Category Archives: City News
Commissioner Chip Ross: Digging for Dollars from OHPA
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 6, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Apr
Fernandina “Beach Rangers” ready to begin their third season
Fernandina Beach Police Department April 6, 2021
Apr
Full and Part-Time jobs available at the City of Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach April 6, 2021
Apr
Portions of West 3rd Street in Fernandina Beach closed until Wednesday
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release April 5, 2021 West 3rd Street between Tarpon [...]
Apr
Joint meeting of FBCC + School Board = spirit of cooperation
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 4, 2021 The Fernandina [...]
Apr
City of Fernandina Beach alerts community to garbage pickup delay
City of Fernandina Beach April 2, 2021 Portions [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach Police Department recognizes Officer Jarrell Mitchell for five years of service
City of Fernandina Beach Photo courtesy of unseennimages.com April 1, 2021
Apr
FY2021-22 will be a challenging budget year for Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 1, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Mar
The business of golf – An opportunity to give back
By Alan Prescott March 31, 2021 Today, in response to my last article, I received [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach needs Ocean Rescue Lifeguards
City of Fernandina Beach March 31, 2021 Ocean Rescue lifeguards needed! Must [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department presents awards
Fernandina Beach Police Department March 30, 2021
Mar
Confused about proposed City Charter amendments?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 29, 2021 By now, [...]
Mar
The business of golf – The role of a PGA Golf Professional
By Alan Prescott March 29, 2021 There are many controversies and opinions about the way [...]
Mar
Main Beach restrooms closed for maintenance until April 2
City of Fernandina Beach March 27, 2021
Mar
Shooting incident on Jasmine Place
MEDIA RELEASE March 26, 2021 On March 26, 2021, at 11:45 a.m., Officers from [...]
Weekly comments by Dale Martin – ” . . . the people [Peck Center] served deserve to be more appropriately heralded.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 25, 2021 The March, 2021, edition of [...]
Mar
Drive-thru Tree Giveaway for Fernandina Beach residents on April 17
City of Fernandina Beach Media Release March 24, 2021 In celebration of Earth Day, City [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach and volunteers help to strengthen dune system
City of Fernandina Beach March 23, 2021 Volunteers spent a chilly spring Saturday morning planting [...]
Mar
Be careful what you ask for
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 22, 2021 The City of [...]
Mar
Barnabas updates FBCC on programs, challenges
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 22, 2021 At the invitation [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach walk-over #37 almost completed
City of Fernandina Beach March 18, 2021
FBCC begins looking at Parks & Rec budget planning for FY2021-22
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 19, 2021 “You can’t always [...]
Mar
The Boathouse and City Leaders – An opinion
By Darryl Ford March 19, 2021 My thoughts have been swirling after I was present [...]
Mar
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Beach Access Committee Report anticipated in April
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 18, 2021 Several months ago, I solicited [...]
Mar
The business of golf – ” . . . weekly course maintenance staff education program . . . beneficial . . .”
By Alan Prescott March 18, 2021 Today, I received the most significant reply to my [...]
Mar
Strategic overview of Fernandina Beach Public Works Divisions
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 18, 2021 Fernandina Beach [...]
Mar
No plans to outlaw live music in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 17, 2021 The item generating [...]
Mar
Fernandina Beach monthly budget report for February 2021
Prepared by Pauline Testagrose Fernandina Beach Comptroller March 17, 2021 [The Comptroller presented this report [...]
Mar
The business of golf – The Club Professional
By Alan Prescott March 16, 2021 Today’s article could be a discussion that continues for [...]
Mar
Fernandina Beach Police Capt Jim Norman celebrates 29 years of service
Fernandina Beach Police Department March 15, 2021
Mar
Get to know City’s new Fernandina Harbor Marina Manager
City of Fernandina Beach March 15, 2021
Mar
Fernandina Harbor Marina on the upswing
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 13, 2021 The Fernandina Harbor [...]
Mar
2021 Special Mail Ballot Election for City of Fernandina Beach voters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Contact: City Clerk Caroline Best City of Fernandina Beach 204 Ash [...]
Mar
City Manager responds to complaints about the City Building Department
Submitted by Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach March 10, 2021 [The Fernandina Observer and [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach to conduct first mail ballot only election this spring
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 8, 2021 The City of [...]
Mar
There’s a new group in town – “The Fernandina Beach Waterfront Development Citizens’ Authority”
Fernandina Beach Waterfront Development Citizens’ Authority Press Release By Jack Knocke March 8, 2021 Friday, [...]
Mar
Preparing for the FY2021-22 Budget
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 8, 2021 In order to [...]
Mar
FBCC Dog of the Month for March 2021: Biscuit
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 6, 2021 Making her public [...]
Mar
City to assume responsibility for residential yard waste services on April 7
City of Fernandina Beach Submitted by Mary Hamburg March 4, 2021 The City [...]
Mar
With COVID-19 concerns, Sounds on Center sponsors not sure about April event
By Chuck Hall Historic Fernandina Business Association March 5, 2021 Editor’s Note: It appears the [...]
Mar
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Golf course transitions
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 4, 2021 The temporary management and operations [...]
Mar
“The City does not place a value on good design.” – An opinion
By Benjamin Morrison March 4, 2021 “The right question is: what value does a well-designed [...]
Mar
City seeks new owner for historic waterfront warehouse
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 4, 2021 During the March [...]
Mar
Volunteers needed to attack “invasives” on Ocean Avenue
City of Fernandina Beach March 4, 2021 Stop the invasion! City of Fernandina Beach [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach offers online burial site locations
City of Fernandina Beach March 4, 2021 The City of Fernandina now has an online [...]
Mar
FBCC votes 3-2 to kill progress on Bosque Bello columbarium plan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 3, 2021 Those anticipating progress [...]
Mar
Comp Plan/LDC Working Group Webinar Discussions on Comp Plan Working Draft
Press release Comp Plan/LDC Working Group Amelia Tree Conservancy March 3, 2021 The City and [...]
Mar
Fernandina Beach extends facemask mandate; approves 2021 Sounds On Centre concerts
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 3, 2021 Due to [...]
Mar
City resumes collection of residential yard debris April 7, 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 3, 2021 Fernandina Beach [...]
Mar
The business of golf – “Like many other sports, golf has had its controversies.”
By Alan Prescott March 1, 2021 To say the least, I am a traditionalist when [...]
Mar
City to hold annual Recycle Event, food drive, and tree giveaway – April 17
City of Fernandina Beach February 25, 2021 Fernandina Beach Recycle Event April 17 Event [...]
Feb
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach February 25, 2021 Every year, the City must complete [...]
Feb
Fernandina Police department recognizes early African American law enforcement officers
Fernandina Beach Police Department February 25, 2021 As February is Black History Month, here’s an [...]
Feb
Expect periodic street closing between South 12th and Vernon Streets
City of Fernandina Beach February 24, 2021
Feb
FBCC considers changes to Ordinances
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 22, 2021 On Second Reading [...]
Feb
City designates North 3rd Street parking space for bicycles and motorcycles
City of Fernandina Beach February 20, 2021
Feb
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