Coming in Spring

Two annual events highlight the spring season on Amelia Island.

The Bausch & Lomb Championships, one of the longest running tournaments on the women's professional tennis tour, returns to Amelia Island Plantation the week of April 5-11, 2004. Join in the excitement as this event celebrates its 25th anniversary. Past champions include Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Aranxta Sanchez Vicario, Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport and defending champion Elena Dementieva. For the most current information, please call (800) 486-8366 or visit www.blchamps.com.

2003 Bausch & Lomb Champion Elena Dementieva
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Another annual springtime tradition is the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, April 30-May 2, 2004. Held on the streets of historic downtown Fernandina, this festival is one of the largest arts and crafts shows in the south. Come experience live music, beautiful arts, crafts and antiques, and delicious local seafood! For more information, call (904) 261-3248 or visit www.shrimpfestival.com.