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Tourists Flocking to Amelia Island Despite Increasing Costs

Florida Politics By Wes Wolffe May 22, 2022 Occupancy is up 8% at hotels, while [...]

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Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Brett Lupfer May 21, 2022 Editor’s Note: Brett Lupfer is a professional photographer/videographer who [...]

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Fernandina Beach Rotary Club awards college scholarships to Fernandina Beach High School students

Fernandina Beach Rotary Club Press Release Submitted by Larry Myers May 21, 2022 The Fernandina [...]

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The Observer Is Hiring

By Mike Phillips May 16, 2022 “A few early priorities: people who would like to [...]

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Gov. DeSantis appoints Cord Byrd as Secretary of State

Florida Politics By Renzo Downey May 16, 2022 Secretary of State Laurel Lee, who is rumored [...]

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In honor of Fernandina Observer’s 10 Year Anniversary – Reflections and appreciation

By Susan Hardee Sreger Editor May 11, 2022   Ten years ago, the Fernandina Observer [...]

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May

City News

Unofficial World Record Set at Central Park Playground

May 11, 2022 [...]

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May

General

Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back
May 10, 2022

By Carollee Addams Editor’s Note: This  Carollee Addams” photograph is one in a series of [...]

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Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back

By Priscilla Footlik May 10, 2022 Editor’s Note: We will be posting past “Amelia Island [...]

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Featured Story General

“How to create a charter county government” A look back

By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Originally posted  July 2015 Editor’s Note: We [...]

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Featured Story

Faux Fernandina – A Hurricane Dora photo – A look back

By Susan Hardee Steger May 9,  2022 Originally posted June 2017 Editor’s Note:  This story [...]

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May

Featured Story

Fernandina’s Shrimping Industry: Storied Past, Uncertain Future – A Look Back

By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large May 8, 2022 April 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. Editor’s Note: [...]

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May

Featured Story

Police blotter blast – A look back

By Deborah Lavery Powers May 6, 2020 Originally posted December 2012 Editor’s Note: Deborah Powers [...]

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Featured Story

At random – A look back

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter May 6, 2022 Originally posted March 12, [...]

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Featured Story

Impact Fees “A Paper Napkin Calculation?” – A look back

By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst May 5, 2022 Originally posted Dec 5, 2013 Editor’s Note: [...]

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Featured Story

Public art on display on Amelia Island – A look back

By Cindy Jackson Reporter Photos courtesy of Lauri deGaris May 5, 2022 Originally posted November [...]

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May

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Happening at the inlet – A look back

  By Pat Foster-Turley May 2022 First posted June 2021 Editor’s Note: We asked Pat [...]

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May

Featured Story

“You ain’t cool if you ain’t riding a mule!” – A look back

By Gerry Clare Roving Reporter May 2022 First Posted November 08,  2013 Editor’s Note: Gerry Clare [...]

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May

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Heirloom pecans disappearing

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. April 28, 2022 It seems like just yesterday I was roaming [...]

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Apr

General

Needed: A Bird Rehab Facility in Nassau County

By Anne H Oman Reporter-at-Large April 25, 2022 In the back of Terri Oliver’s gray, [...]

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Apr

Featured Story General

“History of Fernandina Waterfront”

By William L. Tilson E.C.”Clinch” Kavanaugh April 25, 2022 The Amelia Island Museum of History [...]

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Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lea Gallardo First posted in 2013 April 23, 2022   Editor’s note: This Sunday [...]

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Featured Story General Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Leaping Lizards

By Pat-Foster-Turley Ph.D. April 21. 2022 It doesn’t take long for new north Florida residents [...]

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Apr

City News

Groundbreaking at municipal airport for new Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue station

City of Fernandina Beach April 21, 2022 [...]

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Featured Story General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson April 16, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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Apr

Featured Story Nature

Good pond, bad pond

By Pat Foster-Turley April 14, 2022 It’s been a few weeks since I’ve given you [...]

