January, 2016

Sometimes ‘The Sound Of Music’ Is Too Much; But Many Local Bands Hit The Right Note

Sometimes ‘The Sound Of Music’ Is Too Much; But Many Local Bands Hit The Right Note

Not too long ago I walked into an off-island restaurant, took a seat and while looking over the menu, asked the waiter if he could turn down the...

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Study Says Bart Simpson Was Mistaken When He Said “Don’t Have A Cow, Man!”

Study Says Bart Simpson Was Mistaken When He Said “Don’t Have A Cow, Man!”

A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University is enough to give even the most passionate vegetarian environmentalist heartburn. (more…)

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A Wrap? I Don’t Want No Stinkin’ Wrap! What I Want Is An Old-Fashioned Sink Sandwich!

A Wrap? I Don’t Want No Stinkin’ Wrap! What I Want Is An Old-Fashioned Sink Sandwich!

  Go to almost any eatery, scan the menu, and where sandwiches should be there's a listing for something called wraps, which consist of a...

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Fernandina Beach’s New “Amelia Tavern” Will Be Boon To Downtown & Beer Lovers

Fernandina Beach’s New “Amelia Tavern” Will Be Boon To Downtown & Beer Lovers

When former Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton professionals Al Waldis and T.J. Pelletier met for happy hour about five years ago the ideas the two of them...

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If You Don’t Agree With Mayor Miller In 2016 Then Brace Yourself For A Windstorm of Rage

If You Don’t Agree With Mayor Miller In 2016 Then Brace Yourself For A Windstorm of Rage

Newly sworn in Fernandina Beach Mayor Johnny Miller has no tolerance for folks that don't share his extreme views on environmental or energy issues....

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