Oyster Shell Bagging Event - Brunswick, Georgia
August 31, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Georgia, Golden Isles, Nature
G.E.O.R.G.I.A. Shell Bagging Event in Brunswick, Georgia
The University of Georgia’s Marine Extension Service coordinates a community-based oyster restoration project called GEORGIA (Generating Enhanced Oyster Reefs in Georgia’s Inshore Areas). This program recycles oyster shell to create new oyster reefs, and enhances stewardship and public awareness of the importance of oyster reef habitat along the Georgia coast.
Bagging takes place at new Brunswick Shell Recycling Center on September 6th near DNR Headquarters. Please RSVP.
Call Casey Sanders at 912-264-7323 visit the website for more information.
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Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival Video
August 30, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Beaches, Featured, Festivals, Georgia, Golden Isles, Video Podcasts
Report from the Beach Music Festival, Jekyll Island, Georgia, 2008. Free Beach Blast concert with the Swinging Medallions. Read our previous post about the Beach Music Festival on Jekyll here.
Where the River Ends Book Signing, St Marys, GA
August 30, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Georgia, News, St marys-Kingsland
Thursday, September 25th
“Where the River Ends” Book Signing – Location and time to be determined
Author Charles Martin will be in downtown St. Marys signing copies of his new release “Where the River Ends”. Released only a few weeks ago, the novel is currently in the top 35 on the New York Times best sellers list. This story is of a husband and his determination to fulfill his wife’s list of things to do before she dies of cancer. Her list brings the couple to St. Marys, Georgia. This novel was recently featured on First Coast News and you should not miss this opportunity to have an autographed copy! For information call 912-882-8111.
Special Report - Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Georgia
August 29, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Companion Weekly, Festivals, Georgia, Music, St marys-Kingsland, Video Podcasts
Special Report for the upcoming Catfish Festival in Kingsland, Camden County taking place on Labor Day Weekend. Joe Talentino from Coastal Companion met with Tonya Rosado, Executive Director from Kingsland CVB to get more details about the festival.
Georgia Coastal Companion Weekly
August 29, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Companion Weekly, Georgia, Savannah, St marys-Kingsland
Weekly show from Coastal Companion about Upcoming events in Georgia Aug 25 - 31, 2008. This week’s show highlights the Labor Day Beach Bash on Tybee Island, Blue vs. Grey Summer Celebration at Fort Pulaski in Savannah, and the Catfish Festival in Kingsland.
Read more:
Labor Day Beach Bash on Tybee Island
Blue vs. Grey Summer Celebration Savannah
Catfish Festival in Kingsland
Florida Coastal Companion Weekly
August 29, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Companion Weekly, Florida, Video Podcasts
Weekly show from Coastal Companion about upcoming events on the coast of Northeast Florida. This episode is for the week of August 25 - 31,2008 highlighting First Annual Songwriter Festival, Fernandina on Amelia Island, St. Augustine’s 443rd Birthday and improv comedy with Mad Cowford in Jacksonville.
Read more:
First Annual Songwriter Festival, Fernandina, Amelia Island
St Augustine’s 443rd Birthday Party
Mad Cowford Improv Comedy, Jacksonville
South Carolina Coastal Companion Weekly
August 29, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Charleston, Coastal Companion Weekly, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Weekly show from Coastal Companion about Upcoming events in South Carolina. This show is for the week of August 25 - August 31, 2008 for coastal South Carolina, highlighting the Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival in Myrtle Beach. Also the Barbecue and Bluegrass festival at Boone Hall Plantation in Charleston and the River Festival in Land’s End.
Read our previous posts:
Beach, Boogie and BBQ Festival in Myrtle beach
Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival in Charleston
River Festival - Land’s End
Make a Kite and Fly a Kite on the Beach - Fernandina, Florida
August 28, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Amelia - Fernandina, Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Featured, Florida, Kids, Sports Event
| August 30, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am |
Free Kite Workshop at Fort Clinch, Fernandina/Amelia this weekend on August 30th at 10 am. Create a kite and practice your flying skills on the beach. The program will begin with a short introduction to the history and basics of kite flying.This could be a great day out for the whole family.
Event is FREE with park admission.
Call to sign up as participation is limited – (904) 277-7274

photo credit: ronnie44052
Arts and Medicine Family Day - Jacksonville, Fl
August 28, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Art & Entertainment, Coastal Happenings, Featured, Florida, Jacksonville, Kids
| August 30, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
Medical illustration, drawing demonstrations, and science inspired activities for kids of all ages. You can also enjoy live music. The event takes place at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.
Admission is free.For more information, please call (904) 355-0630.
Downtown on Tap - Jacksonville, Florida
August 28, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Happenings, Featured, Florida, Food, Jacksonville
| August 28, 2008 | ||
| 5:00 pm |
Make a Scene Downtown presents Downtown on Tap on August 28th 5-8 pm. This event takes place Downtown Jacksonville From Bay St. to Adams St. Stop by your favorite downtown bars for drink specials, DJ Chill Will, giveaways and more!
Meet Jaxon DeVille and the Roar Cheerleaders in Jesse Plaza from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The big game will be shown at many of the Downtown On Tap participating bars so bring your friends and cheer on our team as they take on the Washington Redskins!
FREE PARKING Jax Center Parking Garage after 5 p.m. (corner of Bay St. & Ocean St.) Courthouse West Lot after 6 p.m. (behind the courthouse off Liberty St. & Coastline Dr.) Parking meters are free after 6 p.m.
For more info call 904- 630-3690


