Exploring North Florida: Fernandina Beach

Started by Metro Jacksonville, January 11, 2018, 03:00:03 AM

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January 11, 2018, 03:00:03 AM
Exploring North Florida: Fernandina Beach



Jacksonville may be Northeast Florida's largest city and St. Augustine may be the nation's oldest, but if you're willing to explore, you'll discover the First Coast is filled with many  interesting communities. Named in honor of Spain's King Ferdinand VII, Fernandina Beach is a well-preserved historic 19th century seaport with a very intriguing past.

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BridgeTroll

#1
January 11, 2018, 07:00:25 AM
An absolute favorite "Staycation" destination for me...  Good food... decent nightlife... plenty to explore...  8)
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

thelakelander

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January 11, 2018, 09:46:36 AM
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

thelakelander

#3
January 11, 2018, 10:13:20 AM
The District will have them at Harbor View price points thanks to your generous donation in the works ;-).
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

Traveller

#4
January 11, 2018, 10:27:30 AM
A point of clarification: the pulp mill in Fernandina Beach is now owned by Rayonier Advanced Materials, which was spun off from Rayonier in 2015.  Rayonier just sells timber and real estate now.

Has anyone here read Grisham's "Camino Island"?  Quite obviously based on Amelia Island, with many references to the island's historic district, not to mention beach cottages and resort hotels.

Sonic101

#5
January 11, 2018, 01:47:02 PM
Something like downtown Fernandina is what I wish Jax Beach had.

Gunnar

#6
January 12, 2018, 06:34:19 AM
Quote from: Sonic101 on January 11, 2018, 01:47:02 PM
Something like downtown Fernandina is what I wish Jax Beach had.

I remember talking to a friend's grandparents in they said in the 50s and 60s downtown Jacksonville was the place to go for "fancy" shopping, food and entertainment. How times change....
I want to live in a society where people can voice unpopular opinions because I know that as a result of that, a society grows and matures..." — Hugh Hefner

avonjax

#7
January 15, 2018, 09:26:44 AM
I love Fernandina Beach! Probably because I was born there....
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