Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm
Reporter – News Analyst
The Fernandina Observer welcomes the following businesses newly licensed to operate in our city last month. Note that the insurance companies provide services in our city but do not have an office within the city limits:
|
Business |
Address |
Owner |
Type of Business |
| Rejen Retreats, LLC | 1905 Field Street | Jennifer Schoening | Home local business |
| Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company | One West Nationwide Blvd. | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company | Insurance agency, broker & services |
| Nationwide Casualty Company | One West Nationwide Blvd. | Nationwide Casualty Company | Insurance agency, broker & services |
| Nationwide Insurance Company of Florida | One West Nationwide Blvd. | Nationwide Insurance Company of Florida | Insurance agency, broker & services |
| Ross Coleman | 403 Tarpon Avenue | Ross Coleman | Lawn & garden services |
| Yes! Strategic Fundraising, LLC | 2225 Offshore Drive | Matthew M. Lean | Misc personal services |
| Starshine Hoops | 2465 Pirates Bay Drive | Kacie Couch | Misc personal services |
| Satya Consulting | 341 N. Fletcher | Adina I. Taylor | Home local business |
| Richard M. Blecha, MD, LLC | 2416 Lynndale Road | Richard Blecha | Health services |
| Dallas Eli Stone | 335 Henry Bennefield Road | Dallas Eli Stone | Street performer |
| Sharon Haffey | 205 ½ Centre Street | Sharon Haffey | Misc personal services |
| Hse Group – Amelia Art | 205 ½ Centre Street | Suzanne Batchellor | Misc personal services |
| Kyle Keller | 2332 SR 168 | Kyle Keller | Street performer |
| Tire Max | 1002 S. 8th Street | Anna & Bernat Szczesniak | Automotive services |
| Jax Safe Floor & Tub, LLC | 2777 Forest Ridge Drive | Roger Mott | Handyman |
| Thompson’s Group Home | 216 S. 13th Street | Patricia Thompson | Nursing/personal care facility |
| Fourth Dimension Services, Inc. | 229 Lighthouse Circle | Matt & Pam Laffey | Home local business |
| Custom Fit Alterations by Linda | 910 S. 8th Street | Linda Miller | Misc personal services |
| Centredon Yoga | 212 Centre Street | Elizabeth McCranie | Misc personal services |
| Jerry Williams Martial Arts, Inc | 1200 Elm Street | Jerry Williamson | Misc personal services |
| Aura Dulcis Aroma & Massage | 910 S. 8th Street | Kelly Voboril | Misc personal services |
| Tag | 1001 Atlantic Ave. | Summer Page | Misc personal services |
| JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. | 1460 Sadler Road | JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. | Commercial Bank |
| Happy Cab of Amelia | 2384 Jamestown Road | Stacey & Dwayne Dixon | Misc equipment rental & services |
| CMFG Life Insurance Company | 5910 Mineral Point Road | CMFG Life Insurance Company | Insurance agency, broker & services |
| Allied Property & Casualty Insurance | One West Nationwide Blvd. | Allied Property & Casualty Insurance | Insurance agency, broker & services |
| Depositors Insurance Company | One West Nationwide Blvd. | Depositors Insurance Company | Insurance agency, broker & services |
| Nationwide Insurance Company of America | One West Nationwide Blvd. | Nationwide Insurance Company of America | Insurance agency, broker & services |
| PHL Variable Insurance Company | One American Row | PHL Variable Insurance Company | Insurance agency, broker & services |
The City Building Department issued 235 building permits in October. By activity, the greatest number of permits were issued for mechanical work, followed by electrical and tree removal permits. Ten permits for new buildings were issued.
All permits may be viewed on the city website fbfl.us. The permits listed below reflect new construction or other significant building activity:
New Single Family Dwellings
| Permit #2013- | Owner | Address | Contractor |
| 2314 | Seda Construction | 524 Spanish Way | Seda Construction |
| 2318 | Seda Construction | 532 Spanish Way | Seda Construction |
| 2323 | AP Lots LLC | 1767 Azalea Street | Advantage Home Builders |
| 2332 | 424 N 3rd LLC | 415 N. 4th Street | Harvey G. Ward, Building Contractor |
| 2335 | AP Lots LLC | 1743 S. 15th Street | Advantage Home Builders |
| 2385 | Trevett Building Systems | 1627 Highland Dunes Way | Trevett Building Systems |
| 2403 | Seda Construction | 541 Spanish Way | Seda Construction |
| 2408 | Seda Construction | 664 Spanish Way | Seda Construction |
| 2436 | Bruse & Jackie Modahl | 998 Ocean Overlook Drive | Classic American Building |
| 2447 | Jean Bonvouloir & Robert Burns | 505 Calhoun Street | Cayman Builders Inc. |
Renovation & Remodeling Projects
|
Permit #2013-/Action |
Owner |
Address |
Contractor |
| 2395/Remodel kitchen | George & Lori Selgnious | 2193 S. Fletcher | Redsector Design, LLC |
| 2295/Install new framing & standing seam metal roof | Amelia By The Sea | 3240 S. Fletcher | Parker Contracting, Inc. |
| 2306/repair fire damage | Sandridge Apartments | 2021 Jasmine Street | Belfor USA Group, Inc. |
Miscellaneous
|
Permit #2013-/Action |
Owner |
Address |
Contractor |
| 2480/remove 29 trees & approx. 600 cu yds of fill | Nassau Humane Society | 639 Airport Road | O.R. Dicky Smith & Company, Inc. |
| 2521/exploratory demolition | Barbara Habig | 3580 S. Fletcher | Dewayne Crews Inc. |
Editor’s Note: Suanne Z. Thamm is a native of Chautauqua County, NY, who moved to Fernandina Beach from Alexandria,VA, in 1994. As a long time city resident and city watcher, she provides interesting insight into the many issues that impact our city. We are grateful for Suanne’s many contributions to the Fernandina Observer.
November 7, 2013 4:02 p.m.