Florida Dept of Health reports evening cases of Coronavirus – Nassau County remains at 21 
COVID-19 and City Spending – An opinion 
Area churches to celebrate Easter (from a distance) with a different kind of hunt 
Amelia Island revealed . . . 
Evening figures from Florida Dept of Health show 21 Nassau County cases of Coronavirus Florida Dept of Health reports evening cases of Coronavirus – Nassau County remains at 21
Florida Dept of Health April 5, 2020 Editor’s Note: As more information is received from…
COVID-19 and City Spending – An opinion
By Chip Ross Fernandina Beach City Commissioner April 5, 2020 The impacts of COVID-19 are…
Area churches to celebrate Easter (from a distance) with a different kind of hunt
Contact: Emma Cottrell [email protected] April 5, 2020 Area churches are helping the community feel more…
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Lea Gallardo April 4, 2020 Editor’s Note: Lea developed a love of photography at…
Evening figures from Florida Dept of Health show 21 Nassau County cases of Coronavirus
Florida Dept of Health April 4, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Florida Dept of Health now…
Nassau County Council on Aging receives 5,550 meals to feed seniors
Nassau County Council on Aging Contact: Liz Dunn Marketing & Communications Director April 4, 2020…
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival announces cancellation of April 26 Zukerman Trio Concert due to Coronavirus crisis
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Contact: Dr. Joe Marasco Executive Director 904/261-1779 April 4, 2020…
North Florida Land Trust is making changes to meet growing preservation demands
North Floirda Land Trust Press Release April 4, 2020 The organization has repositioned some staff…
Florida cases of Coronavirus tops 10,000 – Nassau County cases at 19
Florida Dept of Health April 3, 2020 Evening Update
Florida Dept of Health requests participation in “Community Action Survey”
Florida Dept of Health April 3, 2020 ~Residents Called on to Do Their Part…
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of April 4-10, 2020
I-95 Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound near…
A secret garden . . .
By Clyde and Elizabeth Wilkes April 1, 2020 Libby’s Garden Amelia Park, Fernandina Beach,…
Agenda for first Fernandina Beach virtual City Commission Meeting on April 7, 2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 3, 2020 Due to Covid-19…
Fernandina Beach Pride Parade and Festival moves to Sept 26
Fernandina Beach Pride Press Release Contact:Genece Minshew, President Email: [email protected] The Fernandina Beach Pride Board…
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “Safer at Home Order”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 3, 2020 We are all about to…
Nassau County Coronavirus cases jump to 16 with 3 hospitalized
Florida Dept of Health April 2 2020 Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases,…
Three Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue personnel under quarantine
Nassau County Emergency Management Press Relase Contact: Public Information Office email: [email protected] April 2, 2020…
3 Fernandina Beach firefighters quarantined for Covid-19 exposure
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 2, 2020 The Fernandina…
Williams-Sonoma: Made in the USA?
April 2, 2020 by Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC When we’re deciding between buying…
Nassau County alerts public to Florida’s recently enacted “Stay at Home Order”
Nassau County Board of Commissioners Press Release Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer [email protected] April…
Florida Dept of Health reports Coronavirus cases approaching 8000 – Nassau County steady at 11
Info from Florida Dept of Health April 1, 2020
FLAPOL reports Gov DeSantis to issue “stay-at-home” order
FLAPOL By Renzo Downey April 1, 2020 Gov. Ron DeSantis issues stay-at-home order for Florida…
During Nassau County Board meeting Langley estimates drastic decline in taxable lodging revenue
By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 1, 2020 “Langley began by stating the budget for this…
A message from the Fernandina Beach Building Official
from Stephen Bechman City of Fernandina Beach Building Official April 1, 2020 Although the City…
Few to admire the beautiful bottle brush tree on Centre Street Fernandina
By Carrollee Addams April 1, 2020
Morning Florida Dept of Health Update shows 11 cases of Coronavirus in Nassau County
Florida Dept of Health April 1, 2020
FDOT to Temporarily Detour State Road 200 Overnight This Weekend
Florida Dept. of Transportation For Immediate Release March 31, 2020 Yulee, Fla. – The Florida…
Portion of North 15th to be closed for stormwater improvements
City of Fernandina Beach April 1, 2020
Edifice wrecks waterfront park hopes
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 1, 2020 Funny things happen…
FL Dept of Health issues update – Nassau County cases now at 10
Florida Dept of Health March 31, 2020 Nassau County positive cases of Coronavirus now at…
Book read . . .
By Evelyn C. McDonald March 31, 2020 Feeling a bit trapped in the house and…
Social Distancing – A sobering Monte Wolverton cartoon
A Monte Wolverton Cartoon March 31, 2020 Editor’s Note: We thank Chip Ross for sending…
A salute to Jim Thomas on his 99th birthday
By Susan Hardee Steger Photos courtesy of Kathryn K. Bynum March 31, 2020 A quiet…
As bills sit, DeSantis says he won’t veto $543M corporate tax refunds
By John Haughey The Center Square March 31, 2020 Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed several…
A message from Nassau County School Superintendent
From: Dr. Kathy Burns, Superintendent of Schools Monday, March 30, 2020 To All Nassau County…
60 and over in the time of COVID-19? Read on.
