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America’s Youth announces Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship Recipients

By Wendy Priesand July 6, 2022 The Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship was awarded Tuesday, July [...]

06
Jul

Featured Story

4th of July Hometown Celebration – Fireworks to launch at 9:00 pm.

July 3, 2022 4th of July Hometown Celebration July 4, 2022 Marina Parking Lot B [...]

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03
Jul

General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mark Gearis July 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  You might say Mark is a night [...]

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02
Jul

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Backyard Barnyard

By Pat Foster-Turley June 30, 2022 During our early years in our home bordering a [...]

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Jun

Featured Story General

Cargo Ship Fire at Port of Fernandina

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief Press Release www.fbfl.us June 27, 2022 At [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Buddy Price Buddy Price Photography June 25, 2022 Editor’s Note: Buddy Price is from [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Retirement Home for Horses

By Pat Foster-Turley June 23, 2022 Like many girls, I grew up enamored with horses. [...]

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Jun

General Non-Profits

Nassau Habitat for Humanity to Unveil Expansion Plans

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby June 21, 2022 Nassau Habitat [...]

21
Jun

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Photographs by Hal and Kirsten Snyder Information from Bill George June 18, 2022 The Snyder [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Amelia River Cruising

By Pat Foster-Turley June 13, 2022 It’s good to be back again writing my columns [...]

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Jun

Featured Story General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Wayne Howard June 4, 2022 Editor’s Note: For our readers who miss the pier [...]

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Jun

General

It’s Official! Aaron Bean Enters Race in Newly Formed 4th Congressional District

Florida Politics By A. G. Gancarski June 3, 2022 A leader in the Florida Senate [...]

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03
Jun

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

May 28, 2022 [...]

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May

Featured Story

VFW Post 4351 to host Memorial Day Ceremony – May 30

City of Fernandina Beach May 27, 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 30, 2022 11:00 [...]

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May

General

Rabbits Dumped on City Greenway

City of Fernandina Beach Kathy Russell Egans Creek Greenway May 26, 2022 Really? It’s happened [...]

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May

County News

Citizens fill Nassau County Board of Commission Chambers to protest 50 Acre Development . . . and the people won

By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 24, 2022 On May 24, 2022, the James S. Page [...]

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May

County News

Nassau County Commissioners reject 85-foot tower settlement

Florida Politics By Wes Wolffe May 24, 2022 Riverstone’s next possible move is filing a [...]

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May

General

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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May

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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May

General

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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May

General

The Observer Is Hiring

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

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May

General

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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May
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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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11
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 [...]

General

Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back

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

10
May

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 [...]

09
May

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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May

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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May

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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May

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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04
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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Apr

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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Apr

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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Apr

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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14
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 [...]

11
Apr

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

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

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09
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 [...]

08
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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04
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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02
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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26
Mar

General

Attention Fernandina Beach High School Seniors!

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

26
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 [...]

23
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. [...]

23
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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22
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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22
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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Mar

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 [...]

17
Mar

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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12
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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10
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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03
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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03
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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02
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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Feb

General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

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

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Feb

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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Feb

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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Feb

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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10
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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08
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 [...]

07
Feb

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

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

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05
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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03
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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Feb

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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Jan

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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Jan

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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29
Jan

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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28
Jan

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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27
Jan

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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Jan

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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Jan

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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Jan

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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Jan

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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Jan

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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Jan

Featured Story

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

January 17, 2022     [...]

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Jan

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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14
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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12
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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10
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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06
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 [...]

05
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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05
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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04
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, [...]

03
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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Dec

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
Aaron Bell steps aside as Nassau Commission Chair as Hupp Huppmann launches campaign

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 30, 2022 Huppmann said a central factor to running is [...]

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30
Jun
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes local business ‘protection’ bill

By Gray Rohrer FloridaPolitics.com June 27, 2022   ‘The better approach is to enact targeted [...]

27
Jun
Gov. DeSantis annuls alimony bill

By Renzo Downey FloridaPolitics.com June 26, 2022 Retroactively changing people’s divorce agreements is unconstitutional, DeSantis [...]

27
Jun
Fernandina Beach Commissioners dive into tree protection controversy

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 24, 2022 ‘Remember, our canopy’s 37%. We’re never going to [...]

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24
Jun
Fernandina’s city beaches on path to smoking ban

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 24, 2022 There is the cigar and pipe loophole, however. [...]

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24
Jun
Three seek open Nassau School Board seat, Lissa Braddock unopposed

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 23, 2022 Braddock’s only filed opponent, Ashley Benoit, did not [...]

