All Aboard Live Oak is expected to bring in Amtrak officials as well as Senator Bill Nelson for a meet and greet Tuesday. Nelson, D-Fla., visited Live Oak last October to pledge his support for making the city a stop on a reestablished Amtrak line across the Southeast. He is one of the expected guests…
The Southern Rail Commission will hold six meetings in coming days to discuss what’s next in efforts to restore passenger rail service along the Gulf Coast. Meetings start Tuesday in Jacksonville and Live Oak, Florida. Wednesday meetings are in Marianna, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama. The effort will conclude Thursday with sessions in Gulfport, Mississippi, and…
Building on regionally-led efforts that have been in work since 2010, there is a federally chartered working group created by the FAST Act of 2015 actively determining how to restore passenger rail service across America’s southern coast – the Gulf Coast Working Group (GCWG). On March 15, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) provided an update…
There are two steps between Live Oak becoming an Amtrak stop. The first step is opening the rail line for passenger use. After that, Amtrak simply has to choose Live Oak. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) held a teleconference with the Gulf Coast Working Group (GCWG) on Wednesday, March 15, to discuss the final report…
For decades the onset of spring meant gathering the park for a weekend of fun, family and bluegrass and string music. This year, following in this beloved tradition, the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park has decided to play host to the first of (hopefully) many Suwannee Spring Reunions on March 23-26, 2017. The initial line-up…
The Suwannee Chamber is hosting their 69th annual Chamber gala presented by Lafayette State Bank. The event will be held on Saturday, February 25 and guests will be able to RSVP until February 10. The Brite Side band will be performing and there will be a silent auction later in the evening. Learn More
The building that houses the museum was originally the Freight Station of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. It contains exhibits and documentation that trace the history of telecommunications in the area from the early 1900s. The museum also features displays on the area’s first inhabitants from 12,000 years ago and a re-creation of a 16th-century Timucuan…
Operating since 1983, Suwannee Canoe Outpost is the original premier canoe outfitter on the Suwannee River. With a variety of day and overnight river trips, Suwanee Canoe Outpost offers a unique outdoor experience for every age group and nature lover. Learn More
This site commemorates Florida’s largest Civil War battle, which took place February 20, 1864. A reenactment of the battle is held every February, and there is a Civil War expo that takes place each summer. Every day guests can go the visitor center, which contains artifacts and tells the story of the battle. Additionally, visitors…
Mystic Jungle Educational Facility, Inc. focuses on conservation. preservation and the education of the general public on all species of exotic animals, especially wild cats. Visitors can enjoy a private tour of the facilities and animals with no fee. Learn More