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Apr

Featured Story

Fernandina Observer announces new leadership

By Susan Hardee Steger Editor April 13, 2022     On May 12, after ten [...]

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Apr

County News

Construction workers unearth human bones on Amelia Island?

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Alicia Tarancon April 12, 2022 [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Things to do

Matilda the Musical opens at Amelia Community Theatre on April 14

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 11, 2022 Amelia Community Theatre presents [...]

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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Susan Jordan April 9, 2022   Editor’s Note: Susan Jordan and her husband made [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Things to do

Summer theatre camps at Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 8, 2022 Registration is open for [...]

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Apr

General

American White Pelicans near you

By Bill George President Amelia Island Bird Club April 4, 2022 The American White Pelican [...]

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Apr

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Hal and Kirsten Snyder April 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  First posted in July of [...]

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Apr

City News

City to the rescue at Seaside Park

City of Fernandina Beach March 30, 2022 [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Michael Leary March 26, 2022 A recent walk through the Greenway reminded me of [...]

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Mar

General

Attention Fernandina Beach High School Seniors!

City of Fernandina Beach March 26, 2022       We’re partnering with the Fernandina [...]

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Mar

General Non-Profits

Nassau Habitat holds online Silent Auction – Open to all

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Submitted by Cindy Jacoby March 22, 2022 To view and bid [...]

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Mar

City News

City Police Auxiliary Corps recognized for dedicated service to our community

Fernandina Beach Police Department March 23, 2022 WE APPRECIATE OUR VOLUNTEERS! We also appreciate Ms. [...]

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Mar

Featured Story General

U13 Amelia Island Youth Soccer headed to state finals

By Catherine Oliver March 22, 2022 U13 Amelia Island Youth Soccer’s competitive travel team came [...]

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Mar

City News

Tour Bus troubles in downtown Fernandina Beach

Photos and Information By Pat Foster-Turley March 21, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Yesterday, Pat Foster-Turley, nature [...]

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Mar

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephen Mintz March 19, 2022 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]

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Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Silk Moth Cocoons

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 17, 2022 My friend Susan Gallion was taking care of [...]

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Arts & Culture Featured Story General Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong March 12, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Nature took its course

By Pat Foster-Turley March 10, 2022   Caption:  Two groups of feral cats at the [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Backyard fire

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 3, 2022 This is the time of year when I [...]

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Mar

General

Hundreds attend Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

Kathryn K. Bynum, Photographer www.saltykat.com March 3, 2022   Opening Prayer read by  Memorial United [...]

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Mar

County News

Board of County Commission votes 4-1 for development approval on First Coast Highway & Julia

By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 2, 2022 “Assistant County Attorney Denise May stated, “Development rights [...]

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Mar

General

Friends of the Library Book Sale – March 17, 18, 19

Friends of the Library Press Release Submitted by Jody Mackle February 28, 2022 [...]

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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Evelyn C. McDonald February 26, 2022   Editor’s Note: Evelyn C. McDonald is not [...]

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Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Day trip to Palatka

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 23, 2022                                                                                                                                         I’m not someone who enjoys driving—if I was [...]

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General

Road naming ceremony held in honor of Bill Howard

Nassau County Insider February 16, 2022   On, Friday, February 11, 2022, the Board of [...]

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Featured Story General Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Pond birds interactions

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 17, 2022   Well, I’m back from a vacation in [...]

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Feb

City News

FBCC votes 3-2 against funding Central Park playground equipment as “emergency.”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 17, 2022   There were [...]

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Feb

City News

Work progressing on Amelia Riverfront shore stabilization project and walkway

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 16, 2022 At the end [...]

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Feb

City News County News

City pays double in generosity – An opinion

By Faith Ross February 14, 2022 Recently, a movie theatre on the island closed. Some [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Wildlife viewing from our seats in Costa Rica

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 10, 2022   Poor Bucko, with his bad leg, could [...]

