Every week the we pick an event on the coast to showcase. Most of the time I am influenced by my interests; gardening, art, good food, women… If you have a great idea for an event we should pick – send me an email to info@coastalcompanion.com let me know. Please include what, when, where, and most importantly why this event should be a pick of the week on Coastal Companion.
This festival is the biggest event of the year in Fernandina, Florida, and kicks off with a huge parade with dancers, bands, shrimp, pirates and more. For more news from the coast, sign up for our newsletter at
The new arena football team, Jacksonville Sharks, played their first home game against the Orlando Predators at a packed Veterans Memorial Arena. Take a look at all the excitement, including a touchdown.
Jacksonville Sharks open house introduced Sea Best Field, the 2010 players, and the Attack Dance team to the fans prior to Friday's home opener.
One of the most anticipated festivals on the coast is Savannah Music Festival, coming right after the St Patrick's Day celebration. Tripping with Joe from www.Coastalcompanion.com
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The gingerbread pirate ship created by the wonderful staff at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, Florida beats the most unusual gingerbread houses I have seen. I had an opportunity to speak to the creators and get some insight into how it is made. http://www.coastalcompanion.com
See what event we picked for South Carolina this week from Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort. For tips or ideas about what to do on the coast of Georgia, Florida or South Carolina, check our website http://www.coastalcompanion.com Also, sign up for our free newsletter for the latest.
Find out which event we picked for this week in Northeast Florida from Jacksonville, Jax Beach, Ponte Vedra, St Augustine, Daytona. For travel tips, and more ideas about fun things to do on the coast in South Carolina, Georgia or Florida, visit http://www.Coastalcompanion.com
Our weekly show for Georgia. Find out which event we picked this week as our favorite thing to do in Coastal Georgia from Savannah, Tybee, Brunswick, Jekyll Island, St Marys, Kingsland. For more travel ideas, and information about events and festivals on the coast of South Carolina, Georgia and Northeast Florida visit http://www.coastalcompanion.com
The First Wednesday Art Walk takes place in downtown Jacksonville every month. The artwalk takes place from 5-9 p.m. - rain or shine. The event