Category Archives: City News
4 options in managing the City Golf Course – An opinion
By Mike Lednovich Fernandina Beach City Commissioner November 25, 2020 There are 4 options in [...]
Nov
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “Our neighbors need us.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach November 27, 2020 Several months ago, near the [...]
Nov
Notice to City residents regarding Thanksgiving garbage pickup
City of Fernandina Beach November 19, 2020 A message from our sanitation providers: “To give [...]
Nov
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Brief overview of City departments
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach November 20, 2020 As the new fiscal year gets [...]
Nov
City approves $215K to repair marina fuel lines
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 19, 2020 Despite an objection [...]
Nov
Fernandina Beach proclaims November 2020 as Right Whale Month
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 19, 2020 At the November [...]
Nov
FBCC considers management options for Municipal Golf Course
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 18, 2020 At their November [...]
Nov
FBCC approves voluntary annexation requests to add >39 acres to City; another 4+ acres to follow
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 18, 2020 By unanimous votes [...]
Nov
City of Fernandina Beach cancels special events through 2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 18, 2020 In light of [...]
Nov
City of Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report October 2020
Pauline Testagrose Fernandina Beach Comptroller November 18, 2020 City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose delivered this [...]
Nov
A celebration of 100 years of service – Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach
By Susan Hardee Steger November 14, 2020 An Impressive History Tucked away behind the Atlantic [...]
Nov
North Florida Land Trust has assisted the City of Fernandina Beach in acquiring land near Egans Creek Greenway
North Florida Land Trust Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 10, 2020 – North Florida Land [...]
Nov
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – City Manager to recommend change in golf course management
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach November 13, 2020 A challenging recommendation to the City [...]
Nov
Thank you Steve Filkoff!
City of Fernandina Beach November 11, 2020 Yesterday, the FBPD celebrated Reserve Officer [...]
Nov
Nassau Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for “6 on Elm”
Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release November 10, 2020 November 9, 2020, a date [...]
Nov
FBCC balks on wholesale City Charter change recommendations
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 9, 2020 At their [...]
Nov
Stop work order? Why? What do I do now?
Submitted by Stephen Beckman Fernandina Beach Building Official November 9, 2020 [Over the past year, [...]
Nov
FBCC ponders latest Amelia River waterfront park concept
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 8, 2020 At the November [...]
Nov
City continues commitment to shoreline stabilization on Amelia Riverfront
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 6, 2020 By passing Resolution [...]
Nov
FBCC agrees to option 5.35 acres near Greenway for conservation purpose
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 6, 2020 The FBCC unanimously [...]
Nov
Beach Ambassadors clean up beaches and protect marine life, shorebirds
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 6, 2020 Amelia Island Beach [...]
Nov
General Fernandina Women’s Club recognized for 100 years of service
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 6, 2020 The City of [...]
Nov
City recognizes John Mandrick’s 17 years of service as Utilities Department Director
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 6, 2020 The City of [...]
Nov
Face Masks, COVID impact on City Special Events
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 6, 2020 As expected, [...]
Nov
FBCC approves 5-year contract with Oasis Marina, LLC to manage Fernandina Harbor Marina
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 6, 2020 Effective December 1, [...]
Nov
Welcome to new city engineer
City of Fernandina Beach November 3, 2020 Please welcome City Engineer Charles George on his [...]
Nov
Hawker 400 off runway at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport
By Susan Hardee Steger November 1, 2020 Nathan Coyle, airport manager for the Fernandina Municipal [...]
Nov
Local Yokels identify fishermen!
October 30, 2020 Editor’s Note: We offer thanks to the Brandies family, and an early [...]
Oct
City Utilities Director begins the retirement life
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release October 30, 2020 Editor’s Note: John Mandrick, City of [...]
Oct
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Beach Access Committee formed
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach October 30, 2020 Earlier this month, I announced [...]
Oct
Attention local yokels! Can you identify the fishermen?
October 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: It is always fun to view old photos of [...]
Oct
City Building Costs – A Fernandina Observer opinion re-do
By Jack Knocke October 29, 2020 Editor’s Note: I owe Jack a big apology for [...]
Oct
City sues Ocean Hwy & Port Authority
A Fernandina Observer Report October 29, 2020 Alleges Breach of Contract Seeks Enforcement of “Payments [...]
Oct
The mission and staff of the Fernandina Beach Building Department
Submitted by Stephen Beckman City of Fernandina Beach Buiding Official October 28, 2020 [This is [...]
Oct
City Comptroller issues Preliminary Budget Report for September 2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 28, 2020 Fernandina Beach Comptroller [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police Department encourages responsible disposal of prescriptions
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release October 27, 2020 Friends, this weekend the FBPD participated [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Main Street welcomes new executive director
Fernandina Beach Main Street Press Release October 25, 2020 It is with great pleasure that [...]
