Author Archives: Suanne Thamm
County Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the Amelia Island Tree Protection Ordinance Commission
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 1/4/22 @ 1:00 p.m. Amelia [...]
Jan
Ron DeSantis tops Donald Trump among affluent Republicans in new 2024 poll
By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com December 28, 2021 Trump still leads overall. Though a new [...]
Jan
County Officials Visit Tallahassee Ahead of 2022 Legislative Session
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager January 3, 2022 At [...]
Jan
Florida Politics’ Top 10 stories of 2021 in state government
By Drew Wilson FloridaPolitics.com January 1, 2022 COVID-19 dominates another year in Florida politics. Trying [...]
Jan
Happy New Year to Fernandina Observer readers!
May all your troubles last only as long as your New Year’s resolutions. [...]
Dec
VISIT FLORIDA touts industry rebound, marketing efforts over the year
by Jason Delgado FloridaPolitics.com December 28, 2021 The marketing agency targeted states with brutal [...]
Dec
Ron DeSantis re-election effort with more than $69M as 2021 winds down
By Jacob Ogles FloridaPolitics.com December 31, 2021 The incumbent’s re-election committee continues to dominate all [...]
Dec
Florida allocates nearly $11 million in funding for career and apprenticeship grants
By Bethany Blankley The Center Square December 26, 2021 Several companies, schools and employers have [...]
Dec
Florida jobs report: November job growth six times faster than national growth
By Bethany Blankley The Center Square December 26, 2021 Florida’s job growth for November [...]
Dec
United against scams
December 28, 2021 by Carol Kando-Pineda Attorney, FTC’s Consumer & Business Education Kwanzaa, which is [...]
Dec
FOAR From Home a little closer to home
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 26, 2021 Fernandina Beach’s hometown [...]
Dec
Spotted seatrout Central East Management Region season reopens Jan. 1
Media Release December 22, 2021 Spotted seatrout will reopen to recreational harvest Jan. 1 in [...]
Dec
FBCC’s final meeting of 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 26, 2021 During the December [...]
Dec
Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude this Holiday or New Year!
Media Release December 24, 2021 We all could use a little more [...]
Dec
Donation from Big Dog Little Dog Caring Foundation
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager December 24, 2021 12/22/21 @ [...]
Dec
North Florida Land Trust is one step closer to protecting Little Tiger Island in Nassau County
Media Release December 24, 2021 The nonprofit in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife [...]
Dec
New Year will bring road and safety improvements to downtown rail crossings.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 22, 2021 At its December [...]
Dec
FBCC approves new labor contract for City Employees
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 22, 2021 Labor negotiations between [...]
Dec
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: November 2021
By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller December 21, 2021 [Comptroller Testagrose delivered this [...]
Dec
Abandoned African American Cemeteries Task Force finalizes report
By Daniel Figueroa IV FloridaPolitics.com December 20, 2021 It’s now up to the Legislature to [...]
Dec
State now accepting applications from home- and community-based providers for Medicaid grants
By Christine Jordan Sexton FloridaPolitics.com December 20, 2021 Applications are being accepted for $403 million [...]
Dec
USFWS, FWC, and FPL expand efforts to address Florida manatee mortality event
Media Release December 19, 2021 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Florida [...]
Dec
FWC approves diamondback terrapin conservation measures
Media Release December 18, 2021 At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and [...]
Dec
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom First budget promotes natural resource restoration and supports Florida’s law enforcement officers
Media Release December 18, 2021 Today, Governor Ron DeSantis released his Freedom First budget [...]
Dec
Florida ports helping to ensure ‘Grinch doesn’t steal Christmas’
By Bethany Blankley The Center Square December 17, 2021 With more cargo ships turning to [...]
Dec
Library grant will enable technology upgrades
By Dawn Bostwick Nassau County Library Director December 17, 2021 Once again it is the [...]
Dec
Make your donation count by avoiding end-of-year charity scams
December 14, 2021 by Cristina Miranda Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC The season [...]
Dec
Aaron Bean bill would let prosecutors work to reverse wrongful convictions
By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com December 14, 2021 The case of a Jacksonville man inspired the [...]
Dec
The FBCC marches on …
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 13, 2021 During the [...]
Dec
State Budget Booster
from Takeaways from Tallahassee by Peter Schorsch December 13, 2021 Florida’s gross domestic product is [...]
Dec
Who’s on first?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 10, 2021 Several meetings [...]
Dec
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha …
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 10, 2021 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Dec
DeSantis proposes Florida’s first-ever flooding resilience plan
By Bethany Blankley The Center Square December 10, 2021 The Florida Legislature and Gov.Ron DeSantis [...]
Dec
Another waterfront park plan bites the dust
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 9, 2021 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Dec
‘If I run, he won’t’: Donald Trump downplays Ron DeSantis’ 2024 prospects
By A.G. Gancarski Florida Politics.com December 8, 2021 ‘If he wanted to run, that’s OK [...]
Dec
October 2021 BOCC Nassau newsletter available
Office of the Nassau County Manager December 6, 2021 Attached is the October 2021 edition [...]
Dec
Protect your boat and crew this right whale calving season
Media Release December 4, 2021 If you plan to boat or fish in the [...]
