Author Archives: Press Release

Aguilar announces candidacy for Florida’s 4th Congressional District

Dr. Erick Aguilar Press Release July 20, 2020   Dr. Erick Aguilar, a retired U.S [...]

Innisfree Hotels welcomes back Olivia Hoblit to manage expanding Amelia Island portfolio

Innisfree Hotels Press Release July 19, 2020 Olivia Hoblit, formerly the manager of Seaside Amelia [...]

Author of “Lions in the Water” to appear at Book Loft – August 15

July 14, 2020 Lions in the Water – Available Now Off Amelia’s shores, Jed Salvador [...]

Ocean, Highway & Port Authority District 1 Candidates take part in Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 17, 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

Nassau County Candidates for Ocean Highway Port Authority District 2 respond to Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 17, 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

Nassau County road & lane closures: week of July 18-25, 2020

I-95  Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound near [...]

FSCJ to Host Virtual Events to Help Students Prepare for College this Fall

July 17, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will hold live, [...]

Nassau Amelia Utilities completes water main break repair – Boil Water Advisory for 72 hours

July 17, 2020 Nassau Amelia Utilities July 16, 2020 Editor’s Note: Areas impacted by the [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – The final development of the City budget . . .

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 17, 2020 The proposed budget for the [...]

Fernandina Observer’s Q & A for Nassau County Commission District 5

July 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering candidates [...]

Nassau Amelia Utilities provides update on water main break near Ritz Carlton

Nassau Insider July 16, 2020   Pumps put in place were successful in clearing water [...]

Fernandina Observer’s Q & A for Nassau County Commission District 3

July 16, 2020 Editor’s Note: For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

Fernandina Observer Q & A – Nassau County Board of County Commissioners District 1

July 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering candidates [...]

Nassau Amelia Utilities repairs water main break near Ritz-Carlton

Nassau County Insider July 15, 2020 We have a water main break on the Amelia [...]

Nassau County School Board Candidates District 4 respond to Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering candidates [...]

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Candidates take part in Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering candidates [...]

Housing Market highlights for Nassau County – May 2020

Nassau County Board of Relators July 14, 2020 Housing Market Highlights for Nassau County Florida [...]

Nassau County Judicial Candidates participate in Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 13, 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

“Another tax increase is in the works” – An opinion

By Patti Clifford July 12, 2020 Another tax increase is in the works for City [...]

Nassau County School Superintendent Candidates take part in Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 12, 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Stephen R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 11, 2020 Editor’s note: This amazing photo was taken by [...]

Bridge replacements on U S 301 at Alligator Creek to begin next week

FDOT July 10, 2020 Traffic will be reduced to two lanes, shifted to one bridge [...]

“Fight for Milani” fundraising campaign launched by Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Department

City of Fernandina Beach July 10, 2020 Milani, wife of Firefighter/Paramedic Collin Mckee, was recently [...]

County Road 115 Road Closure Notice & Detour

Office of Nassau County Manager Press Release July 10, 2020 Nassau County wants you to [...]

Public Hearing Scheduled July 16 to Consider Ordinance Banning Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats in Nassau County

Office of Nassau County Manager Press Release July 10, 2020 On July 16, 2020, the [...]

A Tale of the Real Nassau County

Press Release from Nassau County By Megan Diehl, Office of Management & Budget Director July [...]

Food distribution scheduled July 11 for Nassau County residents

City of Fernandina Beach July 9, 2020

Public hearing on July 16 to discuss Nassau County impact fees

Office of the Nassau County Manager Press Release July 8, 2020 Nassau County, Florida, July [...]

Nassau County’s Stormwater Engineer Provides Update on Thomas Creek

Office of the County Manager Press Release July 7, 2020 Nassau County, Florida, July 7, [...]

Ross seeks re-election to City Commission, Group 3

Chip Ross Candidate Fernandina Beach City Commission, Group 3 Website: http://votechipross.com [email protected] July 7, 2020 [...]

County Plans for Social Distancing During Board Meetings and Public Hearings

Nassau County Press Release Office of the County Manager July 7,  2020   Nassau County, [...]

COVID-19 testing in Fernandina Beach on Thursday, July 9

City of Fernandina Beach July 6, 2020 Testing in Fernandina this Thursday! Who: Open to [...]

Joint City and Fort Clinch efforts to remove invasive Russian Thistle – Volunteers needed – July 7

City of Fernandina Beach July 6, 2020 Join City and Fort Clinch staff and volunteers [...]

McGahee enters race for Fernandina Beach City Commissioner, Group3

Wendall K. McGahee Candidate City Commissioner Group 3 [email protected] July 6, 2020 Mr. Wendall K. [...]

FDOT reviewing “Segmental Bridge Inspection Procedures” statewide

Florida Dept of Transporation Press Release July 2, 2020 In light of preliminary bridge inspection [...]

FWC introduces new, easy-to-use options to log and report harvested deer

July 5, 2020 Those planning to deer hunt this year are reminded about the deer [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lyn Pannone July 5, 2020 Editor’s Note: Lyn Pannone captured this magnificent photograph on [...]

1000 Friends of Florida legislative wrap up

1000 Friends of Florida Press Release July 3, 2020 In a major victory, 1000 Friends [...]

Nassau County joins Fernandina Beach in mandating face coverings in indoor public settings

The Nassau County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 7/2/20 @ 10:00 p.m. At [...]