Oct
City Flood Insurance rates to drop 20 percent
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 25, 2020 The City recently [...]
Oct
Liberty Billings House moving day
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 23, 2020 Hygema House [...]
Oct
FBCC discusses future of special events under Covid rules
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 22, 2020 During their October [...]
Oct
City proclaims National Friends of Libraries Week, October 18-24, 2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 22, 2020 Fernandina Beach Mayor [...]
Oct
Pending City of Fernandina Beach Annexations
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 21, 2020 During their [...]
Oct
FBCC on downtown and waterfront matters
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 21, 2020 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Oct
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Enterprise funds: the Marina, the Golf Course, and the Airport.
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach October 16, 2020 Continuing last week’s discussion of [...]
Oct
90 Days until quest for full marina FEMA funding is resolved
October 15, 2020 Florida State’s Division of Emergency Management supports and recommends that FEMA fully [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Fire Department marks 137 years of service
City of Fernandina Beach October 14, 2020 This Saturday, October 17th, marks the 137th anniversary [...]
Oct
Friends of Bosque Bello announce updated website, Facebook page
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 13, 2020 The Friends of [...]
Oct
City volunteer receives North American Invasive Species award
City of Fernandina Beach By Kathy Russell Parks & Rec Manager October 13, 2020 A [...]
Oct
City Utilities Director John Mandrick retires the end of October
By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 12, 2020 One of the City [...]
Oct
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Waterfront feedback, boards, personnel change and more . . .
By Dale Martin City Manager October 9, 2020 Current issues: Election- As the November 3 [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach continues mandatory face covering to combat covid virus
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 7, 2020 At their [...]
Oct
More beach hotels in Fernandina?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 7, 2020 Much of the [...]
Oct
First Port City Bank partners with Fernandina Beach High School to provide Community Artificial Intelligent Based Camera Technology
First Port City Bank Durand Childers President – Florida Banking Division [email protected] 904-557-9349 October 6, [...]
Oct
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Beach walkovers
By Dale Martin City Manager October 1, 2020 Last year, the City received report regarding [...]
Oct
8 Flags Playscapes and City Arborist work together to save trees at Simmons Road Park
8 Flags Playscapes October 1, 2020 We have exciting news to share. The city arborist [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Sanitation Survey Results
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 30, 2020 This summer [...]
Sep
Help needed on City boards
City of Fernandina Beach September 29, 2020 The City needs your help! The following Boards [...]
Sep
Update: Missing & endangered African American man has died
Update from the Fernandina Beach Police Department: “Sadly Mr. Jones was located outside of [...]
Sep
Old St. Michael’s Church rectory is no more.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 28, 2020 With the blessings [...]
Sep
Candidates seeking to represent City voters answer questions at Observer Forum
By Adam Kaufman On Special Assignment September 27, 2020 On or before Tuesday, November 3, [...]
Sep
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 150th anniversary
By Annette M. Myers Church Historian September 25, 2020 New Zion Missionary Baptist, the second [...]
Sep
City of Fernandina Beach election information
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 26, 2020 Many Fernandina Beach [...]
Sep
Under the waterfront – An opinion
By Amy Anderson September 2020 Perhaps in a restrained time of public life with a [...]
Sep
Watch the Fernandina Observer “Virtual Candidate Forum”
September 25, 2020 On September 24, seven candidates came together at Fernandina Beach City Hall [...]
Sep
Fernandina Observer to hold “Virtual Candidate Forum” – Thursday, September 24, 7:00 p.m.
September 23, 2020 Fernandina Beach City Commission Candidates to appear at Virtual Fernandina Observer Candidate [...]
Sep
FBCC adopts FY2020-2021 millage rate, budget on 3-2 vote
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 23, 2020 During a 45-minute [...]
Sep
Get to know your Fernandina Beach City Commission candidates – Group 3
September 22, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer presented four written questions to candidates seeking [...]
Sep
“Community Hub” for feed back on City of Fernandina Beach Riverfront Park
City of Fernandina Beach September 22, 2020 A Community Hub has been established to elicit [...]
Sep
Get to know your City Commission candidates – Group 2
September 21, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer presented four written questions to candidates seeking [...]
Sep
“An Alternative Viewpoint” on the City Budget – An Opinion
By Chip Ross City Commissioner September 21, 2020 An “Alternative Viewpoint” to Commissioner Mike Lednovich’s [...]
Sep
Get to know your Fernandina Beach City Commission Candidates – Group 1
September 20, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer presented four written questions to candidates seeking [...]
Sep
Mayor declares September 2020 “Brain Aneurism Awareness Month” in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 18, 2020 Members of [...]
Sep