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Jekyll Island Revitalization Public Input Meetings

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Georgians interested in the future of Jekyll Island, Georgia, will have multiple opportunities to preview and comment on plans for revitalizing the Jekyll Island Town Center.

Open public meetings will be held as follows:

St Marys
Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m.
The Heritage Bank’s community center, 392 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, St. Marys

Jekyll Island
Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m
Jekyll Island Convention Center, Jekyll Island

Augusta
Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.
The Knox Room at the National Science Center’s Fort Discovery

Atlanta
Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m.
Cobb Galleria Center, Cobb Parkway and Galleria Drive

“Since our selection as the Jekyll Island Authority’s private development partner, we have been listening to what Georgians envision for the future of Jekyll Island,” said Jim Langford, project executive for Linger Longer Communities. “We have already received significant feedback through our Web site at www.rediscoverjekyll.com and appreciate the strong support, creative ideas and input we are receiving. We look forward to hearing more from the public once they have the opportunity to review our plans.”

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Calling ALL Artists in Camden County!

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Do you have a special gift or ability? A talent that is your profession, your passion or hobby? Arts Camden wants you! Where does your particular aptitude lie? The Visual Arts – drawing, sculpture, painting, photography? The Decorative Arts – Wood, metal, textile, glass, ceramic?  The Performing Arts – Theatre, music (instrumental and vocal), opera, dance, magic?  The Language Arts – the written word?  The Culinary Arts?   Arts Camden invites everyone to participate in the up-to-date compilation of an artisan guide for the county.

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Charleston Is Home for the Holidays for Colbert

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Stephen Colbert is coming home to Charleston for the holidays reports the State. He will perform his one-man show, “Stephen Colbert’s Holiday Apparition,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 23 at Charleston’s Sottile Theatre. He will also read from his book, “I Am America (And So Can You!)” and of his growing up in Charleston.  Call (843) 577-7183 for tickets and more information.

Palencia Home By The Vintage Group Wins First Place In St. Johns County Parade Of Homes

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St. Augustine, Fla. – Northeast Florida-based The Vintage Group is the proud recipient of a first place award in the 2007 St. Johns County Parade of Homes for the Barletta III in Palencia.

Nestled among 2,400 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway off U.S. 1 between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Palencia is designed for 2,350 residences featuring a variety of housing options by lifestyle and price from the $200s to more than $4 million—including new innovative Village Center live/work units, cottages, villas, condominiums, single-family and pristine lots.

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Designers’ Showcase – The Historic Chadwick House – Fernandina, Florida

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Local designers and decorators have worked on The Chadwick House on 6th St in downtown Fernandina to help raise fund for the Barnabas’s crisis programs and medical/dental clinic. The Designers’ Showcase is now open. Visit The Chadwick House, 121 North 6th Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. This event continues until November 4. Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm Sunday: 1 – 4 pm. $20 at the door of the Showcase. For more information please call 904-261-7000