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
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
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