š± Why Fernandina Beach just ranked among the Southās top beach towns
Fernandina Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Fernandina Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Fernandina Beach just ranked among the Southās top beach towns
Also on today's calendar: Coach Hope Memorial Invitational and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ 10,000 people voted on the best beach towns in the Southeast for 2026. Here are the top 10 (qz.com) ā Fernandina Beach just earned the number 10 spot on Southern Livingās 2026 list of best Southern beach towns, joining Sanibel Island and St. Augustine Beach as Floridaās top entries. The ranking praises Fernandinaās festivals, pristine coastline, pirate-linked history, and 52-block Victorian historic district. For locals, itās a reminder that their hometown is drawing national attention for character, culture, and scenery. 
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ā Featured events ā
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6th Annual Peg Leg Pete Pirate Pub Crawl ā
Palace Saloon, Fernandina Beach
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
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Coach Hope Memorial Invitational ā
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Coastal Cultures Convening: Amelia Island Gullah/Geechee Sustainability ā
1200 Elm Street, Fernandina Beach -
Mobile Food Assistance ā
MLK Center, 1200 Elm Street, Fernandina Beach
8:00 am -
AI Dance Festival StoryTime in Central Park ā
Story & Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach
9:00 am -
Passport Day ā
Fernandina Beach Branch Library, 25 N. 4th St., Fernandina Beach
10:00 am -
Endless Summer Watermelon Ride ā
Atlantic Recreational Center, Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach
7:30 am -
Acoustic Flashback with Bill Ivins ā
Story & Song Courtyard, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach
12:00 pm -
Somethingās Brewing ā
Story & Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach
3:00 pm -
Mobile Food Assistance ā
Springhill Baptist Church, 941017 Old Nassauville Rd, Fernandina Beach
9:00 am -
NAMI Neighborhood Book Club ā
Story & Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach
11:00 am -
Liven up your meals with vegetables and fruits ā
Barnabas Center Distribution, 1303 Jasmine St., Fernandina Beach
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone, I have a somewhat unusual question.
I live in the Fernandina Beach/Yulee area. I am looking for someone who might want to foster a cat (looks like a lynx point Siamese). She is a yearā¦ (Nextdoor North Hampton) - Itās #humpday and the perfect chance to try the āBigfootā- a half pound footlong topped your way, or mine!
Hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and pork- portions so BIG, we give you a fork! #hotdogs #lunch #localfood #Bigfoot (Nextdoor Amelia Concourse)
- Omni Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Recreation Supervisor in Fernandina Beach. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Fernandina Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fernandina Beach here.
š Nearby News
Yulee
- Nassau County Receives Statewide Recognition for Affordable Housing Efforts (yuleenews.com)
- Richard 'Todd' Percival (claytodayonline.com)
- Pattillo exploring more Westlake development (jaxdailyrecord.com)
Atlantic Beach
- Coast Guard Awards $45M Contract for Sector Jacksonville Annex Waterfront Repairs (hstoday.us)
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