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Then and Now The Skinny Days of the Burbanks Net making was and still is a way of life that has supported the Burbank family from the early 1900’s to present day. Even through the depression, William Burbank, Sr. was able to support his family making nets and seining on the beach. Billy remembers being […]

Net Maker to the World – Part V in a Series of VII

A Day in the Life   Stories and Superstitions of Shrimpers Billy’s childhood gave him a bird’s eye view of the men and women who made Fernandina Beach the shrimp capital of the world. It also gave him first-hand experience as a shrimper and first-hand knowledge of some of the most interesting people you’d meet […]

Net Maker to the World – Part III in a Series of VII

Life on the River Written By Lori Hoerl At Crane Island, we have a deep appreciation for our natural surroundings, the people who have shaped our local history, and the stories that continue to be told through the deep connection our neighbors have to this island we call home. An island within Amelia Island, Crane […]

Net Maker to the World – Part I in a Series of VII

What’s Brewing? Written By Lori Hoerl People who love beer will appreciate the new creations being brewed at the Amelia Tavern on Amelia Island. Situated at the corner of Centre and 4th Streets in the heart of historic, downtown Fernandina Beach, Amelia Tavern gives you a bird’s eye view of visitors and locals, alike, as […]

What’s Brewing Around Amelia Island

The Crane Island lifestyle begins with the journey there. For a pilot leaving Atlanta, that means taking off from Peachtree-Dekalb Airport and arriving on island time in (almost) no time.                            On a Friday afternoon in Atlanta, you’ll find most of the city converging […]

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