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Feb

General

Beach smoking change heads to final Senate Committee after amendment

By Kelly Hayes FloridaPolitics.com February 8, 2022 ‘Cigarette butts are one of Florida’s largest environmental [...]

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Feb

General Non-Profits

Local volunteers prepare 45,000 meals to help eradicate hunger

By Susan Hardee Steger February 7, 2022 In less than 2 hours, 200 volunteers packaged [...]

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Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bruce Stambaugh February 5, 2022       A note from Bruce Stambaugh:  As [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: A horse ride in paradise

Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 3, 2022   The last column I wrote for the Fernandina [...]

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Feb

General

“Soul of the Long Gray Line” – The untold story of the Black Cadets of West Point

  Media Release February 1, 2022   A History Presentation By Mike Kegler, West Point [...]

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Featured Story

A journey through eBay uncovers a glimpse of Fernandina’s historic past

By Susan Hardee Steger January 31, 2022 One afternoon, one of my Davis cousins sent [...]

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Featured Story General

Foar From Home’s arrival in Antigua expected Tuesday, February 1

By Susan Hardee Steger Updated at 3:30 p.m. January 31, 2022   With 55 miles [...]

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Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson January 29, 2022 Editor’s Note: Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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Featured Story

Foar From Home in final stretch – Donations exceed $812,000

By Susan Hardee Steger January 28, 2022 A group of four local veterans, Billy Cimino, [...]

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City News

FBCC: Retreat? Advance? or Maintain Status Quo?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 27, 2022 On January 26, [...]

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Featured Story Non-Profits

Upcoming events for Amelia Island Book Festival – Authors in Schools, One Book One Community and more

Amelia Island Book Festival Submitted by Diana Frank Communications Director January 26, 2022   The [...]

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Featured Story

Foar From Home less than 400 miles from final destination – ETA January 29

January 25, 2022 A group of four local veterans, Billy Cimino, Cameron Hansen, Hupp Huppmann, [...]

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County News

Public Hearings to be held on parcel located at 5456 First Coast Hwy

January 24, 2022 Nassau County Notice of Public Hearing   Location of Property: 5456 First [...]

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General Nature

Old Town Sugarberry named “Florida Champion”

By Chris Hastings January 20, 2022 In Honor of Arbor Day (January 21)     [...]

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General

Foar From Home – An underwater view

January 19, 2022   Four local veterans, Paul Lore, Hupp Huppmann, William Cimino, Cameron Hansen, [...]

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Featured Story

Foar From Home continues on its journey – “Less than a 1000”

January 18, 202 Less Than 1,000 By LuLu Huppmann Hupp ‘s Huppmann’s Wife January 17, [...]

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Featured Story

Martin Luther King Day – “I have a dream that one day . . .”

January 17, 2022     [...]

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Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By David Lee Roberts January 16, 2022 “Christmas Past” Photo courtesy of David Roberts[/caption Editor’s [...]

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Jan

County News Covid-19

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report – Week ending January 13, 2022

Florida Department of Health January 14, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Don’t be fooled!  There is a [...]

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Jan

City News

FBCC and NCSB meet at Fernandina Beach City Hall

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 12, 2022   The Fernandina [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

After battling challenging seas, ‘Foar From Home’ hits smooth waters – Day 29

Foar From Home January 10, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Foar From Home, a group of four [...]

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Jan

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Wild dogs on Amelia Island

By Pat Foster-Turley January 6, 2022 Here on Amelia Island we have a few types [...]

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Jan

City News

Work to begin soon on fire station at Fernandina Beach Airport

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022   At the [...]

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Jan

City News

Fernandina Beach Mayor has contracted covid.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 Vice Mayor Len [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home “Monday Munchies” update and more . . .

