Author Archives: Suanne Thamm
FBCC clears the way for more moderate-income housing in city
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 18, 2017 7:09 p.m. [...]
LignoTech Florida breaks ground for Fernandina Beach facility
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 18, 2017 1:00 a.m. [...]
City golf course celebrates 60 years with event for businesses
Press Release City of Fernandina Beach January 17, 2017 8:00 p.m.
Island Hopper announces route and schedule
Media Release January 17, 2017 1:00 a.m.
New business & building report: December 2016
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. The [...]
From the Wheelhouse
Submitted by Adam Salzburg, OHPA Chair My name is Adam Salzburg, district 3 commissioner [...]
FDOT to begin area’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange At I-95 and A1A (SR 200) in Nassau County
FDOT Media Release January 12, 2017 2:37 p.m. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) begins [...]
Dr. Lauren Jones, Director of NCSD Food Services, Receives National Award
Submitted by Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent January 12, 2017 1:00 p.m. Schools in [...]
No public support for closing a block of Centre Street to traffic
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 11, 2017 9:00 p.m. Despite [...]
Airport welcome center update: on track for March 2018 occupancy
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 9, 2017 10:00 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach stormwater master plan update
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 9, 2017 8:00 a.m. The [...]
Be part of the solution.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 9. 2017 1:00 a.m. [...]
Airport Manager released after short tenure with city
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Dale Martin, City Manager January 8, 2017 1:11 p.m.
Florida’s High School Graduation rates for 2015-16 recently released
Submitted by Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent Schools in Communities: News from the Nassau [...]
There’s an app for that (but it might be fake)
By Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC January 7, 2017 1:00 p.m. As more and [...]
The future of “Fred’s tree”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 6, 2017 4:15 p.m. It’s [...]
FBCC approves density increase for Central Business District on First Reading with unanimous vote
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 6, 2017 3:48 p.m. [...]
Timeshare resale fail
by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC January 5, 2017 1:15 p.m. If you’re [...]
Rotary Club spotlights ShelterBox efforts at January 11th meeting
Submitted by Pam Crouser, Rotary Club of Fernandina January 5, 2017 10:00 a.m. The [...]
DeNucci’s helps out the Barnabas Center on New Year’s Day
Submitted by Rose Bennett January 4, 2017 7:00 p.m. DeNucci’s Soft Serve on Sadler Rd. [...]
State Senator Aaron Bean opens new office near River City Marketplace
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 4, 2017 11:30 a.m. [...]
Eight Flags Energy combined heat and power plant (CHP) named best CHP Project of 2016
Media Release December 22, 2016 10:17 a.m. Power Engineering magazine has named the Chesapeake Utilities [...]
FBCC ends 2016 on a green note
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 21, 2016 12:06 p.m. The [...]
Nassau County Legislative Delegation Chair, Representative Cord Byrd, Announces Delegation Meeting
Media Release December 20, 2016 10:00 a.m. State Representative Cord Byrd, Chair of the Nassau [...]
Flowering Fernandina
Submitted by Cathy Klein Photos courtesy Louise Malone December 19. 2016 11:12 a.m. Just [...]
Rayonier Advanced Materials golf tournament raises $65,000 for United Way of Northeast Florida
United Way Media Release December 19, 2016 6:43 a.m. Fernandina Beach, Fla., Dec. 16, [...]
Reorganized Planning Advisory Board convenes and approves three cases
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 16, 2016 5:48 p.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach city visioning for 2017 and beyond
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 16, 2016 1:18 p.m. [...]
Boutique hotel planned for North 2nd Street in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 16, 2016 11:51 a.m. The [...]
The George E. Pozzetta ‘Little Free Library’ Grand Opening Celebrates Literacy and the Joy of Reading
Submitted by James Pozzetta December 16, 2016 11:00 a.m. Little Free Libraries are a [...]
New business and building report: November 2016
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 12, 2016 7:00 a.m. [...]
Wednesday trivia nights at the Fernandina Beach Golf Course
December 10, 2016 8:50 p.m.
Efforts to honor victims of the 1971 Thiokol Plant explosion in Woodbine, GA
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 9, 2016 2:15 p.m. [...]
LignoTech Florida Joint Venture Gains Approval
Media Release JACKSONVILLE, Fla., December 9, 2016 – Borregaard ASA (BRG) and Rayonier Advanced [...]
Micah’s Place Gift Card Drive/Leadership Nassau Alumni Social
Submitted by Cathy Sabattini City of Fernandina Beach December 9, 2016 3:00 p.m. A [...]