by Jennifer Leach Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC March 31, 2020…
Stimulus Bill: What we know
March 31, 2020 There was a new Stimulus Bill just signed to provide relief to…
Free MEDICARE consultations available through U of Florida/IFAS
U of Florida/IFAS Submitted by Annie Sparkle March 31, 2020 UNBIASED HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE Medicare…
Florida Dept of Health evening update – March 30
Information from Florida Dept of Health March 30, 2020 Editor’s Note: Florida Dept of Health…
Nassau County Commissioners discuss beach opening
By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 30, 2020 Board of County Commissioners Chair Daniel Leeper called…
A challenge to amateur or professional photographers
March 30, 2020 Attention photographers (both professional and amateur), the Fernandina Observer is offering a challenge…
Keep Nassau Beautiful is planting Nassau’s future
Keep Nassau Beautiful Press Release Contact: Lynda Bell [email protected] March 30, 2020 Homeowner’s Donate to…
Another day at the office for alligator trapper Darryl Parish
March 30, 2020 Editor’s Note: On my morning walk Darryl Parish, owner of Florida Nuisance…
Gov. DeSantis suspends new vacation rentals amid coronavirus concerns
By A.G. Goncharski FloridaPolitics.com March 30, 2020 Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday issued an executive order…
Nassau Council on Aging announces NassauTRANSIT operational change
Nassau Council on Aging Contact: Liz Dunn [email protected]/ March 30, 2020 NassauTRANSIT Offers Same-day Paratransit…
Nassau Building Dept updates permit application procedures due to Coronavirus
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release March 30, 2020
NCSD Instructional Personnel Recruitment Fair canceled
Nassau County School District MEDIA RELEASE March 30, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution,…
I-95 Southbound ramp to U.S. 17 closed during “Coronavirus activities”
FDOT Press Release March 30, 2020 Nassau County – The I-95 Southbound ramp to U.S….
Department of Revenue orders two-week delay in property tax payment deadline
By Ryan Nicol FloridaPolitics.com March 27, 2020 The Department of Revenue is giving Floridians more…
Florida Dept of Health provides Coronavirus update- March 29
Florida Dept of Health March 29, 2020 Editor’s Note: Nassau County cases of Coronavirus continue…
Governor Issues Vehicle Check on I-95
The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 29, 2020 Florida Governor Ron…
New sidewalk almost complete
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 28, 2020 The long awaited…
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Joe Winston March 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Joe moved to Amelia Island in 1994. …
Florida Dept of Health reports increase in Nassau County Coronavirus cases – Two hospitalized
Information from Florida Dept of Health March 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Coronavirus cases increased in…
FL Dept of Economic Opportunity announces February Employment Data
Florida Dept of Economic Opportunity Press Release March 28, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the…
Nassau County road and lane closures: week of March 28 – April 3, 2020
I-10 at Baker and Duval County lines Daytime lane closures Monday through Wednesday from 7…
Nassau County Manager issues Executive Order 3 regarding travelers from the NY Tri State area
Office of the Nassau County Manager March 27, 2020 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive…
Happy Piano Day!
Piano Day Amelia Island By Stéphane Pitois March 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Stéphane Pitois…
Coronavirus devastating to businesses, employees in the tourism economy
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 28, 2020 There is an…
FDOT road and lane closures
FDOT March 28, 2020 Nassau County I-10 at Baker and Duval County lines (FIN 446043-1-52-01)…
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpass 3,000 – March 27
Florida Dept of Health March 27, 2020 Editor’s Note: Since noon today the Florida Department…
Setting the record straight on activity at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport during coronavirus times
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 27, 2020 Various rumors have…
RX for “Pandemic Blues” – Plague reading
By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large March 27, 2020 With the beaches off-limits, bars and restaurants…
How to make a killer Quarantini
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 27, 2020 Desperate times call…
Friday, March 27 last day to participate in Piano Day Amelia Island – Virtual Celebration begins Satuday
March 27, 2020 Local Event Organized by Stéphane Pitois Piano Day Amelia Island March 24,…
Publix to start installing sneeze guards to protect employees from COVID-19
By Sarah Mueller FloridaPolitics.com March 27, 2020 Some major retail chains are moving to…
Weekly comments from Dale Martin . . .
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 27, 2020 As the concerns and responses…
Florida Dept of Health reports Coronovirus cases in Nassau County remain steady
Florida Dept of Health March 26, 2020 The Florida Department of Health shows the number…
Two new positions approved at March 23 Nassau County Commission Meeting
By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 26, 2020 Danny Leeper, chair of the Board of County…
Fifth COVID-19 Case in Nassau County Just Announced
3/26/20 @ 12:20 pm- From Nassau County Emergency Management: As of noon, March 26, 2020,…
DeSantis widens quarantine order for travelers from New York City area
By Jason Schaumburg The Center Square March 24, 2020 After initially ordering new travelers to…
FLAPOL reports “Duval County shows spike in Coronavirus cases”
FLAPOL By Drew Dixon On March 26, 2020 Duval County now has 74 confirmed cases…
Criticism mounts as DeSantis resists statewide stay-at-home order
By John Haughey The Center Square March 26, 2020 Former Vice President and presumptive 2020…
“Calm, Strong, Kind” – A Thomas Oliver video
By Thomas Oliver March 26, 2020 Thomas and Catherine Oliver owners of Amelia Adventures, are…