Author Archives: Suanne Thamm
Florida’s top environmental official, Noah Valenstein, is resigning
By Renzo Downey FloridaPolitics.com May 30, 2021 Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein will [...]
May
Planting Nassau’s Future with Fernandina Beach Middle School
Keep Nassau Beautiful Media Release May 30, 2021 Fernandina Beach, Florida, May [...]
May
Florida’s pandemic-staggered tourist industry seeing Memorial Day boost
By John Haughey The Center Square May 29, 2021 Businesses across Florida are hoping for [...]
May
Moving on: personnel changes in the City of Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 29, 2021 First there was [...]
May
City, County meet as Joint Local Planning Agency to discuss mutual concerns
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 26, 2021 The Fernandina [...]
May
Update on Seaside at Amelia Walkway
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 24, 2021 At its March [...]
May
Can this waterfront warehouse be saved?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 24, 2021 In October 2020, [...]
May
Nassau County, City of Fernandina Beach Commissions to meet jointly on May 25
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 22, 2021 The Nassau County [...]
May
FBCC adopts Beach Access Committee Report
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2021 On May [...]
May
Spotting cryptocurrency investment scams
May 22, 2021 by Cristina Miranda Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Cryptocurrency has [...]
May
Boaters urged to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week
Media Release May 22, 2021 With National Safe Boating Week and the release of the [...]
May
Improvement to Beach Access 37
Fernandina Beach City Manager Dale Martin reports that Mr. Joe Pitcheralle, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, [...]
May
Nassau County road & lane closures: Week if May 22-28, 2021
State Road A1A from Amelia Island Parkway Daytime northbound lane closures Saturday and Sunday from [...]
May
North Florida TPO plans for sidewalk, trails and rail crossing
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2021 Representatives of [...]
May
Fernandina Beach declares May 2021 “Mental Health First Aid Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2021 Starting Point Behavioral [...]
May
Fernandina Beach honors the late David James Caples
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2021 The Fernandina [...]
May
Fernandina Beach still without a noise ordinance
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2021 The City of [...]
May
City advances FEMA dispute to arbitration
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2021 The City of [...]
May
Coming in for a landing at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2021 This weekend will [...]
May
North Florida Land Trust to receive challenge grant for Little Nana Dune from Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund
MEDIA RELEASE Jacksonville, Fla., May 20, 2021 – North Florida Land Trust has been approved [...]
May
City will receive $5.5M from ARP (not AARP)
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2021 At their [...]
May
FBCC punts on regulating e-bikes
Submitted by Suanne Z, Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 19, 2021 After five [...]
May
City of Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: April 2021
By Pauline Testagrose Comptroller, City of Fernandina Beach May 19, 2021 [Ms. Testagrose delivered the [...]
May
Nassau County proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 19, 2021 5/18/21 @ [...]
May
The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative will move forward; North Florida Land Trust to help in the development
Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., May 7, 2021 – North Florida Land Trust (NFLT), along with [...]
May
Florida Coastal School of Law disputes findings and is appealing Department of Education’s Title IV program denial
Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., May 14, 2021 – Florida Coast School of Law (FCSL) is [...]
May
Job opportunities in the City of Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 17, 2021 Help Wanted signs [...]
May
FSCJ to Host In-Person “Paying for College” Event for Students Interested in Taking Summer or Fall Classes
Media Release May 15, 2021 Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will host an in-person [...]
May
BREAKING NEWS: Gasoline now available at Fernandina Harbor Marina
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 14, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
May
National Public Works Week
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 14, 2021 At [...]
May
Fernandina Observer celebrates its 9th year delivering news and information
By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter-News Analyst May 13, 2021 April showers bring may flowers. And [...]
May
Gov. DeSantis signs sea level rise and flooding package
FloridaPolitics.com May 13, 2021 Mitigation grants were among DeSantis’ and House leadership’s top [...]
May
Commissioner proposes community garden for 8th & Lime Streets city-owned property
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 11, 2021 Does Fernandina Beach [...]
May
Disposal of Hazardous Waste Items in Nassau County
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 11, 2021 5/11/21 [...]
May
Help keep Fernandina Beach trash under control
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 10, 2021 Despite public [...]
May
Railroad approves opening Alachua Street crossing in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 8, 2021 In his Friday [...]
May
A short history of Mother’s Day
The Fernandina Observer wishes all Mothers a happy and relaxing Mother’s Day 2021! The brief [...]
May
FBCC votes 3-2 authorizing $100K for Vision 2045
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 7, 2021 The City [...]