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Jun
Pets Boost Heart Health – American Heart Association is Bringing Back Best Friend Fridays and June 24th Bring Your Pet to Work Day!

Press Release American Heart Association June 22, 2022     What: June 24th – Bring [...]

22
Jun
Jamie Deonas seeking reelection to Nassau School Board amid opposition

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 22, 2022 Deonas, the current District 3 member, is running [...]

22
Jun
Two races contested for Fernandina Port Authority, Mike Cole unopposed

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 21, 2022 OHPA Commissioner Scott Hanna drew opposition from former [...]

22
Jun
Nassau County Commissioner Thomas Ford draws two primary opponents
June 21, 2022

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 21, 2022 By fundraising thus far, former Commissioner George Spicer [...]

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Coming to the Cummer on June 25

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204Phone: 904.356.6857   This exhibition [...]

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Jun
Opinion: Serving no whines before their time

By Suanne Z. Thamm June 14, 2022 “Today we have reason to take heart. Fernandina [...]

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14
Jun
Fernandina Beach tackles rising cost of garbage

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 10, 2022 The city will open up a competitive bidding [...]

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10
Jun
New absentee ballot requirements could cut usage of vote by mail

By Anne Geggis FloridaPolitics.com June 3, 2022 This upcoming election is the first major one [...]

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06
Jun
‘Free state of Florida’ cracks down on ‘pop-up’ parties

By Gray Rohrer FloridaPolitics.com May 31, 2022 If a Sheriff wants to shut down a [...]

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01
Jun
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: Week ending May 22, 2022

May 29, 2022   [...]

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May
Customs and Border Protection wants more than $50K in tech upgrades at Fernandina Port

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com May 29, 2022 Annual recurring costs are expected near $11,000, according [...]

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29
May
Nassau School Board zeroing in on tax increase proposal

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com May 29, 2022 The Board will also seek a Plan B [...]

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29
May
Perspective: An Opinion

by Jeremiah Glisson May 12, 2022 “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or [...]

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12
May
U.S. 17 redevelopment could be next for Nassau County

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com May 11, 2022 It’s about keeping up with growth now and [...]

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11
May
Democrat Tony Hill attempts political comeback in CD 4

By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com May 11, 2022 The former state Senator and state Representative announced [...]

11
May
Nassau County Extension Services offers Irrigation Workshop

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 11, 2022 The Nassau [...]

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11
May
Nassau County Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Audit Presented

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 11, 2022 5/11/22 @ [...]

11
May
“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 [...]

09
May
FBCC meets new FO editor Mike Phillips

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 9, 2022 Outgoing Fernandina Observer [...]

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09
May
Once a college rite, underage students caught with fake IDs face thousands in legal fees

Fresh Take Florida a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and [...]

09
May
FWC announces rule changes for redfish, cobia and blueline tilefish

Press Releases May 8, 2022   FWC approves proposed redfish rule changes for state waters  [...]

08
May
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Interest Event

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 7, 2022 The Florida [...]

07
May
Amelia Island officials go to public with major beach, tourism projects

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com May 6, 2022 Those plans include a unified vision for the [...]

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06
May
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures: Week of May 7-13, 2022

May 6, 2022 Pages Dairy Road- County Road 200A   Daytime lane closures with flaggers [...]

06
May
St. Marys River Management Committee Seeking Volunteer

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 6, 2022 The St. [...]

06
May
Long term slip holders at City marina will see rates increase to $25 per linear foot

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

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05
May
FBCC Dog of the Month for May 2022: Louie

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2022 Louie made his [...]

05
May
FBCC honors Peace Officers

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 At their May [...]

05
May
The value of tourism and the hospitality industry to Nassau County

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 The City of [...]

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04
May
FBCC honors John Cotner posthumously

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 The family of [...]

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04
May
City proclaims the week of May 1-8, 2022, as “Municipal Clerks Week.”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 In presenting City [...]

04
May
Shrimp Fest 2022 kicks off with an awesome parade!

May 2, 2022 If you weren’t one of the hundreds who lined the parade route [...]

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02
May
Fernandina Port names new Executive Director after 8 months

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 29, 2022 Chris Ragucci’s removal as Port Director in August [...]

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Apr
Answers could be coming on Fernandina Port’s unknown tugboat revenue

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 29, 2022 Commissioners will take up the matter at the [...]

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29
Apr
FOL reports March Book Sale Exceeded Expectations!

Friends of the Library Press Release April 29, 2022 We are pleased to report that [...]

29
Apr
Nassau County recognizes John Home and David Brown as “Employees of the Quarter”

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 29, 2022 4/28/22 @ [...]

