Pat's Wildways: Congaree National Park
Recently, I made the long drive up to Durham, North Carolina, to visit my niece Margaret and her family – a long overdue trip for me. But driving up congested, fast-moving Highway 95 whitened …
Teamup - a Serious Alternative to Google Calendar
When I first started using Teamup, I was amazed at how simple and effective it was, especially compared to Google Calendar. Don’t get me wrong – Google Calendar is great if you’re …
Port Must Scramble to Find $20,000 to Pay City
Group Goes for Gold as New Skate Park Estimates Hit $2 Million
Pat's Wildways: Bemoaning the Loss of Bayous
I am a big fan of swamps -- freshwater swamps in particular. One of my favorite places is the bayous of southern Louisiana. Or should I say “was” one of my favorite places. It has …
Pat's Wildways: Southern Lights
You’ve all heard about the Northern Lights, right? Well, I’m here to tell you that we have Southern Lights, too, especially this time of year when the sun is low in the sky. It’s …
Shell Mosaic Raises Awareness for Endangered Right Whales
After a frosty week of snow and ice, Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors, community members and visitors gathered at Main Beach to create a North Atlantic right whale shell mosaic in the sand. The sky …
Persistence is Bravery Too
My cat’s name is Jitters. He has lived up to it. He runs out of the kitchen when my toast pops up. He hightails it under the bed if the doorbell rings. He needs safe spaces. In these stressful …
Small Acts, Big Love
Gotta Have That Java
Ever stop to think about it? Some of our habits are so ingrained that we rarely analyze how they became such absolutes in our lives. At our house coffee in the morning is an absolute. It is as much …
Losing Things
Start Using Open Source Software
You don’t need to spend money on Microsoft Office to get high-quality tools for writing, spreadsheets, and presentations. LibreOffice and OpenOffice are free, reliable alternatives that work …
Big Changes Coming to Windows 11 Security
Pat’s Wildways: Shell Shenanigans
It was the coldest day this winter so far. What the heck was I doing on the beach at Little Talbot Island all wrapped up in layers of winter clothes? It was not the best day for beachgoing, according …
Pat’s Wildways: Salt and Pepper
Savor the Island: Highlights from Amelia Island Restaurant Week 2025
Another year, another incredible Amelia Island Restaurant Week! From Jan. 17 through 26, the island indulged in a 10-day feast highlighting the best of over 20 restaurants. If you missed it, you …
Papa Johns in Yulee: A Welcome (and Greasy) Return
Election Changes Financial Landscape of City Utilities
On the Waterfront: City's Progress Moving at Snail's Pace
Waterfront Park budget approved, construction plan set
Zimmerman named to school board
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Cummer Museum: Where Art Meets Nature
Okefenokee Expansion and Reflection
Africa Redux
Pat's Wildways: Frogs
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10 restaurants failed first inspections last week
Sparkling Event Venue Opens at Amelia River Golf Club
Inspectors Cite 23 Restaurants
A Message in a Bottle Leads to Stories From Everywhere
It’s a Wonderful Life
Get Shelling! Amelia Island Needs Your Help for Whale Mosaic Project
Dining Down Centre – Epic Birthday Celebrating Fernandina Beach’s Bicentennial
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