Dec
Amelia Island CVB Completes Distribution of Amelia Island Foundation Funds
Media Release November 30. 2021 Take Stock in Children, Nassau County Ocean Rescue Final [...]
Nov
Campaign to expand sports betting forecasts major economic impact, increased state revenue
By Scott Powers FloridaPolitics.com November 29, 2021 Study says sports betting would create 30K jobs, [...]
Nov
Let Us Be Truly Thankful for Family, Friends and Community
A Thanksgiving Message from the Fernandina Observer November 24, 2021 “Over the [...]
Nov
Nassau County schedules Public Hearing for Redistricting
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager November 24, 2021 11/24/21 @ [...]
Nov
Better odds than the lottery: Florida Holiday Money Hunt
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 23, 2021 Did you [...]
Nov
DeSantis reports, “Florida’s economy growing faster than the nation’s.”
from Takeaways from Tallahassee by Peter Schorsch November 22, 2021 Florida reached an economic milestone [...]
Nov
Structural engineer’s report to the City on underpinnings to Brett’s Restaurant
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 21, 2021 To assist both [...]
Nov
Brett’s allowed to remain open for now
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 21, 2021 At 10:15 a.m. [...]
Nov
On the waterfront … yet and still indecision
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 19, 2021 Since [...]
Nov
Have you looked at the Historic Downtown Post Office lately?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 18, 2021 UPDATE 11/20/2021: A [...]
Nov
Look Back: A Photo Exhibit Capturing 2020
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 11/17/21 @ 1:10 [...]
Nov
Atlantic Hair Studio holds grand opening
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Media Release November 18, 2021 The Nassau County Chamber of [...]
Nov
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to Host “Nassau Night Out”
11/16/21 @ 4:15 p.m. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is hosting “Nassau Night Out” [...]
Nov
House passes bill withdrawing Florida from OSHA oversight
By Renzo Downey FloridaPolitics.com November 18, 2021 One Democrat broke with the party to vote [...]
Nov
Fernandina Beach approves legislative funding priorities; agrees to modify if interlocal agreement can be worked out with OHPA
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 17, 2021 The State of [...]
Nov
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: October 2021
By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller November 17, 2021 [Comptroller Testagrose delivered this [...]
Nov
How Red or Blue are your political beliefs?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 16, 2021 Do you sometimes [...]
Nov
Former Nassau County Commissioner David C. Howard has passed away.
Oxley Heard Obituary Notice November 15, 2021 Mr. David C. Howard, 72, passed away Monday, [...]
Nov
Nassau Legislative Delegation Meets in County Chambers
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 11/12/21 @ 9:30 a.m. Nassau [...]
Nov
Florida redistricting is about to get real.
By Peter Schorsch from Sunburn newsletter November 14, 2021 The Florida Senate Reapportionment Committee staff [...]
Nov
Get the dog or cat instead of the scam
November 13, 2021 by Jennifer Leach Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC [...]
Nov
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures: Week of November 13-19, 2021
I-95 at Tide Creek Daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and nighttime [...]
Nov
North Florida Land Trust Has Officially Saved Little NaNa Dune
Media Release November 12, 2021 “‘This really was a team effort to save this important [...]
Nov
Ribbon Cutting Held for Crawford Road
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager November 11, 2021 11/10/21 @ [...]
Nov
A day to reflect and honor those to whom we are forever indebted
November 11, 2021 We at the Fernandina Observer add our voices and our thanks for [...]
Nov
Beach smoking change clears first Senate committee
By Jacob Ogles FloridaPolitics.com November 8, 2021 An effort to make more Florida beaches cigarette-free [...]
Nov
Ron DeSantis officially files for reelection in 2022
By Jacob Ogles FloridaPolitics.com November 10, 2021 Ron DeSantis has officially filed for reelection to [...]
Nov
Legislature releases Special Session plan
By Christine Jordan Sexton FloridaPolitics.com November 9, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida legislative leaders [...]
Nov
2021 Florida Energy and Climate Summit to be held in Orlando, Nov. 15-17
from Last Call by Peter Schorsch November 9, 2021 Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Monday [...]
Nov
OHPA accuses Nassau Terminals, LLC, with breaching operating agreement
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 8, 2021 On November [...]
Nov
Marco Rubio still looking to stop ‘annual craziness’ of turning back the clock
By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com November 9, 2021 U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is tired of turning [...]
Nov
New Emergency Management Director Appointed for Nassau County
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 11/4/21 @ 11:45 [...]
Nov
Did you remember to set your clocks back an hour?
November 7, 2021 Daylight savings time officially ended at 2:00 a.m today. If you remembered [...]
Nov
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures: Week of November 6-12, 2021
Pages Dairy Road- County Road 200A at Lofton Creek Daytime lane closures with flaggers weekdays [...]
Nov
FBCC approves legislative priorities for 2022 Session
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 5, 2021 Added to the [...]
Nov
Important weather updates for Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach Media Update November 5, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach reports [...]
Nov
FBCC Dog of the Month for November 2021: Pupeye
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 5, 2021 Pupeye made his [...]
Nov