Author Archives: Suanne Thamm
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 [...]
Jun
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes local business ‘protection’ bill
By Gray Rohrer FloridaPolitics.com June 27, 2022 ‘The better approach is to enact targeted [...]
Jun
Gov. DeSantis annuls alimony bill
By Renzo Downey FloridaPolitics.com June 26, 2022 Retroactively changing people’s divorce agreements is unconstitutional, DeSantis [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jun
Nassau County Commissioner Thomas Ford draws two primary opponents
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 21, 2022 By fundraising thus far, former Commissioner George Spicer [...]
Coming to the Cummer on June 25
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204Phone: 904.356.6857 This exhibition [...]
Jun
Opinion: Serving no whines before their time
By Suanne Z. Thamm June 14, 2022 “Today we have reason to take heart. Fernandina [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach tackles rising cost of garbage
By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 10, 2022 The city will open up a competitive bidding [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jun
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 [...]
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 [...]
May
Perspective: An Opinion
by Jeremiah Glisson May 12, 2022 “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
May
Nassau County Extension Services offers Irrigation Workshop
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 11, 2022 The Nassau [...]
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 @ [...]
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 [...]
May
FBCC meets new FO editor Mike Phillips
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 9, 2022 Outgoing Fernandina Observer [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
May
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Interest Event
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 7, 2022 The Florida [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
May
St. Marys River Management Committee Seeking Volunteer
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 6, 2022 The St. [...]
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 [...]
May
FBCC Dog of the Month for May 2022: Louie
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2022 Louie made his [...]
May
FBCC honors Peace Officers
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 At their May [...]
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 [...]
May
FBCC honors John Cotner posthumously
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 The family of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Apr
FOL reports March Book Sale Exceeded Expectations!
Friends of the Library Press Release April 29, 2022 We are pleased to report that [...]
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 @ [...]
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 [...]
Apr
FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting shorebirds
Press Release April 27, 2022 With shorebird and seabird nesting season underway, the Florida Fish [...]
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 [...]
Apr
Flood Awareness Month in Nassau County
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 27, 2022 It’s Flood [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Apr
Pages Dairy Road Survey
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 24, 2022 4/22/22 @ [...]
Apr
How Governor DeSantis’ redistricting affects Nassau County
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 25, 2022 Florida Governor Ron [...]
Apr
History Museum will close for Shrimp Fest this weekend
April 25, 2022 Amelia Island Museum of History Press Release [...]
Apr
National Crime Victim’s Rights Week
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 25, 2022 4/20/22 @ [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Apr
CRAAB briefs Commissioners on goals and strategies.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2022 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Apr
City proclaims April 19, 2022 “National Arbor Day”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2022 The City of [...]
Apr
Order — Counter Order — Disorder?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 20, 2022 It remains to [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget report for March 2022
By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller April 20, 2022 [City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose [...]
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 [...]
Apr
Nassau County Fire Rescue Awards Ceremony
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 19, 2022 4/19/22 @ [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 @ [...]
Apr
Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 14, 2022 4/13/22 @ [...]
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 [...]
Apr