Amelia Island Florida

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Amelia Island, Florida is still very much an undiscovered secret, but perhaps not for much longer. The island's endless blue skies and stunning sunsets attract more and more people each year.
Amelia Island features a wide array of fine restaurants, boutiques, galleries, inns and outdoor activities. 

Our zip code is 32034. It is host to numerous festivals and world class events, including the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, the Amelia Island Jazz Festival, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and the Bausch & Lomb Tennis Championships. Many visitors to the island, however, simply enjoy strolling the streets of the downtown historic district, absorbing its rich cultural past.
Amelia Island also offers a treasure trove of diverse recreational activities. Sailing and kayaking are perennial favorites for the whole family. For the golf enthusiast, Amelia Island is paradise, with six championship golf courses spread out amidst the island's lush natural beauty.

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Amelia Island is the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from North Carolina to Florida. It is 13 miles long (21 km) and approximately 4 miles (6 km) wide at its widest point. Amelia Island is situated south of Cumberland Island, Georgia, off the coast of Florida in Nassau County. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on the island.

With its historic downtown shopping district, picturesque sandy beaches, and 13 miles (21 km) of majestic coastline, Amelia Island is one of the most popular destinations on Florida's First Coast. In the colonial history, it became known for an episode called Amelia Island Affair.

Population (year 2000): 10,549, Est. population in July 2004: 11,241 (+6.6% change)
Males: 5,032 (47.7%), Females: 5,517 (52.3%)

Elevation: 25 feet

County: Nassau Land area: 10.7 square miles Zip codes: 32034.

Median resident age: 43.0 years
Median household income: $40,893 (year 2000)
Median house value: $134,500 (year 2000)

Fernandina Beach, FL residents, houses, and apartments details

Races in Fernandina Beach:

* White Non-Hispanic (80.0%)
* Black (16.2%)
* Hispanic (2.3%)
* Two or more races (0.8%)
* American Indian (0.6%)
* Other race (0.5%)

Ancestries: English (15.9%), United States (13.0%), Irish (12.1%), German (11.0%), French (4.4%), Italian (3.7%).

For population 25 years and over in Fernandina Beach

* High school or higher: 87.1%
* Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.4%
* Graduate or professional degree: 12.1%
* Unemployed: 7.1%
* Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fernandina Beach city

* Never married: 22.1%
* Now married: 56.1%
* Separated: 1.9%
* Widowed: 9.0%
* Divorced: 10.9%

5.2% Foreign born (2.3% Latin America, 1.6% Europe, 0.9% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +1,308 (+14.2%) 
Located within the city limits of Fernandina Beach, Fl, Amelia Island is one of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida. It is 13 miles (21 km) long and approximately 4 miles (6 km) wide at its widest point. Amelia Island is situated off the coast in Nassau County, Florida, south of Cumberland Island, Georgia. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on the island.

History

Named for Princess Amelia, daughter of George II of Great Britain, Amelia Island is rich in history and tradition. The island has frequently changed possession. During its long history it has been under eight different flags French, Spanish, British, Patriot, Green Cross, Mexican, Confederate, and United States the only location in the United States to have done so.

Golf

There are seven golf courses on Amelia Island. Amelia Island Plantation is a resort that features the Amelia River Course, the Long Point Course, the Oakmarsh Course and the Ocean Links Course. The Golf Club of Amelia Island is at the Summer Beach Resort, and the Royal Amelia Golflinks are located nearby.There is also the nearby Fernandina Beach Golf Club, known to locals as the "City Course".

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