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America’s Youth announces Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship Recipients

By Wendy Priesand July 6, 2022 The Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship was awarded Tuesday, July [...]

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Jul

Featured Story

4th of July Hometown Celebration – Fireworks to launch at 9:00 pm.

July 3, 2022 4th of July Hometown Celebration July 4, 2022 Marina Parking Lot B [...]

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Jul

General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mark Gearis July 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  You might say Mark is a night [...]

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02
Jul

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Backyard Barnyard

By Pat Foster-Turley June 30, 2022 During our early years in our home bordering a [...]

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Jun

Featured Story General

Cargo Ship Fire at Port of Fernandina

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief Press Release www.fbfl.us June 27, 2022 At [...]

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Jun

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Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Buddy Price Buddy Price Photography June 25, 2022 Editor’s Note: Buddy Price is from [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Retirement Home for Horses

By Pat Foster-Turley June 23, 2022 Like many girls, I grew up enamored with horses. [...]

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Jun

General Non-Profits

Nassau Habitat for Humanity to Unveil Expansion Plans

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby June 21, 2022 Nassau Habitat [...]

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Jun

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Photographs by Hal and Kirsten Snyder Information from Bill George June 18, 2022 The Snyder [...]

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Jun

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Pat’s Wildways: Amelia River Cruising

By Pat Foster-Turley June 13, 2022 It’s good to be back again writing my columns [...]

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Jun

Featured Story General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Wayne Howard June 4, 2022 Editor’s Note: For our readers who miss the pier [...]

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Jun

General

It’s Official! Aaron Bean Enters Race in Newly Formed 4th Congressional District

Florida Politics By A. G. Gancarski June 3, 2022 A leader in the Florida Senate [...]

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Jun

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

May 28, 2022 [...]

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May

Featured Story

VFW Post 4351 to host Memorial Day Ceremony – May 30

City of Fernandina Beach May 27, 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 30, 2022 11:00 [...]

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May

General

Rabbits Dumped on City Greenway

City of Fernandina Beach Kathy Russell Egans Creek Greenway May 26, 2022 Really? It’s happened [...]

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May

County News

Citizens fill Nassau County Board of Commission Chambers to protest 50 Acre Development . . . and the people won

By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 24, 2022 On May 24, 2022, the James S. Page [...]

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May

County News

Nassau County Commissioners reject 85-foot tower settlement

Florida Politics By Wes Wolffe May 24, 2022 Riverstone’s next possible move is filing a [...]

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May

General

Tourists Flocking to Amelia Island Despite Increasing Costs

Florida Politics By Wes Wolffe May 22, 2022 Occupancy is up 8% at hotels, while [...]

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May

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Brett Lupfer May 21, 2022 Editor’s Note: Brett Lupfer is a professional photographer/videographer who [...]

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May

General

Fernandina Beach Rotary Club awards college scholarships to Fernandina Beach High School students

Fernandina Beach Rotary Club Press Release Submitted by Larry Myers May 21, 2022 The Fernandina [...]

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May

General

The Observer Is Hiring

By Mike Phillips May 16, 2022 “A few early priorities: people who would like to [...]

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May

General

Gov. DeSantis appoints Cord Byrd as Secretary of State

Florida Politics By Renzo Downey May 16, 2022 Secretary of State Laurel Lee, who is rumored [...]

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May
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In honor of Fernandina Observer’s 10 Year Anniversary – Reflections and appreciation

By Susan Hardee Sreger Editor May 11, 2022   Ten years ago, the Fernandina Observer [...]

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May

City News

Unofficial World Record Set at Central Park Playground

May 11, 2022 [...]

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May

General

Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back
May 10, 2022

By Carollee Addams Editor’s Note: This  Carollee Addams” photograph is one in a series of [...]

General

Amelia Island revealed . . . A Look Back

By Priscilla Footlik May 10, 2022 Editor’s Note: We will be posting past “Amelia Island [...]

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May

Featured Story General

“How to create a charter county government” A look back

By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Originally posted  July 2015 Editor’s Note: We [...]

09
May

Featured Story

Faux Fernandina – A Hurricane Dora photo – A look back

By Susan Hardee Steger May 9,  2022 Originally posted June 2017 Editor’s Note:  This story [...]