Blue Revolution: A Water Ethic for Florida with Cynthia Barnett
Submitted by Gray Edenfield Amelia Island Museum of History December 9, 2016 11:00 a.m. [...]
City Manager provides update on marina repairs
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 8, 2016 10:39 a.m. [...]
City Advisory Board vacancies
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 8, 2016 10:07 a.m. Fernandina [...]
FBCC ponders opening 1st Avenue North to Sadler Road
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst With no obvious solution in [...]
B&B Theatres announces extensive remodel and reopening of Amelia Island’s only movie theatre
Media Release B&B Theatres is pleased to announce that work is about to begin on an [...]
FBCC votes 4-1 to approve 3 percent pay raise for city manager
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 7, 2016 4:04 p.m. [...]
City Proclamations: December 6, 2016
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst At the beginning of its [...]
FBCC tables School Board request to vacate portion of Gum Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Citing a need for more [...]
Tesla Explores: Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Tesla is hitting the road [...]
City moves closer to beginning marina repair work following Hurricane Matthew
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 6, 2016 2:19 p.m. [...]
Former District 2 Nassau County Commissioner Mike Boyle has died.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Former District 2 Nassau County [...]
Don’t let scammers take away your holiday cheer
By Amy Hebert Consumer Education Specialist, Federal Trade Commission December 6, 2016 3:00 a.m. [...]
Christmas on Amelia Island – 1863 with Jim Longacre
Submitted by Gray Edenfield Amelia Island Museum of History The Amelia Island Museum of History [...]
No liquid natural gas (LNG) in Port of Fernandina’s future
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Spotswood “Spots” Watkins welcomed about [...]
Jazz Spirit of Christmas with Les and Bonnie at Horizons
Dinner (including a glass of wine) and show tickets: $65 per person For Reservations call [...]
People partying in pajamas
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 28, 2016 10:00 a.m. Youngsters [...]
The complete remodeling history of Fernandina Beach is available online
Submitted by Jiyan Wei, BuildZoom founder November 21, 2016 6:53 a.m. Fernandina Beach residents [...]
Fernandina Maritime Exchange meeting November 30th
Press Release November 20, 2016 4:57 p.m.
IRS warns of a new tax bill scam
by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC November 18, 2016 10:54 [...]
No special deals for Uber-like services in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 17, 2016 2:53 p.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach Proclamations: November 15, 2016
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 17, 2016 2:49 p.m. [...]
FBCC approves, staffs, newly reorganized Planning Advisory Board
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 17, 2016 1:00 a.m. [...]
Special Events problems continue
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 16, 2016 1:54 p.m. [...]
Introducing the 2017 Fernandina Beach City Commission
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 16, 2016 1:02 p.m. [...]
Density dilemma, part 3: 1000 Friends of Florida weigh in
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 16, 2016 1:00 a.m. [...]
October 2016 Building Report for Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 15, 2016 3:50 p.m. [...]
OHPA votes on charter changes; recognizes outgoing commissioner Richard Bruce
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 14, 2016 6:12 a.m. The [...]
Fernandina Beach and Nassau County honor Veterans
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Fernandina Beach and Nassau County residents [...]
Dale Martin nears completion of first year at the helm of the city of Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 10, 2016 5:50 p.m. [...]
Veterans Day Parade downtown Fernandina Beach tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 10, 2016 2:33 p.m. The [...]
The 10th edition of the largest petanque tournament in America November 12 & 13, 2016
Petanque America Media Release November 10, 2016 9:00 a.m. After two in Miami Beach (2003 [...]
Praise for city’s cost-saving efforts on rehabilitating manholes and sewer pipes
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 9, 2016 11:00 a.m. [...]
City damage estimates from Matthew top $26M
Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 9, 2016 8:21 a.m. City of [...]
Centre Street lights out — again
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst For the second Sunday in [...]
The density dilemma, Part 2: New Urbanism, Smart Growth and Form-Based Codes
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 7, 2016 3:00 p.m. Part [...]
County authorizes up to $1M in TDC reserve funds for post hurricane beach clean up
Press Release November 3, 2016 4:08 p.m. REVISED 9:15 A.M., NOVEMBER 4, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
FBCC November 1 meeting: Alvin’s, Matthew, Uber highlighted
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 3, 2016 11:24 a.m. During [...]
A Post-Matthew Message from Sen. Aaron Bean
November 3, 2016 11:18 a.m. Fall is a beautiful time on the First Coast, and [...]