29
Apr
Report: Florida starting teacher pay is increasing but average pay stagnates

BY: DANIELLE J. BROWN FloridaPhoenix.com April 28, 2022 State ranks 48th among the states in [...]

28
Apr
FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting shorebirds

Press Release April 27, 2022 With shorebird and seabird nesting season underway, the Florida Fish [...]

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27
Apr
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Presents the Mighty Oak Music & Makers Festival April 30

Press Release April 27, 2022 April 25, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Cummer Museum of [...]

27
Apr
Flood Awareness Month in Nassau County

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 27, 2022 It’s Flood [...]

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27
Apr
Nassau County Seeking Volunteers for Essential Housing Advisory Board

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 27, 2022 In May [...]

27
Apr
Gov. DeSantis sets property insurance Special Session for late May

By Gray Rohrer FloridaPolitics.com April 27, 2022 He issued the official proclamation Tuesday, setting the [...]

27
Apr
Judge finds Fernandina Port operator in civil contempt

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 26, 2022 ASM Capital is to schedule a hearing with [...]

2 Comments

26
Apr
Federal judge dismisses suit by Omni Amelia Island against property owners

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 26, 2022 Omni didn’t follow proper procedures in first going [...]

3 Comments

26
Apr
Navy vet Erick Aguilar announces campaign for newly drawn CD 4

By Jordan Kirkland TheCapitolist.com April 26, 2022 Republican Erick Aguilar announced today that he will [...]

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26
Apr
Pages Dairy Road Survey

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 24, 2022 4/22/22 @ [...]

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26
Apr
How Governor DeSantis’ redistricting affects Nassau County

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 25, 2022 Florida Governor Ron [...]

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25
Apr
History Museum will close for Shrimp Fest this weekend

April 25, 2022 Amelia Island Museum of History Press Release [...]

25
Apr
National Crime Victim’s Rights Week

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 25, 2022 4/20/22 @ [...]

25
Apr
Lack of trust, communication over impact fees delays American Beach vote

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 21, 2022   It’s an administrative act to allow the [...]

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22
Apr
Supply chain disruptions mean delays, warehouse need at Fernandina Port

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 22, 2022 The freight’s there, it just needs someone to [...]

1 Comment

22
Apr
CRAAB briefs Commissioners on goals and strategies.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2022 The Fernandina Beach [...]

1 Comment

21
Apr
City proclaims April 19, 2022 “National Arbor Day”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2022 The City of [...]

21
Apr
Order — Counter Order — Disorder?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 20, 2022 It remains to [...]

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20
Apr
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget report for March 2022

By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller April 20, 2022 [City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose [...]

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20
Apr
‘No beef’ with cruises at Fernandina Port after talks

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 20, 2022 The belief was WestRock’s deal with the Port [...]

20
Apr
Nassau County Fire Rescue Awards Ceremony

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 19, 2022 4/19/22 @ [...]

1 Comment

19
Apr
Nassau Terminals yet to produce revenue documents to Port Authority

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPoitics.com April 15, 2022 Nassau Terminals CEO Chris Ragucci blamed his lawyers [...]

3 Comments

18
Apr
Peck Gym to close for floor resurfacing April 20 -25

City of Fernandina Beach Notice April 18, 2022   Peck Gym at 510 South 19th [...]

18
Apr
Here’s why Florida’s property insurance market is a dumpster fire

By Brian Burgess The Capitol List April 16, 2022 recent weeks, pressure has mounted on [...]

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18
Apr
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: week ending April 8, 2022

April 18, 2022 [...]

17
Apr
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures: Week of April 16-22, 2022

State Road A1A from Centre Street to South Fletcher Avenue  Daytime lane closures Wednesday and [...]

16
Apr
Music News from Jacksonville Public Media

April 16, 2022 GET TICKETS [...]

16
Apr
Don’t forget: Federal taxes are due on April 18 this year!

April 16, 2022 Our friends at the IRS have extended this year’s filing deadline from [...]

16
Apr
Ship’s crew member absconds across marsh from Fernandina Port

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 15, 2022 The man is believed to still be missing. [...]

15
Apr
Partial sewer tax refund coming now, rest later for American Beach property owners

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 15, 2022 Final numbers on the much-needed sewer project are [...]

15
Apr
Nassau County Tire Recycling Event a Big Success

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 14, 2022 4/12/22 @ [...]

14
Apr
Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 14, 2022 4/13/22 @ [...]

14
Apr
City of Fernandina Beach finally fully reimbursed by FEMA for Matthew damage to Marina

By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 13, 2022   By email sent [...]

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13
Apr
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