliver owners of Amelia Adventures, are [...]

Amelia Musical Playhouse to present “Jesus Christ Superstar” in April

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A Year of Remembrance: 400th Commemoration Special Programming

National Park Service Media Release Contact: Corinne Fenner, [email protected] 904-477-6606 March 14, 2020 This year [...]

Wildlight to offer 2nd annual #floco festival March 21

MEDIA RELEASE March 11, 2020 On March 21, the Wildlight community will host a 5K [...]

Learn about the Timucuan Indians at Timucuan Parks Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition at MOSH

Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., March 3, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and the National Park [...]

TEDxFSCJ to Host 2020 Main Event, “Wonder” on April 4

MEDIA RELEASE MARCH 2, 2020 Join TEDxFSCJ for the sixth annual conference, “Wonder,” which will [...]

Private charters available in Fernandina Beach on the Nina and Pinta April 25-May 3, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE March 3, 2020 St Marys Tall Ship Alliance is excited to announce that [...]

World Renowned Violin Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman In Concert Thursday, March 19 at Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Media Release March 2, 2020 Fernandina Beach, FL—March 2, 2020—Internationally [...]

Timucuan Parks Foundation and its park partners to participate in statewide Weed Wrangle®

Timucuan Parks Foundation Media Release February 27, 2020 Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 27, 2020 – Timucuan [...]

Amelia Musical Playhouse presents Sondheim’s “Follies” in March

February 25, 2020 Amelia Musical Playhouse proudly presents the musical Follies with music and lyrics [...]

Amelia Island welcomes classic car enthusiasts for 25th Annual Concours d’Elegance

Amelia Island Convention Visitors Bureau Media Release February 21, 2020 For classic car enthusiasts, the [...]

Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP host Spring 2020 Healthy Living Series

Timucuan Parks Foundation MEDIA RELEASE February 22, 2020 Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are partnering [...]

Upcoming History Museum programs of note

MEDIA RELEASE February 18, 2020

Timucuan Parks Foundation has received a Florida Humanities Grant to support historic speaker series

MEDIA RELEASE Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 12, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation, in conjunction with the [...]

St. Marys Tall Ship Alliance announces visit of “Nina” and “Pinta” to Fernandina Beach, April 23-May 3, 2020

St. Marys Tall Ships Alliance MEDIA RELEASE February 7, 2020​ The St. Marys Tall Ships [...]

Healing Hearts Workshop for Those facing Pain and Heartbreak Around Valentine’s Day

February 4, 2020 Cupid’s arrow can pierce your heart in a very different way on [...]

Fire Watch Council to Host First Meeting in Nassau County for Veteran’s Suicide Prevention

From the County Insider Office of Nassau County Manager January 30, 2020 Please join the [...]

TEDxFSCJ to Host “Vanishing Worlds,” an Adventure Event Focusing on Ocean Preservation

Join TEDxFSCJ for an upcoming adventure event, “Vanishing Worlds,” where we will explore the underwater-themed [...]

2020 Super Bowl will be held in Miami

Florida Department of Agriculture Newsletter January 25, 2020 Football fans from all over will be [...]

AMP announces next production: Check Please

January 17, 2020 Directed by: Sabrina Rockwell CHECK PLEASE follows a series of blind dinner [...]

ACT offers acoustic sessions

January 15, 2020

West Nassau Historical Society announces upcoming events

MEDIA RELEASE January 14, 2020 The West Nassau Historical Society is a registered 501c3 nonprofit [...]

Adopt-A-Tree Educational Workshop

From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager On Saturday, January 11, 2020, [...]

AMP to present Mamma Mia!

$15 – $25  Tickets Directed by: Beth Perkins Choreography: Zoë Thompson Cast Donna Courtney Russell Tanya Deirdre [...]

AMP Presents: Dinner with Booker T

January 2, 2020 Written and performed by Darryl Reuben Hall DINNER WITH BOOKER T. is [...]

Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP host Healthy Living Series on December 12

Press release December 9, 2019 Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 9, 2019 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and [...]