Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst In the second of three public meetings…
Author: Suanne Thamm
Suanne Z. Thamm is a native of Chautauqua County, NY, who moved to Fernandina Beach from Alexandria,VA, in 1994. As a long time city resident and city watcher, she provides interesting insight into the many issues that impact our city. We are grateful for Suanne’s many contributions to the Fernandina Observer.
Fernandina’s got the blues
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The 3rd Annual Blues Fest, that is.…
Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: August 2013
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The Fernandina Observer welcomes the following businesses…
Inaugural meeting of new regional archaeology group
Submitted by the Amelia Island Museum of History At noon on September 21 the newly formed…
The Fernandina Beach City Commission recognizes noteworthy citizens and events
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst As its September 3, 2013 regular…
The library … deja vu all over again
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The Fernandina Beach City Commission (FBCC), which…
Pelican and Gass tee off against Casper and Czymbor
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The final discussion item on the agenda…
First public hearing on FY 2013-14 Fernandina Beach Budget; non-profits regain some lost ground
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst About a dozen people attended the Special…
Moving On: July 2013
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The following real estate sales and transfers…
Fernandina to elect one new city commissioner in November
NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION QUALIFYING PERIOD CITY COMMISSIONER, GROUP 1 SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 THRU OCTOBER 7,…
City awards bid for Phase I installation of Main Beach Boardwalk
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Despite concerns raised by Vice Mayor Charlie…
FBCC abandons thoughts of voter referendum on recreation land sale
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst While the crowd that engulfed city hall…
FBCC holds firm in opposition to city funding despite pleas from non-profit social service providers for support
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst City Hall Chambers were packed by 6:00…
Honoring a legend: retired Florida legislator Marilyn Evans Jones
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Close to 100 people gathered at Osprey…
The Storytelling Sims talk about Florida during World War II
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The Storytelling Simms – Wayne and Jane…
City’s new phone system to go live on August 20th at 5:00 p.m.
PRESS RELEASE Submitted by Marshall McCrary, Deputy City Manager The City of Fernandina Beach’s new phone…
City to non-profits: we can’t give you anything but love
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The philosophical divide between members of the…
Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: July 2013
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst The Fernandina Observer welcomes the following…
City still undecided on cleanup support for Shrimp Fest 2014
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst At its August 12, 2013 Budget Workshop,…
City agrees to honor FY2012-13 commitment to support library operations; future payments in doubt
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst After a half hour of discussion during…
Fernandina Beach moves forward on land issues
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst At its August 6, 2013 Regular Meeting,…