Florida Ranked 10th Most Bicycle Friendly State in America

FDOT Media Release July 3, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Transportation [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Thoughts on Independence Day

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 3, 2020 Nearly 250 years ago, by [...]

Jacksonville Symphony continues streaming in July

Jacksonville Symphony Media Release July 1, 2020 Since the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts [...]

Responding to COVID=19: How Barnabas is helping Nassau County

Barnabas Center Nassau Press Release Contact: Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org July 1, 2020 As [...]

Cryptocurrency blackmail scam alert

By Cristina Miranda Consumer Education Specialist, FTC July 2, 2020 The email suddenly appears in [...]

It’s Military Consumer Month 2020

July 1, 2020 by Andrew Smith Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, FTC Military Consumer Month [...]

Fullwood seeks reelection to Ocean, Hwy & Port Authority, District 2

Danny Fullwood Incumbent Candidate for Ocean, Hwy & Port Authority District 2 July 1, 2020 [...]

City seeks public input on Comprehensive Plan Amendments

City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Kelly Gibson Planning & Conservation Director July 01, 2020 [...]

Danny Leeper seeks reelection to Nassau County Board of Commission, District 1

Danny Leeper Incumbent Nassau County Commissioner District 1 July 1, 2020 Thank you for allowing [...]

A message from Fernandina Beach City Manager – On-beach parking will open on July 4 with limits

City of Fernandina Beach Dale Martin City Manager July 1, 2020 “Good morning: Following discussion [...]

Fernandina Beach Fire Department issues safety tips for 4th of July

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief June 30, 2020 With the recent change [...]

Upcoming History Museum happenings in July 2020

June 30, 2020

Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society takes a pandemic pause

Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society June 30, 2020   With gatherings limited in the midst [...]

Donna Deegan, candidate for Congressional District 4 gains North Florida Central Labor Council AFL-CIO endorsement

Media Release Donna Deegan for Congress Contact:[email protected] June 30, 2020 ATLANTIC BEACH, FL – The [...]

Nassau County Florida Dept of Health closes Ash Street location in Fernandina Beach

Florida Dept of Health Nassau Press Release Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel Nassau CHD Director June 30, [...]

Cascone seeks position as Nassau County Judge

John Cascone Candidate for Nassau County Judge June 30, 2020 John Cascone, candidate for County [...]

Zimmerman announces candidacy for Ocean, Hwy, Port Authority District 2

Joe Francis Zimmerman III Candidate for Ocean, Highway, and Port Authority, District 2 June 30, [...]

Nassau County Secures GSG to Develop a Strategic Plan for CARES Act Funding

Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, June 25, 2020 [...]

Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP host “A Year in Our National Parks” with Mark Woods July 1, 2020

Press Release Jacksonville, Fla., June 29, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are hosting [...]

Hill seeks position on Ocean, Hwy, & Port Authority, District 1

Miriam Hill Candidate for Ocean, Highway, & Port Authority District 1 [email protected] votemiriamhill.com June 2020 [...]

Fernandina Harbor Marina Awarded its 9th Annual designation as a Florida Clean Marina

Westrec Marinas Press Release Contact:  Joe Springer [email protected] or (904) 310-3303 June 28, 2020 Fernandina [...]

Stamps announces candidacy for Nassau County Commissioner, District 5

Anthony Stamps Candidate for Nassau County Commissioner District 5 (904)507-8389 Email: [email protected] June 26, 2020 [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com June 27, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New Jersey [...]

Nassau County road & lane closures: week of June 27-July 3, 2020

I-95  Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound near [...]

Help COVID-19 contact tracers, not scammers

June 26, 2020 by Shameka L. Walker Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC After [...]

Braddock seeks position as Nassau County Superintendent of Schools

Dale P Braddock Candidate for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools June 26, 2020 Dale P. [...]

City of Fernandina Beach joins Nassau County to urge compliance with CDC recommendations

Nassau County Urges Businesses to Implement Safety Measures to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, June 25, 2020 [...]

Ericksen seeks position on Ocean, Highway, & Port Authority – District 1

Todd S. Ericksen Candidate Port Authority District 1 June 26, 2020 Todd S. Ericksen, proud [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ICMA and personal resiliency

Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach June 26, 2020 As a member of the International [...]

Mattamy Homes and Riverside Homes selected to build new Forest Park neighborhood of Wildlight

WILDLIGHT, FLA. – June 19, 2020 – Raydient Places + Properties announced today that Mattamy [...]

Main Street Fernandina Beach progress report

By Arlene Filkoff Director Main Street Fernandina Beach June 25, 2020 For those of you [...]

Bethea announces candidacy for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections

Stan Bethea Candidate for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections June 25, 2020   “I look [...]

Wagner announces candidacy for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools

Albert Wagner Candidate forNassau County Superintendent of Schools June 2020 Albert Wagner is a public [...]

David Levy Yulee – Another opinion

By Ron Kurtz June 2020 “Rather than espousing bitterness and blame regarding the behavior of [...]

Barrett announces candidacy for Nassau County Judge

Jenny Higginbotham Barrett Candidate for Nassau County Judge Press Release June, 19, 2020 I am [...]