May
Fernandina Beach Noise Ordnance: The Adventure Continues
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2021 The adventure continues. [...]
May
Nassau County Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert
May 6, 2021 Contact: Michael Godwin [email protected] 904-875-6100 Nassau County – The Nassau County Health [...]
May
FBCC’s Dog of the Month for May 2021: Jacob
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2021 The audience at [...]
May
FBCC proclaims “Peace Officers Memorial Day” May 15, “National Police Week” May 9-15
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach Mayor [...]
May
City will manage municipal golf course for at least a year
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach [...]
May
FBCC drops face mask mandate
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Following in [...]
May
FBCC proclaims May 2021 “National Preservation Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach Mayor [...]
May
Fernandina City Attorney Tammi Bach receives 2020 Chair Service Award
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
May
‘Tremendous session’ for Florida trades professionals, small business owners, entrepreneurs
By John Haughey The Center Square May 5, 2021 The Florida Legislature concluded its session [...]
May
Sine Die fanfare returns as full Capitol celebrates in rotunda
By Renzo Downey FloridaPolitics.com May 1, 2021 Crowded halls, few masks and a return to [...]
May
Florida lawmakers adopt $101.5B budget, no-fault repeal as session concludes
By John Haughey The Center Square May 1, 2021 It wasn’t quite the noon [...]
May
Decisions on funding, Golf Course and Marina debt, confront Fernandina Beach City Commissioners
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 30, 2021 City staff and [...]
Apr
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of May 1-7, 2021
State Road A1A from Barnwell Road to O’Neil Scott Road Nighttime eastbound lane closure [...]
Apr
Nassau BOCC Proclaims May 9 – May 15 as National Police Week
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 29, 2021 4/28/21 @ [...]
Apr
Beach Access Committee delivers its report to the FBCC April 20, 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Apr
Beach parking issues continue in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2021 Every City of [...]
Apr
PEG Committee meets First Quarter goals
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2021 Public, Educational, [...]
Apr
FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting birds
MEDIA RELEASE April 24, 2021 Making concessions for wildlife is not always easy but [...]
Apr
FBCC proclaims April 2021 “Flood Awareness Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021 The City [...]
Apr
Follow up to April 6, 2021 Workshop on City Building Department
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021 At the [...]
Apr
FBCC divided on use of e-bikes on Egans Creek Greenway
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021 The debate [...]
Apr
Work on amending FB Noise Ordinance continues
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 It’s not over [...]
Apr
Railroad crossing improvements coming to downtown this summer
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 On a 5-0 [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach budget update: March 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 At the [...]
Apr
FBCC honors retiring Police Chief James T. Hurley
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 Despite Covid restrictions, [...]
Apr
DeSantis draws laudatory sighs after signing online tax bill as deadline neared
By John Haughey The Center Square April 20, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis began Monday by [...]
Apr
23rd Annual St. Marys River Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2021
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Lynda Bell, Executive Director Keep Nassau Beautiful [email protected] Contact: Jen Fabrick, Volunteer [...]
Apr
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of April 17-23, 2021
FDOT reports only one … U.S. 17 at St. Mary’s River Daytime lane closures [...]
Apr
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Recognizes 9-1-1 Telecommunicators
from The County Insider Sabrina Robertson Office of the Nassau County Manager April 19, 2021 [...]
Apr
2021 Florida Unclaimed Property Online Auction registration open
PRESS RELEASE Jimmy Patronis Florida’s Chief Financial Officer April 15, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, [...]
Apr
First Coast housing inventory pushes home prices to historic levels
By Drew Dixon FloridaPolitics.com April 16, 2021 Average home prices reached $300k for the first [...]
Apr
Adoption Specials for Kitten Season
from The County Insider Sabrina Robertson Office of the Nassau County Manager April 14, 2021 [...]
Apr
Florida Outdoor Recreation Survey
from the County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 15, 2021 4/15/21 [...]
Apr
Toilet-to-tap program heads to Governor’s desk; Sewage could be made drinkable if the bill is signed.
By Haley Brown FloridaPolitics.com April 15, 2021 A bill to reclaim Florida’s used water will [...]
Apr
Saturday is Passport Day at the Fernandina Beach Library Branch
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 14, 2021 4/14/21 [...]
Apr
Only one “No” (CRA) for Final Election results in City of Fernandina Beach Special Election for City Charter Changes
By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter-News Analyst April 13, 2021 With all the votes counted, [...]
Apr
The long and winding roads to and from Amelia Island
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 12, 2021 Commuters to and [...]
Apr