Shrimp is king in this quaint little seaside village! As I learned on a recent trip to Fernandina Beach, there’s good reason for that. The modern commercial shrimping industry was born right there in the early 1900s. Located on Amelia Island, Fernandina is a great daytrip, but one could easily spend a week exploring the…
Month: April 2012
Oklahoma Roots
I’ve never been one to watch sports on television, but like many Americans, I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the Magnificent 7 in the 1996 Olympics. Seven young athletic, graceful and talented women made history as the first U.S. team to win a gold medal in gymnastics. Shannon Miller was one of those young women….
Simply Southern
Echoes of North Florida’s rural past whisper throughout this 55-acre park dedicated to preserving the region’s historical roots in the citrus industry. Five miles south of the Julington Creek bridge on William Bartram Scenic and Historic Highway (State Road 13), Alpine Groves Park is the perfect place to escape the congested Jacksonville city streets. Moss-draped…
Labor of Love
When Maude Jackson learned the fire department planned to burn down her childhood school in a training exercise, she rallied others in the community to save it. “That’s our heritage,” Ms. Jackson says. Friendly, welcoming and strong to her core, you learn pretty quickly that Ms. Jackson is no stranger to rallying around a cause….
Sunset on the Marina
There are so many things to love about living in Northeast Florida—the sunshine, the crystal-clear water and the many parks and preserves that ensure our natural environment is available to all. But, nothing stirs my soul like the area marinas. I may get seasick on the water, but seeing the sailboats resting in the sunlight…
Florida Faces and Places 