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May

Featured Story

Fernandina’s Shrimping Industry: Storied Past, Uncertain Future – A Look Back

By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large May 8, 2022 April 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. Editor’s Note: [...]

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May

Featured Story

Police blotter blast – A look back

By Deborah Lavery Powers May 6, 2020 Originally posted December 2012 Editor’s Note: Deborah Powers [...]

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May

Featured Story

At random – A look back

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter May 6, 2022 Originally posted March 12, [...]

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May

Featured Story

Impact Fees “A Paper Napkin Calculation?” – A look back

By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst May 5, 2022 Originally posted Dec 5, 2013 Editor’s Note: [...]

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May

Featured Story

Public art on display on Amelia Island – A look back

By Cindy Jackson Reporter Photos courtesy of Lauri deGaris May 5, 2022 Originally posted November [...]

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May

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Pat’s Wildways: Happening at the inlet – A look back

  By Pat Foster-Turley May 2022 First posted June 2021 Editor’s Note: We asked Pat [...]

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May

Featured Story

“You ain’t cool if you ain’t riding a mule!” – A look back

By Gerry Clare Roving Reporter May 2022 First Posted November 08,  2013 Editor’s Note: Gerry Clare [...]

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May

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Heirloom pecans disappearing

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. April 28, 2022 It seems like just yesterday I was roaming [...]

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Apr

General

Needed: A Bird Rehab Facility in Nassau County

By Anne H Oman Reporter-at-Large April 25, 2022 In the back of Terri Oliver’s gray, [...]

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Apr

Featured Story General

“History of Fernandina Waterfront”

By William L. Tilson E.C.”Clinch” Kavanaugh April 25, 2022 The Amelia Island Museum of History [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lea Gallardo First posted in 2013 April 23, 2022   Editor’s note: This Sunday [...]

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Apr

Featured Story General Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Leaping Lizards

By Pat-Foster-Turley Ph.D. April 21. 2022 It doesn’t take long for new north Florida residents [...]

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Apr

City News

Groundbreaking at municipal airport for new Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue station

City of Fernandina Beach April 21, 2022 [...]

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Apr

Featured Story General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson April 16, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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Apr

Featured Story Nature

Good pond, bad pond

By Pat Foster-Turley April 14, 2022 It’s been a few weeks since I’ve given you [...]

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Apr

Featured Story

Fernandina Observer announces new leadership

By Susan Hardee Steger Editor April 13, 2022     On May 12, after ten [...]

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Apr

County News

Construction workers unearth human bones on Amelia Island?

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Alicia Tarancon April 12, 2022 [...]

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Apr

Arts & Culture Things to do

Matilda the Musical opens at Amelia Community Theatre on April 14

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 11, 2022 Amelia Community Theatre presents [...]

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Apr

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Susan Jordan April 9, 2022   Editor’s Note: Susan Jordan and her husband made [...]

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09
Apr

Arts & Culture Things to do

Summer theatre camps at Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 8, 2022 Registration is open for [...]

08
Apr

General

American White Pelicans near you

By Bill George President Amelia Island Bird Club April 4, 2022 The American White Pelican [...]

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04
Apr

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Hal and Kirsten Snyder April 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  First posted in July of [...]

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02
Apr

City News

City to the rescue at Seaside Park

City of Fernandina Beach March 30, 2022 [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Michael Leary March 26, 2022 A recent walk through the Greenway reminded me of [...]

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Mar

General

Attention Fernandina Beach High School Seniors!

City of Fernandina Beach March 26, 2022       We’re partnering with the Fernandina [...]

26
Mar

General Non-Profits

Nassau Habitat holds online Silent Auction – Open to all

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Submitted by Cindy Jacoby March 22, 2022 To view and bid [...]

23
Mar

City News

City Police Auxiliary Corps recognized for dedicated service to our community

Fernandina Beach Police Department March 23, 2022 WE APPRECIATE OUR VOLUNTEERS! We also appreciate Ms. [...]

23
Mar

Featured Story General

U13 Amelia Island Youth Soccer headed to state finals

By Catherine Oliver March 22, 2022 U13 Amelia Island Youth Soccer’s competitive travel team came [...]

