Amelia Island: The 2015 Wild Amelia Nature Festival, May 15-17, features numerous guided eco-tours led by area naturalists and park rangers. For example, an island beach walk and talk is $14 per person; a sunset with the birds program is $10 per person; a naturalist kayak excursion is $65 per adult, $55 per child. Other highlights include an EcoExpo with nature-based vendors and organizations, activities for children, a sea turtle release and more. Info: wildamelia.com.
Key Largo: The Key Largo Original Music Festival, May 14-17, features multiple stages and entertainment areas, on-the-water venues, unique entertainers from Nashville and around the country, as well as local musicians. The music starts at 3 p.m. Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, at 2 p.m. Saturday and at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Info: keylargooriginalmusicfest.com.
Tallahassee: Our state capital presents the Capital Cuisine Restaurant Week & Concert Series celebrating the diverse selection of dining and the city’s growing reputation as a culinary destination, May 14-26. The event, which this year also includes music, allows patrons to explore the tastes of the area’s most popular eateries. Participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus featuring two and three-course meals for lunch and dinner. Info: visittallahassee.com.
Key West: The 13th Annual Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium, May 15-16, highlights Key West’s political history in panel discussions, a reception and tours of the Little White House where Truman spent many working vacations during his presidency. The 2015 topic is “America’s Greatest Humanitarian Effort — The Marshall Plan.” Tickets are $125 per person including a reception on Friday, the conference, a snack and lunch on Saturday. Info: trumansymposium.com.
Bostwick: The Botswick Blueberry Festival on May 16 is held at the Bostwick Community Center, 125 Tillman St., serving up a blueberry pancake breakfast, blueberry ice cream, homemade blueberry pies and other goodies as well as free entertainment and arts and crafts. Event hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to noon). Info: bostwickblueberryfestival.com.