COMING IN SPRING

The spring months of 2002 are just around the corner. Here's a preview of two of Amelia Island's biggest springtime happenings.

The Bausch & Lomb Championships return to Amelia Island Plantation the week of April 8-14. This tournament always features some of the biggest names in women's professional tennis. Last year's champion, Amelie Mauresmo, is expected to return in 2002 to defend her title. Other past champions include Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport, Mary Pierce and Aranxta Sanchez-Vicario. For the most current information, call (800) 436-8366 or visit www.blchamps.com.

Amelia Island has played host to world class
tennis for over 20 years.
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The first weekend in May brings the 39th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival to the streets of historic downtown Fernandina. This is one of the largest arts and crafts shows in the southeast. Along with art, crafts and antiques, festival goers can enjoy live music, children's activities and lots of delicious local seafood! For information, call (904) 261-3248 or visit www.shrimpfestival.com.

Thousands of people make an annual trek to
Historic Downtown Fernandina to enjoy the
sights, sounds and tastes of the Shrimp Festival.
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