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Mar

City News

Tour Bus troubles in downtown Fernandina Beach

Photos and Information By Pat Foster-Turley March 21, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Yesterday, Pat Foster-Turley, nature [...]

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22
Mar

Arts & Culture Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephen Mintz March 19, 2022 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]

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Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Silk Moth Cocoons

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 17, 2022 My friend Susan Gallion was taking care of [...]

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Mar

Arts & Culture Featured Story General Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong March 12, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]

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12
Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Nature took its course

By Pat Foster-Turley March 10, 2022   Caption:  Two groups of feral cats at the [...]

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10
Mar

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Backyard fire

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. March 3, 2022 This is the time of year when I [...]

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03
Mar

General

Hundreds attend Prayer Vigil for Ukraine

Kathryn K. Bynum, Photographer www.saltykat.com March 3, 2022   Opening Prayer read by  Memorial United [...]

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03
Mar

County News

Board of County Commission votes 4-1 for development approval on First Coast Highway & Julia

By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 2, 2022 “Assistant County Attorney Denise May stated, “Development rights [...]

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02
Mar

General

Friends of the Library Book Sale – March 17, 18, 19

Friends of the Library Press Release Submitted by Jody Mackle February 28, 2022 [...]

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Feb

General

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Evelyn C. McDonald February 26, 2022   Editor’s Note: Evelyn C. McDonald is not [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Day trip to Palatka

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 23, 2022                                                                                                                                         I’m not someone who enjoys driving—if I was [...]

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Feb

General

Road naming ceremony held in honor of Bill Howard

Nassau County Insider February 16, 2022   On, Friday, February 11, 2022, the Board of [...]

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Feb

Featured Story General Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Pond birds interactions

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 17, 2022   Well, I’m back from a vacation in [...]

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Feb

City News

FBCC votes 3-2 against funding Central Park playground equipment as “emergency.”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 17, 2022   There were [...]

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Feb

City News

Work progressing on Amelia Riverfront shore stabilization project and walkway

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 16, 2022 At the end [...]

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Feb

City News County News

City pays double in generosity – An opinion

By Faith Ross February 14, 2022 Recently, a movie theatre on the island closed. Some [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Wildlife viewing from our seats in Costa Rica

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 10, 2022   Poor Bucko, with his bad leg, could [...]

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Feb

General

Beach smoking change heads to final Senate Committee after amendment

By Kelly Hayes FloridaPolitics.com February 8, 2022 ‘Cigarette butts are one of Florida’s largest environmental [...]

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Feb

General Non-Profits

Local volunteers prepare 45,000 meals to help eradicate hunger

By Susan Hardee Steger February 7, 2022 In less than 2 hours, 200 volunteers packaged [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bruce Stambaugh February 5, 2022       A note from Bruce Stambaugh:  As [...]

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Feb

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: A horse ride in paradise

Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. February 3, 2022   The last column I wrote for the Fernandina [...]

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03
Feb

General

“Soul of the Long Gray Line” – The untold story of the Black Cadets of West Point

  Media Release February 1, 2022   A History Presentation By Mike Kegler, West Point [...]

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Feb

Featured Story

A journey through eBay uncovers a glimpse of Fernandina’s historic past

By Susan Hardee Steger January 31, 2022 One afternoon, one of my Davis cousins sent [...]

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Jan

Featured Story General

Foar From Home’s arrival in Antigua expected Tuesday, February 1

By Susan Hardee Steger Updated at 3:30 p.m. January 31, 2022   With 55 miles [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Dana Hermanson January 29, 2022 Editor’s Note: Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home in final stretch – Donations exceed $812,000

By Susan Hardee Steger January 28, 2022 A group of four local veterans, Billy Cimino, [...]

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Jan

City News

FBCC: Retreat? Advance? or Maintain Status Quo?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 27, 2022 On January 26, [...]

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27
Jan

Featured Story Non-Profits

Upcoming events for Amelia Island Book Festival – Authors in Schools, One Book One Community and more

Amelia Island Book Festival Submitted by Diana Frank Communications Director January 26, 2022   The [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home less than 400 miles from final destination – ETA January 29

January 25, 2022 A group of four local veterans, Billy Cimino, Cameron Hansen, Hupp Huppmann, [...]

