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Join your friends and neighbors for our annual 5th of July Beach Cleanup! Volunteers will gather at 8 am Wednesday, July 5, to restore beauty to the AIP beach by picking up the “remains” of the 4th of July celebration. The cleanup goes quickly and really is a feel-good, fun event for all. Invite your neighbors, families (yes, children and grandchildren), and house guests to join in. New residents, come join us and meet a lot of really nice people. The more the merrier — and less work for all! Jean Middleton, who is heading up the 5th of July… Read More »

The 50th Anniversary Task Force is gathering memorabilia from the early years of Amelia Island Plantation and needs your help. This includes pictures, newspaper or magazine articles, bulletins, maps, posters, etc. If you are willing to loan or donate items to the Task Force, please bring them to the AIPCA office at 5542 First Coast Highway, Suite 300, by Friday, June 30. The office is open from 9 am to 5 pm (closed for lunch 12-1 pm) Monday through Friday. The items will be displayed for community members to enjoy at various locations throughout 2024, with a permanent display location… Read More »

Meet the founder of Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch (AISTW) at our next Thoughtful Thursday at 5 pm June 22 at The Oaks. Mary Duffy will discuss the nesting and hatching process, the threats faced by nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings, and the work done by AISTW to support and monitor sea turtle nesting on the island. Find out what we all can do to help these endangered animals. Doors open at 4:30 pm to mix and mingle with neighbors around the Clapper Rail. Wine and Beer available for purchase. Seating in the Sunset Room for Thoughtful Thursday is… Read More »

Get set to test your trivia skills when Trivia:30 returns to Game Night on Monday, June 19, at The Oaks. Join us for some brain-teasing fun, friendly competition and prizes! Doors will open at 5 pm at The Oaks. Seating is first come, first served in the Sunset Room. You must be in the room to save seating for others in your party who are arriving later. As an extra treat, we’ve invited the Hot Dog House to Game Night. They’ll be in the parking lot selling great hot dogs and sausages served to order or try one of their… Read More »

We had a great turnout for our free community concert May 12 in Racquet Park featuring the Bold City Classics band. Click here to open a video slideshow of the event.

Amelia Island Plantation is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9A All plants need nutrients to grow. Plants usually get nutrients from the soil, but sometimes supplemental nutrients help them thrive. Proper fertilization enhances growth, increases flowering or fruiting, corrects nutritional deficiencies, and enhances the plant’s appearance. Improper fertilization can cause damage to plants and the environment. Fertilize according to UF/IFAS recommended rates and application timings to prevent nutrient runoff and leaching which can pollute Florida’s waters. Always follow the fertilizer label directions. Be sure to follow any local fertilizer ordinances and ensure your landscape professional is a licensed fertilizer applicator. Your… Read More »

Anyone who is new to the AIP community and looking to make connections with other residents is invited to our next New Neighbor Meet & Greet from 4:30-5:30 pm Wednesday, June 7, at The Oaks, 203 Sea Marsh. This informal event will start with a welcome and a chance to ask questions, followed by a tour of The Oaks, our beautiful community gathering spot. The New Neighbor Meet & Greet will be immediately followed by Food Truck Night at 5:30 pm. So come out to The Oaks, meet some fellow newcomers, get the lowdown on living in AIP, and stay… Read More »

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The second annual Drummond Point Park Boules Club Spring Petanque Tournament featured 24 community members playing in teams of two, including two teams from Osprey Village. The players enjoyed lunch in the park before starting play. Over the course of the afternoon, the field was narrowed down to the Final Four teams — Jeff & Robin Pullen; Lib Schuler and Bill Quam; Mary & Stan Neal; and Jackye Rubin and Walton Rogers. Congratulations to the tournament winners — Lib and Bill — who won a hard-fought match against runners-up Jackye and Walton.