Amelia Island Living

TWEETS from the beach at the Florida-Georgia border.

[FL Tourism Industry @FloridaTourism]

Posting 143.3 million overnight visitors in 2025, Florida continues to lead the nation in tourism.
Florida is the #1 domestic travel destination, with domestic travelers accounting for 91.5% of total '25 visitation, while overseas visitation saw impressive growth from countries like Brazil (+10.4%) and Argentina (+17.8%).
A record 33.5 million visitors in Q4 also notched the highest Q4 visitation on record for the Sunshine State.
https://t.co/UB5doKpJ91

[Corey Simma @CSimmaWX]

6:30 PM Saturday - sun rays over Fernandina (wavy ones too, I don't think I've ever seen that before!) are likely caused by distant showers out by Tallahassee, ~150 miles away #FirstAlertWX

[Amelia Island Living @Florida32034]

Wondrous sky above #AmeliaIsland seashore as day slipped into night. Magical beach walk 12-30-2025. HAPPY NEW YEAR! #FernandinaBeach #NassauCountyFL

[GOLF.com @GOLF_com]

At Oak Marsh at Omni Amelia Island Resort, Beau Welling's task was to update the course without compromising its DNA.

Mission accomplished.

MORE: https://t.co/dcuzaVbsKU

[Amelia Island Living @Florida32034]

Dune walkover approaching the Atlantic Ocean beachfront just before day’s dawn. #AmeliaIsland #NassauCountyFL. Love fall’s cooler, less humid weather here around the Florida-Georgia border.

[Amelia Island Living @Florida32034]

Illuminated sunrise clouds create dreamy #AmeliaIsland #Florida seascape seen from Peters Point Park, #NassauCountyFL. Beautiful autumn day with tranquil, flat sea. (October 22, 2025).

[Amelia Island Living @Florida32034]

Amelia Cruizers' 8 Flags Car Show (free display). For nearly 3 decades, it’s been a favorite annual fall event in downtown #FernandinaBeach on #AmeliaIsland . Browse 200+ classics in core historic district on Sat., October 18, 2025 (10 am to 3 pm). Info: https://t.co/Pr2JGvk3nx

[Florida Department of State @FLSecofState]

In 1996, Florida’s legislature designated the zebra longwing as the official state butterfly. Found throughout the state, this butterfly has a reputation for being an intelligent insect. They remember their food sources and return repeatedly to feed on the same plants. See more of our state symbols here: https://t.co/wTcMEoMxtm

[Nassau County, FL @FlNassau]

On Monday, July 28th, the BOCC hosted a budget workshop, setting a tentative millage rate for FY 25/26 which proposes the 5th year of Millage Rate reductions.
Learn more: https://t.co/57aQBFrmXO

[Florida Department of State @FLSecofState]

Fernandina Beach is Florida’s Main Street of the Month!
Secretary of State @CordByrd announced that Fernandina Beach Main Street, located in Nassau County, has been designated the July 2025 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. For more information about @MyCOFB Main Street, visit https://t.co/HVv2qu7FU2. To learn more about the Florida Main Street program, visit https://t.co/Itrw8mTDcH.

[Audubon Society @audubonsociety]

Between storms, predation, and increasing human disturbances, raising chicks as a shore-nesting bird is no easy task! @AudubonFL is helping us to see these challenges from a bird’s-eye-view and #ShareTheShore with birds as we hit the beach this summer. https://t.co/P0llpCNilO

[Nassau County, FL @FlNassau]

The @NEFRC recently completed a shrimping study to explore ways to support small shrimping businesses and strengthen the regional food economy. They presented their findings to the BOCC on June 16th. Learn more: https://t.co/xS7gbF01QM

[Nassau County, FL @FlNassau]

The BOCC will host a Budget Workshop on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. for a presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 25/26 budget. This will include setting the tentative millage rate. The public is invited to attend.

[First Port City Bank @portcity_bank]

Shout out to Esmeralda and Todd McDonald for generously presenting a $9,800 donation to the Fernandina Beach High School Art Department! 🎨 #PuttingPeopleFirst #CommunityBank #LoveWhereYouBank #VotedBestBank

[Nassau County School @NassauSchoolsFL]

All Nassau County Schools Receive “A” Grades!

[Nassau County School @NassauSchoolsFL]

📢 Nassau County School District Ranked #1 in Florida

[NWS Jacksonville @NWSJacksonville]

Flash Flood Warning for Central Duval County with high focus of rain over San Marco, Hogan areas and near Pottsburg Drive in Jacksonville the last hour where 2 to 3 inches of rain has fallen, with another 1 to 2 inches anticipated. https://t.co/xPstnyeX7n

[NWS Jacksonville @NWSJacksonville]

Special Marine Warning including the Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM until 6:15 PM EDT

[Amelia Island Living @Florida32034]

No beach driving to park at Fernandina's Seaside Park (Sadler Rd.) for 2-3 weeks during Army Corps of Engineers sand placement project for shore protection.

[Amelia Island Living @Florida32034]

City commission is exploring paid parking in prime area of historic downtown Fernandina. A “Town Hall Meeting” for public input is scheduled on June 24, 2025 at city hall. https://t.co/sf1wzsF2ez