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Jan

County News

Public Hearings to be held on parcel located at 5456 First Coast Hwy

January 24, 2022 Nassau County Notice of Public Hearing   Location of Property: 5456 First [...]

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Jan

General Nature

Old Town Sugarberry named “Florida Champion”

By Chris Hastings January 20, 2022 In Honor of Arbor Day (January 21)     [...]

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Jan

General

Foar From Home – An underwater view

January 19, 2022   Four local veterans, Paul Lore, Hupp Huppmann, William Cimino, Cameron Hansen, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home continues on its journey – “Less than a 1000”

January 18, 202 Less Than 1,000 By LuLu Huppmann Hupp ‘s Huppmann’s Wife January 17, [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Martin Luther King Day – “I have a dream that one day . . .”

January 17, 2022     [...]

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Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By David Lee Roberts January 16, 2022 “Christmas Past” Photo courtesy of David Roberts[/caption Editor’s [...]

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Jan

County News Covid-19

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report – Week ending January 13, 2022

Florida Department of Health January 14, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Don’t be fooled!  There is a [...]

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Jan

City News

FBCC and NCSB meet at Fernandina Beach City Hall

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 12, 2022   The Fernandina [...]

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12
Jan

Featured Story

After battling challenging seas, ‘Foar From Home’ hits smooth waters – Day 29

Foar From Home January 10, 2022 Editor’s Note:  Foar From Home, a group of four [...]

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10
Jan

Featured Story Nature

Pat’s Wildways: Wild dogs on Amelia Island

By Pat Foster-Turley January 6, 2022 Here on Amelia Island we have a few types [...]

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06
Jan

City News

Work to begin soon on fire station at Fernandina Beach Airport

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022   At the [...]

05
Jan

City News

Fernandina Beach Mayor has contracted covid.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 Vice Mayor Len [...]

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05
Jan

Featured Story

Foar From Home “Monday Munchies” update and more . . .

Foar From Home Video by Hupp Huppmann January 4, 2022 Editor’s Note:  As  four local [...]

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04
Jan

Featured Story

Amelia Island Book Festival begins 20th anniversary with gala event February 18

Amelia Island Book Festival Press Release Submitted by Diana Frank Director of Communications January 3, [...]

03
Jan

Featured Story General

New Years Eve on Centre Street Fernandina – Fireworks begin at 7:00 p.m.

City of Fernandina Beach December 30. 2021 City offices are closed tomorrow, December 31, in [...]

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Dec

General

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

A Michael Leary Photo December 24, 2021 Editor’s Note: The staff of the Fernandina Observer [...]

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Dec
History Museum programs scheduled for July

June 28, 2022 [...]

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Jun
Anything Goes at Amelia Musical Playhouse

Anything Goes Jun 30 – Jul 10 Come on a cruise this summer with a [...]

19
Jun
Coming to the Cummer on June 25

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204Phone: 904.356.6857   This exhibition [...]

19
Jun
Celebrate Juneteenth this Sunday!

Source:  Wikipedia Juneteenth — June 19th — is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, [...]

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Jun
Happening at the History Museum

Amelia Island Museum of History | 233 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034   [...]

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Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .

May 28, 2022 [...]

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May
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Brett Lupfer May 21, 2022 Editor’s Note: Brett Lupfer is a professional photographer/videographer who [...]

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May
Amelia Community Theatre Names New Artistic Director

May 16, 2022     Amelia Community Theater has announced that its new managing artistic [...]

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May
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents the 21st Season Final Concert – Beer & G-Strings – Musical Fireworks

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Press Release May 12, 2022   BEER & G-STRINGS – [...]

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May
AMP presents “The Color Purple”

May 9, 2022 The Color Purple May 19-22, 26-29 THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring [...]

09
May
Amelia Island revealed . . . A look back

By Bill Birdsong May 6, 2022 First Posted June 30, 2018 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina [...]

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07
May
Theatre Jacksonville announces its 103rd season

Press Release May 3, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 19, 2022) – For the first time [...]

03
May
Jeff Black performs at Story & Song May 7

May 2, 2022 [...]

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May
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents an Afternoon of Family Fun on May 7

      May 2, 2022 “The Legend of Peer Gynt” — An Afternoon of [...]

