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A classic Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster, in front, heads a row of classic cars at The Amelia Concours d'Elegance last year. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
14 hours ago

The Amelia classic car show moves to Saturday for first time

The Amelia Concours is moving from Sunday to Saturday at the suggestion of people who attend.…

By Dan Scanlan

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A new pirate statue carved by Jett Paxton will soon grace Fernandina Beach's new waterfront park.
2 days ago

Fernandina waterfront will get a new pirate statue

A new pirate statue will replace Peg Leg Pete at a new park on the Fernandina Beach waterfront.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Centre Street and nearby side streets will be under a new paid parking program as of Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
February 12, 2026

Paid parking starts Monday in downtown Fernandina Beach

A judge dismissed most of a complaint seeking to stop the paid parking plan on downtown streets.…

By Dan Scanlan

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the GTM Research Reserve hosts a morning seining session at Guana Lake where you can try it yourself.
January 8, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Old-school fishing; Friendship Fountain jazz; Crochet-a-Long

A family fishing adventure in Ponte Vedra Beach; jazz at Downtown Jacksonville’s Friendship Fountain; and a kickoff to mastering crochet…

By Amy Garrett

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Centre Street in historic Fernandina Beach will get paid parking this spring. | City of Fernandina Beach
January 7, 2026

Paid parking is a go in Fernandina Beach — for now

City commissioners approved paid parking starting this spring, but voters could end it in August.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Centre Street in Fernandina Beach, where paid parking would be required. | City of Fernandina Beach
January 2, 2026

Judge dismisses lawsuit over paid parking in Fernandina

The City Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to institute paid parking in the downtown area.…

By Dan Scanlan

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December 11, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Ukrainian Holiday Market; Dickens on Centre; ‘Art + Politics’

A Ukrainian Holiday Market in Mandarin; a beloved holiday tradition in Fernandina Beach; and a new exhibit at the Museum…

By Amy Garrett

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This parking spot in front of the Downtown Fernandina Beach post office at 401 Centre St could be included in the proposed paid parking plan.
December 3, 2025

Paid parking clears first vote in Fernandina Beach

The City Commission will take a final parking vote on Jan. 6, but a lawsuit and referendum are pending.…

By Dan Scanlan

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November 12, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Jake Shimabukuro; MOCA Fall Family Day; Puppies and Pilates

A concert by acclaimed ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro; the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Family Fall Day in Downtown Jacksonville; and…

By Amy Garrett

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Peg Leg Pete now stands now outside the Amelia Island Museum of History. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
November 10, 2025

Donations sought to restore Peg Leg Pete in Fernandina

A fundraiser aims to raise $23,000 to repair the Peg Leg Pete statue and return it to the waterfront.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Celebrate history and culture at the Fort Mose First Harvest.
October 29, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Halloween Goth Night; Fort Mose First Harvest; Right Whale Festival

A goth dance party in Murray Hill, a historical celebration in St. Augustine and a celebration of whales in Fernandina…

By Amy Garrett

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Cars park on Centre Street, the historic main artery of Fernandina Beach. | News4Jax
October 22, 2025

Parking issue heads to the ballot in Fernandina Beach

City commissioners declined to kill a plan for paid parking downtown. Instead, voters will decide next year.…

By Kelsey Bingham - News4Jax

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