Author Archives: Suanne Thamm

Walking tour app for Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Jeff Kurtz Executive Director Fernandina Beach Main Street   A free historical walking [...]

Scams in the name of charity

by Lisa LakeConsumer Education Specialist, FTC July 7, 2017 3:00 p.m. Scammers are creative, cunning and [...]

FBCC tosses out all bids on waterfront master plan

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 6, 2017 3:40 p.m. On [...]

School Grades are In!

By: Kathy K. Burns, Superintendent of Schools June 30, 2017 9:26 a.m.   “It’s report [...]

Free meals for Kids this summer

Press Release June 29, 2017 4:31 p.m.

Keeping up with Dr. Kathy Burns

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 28, 2017 1:00 a.m.   [...]

North Florida Land Trust explores creating island green fund

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2017 1:20 p.m.   [...]

A deeper dive into Shrimp Fest 2017

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2017 1:00 a.m.   [...]

Senator Aaron Bean Named Northeast Florida Pediatric Society’s 2017 Child Advocate of the Year

Media Release Contact: Austin Nicklas, (904) 757-5039 June 23, 2017 1:00 p.m.   State Senator [...]

Thar she blows: the high cost of marina work

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 23, 2017 5:46 p.m.   [...]

Parks & Rec to re-bid audiovisual equipment

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 23, 2017 4:47 p.m.   [...]

14th & Lime project before the Army Corps of Engineers for permitting

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 22, 2017 3:51 p.m.   [...]

The smell of money.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 22, 2017 1:43 p.m.   [...]

Fernandina Beach bans outdoor animal tethering

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 22, 2017 12:46 p.m.   [...]

FBCC awards airport construction bid to F&G Construction

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 22, 2017 9:40 a.m. After [...]

Stormwater fees will increase as city tackles problem areas

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 22, 2017 8:29 a.m.   [...]

Back to the drawing board on a waterfront master plan

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 21, 1:07 p.m. Last night [...]

Leave no veteran behind

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 19, 2017 10:00 a.m.   [...]

Consultants to propose scope of work for waterfront redevelopment

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 18, 2017 8:16 p.m.   [...]

Stop the bleed

PRESS RELEASE By: Jeffrey Bunch Operations and Support Manager Nassau County School District   Trauma [...]

HDC considers CRA projects on waterfront and S. 2nd Street

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 16, 2017 1:53 p.m.   [...]

Nassau County School District – Academically High Performing District Once Again.

  Submitted by Dr. Kathy Burns Nassau County (FL) School Superintendent June 15, 2017 11:57 [...]

FPU earns national safety award

Media Release Mike Stock Sr. Director, Corporate Communications Chesapeake Utilities Corporation June 15, 2017 2:58 [...]

Increasing property values: positive news for Nassau County

Submitted by Jimmy L. Higginbotham and Robert W. Spaeth  Co-Chairs, Citizens for a Better Nassau [...]

Evaluation Committee to recommend F&G to construct airport terminal

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 13, 2017 2:47 p.m.   [...]

Re-bids remain high for general aviation terminal/welcome center

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 9, 2017 5:08 p.m.   [...]

Fernandina Beach Airport Manager Hired

Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach Media Release   Following an extensive search, the City [...]

New business & building report: May 2017

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 9, 2017 11:28 a.m.   [...]

Mandrick updates FBCC on Utilities Department achievements, goals

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 8, 2017 4:46 p.m. It [...]

FBCC issues 2 Proclamations at June 6, 2017 meeting

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 8, 2017 2:23 p.m.   [...]

OHPA releases back PILOT payments totaling $100,000

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 8, 2017 1:53 p.m.   [...]

Three would-be city commissioners address FBCC

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 7, 2017 5:36 p.m.   [...]

Rayonier Advanced Materials recognized with 2017 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Award

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst   At the Governor’s Sterling Awards [...]

FBCC approves controversial ordinances on downtown density, land use/zoning changes for N. 2nd & Broome Street properties

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 7, 2017 11:36 a.m.   [...]

New Seaside Sculptures Installed Along Amelia Island Shores

Kaitlin Harris | Account Manager Hayworth PR 561-948-0668 | [email protected]   Over the Memorial Day [...]

Nassau County School District closes 2016/17 academic year

J. Ray Poole Chief of Legal Services Nassau County School District Media Release June 6, [...]

FTC, Florida Attorney General Close the Book on Robocall Ring That Pitched U.S. Consumers Worthless Credit Card Rate Reduction Programs

STAFF CONTACT: James Davis, FTC’s Midwest Region 312-960-5611 June 5, 2017 3:48 p.m. At the [...]

Nassau winners and losers in FY 2017-18 state budget

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 5, 2017 1:00 a.m.   [...]

