The Big Spring Book Sale Is Coming in March
The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s Spring Book Sale will be held March 20-23 [...]
Feb
Many More Steps Before Flood Wall Can Be Built
By Mike Lednovich Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean disregarded the numerous obstacles in constructing a [...]
Feb
Want to Help Our Environment? You Need to Know This
By Candis Whitney Did you know that there are more than 25 environmental/conservation organizations in [...]
Feb
Take This Class and Make Our Community Safer
By Jim Bollenbacher Did you know that if you experience sudden cardiac arrest, your chance [...]
Feb
Learn About Homeless Programs
If you’re curious about the increase in the number of unhoused people in our county [...]
Feb
Too-Small Tug Can’t Handle Ocean Barges and Must Be Sold
By Mike Lednovich The Ocean Highway and Port Authority (OHPA) voted Monday to sell its [...]
Feb
Ross Seeks Second Opinion on Partisanship
By Mike Lednovich Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Chip Ross is seeking an advisory opinion from [...]
Feb
It’s Time to Pay Our Respects to Early-Death Babies
February means different things to different people, but to Kim Maimone February means Mera’s Mission [...]
Feb
Start-Ups Grads Venture Forth
The latest graduates of the $1,000 Start-Ups program have completed a 9-month program on entrepreneurship, [...]
Feb
When Whale History is Lost, So is Ours
Editor’s note: In celebration of right whale calving season on our shores, we are posting [...]
Feb
Historic New Zion Church Undergoing Restoration
As you travel along Atlantic Avenue and N. 10th Street at the east end of [...]
Feb
Cucina South: Perfect for a Special Night Out
By Dylan Bailey Located amidst the beautiful oaks of Amelia Island, Cucina South is a [...]
Feb
Pat’s Wildways: Bald Eagle Nests
By Pat Foster-Turley I love it when one of my columns spawns another one. This [...]
Feb
A Fertile Year for Whales, Offset by Tragedies
By Lauri deGaris Seventeen — that is the number of North Atlantic right whale calves [...]
Feb
Late Filing Trips Sturges Up With Ethics Commission
By Mike Lednovich The Florida Commission on Ethics Wednesday found there was “probable cause” that [...]
Feb
Nao Trinidad’s Last Day in Our Marina
By Wilma Allen Today is your last chance to step back in time and imagine [...]
Jan
Beware: Officials Warn of a Realistic Phone Scam
The Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Comptroller have issued this warning [...]
Jan
Panama Woes Becoming Fernandina Woes
By Mike Lednovich A year-long drought is limiting the number of ships able to pass [...]
Jan
Port Will Sell Some Land, but Without a Plan for the Money
By Mike Lednovich The Port of Fernandina’s long-time accountant urged Ocean Highway and Port Authority [...]
Jan
Fancy Condo Plan Reviewed by City
An ultra-modern design, 33-unit, four-story condominium project at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and North [...]
Jan
Commentary: When a Helping Hand Is a Jar Opener
By Linda Hart Green I received this fancy jar opener for Christmas. This may seem [...]
Jan
Billy Elliot, the Musical, Coming to ACT Next Month
Amelia Community Theatre opens “Billy Elliot: The Musical” on Feb. 9 at 207 Cedar St. [...]
Jan
Take Your Visitors to Salt Life. No Visitors? Take You
By Dylan Bailey When it comes to dining experiences that seamlessly blend food, ambiance, and [...]
Jan
Motel Proposed at Sadler and Ryan
The developer for a proposed motel located at the entrance of the Pirates Bay community [...]
Jan
Tringali Owners File Appeal of Judge’s Ruling
By Mike Lednovich The Tringali property owners have filed an appeal in the First District [...]
Jan
Port and Feds Are In a Serious Misunderstanding
By Mike Lednovich The Port of Fernandina is in peril of having to pay back [...]
Jan
Pat’s Wildways: Healing Power of Nature
By Pat Foster-Turley This was a week I didn’t have a column in mind. My [...]
Jan
A Friendly Agreement Expands Athletic Warmups
Fernandina Beach has often cast an envious eye on a large, unused field in front [...]
Jan
Commission Considers Bond Issue With Big Holes In It
By Mike Lednovich Fernandina Beach city commissioners have a vision for a $25 million bond [...]
Jan
A New Book for a New Festival of Stories and Songs
By Wilma Allen Release of the new book, “Life on American Beach: Voices from Within,” [...]
Jan
Citing a November Case, Bach Says Candidates Can Tout Party Affiliation
By Mike Lednovich City Attorney Tammi Bach issued an opinion Monday that says candidates for [...]
Jan
Andre The Seal: Rockport and Boston’s Most Popular Resident
By Lauri deGaris Seals are also known as sea dogs, and they can entertain us [...]
Jan
Unusual Shipping Container Hotel Up for Review
By Mike Lednovich The city’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) is scheduled Thursday to review a [...]
Jan
Up Close and Personal: A Rush to Watch Whales Near Shore
By Lauri deGaris In my mind, few things are more exciting than receiving news about [...]
Jan
Amelia’s Last Great Grove of Sabal Palms Hangs in the Balance
By Lauri deGaris Recently, I walked along the south end of Amelia Island’s beach with [...]
Jan
Renowned American Impressionist Eric Jacobsen to Host Workshop
By Dylan Bailey In the art world, the name Eric Jacobsen holds a significant place. [...]
Jan
Atlantic Seafood to Move, Grow but Still Look Funky
By Mike Lednovich The City’s Historic District Council Thursday mostly liked the concept design of [...]
Jan
Two Department Heads Leaving the City
By Mike Lednovich Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course General Manager David DeMay and city Parks [...]
