November 8, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm A Taste of Amelia Palace Saloon, 117 Centre Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Experience a flavorful community tradition at the 38th Annual Taste of Amelia in Fernandina’s charming historic district. Sample dishes from twenty-five local restaurants, enjoy live music, raffles, and a silent auction....

by Janice Skinner The scent of pine and cinnamon will fill my house by late November, the wreath will be on the front door, and the little battery operated lights will lay on the mantel. But for me, the holidays feel more like a full-time job than a festive pause....

By: Nancy White Growing up on the west side of Jacksonville, the youngest of five siblings with a working single mom, Shawn Coley wasn’t always so enthusiastic about Christmas. It was his wife Natasha who opened his heart to the magic. For years she encouraged him to portray Santa. “Even his...