02
May
AMP presents a special program for Mother’s Day this year

April 29, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Presents the Mighty Oak Music & Makers Festival April 30

Press Release April 27, 2022 April 25, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Cummer Museum of [...]

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Apr
‘FAST and LOOSE’ Oil & Acrylic Workshop – May 21

Island Art Association Press Release Submitted by Ginger Bender April 25, 2022 “FAST and LOOSE”  [...]

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Apr
History Museum will close for Shrimp Fest this weekend

April 25, 2022 Amelia Island Museum of History Press Release [...]

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Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lea Gallardo First posted in 2013 April 23, 2022   Editor’s note: This Sunday [...]

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Apr
Painting Figures & Faces with the Palette Knife – May 18

Island Art Ed Center Press Release April 19, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Zukerman Trio

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Media Release April 18, 2022 Friday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM [...]

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Apr
History Museum schedules Spring Jail Break for May 5, 2022

Jail Breaks are trips and experiences designed exclusively for Members of the Amelia Island Museum [...]

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Apr
4-H Summer Camps announced
April 16, 2022

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 16, 2022   Are [...]

American Beach hosts Mrs. B’s Fiber Art April 29 & 30

April 16, 2022 [...]

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Apr
Music News from Jacksonville Public Media

April 16, 2022 GET TICKETS [...]

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Apr
History Museum program on Florida’s Water Stories April 15

April 12, 2022 3rd on 3rd Lecture Friday, April 15, at 6pm This talk examines [...]

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Apr
Matilda the Musical opens at Amelia Community Theatre on April 14

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 11, 2022 Amelia Community Theatre presents [...]

11
Apr
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents Bluegrass Legends: The Gibson Brothers

AICMF Press Release April 12, 2022 Amelia Island, FL — The Amelia Island Chamber Music [...]

11
Apr
Arts in the Park Festival at Crooked River State Park – May 7

Arts in the Park Press Release April 10, 2022 Friends of Crooked River State Park [...]

10
Apr
Summer theatre camps at Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 8, 2022 Registration is open for [...]

08
Apr
Ukrainian egg dyeing at Shady Ladies Art raises money for Ukraine

Shady Ladies Art Press Release Submitted by Linda Hart Green April 6, 2022 Co-owner of [...]

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06
Apr
Sofia Talvik to perform at Story & Song on April 9

April 5 2022   [...]

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Apr
Story & Song features Sofia Talvik April 9

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Apr
Theatre Jacksonville presents: “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” beginning April 22

Theatre Jacksoonville Press Release April 4, 2022   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Mar. 31, 2022) – Beginning [...]

04
Apr
Amelia Island Opera Celebrates Leonard Bernstein in two May performances

Press Release April 3, 2022 By Bernstein: A Musical Celebration of his Life and Works [...]

03
Apr
FPAN announces Timucuan Science & History Symposium for April 28

Press Release April 2, 2022 We’re excited to be presenting some of our research during [...]

02
Apr
Free Outdoor Community Jazz Concert on April 2 at Amelia Park

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Apr
Story & Song presents “Composers for Peace” on April 2

  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine floods our screens every day with images of death and [...]

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Mar
Suzanne Batchelor named April Artist of the Month by Island Art Association

Island Art Association Media Release Submitted by Ginger Bender March 31, 2022 Suzanne Batchelor is [...]

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31
Mar
All local artists are invited to participate

March 31, 2022 [...]

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Mar
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival mourns the passing of Christopher Rex

Amelia Island Chamber Music Press Release March 24, 2022 Memorial Service Set for Saturday, March [...]

24
Mar
Author Talk: Tom Hitchcock

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager  March 24, 2022 The Nassau [...]

24
Mar
“Arts & Crafts on the Porch” – March 27

Media Release Contact:  Frances Peters francesapeters@gmail.com March 23, 2022 Subject:  Arts & Crafts On The [...]

23
Mar
New Amelia Island Art Gallery to support Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation – Grand opening April 1

Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation Press Release Submitted by Katherine Bows Taylor katherine@kbtaylormarketing.com March 23, 2022 [...]

