FPU, Florida Public Utilities, has kicked off an energy conservation contest that will award residential electric customers for reducing energy consumption by implementing energy efficient practices in their homes. “The FPU Energy Conservation Challenge is going to be a fun
Written by Jamie D. In addition to the gorgeous early fall weather we have seen over the past couple of weeks the fishing here off Amelia Island has gotten better and better. The flooded marshes have continued to push huge…
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Paul Newman founded the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for children stricken with cancer, AIDS and blood diseases. One afternoon he and his wife, Joanne Woodward, stopped by to have lunch with the kids.
Ingredients: 2 Cans whole kernel corn 2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 Cup Bell pepper (chopped0 1 Cup Mayo (Your choice) Corn chips Directions:
In 2001, Amelia Island residents, The Parkers and The Selements dreamed up an idea of mixing the lure of books with a spectacular vacation hot-spot, such as Amelia Island.
“A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.” -George Bernard Shaw
There are many stories about who invented the margarita and why. While it may have been Willie, from Mexico City, who was a bartender and created the drink for a special friend of the bar‚Äôs owner named Marguerite Hemery. It…
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Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf 904-277-7370 2800 Bill Melton Rd
Written By Nick Deonas Fannie and Freddie either own or guarantee about $5 trillion of the nation’s outstanding mortgages, roughly half the nation’s total. Now that the government has taken over Freddie and Fannie and the tax payers are now…
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Man who scratch ass, should not bite fingernails.
Contributed by: Lawrence Mackie Ingredients: 3 Lbs Fresh caught fish, your choice 1 Cup Salsa (mild or hot) 1 Can Pineapple Chunks Seasonings to taste
Number One Songs on September 20th 1998 … “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith 1988 … “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin 1978 … “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste of Honey 1968 … “Harper Valley…
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Written by: Judie Mackie The Amelia Island Museum of History is a fascinating way to spend an afternoon and ‚Äúunlock the past‚Äù. The historic jail of Nassau County is the site of the island‚Äôs museum displaying 4,000 years of history….
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Written by Jamie D. Many homes located on Amelia Island have issues with humidity and mold especially in the summer time. Our climate here on the First Coast is rated as ‚Äútropical‚Äù and the humidity is present year round. Ever…
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September 19th (every year) is: International Talk Like A Pirate Day Arrr! It all started on June 6, 1995, with two regular, ok, irregular guys named John Baur and Mark Summers, they be the pirate guys.