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 [...]

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes local business ‘protection’ bill

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

Gov. DeSantis annuls alimony bill

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

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Opinion: Serving no whines before their time

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

Fernandina Beach tackles rising cost of garbage

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

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 [...]

‘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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Perspective: An Opinion

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

Nassau County Extension Services offers Irrigation Workshop

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

Nassau County Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Audit Presented

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

“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 [...]

FBCC meets new FO editor Mike Phillips

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

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 [...]

FWC announces rule changes for redfish, cobia and blueline tilefish

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

Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Interest Event

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

St. Marys River Management Committee Seeking Volunteer

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

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 [...]

FBCC Dog of the Month for May 2022: Louie

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

FBCC honors Peace Officers

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

FBCC honors John Cotner posthumously

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

FOL reports March Book Sale Exceeded Expectations!

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

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 @ [...]

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 [...]

FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting shorebirds

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

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 [...]

Flood Awareness Month in Nassau County

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

Nassau County Seeking Volunteers for Essential Housing Advisory Board

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

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 [...]

Judge finds Fernandina Port operator in civil contempt

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

Pages Dairy Road Survey

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

How Governor DeSantis’ redistricting affects Nassau County

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

History Museum will close for Shrimp Fest this weekend

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

National Crime Victim’s Rights Week

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

CRAAB briefs Commissioners on goals and strategies.

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

City proclaims April 19, 2022 “National Arbor Day”

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

Order — Counter Order — Disorder?

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

Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget report for March 2022

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

‘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 [...]

Nassau County Fire Rescue Awards Ceremony

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

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 [...]

Peck Gym to close for floor resurfacing April 20 -25

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Nassau County Tire Recycling Event a Big Success

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

Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week

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

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 [...]