Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 22, 2021 Local resident Jack Knocke,…
Author: Suanne Thamm
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.
Fernandina Beach to conduct first mail ballot election on proposed Charter Amendments this spring
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 22, 2021 On third and final…
City praised for honoring African American community members
Submitted by Alexandra Lajoux January 21, 2021 [As we look forward to Black History Month in…
Toptracer: coming [sooner or later] to Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 21, 2021 Mayor Mike Lednovich devoted…
Coming soon to City Hall: shorter FBCC regular meetings
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 21, 2021 The last Regular Meeting…
Amelia Riverfront updates: Shoreline Stabilization and Park Master Plan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 20, 2021 At the January 19,…
Fernandina Beach Budget Report for December 2020
Submitted by Pauline Testagrose Fernandina Beach Comptroller January 20, 2021 [Note: City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose presented…
City recognizes Capt. Benjamin Forehand for 32 years of service
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 20, 2021 During a Fernandina Beach…
Thinking back on the words and wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 17, 2021 Editor’s Note: The Martin…
Senate committee warned Florida taxpayers at risk unless state helps private property insurers
By John Haughey The Center Square January 15, 2021 Florida’s 6.2 million homeowners face significant…
Florida officials say they’re ready if Tallahassee Trump rallies get violent
By John Haughey The Center Square January 15, 2021 President Donald Trump supporters are expected…
Revived vacation rental bill signals renewed Florida preemption push
By John Haughey The Center Square January 13, 2021 Preemption has been a percolating issue…
Circle K to the rescue!
Submitted by Rosemary Slattery Cats Angels, Inc. SPCA January 12, 2021 During late December 2020,…
FBCC reactivates dormant PEG Committee
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 11, 2021 For many years the…
Pandemic outpacing vaccinations as post-holiday surge hammers Florida
By John Haughey The Center Square January 11, 2021 A trifecta of bad pandemic news in…
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of January 9-15, 2021
State Road A1A at Amelia River Daytime lane closures Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.…
8 things you definitely want to know about Florida’s wildlife management area system
Media Release January 8, 2021 If you have hunted a wildlife management area or are…
Confusion and debate continue over future operation of Fernandina Beach golf course
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 7, 2021 While there is no…
January 2021 Dog of the Month: Fozzie
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 7, 2021 While some might…
Covid updates from FBCC meeting January 5, 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 6, 2021 Nassau County Emergency Operations…