Category Archives: City News
Public may sign up for city meeting notices and agendas
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 24, 2019 9:30 a.m. At [...]
New island shopping center in planning stages
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 23, 2019 – noon The [...]
May
Rail crossing improvements, trails on the horizon for Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 23, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. [...]
City of Fernandina Beach Proclamations: May 21, 2019
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 22, 2019 12:44 p.m. Recognition [...]
Beyond the Badges Scholarship Police/Fire Basketball Game: May 24th, 2019
Fernandina Beach Fire Department MEDIA RELEASE May 22, 2019 The Fernandina Beach Police Department and [...]
Southern attenuator docks under construction
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2019 4:01 p.m. Fernandina [...]
Open meeting laws can be tricky things.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 16, 2019 6:01 p.m. It [...]
2019 Fernandina Beach Historic Preservation Awards
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 15, 2019 Fernandina Beach is [...]
May
Butterfly garden officially open at Fernandina Train Depot Plaza
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 12, 2019 6:00 p.m. [...]
City issues four Proclamations at May 7, 2019 FBCC Meeting
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 10, 2019 12:00 p.m. Neurofibromatosis [...]
FBCC approves rental of accessory dwelling units, but not in Old Town
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 9, 2019 5:00 p.m. Despite [...]
FBCC unanimously supports Human Relations ordinance on First Reading
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 9, 2019 4:30 p.m. With [...]
Fernandina Beach adopts ordinance limiting hours for beach parking
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 9, 2019 3:37 p.m. On [...]
Garbage in, garbage (hopefully) out by end of week
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. According [...]
The historic Lesesne House in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 8, 2019 1:47 p.m. The [...]
May
Lesesne House no longer for sale
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 8, 2019 2:30 p.m. Directly [...]
Frequently Asked Questions about the National Citizen Survey
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 7, 2019 10:00 a.m. Fernandina [...]
City seeking bids to remove/replace northern attenuator in Fernandina Harbor Marina
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2019 9:00 a.m. The [...]
2019 National Citizen Survey to be mailed soon
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 1, 2019 12:58 p.m. Fernandina [...]
Oh, deer!
Submitted by Police Chief James T. Hurley City of Fernandina Beach April 29, 2019
HDC gives thumbs up to two public improvements
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 25, 2019 5:49 p.m. With [...]
Fernandina Beach begins EAR work for 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 24, 2019 Fifty people turned [...]
Changes coming to N. 2nd Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 23, 2019 3:11 p.m. The [...]
Apr
Trash complaints continue
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2019 5:53 a.m. Over [...]
FBCC votes 3-2 to approve FLUM change, final plat for Amelia Bluff
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 19, 2019 5:37 a.m. Opponents [...]
Apr
Westrec updates FBCC on marina financial picture
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 19, 2019 On April 16, [...]
It’s time for a new EAR Report.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 19, 2019 While not as [...]
City to provide closed captioning live for FBCC meetings, delayed for Advisory Board meetings
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 18, 2019 2:36 p.m. With [...]
Tour Preservation Homes in Fernandina Beach May 11
MEDIA RELEASE APRIL 15, 2019 Fernandina Main Street is hosting a tour of Preservation Homes [...]
Dredging continues in south basin of city marina
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2019 Dredgng operations in [...]
FBCC discusses Amelia River shoreline stabilization, need for master plan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 5, 2019 9:30 a.m. Fernandina [...]
FBCC to restrict hours for beach parking at Sadler Road Access
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 4, 2019 4:44 p.m. The [...]
Fernandina Beach Proclamations: April 2, 2019
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 4, 2019 1:00 p.m. Fernandina [...]
Friends of Bosque Bello update
MEDIA RELEASE APRIL 4, 2019 10:00 a.m. Bosque Bello is the cemetery of the city [...]
HDC workshops Old Town Design Guidelines
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 3, 2019 9:00 a.m. On [...]
Friends of Bosque Bello and City of Fernandina Beach Host Cemetery Cleanup Event
Submitted by Sal Cumella, Preservation Planner City of Fernandina Beach April 2, 2019 10:00 a.m. [...]
Amelia Bluff is not the first FLUM scrivener’s error
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analysis April 1, 2019 4:00 p.m. When [...]
