Amelia Islander Magazine

04/23/2026

THIS WEEKEND! Amelia Residents in Action for the Symphony presents the entire Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Philharmonic under the direction of Dr. Nathaniel Efthimiou at Fernandina Beach Middle School for a FREE concert open to the public on Sunday April 26th at 4 pm.

These musicians are the crème de la crème of NE Florida High School musicians. They have worked their way up through the various levels of the JSYO to reach this pinnacle of success. All of them will be pursuing their music in college in some way.
Performing in the Youth Orchestra will be three Nassau County musicians:

Jocelyn Smith, Clarinet
Lindsay Hoffman, Violin
Kyle Carranza, Tuba – Kyle is the winner of the JSYO/VyStar Scholarship, for four years of tuition to pursue his undergraduate studies in Florida State University.

Sponsors for this free concert include ARTS ALIVE Nassau and Nassau County School Board.

Fernandina Beach Middle School is located at 315 Citrona Drive.

04/21/2026

FBHS Foundation Family Fun Day!
Come for an afternoon of fun for the entire family. Music, inflatable water slide, Philly Boyz Food Truck, and beverages from the A1A Cidery. Admission is complimentary. Food and beverage available for purchase. Hosted by the Fernandina Beach High School Foundation and A1A Cidery.
All proceeds will support the FBHS Foundation.
More details: https://www.facebook.com/share/14iRJQen5aa/

04/17/2026

FREE SHREDDING EVENT • April 24 • 9:30-11:30am
As tax season wraps up and households are left with stacks of sensitive financial paperwork, Ullmann Wealth Partners, a Jacksonville Beach-based leading wealth management firm, is helping the community turn cleanup into protection with its free ShredFest 2026 event, scheduled for Friday, April 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the firm’s office at 1540 The Greens Way. The free, drive-up event is designed to help residents protect themselves against identity theft while enjoying a welcoming, community-focused experience.

04/07/2026

Amelia Residents in Action for the Symphony presents the entire Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra Philharmonic under the direction of Dr. Nathaniel Efthimiou at the Fernandina Beach Middle School for a FREE concert open to the public on Sunday April 26th at 4 pm.

These musicians are the crème de la crème of NE Florida High School musicians. They have worked their way up through the various levels of the JSYO to reach this pinnacle of success. All of them will be pursuing their music in college in some way.
Performing in the Youth Orchestra will be three Nassau County musicians:

Jocelyn Smith, Clarinet
Lindsay Hoffman, Violin
Kyle Carranza, Tuba – Kyle is the winner of the JSYO/VyStar Scholarship, for four years of tuition to pursue his undergraduate studies in Florida State University.

Sponsors for this free concert include ARTS ALIVE Nassau and Nassau County School Board.

Fernandina Beach Middle School is located at 315 Citrona Drive.

03/23/2026

Join us Wednesday, March 25, for a special evening benefiting Keep Nassau Beautiful and celebrating our program, Gardens of Amelia. Enjoy an evening with a view of Walker’s Creek, the marsh, and Intracoastal Waterway with native trees and flowers as accents and guests in garden party attire. Enjoy wine, beer, and curated bites by David’s, live music by Hupp & Ray, auction items, and a photo booth to entertain guests. Benefits the programs of Keep Nassau Beautiful. Purchase tickets at https://keepnassaubeautiful.org/events/venues/walkers-landing/ Cost: $75 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Walker's Landing, 11 Beach Lagoon Rd, (904) 491-9850

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03/19/2026

Local authors Rose Winn and Frank Winn will be having a live presentation of their children's books "The Adventures of Rose Bud" this Saturday, March 21st at the Peck Center, 510 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach. There will be a big screen animation, live music, and live characters. First show is 12 - 1:30pm with a second show from 2 - 3:30pm. Feel free to dress up as your favorite ladybug. This is a FREE event for all ages.

For more events, visit ameliaislander.com/events

03/18/2026

Come see Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton on March 21 at Story & Song. Bill is a legendary bluesman and an unforgettable showman, famous for literally cooking up a pot of gumbo on stage (that you’ll get to enjoy after the show) while playing his swampy slide-guitar blues. Tickets are available at www.StoryandSongArts.org. Cost: $35. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Story & Song Center of Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue. (904) 601-2118. www.storyandsongbookstore.com

For more events, visit ameliaislander.com/events

03/16/2026

At the Amelia Island Museum of History's Mad Hatter Tea Party this past weekend. Victorian Ladies in waiting from left to right are: Kathy Adams, Laura Gordano, Thea Seagraves, Susan Martin, Jana Smith, Kathryn Culpepper, and Sally West.
Photo by Sherry Carter

03/15/2026

Join us on March 25 for a special evening benefiting Keep Nassau Beautiful and celebrating our program, Gardens of Amelia. Enjoy an evening with a view of Walker’s Creek, the marsh, and Intracoastal Waterway with native trees and flowers as accents and guests in garden party attire. Enjoy wine, beer, and curated bites by David’s, live music by Hupp & Ray, auction items, and a photo booth to entertain guests. Benefits the programs of Keep Nassau Beautiful. Purchase tickets at https://keepnassaubeautiful.org/events/venues/walkers-landing/ Cost: $75. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Walker's Landing, 11 Beach Lagoon Rd, (904) 491-9850

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