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Unusual home on the market: A 3/4 bedroom 3 bath home that sits on the only paved lighted runway just off the coast of Amelia Island.  On over an acre, it also boasts a 40x50 hangar with a two bedroom apartment.  This property is well priced and ideal for a private pilot or a family with big toys...

Looking for a community with an active boating/yachting membership? Retiring or commuting.... consider Oyster Bay Harbor here in Fernandina Beach. A community built on an old plantation that grew indigo, rice and other crops. The unspoilled beauty of the location has been preserved.....and modern...

I sat in on a very interesting mortage industry presentation this week. Here's what I heard: This info is for the buyer who's found a short sale or foreclosure that can be bought at a bargain price and at today's low interest rates... but a distressed property may need living improvements (to fix...

I just discovered a new price reduction offer here on Amelia Island. It involves new, 3-bedroom CONDOS, centrally located near the junction of Sadler Road and South Fletcher Av. and within 1000 ft walk of the ocean (Fernandina Beach). These brand new 3-bedroom units are priced from $220,000, refl...

I just discovered a new price reduction offer here. It involves new 1,2, & 3 bedroom CONDOS, with a Fernandina Beach ZIP (but off-island). Units are just 8 miles drive from the ocean. 2-bedroom units are priced from $120,000. That's less than most rents. Something to consider! Contact me if you h...

The Nassau Humane Society is now accepting art, antiques, furniture, house wares, jewelry, sporting goods, tools, toys, and other items for its Flea & Tick Sale 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. February 20 and 21. Bring your tax deductible donations to the shelter (located by the Fernandina Beach Airport). Ph...

The Amelia Island Museum of History invites the public to a special presentation January 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the museum. The program will feature Bill Warner, founder of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance to kick off our new beach racing exhibit. This event is free for museum members and $10 fo...

The Amelia Island Fernandina Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Florida Community College Jacksonville (FCCJ) Betty P. Cook Nassau Center is offering two classes: "Small Business Management" "Principles of Marketing" Both are aimed at helping aspiring and established small business ...

The Amelia Island Fernandina Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Florida Community College Jacksonville (FCCJ) Betty P. Cook Nassau Center is offering two classes: "Small Business Management" "Principles of Marketing" Both are aimed at helping aspiring and established small business ...

Ferry service between downtown Fernandina and St. Mary's Georgia which was initiated last summer is continuing over the winter months. The ferry runs three days a week, Thursday- Saturday, and can be boarded at the Fernandina Harbor Marina on North Front street. It docks at the Pavilion Dock on O...