Author Archives: Suanne Thamm

Surprising twist: OHPA, citizens close to agreement

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 7, 2015 2:12 p.m. Note: [...]

How to create a charter county government

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 6, 2015 1:00 a.m.   [...]

The Fernandina Observer wishes our readers a happy, safe July 4th!

July 4, 2015 1:00 a.m. I like to see a man proud of the place [...]

Implementation of the 5th Edition Florida Building Code

Submitted Press Release, Fernandina Beach Building Department June 29, 2015 7:00 p.m. The City of Fernandina [...]

Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: May 2015

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 29, 2015 1:00 p.m.   [...]

GrowFL Announces 2015 Florida Companies to Watch Finalists

Submitted by Karen Shexnayder Nassau Economic Development Board June 28, 2015 7:00 p.m. GrowFL has [...]

No Main Beach waterslide this summer

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 27, 2015 10:16 a.m. At [...]

Waterfront Park Plan changes parking configuration for Lot B

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 7:05 p.m. Fernandina [...]

FBCC selects firm of Colin Baenziger & Associates to lead search for new city manager

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 3:03 p.m. On [...]

Beach Access 33 controversy appears settled

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 26, 2015 10:45 Although it [...]

Charter vs. non-charter county government

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 25, 2015 5:00 p.m. (Second [...]

The Future of Nassau County Government

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 25, 2015 7:08 a.m. Nassau [...]

Macedonia AME Church invites community to Father’s Day service

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 19, 2015 7:41 a.m. Macedonia [...]

Fernandina Harbor Marina to Celebrate “Welcome to the Water “ on National Marina Day, June 13, 2015

Press Release June 4, 2015 10:50 a.m. Submitted by Joe Springer Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina [...]

Bill authorizing partisan elections for OHPA heads to Governor Scott for signature

An Opinion Submitted by Michael Harrison June 1, 2015 1:00 a.m. Having passed both Houses [...]

Visitors Enjoy New Daily Trolley Service on Amelia Island

MEDIA RELEASE Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau May 29, 2015 9:50 a.m. The Amelia [...]

The story behind the cancelled Umphrey’s McGee concert

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 28, 2015 11:45 a.m.   [...]

North Florida Land Trust helps communities save natural and cultural heritage

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 27, 2015 10:00 a.m. Marc [...]

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may … an opinion

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 26, 2015 1:00 a.m. One [...]

Remembering their sacrifice for the nation

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 24, 2015 1:00 a.m. Fernandina [...]

FBCC proclamations, presentations, public input: May 19, 2015

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2015 7:30 p.m.   [...]

Waterslide for Main Beach this summer?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2015 1:24 p.m. During [...]

Adkins hosts second meeting dealing with port issues

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2015 12:44 p.m.   [...]

Gerrity remains steadfast in decision to resign as city manager

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2015 2:30 p.m. To [...]

Fernandina Beach City Manager Joe Gerrity resigns

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst   While details remain to be [...]

Sea turtle season is here

Submitted by Michelle Forstrom City of Fernandina Beach Code Enforcement May 18, 2015 3:00 p.m. [...]

Resort rental permit reminder

Submitted by Angie Lester City of Fernandina Beach Community Development Department May 18, 2015 9:18 [...]

Sean Poynter wins second gold in world SUP competition

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst **WATCH MEDAL CEREMONY LIVE AT 1:00 [...]

CSX agrees to allow city to build sidewalk

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 15, 2015 12:15 p.m. On [...]

Building a better website for the Port Authority

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 14, 2015 4:46 p.m. Michael [...]

No deal reached to amend Port Master Plan

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 14, 2015 3:35 p.m.   [...]

More discussion scheduled for OHPA Port Master Plan

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 13, 2015 4:48 p.m. The [...]

Nassau County wants your input on potential mitigation projects

From:www.thecountyinsider.com  May 11, 2015 1:00 p.m. -Martha Wagaman, EM Coordinator/Sr. Planner  Nassau County Emergency Management [...]

Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: April 2015

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 11, 2015 1:00 a.m.   [...]

Federal Narcotics Arrest

PRESS RELEASE City of Fernandina Beach Police Department   On May 6, 2015 a narcotics [...]

Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation presents more than $110K to Nassau County agencies and nonprofit organizations

NEWS RELEASE submitted by Russell Schweiss Rayonier Advanced Materials   The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation [...]

Legal briefs: updates on CSX, sidewalks, and “sinkhole”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 8, 2015 8:25 a.m.   [...]

City of Fernandina Beach proclamations: May 5, 2015

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 7, 2015 3:05 p.m.   [...]

