It’s Friday, Nassau County! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Data center moratorium, a barnyard derby, and peach and summer fruits wine pairing + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old) -- see what it covers.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Pause on development plans: This week, Nassau County approved a 12-month moratorium on new data center applications, to study impacts while a new state law allows regulations but bars outright bans -- see the county moratorium.
Florida’s island escapes await: Planning a weekend escape? A new list highlights Amelia Island, Fort Clinch State Park, and favorites like Anna Maria, Caladesi, and Sanibel for beaches, shelling, trails, and horseback riding -- see the full list.
Brokerage growth amid market headwinds: Jacksonville-based Momentum Realty surpassed $3.5 billion in lifetime sales and 8,500 transactions, expanding in Nassau County and Northeast Florida, with over 280 agents fueled by education and technology -- explore Momentum’s growth.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Skate night, solved: 80 SKATE keeps the nostalgia alive with a local roller skating scene right here in Nassau County, perfect for beginners through seasoned gliders. If your week needs a little groove and a lot of laps, grab a friend and let the wheels do the smiling.
Glow-up, local edition: Decorated Seahorse Artistry keeps Nassau faces photo-ready with pro airbrush makeup that stands up to humidity, and facials that actually do something... think dermaplane, microdermabrasion, and oxygen infusion. Book it when you want wedding-day polish or just a midweek reset that feels delightfully extra.
Craft night, solved: Whether your walls need a glow-up or your group chat needs a plan, Paisley Grace Makery hosts relaxed, guided DIY workshops so you can design and make decor you’ll actually want to display. Perfect for friend hangouts, birthdays, or a sanity-saving solo reset... and yes, you keep the masterpiece.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Guided Meditation Sound Bath @ Yoga Den Yulee | Friday (6/12) at 6:00 PM – This chakra-based guided sound bath at Yoga Den Yulee is basically housekeeping for your head and heart. Bowls climb from root to crown while you breathe, notice, and let the noise fall away, leaving you grounded, spacious, and quietly nicer to be around.
🖼 Fernandina Beach Arts Market @ Fernandina Beach Arts Market | Saturday (6/13) at 9:00 AM – Take a leisurely lap along Centre Street in Historic Downtown, between Century 21 and Pepper's, for a hometown arts market with live music, local makers, and handmade finds. Grab organic treats at the nearby farmers market, bump into three neighbors, and pretend you planned it.
🐎 The Hobodonk Barnyard Derby @ Loblolly Acres (Callahan) | Saturday (6/13) at 10:00 AM – Head to Loblolly Acres for the Hobodonk Barnyard Derby, where a mini horse, a stubborn donkey, and a chaotic goat attempt glory through absurd obstacles. Finally, a sport where stubbornness is a competitive advantage. $20 per household gets barnyard access, fishing, kayaking, and baby chicks.
📿 DIY Beaded Felt Bookmark Event @ The Book Loft (Fernandina Beach) | Saturday (6/13) at 1:00 PM – Retire the crumpled receipt bookmark and make a beaded felt beauty upstairs at The Book Loft with DIY maven Liz Rishel of Within the Grove. Supplies, instruction, light refreshments, and drinks are covered, so you can focus on crafting, chatting, and feeling delightfully capable.
🎻 Festival Finale: Miró Quartet @ Historic Courthouse (Fernandina Beach) | Saturday (6/13) at 3:00 PM – Give your beach chair the night off, and catch the chamber festival finale with the Miró Quartet and the Beth Newdome Fellows. Pros and rising stars swap thunder and tenderness, celebrating mentorship, musical polish, and chamber fireworks that will not bother the sea turtles.
🍑 Peach & Summer Fruits Wine Pairing @ Tuscan Rose Vineyards (Callahan) | Sunday (6/14) at 1:00 PM – Skip the yardwork and let someone else pair the peaches. The Winery at Tuscan Rose Vineyards is pouring a guided tasting of summer wines with small bites inspired by Florida’s juiciest fruits, equal parts sunshine, nostalgia, and civilized afternoon escape.
🛏 Once Upon a Mattress @ Amelia Musical Playhouse (Fernandina Beach) | Sunday (6/14) at 2:30 PM – Remember when a pea could ruin your sleep? A witty, toe-tapping retelling, it serves smart lyrics, royal hijinks, and nostalgic charm, perfect for date night, grandkid night, or simply validating our lifelong suspicion that the mattress really is the problem. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — Announcement Your homeowners insurance has a blind spotIt covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old). *See what it covers → |
07 — The Nassau County report Weather forecastToday — High: 90°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 22%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 77, with temperatures rising to around 78 overnight. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 35%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis custom Cole Builders home in gated Blackrock Hammock blends Southern charm with polished luxury on 1.03 acres. A soaring open layout, gourmet kitchen, engineered wood floors, and spa-like primary suite set the tone. Outside, a saltwater pool, hot tub, summer kitchen, pergola with fire pit, and screened patio create a true backyard retreat.
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