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Hello Nassau County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Massive pop-up bookstore, astronomy night with real telescopes, and a Vex robotics workshop for kids + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Garden District vision advances: New plans have been filed to add more than 200 single-family home lots at Wildlight in Yulee. The mapped lots still need county and utility approvals before construction can begin — get details on the expansion.
Massive pop-up bookstore returns: Fernandina’s favorite book sale starts tomorrow at the Peck Center Gym, with over 10,000 items priced $3 or less and new genres like romantasy and manga supporting library programs — get dates, location and details.
Southern escapes and history: Fernandina Beach made a recent list of the South’s best downtowns, spotlighting historic streets, the Amelia Island Museum of History, and The Palace Saloon, with other charming towns also featured — check out the full lineup.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Serious pie cravings: Craving that tart-sweet finish? The Patio at 5th & Ash serves a legit Key Lime Pie that nails it, with a buttery crust and bright citrus that sings. Perfect for lingering under twinkle lights with friends, sipping something easy, and making it a just-because dessert night.
Bring home some joy: June’s Blooms of Nassau is Yulee’s spot for hand-arranged bouquets, thoughtful sympathy pieces, and custom designs that feel personal. When your desk or kitchen counter needs a lift, their fresh, seasonal picks make brightening the day easy.
Build your base strength: Club 14 Fitness keeps training interesting with free weights, functional spaces, and coaching when you want it. Climbing-curious or cross-training? This local spot makes it easy to show up, learn the ropes, and feel like a regular in no time.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎨 Step-By-Step Painting Class @ Nassau County Public Library Hilliard Branch | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – Think your stick figures deserve a promotion? Head to the Hilliard Branch Library for a step-by-step painting class welcoming ages 14 and up. No talent required, just curiosity, a steady-ish hand, and the willingness to blame the brush, not the lighting.
🐎 Ride Night 2026 @ The Ranch at Traders Hill (Hilliard) | Thursday (3/12) at 5:00 PM – Thursday nights in Hilliard mean barrels, poles, and a little friendly buckle chasing at The Ranch. Peewees to Sr Adults line up, you cheer, snack, and quietly relive your glory days. Twenty bucks to enter, TR members rack points automatically, finals are members only.
🎲 Century Spice Road Demo @ Rollin’ With My Gnomies Board Games & Cafe (Yulee) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Test-drive Century: Spice Road, the easy, quick card game where you collect spices, trade smart, and feel clever fast. Five bucks for 13 and up, free for 12 and under and members, opens their 450+ game library, so call it quality time, not screen time.
🔭 Astronomy Night @ Fort Clinch State Park (Fernandina Beach) | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Stargaze at Fort Clinch as the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society rolls out their real-deal telescopes. Park and fort fees are waived, so your wallet can take the night off too. Bring curiosity, a sweater, and that neighbor who still thinks Orion is the Big Dipper.
🎨 Fernandina Beach Arts Market @ Fernandina Beach Arts Market | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Craving a low-key browse that actually feels like Fernandina? Hit the OG Arts Market for one-of-a-kind, handmade finds, friendly makers, and zero big-box vibes. Bring a tote, grab your veggies one block over at the Farmers Market, and call it a win.
🚗 Callahan Cruise In @ Northeast Florida Fair | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Think a little chrome pairs well with shamrocks? NEFL Fairgrounds is hosting a one-time Callahan cruise-in on Second Saturday, folded into a Southern Vintage St. Patty’s festival with classic rides, green flair, booth hopping, and prime small-town people watching. Dress for green, not speed.
🤖 Vex Robotics Workshop @ Hilliard Branch Library | Wednesday (3/18) at 10:30 AM – The library is hosting a VEX robotics workshop where kids build, code, and tackle real-world problems using legit kits, not cardboard and hope. It runs 3 1/2 hours with a snack break, and spots are limited, so register. Bonus: teamwork, critical thinking, and tired kids.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Nassau County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy. Low around 64, with temperatures rising to around 67 overnight. South wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 77°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 85%
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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