Amelia Island offers a unique opportunity to experience history. Fernandina Beach's Historic District is a living museum. Like sleeping beauties, the …

Anyone who travels will tell you that part of the fun is the planning and anticipation. My sister — and travel buddy — and I are heading off on a travel adventure in May. We’ve signed up for a …

 The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival on Amelia Island is a celebration like no other — our own version of Mardi Gras, coastal style. Over the years, the festival has grown into a major …

The Anderson house is going through a major decluttering. Discussions about downsizing and adding our name to the waiting list of an island independent living community pushed us into facing our …

The Big Guy and I experienced a blast from the past. The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival offered an incredible concert opportunity. Seven hundred people — mostly Boomers —  showed up at …

When my sister and I chose a spring walking trip several years ago, it proved to be as much a geography and history lesson as a vacation. Not the walking part — but finding the country on …

We celebrate so many beautifully preserved historic buildings on Amelia Island, but one that many still remember was lost — the Keystone Hotel. It once stood proudly on the corner of Centre Street …

Like a petulant child, I want it now. Spring. After a particularly rough winter, our yard feels a bit battle-worn — beds thinned out, pots emptied of those brave souls that didn’t survive …

Amelia Island offers a unique opportunity to experience history. Fernandina Beach's Historic District is a living museum. Like sleeping beauties, the …

On our island, AI has always indicated Amelia Island. I have an AI sticker on the back of my car. Not so fast. Things have changed. We can’t escape now, AI means one thing — artificial …

Architectural Treasures of Amelia Island Amelia Island offers a unique opportunity to experience history. Fernandina Beach's Historic District is a living museum. Like sleeping beauties, the …

When I mention pet therapy, I sometimes get sympathetic looks as people wonder whether our Doodle, Andy, or our Yorkie, Katie, needs specialized psychological help. Truth be known, they are the …

Time to share another travel adventure — one nearly as unique as my trips to Africa. Traveling with my sister and, again, with our favorite travel company, Wilderness Travel, we signed up for a …

In the middle of the doldrums of February pops up a holiday full of fun and surprises — Valentine’s Day. The holiday has an interesting history. It has both Christian and Roman links. It turns …

Most of us have snow memories. Some are magical and special, and others are nightmares. We, locals, have experienced quite a rollercoaster in recent days. No snow, but temperatures are bouncing up …

Walking is good for us — we know that. Over the years, I have enjoyed many amazing walking trips. I am inspired by my sister, Betsy, an intrepid walker who, at close to age 80, still puts in a …

As our cityscape continues to change, I find myself missing pieces. Never thought I would be talking about the good old days, but here I am. As I walk down today’s Centre Street, I think of some …

We all probably remember asking someone to read us a story, and certainly remember being asked to read a story by a child. Stories are a big part of the growing-up process. As a young girl, I loved …

Amelia Island offers a unique opportunity to experience history. Fernandina Beach's Historic District is a living museum. Like sleeping beauties, the …

I feel like I have gotten off a speeding train. Maybe the Polar Express? Starting after Thanksgiving, it seems like the pressure is on, no matter how you try to control it. You can not avoid all the …