Category Archives: City News
ESSA honors Black leaders, City during African American History Month 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 19, 2021 Covid restrictions did [...]
Feb
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ” The Golf Course focus at this time is about stabilizing its funding . . .”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach February 18, 2021 Earlier this week, the City [...]
Feb
Fernandina Beach Police Department receives Law Enforcement Accreditation again . . .
Fernandina Beach Police Department James Hurley, Chief February 18, 2021 After a delay of nearly [...]
Feb
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: January 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 18, 2021 Fernandina Beach Comptroller [...]
Feb
Fernandina Beach takes first action to address Amelia Riverfront
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 17, 2021 It has taken [...]
Feb
Fernandina Beach to solicit interest in managing City golf course; Toptracer a few weeks away from opening.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 17, 2021 Fernandina Beach Municipal [...]
Feb
City of Fernandina Beach seeks advertisers for brand new Top Tracer driving range
City of Fernandina Beach February 17, 2021 Advertise your business at the brand new Lighthouse [...]
Feb
Boil water advisory: Sadler Road & Citrona north to Sapelo Court
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release February 16, 2021 On February 17, 2021, there is [...]
Feb
City of Fernandina Beach opens Men’s Basketball League registration
City of Fernandina Beach February 16, 2021 Registration has begun for the summer 2021 Men’s [...]
Feb
The business of golf – A brief history
By Alan Prescott February 15, 2021 Every time that I sit down to write an [...]
Feb
Growing concerns: Yard Waste and City – An opinion
By Bradley Bean City Commissioner Fernandina Beach February 12, 2021 You may have seen the [...]
Feb
The business of golf – “The use of a friendly letter . . .”
By Alan Prescott February 12, 2021 During the past 24 hours, I have received some [...]
Feb
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – State Legislature “seeks to unilaterally impose standard statewide regulations . . .”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach February 12, 2021 The next session of the [...]
Feb
Simmons Road Park in final stages of construction
8 Flags Playscapes, Inc. Submitted by Benjamin Morrison February 11, 2021 8 Flags Playscapes, Inc. [...]
Feb
PRAC kicks the can down the road on Bosque Bello columbarium
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 10, 2021 The Parks and [...]
Feb
City forms interim management team to run the Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course
By Susan Hardee Steger February 10, 2021 City Manager Dale Martin announced that [...]
Feb
The business of golf – “The Ultimate Golf Club Testing Facility”
By Alan Prescott February 9, 2021 Today, my discussion is two-fold. The first part concerns [...]
Feb
Changes coming for collection of yard debris in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 5, 2021 It appears [...]
Feb
Florida Department of Health Feb 5 – Nassau County Coronavirus Daily Total at 37 and two additional deaths
Florida Department of Health February 5, 2021 Editor’s Note: At this time, we have no [...]
Feb
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ” . . . staff deserves recognition for their professionalism and dedication.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach February 5, 2021 Earlier this week, I received [...]
Feb
Fernandina Beach extends COVID emergency order requiring face masks through March 3, 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 4, 2021 On a 3-2 [...]
Feb
Fernandina Beach declares National African American History Month
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 4, 2021 As the first [...]
Feb
Fernandina Beach officially congratulates Rayonier Advanced Materials plant on recent achievement
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 3, 2021 The City of [...]
Feb
FBCC declines to renew contract with current golf course operator
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 3, 2021 Effective February 10, [...]
Feb
Waterfront improvement plans appear to be moving toward construction
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 3, 2021 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Feb
The business of golf – Par 3 Executive Course
By Alan Prescott February 3, 2021 “Today, I will suggest the first developmental suggestion for [...]
Feb
The business of golf – More on the benefits of a Par 3 Executive Course for Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course
By Alan Prescott February 3, 2021 “I don’t know of any Executive (Par-3) golf course [...]
Feb
City Commission to hold workshop: waterfront park, capital improvements, Ocean Hwy & Port Authority – Feb 2 at 5:00 p.m.
City of Fernandina Beach February 2, 2021 As decided at the [...]
Feb
City of Fernandina Beach Re-Opens Runway 4-22 Ahead of Schedule and Below Budget
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release February 1, 2021 (Fernandina Beach, FL, January 2021): [...]
Feb
New Google Maps link locates City of Fernandina Beach Memorial Benches
City of Fernandina Beach February 1, 2021 The Parks and Recreation Department created [...]
Feb
FBCC sets goals for coming year
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 31, 2021 Each year [...]
Jan
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Goal Setting Workshop – ” . . . Amelia River waterfront once again . . .”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach January 29, 2021 The City Commission gathered for [...]
Jan
Funeral arrangements announced for the Honorable Charles L. Albert Jr
January 28, 2021 Editor’s Note: Funeral arrangements are scheduled for former Mayor of the City [...]
Jan
The Re-Development of Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course – Part 1
By Alan Prescott January 28, 2021 When I first found out about your golf course, [...]
Jan
2021 Shrimp Festival cancelled
2021 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival A Letter to the Community Harry Harrison, Chairman [...]
