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Happy weekend, Nassau County! 

In today’s happening-today edition: American Beach’s legacy, a primitive skills festival, and and Cars & Caffeine + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Preserving a coastal legacy: American Beach on Amelia Island became a haven for Black travelers, and the A. L. Lewis Museum and local history exhibits keep its legacy alive for Nassau County families today — explore its history and legacy.

Key county effort in limbo: Nassau County’s Opioid Task Force meeting set for March 12 has been canceled, with no reason given by county commissioners, as opioid deaths rise and residents await next steps — read the full story.

New genres and hidden gems: Fernandina’s book sale returns as Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library will turn the Peck Center Gym into a bookstore March 11 to 14, with bargains supporting local literacy — get all the details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Join a free step-by-step painting class
• Celebrate St. Patrick’s at festive markets
• Get free groceries across Nassau County
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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DIY art night, anyone? At Paisley Grace Makery, blank wood and bold ideas become genuinely wall-worthy pieces, no Pinterest-fail vibes. Sessions deliver shared laughs, a project you’ll actually hang, and a creativity buzz that lingers longer than the paint.

Stitch therapy, unlocked: If your project needs a spark, Bristly Thistle stocks hand-painted needlepoint canvases, threads, beads, and smart tools, plus professional finishing and occasional classes. Refresh your creative mojo without leaving Fernandina Beach… an easy, welcoming hub for stitchers at every level.

Island pours, zero pretense: Mocama Brewing Company has that meet-your-friends-and-stay-awhile energy. Sleek mid-century taproom, beers from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs, an actual wine list, and a taproom kitchen turning out solid bites. Very Fernandina, very easy.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🛍 Wildlight Market Place Farmers & Arts Market @ Tinker St, Yulee, FL 32097, United States | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Saturday at Wildlight Market Place is Yulee’s sweet spot, part farmers market, part arts stroll, all small-town serotonin. Grab a coffee, browse produce, breads, and handmade finds, let the kids chase bubbles, and bring a well-behaved dog, rain or shine on first and third Saturdays.

🏕 2026 Primitive Skills Family Festival in Callahan | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Think you could start a fire without the grill? Spend a day in the woods at a family-friendly skills fest where local experts cover shelter, fire, archery, atlatl, and more, so the kids stop swiping, and you finally outsmart that paracord bracelet.

🚜 Tractor Supply Market @ Tractor Supply Co. (463184 Sr 200, Yulee, FL) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Weekend errands just got an upgrade at the Yulee Tractor Supply market, where you can snag fresh sourdough, small-batch jelly, local boutique finds, and handcrafted everything. Park like you mean it, chat with your neighbors, then leave feeling smug, well-fed, and a little overstocked.

🛩 Gliders Over Hilliard Airpark @ Hilliard Airpark | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from the noise and watch the North Florida Soaring Society float over Hilliard Airpark, weather permitting. It’s sailplanes, tow ropes, and big sky theater, all quieter than your neighbor’s leaf blower. Bring a lawn chair, a hat, and your inner plane spotter.

✍ Book Signing: Bree’s Beachside Quest @ The Book Loft (Fernandina Beach) | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to swap soccer runs for sea turtle lore, this is it. The Book Loft hosts Gregory L. McKinley’s launch of Bree’s Beachside Quest, with a first-chapter reading, signings, photo ops, and kid-approved lessons on our beloved Amelia shoreline.

☕ Cars & Caffeine @ The Ritz-Carlton (Fernandina Beach) | Sunday (3/8) at 9:00 AM – Skip errands and stroll the biggest car display of the weekend at The Amelia, 400-plus beauties from across the country. Snag a free Hagerty Ride & Drive, catch four seminars, and feel smug that tickets support nonprofit partners, so your tire kicking does some good.

🎸 Melody Trucks and more @ Tigre Island Room (Fernandina Beach) | Sunday (3/8) at 7:00 PM – Cap off the weekend with Melody Trucks and the Fitzkee Brothers back at Tigre Island Room, serving tasty, soulful jams with Southern roots in our historic downtown Fernandina Beach venue. Foot-tapping, drink-in-hand vibes, no lawn chair required. Tickets at tigreislandroom.com.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Flo ‘n Grits @ The Palace Saloon (Fernandina Beach) – 1:00 PM
• 3/7 Amy Vickery @ Disco Witch Brewing (Yulee) – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Zack Lukens @ Bohemian Bull Yulee, FL – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 The Crowded Table @ Tigre Island Room (Fernandina Beach) – 8:00 PM
• 3/8 Melody Trucks and more @ Tigre Island Room (Fernandina Beach) – 7:00 PM
• 3/9 Brad Wells @ The Patio at 5th and Ash Restaurant (Fernandina Beach) – 5:30 PM
• 3/12 Sada Davidson @ Sliders Seaside Grill (Fernandina Beach) – 1:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Nassau County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 74°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 7%

Widespread fog before 10am. Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 23%

A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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