23
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephen Mintz March 19, 2022 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]

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19
Mar
Metanoia Retreat presents April Open Mic at Story & Song

March 18, 2022 Press Release – For Immediate Release- April Open Mic at Story & Song [...]

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Mar
Friends of the Library presents “Stories on Stage” at Story and Song on April 3

Friends of the Library March 17, 2022   To purchase tickets click here. [...]

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Mar
Festival de la Familia – March 26

City of Fernandina Beach Submitted by Mary Hamburg Digital Communications Specialist www.fbfl.us March 17, 2022 [...]

17
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong March 12, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]

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12
Mar
FSCJ’s DramaWorks to present “The Mad Atlas of Virginia King,” a new script by FSCJ Professor Tim Gilmore

Press Release March 11, 2022  WHAT:           Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) DramaWorks will present [...]

11
Mar
AMP Presents Godspell March 31-April 3, April 7-10

Amelia Musical Playhouse March 21, 2022   Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from [...]

11
Mar
New art exhibit opening at Fernandina Beach Library

Friends of the Library Submitted by Nancy Jordan March 10, 2022 “Art and Lure of [...]

10
Mar
The 2020 – A look back photo exhibit presents check to Arts Alive

Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery Press Release March 7, 2022 The 2020 – A Look [...]

07
Mar
Eggstra Special Decorating Class

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04
Mar
History Museum presents special events in April

March 3, 2022 [...]

03
Mar
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Danish String Quartet

Amelia Island Music Festival Press Release March 2, 2022 A Concert Dedicated to the Memory [...]

03
Mar
Hallelujah!

Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter February 28, 2022   Last Friday is the [...]

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Feb
Museum kicks off Women’s History Month with Wednesday Lunch Lecture

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Wednesday, March 2, at 12pm Susan Martin, Board Member and Docent [...]

28
Feb
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents Concert in memory of Susan Wilson Goldman

AICF Press Release February 23, 2022 A Concert Dedicated to the Memory of Susan Wilson Goldman  [...]

23
Feb
2022 Amelia Island Film Festival kicks off February 24

Amelia Island Film Festival Press Release February 22, 2022  Featuring Over 50 Screenings, Block Party, [...]

23
Feb
PAM Studios to premier show screening of ’40 Akerz & a Brew’ at Amelia Island Film Festival – Feb 25

Media Release February 21, 2022 Reality television series pilot to air at annual festival on [...]

22
Feb
Jax PBS Kids Writing Contest Announced

Press Release Jacksonville Public Media February 19, 2022 [...]

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Feb
Arts Alive to host the “Buckets N Boards”

Arts Alive Nassau will host the “Buckets N Boards” Arts Alive Nassau will host the [...]

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Feb
African American Read-In Feb. 28 at Fernandina Beach branch library

From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager February 10, 2022 On Monday, [...]

10
Feb
AMP presents Senior Moments in March

February 9, 2022 A powerful musical romp through various aspects of aging – from the [...]

09
Feb
“The Hallelujah Girls” opens February 11 at Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre By Linda McClane February 5, 2022   Set in Eden Falls, Georgia, [...]

07
Feb
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Dover Quartet – Feb 13

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Press Release Gayle MacIntyre Marketing Consultant February 2, 2022 Sunday, [...]

02
Feb
History Museum Brown Bag Lunch program – February 2

Author of the forthcoming book St. Michael’s Parish: Celebrating 150-years in Fernandina Beach, Florida, John [...]

01
Feb
Love song concerts for your Valentine

January 27, 2022 [...]

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Jan
Looking for a few good books?

January 26, 2022 [...]

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Jan
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2022 Black History Month Student and Educator Contests

Office of the Governor Media Release January 25, 2022   Student essay contest winners will [...]

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Jan
January 31, 2022 is American Beach Day

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager January 24, 2022     [...]

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Jan
AMP presents a musical tribute to Stephen Sondheim January 29

January 24, 2022 [...]

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Jan
Best Movie of 2021

By Evelyn C. McDonald January 18, 2022 Movies have been a nice distraction in pandemic [...]

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Jan
Brewster Nurses Gallery to open at former Brewster Hospital and headquarters of North Florida Land Trust

North Florida Land Trust Media Release January 18, 2022 The grand opening will be held [...]

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