Jan
City Elections Are Coming — But So Far Candidates Are Scarce
By Mike Lednovich The clock is ticking with just four months remaining for candidates to [...]
Jan
Pat’s Wildways: Treats at the ARK
By Pat Foster-Turley Anyone who knows me by now knows that I love animals, especially [...]
Jan
Waterfront Park Takes a Step Toward Reality
By Mike Lednovich So far, so good for the latest plan put forward to convert [...]
Jan
Sturges Strikes Back at Ethics Complaint Filers
By Mike Lednovich At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges called [...]
Jan
Vintage Car Show at Canopy Way Day Program
A special event had been planned for Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m.-noon at Canopy [...]
Jan
Once-a-week Trash Collection for City Customers Starts Today
Did you put out your garbage today? Are you a Waste Management customer? Double-check this [...]
Jan
Commentary: The King Celebration Goes to the Very Roots of Fernandina
By Linda Hart Green Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2009 marked my first visit to [...]
Jan
‘Once Upon a Time in Florida’ Literary Luncheon
By Marla McDaniel From editor and writer Jacki Levine and the University of Florida [...]
Jan
Tasty’s Fresh Burgers: Where Smash Burgers Steal the Show
By Dylan Bailey Tasty’s Fresh Burgers is a well-established restaurant that has been serving delicious [...]
Jan
Bartram Garden Club Celebrates Florida’s Arbor Day
The Bartram Garden Club will be celebrating Florida Arbor Day at 11 a.m. on Jan. [...]
Jan
Sturges Told Investigator Firing of Martin Triggered Ethics Charge
By Mike Lednovich Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges said the commission’s firing of City [...]
Jan
Pat’s Wildways: Deer Mortalities
By Pat Foster-Turley Here on Amelia Island, deer cannot be legally hunted, and for the [...]
Jan
Join the Dream Team: MLK Day of Service Seeking Volunteers
Calling all volunteers! United Way of Northeast Florida is looking for volunteers this Saturday in [...]
Jan
MLK Day Panel Discussion Event to Share Stories
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society will [...]
Jan
New Right Whale Calf, Hit by a Boat, Likely Will Die
By Lauri deGaris The first North Atlantic right whale calf born this season has been [...]
Jan
Memories of Last Year’s Magical Whale Visitor (and Dolphin Friends)
By Lauri deGaris Last January, many Amelia Island residents, and visitors too, were thrilled to [...]
Jan
Storm Warning Ends — Oops, It’s on Again and Raining Buckets — What a Day!
Severe Weather Updates 12:30 — From the U.S. Weather Service: Expect a band of severe [...]
Jan
Facebook Posts Cast Doubt on State Probe into Sturges/Ericksen Relationship
By Mike Lednovich A Florida Commission on Ethics Advocate ruled that because Fernandina Beach Vice [...]
Jan
Sky’s the Limit for FBHS Aerospace Students
By Wilma Allen By the time they graduate from high school, many local teens will [...]
Jan
‘Becoming Dr. Ruth:’ Many Laughs for People of a Certain Age
Jill Dillingham of Amelia Musical Playhouse, first gave the script of “Becoming Dr. Ruth” to [...]
Jan
Amelia Chamber Season to Start with ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
By Wilma Allen Pianist William Ransom will take the stage Sunday, Jan. 14, at 5 [...]
Jan
Whale Calves 7, 8 and 9 Grace Our Waters
By Lauri deGaris Whale blessings keep right on coming … right whale calves nos. 7, [...]
Jan
Stories From Ancient Times Unite Whales and People
Editor’s note: In celebration of right whale calving season on our shores, we are posting [...]
Jan
Sturges Ethics Complaint Dismissed
By Brett L. Steger, attorney The Florida Commission on Ethics has entered a public report [...]
Jan
Amelia Island Restaurant Week Celebrates its ‘Sweet Sixteen’
By Dylan Bailey It’s time to pop the champagne and cut the cake! Amelia Island’s [...]
Jan
CRAAB to Submit Waterfront Park Plans for Approval
By Mike Lednovich When the city commission convenes on Jan. 16 they will be [...]
Jan
Pat’s Wildways: Manatee Watching
By Pat Foster-Turley Bucko and I finally made it to Crystal River, long heralded as [...]
Jan
Is the Island Maxed Out? Commission’s All Over the Place
By Mike Lednovich The late Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda once said, “Opinions are [...]
Jan
Sixth Right Whale Calf is Sighted
By Lauri deGaris Right whale calf number No. 6 was born off Cumberland Island on [...]
Jan
Commentary: A Topsy-Turvy Year at City Hall
By Mike Lednovich Now after more than a year in office, how did the 2023 [...]
Jan
Do You Have Room for a Labor of Love?
By Linda Hart Green New Year’s Day was special for my brother and me. We [...]
Dec
Restaurant Review: Thumbs Up for Hana Sushi in Yulee
By Dylan Bailey As someone deeply fond of Asian cuisine and seafood, I was thrilled [...]
Dec
Pat’s Wildways: Old Florida
By Pat Foster-Turley Whenever Bucko and I feel like getting away from the hubbub that [...]
Dec
Citizens Win Tringali Case
By Mike Lednovich A circuit court judge has ruled there is “no plausible explanation for [...]
Dec
Two More Whale Calves Born Nearby During the Solstice
By Lauri deGaris Newborn right whale calves No. 4 and No. 5 emerged from the [...]
Dec
Pelorus Jack: Part Two of a Whale of a Story
This article is part of a series of 10 appearing every other Monday in the [...]
Dec