Category Archives: City News
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
Fernandina Beach elects Mike Lednovich as Mayor, Len Kreger as Vice Mayor
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 17, 2020 It’s official. The [...]
Dec
The closing bell rings on Miller Time
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 16, 2020 The City [...]
Dec
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: November 2020
Submitted by Pauline Testagrose Fernandina Beach Comptroller December 16, 2020 Following her monthly budget report [...]
Dec
Bradley Bean, David Sturges and Chip Ross sworn in as Fernandina Beach Commissioners
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 16, 2020 Following the [...]
Dec
Partridge in a Pear Tree Planting Day – December 21
City of Fernandina Beach Contact: Dave Holley, City Arborist www.fbfl.us December 16 2020 The City [...]
Dec
Atlantic Recreation Fitness Center to close for renovations
City of Fernandina Beach December 11, 2020 The Atlantic Recreation Center Fitness Room will be [...]
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “It is an exciting time for the new City Commissioners.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 11, 2020 Tuesday’s Run-off Election has nearly [...]
Dec
Main Street’s Butterfly Garden dedicates educational sign
Fernandina Beach Main Street Press Release Submitted by Arlene Filkoff December 10, 2020 The local [...]
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island Museum partner to update Old Town Guidelines
City of Fernandina Beach December 9, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach, the UF [...]
Dec
Sturges wins a seat on Fernandina’s City Commission Group 2
December 8, 2020 With 29.41% of the city’s registered voters casting ballots, David Sturges [...]
Dec
Swim/Snorkel with manatees in Crystal River
City of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation December 7, 2020 Swim/Snorkel with the MANATEES in [...]
Dec
Marine Toys for Tots collection box at Atlantic Recreation Center
City of Fernandina Beach December 4, 2020 The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation [...]
Dec
Runoff election for City Commission candidates in Group 2 – Tuesday, December 8
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release December 4, 2020 The Runoff Election for Group [...]
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – City employees “contribute, most often unheralded, to the wonderful quality of life that we enjoy”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 4, 2020 Added to the long and [...]
Dec
Saying farewell to the 2017-2020 Fernandina Beach City Commission
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 3, 2020 In addition to [...]
Dec
Rhonda: the FBCC’s Dog of the Month for December 2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 3, 2020 Each month the [...]
Dec