Foar From Home Video by Hupp Huppmann January 4, 2022 Editor’s Note:  As  four local [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island Book Festival begins 20th anniversary with gala event February 18

Amelia Island Book Festival Press Release Submitted by Diana Frank Director of Communications January 3, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story General

New Years Eve on Centre Street Fernandina – Fireworks begin at 7:00 p.m.

City of Fernandina Beach December 30. 2021 City offices are closed tomorrow, December 31, in [...]

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General

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

A Michael Leary Photo December 24, 2021 Editor’s Note: The staff of the Fernandina Observer [...]

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Dec
Public art on display on Amelia Island – A look back

By Cindy Jackson Reporter Photos courtesy of Lauri deGaris May 5, 2022 Originally posted November [...]

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May
Riverstone developers threaten lawsuit over 50 acre south-end parcel

By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 26, 2022 On March 7, 2022, Rogers Towers sent a [...]

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Apr
Board of County Commission discusses Tributary Community Park Development and American Beach

By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 22, 2022 Parks and recreation and impact fees are often [...]

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Apr
On 5-0 vote May selected as Nassau County Attorney pending contract approval

By Cindy Jackson March 21, 2022 By a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Board of [...]

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Mar
Board of County Commission votes 4-1 for development approval on First Coast Highway & Julia

By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 2, 2022 “Assistant County Attorney Denise May stated, “Development rights [...]

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Mar
Saturday’s Nassau County Sheriff’s Office first ever ‘Jail Break 5k Race’ a huge success

By Cindy Jackson February 28, 2022 The first-ever Jail Break 5K race was held in [...]

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Feb
A continuance requested by county staff on proposed development fronting First Coast Highway

By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 2, 2022   The eleven-member Planning and Zoning Board for [...]

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Feb
N C County Commission takes action on speed bumps, truck thru traffic, and economic development

By Cindy Jackson January 13, 2022 The first meeting of the new year for the [...]

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Jan
Hotly contested zoning change denied by Nassau County Commission on 3-2 vote

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 16, 2021 “Hopefully, the commissioners understand that the residents of [...]

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Dec
Nassau Legislative Delegation overrides OHPA to bring City’s proposed charter changes to state legislature

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 3, 2021 It was standing room only in Commission Chambers [...]

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Dec
Senator Bean and Representative Byrd receive wish list from Nassau County Commissioners

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 4, 2021 At a very brief special meeting of the [...]

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Nov
Speakers question Nassau County’s economic development strategies

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 12, 2021 The process of approving a budget for Nassau [...]

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Oct
Nassau County Board of Commission approves budget – Special ‘Manhunt’ account established

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 3, 2021 It’s official. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) [...]

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Oct
Scenes from Callahan as scores of law enforcement officers continue search for suspected killer

Photos by Cindy Jackson Reporter September 27, 2021 Editor’s Note:  Today, a massive search for [...]

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Sep
Nassau County Board of Commission approves tentative budget

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 16, 2021 “It’s a double header for sure,” was a [...]

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Sep
Nassau County Board of Commission maintains “status quo” for beach driving and camping

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 14, 2021 By a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Board [...]

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Sep
Recent changes to Bert Harris Act may impact county’s new building height restrictions

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 27, 2021 Who is Bert Harris and what is the [...]

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Aug
Nassau County BOCC replaces Ross on Amelia Island TDC and provides funds for Spring Lake Estates drainage

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 21, 2021 Updated at 3:46 p.m. to include approval of [...]

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Aug
Nassau County Board of Commission discusses modified budget draft

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 23, 2021 At the most recent meeting of the Nassau [...]

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Aug
Nassau Health Dept. Director provides sobering situation report on County Covid status

Submitted by Cindy Jackson Reporter July 30, 2021   “We’re not looking good.” “If you [...]

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Jul
Nassau County Board of Commission approves tentative millage rate on 4 – 1 vote

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 27, 2021 The Nassau County Board of Commissioners met Monday, [...]