Apr
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross visits Port of Fernandina
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 1, 2019 11:30 a.m. Under [...]
City, railroad addressing safety concerns downtown Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 25, 2019 – 10:20 a.m. [...]
12 Beach access walkovers in need of immediate repair or replacement for safety reasons
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 22, 2019 1:00 a.m. [...]
FBCC postpones decision on Amelia Bluffs FLUM change to April 16, 2019
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 21, 2019 9:50 a.m. More [...]
Mar
Final permit issued to complete marina repairs caused by Matthew
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 21, 2019 7:27 p.m. Late [...]
FBCC gives final approval to FLUM, zoning changes on N. 2nd Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 15, 2019 3:30 p.m. The [...]
City Recycle Event & Food Drive to be held on March 30, 2019
March 15, 2019 10:00 a.m.
Fernandina Beach is hiring lifeguards for Amelia Island beaches and city pools
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 15, 2019 The Fernandina Observer [...]
BOCC and FBCC meet as Joint Local Planning Agency
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 13, 2019 4:23 p.m. On [...]
Dredging in city marina south basin continues
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 11, 2019 6:40 p.m. While [...]
City broadens quest for interest in improving Amelia Riverfront and CRA properties
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 11, 2019 10:30 a.m. The [...]
Spring Clean-Up at Bosque Bello Cemetery: March 23, 2029
March 10, 2019 10:00 a.m.
Uncertain future for beach parking in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 8, 2019 – 2:30 p.m. [...]
FBCC approves one-year moratorium on applications to change the FLUM
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 2:00 p.m. Following [...]
City appears close to purchasing 2 lots for conservation purposes
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 12:45 p.m. In [...]
FBCC honors 4 with proclamations at March 5, 2019 Regular Meeting
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 11:30 a.m. Amelia [...]
FBCC restarts Main Beach Boardwalk work, approves moving forward on beach walkovers
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 – 10:50 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach places 30th among affordable American beaches
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 9:30 a.m. The [...]
New look coming soon for Centre Street signage
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 6, 2019 5:00 p.m. Via [...]
What the cluck?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 6, 2019 4:16 p.m. New [...]
Suspicious early morning commercial structure fire on Sadler Road
City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department Press Release Ty Silcox, Fire Chief March 1, 2019 [...]
City to halt live streaming of FBCC meetings this spring
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 28, 2019 12:35 p.m. People [...]
Amelia Bluff – To be or not to be and other questions
By Adam Kaufman February 25, 2019 9:30 p.m. During the last few days I have [...]
Feb
Update on marina progress, costs
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 25, 2019 While persistent coastal [...]
City will co-sponsor 5 Centre Street events in 2019; Main Street will co-sponsor 4
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 24, 2019 At their [...]
Sadler Road Beach Access will close to motor vehicles February 25-March 1
City of Fernandina Beach MEDIA RELEASE February 22, 2018 Due to the beach re-nourishment project, [...]
City awards airport consultant contract to Passero Associates LLC
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 22, 2019 The Fernandina Beach [...]
It’s official: FBCC has annexed Crane Island into the city.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 22, 2019 Crane Island is [...]
Amelia Bluff controversy continues; stop work order issued
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 21, 2019 [NOTE: This morning [...]
FBCC votes down amended floodplain ordinance on 4-1 vote
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 20, 2019 Although the Fernandina [...]
City of Fernandina Beach Proclamations: February 19, 2019
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 20, 2019 Recognizing Sean [...]
Changes to the 100 block of North 2nd Street maybe coming . . .
By Susan Hardee Steger February 7, 2018 1:10 p.m. Commissioners at the Fernandina Beach City [...]
Feb
FBCC begins visioning and strategizing for FY2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 4, 2019 11:00 a.m. On [...]
Whither Parks and Rec? Consultant suggests changes.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 1, 2019 11:44 a.m. [...]
Sounds On Centre good to go for 2019
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 31, 2019 10:00 a.m. [...]
City staff to FBCC: We need a decision on paid beach parking.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 30, 2019 – 8:24 p.m. [...]
Sounds on Centre update
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 25, 2019 12:32 p.m. Fernandina [...]