Jan
Rising seas and sinking jobs – An opinion
By Amy Anderson January 27, 2021 1 Resiliency When we presented our waterfront proposal to [...]
Jan
An opinion/information – Waterfront Plan
By Chip Ross Fernandina Beach City Commissioner January 26, 2021 As a City Commissioner, I [...]
Jan
The business of golf – Top Tracer
By Alan Prescott January 25, 2021 “Lack of funding is a MAJOR factor in golf [...]
Sgt Hepler honored for 20 years of service
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department January 25, 2021 This is Sergeant Jon Hepler. Today [...]
Jan
Mourning the death of The Honorable Charles L. Albert Jr.
Photo by Stephan R. Leimberg January 25, 2021 Editor’s Note: We have just learned of [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach Special Events Update
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 25, 2021 The Fernandina [...]
Jan
FBCC passes 2 Ordinances on First Reading on 3-2 votes
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 24, 2021 At their January [...]
Jan
FBCC not interested in vote of confidence in City Manager today
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 22, 2021 Local resident Jack [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach to conduct first mail ballot election on proposed Charter Amendments this spring
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 22, 2021 On third and [...]
Jan
City praised for honoring African American community members
Submitted by Alexandra Lajoux January 21, 2021 [As we look forward to Black History Month [...]
Jan
The business of golf – “The Death of a Golf Course”
By Alan Prescott January 22, 2021 ” . . . running a facility like yours [...]
Jan
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Waterfront development a top priority for commissions: past and present
By Dale Martin City Manager January 21, 2021 For many years, if not decades, Fernandina [...]
Jan
Toptracer: coming [sooner or later] to Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 21, 2021 Mayor Mike Lednovich [...]
Jan
Coming soon to City Hall: shorter FBCC regular meetings
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 21, 2021 The last Regular [...]
Jan
Take part in the 14th Street Bicycle and Safety Survey
City of Fernandina Beach January 21, 2021 Do you frequently travel along 14th Street in [...]
Jan
Amelia Riverfront updates: Shoreline Stabilization and Park Master Plan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 20, 2021 At the January [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach Budget Report for December 2020
Submitted by Pauline Testagrose Fernandina Beach Comptroller January 20, 2021 [Note: City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose [...]
Jan
City recognizes Capt. Benjamin Forehand for 32 years of service
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 20, 2021 During a Fernandina [...]
Jan
Nassau County School Superintendent recognizes partnership with city police
Fernandina Beach Police Department January 19, 2021 [...]
Jan
The business of golf – A bit of history and a request to join the conversation
By Alan Prescott January 18, 2021 Editor’s Note: As Alan Prescott prepares his “Business of [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach celebrates FL Arbor Day, 19th year as Tree City USA
Media Release Submitted by Kelly N. Gibson, AICP City of Fernandina Beach January 18, 2021 [...]
Jan
North Florida Land Trust has assisted the City of Fernandina Beach in purchasing land for conservation
Media Release January 15, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 – North Florida Land [...]
Jan
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach January 15, 2021 As the celebrations of the [...]
Jan
FBCC reactivates dormant PEG Committee
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 11, 2021 For many years [...]
Jan
Part 1 – The business of golf . . .
By Alan Prescott January 12, 2021 The other day, I was sent an article about [...]
Jan
Confusion and debate continue over future operation of Fernandina Beach golf course
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 7, 2021 While there is [...]
Jan
January 2021 Dog of the Month: Fozzie
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 7, 2021 While some [...]
Jan
Covid updates from FBCC meeting January 5, 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 6, 2021 Nassau County Emergency [...]
Jan
Oasis delays rate increase for long term slip holders in city marina
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 1, 2021 Following discussion and [...]
Jan
Oasis Marinas presents its first report to Fernandina Beach Marina Advisory Board
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 29, 2020 Effective December 1, [...]
Dec
“Christmas list or not” – An opinion
By Chip Ross Fernandina Beach City Commissioner December 29, 2020 Four days before Christmas I [...]
Dec
Lesesne House sold for $1.15M to Nassau Trust LLC
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 29, 2020 Just before Christmas, [...]
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ” . . . 2021 should be a busy and exciting (in a good way) year.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 25, 2020 As 2020 winds to a [...]
Dec
A conversation with Fernandina Beach City Manager Dale Martin
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 22, 2020 Recently Fernandina Observer [...]
Dec
City offices to close December 23, 24, & 25
City of Fernandina Beach December 22, 2020 The City Manager has gifted staff a mental [...]
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach holiday trash pickup
City of Fernandina Beach December 22, 2020 A message from our sanitation partners: Happy [...]
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach thanks Vicki Cannon
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 18, 2020 This is [...]
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ““Governing . . . should be a “public PARTICIPATION process”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 18, 2020 With no surprise, the final [...]
Dec
New FBCC kicks off first meeting with scooters, potential utility sale, annexations and trash talk
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 17, 2020 The 2021-2022 Fernandina [...]
Dec
Fernandina Beach to hold first exclusively mail ballot referendum election in June 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 17, 2020 The agenda item [...]
Dec