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Jul
A look back – Amelia Adventures is Thomas and Catherine Oliver

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 3, 2021 Originally posted August 21, 2019 11:20 a.m. Editor’s [...]

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Jul
Board of County Commission proposes projects in upcoming budget

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 2, 2021 To be an informed citizen, to better understand [...]

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Jul
Nassau County hires Assistant County Attorney

By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 30. 2021 Nassau County has finally hired an Assistant County [...]

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Jun
Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 71 officially opened

By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 23, 2021 Tuesday, June 22, 2021, marked an important day [...]

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Jun
Nassau County Board of Commission Regular Meeting: Building heights, and E-Bikes

By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 18, 2021 “Introduced into the record was a letter addressed [...]

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Jun
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners extends State of Emergency due to COVID-19

By Cindy Jackon Reporter June 8, 2021 The Board of County Commissioners held a special [...]

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Jun
American Rescue Plan to bring millions of dollars in economic stimulus to Nassau County, Hillard, Callahan, and Fernandina Beach

By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 26, 2021 Taco Pope, County Manager and David Jahosky of [...]

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May
Nassau County Board of Commission approves conceptual design of Westside Regional Park

By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 25, 2021 “ . . . the County itself is [...]

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May
Opposition expressed as South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association (SAISSA) presents assessment recommendation to BOCC
April 15, 2021

By Cindy Jackon Reporter April 15, 2021 Updated at 5:15 p.m. The South Amelia Island [...]

Department of Health – Nassau Director Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel to retire after 30 years of service

By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 13, 2021 On May 13, 2021, Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel, Director [...]

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Apr
Nassau County Public Safety Training Center groundbreaking – Beginning a three phase project

By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 23, 2021 At the groundbreaking ceremony for the Public Safety [...]

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Mar
Nassau County COVID-19 overview

By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 7, 2021 BACKGROUND COVID-19 is believed to have made its [...]

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Mar
Nassau County Board of Commission discusses building height, COVID-19 and more

By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 9, 2021 The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting [...]

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Feb
Nassau County Board of Commission recognizes American Beach

By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 2, 2021       The Board of County Commissioners [...]

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Feb
Nassau County Board of Commission selects Ford to attend mediation for Raydient/Nassau County case

By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 1, 2021 As historically been the protocol, Board of County [...]

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Feb
Nassau County Board approves open space master plan and creates land acquisition plan

By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 28, 2021 “This is a historic night for Nassau County,” [...]

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Jan
Nassau County Board of Commission receives COVID-19 update at meeting on January 20

By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 21, 2021 The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its [...]

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Jan
Former Nassau County Supervisor of Elections talks elections and more

By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 18, 2021 Editor’s Note:  This interview took place prior to [...]

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Jan
Nassau County Board of Commission discusses COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 13, 2021 A special meeting of the Board of County [...]

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Jan
BOCC workshop attempts to “demystify” Tourist Development Tax

By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 12, 2021 Following a workshop held on Monday, January 11, [...]

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12
Jan
Board of Nassau County Commission discusses forming Conservation Lands Acquisition and Management Plan

By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 12, 2021 January 11, 2021 was a very busy day [...]

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12
Jan
COVID-19 vaccine problem – Demand plus reduced supply equals FRUSTRATION

Cindy Jackson Reporter January 8, 2020 On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the Nassau County Board [...]

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08
Jan
Individuals are rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccine

Photos by Cindy Jackson Reporter January 8, 2021   Editor’s Note: We just happened to [...]

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Jan
Nassau County Commission hears good news – “Projects on time and under budget”

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 21, 2020 Each month, under the auspices of creating and [...]

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Dec
Nassau County honors retiring Supervisor of Elections

Cindy Jackson Reporter December 19, 2020 December 16, 2020, witnessed a very long meeting of [...]

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Dec
Board of County Commissioners approve Planning & Zoning Board appointments

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 18, 2020 Approved at one of the last BOCC meetings [...]