City sponsors flood safety awareness poster contest

Source:  City Talk City of Fernandina Beach June 3, 2017 7:27 a.m.  

Rayonier Advanced Materials Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to Six Local High School Students

June 1, 2017 11:30 a.m.Rayonier Advanced Materials Ryan Houck   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 1, [...]

Florida Conservation Coalition to Governor and Legislature: “Finish the Job; Restore Funding for Florida Forever”

Contact: Senator Bob Graham, (305) 817 – 4062; Nathaniel Reed, (772) 546 – 2666; Commissioner [...]

Pimples on the face of paradise: Centre Street news racks

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 31, 2017 4:30 p.m.   [...]

Nassau projects funding awaits action from Governor Scott

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 31, 2017   The Florida [...]

302 Ash Street construction resumes

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 30, 2017 1:00 a.m.   [...]

914 Atlantic Avenue: Everything old can (and will) be new again

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 31, 2017 1:00 a.m.   [...]

Fernandina observes Memorial Day 2017

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 29, 2017 3:13 p.m.   [...]

Remembering Decoration Day on Memorial Day: a reflection

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm May 29, 2017 1:00 a.m. Memorial Day Service – A [...]

Lentz will not seek reelection

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 26, 2017 9:40 a.m.   [...]

North Florida Land Trust is providing an alternate plan to preserve 15 acres in Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Kelly White Client Focused Media May 25, 2017 11:05 a.m.   North Florida [...]

FTC and Florida Halt Massive Debt Relief Scam

FTC MEDIA RELEASE May 24, 2017 1:00 p.m. Defendants falsely claimed they would pay, settle, [...]

History Museum announces book launch at Book Loft on June 6

Submitted by Gray Edenfield Amelia Island Museum of History May 23, 2017 11:00 a.m.

April Showers Amelia Island with Record Tourism Numbers

Kaitlin Harris Haworth PR May 22, 2017 12:33 p.m.   The Amelia Island Tourist Development [...]

Fernandina Beach Police Department: working for you

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 22, 2017 7:28 a.m.   [...]

The Island Hopper building ridership

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 19, 2017 1:28 p.m. The [...]

Let’s help our firefighters battling the swamp fire!

Submitted by  Advance Rehab Fernandina Beach May 19, 2017 12:52 p.m. Our local firemen are requesting [...]

Budget high (and low) lights from the 2017 state session

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 18, 2017 4:13 p.m.   [...]

City receives 2017 Healthiest Companies Gold Award

City of Fernandina Beach Media Release Mary Hamburg, Public Information Officer Contact:  (904) 310-3102 May [...]

Landscaping and lawn care businesses be warned!

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 17, 2017   At their [...]

Another successful Fernandina Beach recycling event

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 17, 2017 Fernandina Beach can [...]

FBCC about to rein in practice of animal tethering

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 17, 2017   At the [...]

More bike paths, 8th Street resurfacing on drawing board for Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Corrections added following article on May [...]

Fernandina Beach proclamations: May 16, 2017

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 17, 2017 The Fernandina Beach [...]

Monzon announces bid for Fernandina Beach City Commission

Candidate Press Release Contact Information: [email protected] 904-608-4872 May 16, 2017 10:15 a.m.   Medardo Monzon [...]

Billy’s Wonderful Performances: The Art and Science of William Bartram

Amelia Island Museum of History Media Release May 15, 2017 8:00 p.m. On Friday, May [...]

Martin appoints committee to provide downtown parking recommendations

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 15, 2017 1:00 a.m.   [...]

Seaside Sculptures Unveiling

Media Release May 14, 2017 5:30 p.m.   The Amelia Island TDC is inviting the [...]

New FTC Website Helps Small Businesses Avoid Scams and Cyber Attacks

FTC Media Release May 13, 2017 11:00 a.m.   At the direction of Acting Chairman [...]

Fernandina Observer marks 5th anniversary

May 12, 2017 1:00 a.m.   On May 14, 2012, co-editors Susan Hardee Steger and [...]

Land use, zoning changes proposed for N. 2nd, Broome Streets

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 9, 2017 1:03 p.m. Would [...]

FBCC declines to modify “turtle ordinance”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 11, 2017 10:01 a.m.   [...]

Fernandina Beach embraces solar energy projects

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 11, 2017 1:00 a.m.   [...]

City golf course on the upswing with Billy Casper

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 10, 2017 10:00 a.m. Have [...]

New business & building report: April 2017

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 8, 2017 2:27 p.m. The [...]

Back to the drawing board on waterfront plan

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2017 10:40 a.m.   [...]

Fernandina Beach Proclamations: May 2, 2017

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 3, 2017 2:00 p.m.   [...]