Should Fernandina Beach consider a volunteer fire department?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2015 8:04 p.m. Fernandina [...]

FBCC discusses issues with city manager’s performance

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2015 3:19 p.m. Following [...]

Ed’s Comfort Solutions, Inc. receives Top 10 Dealer Award from Trane

News Release Submittted by Trane Residential Solutions North Florida DSO May 4, 2015 5:00 p.m.

Runners shine despite rain

Submitted by Marianna McIntyre, Development Director Micah’s Place May 3, 2015 4:00 p.m. Despite sporadic [...]

Fernandina Beach Airport Planning Team Sees Progress at Latest Meeting

Media Release submitted by Zach Nelson, Passero Associates April 29, 2015 6:11 a.m.   The [...]

Walmart Robbery Suspect a Violent Career Criminal

Fernandina Beach Police Department Media Release April 28, 2015   The man police say brazenly [...]

Density and zoning and parking … Oh my!

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 17, 2015 12:07 p.m.   [...]

Donna Martin appointed to direct FSCJ Nassau Center

FSCJ Media Release April 17, 2015 9:00 a.m. Florida State College at Jacksonville has announced [...]

Fundraising for Alzheimer’s research

Submitted by Dane Carmichael April 17, 2015 8:58 a.m. Mark your calendars for two upcoming [...]

Rep. Adkins listens to port concerns from local citizens

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 16, 2015 6:08 p.m. While [...]

PAB votes against recommending Ross/Hall application to FBCC

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 15, 2015 4:42 p.m. Fernandina [...]

A future look for Fernandina Beach parks and public facilities?

  Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 14, 2015 2:29 p.m. [...]

Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: March 2015

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 13, 2015 1:30 p.m.   [...]

Thank you, Dr. John Ruis!

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 13, 2015 5:44 p.m. Dr. [...]

Two highly anticipated meetings on city agenda for April 13, 14

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 12, 2015 5:00 p.m. After [...]

State Representative Announces Port Roundtable Meeting

Office of State Representative Janet Adkins MEDIA RELEASE April 12, 2015 12:49 p.m. State Representative [...]

No $ale on First Baptist Church property

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 10, 2015 3:15 p.m.   [...]

FBCC kicks off April with short meeting

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 9, 2015 1:00 a.m. The [...]

Grand opening of new, improved library nears.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2015 6:25 a.m.   [...]

Duryee Fountain undergoes facelift

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 7, 2015 12:56 p.m.   [...]

A preview of coming attractions: April 6-10, 2015 at City Hall

Submitted by Suanne Z.  Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 6, 2015 6:29 a.m.   [...]

Tally watch: OHPA partisan election bill clears more hurdles

Submitted by Mike HarrisonApril 3, 2015 8:30 a.m. House Bill HB 1201 passed its third [...]

FBCC votes 5-0 to move forward on riverfront projects

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst This is definitely NOT an April [...]

2nd Annual Nassau County Government Day festivities on April 4

Posted by Sabrina Robertson, County Manager’s Office on www.thecountyinsider.com April 1, 2015 6:42 a.m. Please [...]

PAB continues workshops on Ross-Hall application regarding hazardous materials

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 31, 2015 12:12 p.m. Only [...]

Last chance to defeat OHPA Partisan Election Bill in committee: an updated opinion

Submitted by Mike Harrison March 30, 2015 8:30 a.m. The FLAC meeting may not be [...]

Notice of Road Closure for Section of Bonnieview Road

Posted by Sabrina Robertson, County Manager’s Office March 29, 2015 3:00 p.m. on www.thecountyinsider.com   [...]

Crenshaw Announces April Mobile Office Hours for Nassau County

PRESS RELEASE Office of Representative Ander Crenshaw March 29, 2015 2:00 p.m. Congressman Ander Crenshaw [...]

OHPA partisan elections bill faces final committee hearing: An Opinion

Submitted by Mike Harrison March 27, 2015 1:22 p.m.   House Bill HB 1201, the [...]

RockTenn/Fernandina Beach Fire Dept. Partnership

Submitted by Jason Higginbotham City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department March 27, 2015 1:19 p.m.

Fernandina Beach may see short term rentals downtown

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 26, 2015 6:40 p.m.   [...]

City Proclamations for March 2015

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 24, 2015 10:00 a.m. The [...]

Vice Mayor Johnny Miller: the FBCC’s bag man

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 24, 2015 9:15 a.m.   [...]

City Finance matters from the March 17, 2015 FBCC meeting

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 24, 2015 8:40 a.m. At [...]

Solution to ongoing drainage problems remains elusive

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 23, 2015 3:00 p.m. Everybody [...]