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Dec
Meet Jim and Carol Montgomery – Dedicated to strengthen and comfort those with Multiple Sclerosis

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 14, 2020 The pink ribbon has become synonymous with breast [...]

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Dec
Board of County Commission discusses vaccines and Jacksonville Electric Authority

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 8, 2020 “Dr. Seidel  . . .  is hopeful that [...]

08
Dec
What’s happening at Wildlight . . .

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 1, 2020 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, [...]

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01
Dec
Nassau County Board of County Commission sets priorities for Florida State Delegation

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 1, 2020 Each year, the Nassau County Board of County [...]

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Dec
Mocama Beer Company brings “hops” to former auto dealership

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 24, 2020 There is nothing in the world like the [...]

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Nov
The “Y” at Wildlight

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 16, 2020 It all started “across the pond” in 1844 [...]

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Nov
Tropical Storm Eta passes by

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 12, 2020 Editor’s Note:  This morning, Tropical Storm Eta brought [...]

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Nov
New board members to join Amelia Island Tourist Development Council

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 10, 2020 Gil Langley, President and CEO of The Amelia [...]

11
Nov
North Hampton neighborhood wins – Plans for Concourse/Miner Road connection off the table

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 10, 2020 The William Burgess District (WBD) encompasses 5,400 acres [...]

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10
Nov
Commission reviews status of Rayonier Litigation

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 4, 2020 Motions to dismiss, motion for protective order, motion [...]

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Nov
Nassau Board of County Commissioners discuss COVID-19 and CARES

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 23, 2020 At the Wednesday morning (10/21/20) meeting of the [...]

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Oct
Area “Fast Food” options continue to grow

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 20, 2020 What used to be an internet café along [...]

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Oct
Nassau County Commission passes beach ordinance

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 14, 2020 Each year, October is officially designated Breast Cancer [...]

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Oct
Boat House Restaurant comes to Fernandina’s Historic Downtown

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 8, 2020 “Serving those who serve us,” was the theme [...]

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Oct
Nassau County businesses receive CARES funding

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 7, 2020 “Job losses leave 1 in 4 Floridian uninsured [...]

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Oct
CARES major topic of BOCC special meeting

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 2, 2020 Historically, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners [...]

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Oct
Nassau County adds to staff after state increases “One Cent Sales Tax” revenue

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 1, 2020 The final step in the laborious, time-consuming, devil-is-in-the-details [...]

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Oct
Nassau County Fire Station 71 breaks ground

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 25, 2020 In the works since 2005-2006, a groundbreaking ceremony [...]

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Sep
A conversation with County Manager Taco Pope

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 24, 2020 RUMOR HAS IT THAT YOU ARE A LOCAL, [...]

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24
Sep
Mullin steps down in dual role as Nassau County Attorney/County Manager

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 18, 2020 It was a virtual love fest in the [...]

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18
Sep
Nassau County Board of Commissioners moves forward on budget and stalls on beach ordinance again

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 15, 2020 The agenda for the September 14, 2020 meeting [...]

15
Sep
Commissioner-Elect Martin protests and wins

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 15, 2020   Nassau County Commissioner-elect John Martin from District [...]

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15
Sep
Nassau County Budget Director updates BOCC

By Cindy Jackson September 10, 2020 It’s that time of year when many State and [...]

10
Sep
County Manager briefs BOCC on Small Business Assistance Grants and Rental and Mortgage Assistance

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 2, 2020 Whereas the Board of County Commissioners meets on [...]

03
Sep
First steps underway to bring healthy, safe water & sewer service to American Beach

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 26, 2020 History was made in 1934 when Abraham Lincoln [...]

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Aug
Fernandina Beach seeks $500K from Nassau County to assist in recreation facility upgrades, repairs

Submitted by Cindy Jackson Reporter August 25, 2020 Making a special appearance at the August [...]

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25
Aug
CARES funding for Nassau County: confusing for many

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