The Ocean Rescue watches over visitors of Amelia Island beaches from several types of stands set up on the beaches. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
This sign is posted at Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Signs, like this one at Seaside Park, are posted outside all Nassau County and Fernandina Beaches to inform visitors what the flags posted at the lifeguards stands mean. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Despite the cloudy Mother’s Day weather, high hazard and dangerous marine life flags waving, Nassau County’s Peter’s Point saw many visitors Sunday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Keeping people safe on Amelia Island’s beaches is a top priority for local municipalities. Nassau County and the city of Fernandina Beach have people and plans in place to ensure everyone’s day at the…