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Pat’s Wildways: Snorkeling
For most of my years of traveling, I have aimed at coral reefs to snorkel in. In the past years, I was astounded by all the colors of the corals, tropical fish, and invertebrates that live in this …
Today
Campbell accepts City Manager contract
Orange Park Town Manager Sarah Campbell has signed her employment agreement as Fernandina Beach city manager paying her a starting salary of $205,000.
The contract will be voted on by the city …
Today
You should care about PUDs - revisions could ruin neighborhoods
Fernandina Beach property owners dodged a bullet Tuesday night over a proposal that, if approved, had the potential to devastate the tranquility of city neighborhoods. PUD is the acronym, and you need to care about the peril that changes to requirements of a planned unit development would have on our town.
Yesterday at 1:01 PM
He Makes It Easy to Be Green
Despite having come into this world with a myriad of debilitating medical issues, teen entrepreneur Connor Hiebel, radiates an aura of tenacious positivity.
The 19-year-old founder of Amelia …
5 days ago
A Lesson in Poverty – and Joy
I got new glasses. Getting new glasses was not a fashion decision. I needed to see more clearly. My prescription had not changed much after last year’s checkup. I postponed the expensive …
Sunday, September 15
Candidate forum: leadership, public input, planning discussed
Four candidates vying for three open seats on the Fernandina Beach city commission this November homed in on key city issues Wednesday night at the Atlantic Rec Center.
Saturday, September 14
City news
Campbell seeks $55,000 raise as City Manager
According to a draft contract, Fernandina Beach will pay Sarah Campbell a starting salary of $205,000, with stipulations for $10,000 pay increases after six months and one year.
Campbell …
3 days ago
Empty chairs speak volumes about Bean and Sturges
Mayor Bradley Bean and Vice Mayor David Sturges were missing in action at Wednesday's City Commission candidate forum hosted by Citizens of Fernandina Beach at the Atlantic Rec Center.
Thursday, September 12
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County News
An update on Citizens v. Riverstone & Nassau County
This litigation, like most, has gone through a period where there has been little to report. Nevertheless, we would like to bring you up to speed on where we are.
Tuesday, September 3
Nassau County Complete Election Results
Registered Voters: 75,406
Ballots cast: 20,566
Voter turnout: 27.27%
Participating Precincts Reporting: 18 / 18
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Tuesday, August 20
Shadow Woods Prevails with Canopy Designation
The Nassau County Commission by a 5-0 vote Monday designated Shadow Woods Lane as a county Canopy/Scenic Road, reversing a decision last week by the county Planning and Zoning Board. The unpaved, …
Tuesday, July 23
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Dining
Arte Pizza – Layers of Flavors That Miss the Mark
As Amelia Island’s Dining Month continued strong and I grew more ravenous, it was time to try another restaurant’s offerings. And that was Arte Pizza. Opened in 2006, the restaurant …
Saturday, September 14
Amelia Island’s Dining Month Makes a Splash – Starting With The Tavern
Amelia Island’s Dining Month is officially upon us. And I couldn’t be more excited. With over 20 restaurants taking part in the event, and each one offering its own unique multi-course …
Saturday, September 7
Ellianos Promises Italian Quality but Leaves Much to Be Desired
It’s never been easier to grab a cup of coffee. Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, 7 Brew, Holy Grounds, Kismet Coffee, Amelia Island Coffee, Southern Blend–I could keep going. Seeing another …
Saturday, August 24
Health
Learning Your Options for Aging in Place
The newly formed Nassau Senior Advocacy Team will present a free forum for county residents on resources and strategies for aging in your own home. The forum will be held on Oct. 2, from 9-11 a.m., …
Yesterday at 11:03 AM
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available
After a tough summer of spiking COVID-19 cases, an updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available in most pharmacies and doctors’ offices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Monday, September 9
Experts Debate the Best Use of Coronary Artery Calcium Testing
Screening tests that look for evidence of possible disease are sometimes controversial. Experts often disagree about who, when and why screening tests should be administered. The value of Coronary …
Tuesday, August 27
Community
Trust is the Secret Sauce of All Relationships
In 1986, the popular singer-songwriter Billy Joel released his album’s title song, “A Matter of Trust," as a single. It was an instant hit. Listeners related …
Sunday, September 8
Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors to Dive into Fernandina Beach's Whaling History
The Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors join the city of Fernandina Beach in celebrating its 200-year anniversary. And, you are invited to participate in the celebration by joining the whale ambassadors …
Saturday, August 31
With a newly renamed skatepark and homecoming parade, the name ‘Poe Pinson’ is one that will go down in Fernandina’s rich history. The 19-year-old finished in fifth place in women’s street skateboarding and described the experience at the Olympics in Paris as unforgettable.
Saturday, August 17
With Olympian Poe Pinson in attendance, the city's Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) enthusiastically endorsed plans to build a new $1.2 million skate park at Main Beach.
Last week, the …
Wednesday, August 14
A comfortably full crowd gathered in the Peck Center auditorium to listen, talk and learn together about the issues involving the connection between church and state on Wednesday evening August 7. …
Sunday, August 11
Churches & Charities
Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) has received a gift of $4.9 million from Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation to support, enhance and create …
Thursday, June 13
If you're curious about the increase in the number of unhoused people in our county and what is being done, learn more about what the nonprofit Coalition for the Homeless is doing. An open community …
Tuesday, February 6
The Natural History of Sturgeon in North America
A few weeks ago, under the sturgeon moon of August, I wrote about the efforts of the St. Marys Riverkeeper and partners to protect the endangered Atlantic sturgeon. This week, I am sharing stories …
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
Pat’s Wildways: Sea Cucumbers
I have never thought much about sea cucumbers, and I’ll bet most of you readers haven’t either. These sea star and sea urchin relatives live an uninspiring life at the bottom of the sea, …
Friday, September 13
The Ancient Sturgeon Still Spawns in Our St. Marys River
Millions of years before birds flew and dinosaurs thundered across the earth, the long-lived sturgeon swam in the seas. Sturgeon can be found all over the globe and historically provided sustenance …
Saturday, September 7
Lavender
I had never given lavender much thought before a recent visit to the lavender-growing area of the Pacific Northwest. I was on a solo road trip around the Olympic Peninsula with time between my …
Friday, September 6
Special Features
A Message in a Bottle Leads to Stories From Everywhere
Recently, my friend Cathy showed me a plastic Coke bottle she found on the beach. Inside the bottle was a neatly folded letter. The cap was tight, and no water had penetrated the bottle. The message …
Wednesday, August 21
Business
Start-Ups Grads Venture Forth
The latest graduates of the $1,000 Start-Ups program have completed a 9-month program on entrepreneurship, financial management and life skills.
This fairly new program has now graduated 43. The …
Tuesday, February 6
Panama Woes Becoming Fernandina Woes
The Panama Canal By Mike Lednovich A year-long drought is limiting the number of ships able to pass through the Panama Canal and thus is reducing the number of ships coming into the Port of …
Monday, January 29
Rayonier Exec Gets High Honor
The Florida Council of 100 has announced that veteran real estate executive Chris Corr is the recipient of the Council’s 2023 Governor’s Business Leader Award. The award recognizes long-term …
Friday, November 17, 2023
5-Day Forecast
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Sunny then Sunny and Breezy
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Sunny
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